APRIL 2004

WEEK ENDING APRIL 3

Allergen Alert: Pounded Yam Flour

The Raymond-Hadley Corp., 89 Tompkins Street, Spencer, NY 14883 is recalling 2 lb., 4 lb., 5 lb., 10 lb., and 20 lb. packages of Pride of Africa, Tropical Foods and Loty brand Pounded Yam Flour due to the presence of undeclared sulfites.

Pride of Africa, Tropical Foods and Loty brand Pounded Yam Flour was distributed in AZ, CA, CT, DC, FL, GA, MA MD, MN, NC, NJ NY, KS, PA, VA and Canada. The products are packaged in uncoded plastic and paper bags.

Consumers who have 2 lb., 4 lb., 5 lb., 10 lb., and 20 lb. packages of Pride of Africa, Tropical Foods and Loty brand Pounded Yam Flour can return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 607-589-4415, ext. 302.

Allergy Alert on Undeclared Eggs in Demoulas & Market Basket Complete Pancake & Waffle Mix

Demoulas Super Markets, the distributor of DeMoulas & Market Basket Complete Pancake & Waffle Mix, 32 ounce box, universal product code 0-49705-14852, announced a recall on this product. The universal product code is located on the bottom of the box. Consumers should note that there is egg in the pancake & waffle mix and it is not indicated on the ingredient label.

This product was distributed to DeMoulas and Market Basket store locations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Consumers may return the pancake & waffle mix to their local DeMoulas or Market Basket store to obtain a refund.

Consumers with questions may be directed to Demoulas Super Markets at 1-800-222-2685.

Product(s) Recalled: “CIMMARON, PREMIUM, BEEF CHILI WITH BEANS” in 6 lb. 12 oz. cans.

Production Dates/Identifying Codes: Produced November 4, 2003. Each can bears one of the following codes “K3ED041” or “K3ED042.” Under these codes is the number “73661.” The cans bear the establishment number “EST. 6166” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Problem/Reason for Recall: Mislabeling of product resulting in omission of suspected allergens (wheat and lecithin) in the product

Federal Establishment: 

Seneca Foods Corporation
25 North 6th Street
Payette, ID 83661-0460

Consumer Contact: Vince Lammers, Vice President, 315-926-3314

Media Contact: Phil Paras, Chief Financial Officer, 315-926-8121

Quantity Recalled: Approximately 7,250 pounds

Distribution: California, Oregon and Washington

WEEK ENDING APRIL 10

Product(s) Recalled: Ring Bologna, With Variety Meats.

Production Dates/Identifying Codes: Produced March 31, 2004. The products subject to recall are approximately 1 ¾ lbs. packages of “RING BOLOGNA, WITH VARIETY MEATS.” Each package bears the establishment number “EST. 9563” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Problem/Reason for Recall: The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Federal Establishment: 
Charles T. Heard & Co.
501 South Main St.
Bangor, PA 18013

Consumer Contact: Keith Heard, Owner, 610-508-1195

Media Contact: Keith Heard, Owner, 610-508-1195

Quantity Recalled: Approximately 100 pounds

Distribution: Bangor, Roseta, and Wind Gap, PA

PRODUCT Mixed Fruit Cup. Fresh cut cantaloupe, cut honeydew, fresh cut pineapple & red grapes net weight 8 oz. Charlie's Produce brand.
CODE USE BY JUL 18 2003.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Triple B Corporation, Seattle, WA.
REASON The product is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 73 cases of 6/8 oz. containers.
DISTRIBUTION WA and OR.

