APRIL 2002

 

WEEK ENDING APRIL 6

 

PRODUCT My Country Sweet - HONEY DIJON MUSTARD 8 oz. glass jars Responsible firm on the label: Manufactured for Nancy's

Specialty Foods, Schenectady, NY.

CODE Uncoded lot produced 2/19/01; Lot C0202VDJ produced 3/2/00; Lot M0692VDJ produced 12/6/99.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Viscusi Wholesale Grocers, Inc., Schenectady, NY

REASON The product contained undeclared eggs.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 454 cases/12 per case.

DISTRIBUTION NY, NJ, PA, CT and MA.

 

PRODUCT A) Awrey's brand Date Nut Bars;

8 Pack, 10.75 ounce package, product number 1760,

8 Pack, 10.75 ounce package, product number 1763

Twin Pack, 2.5 ounce package, product number 1785

B) Awrey's brand Date Oatmeal Bars, 8 Pack, 12 ounce package, product number 1990;

C) Awrey's brand Strawberry Bars, Twin Pack, 2.5 ounce package, product number 1785;

D) Awrey’s brand Sliced Buttermilk Biscuits, 2 ounce, sold in cases of 5 dozen, frozen, fully baked, product number 1125-35;

E) F-337-2 Awrey's brand Country Hy Biscuit, 2 ounce, sold in cases of 4 dozen, frozen, fully baked, product number 1140-35.

CODE Products distributed prior to December 13, 2001 are under recall.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Awrey Bakeries Inc., Livonia, MI

REASON A-C) Undeclared nonfat milk.  D-E) Undeclared eggs.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Bars and Brownies: 26,083 cases.  Biscuits: 120,396 cases.

DISTRIBUTION Bars:  MI, NY. Biscuits: MI, OH and TN.

 

PRODUCT WEGMANS Old Fashioned FAMILY WHEAT Thin Sliced Bread32 oz. plastic bag. 

CODE USE BY 11/09.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Wegmans Food Markets, Rochester, NY

REASON The product contained undeclared walnuts.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 353 loaves

DISTRIBUTION NY, PA and NJ.

 

PRODUCT Jars labeled: "WHOLE FOODS Crunchy Organic Peanut Butter" UPC:  0 99482 16002 (peanut butter label)

The product is in 16 oz. glass jars. The responsible firm on the label is: WHOLE FOODS, Austin, TX.

CODE Jars labeled "USE BY 10/30/02" / cases labeled "10/30/01" (The jar code is stamped on the cap)

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Once Again Nut Butter, Inc., Nunda, NY

REASON Jars labeled as Crunchy Peanut Butter actually contain Crunchy Almond Butter.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1,201 cases/12 jars per case.

DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.

 

PRODUCT Goldensmell Preserved Ginger, Net weight 4.0 oz. Product of China.

CODE No codes.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Strong America Limited, Brooklyn, NY

Manufacturer: Xiamen Da Chang Hua Imp. & Exp. Co. Ltd., Xiamen, Fujian, China. 

REASON The product contained Ponceau 4R (E124, Acid Red 18), an unapproved color additive, and undeclared sulfites.  The product

also contained undeclared sunset yellow FCF (certifiable as FD&C Yellow #6).

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 120 cases (100 - 4 oz. jars per case).

DISTRIBUTION NY.

               

PRODUCT Chocolate Peanut Sensation Brownies under the Awrey’s, GFS and Sysco Classic labels. 

CODE Products distributed prior to December 13, 2001 are under recall.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Awrey Bakeries Inc., Livonia, MI

REASON Incomplete ingredient statement.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 26,083 cases of brownies and bars. 

DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.

 

Product: "Ft. Lincoln Brand GROUND BEEF PATTIES" and "Ft. Lincoln Brand GROUND BEEF" in 10-pound boxes.

Codes: Produced March 20, 2002. Each box bears the stamped code "PACKED ON MAR 20 2002" and "EST. 7602" is printed inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Problem: The product may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7.

Discovered: A sample collected by FSIS personnel on 3/20/02, returned a positive result for Escherichia coli O157:H7 on 3/25/02.

Establishment: M & W Beef Packers, Inc.    P.O. Box 397    Mandan, ND 58554

Contact: Wes Moore, CEO, 701-663-2333

Quantity Recalled: Approximately 410 pounds

Distribution: North Dakota

 

Product: Fresh Ground Beef Products

Codes: Produced on March 18, 2002. The products subject to recall are packaged in boxes of various weight and sizes ranging from one to 40 pounds and are marked with case code "121204." Each box bears establishment number "EST. 8694" inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each labeled box has a label with "Ground Beef," "Beef Patties," "Beef Cubed Steaks," or "Ground Beef PREMIUM GROUND BEEF," and "SOUTHTOWN MEAT CO., INC." Product boxes that do not have labels are rubber-stamped with "PREMIUM GROUND BEEF," or "GROUND BEEF."

