Product

DECEMBER 2005

WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 3

Product(s) Recalled: Turkey, Ham and Bologna Lunch Makers® Meals
Production Dates/Identifying Codes: Produced on various dates between November 18 and 23, 2005. The products subject to recall are:

2.6-ounce packages of "ARMOUR, Lunch Makers®, CRACKER CRUNCHERS, Cooked Ham, Contains a Nestle® Crunch® Bar." Each package bears the establishment number "Est. 1059" inside the USDA seal of inspection and a sell by date, "FEB 10, 2006" or "FEB 11, 2006." The package also bears the product code "4660033427."
2.6-ounce packages of "ARMOUR, Lunch Makers®, CRACKER CRUNCHERS, Turkey, Contains a Nestle® Butterfinger® Bar." Each package bears the establishment number "P-9" inside the USDA seal of inspection and a sell by date, "FEB 06, 2006," "FEB 09, 2006" or "FEB 10, 2006." The package also bears the product code "4660033428."
2.6-ounce and 8-fluid ounce packages of "ARMOUR, Lunch Makers® Bologna Fun Kit, CRACKER CRUNCHERS, Bologna." The package also contains a Nestle® Crunch® Bar and Hawaiian Punch® fruit drink. Each package bears the establishment number "P-9" inside the USDA seal of inspection and the sell by date, "FEB 11, 2006." The package also bears the product code "4660002263."
2.6-ounce and 8-fluid ounce packages of "ARMOUR, Lunch Makers® Ham Fun Kit, CRACKER CRUNCHERS, Cooked Ham." The package also contains a Nestle® Butterfinger® Bar and Hawaiian Punch® fruit drink. Each package bears the establishment number "Est. 1059" inside the USDA seal of inspection and a sell by date, "FEB 10, 2006" or "FEB 11, 2006." The package also bears the product code "4660002262."
2.6-ounce and 8-fluid ounce packages of "ARMOUR, Lunch Makers® Turkey Fun Kit, CRACKER CRUNCHERS, Turkey." The package also contains a Nestle® Crunch® Bar and Hawaiian Punch® fruit drink. Each package bears the establishment number "P-9" inside the USDA seal of inspection and the sell by date, "FEB 10, 2006." The package also bears the product code "4660002261."

Problem/Reason for Recall: The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Federal Establishment:
ConAgra Foods
200 North Banquet Drive
Marshall, MO 65340
Consumer Contact: Lunch Makers Consumer Information Line, 1-800-414-7500
Media Contact: Tania Graves, Communications Director, (402) 595-6258
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 9,550 pounds
Distribution: Nationwide

WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 10

PRODUCT Minute Maid Fruit Punch, 20 oz
CODE DEC1205 GR B
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER The Coca-Cola Company (Corporate Offices), Atlanta, GA
Manufacturer: Coca Cola Bottling Co, Hancock, MI.
REASON The product is contaminated with yeast spoilage organisms.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 5,233 cases
DISTRIBUTION MI and OH

PRODUCT Canada Dry Club Soda
CODE AUG2205DF
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER The Coca-Cola Company (Corporate Offices), Atlanta, GA
Manufacturer: Coca Cola Bottling Co, Downey, MI.
REASON The product has an off taste due to spoilage.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 6,980 cases
DISTRIBUTION CA

PRODUCT Lipton Brisk Lemon Iced Tea package in 12 ounce cans
CODE Lot number: “FEB 13 06*** TG 080805 AX WVI. The *** indicates the processing hour in military time. Code is located on the bottom of the can.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Pepsi Cola General Bottlers of Ohio Inc., Twinsburg, OH, REASON Canned iced tea contains excessive amounts of sodium.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 6,393/12 can cases
DISTRIBUTION OH

CON AGRA FOODS IS EXPANDING RECALL

ConAgra Foods, a Marshall, Mo., firm, is expanding its December 1 recall of approximately 9,550 pounds of various bologna, ham and turkey lunch meal products to a total of 2.8 million pounds due to possible contamination after cheese provided by its supplier tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

