MAY 2002
WEEK ENDING MAY 4
PRODUCT TOFT'S Moosetrack Ice Cream Cakes, in 3lb 4oz round
or 5lb rectangular sheets, packaged in plastic dome containers.
CODE The product is not coded.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Toft's Ice Cream Parlor,
Port Clinton, OH
REASON The product contains undeclared peanut butter.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 12.
DISTRIBUTION OH.
PRODUCT a) Cinnamon-Vanilla Toffee Candy pieces; b) Vanilla
Toffee Candy pieces.
These
toffee pieces are found in the following gift items:
1)
Dardee Candies Brand Christmas Mug with candy, 1.8 oz, item #DC155 and #CP155,
36 containers per case - vanilla toffee;
2)
Creative Candies Brand Ceramic Heart Dish with candy, 1.8 oz, item #CP346, 24
containers per case - cinnamon vanilla toffee;
3)
Creative Candies Brand Square Heart Votive holder with candy, 2 oz, item
#CP349, 36 containers per case - vanilla toffee;
4)
Creative Candies Brand Ceramic Valentine gift bag with candy, 1.8 oz, item
#CP350, 48 containers per case -cinnamon vanilla toffee;
5)
Creative Candies Brand Ceramic Valentine Mug with candy, 1.8 oz, item #CP351,
48 containers per case - cinnamon vanilla toffee;
6)
Creative Candies Brand Ceramic Planter with candy, 6 oz, item #CP377, 12
containers per case - vanilla toffee;
7)
Creative Candies Brand Ceramic Rabbit Planter with candy, 3.4 oz, item #CP378,
12 containers per case - vanilla toffee;
8)
Creative Candies Brand Ceramic Bag with candy, 2.7 oz, item #CP380, 48
containers per case - vanilla toffee;
9)
Creative Candies Brand Ceramic Bag with candy, 2 oz, item #CP381, 60 containers
per case - vanilla toffee;
10)
Creative Candies Brand Ceramic Egg Bow Dish with candy, 2 oz, item #CP390, 48
containers per case - vanilla toffee;
11)
Creative Candies Brand Ceramic Laying Bunny with candy, 2 oz, item #CP391, 36
containers per case - vanilla toffee;
12)
Creative Candies Brand Cracked Glass Votive holder with candy, 5.4 oz, item
#CP394, 48 containers per case - cinnamon vanilla toffee;
13)
Creative Candies Brand 9 inch Cracked Glass Vase with candy, 8 oz, item #CP405,
36 containers per case - cinnamon vanilla toffee;
14)
Creative Candies Brand Ceramic Picture Frame with candy, 4.7 oz, item #CP430,
24 containers per case - vanilla toffee;
15)
Creative Candies Brand Ceramic Rabbit Centerpiece with candy, 6.7 oz, item
#CP431, 12 containers per case - vanilla toffee;
16)
Creative Candies Brand Ceramic Candle Burner with candy, 2 oz, item #CP452, 48
containers per case - vanilla toffee;
17)
Creative Candies Brand Jade Angel Dish with candy, 1.8 oz, item #CP453, 48
containers per case - cinnamon vanilla toffee;
18)
Creative Candies Brand Cracked Glass Votive Holder with candy, 4.7 oz, item
#CP500, 48 containers per case - cinnamon vanilla toffee;
19)
Creative Candies Brand Ceramic Easter Tumbler with candy, 1.3 oz, item #CP600,
72 containers per case - vanilla toffee.
CODE All products on the market at the time the recall
was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Rod Loomis
Sales, Transfer, PA
Manufacturer:
Shantou Sunrise Foods Co., Shantou, China.
REASON Products contained undeclared certifiable colors and
non-permitted colors.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 2,991 cases.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and the Dominican Republic and
Canada.
PRODUCT Albertsonís brand A+ Natural Spring Water in 1.5L
bottles.
CODE Expiration Date: 7-16-02 CMTR 6-25-01, 23:39 (this will be on the bottom of the bottle).
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Albertsonís,
Inc., Meridian, ID
REASON The product contains mold.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 127 cases/12 bottles per
case.
