JULY 2001
WEEK ENDING JULY 7
Product: "REDNECK SWISS BRAND BRATWURST"
Codes: Produced on 6/22/01 and packaged in 6- pound
containers, each container consists of 6-one pound random weight. The packages
labels are marked with the product name "REDNECK" Swiss Brand
"Bratwurst", product code # 252214, and the establishment #
"EST.4940" in the USDA mark of inspection.
Problem: The products may be contaminated with Listeria
monocytogenes.
Discovered: A FSIS microbiological
sample collected on 06-25-2001, returned positive results for Listeria
monocytogenes on 07-01-2001.
Establishment: Stampede Packing
Company 2095 Airport Road Kalispell, MT 59903
Contact: T.S. Laurens, Owner; 406-755-3377
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 100 pounds
Distribution: The States of Montana and
Washington
PRODUCT AND CODE: Product labeled as:
"Nature's Wealth brand Chelated Potassium 99 mg Dietary Supplement",
100-tablets bottles. Firm identified on
the label: "Natural Welath Nutrition
Corp Bohemia, Ny".
REASON: Bottles labeled as "Chelated Potassium 99
mg" actually contained a different product, "Ultra Vita-Min Ultra
Potency Vitamin & Mineral Formula".
MANUFACTURER: NBTY, Inc., Bohemia, NY
DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide
QUANTITY: 1086 - 100 tablet bottles
Product: Ring Bologna, Hot Smoked Sausage, Summer
Sausage, and Butcher Bologna
Codes:
Produced
between 5/08/01 and 6/10/01. The packages are sold in vacuum-sealed packages
and bear the establishment number "EST. 9538" inside the USDA mark of
inspection. The products are also cut to order at deli counters. The products
being recalled are:
Whole
ring and half-ring of "WEAVER'S OF WELLSVILLE" brand "RING
BOLOGNA,"
"WEAVER'S
OF WELLSVILLE" brand "HOT SMOKED SAUSAGE,"
"WEAVER'S
OF WELLSVILLE" brand "SUMMER SAUSAGE TURKEY ADDED," and
"WEAVER'S
OF WELLSVILLE" brand "BUTCHER BOLOGNA."
Problem: The product may be contaminated with drug
residues.
Discovered: FSIS collected a
microbiological residue surveillance sample on April 20, 2001, that returned
positive results for penicillin, an antibiotic, and sulfadimethoxine, an
antimicrobial, on June 01, 2001. The product represented by the sample was used
as an ingredient in the production of the above-mentioned products.
Establishment: Ken Weaver Meats, Inc. P.O. Box 66 Wellsville, PA 17365
Contact: Craig Weaver, Secretary, 717-432-4146
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 5,000 pounds
Distribution: Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin,
Perry, and York Counties in Pennsylvania
Product: GROUND BEEF PATTIES
Codes: Produced on June 27, 2001 and packed in
12-pound cases labeled "SIERRA MEAT COMPANY GROUND BEEF PATTIES."
Each case is marked with a date of "June 27 01" and bears the
establishment number "EST. 1438" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Problem: The product may be contaminated with E. coli
O157: H7
Discovered: A routine microbiological
sample collected by FSIS on June 27, 2001, returned positive results for E.coli
O157:H7 on July 3, 2001
Establishment: Sierra Meat Company 1700 E. 2nd Street Reno, NV 89502
Contact: Roy Shuey, Operations Manager, and
775-322-4073 ext.108
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 2,400 pounds
Distribution: Nevada
Product: "BONELESS HICKORY SMOKED FULLY COOKED
HAM"
Codes: Sliced on June 27, 2001 and packaged in 4-
ounce, 8-ounce and 5-pound packages. The packages labels are marked with the
product name "BONELESS HICKORY SMOKED FULLY COOKED HAM", product lot
code "P-1144", and the establishment # "EST.2424" in the
USDA mark of inspection.
Problem: The products may be contaminated with Listeria
monocytogenes.
Discovered: A routine FSIS
microbiological sample collected on 6/27/01, returned positive results for
Listeria monocytogenes on 7/04/01.
Establishment: Jim S Market & Locker
Inc. P.O. Box 111 Harlan, Iowa 51537
Contact: Jim Goeser, Owner and President; 712-755-5158
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 70 pounds
Distribution: Omaha, Nebraska and
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutramigen® 16-OZ. Powder Infant Formula and Nutramigen® 32-OZ. Ready-To-Use Infant Formula Recalled Due To Spanish-Language Labeling Error That Could Result in Adverse Health Affects, Product is Safe When Prepared Correctly
Mead
Johnson Nutritionals is recalling certain batches of Nutramigen® 16-oz. powder infant
formula and Nutramigen®
32-oz. ready-to-use infant formula because the Spanish-language side of the
label for both products gives incorrect preparation instructions. The
English-language instructions are correct and the product is safe to use as
directed in English. If not properly prepared, Nutramigen® 16-oz. powder infant
formula and Nutramigen®
32-oz. ready-to-use infant formula have the potential to cause serious adverse
health effects such as seizures, irregular heart beat, renal failure or in
extreme cases, death. Symptoms to look for include vomiting, diarrhea,
decreased urine output, irritability, decreased activity or sunken eyes.