Problem: The product may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7

Discovered: A sample was collected by FSIS on March 18, 2002. It was reported positive for E. coli O157:H7 on March 23, 2002.

Establishment: Southtown Meat Co., Inc.    2623 Main St.    Joplin, MO 64804

Contact: William Wilcoxson, President, 417-623-4487

Quantity Recalled: Approximately 2,800 pounds

Distribution: Carl Junction, Carthage, Diamond, Gramby, Joplin, Neosho and Webb City, MO., and Galena, Riverton and Wier, KS

 

Product: "Chef BOYARDEE BEEF Ravioli In Tomato & Meat Sauce" in 15-ounce cans.

Codes: Produced March 12, 2002. Each can bears the product code "EST (between 0001 and 2400) 2 794 C12201 R" on the lid.

Problem: The product may have become adulterated by the inclusion of adulterated ingredients.

Discovered: On 4/2/02, the firm contacted FSIS confirming that it had inadvertantly distributed adulterated product into retail commerce.

Establishment: ConAgra Grocery Products Co.    30 Marr Street    Milton, PA 17847

Contact: ConAgra Consumer Hotline, 800-414-2500

Quantity Recalled: Approximately 6,300 pounds

Distribution: Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio and Oklahoma

 

Product:  Fresh ground beef
Codes: 
The following ground beef products were sold in white foam trays of varying weights ranging from 1 to 5 pounds: "REGULAR GROUND BEEF 73% LEAN;" "LEANEST GROUND BEEF 93% LEAN;" "SUPER LEAN GROUND BEEF 90% LEAN;" "80% LN GR BF MKT 20% FAT VPC;" "LEAN GROUND BEEF 80% LEAN;" "LEAN GROUND BEEF 80% LEAN VALUE PACK." Each package bears the sell by date code, "03/21/02" and the store number, "976." The ground beef was produced on March 20.
Problem: 
May be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7
Discovered:
The problem was discovered through routine FSIS microbiological sampling.
Establishment: 
Safeway Store # 976    605 Parker, Building A     Rodeo, Calif.
Contact: 
Safeway customer service line at (877) 723-3929
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 180 pounds of fresh ground beef
Distribution:
Consumers who purchased this product should not to eat it and return it to the store where it was purchased.

 

Allergen Alert: AAM PAPAD (NAVBHOJAN dehydrated mango pulp)


Peekay International, 56-20 56th St., Maspeth, NY, 11378 is recalling NAVABHOJAN dehydrated mango pulp because the product contains undeclared sulfites. The product is packaged in 7.1 oz (200 gm) plastic bags with the code: Best Before SEPT 2002. The product is from India. People, who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites, run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. Product was distributed in NY, NJ, PA, CT, VA, MA, GA, FL, MD, and NC. No illnesses have been reported to date.

 

The recall was initiated after routine sampling by NYS Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors indicated that the product contained sulfites that were not declared on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reaction in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock can occur in certain sulfite-sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites. Analysis of NAVBHOJAN dehydrated mango pulp revealed that it contained 12.1 mgs per serving.

 

Consumers who have 200 gms (7.1 oz) plastic bags of NAVABHOJAN dehydrated mango pulp can return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-472-0106.

 

FDA ANNOUNCES RECALLS OF MORE MINI JELLY SNACK CUPS CANDIES DUE TO CHOKING HAZARD

 

The FDA is announcing recalls from G. L. Food Wholesale Inc., City of Industry, Calif. and Philippine Foodtrade Corporation, Vernon, CA of 100 cases of mini jelly candies (or mini-cup gel candy) because these products present a choking hazard. The product is distributed to retail establishments throughout southern California under the "Sugarland" brand. The label describes the product as "Jellyace Buko Pandan." The candy comes in small sealed plastic cups.

 

These candies contain the ingredient "konjac" (also known as conjac, konnyaku, yam flour, or glucomannan). The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Food and Drug Administration consider this type of candy to pose a serious choking risk, particularly to infants, children and the elderly. There have been six children's deaths from choking associated with this type of jelly candy throughout the United States in recent years. There have also been reports of deaths in other countries.

 

The candy is sold in 10.5 oz bags that are contained in cases of 30 bags. Consumers are urged to return this product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact G.L. Food Wholesale, Inc at 626-855-5391 and Philippine Foodtrade Corporation at 323-585-5778. This type of candy is sold under various brand names and are distributed by various companies. The FDA continues to investigate this issue.

