MAY 2003

 

WEEK ENDING MAY 3


PRODUCT
Yellow Fin Tuna - Vacuum packaged.
CODE The product was uncoded.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Schneider's Fish & Seafood Corp, Cheektowaga, NY

REASON Unlabeled product and lack of assurance of proper temperature controls during thawing.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 110 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION NY.


PRODUCT Paradise Brand; Cryo-Freeze Tuna Steaks.
CODE
a) Burris Lot #89892;
b) Burris Lot #87869;
c) Americold Lot #25282.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Ocean Duke Corporation, Torrance, CA,

REASON Vacuum-packaged tuna loins were inadequately labeled resulting in the potential for the formation of C. botulinum toxin due to temperature abuse.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
a) 2,500 cases of 6/8 oz;
b) 3,300 cases of 6/8 oz;
c) 795 cases of 8/10 oz.
DISTRIBUTION NY, MD, OH, IL, and MA.


PRODUCT Springfield Smoked Fish Co., Inc. Brand: Vacum Packed:

a) Smoked Trout Fillets. Various weights 1.22-10.38 lbs.
b) Smoked Lemon Peppered Mackerel Fillets. Various Wts. from 14-10.0 lbs.
c) Smoked Mackerel Fillets. Various wts. .94-15.15 lbs.
d) Smoked Bluefish Fillets. Various wts. from .79-50.01 lbs. 5 Lb. and 8 oz tubs purchased prior to 3/9/02:
e) Smoked White Fish. 
f) Smoked White Fish Salad.
CODE
a) Mfg. Code #48;
b) Mfg. Code #47;
c) Mfg. Code #17;
d) Mfg. Code #11;
5 Lb. and 8 oz tubs purchased prior to 3/9/02:
e) Smoked White Fish;
f) Smoked White Fish Salad.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Springfield Smoked Fish Co., Inc. Springfield, MA,

REASON Products may be underprocessed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
a) 43.04 lbs;
b) 21.19 lbs;
c) 21.51 lbs;
d) 71.38 lbs;
e) Undetermined;
f) Undetermined.
DISTRIBUTION MA, CO, and NJ.


PRODUCT
Vacuum packed fish products as follows:
a) Cold Smoked CR King.
b) Cold Smoked Bellies
c) Cold Smoked Trim.
d) CR King Lox Sides.
e) Cold Smoked Nova Lox.
f) Cold Smoked Nova Side.
g) King Salmon Lox Sides.
h) Cold Smoked Portions.
i) Cold Smoked Lox KS.
CODE All products on the market during the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Smoki Foods, Inc., Seattle, WA,
REASON The products may not have adequate water phase salt levels resulting in the potential for C. botulinum toxin formation.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 13,441 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION WA, and HI.

 

 

Product(s) Recalled: Cangialosi brand Sweet Italian Sausage/Beef Sausage/Sliced Fully Cooked, sold in 10-pound boxes.

Production Dates/Identifying Codes: Produced on April 29, 2003. Each box bears the production date April 29, 2003 stamped on the label. The establishment code "EST. 18193" appears inside the USDA mark of inspection.

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

Consumer Contact: Giacomo Cangialosi, 336-665-5775

Media Contact: Giacomo Cangialosi, 336-665-5775

Quantity Recalled: Approximately 180 pounds

Distribution: Virginia & North Carolina

 

Product(s) Recalled: Cajun Chicken Salad

Production Dates/Identifying Codes: Produced on April 29, 2003. The products subject to recall are five-pound tubs of "Blue Ridge Farms Cajun Chicken Salad," packed in individual cartons. Each tub and carton label has a bar code of "38419096130" and bears a use by date of "05/28/03." Each carton and tub also bears the establishment code "P-21279" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

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

Consumer Contact: David Monk, Vice President of Sales, 708-748-4405

Media Contact: Richard Siegel, Chief Operations Officer, 708-748-4405

Quantity Recalled: Approximately 400 pounds

Distribution:  Alabama, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and Texas

 

WEEK ENDING MAY 10


PRODUCT Mexican pastries:
a) Pan Heuvo.
b) Pan Fino.
c) Cupcakes.
Any of the above products may be packed in a clear plastic bag labeled in part: "PAN DULCE JUANITA'S. The labeling on the back of the package lists each product followed by the ingredients for each product. This "generic" bag is used for 5 different pastry items. Products are packed 6/bag and 8/bag.
CODE Products coded with a date code of 11/30/02 and prior.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Dominguez Family Enterprises dba Juanita's Fine Foods Hood River, OR,

REASON Undeclared certified colors as follows: a & b) yellow 5 & 6, red 3 & 40; c) yellow 5 & 6.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
a) 300 cases/18 pkg per case/6 count;
b) 392 ctns/12/8 count;
c) 368 cases/12 pkg6 count.
DISTRIBUTION WA, OR, ID, CA, TX, and UT.