DISTRIBUTION CA and NV.
Marigold
Foods has issued a product recall of all whole chocolate milk produced
in the Cedarburg, Wisconsin plant (plant # 55-1500). The product was formulated
with excess Vitamin D and does not meet Marigold Foods' product specifications.
Consumers are advised to return these items to the store where they purchased
the products for a full refund.
This
product recall affects whole chocolate milk only. No other chocolate
milk items (chocolate lowfat or chocolate skim) are affected. No gallon or
half gallon sizes are included in the recall. This milk is distributed in
Eastern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois only.
Products
affected are:
Kemps
Chocolate Milk
41483-00157 (Quart)
41483-00159 (Pint)
41483-01156 (Half Pint Eco)
41483-00222 (Half Pint)
41483-00160 (10 Ounce)
Wilke
Chocolate Milk
41483-01579 (Pint)
41483-01694 (Half Pint)
41483-01845 (Half Pint Eco)
There
have been no reports of illness associated with products being recalled. If you
have any questions about the recall, please contact one of our representatives
at 1-800-726-6455, M-F 9am-4pm CST.
Oven Pride Recalls Northwest Market Fresh Labeled Ham & Cheese Wedge Sandwiches Because of Possible Health Risk
Oven
Pride of Seattle Washington is recalling 254 Ham & Cheese Wedge
Sandwiches with the Northwest Market Fresh Label attached and a best before
date of 05/07/02, 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. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term
symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain
and diarrhea, Listeria can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among
pregnant women.
The
Ham & Cheese Wedge sandwich was distributed throughout the Puget Sound area
with the Northwest Market Fresh label in convenience stores only. The product
has a net weight of 7.25 oz (205g) and is packaged in a rigid plastic wedge
cup.The recall is the result of routine Washington State Department of
Agriculture microbiological sampling. Oven Pride has conducted subsequent
testing and all tests for Listeria have been negative.
All
254 sandwiches should have been removed from store shelves but "because of
the potential for foodborne illness, we wanted consumers to be aware of the
recall", said Steve Sposari, President of Oven Pride. Consumers who have
purchased this product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a
full refund. Consumers with any questions can contact Oven Pride at
1-800-722-6290 ext. 114.
Product: "GRILL MEAT PRODUCTS" brand
"GROUND BEEF" in 10-pound bags and "GROUND BEEF PATTIES" in
15-pound boxes.
Codes: Produced April 24, 2002. There are no
identifying codes, however, “EST. 10300” 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 4/24/02, returned a positive result for Escherichia coli
O157:H7 on 4/29/02.
Establishment: Grill Meat Products 2448 Riopelle Detroit, MI 48207
Contact: Robert Dumont, Co-Owner, 313-535-0665
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 145 pounds
Distribution: Wayne County, Michigan
Product: Chili Tortilla Product
Codes: Produced on January 30, 2002. The product
subject to recall is 3.65 pound boxes of "Market Day, Fully Cooked, CHILI
CRISPITOS, A Tightly Rolled Flour Tortilla With A Chicken Chili Filling."
Each package bears a code "0302CNQ0823" or "0302CNQ0800,"
followed by the establishment number, "P7221." Each box also contains
the USDA mark of inspection.
Problem: The product may be contaminated with pieces
of plastic.
Discovered: On April 30, 2002, the firm
contacted the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to report that it was
recalling the above-mentioned product based on an investigation into a food
service customer’s report of small pieces of plastic in the above-mentioned
product.
Establishment: Tyson Foods, Inc. 400 West Olrich St. Rogers, AR 72756
Contact: Willie Barber, Manager of Consumer Relations,
800-246-4664
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 1,800 pounds
Distribution: Chicago, Illinois, the
product was subsequently distributed to consumers in the States of Illinois, Indiana,
Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, and Wisconsin
Product: Chicken Nuggets
Codes:
Produced
from December 17, 2001 until April 17, 2002.
"Fast
Fixin', Hot & Spicy Chicken Breast Nuggets, WHITE BREAST MEAT, FULLY
COOKED" in 12-ounce trays that bear the number "P-2568" in the
USDA mark of inspection are marked with the product identifier "75901
33335" near the barcode.
"Fast
Fixin', Hot & Spicy Chicken Breast Nuggets, WHITE BREAST MEAT, FULLY
COOKED" in random weight trays that do not bear a USDA mark of inspection
or barcode will have an additional market weight and price label.
"Fast
Fixin', HOT & SPICY BREADED CHICKEN NUGGETS, WITH RIB MEAT" in
10-pound boxes. These nuggets are used by the markets to fill the random weight
trays and are marked with the product identifier "3-3325" in the
upper right hand corner of the box end label and bear the number
"P-2568" in the USDA mark of inspection.
Both
the 12-ounce trays and the 10-pound boxes have one of the following printed code
dates on the side of the package: F1172*******, F1282*******, G0013*******,
G0051*******, G0063*******, G0174*******, G0212*******, G0252*******. The
astrisks (*) indicate other characters within the code date that refer to other
information, however, only the first five characters are critical for
identification. The random weight trays with the additional market label will
not bear one of these codes.
Problem: The product is incorrectly labeled
(misbranded) by not declaring the buttermilk and whey contained in it. Milk
products are known allergens.
Discovered: On May 1, 2002, the firm
reported to the FSIS Recall Management Division that they had determined,
through a routine formulation verification check, that undeclared milk products
had been added to the product. The firm initiated a recall of the product
involved on April 30, 2002.
Establishment: Advance Brands, LLC 101 14th Street SE Orange City, IA 51041
Contact:Ms. Gina Abels, Customer Service Specialist,
877-447-3279
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 20,000 pounds
Distribution: Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana,
Ohio, Oregon and Texas
Balducci's
of New York, New York, is recalling its 11 ounce packages of Balducci's
Golden Raisins because the product contains sulfites. People who have severe
sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic
reaction if they consume these products.
The
recalled raisins were distributed through its Balducci's, Sutton Place Gourmet,
(Maryland, Virginia and DC locations), and Hay Day, (Scarsdale, N.Y. and
Connecticut locations) retail stores. The product is packaged in an 11-ounce,
clear plastic tub marked with UPC Code #5499606819. No illnesses have been
reported to date in connection with this problem.
The
recall was initiated after it was discovered through routine sampling by New
York State Food Inspectors that the product contained sulfites and were
distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of sulfites. The
consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to
elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in
certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of
sulfites.
Consumers
who have purchased the 11-ounce packages of Balducci's Golden Raisins are urged
to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with
questions may contact the company at 301 968 0601.
The Run-A-Ton Group, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Potential Undeclared Egg Ingredient in Wholly Healthy Two Crust Pies
The
Run-A-Ton Group, Inc. of Morristown, NJ is voluntarily recalling all two crust
"Wholly Healthy" pies manufactured prior to April 27, 2002 because
these products may contain undeclared eggs. Individuals who have an allergy or
severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic
reaction if they consume these products.
Wholly
Healthy Pies are distributed nationally through natural foods retailers and
some supermarkets. These products are marketed via the store's freezer case and
pre-baked in the store's bakery section.
The
voluntarily recall was initiated after a routine inspection of the
manufacturing facility revealed that an "egg wash" was inadvertently
being applied to the crust of the pies. There is no indication that this
condition existed prior to this event, however the company is removing all
product from stores as a precaution. No illnesses have been reported to date.
Wholly Healthy Pumpkin Pies are not affected by this voluntary recall. Eggs are
on the ingredient legend of this variety. A list of items affected by the
voluntary recall can be found below.