If
your infant has experienced any of these symptoms while consuming either of
these products contact your pediatrician or health care provider. Infants
living in hot climates, as well as those with fever, pre-existing diarrhea, or
chronic illness are at increased risk for life-threatening complications.
The
affected Nutramigen 16-oz. powder product includes the following batch codes: BHC43,
BHC44, BJC45, BJC46, BJC47, BJC48, BKC49, BKC50, BLC51, BLC52, BLC53, BMC54,
BMC55, BMC56, BAM57, BAM58, BBM59, BBM60, BBM61, BCM62, BCM63, BCM64, BDM65,
BDM66, BEM67, BEM68, BEM69, BEM70, BEM71, BEM72, BFM73, and BFM74. The batch
codes are embossed on the bottom of each can.
The
affected Nutramigen 32-oz. ready-to-use product includes the following batch
codes: MBM90, MBM91, MCM92, MCM93, MCM94, MDM95, MDM96, MEM97, MFM00 and MFM01.
The batch codes are embossed on the top of each can.
Both
Nutramigen product forms, 16-oz. powder and 32-oz. ready-to-use, were
distributed nationwide, as well as in Guam, the Dominican Republic and Puerto
Rico.
Consumers who have cans of product from these batches may
return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or use the
following preparation instructions. For Nutramigen 16-oz. powder consumers
should mix one packed level scoop with each 2 fl.oz. of water. For Nutramigen
32-oz. ready-to-use formula pour directly from the can and do not add water. Consumers
with questions regarding the recall can call the Mead Johnson Nutritionals
Customer Resource Center at 1-800-718-7725. Pete Paradossi Mead Johnson
Nutritionals
812/429-7413; Susan Wedeking Public Affairs 812/429-5674
BelGioioso
Cheese, Inc. of Wilmington, CA is recalling 300 pounds of its 8-ounce
bags of Fresh Mozzarella packed in water because of contamination 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 infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant
women. The recalled bags were distributed in Southern California in retail
stores.
The
product comes in an 8-ounce, printed package marked with an expiration date of
7/16/01 printed on the package.
The
contamination was noted after routine testing by the Food and Drug
Administration revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. This
recall is being conducted with the knowledge of FDA. Consumers who have
purchased 8-ounce bags of Fresh Mozzarella with a 7/16/01 code date are urged
to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with
questions may contact the company at 1-877-863-2123.
BelGioioso
Cheese, Inc. of Denmark, WI is recalling 3,900 pounds of its 8-ounce
bags of vacuum pack Fresh Mozzarella because of possible contamination 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 infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among
pregnant women. The recalled bags were distributed throughout the United
States.
The
product comes in an 8-ounce, printed package marked with an expiration date of
7/23/01 printed on the package. No illnesses have been reported to date in
connection with this problem.
The
possible contamination was noted after routine testing by the Food and Drug
Administration revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. This
recall is being conducted with the knowledge of FDA. Consumers who have
purchased 8-ounce bags of Fresh Mozzarella with a 7/23/01 code date are urged
to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with
questions may contact the company at 1-877-863-2123.
Product:
The ground
beef products subject to recall are labeled as follows:
"GROUND
BEEF NOT LESS THAN 75% LN,"
"+3
LBS GRD BF NOT LESS THAN 75% LN,"
"GROUND
CHUCK NOT LESS THAN 80% LN,"
"+3
LBS GRD CHK NOT LS THN 80% LN,"
"GROUND
ROUND NOT LESS THN 85% LN," and
"GROUND
SIRLOIN NOT LS THN 95% LN."
Codes:
Each
package is marked "Jewel Store # 2777" and bears a sell by date of
"07/06/01."
Problem:
May be
contaminated with E. coli O157:H7
Discovered: The problem was discovered through routine FSIS microbiological
sampling.
Establishment: A Jewel-Osco retail
store, operating as Jewel Store #2777, at 2777 South 6th St.,
Springfield, Ill
Contact: Jewel-Osco’s Customer
Service Line at (800) 539-3561
Quantity Recalled: Unknown
Distribution: Return it to the place of purchase
Publix
Super Markets Inc. is voluntarily recalling Publix Premium Coffee Almond
Fudge Light Ice Cream half gallon carton sell-by date: 15 NOV 01, 12-444.