 

WEEK ENDING APRIL 13

 

The Pasta Shoppe Recalls Shaped Pasta Due to Undeclared Eggs

 

The Pasta Shoppe of Nashville, Tennessee, manufacturers of gourmet pasta and baked goods, is recalling our shaped pasta line because it contains undeclared eggs. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. All pasta is packaged in clear polypropylene bags and have decorative labels with The Pasta Shoppe listed as the manufacturer. These products include the following:

 

Think Snow Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Crazy for Tennis Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Happy Birthday Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Thinking of You Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Star of David Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Crazy for Golf Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
For a Special Mom Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Dear Santa Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
The Night before Christmas Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Lone Star Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Get Well Soon Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Love and Kisses Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Soccer Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Crazy for Fishin' Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Congratulations You're Out of This World Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Heavenly Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Surfin' the Net Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Crazy for Racing Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Good Luck Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
New York City Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Memphis Blues Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Crazy for Cats Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Hippity Hop Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Gourmet by the Pasta Shoppe Vinyard Pasta Grape Clusters & Leaves - Vineyard Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Thanks a Million Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
My First Baby Pasta - My First Pasta net wt 6 oz (170g)
Ghouly Ghost Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Music City Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Spooky Spider Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Football Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Music Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Fall Festival Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Heavenly Holiday Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Crazy for Dogs Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Home Sweet Home Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Stars and Stripes Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Cravin' the Crab Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Crazy for Sailing Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Baseball Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Crazy for Gardening Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Trees Christmas Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Snowman pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Bama Crimson Tide pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Auburn Tiners pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Gator Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Seminole Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Bulldog Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Jay Hawks KU Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Wildcat UK Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Wolverine Michigan Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Spartan Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Huskers Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Tar Heel's NC Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Fightin' Irish Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Buckeye Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Nittany Lion Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Big Orange UT Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Badger Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g)
Texas A&M Pasta, net wt 6 oz (170g) - this product was distributed unlabeled

Ready Set Chili, Quick Chili Mix with Boot Kicking Pasta in two varieties: Southern Homestyle, net wt 7.75oz (219g) and Spicy Varieties, net wt 7.75oz (219g)

Ready Set Soup, in the following varieties: Chicken Noodle, Chicken Shaped Pasta with Soup Mix, net wt 9.75oz (275g); Garden Vegetable, Veggie Shaped Pasta with Soup Mix, net wt 8.5oz (241g); Homestyle Veggie, Home Sweet Home Pasta with Soup Mix, net wt 8.5oz (241g); and, Cowboy Black Bean, Boot and Wagon Pasta with Soup Mix, net wt 9oz (255g)

Ready Set Salad in the following varieties: Team Sports Pasta with Sweet & Sour Vinaigrette, net wt 14oz (396g); Picnic Pasta with Ranch & Herb Dressing, net wt 12.75oz (361g); Garden Vegetable Pasta with Creamy Herb Dressing, net wt 12.75oz (361g); Team Pasta with Sweet & Sour Vinaigrette, net wt 14oz (396g); Golf Pasta with Ranch and Herb Dressing, net wt 12.75 oz (361g); Gingerbread Man Pasta with Sweet & Sour Vinaigrette, net wt 14oz (396g); Bushel of Apples Pasta with Apple Cider Vinaigrette, net wt 14oz (396g); Home Sweet Pasta with Sweet & Sour Vinaigrette, net wt 14oz (396g), Heart Pasta with Sweet & Sour Vinaigrette, net wt 14oz (396g); Million Dollar Pasta with Ranch & Herb Dressing, net wt 12.75 oz (361g); and, Vineyard pasta with Red Wine Vinaigrette, net wt 14oz (396g).

Ready Set Meals in minutes in the following varieties: Sunshine & Flower Pasta Meal with Sunny Day Vinaigrette, net wt 14oz (397g), Fall Leaves Pasta with Classic Marinara Sauce Mix, net wt 13.2 oz (374g); Chicken Pasta Salad with Chicken Salad Seasoning Mix, net wt 8.85oz (248g); Musical Pasta Meal with Sweet Melody Vinaigrette, net wt 14oz (397g); Snowman & Snowflake Pasta with Creamy Parmesan Sauce Mix, net wt 12.75oz (361g); and, Trees & Santa Pasta with Classic marinara sauce mix, net wt 13.2oa (374g) - this product was distributed unlabeled.

Easy Cheesy Pasta, in the following varieties: Team Sports, net wt 12oz (340g); Under the Sea, net wt 12oz (340g); Heart to Heart, net wt 12oz (340g); and, Down on the Farm, net wt 12oz (340g).

 

These products were distributed nationwide through specialty retail stores and by direct purchase. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the shaped pasta line containing egg whites was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of eggs.