The products subject to recall are:

.6-ounce packages of "ARMOUR, Lunch Makers®, CRACKER CRUNCHERS, Cooked Ham, Contains a Nestle® Crunch® Bar." Each package bears the establishment number "Est. 1059" inside the USDA seal of inspection, the product code "4660003427" and the sell by date, "JAN 01, 2006," "JAN 06, 2006," "JAN 08, 2006," "JAN 12, 2006," "JAN 19, 2006," "JAN 20, 2006," "JAN 21, 2006," "JAN 22, 2006," "JAN 23, 2006," "JAN 26, 2006," "JAN 27, 2006," "JAN 30, 2006," "FEB 02, 2006," "FEB 03, 2006," "FEB 04, 2006," "FEB 05, 2006," "FEB 06, 2006," "FEB 07, 2006," "FEB 08, 2006, "FEB 09, 2006," "FEB 10, 2006," "FEB 11, 2006" or "FEB 20, 2006.
2.6-ounce packages of "ARMOUR, Lunch Makers®, CRACKER CRUNCHERS, Bologna, Contains a Nestle® Butterfinger® Bar." Each package bears the establishment number "P-9" inside the USDA seal of inspection, the product code "4660003384" and the sell by date, "JAN 07, 2006," "JAN 12, 2006," "JAN 13, 2006," "JAN 19, 2006," "JAN 20, 2006," "JAN 30, 2006," "FEB 04, 2006," "FEB 05, 2006," "FEB, 07, 2006," "FEB 16, 2006" or "FEB 17, 2006."
2.6-ounce packages of "ARMOUR, Lunch Makers®, CRACKER CRUNCHERS, Turkey, Contains a Nestle® Butterfinger® Bar." Each package bears the establishment number "P-9" inside the USDA seal of inspection, the product code "4660003428 and the sell by date, "JAN 01, 2006," "JAN 07, 2006," "JAN 09,2006," "JAN 13, 2006," "JAN 21, 2006," "JAN 22, 2006," "JAN 26,2006," "FEB 02, 2006," "FEB 03, 2006," "FEB 04, 2006," "FEB 05, 2006," "FEB 06, 2006, "FEB 08, 2006," "FEB 09, 2006," "FEB 10, 2006," "FEB 16, 2006," "FEB, 17, 2006," "FEB 18, 2006," "FEB 19, 2006" or "FEB 20, 2006."
2.6-ounce and 8-fluid ounce packages of "ARMOUR, Lunch Makers® Bologna Fun Kit, CRACKER CRUNCHERS, Bologna." The package also contains a Nestle® Crunch® Bar and Hawaiian Punch® fruit drink. Each package bears the establishment number "P-9" inside the USDA seal of inspection, the product code "4660002263" and the sell by date, "JAN 02, 2006," "JAN 22, 2006," "JAN 26, 2006," "FEB 04, 2006," "FEB 11, 2006" or "FEB 17, 2006."
2.6-ounce and 8-fluid ounce packages of "ARMOUR, Lunch Makers® Ham Fun Kit, CRACKER CRUNCHERS, Cooked Ham." The package also contains a Nestle® Butterfinger® Bar and Hawaiian Punch® fruit drink. Each package bears the establishment number "Est. 1059" inside the USDA seal of inspection, the product code "4660002262" and the sell by date, "JAN 12, 2006," "JAN 13, 2006" "JAN 16, 2006," "JAN 19, 2006," "JAN 23, 2006," "JAN 26, 2006," "JAN 27, 2006," "JAN 28, 2006," "FEB 10, 2006," "FEB 11, 2006," "FEB 18, 2006" or "FEB 19, 2006."
2.6-ounce and 8-fluid ounce packages of "ARMOUR, Lunch Makers® Turkey Fun Kit, CRACKER CRUNCHERS, Turkey." The package also contains a Nestle® Crunch® Bar and Hawaiian Punch® fruit drink. Each package bears the establishment number "P-9" inside the USDA seal of inspection, the product code "4660002261" and the sell by date, "JAN 07, 2006," "JAN 12, 2006," "JAN 16, 2006," "JAN 21, 2006," "JAN 22, 2006," "JAN 23, 2006," "JAN 27, 2006," "JAN 28, 2006," "FEB 04, 2006," "FEB 10, 2006," "FEB 16, 2006" or "FEB 17, 2006."
2.6-ounce packages of "ARMOUR, Lunch Makers®, CRACKER CRUNCHERS, Chicken, Contains a Nestle® Crunch® Bar." Each package bears the establishment number "P-9" inside the USDA seal of inspection, the product code "4660003383" and the sell by date, "JAN 01, 2006," "JAN 02, 2006," "JAN 09, 20006," JAN 16, 2006," "JAN 23, 2006," "JAN 30, 2006," "FEB 06, 2006," "FEB 07, 2006," "FEB 16, 2006," "FEB 17, 2006," "FEB 18, 2006," "FEB 19, 2006," "FEB 20, 2006" or "FEB 21, 2006."