PRODUCT Weight Watchers Smart Ones brand Vanilla Low Fat Ice Cream Sandwiches, 98% Fat Free, packaged as 6-4 fl oz sandwiches in clear plastic cylindrical retail containers with a "clamshell" opening. The product is fat free vanilla flavored ice cream between cookie wafers, (contains allergenic un-refined peanut oil added as a flavor). The retail packages are shipped in cases labeled as Peanut Butter 'N Fudge Low Fat Ice Cream Sandwiches, 12 retail packages per case.
CODE
Code on retail package: 1053 RD SAND 3990;
Code on shipping case: WW p-BUTTER RD SAND 1053 6 PK 655913.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Frostbite Brands Division of Dean Foods Southeast, Toledo,

REASON Product container labeled as Vanilla Lowfat Ice Cream Sandwiches actually contains Peanut Butter'N Fudge Lowfat Ice Cream Sandwiches.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1,782 cases.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.

PRODUCT DUTCH COUNTRY SOFT POTATO BREAD ORIGINAL RECIPE, NET WT. 22 OZ. (1 LB 6 OZ) (624 g). Packaged in a polyethylene bag with plastic lock-tab bag closure.
CODE UPC 73410 13865. Production Codes (printed on the plastic lock-tab bag closure): DEC 26, DEC 27, DEC 29, DEC 30, DEC 31, JAN 02, JAN 03, JAN 04, JAN 05, JAN 06, JAN 09, JAN 10, JAN 13, JAN 14, JAN 16, JAN 17, JAN 19, JAN 20, JAN 21, JAN 23, JAN 24, JAN 26, JAN 27, JAN 28, JAN 30, FEB 02, FEB 03. These are considered "sell by dates".
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER George Weston Bakeries, Bay Shore, NY.
REASON Potato bread contains undeclared whey, non-fat milk, and soy flour.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 182,206 units.
DISTRIBUTION AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, VA, and WV.

PRODUCT
a) Tenpura Fried Fish Cake, Fully cooked, ready to eat. Frozen or refrigerated, net wt. 6 oz, 170 g.
b) Jalapeno Tenpura Spicy Fried Fish Cake, Fully Cooked, Ready to eat. Frozen or refrigerated, net wt.5 oz, 142 g.
c) Chashu-Tenpura Fried Fish Cake, with sweet Pork-Hawaiian Style. Fully cooked, ready to eat. Frozen or
refrigerated, net wt. 6 oz, 170 g.
d) Ebi-Tenpura Fried Fish Cake with Shrimp, Fully cooked, ready to eat. Frozen or refrigerated, net wt. 6 oz, 170
e) Gobo-Tenpura Fried Fish Cake with Burdock Root-Hawaiian Style, Fully Cooked, Ready to eat. Frozen or
refrigerated, net wt.5 oz, 141 g.
f) Chinese Tenpura Fried Fish Cake with Chinese Vegetables, Fully Cooked, Ready to eat. Frozen or refrigerated, net wt. 6 oz, 170 g.
g) Vege-Tenpura Fried Fish Cake with green beans, peas, carrots and onions, Fully Cooked, Ready to eat. Frozen
or refrigerated, net wt.5 oz, 141 g.
h) Bulk Tenpura Fried Fish Cake, Net wt. 14 oz (397 g) and an unspecified weight, Fully Cooked, Ready to eat.
Marutama and Shirakiku brand on one label.
i) Kamaboko Steamed Fish Cake, Net wt. 6 oz (170 g). Fully Cooked, Ready to eat. Refrigerated or Frozen.
j) Boardless Kamaboko, Steamed, Ready to eat fish cake, 6 oz (170 g).
k) Narutomaki, Steamed Fish Cake, Fully Cooked, Ready to Eat. 5 oz (141 g).
l) Chikuwa Broiled Fish Cake, Fully Cooked, Ready to eat, net Wt. 4 oz. (113g).
m) Mini Size Oden PAC with Soup Base, Various Fish Cakes, Net Wt 9 oz. (254g).
CODE Exp dates from 4/18 to 5/19.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Marutama Company, Inc., Los Angeles, CA.
REASON Fish cakes contain undeclared egg whites.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 19,326.
DISTRIBUTION CA, WA, OR, and CO.