PRODUCT Mexican pastries: Ojos. .
The products may be packed in a clear plastic bag labeled in part: "PAN DULCE JUANITA'S. The labeling on the back of the package lists each product followed by the ingredients for each product. This "generic" bag is used for 5 different pastry items. Products are packed 6/bag and 8/bag.
CODE Products coded with a date code of 11/30/02 and prior.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Dominguez Family Enterprises dba Juanita's Fine Foods Hood River, OR,

REASON Undeclared certified colors, red 3 & 40, blue 1.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 38 cases/18 pkg/6 count.
DISTRIBUTION WA, OR, ID, CA, TX, and UT.

 

WEEK ENDING MAY 17

 

PRODUCT Sabra Salads brand Lox Spread (Smoked Nova Scotia Salmon), packed in 7-ounce plastic containers. 
CODE 090102 (on lid).
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Blue and White Food Products Corp., Astoria, NY,

REASON Product was contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 453 - 7 oz. units.
DISTRIBUTION NY and NJ.


PRODUCT BOTANAS Mexico's Best Snacks brand "BOTANA DE FIESTA" (Assorted Snacks Spicy), Net wt. 3.0 oz..
CODE All products on the market at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER La Mexicana Enterprises, Inc., Corona, NY,

REASON The product, consisting mainly of shelled peanuts, does not bear an ingredient statement.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Undetermined.
DISTRIBUTION The firm operates on a cash & carry basis so no record was available.


PRODUCT Natural Treasures TMG Dietary Supplement, Trimethylglycine-Homocystine Manager, 60 capsules.
CODE Lot 001TMG9.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER American Supplement Technologies, Inc., Tempe, AZ,

REASON The dietary supplement contained smaller amount of Vitamin B12 than listed on the label.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Undetermined.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.

 

WEEK ENDING MAY 24


PRODUCT  Imported Havarti cheese packaged in random-weight 7-10 oz. packages under the following brands:
1. Danish Garden Imported 60% Danish Havarti Cheese;
2. Prima Della Imported 60% Danish Havarti Cheese;
3. Schnucks Danish Havarti.
CODE Sell-by dates of November l, 2002 through February 18 and March 12, 2003.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Swiss American Importing, St Louis, MO,
REASON Cheese may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 52,998.29 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.


PRODUCT Food Club brand Tartar Sauce, 8 fl. Oz. glass jars, UPC 0-36800-18438-1.
CODE The following represents all lot numbers currently within shelf life: 20030226R1; 20030210R1; 20021216R1; 20021114R1; 20021105R1; 20021025R1; 20020924R1; 20020907R1; 20020805R1; 20020703R1; 20020702R1; 20020307R1; 20020224R1.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER The Carriage House Companies, Inc., Fredonia, NY,
REASON The product contains undeclared egg yolks.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 5,155 cases x 12 jars.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.

 

PRODUCT Fancy Candy Platter, 28 oz. There are two known product labels. Both with different ingredient statements.
1) "ING: Milk chocolate covered raisins, rainbow non pareils, chocolate pretzels, juju fish, yogurt pretzels, super sour worms";
2) "ING: Rainbow non pereils, chocolate covered peanuts, chocolate pretzels, juju fish, yogurt pretzels, super
sour worms."
CODE All products on the market at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER J & D Fine Foods, Brooklyn, NY, 
REASON Candy platters contained undeclared peanuts.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 160 cases x 12 per case.
DISTRIBUTION MA, CT, RI, and NY.


PRODUCT Market Basket brand Brownie Fudge Ice Cream in half-gallon containters.
CODE Code Date: 12/04/03 0905.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER H. P. Hood, Inc., Chelsea, MA,
REASON The product contained undeclared eggs.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1,275 cases.
DISTRIBUTION MA, and NH.


PRODUCT Chinese Herb Soup packaged in a flexible plastic bag, Net Cont. 78 (+/-5).
CODE 2000.11.20.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Mon Chong Loong Trading Corp., Maspeth, NY,
REASON The product contained undeclared sulfites.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Undetermined.
DISTRIBUTION NY.


PRODUCT Rose brand Raison Golden (Golden Raisins) packed in plastic bags, Net Wt. 7 oz.
CODE All products on the market at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Best Foods, Inc., Maspeth, NY,
REASON The product contained undeclared sulfites.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 5 cases (24 - 7 oz. packages per case).
DISTRIBUTION NY, and FL.