The ham, bologna, turkey and chicken lunch meal products were produced on various dates between October 13 and December 3 and were distributed to retail establishments nationwide.

Consumers with questions about the recall should call the Lunch Makers consumer information line at (800) 414-7500.

WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 17

Sara Lee Food & Beverage Issues Precautionary Recall of Four Products Due to Possible Health Risks

Sara Lee Food & Beverage today announced that it is voluntarily recalling select cheeseburger and chicken biscuit products sold under the Jimmy Dean, Rudy's Farm and State Fair brands.

The company immediately took this precaution after it was notified by its cheese supplier that one of the supplier's cheese products could potentially contain Listeria monocytogenes.

As a precautionary measure, the company is recalling 40,572 pounds of product.

The products being recalled are:

Jimmy Dean Mini 24 Cheeseburger Beef Patties with Real American Cheese on a Bun. The 38.4-ounce packages are marked with a production code of 05294, 05314 or 05321.
Rudy's Farm Country Style 16 Chicken Biscuits. The 24-ounce packages are marked with a production code of 05326 (frozen) or the use-by date of January 21, 2006 (refrigerated).
State Fair Cheeseburgers Beef Patties with Cheese on a Bun. The 9.6-ounce packages are marked with a production code of 05326.

The Rudy's Farm products do not contain cheese but were manufactured on the same line as the Jimmy Dean and State Fair cheeseburger products.

This recall does not apply to any other Jimmy Dean, Rudy's Farm or State Fair brand product -- with or without cheese.

The products were distributed to grocery stores across the United States, Puerto Rico and Bermuda. Consumers who may have questions or concerns can call the company's toll-free consumer information line at (800) 925-3326 or reference the toll-free consumer information line provided on the product packages. Consumers may also throw out products involved in the recall or return products to grocery retailers where they were purchased.

PRODUCT Diet Coke * Sweetened with Splenda, 12/12oz can PACK. Each can labeled Diet Coke with Lemon 12oz (355 ml).
CODE MAR0606 RX E
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: The Coca-Cola Company (Corporate Offices), Atlanta, GA
Manufacturer: Coca Cola Bottling Co of Chicago, Alsip, IL.
REASON Cans labeled as Diet Coke with Lemon actually contained Diet Coke with Splenda (undeclared sucralose).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 283 cases/12 cans per case
DISTRIBUTION IL and IN

Woodsmoke Provisions Issues Recall on 112 Packages of 4 oz. Premium Smoked Salmon Pastrami Style with Identifying Lot Code 301-05 855 Because of Possible Health Risk

Woodsmoke Provisions, LLC is voluntarily recalling twenty eight pounds (28 lbs.) / 112 individual packages of Premium Smoked Salmon Pastrami Style packed in 4 oz. vacuum packages with the specific lot code 301-05 855 which was manufactured October 28th, 2005 and distributed through a limited number of The Fresh Market, Inc. stores located in FL, AL, TN, NC, VA, GA, and LA because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Consumers who have purchased the 4 oz. Premium Smoked Salmon Pastrami Style Woodsmoke Provisions brand product with the code 301-05 855 retailed at the above-mentioned stores should not consume it, and are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Woodsmoke Provisions at 404-355-5125.

Harry & David Extends Recall of Black and Kalamata Olive Tapenade Because of Possible Health Risks

Harry & David Operations Corp., of Medford, Oregon, is recalling 360 jars of Black and Kalamata Olive Tapenade because they have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.,

The Black and Kalamata Olive Tapenade was distributed throughout the United States only at Harry and David stores, and not distributed through mail order. The Black and Kalamata Olive Tapenade was distributed in 11 oz. glass jars. The lot code recalled is 28405-941H2. The lot code is ink jetted with black ink on the shoulder of the glass jar. The item number is located on an adhesive label on the bottom of the jar. The adhesive label states,

"Harry and David
888905
Tapenade Olive"

The date of distribution to the Harry and David store locations ranges from November 17 through December 12, 2005. One unconfirmed illness has been reported to date.

The product was produced by a co-packer, Enterprise Custom Foods, Orange, CA, for Harry and David.

Harry & David Operations Corp., issued a recall press release in November, for a different lot of this product. The lot number for that batch was 23405-941H2. Because two lots of this product have proved to be unstable, Harry & David Operations Corp., has removed this product from sale and is asking for return of any Black and Kalamata Olive Tapenade, of any lot, purchased after August 1, 2005. If unsure of purchase date, customers may return product for a refund.

Consumers who have purchased or received the Olive Tapenade product, and wish a refund should call Customer Service at 1-800-345-5655. Consumers with questions also may contact the company at 1-800-345-5655.

Heinz Frozen Foods, a Pocatello, Idaho, establishment, is recalling approximately 325 pounds of frozen pot roast dinners due to an undeclared allergen (dried whole eggs).

The package indicates that the product is beef pot roast, however, inside the package is meat loaf with mashed potatoes and gravy. The product contains dried whole eggs, a known allergen, which is not declared on the label.

The following product is subject to recall:

16-ounce packages of "BOSTON MARKET Home Style Meals Beef Pot Roast, Gravy & Beef with Vegetables and Mashed Potatoes." Each package bears the following code: "Best by 08/28/2007 PC5H29M EST 18205."

The frozen dinners were produced on August 29, 2005 and were sold in retail stores in Tennessee and Kentucky. This product is not produced for any Boston Market restaurant and no other Boston Market product is affected.

Consumers with questions about the recall should call (800) 488-0050.

WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 24

PRODUCT Yoruk Brand Yellow Raisins in 1 lb. plastic bags.
CODE N/A
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Ethnic International Holding, Inc., Cranbury, NJ
Manufacturer: Kadouri International Food Inc., Brooklyn, NY.
REASON A sample collected by the New York State Agriculture and Markets revealed undeclared sulfites at the level of 752 ppm. in 1 lb packages of Yoruk Brand raisins.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 81/1 lb packages
DISTRIBUTION NY, VA, and MD