This product may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or
severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life threatening
allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Publix
Spokesperson Lee Brunson said, "Through our internal quality assurance
process we were able to recover most of the affected product. Although only 216
cartons were shipped to a limited area of stores, as a precaution we are
recalling all product within this sell-by date purchased in Florida, Georgia,
South Carolina and Alabama."
Publix
is encouraging all customers who purchased the affected product to return the
product to their store for a full refund or replacement. The company has
received one complaint regarding this product.
Product: "MR. MEAT" brand "MEAT BALLS
HAMBURGER" in 10 lb. cases, "MR. MEAT" brand "MEAT BALLS
GROUND BEEF" in 10 lb. cases, "MR. MEAT" brand
"HAMBURGER" in 20 lb. cases and "MR. MEAT" brand
"GROUND BEEF" in 5, 6, 7.5, 10, and 20 lb. cases.
Codes: Produced from June 15, 2001 through July 13,
2001. Each case bears a date code ranging from "0615" to
"0713," and "EST. 2559" appears on the label inside the
USDA seal of inspection.
Problem: The products may contain soy grits that are
not declared on the label. Soy is a Class II allergen.
Discovered: FSIS collected product
samples on July 9, 2001 which returned positive results for soy on July 12,
2001.
Establishment: Academy Packing Company,
Inc. 2881 Wyoming Avenue Dearborn, MI 48120
Contact: Mark Polk, Manager, 313-841-4900
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 29,000 pounds
Distribution: The Detroit, Michigan area
Fortuner's Food Co., Inc. is recalling 4,000 packages of Dried Lily Flower because the product contains undeclared sulfites.People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
Product
was distributed in the New York City area. Fortuner's Dried Lily Flower is
distributed in a uncoded, heat sealed 6 oz. plastic bag.
The
recall was initiated after it was discovered through routine sampling by NYS
Dept. of Agriculture and Markets that the product contained sulfites and was
distributed in packaging that did not declare 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 can occur in
certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of
sulfites. Analysis of the Dried Lily Flower revealed that it contained 84.5
milligrams per serving.
Establishments
who have purchased the 6 oz. packages of Dried Lily Flower can return the
product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions
may contact the company at 718-386-8996.
WEEK ENDING JULY 21
Product: Cajun Style Beef, Brown Sugar Ham, and Roast
Beef.
Codes: Produced on April 26, 2001. The labels bear the
establishment number "EST. 89" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The products being recalled with their sell by dates are as follows:
"Sara
Lee" brand labeled as "U.S.D.A. CHOICE CAJUN STYLE BEEF" with
date code of "SELL BY JUN 27 AS3D" in 8 ounce packages,
"SLICED
U.S.D.A. CHOICE CAJUN STYLE BEEF" with a date code of "SELL BY JUN 27
AS3D" in 2 pound packages,
"Sara
Lee" brand labeled as "U.S.D.A. CHOICE ROAST BEEF" with a date
code of "SELL BY JUN 27 AF1D" or "JUN 27 AF2D" in 8 ounce
packages,
"SLICED
U.S.D.A. CHOICE ROAST BEEF" with a date code "SELL BY JUN 27
AF1D" or "JUN 27 AF2D" in 2 pound packages, and
"Sara
Lee" brand labeled as "BROWN SUGAR HAM WATER ADDED" with a date
code "SELL BY JUL 04 AF3D" or "JUL 04 AF4D" or "JUL 04
AS1D" or "JUL 04 AS2D" in 8 ounce packages.
Problem: The product may be contaminated with Salmonella
sp.
Discovered: In response to a consumer
complaint FSIS collected a microbiological investigative sample on July 12,
2001, that returned positive results for Salmonella sp. on July 18,
2001. Initial tests indicate that one illness may be linked with the
consumption of the above-mentioned sampled product.
Federal Establishment: Hillshire Farm & Kahns
Also doing business as: Quality Packing Co., and Sara Lee Sausage Co.
3241 Spring Grove Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45225
Contact: Elizabeth Tanis, Manager of Consumer
Communications, 800-323-7117; Julie Ketay, Corporate Public Relations,
312-558-8727
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 13,600 pounds
Distribution: Nationwide
Wing
Shing Hong, Inc. is recalling 6 oz. packages of Dried Lily Flower because the product
contains undeclared sulfites.
People
who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious
or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. Product was
distributed in the New York metro area.
Wing Shing Dried Lily Flower is distributed in an uncoded, heat sealed 6 oz. plastic bag. The recall was initiated after it was discovered through routine sampling by NYS Dept. of Agriculture and Markets that the product contained sulfites and was distributed in packaging that did not declare the presence of sulfites. Establishments who have purchased the 6 oz. packages of Dried Lily Flower can return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-788-3838.
ATF
Fitness Products, Inc. is recalling BioPharm brand T-Cuts, a dietary supplement, because it
contains tiratricol, also known as triiodothyroacetic acid or TRIAC, a potent
thyroid hormone that may cause serious health consequences including heart
attacks and strokes.
The
T-Cuts was distributed nationwide to retail stores or mail order. T-Cuts is
packaged in 90-count capsules in white bottles with black lettering. All lot
numbers are affected by this recall. No illnesses have been reported to date.
ATF
Fitness Products, Inc. urges all individuals who may have purchased this
product, or any product containing tiratricol, to stop using them immediately
and, in addition, to consult their health professional if they are experiencing
any adverse effects, which may include insomnia, nervousness, sweating, and
diarrhea. Consumers who have purchased this product are urged to return it
to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may
contact ATF Fitness Products, Inc. at 1-800-468-5017.
Sargento
Foods Inc.
of Plymouth, Wisconsin is voluntarily recalling 8-ounce packages of Sargento
Fancy Shredded Mozzarella with code dates 19OCT01 and 20OCT01 and Sargento 6
Cheese Italian Blend Shredded Cheese with code date 20OCT01 because they have
the potential to be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products were distributed
nationally in retail stores. Consumers who have purchased 8-ounce packages of
Fancy Shredded Mozzarella or 6 Cheese Italian Blend Shredded Cheese with the
above-noted code dates should return the products to the store where they were
purchased for a full refund.
Consumers
with questions may contact the company at 1-800-243-3737 between 9 a.m. and 4
p.m. Central Time.
Eastland
Food Corporation of Columbia, Maryland, a distributor of Asian foods in the eastern
United States, is immediately recalling 12 ounce jars of NEWFOODS BRAND
MACAPUNO STRINGS and NEWFOODS BRAND SWEET SUGAR PALM because
government testing indicates they may contain excessive levels of sulfites
which are not listed on the product labels. People who have an allergy or
severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening
allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The
recalled NEWFOODS BRAND MACAPUNO STRINGS and NEWFOODS BRAND SWEET
SUGAR PALM were distributed by Eastland Food Corporation throughout the
eastern United States primarily to supermarkets and grocery stores which sell
Asian food products.
Both
products come in 12 ounce, clear glass jars with white metal tops. Macapunos
are a type of coconut found mainly in the Philippines. Macapuno strings from
the coconut are used in a variety of desserts. Sweet Sugar Palm is a type of
Asian fruit eaten primarily as a dessert.
The
recall was initiated after a government testing authority notified Eastland
Food Corporation, one of the distributors of NEWFOODS BRAND MACAPUNO STRINGS,
that the product it tested contained 10.9 milligrams of sulfites per serving.
According to health authorities, sulfites in excess of 10 milligrams per
serving pose a severe hazard to sulfite sensitive individuals and can be life
threatening to these individuals. The testing also indicated that NEWFOODS
BRAND SWEET SUGAR PALM contained 7.7 milligrams of sulfites per serving.
NEWFOODS
INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, the Philippines based manufacturer of dessert products, has joined in
this recall but has not confirmed the results of the government testing.
Consumers who have purchased 12 ounce jars of these products are urged to return them to the store from which they were purchased. Since the product may also have been distributed by other wholesalers, Eastland Food Corporation, cannot assure refunds on all returns. Consumers with questions may contact the distributor at the following toll-free number: 1-800-645-0769.
Mon
Chong Loong Trading Corp. is recalling all of its Chinese Herb Soup, because it contains
undeclared sulfites. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to
sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they
consume these products. It is packaged in plastic bags with code: 2000.11.20
and is labeled in Chinese.
Chinese
Herb Soup was distributed in the New York metropolitan area through retail
stores. The recall was initiated after routine sampling by Food Safety
Inspectors of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets revealed
the presence of sulfites in the product not declared on the label.
Consumers who have purchased Chinese Herb Soup are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-417-1668.
Mead
Johnson
Nutritionals is requesting that consumers who may have purchased LactoFree® infant formula sample packs
containing two 3 oz. ready-to-use Nursette® bottles and two Easy One® single serve powder packets
return the sample pack to the place of purchase for a full refund. The six
sample packs in question do not list ingredients on the back of the box.
Infants allergic to milk protein run the risk of a serious or life threatening
allergic reaction if they consume this product. There have been no reports to
Mead Johnson from consumers or health care professionals about any infants who
have become ill as a result of this labeling error. No other sizes or forms of
LactoFree are affected.
The
LactoFree sample packs were among products shipped to thirty stores in the
following nine states: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota,
Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas.