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
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.
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.
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.
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.