Consumers
who have purchased Wholly Healthy Pies should return them to the place of
purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at
1-800-247-6580.
|
UPC
0-74377- |
Item |
Wt |
|
08110 |
8"
Retail Apple |
28
oz |
|
08021 |
8"
B&S Mince |
28
oz |
|
08112 |
8"
Retail Blueberry |
28
oz |
|
08022 |
8"
B&S Peach |
28
oz |
|
08113 |
8"
Retail Cherry |
28
oz |
|
08034 |
8"
B&S Strawberry Rhubarb |
28
oz |
|
08010 |
8"
B&S Apple |
28
oz |
|
10110 |
10"
B&S Apple |
53
oz |
|
08060 |
8"
B&S Apple Cranberry |
28
oz |
|
10160 |
10"
B&S Apple Cranberry |
53
oz |
|
08012 |
8"
B&S Blueberry |
28
oz |
|
10112
|
10"
B&S Blueberry |
53
oz |
|
08013 |
8"
B&S Cherry |
28
oz |
|
10113
|
10"
B&S Cherry |
53
oz |
|
08012 |
8"
B&S Blueberry |
28
oz |
|
10169 |
10"
B&S Harvest Berry |
53
oz |
|
08013
|
8"
B&S Cherry |
28
oz |
|
10122
|
10"
B&S Peach |
53
oz |
|
08069 |
8"
B&S Harvest Berry |
28
oz |
|
10134
|
10"
B&S Strawberry Rhubarb |
53
oz |
WEEK ENDING MAY 11
Product: Pork Products
Codes: Produced on April 30, 2002. The products
subject to recall are approximately 20 lb. cases containing a single vacuum
pack of sliced "HAM Water Added." Each case bears the package date
code "APR 30 2002," as well as an establishment number "EST.
7189" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Problem: The product may be contaminated with Listeria
monocytogenes.
Discovered: A routine sample was
collected by FSIS on April 30, 2002. It was reported positive for Listeria
monocytogenes on May 06, 2002.
Establishment: Ponderosa Meat &
Provision 1264 S. Virginia St. Reno, NV 89502
Contact: Rocky Mastelotto, QC Manager, 775-322-4063
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 300 pounds
Distribution: Carson City and Sparks, NV
PRODUCT RED BARN Orange Pineapple Yogurt Cake Mix Net Wt. 16
oz.
CODE The product is not coded.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Fairfield Farm, Rochester,
NY
REASON Undeclared Sulfites.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 159 units.
DISTRIBUTION NY.
PRODUCT Imported sundried tomatoes in pure olive oil
packaged in glass jars under the following labels:
a)
COSMO'S, 8 FL.OZ.
b)
CIRO, 8 FL. OZ
c)
FAMOSO, 8 FL. OZ.
d)
DAL RACCOLTO, 7 FL. OZ
CODE All lot numbers.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Cosmos Food Products Inc.,
West Haven, CT
REASON product contains undeclared
sulfites.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1000 cases (12/case).
DISTRIBUTION New England States, NY, NJ and D.C.
PRODUCT Isabella's Sugar Free Muffins Toasted Almond, Net
Wt. 16 oz. (454g).
CODE Product distributed prior to 3/1/02 with the label that
failed to declare almonds in the ingredient statement.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Isabella's, a division of Feature Foods,
Inc., Providence, RI
Manufacturer: Main Street Gourmet, Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
REASON Product contains undeclared almonds.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 78 cases (12/4 pk/case).
DISTRIBUTION CT, MA, NY, NJ, and RI.
PRODUCT Criollo brand Queso Blanco White Cheese with a net
weight of approximately 0.75 lbs. each package.
CODE Expiration date of NOV 15 2001.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Cardonic Corp., Miami, FL
REASON FDA sample results revealed contamination with
Staphylococcus aureus.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 576/.75 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION FL.
PRODUCT Strawberry Gatorade Ice Thirst Quencher in 32 fl.
oz. bottles, 12 bottles per case.
CODE Bottle code:
O29A211 xx:xx and O29A221 xx:xx, where xx:xx is the military time;
Case
code: STRA ICE 32525/JAN-29-02 O1 hh:mm
xxxxx/12-32 oz.
Stores
may have received the cases of Strawberry Ice by themselves or in a retail mixed
display pallet of 70 cases of 6 flavors, with a total of 7
cases
of Strawberry Ice. The mixed display
pallet has a pallet placard UPC 32097.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: The Quaker
Oats Co., Chicago, IL
Manufacturer:
The Quaker Oats Co., Oakland, CA.