PRODUCT
a) American Ginseng, 500 mg, 30 capsules. Product No. 5595. Distributed in plastic bottles under the following
labels & labeling: (1) VITAMIN WORLD AMERICAN GINSENG, Panax quinquefolium, 100% Pure Grown in America, Minimum 4% Ginsenosides (or Minimum 8% Ginsenosides depending on
label) 500 mg, 30 CAPSULES. 2) Puritan's Pride AMERICAN GINSENG, Panax quinquefolium, 100% Pure grown in
America, 500 mg, 30 CAPSULES.

b) KOREAN GINSENG, 500 mg, 100 CAPSULES, PROD. NO. 5021. Distributed in plastic bottles under the following labels & labeling:

(1) VITAMIN WORLD KOREAN GINSENG, Panax ginseng, 500 mg, 100 CAPSULES.

(2) Puritan's Pride KOREAN GINSENG, Panax ginseng, NATURAL WHOLE HERB, 500 mg, 100 CAPSULES. CODE All lots.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER NBTY, Inc., Bohemia, NY.
REASON Certain lots of Ginseng were found to be contaminated with pesticides based on FDA's analyses.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Unknown.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide, HA, PR, Guam and St. Thomas, VI.

PRODUCT SAFOCO Egg Noodles. Product of Vietnam (500g) bag.
CODE All lot codes.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Asiatic Trading Co. LLC, Manchester, CT.
REASON Egg noodles contain color additive tartrazine (certifiable as FD&C Yellow No. 5) and unpermitted color additive, Ponceau 4R (Acid Red No. 18).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Approx 85 cases (20 bags/case).
DISTRIBUTION NY, NJ, PA, RI, MA, ME, and CT.

PRODUCT
a) Smoked Tofu in 7.5 oz. vacuum packaged container with the Dae Han label. 12 pkgs/case.
b) Teriyaki Tofu in 7.5 oz. vacuum package with Dae Han label. 12 packages/case.
c) Hot-N-Spicy Tofu in 7.5 oz. vacuum package, Dae Han label. 12 packages/case.
CODE All dates up to and including USE BY 04/11/04.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Dae Han Tofu, Portland, OR.
REASON Tofu contains undeclared wheat.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 480 packages/week
DISTRIBUTION OR.

PRODUCT Meista Gourmet Sundried Tomato Spread, in glass jars, Net Wt. 6.5 oz. Product of Turkey,

Serving size: 28 gm.
CODE TR-183-03.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Opal International Ltd., Columbus, OH.
REASON The product contains undeclared sulfites.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 5,760 jars.
DISTRIBUTION PA.

PRODUCT
a) Belly Washers(r), Bunny Berry, Vitamin C Juice Drink. Product is packed in 12 oz reusable plastic sports
bottles.

b) Belly Washers(r), Tropi-Ghoul, Scooby Doo, Vitamin C Juice Drink, In Zone Brands, Inc. 7775 The Bluffs, Suite H, Austell, GA 30168. Product is packed in 12 oz reusable plastic sports bottles.
c) Belly Washers(r), Pack-A-Punch, Mucha Lucha brand, Vitamin C Juice Drink. Product is packed in 12 oz reusable plastic sports bottles.
CODE
a) Lot #04013 (Military Time Code) - Red 01F, Lot #04034 - Red 01F, Lot #04035 - Red 01F & Lot #04036 - Red 01F;
b) Lot #04028 (Military Time Code) - Red 01F & Lot #04029 - Red 01F;
c) Lot #04041 (Military Time Code) - Red 01F & Lot #04042 - Red 01F, Lot #04048 - Red 01F, & Lot #04049 –

Red 01F.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER In Zone Brands, Inc., Austell, GA.
REASON The product contains yeast and lactic acid bacteria.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 574,563 bottles.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.

WEEK ENDING APRIL 17

Gray Squirrel Nut Company Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts, Milk Products, Yellows #5 and #6 in Their Autumn Trails Delite Trail Mix

Gray Squirrel Nut Company of St. Ignatius, Montana is recalling the 16-ounce packages of Autumn Trails Delite trail mix because it contains undeclared peanuts, milk products, and Yellows #5 and #6.