PRODUCT Peanut butter cookies, individually wrapped in clear cello, and placed in box with 5 other cookies. Sold in a “tower” of products called Gourmet Tower of Treats. The “towers” consist of various size boxes filled with various confectionary products, stacked one on top of another (largest box on bottom, up to the smallest box on top) and tied together with a ribbon Tower contains extra fancy gift pears, mini mint chocolates, white chocolate cookie bars (eggs listed are listed as an ingredient), German chocolate cookie bars (eggs are listed as an ingredient) and peanut butter cookie bars. Product is sold via firm’s catalog. “Tower” and list of ingredients are placed in shipping box.
CODE Codes are printed on the nutritional sheets contained with each tower: 2435PH, 2465PH, 2345PH, 2295PH, 2635PH
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Harry & David, Medford, OR
REASON Peanut Butter Cookie Bars contain undeclared eggs.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 542 gift towers
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT Rima Qualita Brand Meatless Spaghetti Sauce, 6 lb. 10 oz cans
CODE 5242X1SGSA and 5246Y1SGSA
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Hirzel Canning Co., Northwood, OH
REASON The product contained milk, which was not listed as an ingredient on the label.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 634 cases, each case contains 6 cans
DISTRIBUTION IA, IL, PA, and KY

PRODUCT Florentine Cake, 4 oz, UPC 8 08330 0081 9
CODE No codes
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Fernando’s Bakery Inc., Linden, NJ
REASON A sample of the product analyzed by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets revealed the presence of color additive, FD&C Yellow No. 5 which was not declared on the label.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 12 cakes
DISTRIBUTION NY

Recall of Tropical Fruit Ackee Because of Possible Health Risks

FDA is announcing the recall of some shipments of ackee—a tropical fruit imported from Jamaica—because the fruit has levels of a naturally occurring toxin called hypoglycin that are of health concern. The recall involves 31 cases of Ashman's Ackees in Brine, distributed by Harvest Foods, Hartford, CT. The products were sold in 19-oz. cans and were shipped in early November to one wholesaler in New York, and to retail stores and restaurants in New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.

Consumers can return this product to the point of purchase. Consumers who have eaten this product should contact their doctors.

WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 31

PRODUCT Home Style Salad Selection Golden Taste brand Tuna Deluxe, Net wt. 3.5 oz. and 7.5 oz. The product is packaged in a clear plastic tub with a white plastic lid. UPC barcode # 7 58259 77115 7, CODE Date code 7/03/05
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Golden Taste, Inc., Spring Valley, NH
REASON The product was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on routine sampling & analysis by the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Unknown
DISTRIBUTION NY and NJ

PRODUCT Sweet Sour Pulpitas, El Club Mexicano. The product is 1.23 oz, packed in clear individually wrapped, plastic pack and vacuumed sealed
CODE LOTE 1500-2
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: El Club Mexicano, Inc., Asheboro, NC
Manufacturer: Triunfo-Mex Inc., City of Industry, CA. .
REASON The product contains non-permitted color -- Carmoisine and undeclared certifiable color additives -- Sunset Yellow FCF and Brilliant Blue FCF.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 4000 packages, each containing 3 individually wrapped units
DISTRIBUTION NC and SC

PRODUCT
a) Chinese Mein (Noodle) in 16 oz., white and clear plastic bag; Chinese Mein (described in Chinese as
“Whole Egg Noodle”, a fresh noodle product
b) Chinese Mein (Noodle) in 16 oz., green and clear plastic bag; Chinese Mein (described in Chinese as
“Won Ton Noodle”
CODE There are no production codes on the product.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER China Noodle Manufacturing, Inc., Oakland, CAing.
REASON
a) Whole Egg Noodle contains undeclared colors, FD&C Yellow # 5 and # 6;
b) Won Ton Noodle contains undeclared color, FD&C Yellow # 6
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 150 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION CA

PRODUCT Celli brand 100% Pure Olive Oil, Product of Italy, 100% All Natural ---Select Premium Olives, Net 3 qt 5.4 fl. oz. (3L). The product is packed in a metal can. UPC barcode # 8 95507 00078 9, CODE Lot LMO0065157
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Bontel USA Corp., Brooklyn, NY
Manufacturer: Fabio Mataluni & Co., Montesarchio, Italy.
REASON Imported product labeled as “pure olive oil” consists primarily of soybean oil based on FDA analysis.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Unknown
DISTRIBUTION NY, NJ and PA