REASON The product was contaminated with mold.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 11,047 cases.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.
The
product was sold by Fu Zhow International Trade Corp., 135-37 40th Road,
Flushing, New York 11354. "Rare Fowl & Sea Food" is packaged in a
clear plastic bag with red, yellow and white trim. It is uncoded and all
writing is in Chinese. It was sold in the Flushing, Queens, New York area.
New
York State Agriculture Commissioner Nathan L. Rudgers today warned
sulfite-allergic consumers and asthmatics to avoid consuming "Rare Fowl
& Sea Food" due to the presence of undeclared sulfites in the product.
Routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food
Inspectors revealed the product contained high levels of sulfites.
Sulfites
can cause deadly reactions in asthmatics and others suffering sulfite
allergies. No illnesses have been reported to date.
Consumers who purchased "Rare Fowl & Sea Food" from Fu Zhow International Trade Corp. should return them to the place of purchase.
Product: Radd Dew's Electric Pit Cooked Pork Barbecue
with Barbecue Sauce in 1-pound and 10-pound tubs.
Codes: Produced prior to May 8, 2002. The number
"EST. 9088" appears in the USDA mark of inspection on the label.
Problem: The product is incorrectly labeled
(misbranded) by not declaring the anchovies (an allergen) contained in the
product.
Discovered: On May 6, 2002, FSIS
personnel conducting a routine formulation monitoring task at the establishment
determined that anchovies were present in the product and were not declared on
the product label.
Establishment: Radd Dew's Bar-B-Que
Pit 3430 Highway 701 South Conway, SC 29527
Contact: Jim Dew, Owner, 843-397-3453
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 7,000 pounds
Distribution: South Carolina and North
Carolina
Consumer Alert: Undeclared Sulfites in Pickled Vietnamese Egg Plant
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Nathan L.
Rudgers today warned sulfite-allergic consumers and asthmatics to avoid
consuming "Supreme Quality Pickled Vietnamese egg plant" due to the
presence of undeclared sulfites in the product.
The product was sold by 99 Oriental Food Service,
Inc., 837 Niagara Street, Buffalo, New York. Pickled Vietnamese egg plant is
packaged in a 16 oz. glass jar. The container is not coded. The product was
exported by Thai World Import & Export Co., Ltd., Bangkok, Thailand. It was
sold in the Buffalo area.
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 purchased "Supreme
Quality Pickled Vietnamese egg plant" from 99 Oriental Food Service, Inc.
should return it to the place of purchase.
Moonstruck Chocolate Co. Issues Allergy Alert on
Undeclared Egg Whites in Their Moonstruck Chocolatier Classic 9 pc., Classic 16
pc. and 12 pc. Spring Collections
Moonstruck Chocolate Co., of
Portland, Oregon is recalling their Moonstruck Chocolatier Classic 9 pc.,
Classic 16 pc. and 12 pc. Spring Collection boxes. Each of these boxed
collections contains a single Toffee Truffle with a small flower decoration
appliqué found to contain undeclared egg whites. People who have an allergy or
severe sensitivity to egg whites run the risk of serious or life-threatening
allergic reaction if they consume this product.
The recalled Toffee Truffle
can be found in Moonstruck's Classic 9 pc., Classic 16 pc., and 12 pc. Spring
Collection boxes distributed through retail stores located in Illinois,
Indiana, Connecticut, Oregon, and California, and nationwide mail-order
service. The product will have a "best enjoyed by date" up through
July 19, 2002. Less than fourteen hundred boxed collections are affected by the
recall. There have been no reported illnesses to date.
The recall was initiated
after it was discovered that product containing egg whites (small flower
decoration on the Toffee Truffle) was distributed in packaging that did not
reveal the presence of egg whites. Subsequent investigation indicated a problem
with the company's reevaluation process of outsourced material ingredient
contents.