 

Consumers who have purchased shaped pasta should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-615-831-0016 x 209. As of April 4, 2002 all products shipped reflect the usage of eggs.

 

MarketFare Foods Recalls Deli Pride Egg, Sausage & Cheese Biscuits Because of Possible Health Risk


 MarketFare Foods of Phoenix, AZ is recalling Deli Pride Egg, Sausage & Cheese Biscuits, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The Deli Pride Egg, Sausage, & Cheese Biscuits were distributed in retail stores in 35 states (Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin).

The Deli Pride Egg, Sausage, & Cheese Biscuits are packaged in 4.4 ounce boxes. All products with a code date of 080243 are being recalled. There was one reported illness in Florida related to this recall. The Listeria was found in samples collected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and the U. S. Food & Drug Administration. MarketFare discontinued the production and distribution of the Deli Pride Egg, Sausage & Cheese Biscuits based on the results of the two samples. The company and the FDA are continuing their investigation as to the cause of this problem.

Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions should call Mr. Al Carfora, President of MarketFare Foods at 602-275-5509.

 

FDA WARNS SELLERS OF NICOTINE LOLLIPOPS & LIP BALM THAT THEIR PRODUCTS ARE ILLEGAL

FDA issued warning letters to three pharmacies that are selling "nicotine lollipops" and/or nicotine "lip balm" over the Internet. The letters inform the pharmacies that FDA has found their nicotine lollipops and lip balm to be illegal. Based on statements from the pharmacies' Internet sites, the products are promoted as aids for smoking cessation or to treat nicotine addiction.

 

FDA is concerned about the health risk of these products because the appear to be compounded and dispensed without a doctor's prescription, contain a form of nicotine that is not used in FDA-approved smoking cessation products, and because these candy-like products present a risk of accidental use by children.

 

The products cited in the letters include compounds incorporating nicotine salicylate, natural sweeteners, and flavorings in a sugar-free base and are available in ½ mg., 1 mg., 2 mg., and 4 mg. dosages. The claims on the websites include that the products help alleviate the "hand to mouth fixation" associated with smoking and are a "convenient, tasty way" to replace the cigarette habit. After investigating and carefully assessing these websites, FDA has determined that the pharmacies' nicotine lollipops and nicotine lip balm are intended for use as "drugs" and appear to be illegal for the following reasons:

 

They are compounded and dispensed without a doctor's prescription.

They are unapproved new drugs which need, but do not have, FDA approval.

They are made from a drug substance, nicotine salicylate, which is not permitted for use by pharmacists in compounding drugs. The FDA-approved smoking cessation products are made from different forms of nicotine.

 

They are misbranded because their labeling does not have adequate directions for the uses for which they are being offered and does not have adequate warnings against use by children. FDA is requesting a response from the pharmacies in writing within 15 days of receipt of the warning letters stating the action the firms will take to discontinue marketing of these drug products. Failure to do so may result in further regulatory action, potentially including a seizure or injunction action. FDA will take appropriate action to protect the public health.

 

Consumer Alert: Undeclared Sulfites in "Sweet Potato"

 

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Nathan L. Rudgers today warned sulfite-allergic consumers and asthmatics to avoid eating Jin Hua Int'l Trading Inc. "Sweet Potato" due to the presence of undeclared sulfites in the product. The product is being recalled by Golden Dynasty Trading, Inc., 5726 1st Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11220. "Sweet Potato" is packaged in an uncoded, 6-oz. cello wrapped, clear plastic tray. It is a product of China. "Sweet Potato" was distributed in the New York City area and Boston, Massachusetts.

 

Routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets food inspectors revealed the product contained high levels of sulfites, which were not declared on the label. Sulfites can cause deadly reactions in asthmatics and others suffering sulfite allergies. No illnesses have been reported to date. Consumers who have purchased "Sweet Potato" should return it to the place of purchase.

 

PRODUCT a) Sonoma brand Teleme Spreadable Cheeses (packaged in 8/7.5oz  rectangle plastic containers and 8/9oz boxes); b) Sonoma Cheddar Wheels and Wedges; c) Sonoma Jack Wheels and Wedges. 

CODE All lots.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Sonoma Foods, Inc., Sonoma, CA

REASON The products are contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Unknown.

DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.

 

PRODUCT a) Acti-Gest Tablets, 150 mg/tab; b) Super Enzyme Capsules, 50 mg/cap; c) Super Enzyme Tablets, 50 mg/tab. 

CODE a) Lot 0101288; b) Lot 0101284; c) Lot 0101216.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Horizon Laboratories, Inc., Chatsworth, CA

REASON Contaminated with Salmonella spp.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Firm distributed all products manufactured.