The 16-ounce packages of Autumn Trails Delite were distributed to retail stores throughout Montana, southeast Idaho, northern Idaho, and western Wyoming.

Autumn Trails Delite is packaged in clear plastic bags labeled as Gray Squirrel Nut Co., Autumn Trails Delite, 16 oz. There are no manufacturing or expiration codes associated with this product. The UPC is 1629451000.

Consumers who have purchased 16-ounce packages of Autumn Trails Delite should be returned to the retail outlet where it was purchased for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (406) 745-2595.

Zander's Creamery, Inc. Nationwide Recall of Butter & Butterine Products Because of Possible Health Risk

Zander's Creamery, Inc., of Cross Plains, Wisconsin is recalling butter and butterine (60% butter and 40% margarine) products, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

The only known butter and butterine sold in retail stores is at GFS Marketplace Stores located in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Michigan under the GFS label, in 1 lb. prints, butter cups, continentals, patties and 5 lb. whipped tubs.

The other butter and butterine products were distributed nationwide. These products include individual serving butter chips used by restaurants, butter and butterine cups distributed to restaurants, tubs of whipped butter for restaurants and bulk butter for food manufacturers, primarily under the Zander's and GFS labels.

The recalled butter and butterine products have codes beginning with 043 to 100 as the first three digits.

Consumers who have purchased affected butter products are urged to return them to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-608-798-3261. Commercial users should cease using and segregate recalled products pending receipt of instructions from their suppliers.

Product(s) Recalled: Meatballs:

A) Three lb. packages of "Shaw’s ITALIAN STYLE Meatballs, FLAME BROILED." The meatballs in the package are a half-ounce. Each package bears the UPC code "045674589253." 

B) Two lb. packages of "Home Market Foods, Cooked Perfect, Italian Style Meatballs, FLAME BROILED." The meatballs in the package are a half-ounce. Each package bears the UPC code "036669061854."

Production Dates/Identifying Codes: Produced January 8, 2004. Each package has the "best if used by" date of "010805." The establishment code "Est. 2727" also appears inside the USDA mark of inspection

Problem/Reason for Recall: The product may contain pieces of hard plastic.

Federal Establishment: 

Home Market Foods, Inc.
11 Widett Circle
Boston, MA 02118-2804

Consumer Contact: Steve Smith, Vice President, 617-269-2250 ext. 317

Media Contact: Steve Smith, Vice President, 617-269-2250 ext. 317

Quantity Recalled: Approximately 14,000 pounds

Distribution: Delaware, Louisiana, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Ohio

Product(s) Recalled: Fresh deli meat and cheese trays

Production Dates/Identifying Codes: The following products produced April 1, 2004 are subject to recall:

27 oz. containers of "CUB FOODS, HONEY HAM/ROAST BEEF ROLL-UP PLATTER" with package code 10984-00370. Platters bear the establishment number "EST. 19917" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

27 oz. containers of "CUB FOODS, TURKEY/CHICKEN CAESAR ROLL-UP PLATTER" with package code 10984-00369. Platters bear the establishment number "EST. P-19917" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

28 oz. platters of "CUB FOODS, MEAT/CHEESE NIBBLER" with package code 10984-07506. Platters bear the establishment number "EST. 19917" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

30 oz. containers of "CUB FOODS, CHICKEN WING PARTY PLATTER" with package code 10984-00234. Platters bear the establishment number "EST. P-19917" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

In addition, all platters are stamped with the use by date, "EXP 06 APR."

Problem/Reason for Recall: The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Federal Establishment: 

H.C. Schau & Sons Inc.
10350 Argonne Dr. #400
Woodridge, IL 60517

Consumer Contact: Robert Pavlak, Quality Assurance Manager, (630) 783-1000, Ext. 12

Media Contact: Chuck Schau, Owner, (630) 783-1000, Ext.15

Quantity Recalled: Approximately 135 pounds

Distribution: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin

PRODUCT Deli Chef brand Sour Cream and Cheese Macaroni Salad, in 10 lb. tubs. **Keep Refrigerated** Net. Wt. 10 lb. (4.53 kg).
CODE Best If Used By: DEC 01 03; LINE NO. 1141.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Kroger Co., Cincinnati, OH.
REASON The product is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 274/10 lb. tubs.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.

PRODUCT Great Value Chocolate Chip Cookies, spoonable cookie dough, refrigerated, packaged I 18-oz. packages
CODE All use-before expiration dates through 04JAN04.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Earthgrains Refrigerated Dough Products L.P., St. Louis, MO.
REASON The product contains undeclared milk fat.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 67,657/12/18-oz. pkg. Cases.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.

PRODUCT Asian Boy (EBQ) brand Dried Ginger, 5.25 oz package and 7 oz. plastic tub.
CODE All products on the market at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER B.C.N. Trading, Inc., Brooklyn, NY.
REASON Product contains undeclared sulfites.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 15,650 - 5.25 oz; 11,328 7 oz.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.

PRODUCT Peregrina Cheese brand Queso Fresco Fresh Cheese, Wt. 14 oz.
CODE Dairy sticker code 1635, barcode # 17424 00024, Plant ID # 36-8431.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Peregrina Cheese Company, Brooklyn, NY.
REASON The product is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 250 - 14 oz. units.
DISTRIBUTION NY and NJ.

PRODUCT Haitai brand Harmon's Cheese Cookies, net wt. 2.89 oz, cardboard box.
CODE The product is not labeled with lot number or use by date.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Rhee Brothers Inc., Columbia, MD.
REASON Imported cookies contain undeclared peanuts and almonds.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 6,528 boxes.
DISTRIBUTION The product was distributed directly to small Asian retail markets in states east of the Mississippi River.

WEEK ENDING APRIL 24

Crystal Farms Initiates Voluntary 13-State Recall of Two Margarine Products

Crystal Farms Refrigerated Distribution Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Michael Foods, Inc., is recalling 451 cases of two specific margarine products because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

The precautionary recall takes effect immediately and involves retail stores in 13 states (Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota and Wisconsin).

The two margarine products involved are:

Crystal Farms 60% Margarine -- 40% Butter, Butter Blend Margarine Quarters (UPC 75925-21004). Bright orange box with expiration dates of 6/28/04 and 7/14/04

Crystal Farms 60% Margarine -- 40% Butter, Butter Blend Margarine Solids
(UPC 75925-21000). Bright orange wrapper with expiration date of 6/28/04

Customers are asked not to consume these products and instead return the products to the place of purchase for a prompt and full cash refund. No other Crystal Farms products are affected by this action. To date, there have been no reports of illness related to the products subject to this recall.

"Consumer safety is the top priority of Crystal Farms so we are initiating a voluntary recall of these two margarine products," said Crystal Farms President Mark Anderson. "I'd like to reiterate that there have not been any illnesses and that this recall ONLY relates to these two Crystal Farms Margarine Blends. This recall does NOT extend to any other Crystal Farms products."

Consumers with questions can contact Crystal Farms' toll-free customer service number 1-800-672-8260.

Michael Foods, Inc. is a diversified food processor and distributor with particular interests in egg products, refrigerated grocery products and refrigerated potato products. Principal subsidiaries include Papetti's Hygrade Egg Products, M.G. Waldbaum Co., Crystal Farms Refrigerated Distribution Co., Inc., and Northern Star Co.

States Affected:

Arkansas
Iowa
Illinois
Kansas
Michigan
Minnesota
Montana
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Wisconsin

Crystal Farms 60% Margarine – 40% Butter, Butter Blend Margarine Quarters
UPC Code 75925-21004

Crystal Farms 60% Margarine – 40% Butter, Butter Blend Margarine Solids
UPC Code 75925-21000