OCTOBER 2005

WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 8

New Packing Co, Inc. recalls chicken sausage products and beef wieners 

New Packing Co, Inc., a Chicago, Ill., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,076 pounds of chicken sausage products and beef wieners that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
The products subject to recall are:

• 12 ounce packages of "PURE FARMS ALL NATURAL COOKED SKINLESS SMOKED CHICKEN ANDOULLE SAUSAGE." Each package bears the establishment number "P-21280" inside the USDA seal of inspection and the sell by date "11.07.05."
• 12 ounce packages of "PURE FARMS ALL NATURAL COOKED SKINLESS CHICKEN BRATWURST." Each package bears the establishment number "P-21280" inside the USDA seal of inspection and the sell by date "11.07.05."
• 12 ounce packages of "PURE FARMS ALL NATURAL COOKED SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAKFAST LINKS." Each package bears the establishment number "P-21280" inside the USDA seal of inspection and the sell by date "11.07.05."
• 12 ounce packages of "PURE FARMS ALL NATURAL COOKED SKINLESS CHICKEN ITALIAN SAUSAGE." Each package bears the establishment number "P-21280" inside the USDA seal of inspection and the sell by date "11.07.05."
• 12 ounce packages of "PURE FARMS ALL NATURAL COOKED SKINLESS CHICKEN POLISH SAUSAGE." Each package bears the establishment number "P-21280" inside the USDA seal of inspection and the sell by date "11.07.05."
• 12 ounce packages of "PURE FARMS ALL NATURAL COOKED SKINLESS UNCURED CHICKEN WIENER." Each package bears the establishment number "P-21280" inside the USDA seal of inspection and the sell by date "11.07.05."
• 16 ounce packages of "PURE FARMS ALL NATURAL COOKED UNCURED BEEF WIENER." Each package bears the establishment number "EST. 21280" inside the USDA seal of inspection and the sell by date "11.05.05."

The chicken sausage products and beef wieners were packaged on September 22 and were distributed to retail establishments in California, Florida, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Washington. All cases bear the lot code "265."

Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact General Manager Jon Gray at (312) 666-1314.

PRODUCT Pasteurized liquid whole eggs
CODE Lots 116-5 and 117-5
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Crystal Lake, Llc, Warsaw, IN
REASON The product is contaminated with Salmonella based on the USDA's analysis.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 53,016 pounds
DISTRIBUTION IL, MI, OH and Canada

PRODUCT Spiced apple almonds - whole almonds coated with a confectionary spice mixture sold retail and as an item in gift baskets. Retail bags are 8 oz clear cello bags, with a stick on label stating Harry and David SPICED APPLE ALMONDS cinnamon apple candy coated almonds. Bags are tied at the top with a ribbon. Bags that are placed into the Harvest Home Collection Basket are 6 oz. clear cello bags and sealed at the top. Both bags contain the ingredient statement, nutritional labeling,
CODE Best if used by 07/28/06 on 8 oz. retail bags, Lot # 1815SF on 6 oz. gift basket bags
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Harry and David, Medford, OR
REASON The product contains undeclared milk and FD&C Red #40.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 4,512 – 8 oz. retail packages and 60 – 6 oz. packages in gift baskets
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT HOME SPECIAL brand SOUP MIX, Net Wt. 4 OZ. --- Serving Size 30 g --- Servings Per Container 15 --- The product is packaged in a heat-sealed flexible plastic bag. UPC bar code # 6 64460 11505 8
CODE All products on the market at the time the recall was initiated
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: HO's Trading, Inc., Brooklyn, NY, 
Manufacturer: Sinojet Development Ltd, Hong Kong, China. 
REASON The product contained undeclared sulfites based on sampling & analysis by the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets (NYSDAM).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 8 cases (100 packages per case)
DISTRIBUTION NY, NJ, MA, TX and GA

PRODUCT
a) Basil Leaf, Rubbed,
b) Original Italian Seasoning, 2.59 lbs (41.5 oz) packages, 
CODE
a) Code:3-1017; lot number P30500;
b) Code: C2225; Lot numbers W17485 and W18556
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER WIBERG of California, Brea, CA
REASON Fancy whole basil received from distributor, was found to be contaminated with Salmonella Blockley.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 372.82 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION CA

PRODUCT Peachy Paterno Ice Cream sold in 1/2 gallon carton
CODE Code Date 12/10/05
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER University Creamery, University Park, PA
REASON The product contains undeclared FD&C Yellow #5 color.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 16 cartons
DISTRIBUTION The product is sold in the firm's retail store.