DISTRIBUTION CA.

 

PRODUCT a) Deli Fresh Delux Roast Beef Sub - 8 oz in plastic wrap. 

b) Deli Fresh Delux Ham Sub - 8 oz in plastic wrap.

c) Deli Fresh Delux Turkey Sub - 8 oz in plastic wrap.

d) Deli Fresh Ham and Cheddar Croissant Sandwich - 6 oz in plastic wrap.

e) Deli Fresh Turkey and Cheddar Croissant Sandwich - 5 oz in plastic wrap.

f) Deli Fresh Tuna Salad Sandwich - 5 oz in plastic wrap.

g) Deli Fresh Chicken Salad Sandwich - 5 oz in plastic wrap.       

h) Deli Fresh Roast Beef and Cheddar Croissant Sandwich - 5 oz in plastic wrap.

i) Deli Fresh Tuna Salad Croissant Sandwich - 5 oz in plastic wrap.

j) Deli Fresh Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich - 5 oz in plastic wrap.

k) Deli Fresh Corned Beef and Swiss Croissant Sandwich - 5 oz in plastic wrap.

CODE Jun 9 01.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER K & S Wholesale Meats Sun Prairie, WI

REASON Undeclared eggs in subs and sandwiches.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 100 + sandwiches.

DISTRIBUTION WI.

 

PRODUCT Yellow Sheet cake. The sheet cakes are sold in cartons (4 cakes per carton) labeled "Yellow Cake - Full Sheet Publix 85170".  The individual sheet cakes are unlabeled. 

CODE Lot #1258 Use By: 9/15/02.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Rich Products Corp., Buffalo, NY

Manufacturer:  J.W. Allen Frozen Cake, Div. of Rich Products, Morristown, TN. 

REASON The product may contain undeclared walnuts.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 960 cases.

DISTRIBUTION FL, GA and SC.

 

PRODUCT NARSAI’S brand Butter Caramel Decadence (Sauce).

CODE MNBCD1039B; MNBCD1051B; MNBCD1093A; MNBCD1093B; MNBCD1240A; MNBCD1271A; MNBCD1192B.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Narsai’s Specialty Foods. Inc., Pinole, CA

Manufacturer:  Mad Will’s Food Company Auburn, CA.

REASON Product may contain undeclared nuts.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 248 cases.

DISTRIBUTION CA, MO, KN, NM, OH and WA.

 

PRODUCT Valley Lahvosh brand Original American Sesame Seed Bread in 15¾ Oz packages:

a) Cracker Bread; b) Cracker Bread, Cracked Wheat

CODE

Cracker Bread USE BY Cracked Wheat USE BY

03-28-03                                                                   3/24/03

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12-19-02                                                                   8/27/02

12-06-02                                                                   6/13/02

11-14-02                                                                   5/7/02

10-27-02                                                                   1/21/02

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RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Valley Lahvosh Baking Co., Fresno, CA

REASON Products contain undeclared milk ingredients.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 18,286 cases.

DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.

 

FDA ANNOUNCES RECALL OF FUJI BRAND KONJAC JELLY CANDY DUE TO CHOKING HAZARD

 

The FDA is announcing recalls from Fuwa Trading Co., El Monte, CA and Oriental Foodbank, Commerce, CA, of 100 cases of mini jelly candies (or mini-cup gel candy) because these products present a choking hazard. The product is distributed to retail establishments in California, Nevada and Arizona under the "Fuji" brand. Flavors include Mango, Lychee, Soursop and Coconut flavors. The candy comes in small sealed plastic cups that contain konjac gelatin with or without a chunk of fruit.

 

These candies contain the ingredient "konjac" (also known as conjac, konnyaku, yam flour, or glucomannan). The Consumer Product Safety Commission staff and the Food and Drug Administration consider this type of candy to pose a serious choking risk, particularly to infants, children and the elderly. The packaging, shape, slipperiness, and consistency endow the mini-gel products with a potential to cause choking. Each jelly cup is about the size of a single-serve coffee creamer. The jelly cups are in 10 oz. plastic bags that are contained in cases of 30 bags each. The candy does not bear any warnings regarding the choking hazard.

 

There have been six children's deaths from choking associated with this type of jelly candy throughout the United States in recent years. There have also been reports of deaths in other countries. Consumers are urged to return this product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Oriental Foodbank at 323-838-0922.

 

In August and October 2001, the FDA issued general warnings against consuming mini-cup gel candies that contain the ingredient "konjac." Other firms recalled gel candies. In October 2001, the agency issued an Import Alert. Import Alerts identify problem commodities and communicate guidance to FDA field offices and the importing community for detention of products that appear to be in violation of the law. However, candies imported prior to the import alert are still in the US market. This type of candy is sold under various brand names and are distributed by various companies. The FDA continues to investigate this issue.