Current packaging of this
product has been corrected with the proper labeling of "contains egg
whites." Requests for refunds or replacement product will be honored.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at: 1-800-557-MOON.
PRODUCT a) Truffle Babies, a
chocolate, peanut butter and almond confection individually wrapped, one ounce
pieces.
b) Mighty Marshmallows, a
chocolate dipped marshmallow, individually wrapped in clear cellophane with no
ingredient statement.
CODE Products are not coded.
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER Colt, Inc., Nashville, TN
REASON The products contained
undeclared milk ingredients.
VOLUME OF
PRODUCT IN COMMERCE a) 19,680 pieces; b) 12,240 pieces.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.
PRODUCT GFS (Gordon Food Service)
brand 12-inch Turtle Elegance Torte, Reorder NO. 610151, each case contains two
torte cakes,
Net Wt. 4lbs 3oz. Sold as
frozen product.
CODE All lots on the market at
the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER Arnie's Bakery, Grand Rapids, MI
REASON The product contained
undeclared eggs.
VOLUME OF
PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Unknown.
DISTRIBUTION
IN,
IL, KY, MI, OH, PA and WV.
PRODUCT a) Masa Real Coconut various
weights, packed in 9 count clear
plastic trays;
b) Masa Real Guava various
weights, packed in 9 count clear
plastic trays;
c) Croissants, various
weights, packed in two, four or six
pack clear trays.
CODE "Sell By" dates
before February 3, 2002.
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER Winn Dixie Stores, Inc., Jacksonville, FL
REASON The products contained
undeclared egg ingredients.
VOLUME OF
PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Unknown.
DISTRIBUTION
FL.
PRODUCT Ingles Best Banana Split Ice
Cream in half-gallon oval cartons.
CODE Code: 5 13 02.
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER Dairy Fresh, Inc., LLC Winston-Salem, NC
REASON The product contained
undeclared almonds.
VOLUME OF
PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 5,298 half gallons.
DISTRIBUTION
AL,
GA, NC, SC, TN and VA.
PRODUCT Stella D'Oro Coffee Treats
Anisette Toast Cookies, item #194, Net Wt. 6.5 oz., UPC 73510-00194.
Some of the almond toast
product was packaged in Stella D'Oro Anisette Toast, item #194,, and the
mislabeled packages were
then placed in correctly
labeled cases of Stella D'Oro Almond Toast, 12 packages per case.
CODE Lot 2163 AB101.
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURERRecalling Firm: Kraft Foods Inc., Northfield, IL
Manufacturer: Stella D'Oro, Bronx, NY.
REASON Some packages actually
contain a second product, almond toast cookies. Almonds are not listed as an
ingredient on the label of
the anisette toast cookies.
VOLUME OF
PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 2,688 cases.
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide.
PRODUCT Badia Ground Oregano, 1 3/4
oz. bottle.
CODE Lot # 0104602 with
expiration 092006 or 102006.
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER Badia Spices, Inc., Miami, FL
REASON The product with 102006
expiration was contaminated with salmonella. The product with the 092006
expiration was
manufactured from the same
bulk lot.
VOLUME OF
PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 16,296/1.75 oz. Bottles.
DISTRIBUTION
FL,
NY, MD, GA, MA, Puerto Rico and Guatemala, Bahamas and the West Indies.
PRODUCT Ultra Slim-Fast brand with
Soy Protein Ready to Drink Liquid Shakes in 11.5 fl. oz. sizes:
(a) Orange-Pineapple; (b)
Apple-Cranberry-Raspberry; (c) Orange-Strawberry-Banana.
CODE “BEST BY” dates affected:
JANUARY 2002
FEBRUARY 2002
MARCH 2002.
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Slim-Fast Foods Co, (a Unilever Co.), West Palm Beach,
FL
Manufacturer: Kagome, Inc., Slim-Fast Foods Co., Los
Banos, CA.
REASON Products are contaminated
with butyric acid anaerobes, resulting in sour taste and swollen cans.
VOLUME OF
PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 13,896,864 cans.
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
and Internationally.