PRODUCT
a) Islands Blend By Healthy Choice, ORANGE***JUICE***Pasteurize,
b) Islands Blend By Healthy Choice, APPLE***JUICE*** Pasteurize,
c) Islands Blend By Healthy Choice, Grapefruit***JUICE***Pasteurize,
d) Islands Blend By Healthy Choice, Carrot***JUICE***Pasteurize
e) Islands Blend By Healthy Choice, Lemonade***JUICE***Pasteurize
f) Islands Blend By Healthy Choice, Watermelon***JUICE***Fresh
CODE Production date codes ranging from August 7, 2005 through September 1, 2005
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Healthy Choice Islands Blend Inc, DBA Island Blends, Los Angeles, CA,
REASON Manufacturer failed to produce juice under requirements of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) 21 CFR Part 120.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
a) 800 gallons, 278 quarts, 4 pints;
b) 14 gallons, 41 half gallons, 24 pints;
c) 45 gallons, 2 quarts;
d) 2 gallons, 4 half gallons, 4 pints;
e) 51 gallons;
f) 4 gallons
DISTRIBUTION CA

PRODUCT Maple walnut cheesecake - Harry and David bake shop frozen maple walnut cheesecake, net wt. 2 lbs. The product is a cheesecake with walnuts on the rim, packaged in a shrink wrapped plastic film, inside a white paperboard box
CODE Best if used by: 09/30/06 lot code 2355BC and 2365BC
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Harry and David, Medford, OR
REASON The product contains undeclared wheat.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1,644 cheesecakes
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT Cran brand Face Paint, 5 colors; UPC 7-08820-45951-9, Made in Taiwan
CODE All units
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Wholesale Merchandisers, Inc., Grand Rapids, M
REASON Face paints contain unapproved colors and may have been manufactured under conditions whereby they were contaminated with pathogens.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 38 packages
DISTRIBUTION OH

PRODUCT Frozen Mahi Mahi fillets ranging in size from 3 - 4 lb each. Fillets are placed into a plastic bag then into a corrugated box with gel packs on top of fillets. There was no labeling associated with the fillets except hand written product code on box,
CODE Item no. 51711950. Product code on box: 0695, 0745, 0765, 0825, 0875, 0965, 1045, 1105, 1165, 1255 or 1305
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: American Fish & Seafood, Inc., Minnetonka, MN
Manufacturer: Chun Cheng USA, Inc., Irvine, CA. 
REASON FDA samples of raw frozen Mahi Mahi fillets were found to contain levels of histamine above 50 ppm.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 133.30 lbs
DISTRIBUTION MN and WI

PRODUCT
a) "Baby Wipe" brands come in either scented or unscented packaged in a flexible plastic container. Labeled in
part: Alcohol-Free Baby Wipes are soft, thick, convenient wipes moistened with a gentle cleansing
solution that will clean any part of baby's delicate skin. Sizes: Triad 80 -7.25" x 8, AmeriNet Choice 40 –
7.25" x 8". Product Code: 10-6810, AC-6710, 10-6710, 10-6700, 10-6610 and AC-6700
b) Triad "Cleansing Wipes" packaged in a plastic flexible container. Labeled in part: Triad Cleansing Wipes,
Hypoallergeenic, Unscented, Alcohol-Free, Deodorizing Formula (40 - 7.25" x 8" Wipes), Product Code: 10-6610,
CODE
a) Lot #'s, 4G80, 4G79, 4H99, 4H83, 4H84, 4J59, 4J61, 4J01, 4J60, 4J55, 4J58, 4K73, 4K76,
4K75, 4K113, 4K74;
b) Lot numbers 4J59, 4J64, 4K73
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: H & P Industries, Inc., Brookfield, WI
Manufacturer: H & P Industries, Inc., Pewaukee, WI. 
REASON Products are contaminated with mold.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 105,348 units
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

Sunny Valley Smoked Meats, Inc., a Manteca, Calif., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 37,000 pounds of ham products due to undeclared allergens (soy and wheat proteins.

