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 Recalls Whole Chocolate Milk Produced in Cedarburg, Wisconsin 

 

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 Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Golden Raisins

 

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.

 

Consumer Alert: Undeclared Sulfites in Rare Fowl & Sea Food

 

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.

 

WEEK ENDING MAY 18

 

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.

 

WEEK ENDING MAY 25

 

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