Nationwide Recall of Susie Brand Imported Cantaloupe Due to Potential Health Risk
The I. Kunik Company of McAllen, Texas is issuing a
nationwide voluntary recall of its Susie brand cantaloupes because of their
association with outbreaks of foodborne illness throughout the United States
and Canada. The outbreaks of Salmonella poona that have infected dozens
of people throughout parts of the United States and Canada are linked to the
Susie brand of cantaloupe which is imported from Mexico and distributed in the
United States and Canada.
Salmonella poona is an organism which can cause serious and
sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and
others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella
poona often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal
pain. In rare circumstances, infection can result in the organism getting into
the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections
(i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. The cantaloupe was sold
in retail stores and restaurants and possibly used in other institutions. Fresh
cantaloupe has a shelf life of 7-10 days.
This recall resulted from an FDA traceback of these
foodborne outbreaks. As a result of this investigation, FDA has taken steps to
prevent the importation of any other contaminated cantaloupe. FDA is detaining
all cantaloupe imported by I. Kunik from Mexico. The agency is also working
with the company, states and other government agencies to investigate this
matter. Retailers, restaurants and food service operations should determine if
any of their existing stock of cantaloupe was purchased or sold under the Susie
brand name, and if so, remove it from sale. Any cantaloupe bearing this brand
name should not be consumed.
Sun Star Trading Corp. Recalls Uneviscerated Processed Fish
Sun Star Trading Corp. announced today that it is
recalling uneviscerated processed fish distributed from its 80 E. 98th Street,
Brooklyn, New York location. The product, "Sun Star Croaker" was
discovered and sampled by Department food inspectors during a routine
inspection at a retail market in Queens. Samples analyzed at the New York State
Food Laboratory confirmed that the fish had not been eviscerated prior to
processing. This product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum
spores, which can cause Botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food-borne
illness.
The sale of this type of fish is prohibited under
New York State Agriculture and Markets regulations because Clostridium
botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any
other portion of the fish. Uneviscerated processed fish has been linked to
outbreaks of botulism poisoning. Symptoms of Botulism include blurred or double
vision, general weakness, poor reflexes, difficulty swallowing and respiratory
paralysis. Consumers who have "Sun Star Croaker" are advised not to
eat it.
The product is packaged in uncoded, 1 pound and 2
pound, sealed plastic bags. It is a product of China. It was distributed to
Chinese markets in Queens. Consumers with questions should contact the Law
Offices of Hanbin Wang, 277 Broadway Suite 1307, New York, NY 10007 at (212)
577-2220.
FDA
ANNOUNCES A RECALL BY EVERLASTING DISTRIBUTORS, INC OF "ABC" BRAND
MINI JELLY SNACK CUPS
The Food and Drug
Administration is announcing a recall by Everlasting Distributors, Inc., of
Bayonne, N.J., of 1,197 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 New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, Florida,
Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia under the
"ABC" brand.
The mini jelly candies come in six varieties: Durian Cocode Nut Jelly, Gueiling Gau Cocode Nut Jelly, Peach Cocode Nut Jelly, Taro Cocode Nut Jelly, Lychee Cocode Nut Jelly and Mango Cocode Nut Jelly. Each mini jelly cup is about the size of single-serve coffee creamer. The candies come in 14 oz. bags packed 30 to a case.
These candies contain the
ingredient "konjac" (also known as conjac, konnyaku, yam flour, or
glucomannan). The Food and Drug Administration and the Consumer Product Safety
Commission staff 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.
"FDA urges everyone to
avoid consuming these candies, which present a major choking hazard," said
Dr. Lester M. Crawford, FDA Deputy Commissioner. Consumers are urged to return
this product to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may call
Everlasting Distributors, Inc., at 201-823-0800.
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.
PRODUCT Edyís Grand Ice Cream
Limited Edition Girl Scouts Samoas Cookie, 1.75 Quarts in Round paper
ìConvocanî ice cream package.
CODE "48-18-42 0920AL"
Stamped on bottom of carton.