 

PRODUCT a) Dried smoked catfish steaks packed in flexible plastic bags. The product does not bear a statement of identification or weight, only the manufacturer is identified on the label.
b) Dried smoked catfish whole fish packed in flexible plastic bags. The product does not bear a statement of identification or weight, only the manufacturer is identified on the label.
CODE All products shipped between August 24 - September 8, 2002 are subject to recall.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Hope African Food Line & Seafood Supply,
REASON The firm violated its Consent Decree of Permanent Injunction by continuing to ship dried smoked catfish products to consumers after August 23, 2002.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Approximately 2,500 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION IL, MD, TX, GA, FL, TN, MN, CO, NJ, and CA.


PRODUCT Guacamole Dip, packaged in 6.5 oz cups (12 per case) and 16 oz cups (6 per case), labeled under the Lucerne (6.5 oz), Lakeview (6.5 oz and 16 oz), and Bashas (16 oz) brand names. The products are to be refrigerated.
CODE All lots on the market at the time the recall was initiated. Catalog/Item numbers: 001622 (Lucerne, 6.5 oz), 001623 (Lakeview, 6.5 oz), 001624 (Bashas, 16 oz), and 001625 (Lakeview, 16 oz).
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Lakeview Farms, Inc., Delphos, OH,
REASON The product contains undeclared color, FD&C Yellow #6.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
10,298 cases (64,908 units).
DISTRIBUTION CA, AZ, PA, IL, IA, TX, and UT.


PRODUCT Botanas Mexico's Best Snacks brand "Botana Fiesta" (Assorted Snacks Spicy), Net Wt. 2 oz.
CODE  None.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER  La Mexican Enterprises, Inc., Corona, NY,
REASON The product, consisting mainly of shelled peanuts, does not bear an ingredient statement.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Undetermined.
DISTRIBUTION Firm operates on a cash and carry basis so no records are available.


PRODUCT THERMO-TEK Capsules, Product number 01-100, packaged in 250 cc red plastic bottles with black ribbed plastic caps, 120 capsules per bottle. Product was labeled in part, "*** IRON-TEK *** Advanced Performance Nutrition *** ADVANCED FAT LOSS CATALYST *** Now Contains: Yohimbine and Theophylline *** THERMO-TEK *** 120 CAPSULES *** Dietary Supplement *** IRON-TEK ADVANCED PERFORMANCE NUTRITION ***.
CODE  All codes of IRON-TEK brand Thermo-Tek Capsules packaged
in red plastic bottles - specifically codes 2419, 2317, and other codes distributed before January 2001 which had been contract manufactured by Horizon for IRON-TEK.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER  Recalling Firm: IRON-TEK Advanced Nutrition, Inc. Hauppauge, NY,.
Manufacturer: Horizon Pharmaceuticals Inc., St. Petersburg, FL.
REASON The dietary supplement contained a smaller amount of theophylline than listed on the label.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 6,580 bottles
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide, the West Indies, and West Africa.

 

WEEK ENDING MAY 31


PRODUCT Ricotta Salata, Pasta Stuffing Cheese, Made from 100 % pure sheeps milk, cultures, rennet, salt. Imported from Italy. Pressed cooked cheese. Product was distributed in bulk and in pre-cut pieces.  
CODE Bulk product code - PD 5/23/02. Pre-cut - sell by dates from January 4, 2003 through February 20, 2003.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Schratter Foods, Inc., Fairfield, NJ,
REASON Ricotta Salata Cheese was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes by the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 6,702 pounds.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.


PRODUCT a) Easy Bake "N Design Cookie Sets containing pink and blue FooDoodler markers.

b) Easy Bake "N Design Cookie Sets containing red and yellow FooDoodler markers.
CODE a) Product number: 60813/60821;
b) Product number: 60814/60821.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Hasbro, Inc., Pawtucket, RI, by press release and telephone on April 10, 2003, and by letter on April 11, 2003. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON White cookie mix packet contains undeclared nonfat dried milk.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Approx. 155,000 units.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.

 

PRODUCT a) Ashdon Farms Chocolate Covered Raisins, Net WT. 7 oz., packed in plastic bags;
b) Girl Scouts Chocolate Covered Raisins, Net Wt., 12 oz., packed in cans.
CODE   a) Production code "2305A6"; b) Production code "2283A10".
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Ashdon Farms, Waukesha, WI,
REASON Product labeled as "Chocolate covered Raisins" actually contains a mixture of chocolate covered raisins and chocolate covered peanuts.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE a) 133 cases of 24/7 oz. per case; b) 98 cases of 12/12 oz per case.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.