 

Phillips Mushroom Farms Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Packaged Dried Wild Pasta Blend Mushroom, Containing Sun Dried Tomatoes

 

Phillips Mushroom Farms of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, is voluntarily recalling its 3-ounce packages of Dried Wild Pasta Blend Mushrooms because the sun-dried tomatoes contain high levels of sulfite. People who have a severe sensitivity to sulfites may run the risk of serious allergic reaction if they consume these products.

 

The recalled Pasta Blend Mushrooms were distributed nationwide in retail stores and are sold under Phillips Mushroom Farms, Elite, and Southmill Mushroom Sales, Inc. labels. The product comes in a 3-ounce, clear plastic package.

 

The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Agriculture and Markets Food Inspector discovered that the sun-dried tomatoes in the mushroom blend package contain excessive levels of sulfites, but did not declare the presence of sulfites on the label. Consumers who have purchased 3-ounce packages of Pasta Blend Mushrooms are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-243-8644.

 

Lisy Corp. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites In Dried Shrimp Product

 

Lisy Corp of Miami, FL is recalling their Lisy brand DRIED SHRIMP product, all lot numbers, because it contains undeclared sulfites. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites, run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

 

Product was distributed to retail stores is the following states: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, West Virginia, Virginia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Kentucky and Arizona.

 

The recalled product is packaged under the Lisy brand name in clear plastic bags with a paper label on top and the description of the product as follows: Small Dried Shrimp, 0.5 oz, item #705; Small Dried Shrimp, 1.5 oz., item #706; Salsa Dried Shrimp, 0.75 oz, item #708; Lemon and Natural Shrimp, 0.5 oz., item #709; Salsa natural Shrimp, 0.5 oz. item #710.

 

The results of a sample analyzed by the Food and Drug Administration revealed that these products contain the undeclared allergen, sulfites. Lisy Corporation is cooperating with the FDA and is voluntarily recalling from distributors and retailers down to the consumer level. Consumers who have purchased Lisy Brand Dried Shrimp are urged to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 305-836-6001.

 

FDA WARNS ABOUT POSSIBLE ENTEROBACTER SAKAZAKII INFECTIONS IN HOSPITALIZED NEWBORNS FED POWDERED INFANT FORMULAS

Warning Does Not Apply to Liquid Forms of Infant Formula

 

FDA today alerted health care professionals about the risk of Enterobacter sakazakii (E.sakazakii) infections in hospitalized newborn infants, particularly premature infants or other immuno-compromised infants fed powdered infant formulas. This alert issued by FDA is targeted to concerns for immuno-compromised infants in hospital settings. The FDA is not aware of E. sakazakii infections among healthy full term infants in home settings. In addition, this alert does not involve the use of liquid infant formulas.

 

E. sakazakii is an emerging foodborne pathogen that can cause sepsis, meningitis, or necrotizing enterocolitis in newborn infants, particularly premature infants or other infants with weakened immune systems. Over the last several years, investigations of several outbreaks of E. sakazakii infection occurring in neonatal intensive care units worldwide have shown the outbreak to be associated with milk-based powdered infant formulas.

 

Recently, the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigated a fatal E. sakazakii meningitis case in a neonatal intensive care unit in the United States. According to the CDC, the use of milk-based powdered formula was a likely factor in the infection of this child. The details of CDC's investigation will be outlined in an upcoming edition of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).

 

The FDA letter to health professionals, which is available at http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/inf-ltr3.html, provides recommendations for minimizing the risk in those circumstances when a powdered formula must be used for premature or immuno-compromised infants.

FDA urges health care providers to report adverse events associated with the use of infant formulas as soon as possible to FDA's MedWatch program by calling their toll-free number (1-800-332-1088) or through the Internet (http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/index.html). Healthcare providers should report invasive disease in infants due to E. sakazakii, particularly bloodstream infection or meningitis with onset in the healthcare setting, to CDC's Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (1-800-893-0485). FDA and CDC will continue their efforts to prevent E. sakazakii infections associated with powdered infant formula.

 

Product: Imported Brazilian Ready-to-Eat Pork Products

Codes: The products being detained and recalled are:

8 ounce packages of "Sadia Salame Tipo Italinano." Each package bears "BRASIL INSPECIONADO 1 S.I.F."

2 pound packages of "MORTADELLA Sadilar, Sadia." Each package bears "BRASIL INSPECIONADO 1 S.I.F."

8 ounce packages of "MORTADELLA Reginelle, Sadia." Each package bears "BRASIL INSPECIONADO 1 S.I.F."

Problem: The above-mentioned products were produced in a facility that is not eligible to export to the United States.

Discovered: The FSIS has been advised by USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) that product entered the United States illegally from Brazilian Establishment 1-SIF, Sadia S-A, Concordia, Santa Catarina, Brazil and has started to detain the above-mentioned products. FSIS is also working with Ginga Brasil, Inc., Brookfield, CT, to recall the products.

Establishment: Ginga Brasil, Inc.    559A Unit 4 Federal Reserve Rd.    Brookfield, CT 06804

Contact: Silvia Lucente, Company Representative, 203-740-1733

Quantity Recalled: Undetermined Amount

Distribution: Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Jersey

 

 

WEEK ENDING APRIL 20

 

FDA ISSUES HEALTH ADVISORY ON PUFFER FISH FROM FLORIDA

 

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to eat puffer fish harvested from the Titusville, Fla., area because these fish may contain a naturally occurring toxin that can cause serious illness or death. Such marine toxins are known to be a byproduct of algae found in seawater. The symptoms of this toxin are predominately neurological: tingling and burning of the mouth and tongue, numbness, drowsiness, and incoherent speech. These symptoms develop fairly rapidly, within 30 minutes to two hours after eating the fish, depending on the amount of toxin consumed. However, in severe cases, respiratory paralysis and even death may occur. This toxin cannot be destroyed by cooking or freezing.

 

The FDA has recently learned from the New Jersey Department of Health that three New Jersey residents have become ill from eating puffer fish, also known as blowfish or sea squab, harvested near Titusville, Fla. In two situations, patients ate puffer fish caught by a recreational fisher, but the third patient reported buying the puffer fish from a local New Jersey retail fish market. Further investigations with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have revealed that there have been additional reports of similar illnesses in Florida and Virginia.

"It is imperative that consumers not eat puffer fish from the Titusville, Fla. region," said Dr. Lester M. Crawford, FDA Deputy Commissioner. " The FDA continues to work closely with the CDC and the state authorities to protect the public health, but in the meantime anyone who may have eaten puffer fish should be alert to these possible neurological symptoms and seek medical help if it is needed." Consumers who have symptoms like those described above and suspect that they have consumed puffer fish harvested from the Titusville, Fla. area should contact their physician or local poison control center immediately. Consumers with questions may call the FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Center's Outreach and Information Center at 1-888-SAFEFOOD.

 

PRODUCT Texturized wheat protein products packaged in 10-lb, 15-lb., 17-lb., 25-lb., and 3.5-kg. bags for use in further manufacture.

The products are:

a) Wheatex 20 Pro 0122-TP122 Textured Wheat Protein, 15-lb. and 17-lb bags and Wheatex 6000, 10-lb., 15-lb. and 17-lb. bags.    

b) Wheatex 6000C, 15-lb. Bags; c) Wheatex 4000, 25-lb. bags; d) Wheatex 3000 (also called Textured Protein Substance 3000), 3.5-kg. bags;

e) Scott Adams Foods Saf-Cube-EPC Textured Wheat Protein 25-lb. bags and Wheatex Cube, 25-lb. bags.  (Note:  Products #1 and 5 have two different names, but they have the same formulation.)

CODE a) Wheatex 20 Pro 0122-TP122 Textured Wheat Protein

505-10-00258, exp. 7/31/01

011-11-00325, exp. 11/20/01

505-07-00222, exp. 8/9/01      

Wheatex 6000

011-13-01002, exp. 1/2/02

011-14-01008, exp. 1/8/02

011-08-00269, exp. 9/25/01

011-09-00311, exp. 11/6/01

011-10-00318, exp. 11/11/01

011-05-00221, exp. 8/8/01

011-01-99307, exp. 11/3/00

011-06-00229, exp. 8/6/01

505-06-00125, exp. 5/4/01

011-11-00325, exp. 11/20/01

b) Wheatex 6000C 045-01-01169, exp. 6/18/02

c) Wheatex 4000

036-07-01079, exp. 3/20/02

036-07-01029, exp. 1/29/02

d) Wheatex 3000 (also called Textured Protein Substance 3000

506T-06-00171, exp. 6/19/01

506T-06-00171B, exp. 6/19/01

506T-03-99288, exp. 9/15/00

506T-05-00077, exp. 3/17/01

e) Scott Adams Foods Saf-Cube-EPC Textured Wheat Protein 014-02-00174, exp. 6/22/01

Wheatex Cube                                  

014-06-00327, exp. 11/22/01

014-03-00220, exp. 8/7/01

014-04-00293, exp. 9/19/01

014-02-00174, exp. 06/22/01.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Midwest Grain Products, Inc., Atchison, KS

Manufacturer: Kansas City Ingredient Technologies, Inc., Kansas City, KS.

REASON The products contained undeclared sulfites.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE a) Wheatex 20 Pro 0122-TP122 Textured Wheat Protein, 8 15-lb. bags and 100 17-lb. bags and

Wheatex 6000, 393 10-lb. bags, 6,954 15-lb. bags, and 951 17- lb. bags; b) Wheatex 6000C, 104 15-lb. bags; c) Wheatex 4000, 106 25-lb. bags;

d) Wheatex 3000 (also called Textured Protein Substance 3000), 12,018 3.5-kg. bags; e) Scott Adams Foods Saf-Cube-EPC Textured Wheat Protein, 282 25-lb. bags and Wheatex Cube,  282 25-lb. bags. 

DISTRIBUTION CA, PA, CT, NY, FL, UT, WI, and MA and Canada, Malaysia, Philipines, Taiwan, and China.

 

PRODUCT Assorted individually wrapped candies in 9 oz. plastic bag labeled in part "MOUNTAIN GEMS KIDDIE TREATS.

CODE Product is not coded.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Gem State Distributors, Inc., Pocatello, ID

REASON The product contained undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 5.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Approx. 143/9 oz. Bags.

DISTRIBUTION ID, UT and WY.

 

PRODUCT Cameron's Confections Premium brand of White Cheddar Gourmet Popcorn, packaged in 2 ounce plastic bags. 

CODE 012802-3.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Ace Adjustment Service, Parkersburg, WV

REASON Product contains undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 5 and FD&C Yellow No. 6.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 75 bags.

DISTRIBUTION UT.

 

PRODUCT Betty Crocker Suddenly Pasta Salad, Italian Garden, Net Weight 6.8 ounces, labeled "Made in Australia.”

CODE Better if use by dates of 01 SEP 02 through 30 NOV 02.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: General Mills, Inc. Golden Valley, MN

Manufacturer:   Mansfields PTY LTD., Keysborough, Victoria.

REASON The products had incorrectly been labeled with labels intended for the firm's Australian customers.  The Australian label lists FD&C Yellow No. 5 as tartrazine and FD&C Yellow Number 6 as Sunset Yellow.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 5084 cases (6 retail units/case).

DISTRIBUTION AL, CA, OH and PA.

 

PRODUCT Honey Maid Graham Cracker Crumbs in 25 lb. bulk boxes, which are unlabeled except for a tag identifying the contents as product #00777. 

CODE Product was not coded.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Kraft Foods, Inc., Northfield, IL

Manufacturer:  Nabisco, Atlanta, GA

REASON Product does not bear an ingredient statement and contains wheat as an ingredient.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1,123 boxes.

DISTRIBUTION CO, FL, GA, MD, MI, MN, NJ, PA, SC and TN.

 

PRODUCT The product comes in two different sizes.The 5 oz. container states in part:  "TRES LECHES THREE CREAM CAKE LILA'S

DESSERTS", packed in a clear plastic cup with yellow, red, green, and black markings.  The brown cardboard shipping carton states in part: "USE BEFORE LILA'S 24 - 5 OZ. CREAM CAKE (TRES LECHES)***KEEP REFRIGERATED***."

The 20 oz. container states in part:  "LILA'S DESSERTS TRES LECHES THREE CREAM CAKE", packed in hinged clear plastic container with the yellow, red, black, and blue label on the top. The brown cardboard shipping carton states in part: "USE BEFORE EXP *** LILA'S TRES LECHE KEEP REFRIGERATED*** 12/20 OZ. TRES LECHE." 

CODE Product is not coded.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Lila's Desserts, Inc., Miami, FL

REASON The product contained undeclared FD&C Red No. 40.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 224 cases of the 5 oz cups and 180 cases of the 20 oz cups.

DISTRIBUTION FL.

 

PRODUCT Happy Harvest Grade A Early Small Peas; Net Wt. 15 Oz. can, 24 cans per case; UPC #41498-12067.

CODE PB9SH/36291 XXXX, where XXXX is the time packed.  The whole day's production was recalled by the distributor; its item is #02/12540.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm:  Aldi, Inc., Batavia, IL

Manufacturer:  Lakeside Foods, Reedsburg, WI.

REASON The product was contaminated with filth (insects/insect larvae).

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 15,240 cans.

DISTRIBUTION OH, KY and WV.

 

PRODUCT Shur-Fine brand Apple Cider sold in half gallon and one gallon plastic bottles and labeled as distributed by Western Family Foods, Inc., Portland, OR. 

CODE All lots on the market at the time the recall was initiated.