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Dreyer's Grand
Ice Cream, Oakland, CA
Manufacturer: Dreyer's Grand
Ice Cream, Houston, TX.
REASON The product contained
undeclared peanuts and egg yolk.
VOLUME OF
PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 5,241 packages.
DISTRIBUTION
AL,
FL, MS, NC, OH and TN.
PRODUCT Portagen iron fortified
nutritionally complete powder with medium chain triglycerides in 1 pound
cans.
CODE Lot BMC17.
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Mead Johnson
Nutritionals, Evansville, IN
Manufacturer: Mead Johnson Nutritionals, Zeeland, MI.
REASON The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention linked consumption of the product to an outbreak of
Enterobacter sakazakii infection, including one death, in infants.
VOLUME OF
PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 17358 cans.
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
and Australia, Hong Kong and Spain.
PRODUCT Polly-O brand Original
Ricotta Cheese, net wt. 15 oz*.(*Pollio Press release incorrectly listed this
as the 3 lb. size).
CODE DEC-10 PD1 located on the
bottom of the container.
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Pollio Italian
Cheese Company (aka Pollio Dairy Products), Mineola, NY
Manufacturer: Pollio Italian Cheese Company, Campbell, NY.
REASON The Department of Defense
found Salmonella in a sample of Polly-O Original Ricotta Cheese.
VOLUME OF
PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 6,579 cases.
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide.
PRODUCT Best Yet brand Stir Fry
Vegetables with Noodles ñ Premium Quality in 16 ounce (1 lb) multi-color
plastic bags.
CODE P24A2A or (P24A2B).
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER Patterson Frozen Foods, Patterson, CA
REASON The product contains
undeclared eggs.
VOLUME OF
PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 280 cases.
DISTRIBUTION
CA,
NV, UT and ID.
PRODUCT La Monica Scungilli, Sliced
Conch 6.5 oz and 29 oz cans. Ingredients: Conch (Scungilli), Water, and Salt.
CODE All lots on the market at
the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER Cape May Foods, Burleigh, NJ
REASON The product contained
undeclared sulfites.
VOLUME OF
PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1,235,280 /6.5oz cans; 787,092 /29 oz. cans.
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide.
PRODUCT Cobblestone Mill 8 Sandwich
Rolls (also known as Seeded 8 count hamburger buns), net weight 15 ounces.
CODE
Best if used by SEPT 12, 07
247, with a black twist tie;
Best if used by SEPT 13, 07
248, with a yellow twist tie;
Best if used by SEPT 15, 07
250, with a green twist tie;
Best if used by SEPT 17, 07
252, with a orange twist tie;
Best if used by SEPT 18, 07
253, with a blue twist tie.
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Flowers Bakeries, Thomasville, GA
Manufacturer: Flowers
Bakery, Morristown, TN.
REASON The product contained
undeclared eggs.
VOLUME OF
PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 33,399 units.
DISTRIBUTION
WV,
KY, NC, SC, TN OH and VA.
PRODUCT Chocolate Filled Croissants
packaged in clear plastic in-store boxes, approx. 14 oz., labeled in part: **
KASH N KARRY SELL BY
DATE NET WT "
CODE All croissants on the market
at the time the recall was initiated that did not list pecan meal as an
ingredient.
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER Kash N' Karry Supermarkets, Inc., Tampa, FL
REASON The product contained
undeclared pecan meal.
VOLUME OF
PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1,700 per month.
DISTRIBUTION
Florida.
PRODUCT Fleischmann's Unsalted
Margarine in 1 lb. packages with 4 - 1/4lb. sticks per package.
CODE Code 2471248 APR 15 02 EN 15
and Best if used by "APR 15 02 EN 15".
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: ConAgra Dairy
Foods Company, Downers Grove, IL
Manufacturer: ConAgra Dairy Foods, Indianapolis, IN.
REASON Unsalted margarine contains
a second product, original (salted) margarine that has whey as an added
ingredient.
VOLUME OF
PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Approx. 3,600 pounds.
DISTRIBUTION
NJ,
CT, DE, NY and PA.
PRODUCT