PRODUCT Western Guacamole, frozen; 12/1 lb. plastic tubs per case; Product of Mexico; product number 000259-7692197.
CODE Lot 2266.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER AvoCo International LLC, Rosemont, IL,
REASON The product was contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 463 cases.
DISTRIBUTION NJ, MA, VA, CT, NY, and PA.


PRODUCT a) A liquid product labeled only on the cap as "100% Fresh Lime Juice Packed by Florida Citrus Made in USA." The reconstituted mix was Placed in one gallon plastic jugs with no ingredient statement.
b) A liquid product labeled only on the cap as "100% Fresh Lemon Juice. Packed by Florida Citrus Made in USA." The reconstituted
mix was Placed in one gallon plastic jugs with no ingredient statement.
CODE All products on the market at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Florida Citrus Juice Company, Tampa, FL,

REASON The product, misbranded as 100% juice, fails to list dry egg whites as an ingredient.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 50 gallons.
DISTRIBUTION FL, and GA.

 

PRODUCT Winter Melon Candy, Net Wt.; 12 oz. (340 g), packaged in a flexible plastic bag, Ing: plum, salt, sugar. PRODUCT OF TAIWAN.
CODE All products on the market at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Sunny Lake Trading, Inc., Brooklyn, NY,
REASON The product contained undeclared sulfites (2394 ppm).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 26 cases (50 packages per case).
DISTRIBUTION NY.


PRODUCT a) Sau-Sea(R) Lobster SPREAD, KEEP REFRIGERATED, NET WT. 7.5 OZ (212 g), packaged in a plastic tub with lid.  
b) Sau-Sea(R) Shrimp SPREAD with Roasted Garlic, KEEP REFRIGERATED, NET WT. 7.5 OZ (212 g), packaged in a plastic tub with lid.  
c) Sau-Sea(R) Crab SPREAD with Jalapeno, KEEP REFRIGERATED, NET WT. 7.5 OZ (212g), packaged in a plastic tub with lid.
Products were packaged in a rigid plastic containers with a use by date imprinted on the containers (see codes). There are 12 - 8 oz.
containers per case.
CODE a) Item # 08066; "Use by Date": 7/25/02, 8/10/02, 9/05/02, 9/20/02;
b) Item # 08067; "Use by Date": 7/25/02, 8/10/02, 8/29/02, 9/20/02;
c) Item # 08064; "Use by Date": 7/25/02, 8/10/02, 8/22/02, 9/05/02, 9/20/02.
NOTE: the spreads have a shelf life that is equal to 60 days from the date of production.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER  Recalling Firm: Sau-Sea Foods, Inc, Tarrytown, NY,
Manufacturer: Zebu Enterprises, LLC Shrewsbury, NJ. FDA initiated recall is complete.
REASON Seafood spreads contain undeclared ingredients including egg white and wheat gluten.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
a) 462 cs (12 - 7.5 oz. units/case);
b) 420 cs (12 - 7.5 oz. units/case);
c) 299 cs (12 - 7.5 oz. units/case).
DISTRIBUTION NY, IL, GA, and OH.


PRODUCT Cold-smoked salmon pieces (trimmings) in unlabeled clear plastic vacuum packages. Product is stored frozen, packaged in 2-3 lbs. each.  
CODE The firm identified the following date codes: 10-16, 10-28, 10-29, 11-4, and 11-7.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Scandinavian Smoke House, Inc, San Francisco, CA,
REASON Brine reports were not available during the processing of salmon pieces resulting in the potential for the formation of C. botulinum toxin.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 233 pieces.
DISTRIBUTION CA.


PRODUCT Candy products including fudge, jellies, chocolates, taffies, and brittles.
CODE All codes that do not contain an ingredient statement. The firm utilizes a lettering system to designate the month of manufacture and best by month. Each type of product utilizes a different lettering system.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Cranberry Sweets Co., Inc, Coos Bay, OR,
REASON The products do not bear ingredients statements and may contain allergens such as eggs, milk, tree nuts, peanuts, and soy.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 230 varieties of candies.
DISTRIBUTION OR.

 

Product: CHICKEN BIRIYANI/CHICKEN FRIED RICE

Codes: None

Problem: India is not eligible to export chicken product into the United States.

Discovered: Utah State officials notified USDA of the improperly imported product.

Establishment: DHAKA IMPORT AND EXPORT CO. 501 South Kenmore Avenue, #204 Los Angeles, California 90020

Contact: Mr. Hare Krishna Nath, owner, 213-738-1972

Quantity Recalled: Approximately 21,000 pounds

Distribution: Arizona, California, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington.