SEPTEMBER 2001
WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 1
Product:
Ground beef
products.
Codes:
Produced on
August 02, 2001, the products being recalled are:
5-pound
tubes of "PURE GROUND BEEF" marked with establishment number
"EST. 410" and stamped with a date code of "SELL BY
AUG/19/01." This product was distributed to retail establishments in South
Carolina.
3
and 5-pound tubes of "KROGER GROUND BEEF," "KROGER GROUND
CHUCK," and "KROGER GROUND ROUND" marked with establishment
number "EST. 410" and stamped with a date code of "SELL BY
AUG/19/01." These products were distributed to retail establishments in:
Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, and Virginia.
"BEEF
CHUCK COARSE GROUND,"
"BEEF
CHUCK FINE GROUND,"
"BEEF
ROUND COARSE GROUND,"
"BEEF
ROUND FINE GROUND,"
"BEEF
SIRLOIN COARSE GROUND,"
"BEEF
SIRLOIN FINE GROUND,"
"GROUND
BEEF COARSE GROUND," and
"GROUND
BEEF FINE GROUND"
These
products are packaged in 10-pound tubes marked with establishment number
"EST. 410" and stamped with a date code of "SELL BY DATE
08/19/01." The tubes are packaged in 4, 6, and 8-count cases. The cases
are marked with the sell by date and with one of the following case codes:
"17000," "30000," "30200," "30400,"
"31300," "31900," "13800," "14000,"
"14300," "16600," "48500," "16900,"
"22400," "22500," "22800," "24000,"
"24100," "41300," "12000," "16400,"
"20300," "20400," "20500," "20600,"
"20700," and "20800."
10-pound
tubes of "GROUND BEEF FINE GROUND" marked with establishment number
"EST. 410." The tubes are packaged in 2, 4, and 8-count cases. The
cases are marked with "SELL BY DATE 08/19/01" and with one of the
following case codes: "09393," "82059," "60931,"
and "08217."
Problem:
The product
may be contaminated with E. coli 0157:H7.
Discovered:
In response
to a previous retail microbiological monitoring sample that resulted in
positive results for E. coli O157:H7 on 8/12/01, FSIS collected
microbiological follow-up samples on 8/21/01, that returned positive results
for E. coli O157:H7 on 8/26/01.
Establishment: Green Bay Dressed Beef,
Inc. dba: American Foods Group 520 Lawrence Street Green Bay, WI 54302
Contact:
Sally Vande
Hei, American Foods Group - Executive Assistant, 877-894-3927
Quantity
Recalled: Approximately
530,000 pounds
Distribution: Nationwide
Lightlife
Foods is
voluntarily recalling 7,710 pounds of Smart CutletsTM Seasoned Chick'n after
recently being informed by an ingredient supplier that undeclared sulfites are
present in one of their ingredients. Because the Smart Cutlets Seasoned Chick'n
packages do not list sulfites among the ingredients, two production lots of the
product are being recalled nationwide. The product contains undeclared
sulfites, and people who are sensitive to sulfites run the risk of serious or
life-threatening reaction if they consume this product.
Available
in retail refrigerator cases nationwide, Smart Cutlets Seasoned Chick'n, UPC
#43454-10101, comes in an 8-ounce package, containing two 4-ounce servings. The
recall covers product marked "Best by Oct 12 01" and "Best by
Oct 14 01," found on the package side panel below the bar code.
Consumers
are urged to return the product to the store where it was purchased for a
refund. Consumers with questions can find answers 24 hours a day at http://www.lightlife.com/ or by calling
1-800-233-7022.
PRODUCT AND CODE: Deluxe Deviled Crabs, no
code; Deluxe Crab Rounds, no code ; Code: No codes are used on the product
REASON: The products contained undeclared egg whites.
MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Herky's Food Products,
Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
DISTRIBUTION: PA, OH, and WV
QUANTITY: Unknown
PRODUCT AND CODE: Jane's Broccoli Stromboli.
The product is a broccoli and cheese
strombol sold frozen. CODE: NONE
REASON: The product contained undeclared eggs.
MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Jane's Stromboli,
Stoneboro, PA
DISTRIBUTION: Western PA
QUANTITY: 10987 units
PRODUCT AND CODE: Newfoods brand of Macapuno
Strings packed in 12 oz glass jars; Shipped in cases, 24 jars/case. Products not coded; All product is being
recalled.
REASON: The products contained undeclared sulfites.
MANUFACTURER: Newfoods International Corporation,
Phillppines,
RECALLED BY: Eastland Food Corp., Columbia, MD
DISTRIBUTION: NY
QUANTITY: Macapuno: 38,352 bottles; Sugar Palm: 16,272
bottles
PRODUCT AND CODE: Silver Spoon Salads brand
Seafood Stuffing, Net Wt. 5 lbs., Item #4595 Code: Date codes 3/18/01 and
earlier.
REASON: The product contained egg, fish, and wheat
ingredients.
MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Silver Spoon Salad Co.,
Inc., Chelsea, MA
DISTRIBUTION: MA, ME, NH, RI, VT
QUANTITY: 198/5/lb Seafood Stuffing.
PRODUCT AND CODE: Rakestraw's Brand Orange-Pineapple
Ice Cream in half gallon cartons dated 3/15/02
Code:
Orange-Pineapple Ice Cream, date code 3/15/02
REASON: The product may contain undeclared peanuts.
MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: GARBER ICE CREAM CO.,
Winchester, VA
DISTRIBUTION: Approximate radius of 25 miles of
Mechanicsburg, PA
QUANTITY: 297 gallons
PRODUCT AND CODE: Jungle Jammers Brand
Animal Crackers, The product is a cookie that is sold in 13 oz boxes and
shipped 12 boxes per case, Code dates: 01302C, 02012A, 02012B, 02232B, 02232C,
02242A, 03062B.
REASON: The product contained undeclared milk and eggs.
MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: D F Stauffer Biscuit,
York, PA
DISTRIBUTION: CA, FL, GA, IN, KY, MD, MI, MO, NY, OH, TN,
& TX
QUANTITY: 8168 cases (98,016 units)
PRODUCT AND CODE: Sliced apples in poly bags
labeled in part "CRUNCH PAK ** Fresh Sliced Apples ** Net Wt. ** Fresh
Products Northwest 3907-10 Chelan Hwy Wenatchee, WA 98801 ***". The 6.75
oz. package that contains the caramel is labeled as above, plus "with
Caramel" on the front pane. All apple varieties are included. The 6.75 oz.
package contains 6 oz. of sliced apples and a .75 oz. package of caramel.
Product
is packaged as follows:
2
oz./32 pkgs & 64 pkgs/case
6
oz. & 6.75 oz./12 & 30 bags/case
1
lb./12 pkgs/case
3
lb./4 pkgs/case
30
lb./case
REASON: The product was contaminated with Listeria
monocytogenes.
MANUFACTURER: Fresh Products Northwest, Wenatchee, WA
RECALLED BY: Fresh Products Northwest, Medford, OR
DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide
QUANTITY: Approx. 54,000 lbs.
PRODUCT AND CODE: Apple slices with caramel
packets in clear plastic trays, label affixed to the bottom of tray reads in
part "Apple Tray 50 oz" or "Apple Snack 16 oz", both
labeled with "Ingredients: granny smith and gala apples and caramel dip. Use by ** Dist. by: Duck Delivery Portland,
OR 97211". Code Information: "USE BY 4/11/01" and prior
REASON: Apple Slices Contaminated with Listeria
Monocytogenes
MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Duck Delivery Produce,
Inc., Portland, OR
DISTRIBUTION: WA, OR, ID, OR.
QUANTITY: 244 cases of 6/16 oz. containers, 240 cases/ of
2/50 oz. containers
PRODUCT AND CODE: Chicken salad sandwich in
a MAP rigid plastic wedge pack with a flex plastic overwrap labeled in part
"CHICKEN SALAD JUMBO FOODS MUKILTEO WA ** LUNCHBOX CHICKEN SALAD
**". Code:A041601
REASON: The product was contaminated with Listeria
monocytogenes.
MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Jumbo Foods Inc.,
Mukilteo, WA
DISTRIBUTION: WA, OR, AZ and possibly in ID, UT, NM and
CA
QUANTITY: 1809 sandwiches
PRODUCT AND CODE: Fresh Line brand Apple
Platter, 24 oz., refrigerated, packaged by Fresh Line, Indianapolis, IN
46226. The platter is a round plastic
tray with apple slices and a caramel dip in the center. The product is packaged in 4/24 oz. platters
per case.
REASON: Listeria Monocytogenes contamination. Apple slices received were contaminated with
Listeria Monocytogenes.
MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Caito Foods Service, Inc., Indianapolis, IN
DISTRIBUTION: IN
QUANTITY: Out of 122 cases of the product (30 lbs. per
case), the firm repackaged 70 cases of sliced apples into 1400, 24oz. platters
which were distributed.
PRODUCT AND CODE: Sliced apples in 3 & 6
oz. poly bags labeled in part:”FRESH CUT PRODUCE FIELDERS Choice ***Apple-Snax
6oz. Sweet Apples Fielder’s Choice Produce, Inc., Phoenix, AZ 4” and “FRESH CUT
PRODUCE FIELDERS Choice *** Apple-Snax 3oz., Sweet Apples Fielder’s Choice
Produce, Inc., Phoenix, AZ
REASON: The product was manufactured using sliced apples
RECALLED BY Fresh Products Northwest LLC, Medford, OR
due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Fielder's Choice, Phoenix,
AZ
DISTRIBUTION: AZ
QUANTITY: 30 cases (450 lbs sliced tart and 450 lbs. sliced
sweet)
PRODUCT AND CODE: 4 ounce ready to eat
sandwiches of the following varieties:
Luncheon
Meat
Smoked
Turkey
Smoked
Turkey Salad
Sliced
Smoked Chicken Breast
Ham
& Cheese
Sliced
Turkey
All
products are sold as individual units packaged in rigid triangular shaped
plastic with a flexible plastic over-wrap showing the cut side of the sandwich.
Code: Sell By May 1, 01
REASON: The products were contaminated with Listeria
monocytogenes.
MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: The Sandwich Man, Inc.,
Pearl River, LA
DISTRIBUTION: Louisiana and the Gulf Coast of Mississippi
QUANTITY: 681 sandwiches
PRODUCT AND CODE:
Yellow
Food Coloring
Green
Food Coloring
Banana
Creme Flavoring
Product
Details:
Yellow
Food Color, Catalogue No. FOO-321, 18gm and 3gm
Green
Food Color, Catalogue No. FOO-316, 18gm, 3gm
Banana
Crème Flavor, Catalogue No. FLA-208, 120mL, 500mL and 30mL
Code:
All product shipped between January 19, 2000 - March 8, 2001
REASON: The products contain undeclared FD&C Yellow
No. 5.
MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Meridian Pharmaceuticals,
Inc., Decatur, AL
DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide
QUANTITY: Yellow Food Color – 31/3 gm and 32/18 gm, Green
Food Color – 39/3 gm and 35/18 gm, Banana Crème Flavor – 11/30 mL, 5/120 mL and
1/500 mL
PRODUCT AND CODE: Newfoods brand of Sweet
Sugar Palm, packed in 12 oz. glass Shipped in cases, 24 jars/case.
REASON: The products contained undeclared sulfites.
MANUFACTURER: Newfoods International Corporation,
Phillppines,
RECALLED BY: Eastland Food Corp., Columbia, MD
DISTRIBUTION: NY
QUANTITY: Macapuno: 38,352 bottles; Sugar Palm: 16,272
bottles
PRODUCT AND CODE: Silver Spoon Salads brand
Seafood Salad, Net Wt. 5lbs., Item #4509 Code: Date codes 3/18/01 and earlier.
REASON: The product contained undeclared wheat.
MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Silver Spoon Salad Co.,
Inc., Chelsea, MA
DISTRIBUTION: MA, ME, NH, RI, VT
QUANTITY: 572/5 Lb.Seafood Salad.
PRODUCT AND CODE: Shary(R) brand Cream Cake
Cantaloupe, a soft cake, packaged in flexible plastic containers, net wt. 150
grams, 16 - 150 gram pkgs. per case. Product of China. Code: Barcode# 6 909588
012068 and no other coding.
REASON: The product contained the undeclared and
unapproved color additive tartrazine (certifiable as FD&C Yellow No. 5).
MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Shanghai G.T. Nission Food
Co. Ltd., Shanghai, China
RECALLED BY: Strong America Limited, Brooklyn, NY
DISTRIBUTION: NY and FL
QUANTITY: 107 cases (16 - 150 gram packages per case) were
distributed.
PRODUCT AND CODE: Goldensmell brand Shanzha
Bing (Haw Flakes) packaged in flexible plastic containers, net wt. 11 grams,
120 - 11 gram pkgs. per case. Product of China, Code:None.
REASON: The product contained undeclared Ponceau 4R (E124,
Acid Red 18), an unapproved color additive.
MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Shan Dong Zhaoyuan Huatuan
Fruit Co., Shan Dong City, P.R. of China,
RECALLED BY: Strong America Limited, Brooklyn, NY
DISTRIBUTION: NY, FL, NC, TN and MA.
QUANTITY: 163 cases (120 - 11 gram packages per case) were
distributed; 37 cases were seized by NYSDAM on 8/1/00. 54 cases were recovered
from the direct accounts. A total of 91 cases were returned to China (9/2000).
PRODUCT AND CODE: Kingdom brand No. 1
Konnyaku Coconut Jelly packaged in rigid plastic jars, net wt. 53 oz. (1500 g),
6 - 53 oz. jars per case. Code Information: Barcode# 0 31898 88807 4 and no
other coding.
REASON: The product contained undeclared tartrazine
(certifiable as FD&C Yellow No. 5), an unapproved color additive.
MANUFACTURER: Yeang Sheng Enterprise Co. , Lukang Town,
Taiwan,
RECALLED BY: Strong America Limited, Brooklyn, NY
DISTRIBUTION: NY, FL, TN, MA and IL.
QUANTITY: 37 cases (6 - 53 oz. jars per case) were
distributed.
PRODUCT AND CODE: Extra Strength Oyster
Shell Calcium 500 mg., 100's under the Discount Drug Mart label.
REASON: Incorrectly labeled One Daily Men's Formula 100's.
MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Leiner Health Products
Inc., Fort Mill, SC
RECALLED BY: Leiner Health Products,Carson, CA
DISTRIBUTION: OH
QUANTITY: 1,896 bottles were distributed
Product:
Various
ground beef products as listed below.
Codes:
Produced
August 7, 2001.
Retail
Products:
They are identifiable to consumers as follows:
5
lb. tubes of "100% PURE GROUND BEEF 80/20" marked with establishment
number "EST. 245C" and labeled "SELL/FREEZE BY AUG25A" or
"SELL/FREEZE BY AUG25B" and
5
lb. tubes of "Ground Beef 27% FAT" marked with establishment number
"EST. 245C" and labeled "SELL/FREEZE BY AUG25A" or
"SELL/FREEZE BY AUG25B"
II.
Wholesale / Institutions: These products are packaged in 10 lb. tubes
marked with a 14-digit date code starting with "245C01219." The same
code "245C01219" appears on the fifth line of the preprinted labels
on the boxes. The wholesale and institutional product subject to recall is:
6-
count cases of "ROUND COARSE GROUND BEEF 85/15" with a case code of
"D-0351-BHV,"
6-
count cases of "ROUND FINE GROUND BEEF 85/15" with a case code of
"D-0791-BHV,"
6-
count cases of "ROUND COARSE GROUND BEEF 85/15" with a case code of
"D-0356-BHV,"
6-
count cases of "CHUCK FINE GROUND BEEF 80/20" with a case code of
"D-0386-BHV,"
6-
count cases of "CHUCK COARSE GROUND BEEF 80/20" with a case code of
"D-0336-BHV,"
6-
count cases of "FINE GROUND BEEF 93/07" with a case code of
"D-0811-BHV,"
6-
count cases of "COARSE GROUND BEEF 93/07" with a case code of
"D-0821-BHV,"
8-
count cases of "CHUCK FINE GROUND BEEF 80/20" with a case code of
"D-0381-BH,"
8-
count cases of "CHUCK FINE GROUND BEEF 80/20" with a case code of
"D-0381-BHZ,"
8-
count cases of "CHUCK COARSE GROUND BEEF 80/20" with a case code of
"D-0331-BH,"
8-
count cases of "FINE GROUND BEEF 73/27" with a case code of
"D-0211-BH,"
8-
count cases of "COARSE GROUND BEEF 73/27" with a case code of
"D-0311-BH,"
8-
count cases of "FINE GROUND BEEF 80/20" with a case code of
"D-0231-BH," and
8-
count cases of "COARSE GROUND BEEF 80/20" with a case code of
"D-0321-BH."
In
addition, the establishment’s number "EST. 245C" appears inside the
USDA mark of inspection on all of the boxes and on the 5-pound retail package
labels.
Problem:
The product
may be contaminated with Escherichia coli 0157:H7.
Discovered:
A
microbiological sample collected by FSIS personnel on August 22, 2001, returned
a positive result for Escherichia coli O157:H7 on August 28, 2001.
Establishment: IBP, Inc. Highway 35
Dakota City, NE 68731
Contact:
IBP, Inc.,
Recall Hotline, 877-388-5184
Quantity
Recalled: Approximately
500,000 pounds
Distribution: Nationwide
Product: Chili
Codes: Produced March 27, 2001, packaged in 5 - LB
tubs. The tub lids are marked with a "SHERIFF BLAYLOCK'S BEST CHILI"
with "PRODUCT CODE 500," and each lid bears the establishment number
"EST. 13516" inside the USDA mark of inspection. Packaging code
number "10861" or "20861" is stamped on the body of each
tub.
Problem: The product may be contaminated with
botulinum toxin.
Discovered: In response to an outbreak /
illnesses in the State of Texas, an intact sample of the above-mentioned product
was collected on August 30, 2001, and the analysis confirmed the presence of
botulinum toxin on September 02, 2001, FSIS is continuing its investigation.
Establishment: Classic Food, LP 629 Mony St. Ft. Worth, TX 76102
Contact: Jeff Osburn, VP of Operations, 800-422-4454
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 15,000 pounds
Distribution: Colorado, Pennsylvania,
Texas, and Washington
PRODUCT AND CODE: Vastland brand Taro(TM)
Wafers, packed in flexible plastic packages, net wt. 200 grams, all codes
including QB 1433.7.
REASON: The product contained undeclared peanuts and
brilliant blue FCF (certifiable as FD&C Blue No. 1) and amaranth (formerly
known as FD&C Red No. 2), a color that was delisted and is no longer
authorized for use in foods. The product’s label did not list peanuts as an
ingredient and only listed “Food Colour” as an ingredient without specifying
the colors in the product.
MANUFACTURER: Tung Kuan Vastland Food
Products Co., Ltd. Hong Kong, China
RECALLED BY: Strong America Limited Brooklyn, NY
(importer
DISTRIBUTION: NY (9), MA (4), FL (1).
QUANTITY: 19 cases
PRODUCT AND CODE: Goldensmell brand Candy
(Sucker Candy) packed in flexible plastic packages, net wt. 5 oz. (140 grams),
all
codes including "BEST BEFORE 2001 01 19".
REASON: The product contained undeclared peanuts and
undeclared colors, i.e., tartrazine (certifiable as FD&C Yellow No. 5),
sunset
yellow
FCF (certifiable as FD&C Yellow No. 6), brilliant blue FCF (certifiable as
FD&C Blue No. 1), and allura red AC (certifiable as FD&C Red No.
40).
MANUFACTURER: Yik Hoi Trading Co. To Kwa
Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong,
RECALLED BY: Strong America Limited Brooklyn, NY
(importer).
DISTRIBUTION: NY (8) and FL (1).
QUANTITY: 42 cases
PRODUCT AND CODE: Vastland brand Lemon(TM)
Wafers, packed in flexible plastic packages, net wt. 200 grams, all codes
including QB 1433.7.
REASON: The product contained undeclared peanuts and
undeclared colors, i.e., tartrazine (certifiable as FD&C Yellow No. 5) and
sunset yellow FCF (certifiable as FD&C Yellow No. 6).
RECALLED BY: Strong America Limited Brooklyn, NY
(importer).
DISTRIBUTION: NY (10), FL (1), MA (3), IL (1).
QUANTITY: 70 cases
PRODUCT AND CODE: STR brand "Uncovered
Huasheng" packed in flexible plastic packages, barcode # 643806 884018 and
no other coding.
REASON: The product contained undeclared peanuts.
MANUFACTURER:Strong America Limited Brooklyn, NY
(repacker).
DISTRIBUTION: NY (15), CT (1), MA (2), PA (2) and IL (1).
QUANTITY: 48 cases
PRODUCT AND CODE: Vastland brand Cantaloup
Melon(TM) Wafers packed in flexible plastic bags, net wt. 200 grams, all codes
including QB 1433.7, barcode # 6914375 604067.
REASON: The product contained undeclared peanuts, and the
uncertified color additive tartrazine (certifiable as FD&C Yellow #5).
MANUFACTURER: TungKuan Vastland Food
Products Co., Ltd., Humen Town Tung Kuan City Guang Tung Prov, China
RECALLED BY: Strong America Limited Brooklyn, NY
(importer).
DISTRIBUTION: NY (8), MA (4), PA (1), IL (1), GA
QUANTITY: 93 cases
PRODUCT AND CODE: Goldensmell brand Candy
(Wanxing Candy) packaged in flexible plastic bags, net wt. 11.7 oz. (328 g),
barcode
# 6 43806 89046 0.
REASON: The product contained undeclared peanuts.
MANUFACTURER: Yik Hoi Trading Company,
Hong Kong, China
RECALLED BY: Strong America Limited Brooklyn, NY
(importer).
DISTRIBUTION: New York, NY (2) and in Flushing, NY (1).
QUANTITY: 4 cases
PRODUCT AND CODE: Deluxe Deviled Crabs;
Deluxe Crab Rounds. CODES: No codes are
used on the product.
REASON: The products contain undeclared egg whites.
MANUFACTURER: Herky's Food Product, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
DISTRIBUTION: PA, OH, WV
QUANTITY: Unknown
PRODUCT AND CODE: Veggie Platter with
Peppercorn Ranch Dip, #98923, Net Wt 108 oz (6.75 Lb), Kirkland (tm),
CODES:
Product number #98923, purchased from 2/3/2001 to 2/8/2001.
REASON: The platters were manufactured using cut red bell
peppers that were contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
MANUFACTURER: Distributed by Costco
Wholesale Corp., Seattle, WA.
RECALLED BY: Costco Wholesale Corporation, Issaquah, WA
DISTRIBUTION: Southern California.
QUANTITY: 200 pounds of Red Peppers, for estimated 400
platters.
PRODUCT AND CODE: Dragon brand Dried Sweet
Potato in flexible plastic bags, net wt. 6 oz. (170g). Product of China.
REASON: The product contained undeclared sulfites
MANUFACTURER: Xinhui Sun Woo Foodstuff
Mill Taichi, Xinhui, Guangdong.
RECALLED BY: Sincere Trading Co., Inc. Brooklyn, NY
(importer).
DISTRIBUTION: Retail stores in NY (2), MA, (2), PA (1), IL
(5), MI (2), MD (2), Fl (3), GA (1)
QUANTITY: 26 Cases
PRODUCT AND CODE: Frozen sandwiches labeled
in part Chartwells Thompson Hospitality Sandwich, For Institutional Use Only,
Dist. by La Morenita, The Authentic Taste of Mexico, Chicago, IL ; the following
sandwiches were distributed:
a)
item #1108, Turkey Salami, Turket Bologna & Cheese on Lamore Bread, packed
40 - 4.7 oz sanwiches per case, Net Wt. 11
lbs.
12 oz., UPC #27232-01108
b)
item # 1105, Turkey Salami on Hamburger Bun, packed 40 - 5.3 oz. sandwiches per
case, New Wt. 13 lbs. 4 oz., UPC #27232-01105
c)
item # 1103, Turkey Bologna on White Bread, packed 40 - 3.8 oz. sandwiches per
case, Net Wt. 9 lbs. 8 oz., UPC #27232-01103
d)
item # 1101, Turkey Ham on Wheat Bread, packed 40 - 5.2 oz. sandwiches per
case, Net Wt. 13 lbs., UPC #27232-01101
e)
item # 1109, Turkey Roll and Cheese on White Bread, packed 40 - 4.8 oz.
sandwiches per case, Net Wt. 12 lbs., UPC #27232-01109
Codes:
a)
item #1108, lots PKD3430, PKD3350, PKD3440
b)
item #1105, lots PKD3350, PKD3430
c)
item #1103, lots PKD3370, PKD3460
d)
item #1101, lots PKD3360, PKD3370, PKD3480
e)
item #1109, lots PKD3430, PKD3440
REASON: The sandwiches were contaminated with Listeria
monocytogenes
MANUFACTURER: La Morenita, Inc. Chicago,
IL
DISTRIBUTION: IL
QUANTITY: 1027 Cases
PRODUCT AND CODE: Dianne's Gourmet Desserts
Mountain Berry Cream Flan, Net weight 56 oz, (per case of 4 flans).
CODE: 08801.
REASON: The product was contaminated with Listeria
monocytogenes.
MANUFACTURER: Royal American Foods, Inc.,
MN
DISTRIBUTION: FL, IL, KY, MI, MN, NY, OK, PA, WA
QUANTITY: 107 cases
PRODUCT AND CODE: Jane's Broccoli
Stromboli. The product is a broccoli
and cheese stromboli, and is sold frozen.
CODE: No codes are used.
REASON: The product contained undeclared eggs.
MANUFACTURER: Jane's Stromboli, Stoneboro,
PA
DISTRIBUTION: PA
QUANTITY: 10987 units
PRODUCT AND CODE: Jungles Jammers Brand
Animal Crackers, Codes: 01302C, 02012A,
02012B, 02232B,02232C, 02242A
REASON: The product contained undeclared milk and eggs.
MANUFACTURER: DF Stauffer Biscuit, York,
PA
DISTRIBUTION: CA, FL, GA, IN, KY, MD, MI, MO, NY, OH, TN,
TX
QUANTITY: 8168 Cases (98,016 units)
PRODUCT AND CODE: American Curly Parsley.
Labeled "JF CALIFORNIA FRESH PRODUCE***5 DOZ CURLY PARSLEY***PACKED
SHIPPED BY JIMENZE FARMS***Oxnard, CA 93041"
REASON: This product was contaminated with shigella.
MANUFACTURER: Jimenez Farms, Hueneme, CA
DISTRIBUTION: CA
QUANTITY: 96 cases
Product: HEALTHY CHOICE SOUPS, Chicken with Rice,
18.75 oz. cans
Codes: Produced August 21, 2000. The cans bear a two
line production code, the top line begins with "08NG." The code is
embossed in the metal of the can end. Also, the establishment number
"P-91" appears inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label.
Problem: The cans contain chicken noodle soup which
contains known allergens, eggs and wheat flour, that are not declared on the
chicken with rice product label that was applied in error.
Discovered: On September 4, 2001, the
firm notified FSIS that, based on consumer complaints indicating that the
product was not as labeled, it was taking action to recover the product.
Establishment: ConAgra Grocery Products
Co. 901 Stryker Street Archbold, OH 43502
Contact: ConAgra , Consumer Hotline, 800-414-2500; Kay
Carpenter, Corporate Communications, 949-437-1144
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 290,000 pounds
Distribution: Nationwide
Product:
Ready-to-Eat
Pork Andouille Sausage Links
Codes:
Produced
August 28, 2001, and packaged in 5-LB cases. The packages are marked with a
"BOURBON ST. BISTRO ANDOUILLE" label that bears the establishment
number "Est. 9328" inside the USDA mark of inspection and each
package is marked with a case code of "012402."
Problem:
The product
may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Discovered:
A
microbiological monitoring sample was collected by FSIS on 8/29/01, returned
positive results for Listeria monocytogenes on 9/6/01.
Establishment:
Mondo &
Sons, Inc. 4225 Rainier Ave.,
South Seattle, WA 98118
Contact:
Angelo
Banchero, Manager, 206-725-1565
Quantity
Recalled: Approximately 20 pounds
Distribution: Seattle, Washington
Product: Ready-to-Eat "BUTTERBALL Turkey
Variety Pack"
Codes: Produced between July 30, 2001 and September
05, 2001. The product being recalled is 12-ounce packages of "BUTTERBALL
Turkey Variety Pack." UPC code "45300 29022," and a 3-line date
code which appears as follows: "USE BY" on the first line, followed
by "P-5533" on the second line, and a date ranging from "OCT
18" through "NOV 25" on the third line appears on the back of
each package. The establishment number "Est. P-5533" appears inside
the USDA mark of inspection on the front of each package.
Problem: The products may be misbranded that is
products may contain milk protein that is not declared on the label. Milk
protein is considered a Class II allergen.
Discovered: On September 07, 2001,
management of the firm reported to the FSIS that they had unknowingly used the
incorrect labels that did not state milk protein on the labels while their
finished product contains the undeclared allergen (milk protein).
Establishment: West Liberty Foods 207 West 2nd Street West Liberty, IA 52776
Contact: West Liberty Foods Hotline Number:
800-414-4200; Julie DeYoung, Director of Communications, 630-512-1513
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 410,000 pounds
Distribution: Nationwide and exported to
Bermuda, Dominican Republic, and Trinidad, West Indies
Winn-Dixie
Stores, Inc.
is voluntarily recalling one-half gallon packages of Prestige Caramel Coyote
Ice Cream with the code date Jan 24 2002. This product may contain undeclared
peanut butter. 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. Winn-Dixie spokesman Mickey Clerc said, "Through our internal
quality assurance process, we determined that some peanut butter was used
instead of caramel. As a precaution, we are recalling all product produced in
that batch."
This
product comes in one-half gallon containers of Prestige Caramel Coyote Ice
Cream which are marked with a three line code date of JAN 24 2002 / (a four
digit time code) / 12-356 found above the UPC Bar Code #21140 27053. The
company believes that only a small portion of the production run may contain
peanut butter. This product was distributed to Winn-Dixie, Thriftway, Jitney
Jungle, Save Rite and Sack & Save stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia,
Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma,
South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia,
Winn-Dixie has removed this entire product from its stores and is encouraging all customers who purchased the affected product to return the product to the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement. Consumer with questions may call (888) 245-8584.
Garelick
Farms of Massachusetts, announced today that it is voluntarily recalling one-half gallon round
containers of Garelick Farms Mint Cookie ice cream. This product may contain
peanuts or pieces of peanuts. Individuals with allergies to peanuts run the
risk of a serious or life threatening reaction if they consume this product.
Garelick Farms initiated the recall after one peanut was discovered in a bag of
cookie crunch, which is blended into the mint ice cream. No illnesses or
allergic reactions have been reported.
The ice cream was manufactured by Brigham’s Ice Cream Company at its plant
located in Arlington, Massachusetts and was packaged under the Garelick Farms
label. The product may have been distributed in stores in Massachusetts, Rhode
Island, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
The product comes in round half-gallon containers of Garelick Farms Mint Cookie
ice cream (UPC 30255-66116), which are marked with a code date of “072402.” The
company believes 1,000 of the half-gallon containers of the ice cream from the
production run were distributed to stores. Delivery truck drivers,
distributors, and stores have been alerted and recovery of the product is
already underway.
Consumers with half-gallon round containers of Garelick Farms Mint Cookie ice
cream marked with the affected code date are urged to return them to the place
of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact a Garelick
Farms representative at its Customer Service Hotline (800) 487-8700, ext. 362.
Gus Peters, Vice President of Quality Assurance at Garelick Farms, stated, “As
a food company that has been a part of the community for over 70 years, our consumers
are our first concern. Brigham’s Ice Cream Company shares this concern.
Garelick Farms has been and continues to be cooperating fully with the
appropriate federal and state regulatory agencies with this voluntary recall.”
Ghio
Seafood Products of San Diego, California is recalling hot smoked salmon distributed
by Pacific Shellfish in San Diego during July and August 2001 because it has
the potential to be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, an organism that
can cause serious and sometimes-fatal infections in small children, frail or
elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may
only suffer short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness,
nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Listeria infection can also be dangerous
to pregnant women.
The
product was distributed under Pacific Shellfish label and was marked with one
of the following three production dates: 7/19/01, 8/9/01, or 8/22/01. The
product was packaged was packaged in 6 oz vac-pak portions. Although there have
been no reported health problems, return any unused products to where it was
purchased.
The
recall was a result of routine sampling, which revealed the finished product,
contained the bacteria in one sample. The FDA and Ghio Seafood are continuing
their investigation as to what caused the problem. Customers who have purchased
Smoked Salmon vac-pak portions produced by Ghio Seafood with production dates
of 7/19/01, 8/9/01 or 8/22/01 should return it to Pacific Seafood for a full refund.
Global
Enterprises
is recalling T3, 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
T3 was distributed nationwide to retail stores and sold via mail
order. T3 is packaged in 90-count capsules in white bottles with
black labels. All lot numbers are affected by this recall. No illnesses have
been reported to date from T3. This recall is being conducted with
full knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Global Enterprises 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 Global Enterprises at 1 (979) 218-5935
MC
Retail Foods of Omaha, Neb., is recalling the 12-ounce packages of Marie Callender's Breaded Fish
with Macaroni and Cheese and Broccoli Florets Dinner because it may 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. However, the product is safe for persons who are not
allergic to egg whites. The product is distributed nationwide through retail
stores.
The
product is packed in a 12-ounce paperboard carton marked with the following
production codes: 14 E1206, 14 F1206, 14 G1206, and 14 H1206. The production
code is located on the side panel in the consumer information box.
The
recall was initiated after it was discovered that the product containing egg
whites was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of egg
whites. Subsequent investigation revealed that the problem was caused by the
company using a macaroni product for these production codes that did not match
the product's ingredient statement.
Consumers who have purchased the 12-oz. package of Marie Callender's Breaded Fish with Macaroni and Cheese and Broccoli Florets, UPC 21131 50711, with these production codes, and are allergic to egg whites, are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-278-1155.
Galaxy
Nutritional Foods, makers of Veggie® Brand Dairy Alternatives is recalling 458 cases of
its 6 ounce packages of Apple Pie flavored Veggie Yogurt because they may possibly
contain trace amounts of milk-protein. People who have allergies to milk
protein run the possible risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction
if they consume this product.
The
recalled Apple Pie flavored Veggie Yogurt was distributed through distribution
centers in the following states: FL, CT, MA, WI, TN, VA, NY, OH, PA and the
Dominican Republic for further distribution to retail stores possibly
nationwide.
The
product comes in a 6 ounce, single serve white plastic container with a peelable
lidding stock with UPC #0-77172-66765-2 with an expiration date of NOV 19, 01
S4R2 stamped on the bottom.
The
recall was initiated after it was discovered that a milk protein-containing
product was produced prior to the dairy-free Veggie Yogurt, even though the
equipment was thoroughly cleaned. This may have resulted in a possible
cross-mixing of the Apple Pie flavored Veggie Yogurt that was distributed to
limited retail markets.
Consumers who have purchased the 6 ounce packages of Apple Pie flavored Veggie Yogurt that are allergic to milk proteins are urged to dispose the product and contact Galaxy Nutritional Foods directly at 1-800-441-9419 to receive a full refund for their purchase and to address any questions they may have.
Flowers Bakeries Issues Allergy Alert
Flowers
Bakeries of Thomasville, Georgia is recalling select codes of Cobblestone Mill
seeded 8-pack hamburger buns because the buns may contain undeclared egg as an
ingredient. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the
risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these
products. The Cobblestone Mill seeded 8-pack hamburger buns were distributed to
supermarkets and other food stores in West Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina,
South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Virginia.
Only
Cobblestone Mill seeded 8-pack hamburger buns with the following codes are
involved in the recall: Best if purchased by September 12 code 07 247 with a
black twist tie closure; Best if purchased by September 13 code 07 248 with a
yellow twist tie closure; Best if purchased by September 15 code 07 250 with a
green twist tie closure; Best if purchased by September 17 code 07 252 with an
orange twist tie closure; Best if purchased by September 18 code 07 253 with a
blue twist tie closure.
The
recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing egg was
distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of egg. Subsequent
investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the
company's production and packaging processes.
Flowers
Bakeries immediately removed all Cobblestone Mill seeded 8-pack hamburger buns
with the codes mentioned above from the market. Only product distributed in
West Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia
was affected by the recall. Cobblestone Mill seeded 8-pack hamburger buns with
Best if purchased by dates of September 19 or later are correctly labeled.
Consumers who have purchased Cobblestone Mill seeded 8-pack hamburger buns with Best if purchased by codes of September 12, September 12, September 15, September 17 or September 18 are urged to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-660-3590. Caller must enter code 1925# and then extension 294# when prompted.
Nestlé Recalls 120 Cans of Nestlé Carnation Follow-Up Formula, 32-Fluid-Ounce Liquid Ready to Feed
Nestlé
is recalling 120 cans of Nestlé Carnation Follow-Up Formula, 32-fluid-ounce
Liquid Ready to Feed, due to excessive magnesium in these cans. Long term
extended use of the product may have the potential to cause severe adverse
health effects such as low blood pressure and irregular heart beat. Symptoms to
look for in children include poor feeding, unusually pale color and weakness.
There have been no reports of illnesses associated with this product. If your
child has consumed this product and not had these symptoms, simply discontinue
use of these cans.
The
product was distributed only to Wal*Mart stores only in the following Texas
cities: Crockett, Hempstead, Lewisville, Denton, Plano, Garland, Murphy,
Corsicana, Sulphur Springs, Humble, The Woodlands, Longview, Katy-Houston,
Center, Irving, Bedford, Grand Prairie, Lancaster and Arlington.
The recall is limited to 120 cans of Nestlé Carnation Follow-Up Formula, 32-fluid-ounce Ready To Feed with the following production code stamped on the top of cans: 1203EWFR3551. The code appears under the "use by" date, 22 Jan 2003 and may or may not be followed by one additional letter. Consumers are instructed to return any affected cans to the Wal*Mart store where it was purchased. The recall was the result of routine quality assurance sampling by the company which revealed that one batch of the formula had a high magnesium content. Consumers with questions may contact Nestlé Carnation at 1-(877) 431-5953.
New World Pasta Recalls 'Pasta Ribbons' Packaged for Albertson's Private Label in California
New
World Pasta Company, Harrisburg, Pa., is voluntarily recalling in California 366 cases of
Pasta Ribbons packaged for Albertson's private label. This product contains egg
yolks that are not listed on the product packaging as an ingredient. The pasta
was manufactured by New World Pasta for sale and distribution in Albertson's
California stores only.
Upon
notification, Albertson's acted to immediately remove all affected product from
its California stores, however it is possible some customers may have purchased
the product prior to the recall. The product affected is packaged in 16 oz.
bags marked with UPC number 41163 47343 and code dates of 'Best By Mar 29 03'
or 'Best By Apr 27 03'. Consumers with packages of Albertson's Pasta Ribbons
marked with the affected UPC number and code date are urged to return them to
Albertson's for a full refund. This recall does not include other pasta
products by Albertson's that have product names, UPC numbers or code dates
which differ from that described above.
No
illness or allergic reactions have been reported to date, although individuals
with allergies to egg run the risk of serious or life threatening reaction if
they consume this product. New World Pasta initiated the recall after discovering
that product containing egg yolks was being sold in packaging that did not list
egg yolks as an ingredient.
New
World Pasta stated, "Our first priorities are our consumers, and the
integrity of our products. Our partners at Albertson's share these priorities,
and we appreciate their assistance in recovering this product." Consumers
with questions may contact New World Pasta Company at (888) 474-3114.
PRODUCT AND CODE: Fresh, halved and seeded
Red Bell Peppers in 5 pound plastic bags, Codes: Use by date of 2/11/01 or
before.
REASON: The product was contaminated with Listeria
monocytogenes.
MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Farmer's Best International
LLC Rio Rico,
RECALLED BY: Boskovich Fresh Cut Oxnard, CA
DISTRIBUTION: Southern CA
QUANTITY: 20 cases equaling 200 pounds
PRODUCT AND CODE: Snack bar in a
metalized/poly film candy wrapper labeled in part: "BUMBLE BAR ORGANIC
ENERGY Chocolate Crisp Net Wt 1.6oz*** Ingredients:***Organic dairy-free
chocolate***"
Codes:
The following affected lot codes are printed on the exterior of the case near
the label, on the carton bottom or inside the flap of the carton: 21802, 22302,
31402, 31702, 32202, 32402, 32902, 40602, 41202, 41902,42302, 42602,51602, and
52302.
REASON: Product contains undeclared milk.
MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Golden Temple, Inc. Eugene,
OR
DISTRIBUTION: WA, CA, CO, FL, IN, AZ
QUANTITY: 83 cases, 19,920 individual units
PRODUCT AND CODE: Vitarroz Naranja Agria
Bitter Orange in 24 oz. bottles,
REASON: The product contained undeclared FD&C Yellow No.
6.
MANUFACTURER/ RECALLING FIRM: Roduvisa-Cagua, Venezuela
RECALLED BY: Vitarroz Corp., Jersey City, NJ
DISTRIBUTION: NY, NJ, PA, MA
QUANTITY: 421 cs. x 12/24oz bottles
PRODUCT AND CODE: a)Uncle Ray's Sour Cream
& Onion Flavored Puffs packaged in 2.0 oz. and 5.0 oz. bags.
b)
Cabana Onion Flavored Rings packaged in 4.5 oz. bag. Codes: All lots
manufactured from 1/1/01 to 7/12/01.
REASON: The products contained undeclared FD&C Yellow
No. 5.
MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Jenkins Foods, LLC Dearborn,
MI
RECALLED BY: Jenkins Foods, LLC, Detroit, MI
DISTRIBUTION: IN, KY, MI, OH, TN, and
Canada
QUANTITY: a) 2,760 bags, 2.0 oz each; b) 3,630 bags,
5.0 oz each; c) 390 bags, 4.5 oz each
PRODUCT AND CODE: Ritchey's
Strawberry Ice Cream; Black Raspberry Ice Cream. The products are sold in 5
quart, one half gallon, and one pint sizes. Codes: The product is not coded so
all products shipped between April 1, 2001 and June 11, 2001 are included in
the recall.
REASON: Strawberry ice
cream contains undeclared Red #3 and Red #40. Black raspberry contains
undeclared Red #40 and Blue #1.
MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Ritchey's Dairy,
Inc. Martinsburg, PA
DISTRIBUTION: PA
QUANTITY: 209 units
WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 29
PRODUCT AND CODE: Quesos Zurita, Mexican
White Cheese, packed in foil wrapped packages, net wt. 14 oz., Codes: Jan 30
2001 (on side), plant #369630 (on top)
REASON: The product was contaminated with Salmonella.
MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Zurita Cheese Brooklyn, NY
DISTRIBUTION: Brooklyn, NY.
QUANTITY: 120 - 130 x 14 oz. packages.
PRODUCT AND CODE: Yang Shi Food brand Orange
Egg Rolls packed in flexible plastic packages, net wt. 140 grams (5 oz.), 24 -
140 gram pkgs. per case. This is a
product of China. The product’s Barcode # is 6 921981 823119. Codes:
The product was not coded. The
firm recalled all products on the market at the time the recall was initiated.
REASON: The product contained the undeclared color
additives tartrazine (certifiable as FD&C Yellow #5) & sunset yellow
FCF (certifiable as FD&C Yellow #6). The product was also misbranded in
that the ingredient statement was not in English.
MANUFACTURER: Yik Hoi Trading Company Tsing Yi, Hong
Kong, China,
RECALLED BY: Strong America Limited Brooklyn, NY
DISTRIBUTION: NY and MA
QUANTITY: 60 Cases (24-140 gram packages per case)
PRODUCT AND CODE: Yang Shi Food brand
Chocolate Egg Rolls packed in flexible plastic packages, net wt. 140 grams (5
oz.), 24 - 140 gram pkgs. per case.
Product of China. The product’s
barcode # is 6 921981 823119. CODE: The
product was not coded. The firm
recalled all products on the market at the time the recall was initiated.
REASON: The product contained undeclared tartrazine
(certifiable as FD&C Yellow #5).
The product was also misbranded in that the ingredients were not listed
in English.
MANUFACTURER: Yik Hoi Trading Company Tsing Yi, Hong
Kong, China
RECALLED BY: Strong America Limited, Brooklyn, NY
DISTRIBUTION: NY and CT
QUANTITY: 40 cases (24 - 140 gram packages per case) were
distributed
PRODUCT AND CODE: Yang Shi Food brand
Coconut Egg Rolls packed in flexible plastic packages, net wt. 140 grams (5
oz.), 24 - 140 gram pkgs. per case.
Product of China. Barcode # 6
921981 823119. Codes: The product was not coded. The firm recalled all products on the market
at the time the recall was initiated.
REASON: The product contained undeclared tartrazine
(certifiable as FD&C Yellow #5). The product was also misbranded in that
the ingredients were not listed in English.
MANUFACTURER: Yik Hoi Trading Company Tsing Yi, Hong
Kong, China,
RECALLED BY: Strong America Limited Brooklyn, NY
DISTRIBUTION: NY, CT, MA, FL
QUANTITY: 50 cases (24 - 140 packages per case) were
distributed.
PRODUCT AND CODE: Yang Shi Food brand
Strawberry Egg Rolls packed in flexible plastic packages, net wt. 140 grams (5
oz.), 24 - 140 gram pkgs. per case.
Product of China. Barcode # is 6
921981 823119. Codes: The product was not coded. The firm recalled all products on the market
at the time the recall was initiated.
REASON: The product contained undeclared tartrazine
(certifiable as FD&C Yellow #5) and the unapproved color additive Ponceau
4R (E124, Acid Red 18). The product was
also misbranded in that the ingredients were not listed in English.
MANUFACTURER: Yik Hoi Trading Company Tsing Yi, Hong
Kong, China
RECALLED BY: Strong America Limited Brooklyn, NY
DISTRIBUTION: NY, CT and MA
QUANTITY: 60 cases (24 - 140 gram pckgs. per case) were
distributed.
PRODUCT AND CODE: a) I.M. Good Mountain Mix,
packaged in bulk 25 LB cases. b) Hunter
Confetti, packaged in 30 LB cases.
Codes:
The cases are uncoded.
REASON: The products contain undeclared FD&C colors:
Yellow #5 Lake, Yellow #6, Yellow #6 Lake, Red #40, Red #40 lake, Ble #1, and
Blue #1 Lake.
MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Tropical Nut & Fruit,
Inc. Columbus, OH
DISTRIBUTION: OH
QUANTITY: a) 500 lbs. b) 1,050 lbs.
PRODUCT AND CODE: Universal Snacks Tender
Spice Drops; Packed By Universal Candies, Schiller Park, IL; UPC 51756-50001;
Net
Wt. 4 oz. plastic bag, 12 bags per case. Codes:No lot number UPC 51756-50001
REASON: The product contained undeclared FD&C Yellow
#5 and FD&C Red #40.
MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Warner Candy Company
Schiller Park, IL
DISTRIBUTION: NY and PA
QUANTITY: 4,320 packages
PRODUCT AND CODE: Banana Pudding, in 4 oz
clear plastic container with clear top.
Date code: 8/17/01
REASON: Product contains undeclared Yellow #5 and Yellow
#6.
MANUFACTURER: S
& E Food Midlothian, VA
RECALLED BY: Larcon, Inc., d.b.a. S & E Foods
Midlothian, VA
DISTRIBUTION: VA and MD
QUANTITY: 143 containers
PRODUCT AND CODE: Frozen Orange Muffin
Batter, with natural orange flavor, packaged under the Hilltop label (product #319201)
and the Foxtail label (product #302201).
The products were packed in 16 LB plastic pails, Codes: All codes.
REASON: The product contains undeclared FD&C Yellow
No. 6.
MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Foxtail Foods Cincinnati,
OH
DISTRIBUTION: IL, PA, TN, SC, MO, NY, GA, and WI.
QUANTITY: 113 containers of Foxtail brand and 160 containers
of Hilltop brand.
PRODUCT AND CODE: Product is labeled in
part: "Sun Chips***MULTIGRAIN
SNACKS***ORIGINAL FLAVOR***NET WT. 1 1/2 OZ.***FRITO-LAY, INC. PLANO, TX" and packaged in a flexible
foil-type bag. Codes: Two codes are
recalled. Code printed in the upper
right quadrant of the front of the bag. OCT 02 115220422 and OCT 02 215320522
REASON: The product contains undeclared dairy ingredients
due to the presence of Onion Flavor SunChips in Original Flavor packages.
MANUFACTURER: Frito-Lay, Inc. Frankfort, IN
RECALLED BY: Frito Lay, Inc. Plano, TX
DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide
QUANTITY: 9216 packages
PRODUCT AND CODE: "Frito Lay ***
Doritos *** Nacho Cheesier! *** Tortilla Chips *** Net Wt. 1 3/4 oz. ***
FRITO-LAY, INC. PLANO, TX 75024-4099" Codes: The lot number of the
recalled product is located in the lower right quadrant of the front of the
bag:
June
26 2712 10703
REASON: Undeclared yellow #5, Blue #1 and soy grits due to
the presence of Doritos Cooler Ranch Chips being packaged in incorrect packages
designed for Doritos Nacho Cheesier chips.
MANUFACTURER: Frito-Lay, Inc. Charlotte, NC
RECALLED BY: Frito-Lay, Inc Plano, TX
DISTRIBUTION: NC, SC, VA, TN, WV
QUANTITY: 380 cases (18,240: 1 3/4 ounce bags)
PRODUCT AND CODE: Cheddar and Sour Cream
flavor Potato Chips labeled in part: "Ruffles***Original** POTATO
CHIPS***NET WT. 12 1/4 OZ.***Ingredients: Potatoes, Corn and/or Cottonseed Oil,
and Salt***FRITO-LAY, INC. PLANO, TX 75204-4099" and packaged in bags, 9
bags per case. Codes: SEP 25 411220770 Located in the upper right quadrant of
the front of the bag.
REASON: The product contains undeclared milk ingredients
and yellow #6 due to the presence of Cheddar and Sour Cream Potato Chips being
packaged in an incorrect package, designed for Ruffles Original Potato Chips.
MANUFACTURER: Frito Lay, Inc., Beloit, WI
RECALLED BY: Frito Lay, Inc. Dallas, TX
DISTRIBUTION: IL, OH, MN, WI
QUANTITY: 290,000 bags (233 cases)
PRODUCT AND CODE: "STONEWALL
KITCHEN" Aged Balsamic Vinegar, 500 ml (16.5 oz) glass bottles, Product of
Italy, Codes: "STONEWALL KITCHEN" Aged Balsamic Vinegar, 500 ml (16.5
oz) glass Bottle, Imported from Italy
REASON: Product contains undeclared sulfites.
MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Stonewall Kitchen Ltd,
York, ME
DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide, and Canada, Bahamas, and Panama
QUANTITY: 4531 units
Product: Fully cooked fresh and frozen pork and corned
beef barbecue products.
Codes:
The labels
bear the establishment number "EST. 7762" inside the USDA mark of
inspection and the product names. Individual packages bear no codes. The
following products subject to recall were distributed to retail and
institutional establishments:
1
LB tubs of "PAYTON'S BARBECUE SAUCE WITH PORK AND CORNED BEEF,"
4
LB tubs of "PAYTON'S ORIGINAL PORK AND CORNED BEEF WITH BARBECUE
SAUCE," and
8
LB tubs of "PAYTON'S ORIGINAL PORK AND CORNED BEEF WITH BARBECUE
SAUCE."
The
following products subject to recall were distributed to institutional
establishments:
"PAYTON'S
BARBECUE SAUCE WITH PORK AND CORNED BEEF" packaged in 20-LB cases. Each
case contains two-10 LB bags.
"PAYTON'S
ORIGINAL PORK AND CORNED BEEF WITH BARBECUE SAUCE" packaged in 27-LB
cases. Each case contains four-6.75 LB bags.
"DOG
n SUDS BARBECUE SAUCE WITH PORK & CORNED BEEF" packaged in 50-LB
cases. Each case contains five-10 LB bags.
Problem: The product may be contaminated with Listeria
monocytogenes.
Discovered: A routine microbiological
sample was collected by FSIS on 9/19/01. It was reported positive for Listeria
monocytogenes on September 26, 2001.
Establishment: Payton's Barbecue 119 E. Washington Street Veedersburg, IN 47987
Contact: Tom Payton, President, 765-294-2716
Quantity Recalled: Undetermined amount
Distribution: Illinois and Indiana
Allergy Alert Issued on Undeclared Whey in Fleischmann's Unsalted Stick Margarine
ConAgra
Dairy Foods of Downers Grove, Ill., is voluntarily recalling less than 3,000 pounds of
Fleischmann's Unsalted Stick Margarine because the product may contain an
undeclared dairy ingredient. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity
to dairy products may run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic
reaction if they consume this product. Affected product was distributed through
retail stores in the following states: Maryland, Mississippi, Vermont,
Michigan, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maine, Alabama, Massachusetts, New Hampshire,
Ohio, Kentucky, New Jersey, Connecticut, Tennessee, Rhode Island, New York,
Georgia, West Virginia.
This
Fleischmann's Unsalted Stick Margarine can be identified with the "best if
used by" date on the carton of JAN 31 02 O N. Two allergic reactions have
been reported. Other than to dairy sensitive consumers or to consumers on a
sodium free diet, the product being recalled is safe for consumption. The
product may actually be Fleischmann's Original Stick Margarine that contains
whey, a dairy protein. The inner wrap on the individual sticks that reads,
“Fleischmann’s Original Margarine,” instead of Unsalted, can easily identify
the product.
This
product is being recalled in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA). ConAgra Dairy Foods is concerned about the health of its consumers;
therefore, we encourage those individuals who are allergic to dairy products to
return the above-coded unsalted stick margarine to the store where purchased
for a full refund. For further information, call toll-free at 1-800-257-5594
during normal business hours.
Product:
Ready-To-Eat
Ham.
Codes:
Produced on
August 23, 2001 and August 27, 2001. The labels bear the establishment number
"EST. 92" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products being
recalled are as follows:
"SUPERIOR'S
BRAND VILLAGE TAVERN Brown Sugar Cured BONELESS HAM" in 5 lb. bags with
product code WB9337, "SELL BY 12-09," and production date code 2935.
This product was distributed to retail establishments in Ohio and Kentucky.
"SUPERIOR'S
BRAND VILLAGE TAVERN BONELESS PIT HAM WITH NATURAL JUICES" in 10-12 lb.
bags with a product code BV9335 and production date code 0984. This product was
distributed to institutions and retail establishments in Ohio, Pennsylvania and
New York.
Super
Tru Brand Meats "Prestige Brown Sugar BONELESS HAM" in 5 lb. bags
with product code BV9335, "SELL BY 12-09," and production date code
2955. This product was distributed to retail establishments in Michigan,
Arizona and Louisiana.
Problem:
The
products may be under processed.
Discovered:
The firm
reported to FSIS that its quality assurance investigation of a consumer
complaint revealed possible underprocessing.
Establishment:
Fresh Mark,
Inc. doing business as: Sugardale Foods 1600 Harmont Ave, NE Canton, OH 44711
Contact:
Bill Eisel,
Director of Quality Assurance, 800-860-6777
Quantity
Recalled: Approximately
13,000 pounds
Distribution: Arizona, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Michigan, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania
Product:
Frozen
Fully Cooked, Skinless, Chicken Breast Fillets with Rib Meat.
Codes:
Produced on
July 30, 2001, August 01, 2001, and August 03, 2001. Packaged in 10-LB
institutional cases.
The products and their identifying codes are as follows:
"PIERCE
MARINATA" brand "Italian Style FULLY COOKED, SKINLESS, CHICKEN BREAST
FILLETS With Rib Meat" with product code "MIT4037." Each label
bears the USDA mark of inspection with establishment number
"P-13485A" on the cases. Also each case bears a production date code
of "FO1B1211" or "FO1B1213" or "FO1B1215" stamped
on the side of the case.
"Fully
Cooked Skinless Italian Style Chicken Breast Fillets" with product code
"002515." The labels bear the establishment number
"P-13485A" inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case bears a
production date code of "FO1B1213" or "FO1B1215" stamped on
its side.
Problem:
The
products may be under processed.
Discovered:
The firm
reported to FSIS that its quality assurance investigation of a customer
complaint revealed possible under processing of the above-mentioned products.
Establishment:
ConAgra
Poultry Company 6648 Highway 15
North Farmerville, LA 71241
Consumer
Contact: Bob
Burns, VP of Science and Regulatory, 770-232-4206
Quantity
Recalled: Approximately
18,000 pounds
Distribution: Nationwide