The package labels do not specifically state that wheat starch and soy flour, potential known allergens, are ingredients.

The following products are subject to recall:

• One to two-pound vacuum packed packages of "SUNNYVALLEY BRAND HICKORY SMOKED, HONEY CURED HAM WITH NATURAL JUICES." Each package includes the establishment number, "EST. 17823" inside the USDA seal of inspection and a use by/freeze by date between "11/16/05" and "12/26/05." Each case bears the code "31010."
• Eight to 10-pound packages of "SUNNYVALLEY BRAND HICKORY SMOKED, HONEY CURED HAM WITH NATURAL JUICES." Each package includes the establishment number, "EST. 17823" inside the USDA seal of inspection and a use by/freeze by date between "9/30/05" and "12/26/05." Each case bears the code "33000."
• Two to five-pound packages of "RALEY'S BEL AIR FINE MEATS BONELESS HONEY HAM, HICKORY SMOKED, FULLY COOKED WITH NATURAL JUICES." Each package includes the establishment number, "EST. 17823" inside the USDA seal of inspection and a use by/freeze by date between "10/7/05" and "12/22/05." Each case bears the code "33001" or "33002."
• Nine to 11-pound Cryovac wrapped packages of "HOBBS APPLEWOOD SMOKED MEATS HONEY CURED HAM WITH NATURAL JUICES." Each package includes the establishment number, "EST. 17823" inside the USDA seal of inspection and a use by/freeze by date between "12/15/05" and "12/22/05." Each case bears the code "33003."
• Seven to eight-pound vacuum packed packages of "RALEY'S BEL AIR FINE MEATS SPIRAL SLICED HAM, HICKORY SMOKED, HONEY CURED, FULLY COOKED WITH NATURAL JUICES." Each package includes the establishment number, "EST. 17823" inside the USDA seal of inspection and a use by/freeze by date between "11/4/05" and "12/29/05." Each case bears the code "37003."
• 17 to 19-pound vacuum packed packages of "SUNNYVALLEY BRAND HONEY CURED, SPIRAL CUT HAM WITH NATURAL JUICES, FULLY COOKED READY TO EAT." Each package includes the establishment number, "EST. 17823" inside the USDA seal of inspection and a use by/freeze by date between "10/13/05" and "12/13/05." Each case bears the code "37004."
• Seven to eight-pound vacuum packed packaged of "SUNNYVALLEY BRAND HONEY CURED, SPIRAL CUT HAM WITH NATURAL JUICES, FULLY COOKED READY TO EAT." Each package includes the establishment number, "EST. 17823" inside the USDA seal of inspection and a use by/freeze by date between "10/13/05" and "12/13/05." Each case bears the code "37005."
• 18 to 20-pound vacuum packed packages of "SUNNYVALLEY BRAND HONEY CURED SPIRAL CUT HAM WITH NATURAL JUICES, FULLY COOKED READY TO EAT." Each package includes the establishment number, "EST. 17823" inside the USDA seal of inspection and a use by/freeze by date between 11/4/05 and 12/29/05. Each case bears the code "37006."

The products were sold to retail stores and restaurant suppliers in California, Nevada and Oregon.

Consumers with questions about the recall should call company Chief Financial Officer, Sandy Jones at (209) 825-0288, ext. 26. Media with questions about the recall should contact company President, Bill Andreetta at (209) 825-0288, 

ext. 22.

Orca Bay Foods, Inc. Recalls Red King Crab Legs and Claws Due to Possible Health Risk

  Orca Bay Foods, Inc. of Renton, Washington is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall of approximately 40,000 pounds of "red king crab legs and claws" because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. 

The frozen crab legs were sold to retailers and food service in 10 and 20 lb cases labeled "Orca Bay Seafood's, Inc. Renton, WA 98055". Each case was marked with a size, either "4-6", "6-9", "9-12", "12-14" or "selects", "broiler claws", and "splits". The product is sold thawed and/or frozen by weight in the frozen food and/or seafood departments in stores.

The recalled crab legs were distributed retail in Florida, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, through Sam's Club; Indiana through Roundy's; New Jersey through Shop-Rite (Wakefern), New York through Wegmans, Michigan through Spartan; Washington State through Associated Grocers, City Fish, Jack's Fish Spot & Metropolitan Markets. The product also entered commerce through food service distributors in Alaska, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Utah, Washington State and Wisconsin. The recalled product would have been in retail outlets on/about May 20, 2005 through August 10, 2005, however the majority of the suspect product is under our direct control in the Renton, WA processing facility.

Consumers who have purchased red king crab legs during the specified time period from the retail stores identified are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-932-ORCA.

WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 15

Fortuna Sea Products, Inc. Recalls Frozen Cooked Clam Meat Because of Possible Health Risk

  Fortuna Sea Products, Inc. of Rosemead, CA is recalling frozen cooked clam meat in one pound packages labeled as Ocean Pearl Wild Caught, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Fortuna Sea Products, Inc. sells frozen cooked clam meat to distributors in Southern California and New York, New York area. Consumers may have purchased or consumed the product through retail or foodservice establishments such as supermarkets and restaurants.

Fortuna Sea Products’ frozen cooked clam meat can be identified by the Ocean Pearl brand label. Clam meat is sold in 24 x 1 lb retail pack in a master carton to distributors and may be reselling to consumers in 1 lb retail plastic bag. This recall is for Ocean Pearl brand frozen cooked clam meat with bar code 0 23998 12923 8 and Lot#C7397 stamped on master carton.

Retail and foodservice establishments and whose customers who have purchased Ocean Pearl brand frozen cooked clam meat with bar code 0 23998 12923 8 and Lot#7397 stamped on master carton should return the product to the distributors for a full refund. 

Distributors and consumers with questions may contact Fortuna Sea Products, Inc. directly at 626-572-4600.

PRODUCT EL PURO: Queso Seco Cheese, Sold under various labels, the product tested had the El PURO brand. The size of the product varies from 12 oz. to 40 lb.
CODE All products on the market at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Latin Food Group Inc., Medley, FL
REASON The product is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ analysis.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 50-40 lb. blocks
DISTRIBUTION NC and FL

PRODUCT Sweet Ease- The Sucrose Solution. The product is a 24% sucrose and water solution. The product is aseptically packaged in an ll ml cup with a peel off lid that is suitable for dipping a pacifier or for administration via a dropper. It is shipped in cases containing 50 cups
CODE Lot # 1365, Individual containers are coded as 2005/11/12-1N
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Respironics, Inc., Murrysville, PA
Manufacturer:  Kohler Mix Specialties, Newington, CT. 
REASON Potential risks of infection and other illnesses associated with the presence of mold contamination I a medical food product used for newborns and infants in the clinical setting.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 6,394 cases
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and Internationally

PRODUCT
a) FIRST COLD PRESSED HERMES® brand EXTRA VIRGIN  OLIVE OIL, Net Content 3 Liters (3 qts. 5.4    fl oz), packed in metal cans. Product is labeled    on side panel as “Product of Greece” and bears the Greek flag on front & back panels, OR    “Packed in Italy L-97-05”. There are six --   3 Liter metal cans per case.  
b) HERMES® brand POMACE OLIVE OIL, Net Content  3 Liters (3 qts. 5.4 fl oz), packed in metal
   cans. L 56-05 (on side panel). Product is  labeled on other side panel as "100% GREEK
   OIL, Packed in Italy". There are six - 3  Liter metal cans per case.
CODE All products on the market at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Krinos Foods, Inc., Long Island City, NY
Manufacturer: Fabio Mataluni & Co., Montesarchio Bn, Italy and Oleificio Flli Amato, Partanna, Italy.  
REASON Products labeled as “olive oil” may consist primarily of soybean oil.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
a) 1,231 cartons;
b) 10,268 cartons
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and Canada

PRODUCT
a) Pacific Blue Lirate Asiatic (hard boiled)    Clam Whole Cooked, 1 lb case. 
b) Pacific Blue Granular Ark clam, 1 lb case,   
c) Pacific Blue Lirate Asiatic (hard boiled)  White Clam, 1 lb case
CODE All Date Codes
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm:  Pacific Blue Trading Co., LLC, East Hartford, CT
Manufacturer: Phu Yen Seafood Corporation, Phu Yen, Vietnam.  
REASON Raw seafood products may be mislabeled as cooked.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Estimated 66 cases
DISTRIBUTION MA. CT. RI, ME, NH, NY, PA, MD and VA

PRODUCT Traders Joe’s Eggplant Garlic Spread in glass jars. A traditional Bulgarian Recipe of Eggplant, Garlic & Ferreroni Peppers. Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g). Product of Bulgaria
CODE Lot #’s: 43009 and 42909
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Trader Joe’s, Needham, MA
Manufacturer: Konex-Tiva Ltd, Sofia, Bulgaria.  
REASON The product contains filth.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 123 cases
DISTRIBUTION CT, DE, IN, MA, MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA and VA

WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 22

PRODUCT Nonfat dry milk in heavy brown paper bags labeled in part: WestFarm Foods Darigold Nonfat Dry Milk Grade A Spray Process Pasteurized, Net WT. 25 kg, 
CODE LOT 10505 200 MFG DATE 19 JULY 05 EXP DATE 19 JULY 06
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: WestFarm Foods, Seattle, WA
Manufacturer: WestFarm Foods, Jerome, ID. 
REASON Nonfat dry milk is contaminated with Salmonella based on the USDA's analysis.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 184,635 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION OR and ID

PRODUCT Hostess Cookies -- Oatmeal, approximately 14 g each. Four cookies are packaged in a clear wrapper. Twelve packages of cookies are placed in each box
CODE NOV 7---56132---0604
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Interstate Brands Corp. Hdqtrs, Kansas City, MO
Manufacturer: Interstate Brands Companies, Wayne, NJ. 
REASON Chocolate chip cookies containing milk and eggs are packaged in Oatmeal cookie boxes which declare no milk or eggs in ingredient panel.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 6,665 boxes
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT Crown brand Couque D'asse Cookie (Couque D'asse -- Coffee), Premium Couque D'asse Coffee, Net Wt. 2.26 oz (64g) and 5.08 oz. (144g) -- Product of Korea. The product is packed in individually sealed packages contained in a sealed box,
CODE 2004.10.11A and 2005.10.10 (on side box panel)
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Haemalkn Slkpoom, Inc., East Hills, NY
Manufacturer: Crown Confectionery Co., Ltd, Seoul, Korea. 
REASON The product contained undeclared dairy ingredients, eggs and hazelnuts based on sampling analysis and inspectional findings by the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets and confirmed by the foreign manufacturer.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 20 cases (24 boxes per case)
DISTRIBUTION NY, CT, MA, NH, MD, and VA

PRODUCT Peekay Best Quality brand Raisins, Net Wt. 7 oz. The product is packaged in a sealed plastic bag,
CODE Uncoded
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Peekay International Inc., Maspeth, NY
REASON The product contained undeclared sulfites (260 ppm) based on sampling & analysis by The New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Unknown
DISTRIBUTION NY

PRODUCT Ghirardelli Chocolate Syrup Brownies Premium Mix in 18.75 oz. box. Box contains dry brownie mix and separate packet of chocolate syrup. Cases are labeled to contain boxes of Ghirardelli Caramel Turtle Brownies. Product could have potentially been shipped as "mixed shipper" which is a display unit that contains 2 types of brownie mixes and is displayed by the store. The products in the mixed shipper/display unit contained Caramel Turtle Brownie mix and Double Chocolate brownie mix. However, when the Caramel Turtle Brownie mix is originally manufactured it is automatically cased in Caramel Turtle Brownie mix cases, then the retail boxes are removed and repacked into the mixed shipper. Since the cases of Caramel Turtle Brownie mixes could potentially contain the Chocolate Syrup Brownie mix, there is the potential for the mixed shipper/display units to contain the Chocolate Syrup Brownie Mix
CODE K_5181_; K_5182_; K_5194_; K_5195_; K_5201_; and K_5231_. (Underscore could represent any letter). Code is embossed on the top flap of the box. Mixed shipper display case is coded K_5199_. The Syrup//Caramel Turtle Component is coded K_5181_.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Continental Mills, Seattle, WA
Manufacturer: Continental Mills, Hopkinsville, KY.
REASON The product contains undeclared walnuts.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 4,581 cases/12 boxes
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT Honey Dijon Dressing: a) Garden Goodness Honey Dijon Dressing. b) Classic Sensations Honey Dijon Dressing. The products are sold in 16 oz clear plastic bottles, and are shipped in cases containing 12 bottles
CODE
a) UPC code 36294-10511 with use by dates 7/15/06 05C, 07/21/06 04C, 7/25/06 02C, 8/10/06 08C, and 8/18/06 08C. 

b) UPC code 36294-40006 with use by date of 8/10/06 08C
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER E. D. Smith USA, Inc., North East, PA
REASON Product contains undeclared eggs and buttermilk.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 4,444 cases
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT Dancing Deer Baking Company Maple Pumpkin Cranberry Streusel Cake, 20 oz (576g)
CODE Use By Dates: From SEP 13 2005 through SEP 20 2005
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Dancing Deer Baking Company, Inc., Boston, MA
REASON Product contains undeclared pecans.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 86 cakes
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and Internet Sales

PRODUCT Product is ground basil, grounded and mixed, then packaged in zip-lock bags based on weight. The labels on the bags are written by hand, identifying who the product is going to, an identification number of the store it is going to and a lot number assigned by Firm
CODE The lot code is a 6 digit number deciphered as the first 2 digits is the day of the month processed; next 2 digits identifies the lot of basil; and final 2 digits identifies the sequence of process on that day. Ex: 144501 = processed on the 14th day of the month, basil came from lot identified as 45th and it was the first batch processed on that day.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER California Blending Company, Inc, El Monte, CA
REASON The basil distributed by Majestic International Spice Corp., was found to be contaminated with Salmonella by FDA.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 240 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION CA, CO, NV, and WA

PRODUCT Basil Imported, Net Wt. is changed to reflect customer's order of either 2 lbs, 10 lbs, or 27.5 lbs
CODE All product on the market at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER MV Spice Distributor, El Cajon, CA
REASON The basil distributed by Majestic International Spice Corp., was found to be contaminated with Salmonella by FDA.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 143.5 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION CA

Hirzel Canning Company Recalls Prima Qualita Meatless Spaghetti Sauce Due to Undeclared Cheese

Hirzel Canning Company announced that it is voluntarily recalling Prima Qualita brand Meatless Spaghetti Sauce from distribution in Iowa, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Illinois, due to mislabeling of product packaged in 106 oz. cans of spaghetti sauce containing undeclared cheese.  

The spaghetti sauce in question packed on August 30 and September 3 of this year, are labeled "Prima Qualita brand Meatless Spaghetti Sauce" and bear the code 5242X 1SGSA or 5246Y 1SGSA embossed on one of the container ends. No other cases of this product have been affected.

The company has since found and corrected the problem that caused the mislabeling to occur.

Consumers who have purchased 106 oz. cans of Prima Qualita Spaghetti Sauce with either of the 2 codes should return them unopened to the place of purchase for replacement.

WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 29

Marzetti Fat Free Dijon Honey Mustard Dressing Recalled Due to Undeclared Anchovies

T. Marzetti Company, Columbus, Ohio is recalling its 1.5 ounce packets of Marzetti Fat Free Dijon Honey Mustard Dressing because the product contains undeclared anchovies. 

The packets come in a 60 count corrugated case marked with the item # 70200 81958, and with a date code of Best By 03 02 06 X1. The 1.5 ounce packets are marked with “Marzetti Fat Free Dijon Honey Mustard Dressing” on the front film, the back film is labeled with item # 70200 81996, and has the date code of BB 030206 embossed on the side of the packet.

The recalled packets of Marzetti Fat Free Dijon Honey Mustard Dressing were distributed nationwide ( Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin).

Consumers who have purchased 1.5 ounce packets of Marzetti Fat Free Dijon Honey Mustard Dressing are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

Consumers with questions may contact the company’s consumer response department at 614-846-2232.

Ian's Natural Foods is voluntarily recalling approximately 11,200 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products

Ian's Natural Foods, a Revere, Mass., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 11,200 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The products subject to recall are:

• 12-ounce packages of "TRADER JOE-SAN TERIYAKI CHICKEN WITH BASMATI RICE." Each package bears the establishment number "P-19011" inside the USDA seal of inspection and the sell by date, "10-23-05," "10-24-05," "10-25-05," "10-27-05," "10-29-05," "10-30-05" or "10-31-05."
• 12-ounce packages of "TRADER GIOTTO'S ITALIAN STYLE MEATBALLS, MADE WITH COLEMAN NATURAL BEEF." Each package bears the establishment number "EST. 19011" inside the USDA seal of inspection and the sell by date, "10-30-05," "10-31-05," "11-1-05," "11-2-05" or "11-3-05."
• 12-ounce packages of "TRADER JOE'S CHIPOTLE LIME CHICKEN STRIPS, GRILLED CHICKEN STRIPS MARINATED WITH SOUTHWESTERN-STYLE SPICES." Each package bears the establishment number "P-19011" inside the USDA seal of inspection and the sell by date, "10-23-05," "10-24-05," "10-25-05," "10-26-05," "10-27-05," "10-29-05," "10-30-05" or "10-31-05."
• 16-ounce packages of "TRADER JOE'S JUST CHICKEN, WHITE MEAT CHICKEN CHUNKS, GREAT FOR SALADS SOUPS AND ENTRES." Each package bears the establishment number "P-19011" inside the USDA seal of inspection and the sell by date, "10-20-05," "10-21-05," "10-22-05," "10-23-05," "10-24-05," "10-26-05," "10-27-05" or "10-28-05."
• 12-ounce packages of "TRADER GIOTTO'S BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN, BREAST OF CHICKEN COVERED IN A MARINARA SAUCE, THEN TOPPED WITH A BLEND OF FLAVORFUL CHEESES." Each package bears the establishment number "P-19011" inside the USDA seal of inspection and the sell by date, "10-23-05," "10-24-05" or "10-26-05."
• 28-ounce packages of "TRADER JACQUES" QUICHE LORRAINE, TRADITIONAL RECIPE WITH UNCURED BACON AND SWISS CHEESE." Each package bears the establishment number "EST.19011" inside the USDA seal of inspection and the sell by date, "10-23-05," "10-24-05," "10-25-05," "10-29-05," "10-30-05" or "10-31-05."
• 10-ounce packages of "TRADER MING'S SZECHUAN STYLE CHICKEN, WITH WHITE MEAT." Each package bears the establishment number "P-19011" inside the USDA seal of inspection and the sell by date, "10-23-05," "10-24-05," "10-25-05," "10-26-05," "10-29-05" or "10-30-05."
• 16-ounce packages of "TRADER JOE'S JUST CHICKEN WITH PANKO BREAD CRUMBS." Each package bears the establishment number "P-19011" inside the USDA seal of inspection and the sell by date, "10-20-05," "10-21-05," "10-22-05," "10-23-05" or "10-24-05."

The products were produced on various dates between Oct. 12 and 18 and were shipped to retail stores in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Massachusetts.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact company Vice-President for Marketing Jeff Canner at (978) 989-0601.

Halloween Candy and Store Displays With Lead Recalled

The distributor of Halloween candy that lights up, along with store displays, has voluntarily recalled these products from Maine stores after discovering both items have high lead content. The products, Finger Lite Light-Up Candy Necklaces and Lite-Up Candy Rings, were distributed by Malibu Toys of California.

The voluntary agreement to recall the products and packaging comes after Malibu Toys was alerted by the Toxics in Packaging Clearinghouse (TPCH) which coordinates the implementation of packaging laws in 19 states including Maine.

Individual packages of this Halloween novelty lollipop are displayed on retail shelves in a box with a blinking pumpkin. The blinking light is powered by a battery, which is attached to a printed circuit board with lead-based solder. As a packaging component, the printed circuit board assembly violates the toxics in packaging requirement that no restricted heavy metals are intentionally added to a package or packaging component.

Retail stores listed in Maine as receiving the items include CVS, Kmart, Movie Gallery, Rite Aid, Target, Walgreen's and Wal-Mart.

PRODUCT Henretty’s World Famous Jumbo Lump Crab Cake. The product is sold in yellow/orange Styrofoam trays that contain two 0.25 lb crab cakes
CODE All products on the market at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Henretty’s Prime Meats, Hockessin, DE
REASON The product does not bear an ingredient statement and contains eggs.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 10 trays
DISTRIBUTION DE

PRODUCT Hostess Cookies -- Oatmeal, approximately 14 g each. Four cookies are packaged in a clear wrapper. Twelve packages of cookies are placed in each box, Recall # F-003-6
CODE NOV 7---56132---0604
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Interstate Brands Corp. Hdqtrs, Kansas City, MO
Manufacturer: Interstate Brands Companies, Wayne, NJ. 
REASON Chocolate chip cookies containing milk and eggs are packaged in Oatmeal cookie boxes which declare no milk or eggs in ingredient panel.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 6,665 boxes
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT Jelly Sweet “Ulitochka”, Net Wt. 300 g. The product is packaged in a clear plastic shell
CODE 09/MAR/05
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Desly International Corp., Brooklyn, NY
Manufacturer: JSC Krashnyj Moziryanin, Naroviya, Republic of Belarus. .
REASON The product contained the unapproved color Ponceau 4R (E124), and the undeclared color additives tartrazine (certifiable as FD&C Yellow #5) and brilliant blue FCF (certifiable as FD&C Blue #1).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 195 cases (6 packages per case)
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

Salus Corporation dba ICP Medical Issues Nationwide Recall of Shampoo Caps

Salus Corporation dba ICP Medical of Olivette, Missouri, has voluntarily initiated a nationwide recall of all lot numbers of shampoo caps with conditioner because some of the product is contaminated with the bacteria Serratia marcescens. 

The shampoo caps were manufactured under three brand names: (1) The Salus Corporation dba ICP Medical brand name of CompleteBath (Reorder No. ICP095230); the brand name of ReadyBath, manufactured for Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL (Reorder No. MSC095230); and the brand name of No-Rinse, manufactured for No Rinse Laboratories, LLC, Centerville, OH (Reorder No. 02000). The shampoo caps are packaged 1 disposable cap per plastic bag. The plastic bag is labeled with the product name. The product is used as a method of cleaning the hair without the use of running water rather than using conventional shampooing methods.

The shampoo caps were distributed to health care facilities and institutions nationwide through Salus Corporation, Medline Industries, and No Rinse Laboratories. The product can also be purchased through the internet. Salus Corporation Corporation has notified their customers to arrange for return of the shampoo caps.

The shampoo caps should be returned to the point of purchase or by calling Salus Corporation dba ICP Medical at 314-429-1000. 

Health care facilities or consumers may contact Tom Huling, Vice President of Salus Corporation at 314-429-1000, ext. 226 for any further questions.

CHEFS' DELIGHT PACKING CO. RECALLS READY-TO-EAT BEEF PRODUCTS

Chefs’ Delight Packing Co., Inc., a Brooklyn, N.Y., firm is voluntarily recalling 2,263 pounds of ready-to-eat beef products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The products subject to recall are:

• Various sized bulk packages of "CHEFS' DELIGHT, N.Y. Deli Style, COOKED CORNED BEEF." Each package bears the establishment number "EST. 4395" inside the USDA seal of inspection.
• Various sized bulk packages of "CHEFS' DELIGHT, N.Y. Deli Style, PASTRAMI, SMOKE FLAVORING ADDED, COATED WITH SPICES & BURNT SUGAR." Each package bears the establishment number "EST. 4395" inside the USDA seal of inspection.