VASINEE FOOD corporation
333 N. HENRY STREET
BROOKLYN, N.Y. 11222
tEL: 718-349-6911
fAX: 718-349-7002
WWW.VASINEE.COM EMAIL:INFO@VASINEE.COM
Date: August 28, 2007
Vasinee Food Corporation
Contact: Valaya Dipongam / 1-800-878-5996
VASINEE EXPANDS RECALL OF “THAI FOODS STEAMED MACKEREL FISH” DUE TO POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK
Vasinee Food Corporation, 333 N. Henry street Brooklyn New York 11222, is recalling packages of “Thai Foods Steamed Mackerel Fish” because the product may be contaminated with Clostridium Botulinum, which can cause botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food borne illness.
The sale of this type of fish is prohibited under New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets regulations because Clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than in any other portion of fish. Uneviscerated fish has been linked to outbreaks of botulism poisoning; Symptoms of botulism include blurred or double vision, general weakness, and poor reflexes, difficulty swallowing and respiratory paralysis.
The recalled “Thai Foods Steamed Mackerel Fish” was distributed to retail stores in CT, NJ and NY. The product comes in a clear plastic bag with blue trim, labeled “Wang Derm Brand”, and has been expanded to include all UPC Codes. It is a product of Thailand.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The uneviscerated fish was discovered after sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of viscera in packages of “Thai Foods Steamed Mackerel Fish”.
Consumers who have purchased packages of “Thai Foods Steamed Mackerel Fish” are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-878-5996
Sincerely yours,
Vasinee Food Corporation
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Select Krasdale Gravy Dry Dog Food 5lb Bags
For Immediate Release: Media contact: Renee Kopkowski
August 21, 2007 (908) 850-7935
Select Krasdale Gravy Dry Dog Food 5lb Bags
Voluntarily Recalled in Five States
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Mars Petcare US, Inc. today announces a voluntary recall of select five pound bags of Krasdale Gravy dry dog food sold in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The pet food is being recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious infections in dogs and cats, and, if there is cross contamination, in people, especially children, the aged, and people with compromised immune systems.
The recalled product should not be sold or fed to pets. Pet owners should dispose of product in a safe manner (example, a securely covered trash receptacle) and return the empty bag to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Salmonella can potentially be transferred to people handling this pet food, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the product or any surfaces exposed to the product. Healthy people potentially infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Well animals can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
Recalled pet food
Product: Krasdale Gravy dry dog food Size: 5 pound bagUPC Code: 7513062596Best By Date: July 16 & 17, 2008Best By Date Location: Back of bag Affected Stores: Various stores located in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Mars Petcare is issuing this action out of an abundance of caution and it sincerely regrets any inconvenience to pet owners as a result of this announcement. This voluntary recall has been issued because the FDA detected Salmonella in a sample of Krasdale Gravy dry dog food with best by dates of July 16 & 17, 2008 during a recent review.
In an effort to prevent the transmission of Salmonella from pets to family members and care givers, the FDA recommends that everyone follow appropriate pet food handling guidelines when feeding their pets. A list of safe pet food handling tips can be found at: www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/petfoodtips080307.html
This product UPC has been blocked from retail sale at these locations.
Additional information about the product is available on www.marspetcare.com. Pet owners who have questions about the voluntary recall should call (866) 298-8332, or visit the web site for more information.
August 21, 2007 (908) 850-7935
Select Krasdale Gravy Dry Dog Food 5lb Bags
Voluntarily Recalled in Five States
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Mars Petcare US, Inc. today announces a voluntary recall of select five pound bags of Krasdale Gravy dry dog food sold in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The pet food is being recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious infections in dogs and cats, and, if there is cross contamination, in people, especially children, the aged, and people with compromised immune systems.
The recalled product should not be sold or fed to pets. Pet owners should dispose of product in a safe manner (example, a securely covered trash receptacle) and return the empty bag to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Salmonella can potentially be transferred to people handling this pet food, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the product or any surfaces exposed to the product. Healthy people potentially infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Well animals can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
Recalled pet food
Product: Krasdale Gravy dry dog food Size: 5 pound bagUPC Code: 7513062596Best By Date: July 16 & 17, 2008Best By Date Location: Back of bag Affected Stores: Various stores located in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Mars Petcare is issuing this action out of an abundance of caution and it sincerely regrets any inconvenience to pet owners as a result of this announcement. This voluntary recall has been issued because the FDA detected Salmonella in a sample of Krasdale Gravy dry dog food with best by dates of July 16 & 17, 2008 during a recent review.
In an effort to prevent the transmission of Salmonella from pets to family members and care givers, the FDA recommends that everyone follow appropriate pet food handling guidelines when feeding their pets. A list of safe pet food handling tips can be found at: www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/petfoodtips080307.html
This product UPC has been blocked from retail sale at these locations.
Additional information about the product is available on www.marspetcare.com. Pet owners who have questions about the voluntary recall should call (866) 298-8332, or visit the web site for more information.
Friday, August 17, 2007
Krasdale Dry Dog Food Recall UPC#: 7513062596 update
Attention Retailer – Krasdale Dry Dog Food Recall UPC#: 7513062596
Please post the attached notice in your store in conspicuous places (dog food aisle and registers).
Feel free to make as many copies as you need for posting.
Please again check your retail selling space to make sure that all KRASDALE DRY DOG FOOD UPC#: 7513062596 with code dates of either July 16 or July 17 2008 have been removed for sale to the public.
The manufacturer has advised that some of the product with these dates has tested positive for salmonella.
Customer Service will or in most cases has already contacted you about this and has requested what stock you have on hand.
Place all of the above referenced product in an isolated area. This product will be picked up by the vendor in the next 14 (fourteen) days and credit will be given based upon your retail price.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact your Customer Service Representative.
Please post the attached notice in your store in conspicuous places (dog food aisle and registers).
Feel free to make as many copies as you need for posting.
Please again check your retail selling space to make sure that all KRASDALE DRY DOG FOOD UPC#: 7513062596 with code dates of either July 16 or July 17 2008 have been removed for sale to the public.
The manufacturer has advised that some of the product with these dates has tested positive for salmonella.
Customer Service will or in most cases has already contacted you about this and has requested what stock you have on hand.
Place all of the above referenced product in an isolated area. This product will be picked up by the vendor in the next 14 (fourteen) days and credit will be given based upon your retail price.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact your Customer Service Representative.
5 lb. KRASDALE GRAVY DOG FOOD -Voluntary recall
ATTENTION CONSUMERS
5 lb. KRASDALE GRAVY DOG FOOD
UPC#: 7513062596
If you recently purchased the above item with date code in it of either July 16 or July 17 2008, please return it to where you purchased it for a full refund.
The manufacturer is voluntarily recalling this product.
5 lb. KRASDALE GRAVY DOG FOOD
UPC#: 7513062596
If you recently purchased the above item with date code in it of either July 16 or July 17 2008, please return it to where you purchased it for a full refund.
The manufacturer is voluntarily recalling this product.
Monday, August 13, 2007
KRASNIY OKTYABR INC. RECALLS HERRING OF SPECIAL AMBASSADOR
KRASNIY OCTYABR USA
60-20 ST
Sunset Industrial Park
Brooklyn, NY 11232
Tel: 718-858-6720 Fax: 718-858-6722
August 7, 2007
For Immediate Release:
KRASNIY OKTYABR INC. RECALLS HERRING OF SPECIAL AMBASSADOR
“7 UZLOV” DUE TO POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK
Krasniy Oktyabr Inc, located on 60-20th Street, Brooklyn, NY is recalling packages of Herring of the Special Ambasador “7 Uzlov” because the product may be contaminated with Clostridium Botulinum, which can cause botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food borne illness.
The sale of this type of fish is prohibited under New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets regulations because Clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than in any other portion of fish. Uneviscerated fish has been linked to outbreaks of botulism poisoning. Symptoms of botulism include blurred or double vision, general weakness, and poor reflexes, difficulty swallowing and respiratory paralysis.
The recalled Herring “7 Uzlov” was distributed to retail stores in NYC. The product comes in metal round containers, 1.3 kg, UPC code: 4-60556-000153. It is product of Russia.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
Consumers who have Herring of the Special Ambassador “7 Uzlov” are urged to return it to the place of purchase for full refund. Consumers with questions should contact the company at 1-718-858-6720
Sincerely yours,
Krasniy Oktyabr Inc.
60-20 ST
Sunset Industrial Park
Brooklyn, NY 11232
Tel: 718-858-6720 Fax: 718-858-6722
August 7, 2007
For Immediate Release:
KRASNIY OKTYABR INC. RECALLS HERRING OF SPECIAL AMBASSADOR
“7 UZLOV” DUE TO POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK
Krasniy Oktyabr Inc, located on 60-20th Street, Brooklyn, NY is recalling packages of Herring of the Special Ambasador “7 Uzlov” because the product may be contaminated with Clostridium Botulinum, which can cause botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food borne illness.
The sale of this type of fish is prohibited under New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets regulations because Clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than in any other portion of fish. Uneviscerated fish has been linked to outbreaks of botulism poisoning. Symptoms of botulism include blurred or double vision, general weakness, and poor reflexes, difficulty swallowing and respiratory paralysis.
The recalled Herring “7 Uzlov” was distributed to retail stores in NYC. The product comes in metal round containers, 1.3 kg, UPC code: 4-60556-000153. It is product of Russia.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
Consumers who have Herring of the Special Ambassador “7 Uzlov” are urged to return it to the place of purchase for full refund. Consumers with questions should contact the company at 1-718-858-6720
Sincerely yours,
Krasniy Oktyabr Inc.
Thursday, August 9, 2007
VASINEE RECALLS “THAI FOODS STEAMED MACKEREL FISH” DUE TO POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK
VASINEE FOOD corporation
333 N. HENRY STREET
BROOKLYN, N.Y. 11222
tEL: 718-349-6911
fAX: 718-349-7002
WWW.VASINEE.COM EMAIL:INFO@VASINEE.COM
Date: August 2, 2007
Vasinee Food Corporation
Contact: Valaya Dipongam / 1-800-878-5996
VASINEE RECALLS “THAI FOODS STEAMED MACKEREL FISH” DUE TO POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK
Vasinee Food Corporation, 333 N. Henry street Brooklyn New York 11222, is recalling packages of “Thai Foods Steamed Mackerel Fish” because the product may be contaminated with Clostridium Botulinum, which can cause botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food borne illness.
The sale of this type of fish is prohibited under New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets regulations because Clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than in any other portion of fish. Uneviscerated fish has been linked to outbreaks of botulism poisoning; Symptoms of botulism include blurred or double vision, general weakness, and poor reflexes, difficulty swallowing and respiratory paralysis.
The recalled “Thai Foods Steamed Mackerel Fish” was distributed to retail stores in CT, NJ and NY. The product comes in a clear plastic bag with blue trim, labeled “Wang Derm Brand”. The UPC number on the package is 8 41466 0024 7. It is a product of Thailand.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The uneviscerated fish was discovered after sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of viscera in packages of “Thai Foods Steamed Mackerel Fish”.
Consumers who have purchased packages of “Thai Foods Steamed Mackerel Fish” are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-878-5996
Sincerely yours,
Vasinee Food Corporation
333 N. HENRY STREET
BROOKLYN, N.Y. 11222
tEL: 718-349-6911
fAX: 718-349-7002
WWW.VASINEE.COM EMAIL:INFO@VASINEE.COM
Date: August 2, 2007
Vasinee Food Corporation
Contact: Valaya Dipongam / 1-800-878-5996
VASINEE RECALLS “THAI FOODS STEAMED MACKEREL FISH” DUE TO POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK
Vasinee Food Corporation, 333 N. Henry street Brooklyn New York 11222, is recalling packages of “Thai Foods Steamed Mackerel Fish” because the product may be contaminated with Clostridium Botulinum, which can cause botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food borne illness.
The sale of this type of fish is prohibited under New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets regulations because Clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than in any other portion of fish. Uneviscerated fish has been linked to outbreaks of botulism poisoning; Symptoms of botulism include blurred or double vision, general weakness, and poor reflexes, difficulty swallowing and respiratory paralysis.
The recalled “Thai Foods Steamed Mackerel Fish” was distributed to retail stores in CT, NJ and NY. The product comes in a clear plastic bag with blue trim, labeled “Wang Derm Brand”. The UPC number on the package is 8 41466 0024 7. It is a product of Thailand.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The uneviscerated fish was discovered after sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of viscera in packages of “Thai Foods Steamed Mackerel Fish”.
Consumers who have purchased packages of “Thai Foods Steamed Mackerel Fish” are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-878-5996
Sincerely yours,
Vasinee Food Corporation
FUTURE INTERNATIONAL INC. RECALLS DRIED VOBLA DUE TO POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK
Future International Inc.
1600 St. Georges Avenue Suite
218 Rahway, NJ 07065
Tel: 732-388-6898 Fax: 732-388-6816
August 7, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: M. Leis-732-388-6898
FUTURE INTERNATIONAL INC. RECALLS DRIED VOBLA DUE TO POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK
Future International Inc. located at 1600 St. Georges Avenue, Rahway, New Jersey 07065, is recalling packages of DRIED VOBLA because the product may be contaminated with Clostridium Botulinum, which can cause botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food borne illness.
The sale of this type of fish is prohibited under New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets regulations because Clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than in any other portion of fish. Uneviscerated fish has been linked to outbreaks of botulism poisoning. Symptoms of botulism include blurred or double vision, general weakness, and poor reflexes, difficulty swallowing and respiratory paralysis.
The recalled DRIED VOBLA was distributed nationwide
The product comes in a 110g (3.87oz) vacuum packed clear plastic bag labeled Dried Vobla with a Code Number 07/05/07.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The uneviscerated fish was discovered after sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of viscera in packages of DRIED VOBLA.
Consumers who have purchased packages of DRIED VOBLA are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Future International Inc. at (732)388-6898
Sincerely,
Future International Inc.
1600 St. Georges Avenue Suite
218 Rahway, NJ 07065
Tel: 732-388-6898 Fax: 732-388-6816
August 7, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: M. Leis-732-388-6898
FUTURE INTERNATIONAL INC. RECALLS DRIED VOBLA DUE TO POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK
Future International Inc. located at 1600 St. Georges Avenue, Rahway, New Jersey 07065, is recalling packages of DRIED VOBLA because the product may be contaminated with Clostridium Botulinum, which can cause botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food borne illness.
The sale of this type of fish is prohibited under New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets regulations because Clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than in any other portion of fish. Uneviscerated fish has been linked to outbreaks of botulism poisoning. Symptoms of botulism include blurred or double vision, general weakness, and poor reflexes, difficulty swallowing and respiratory paralysis.
The recalled DRIED VOBLA was distributed nationwide
The product comes in a 110g (3.87oz) vacuum packed clear plastic bag labeled Dried Vobla with a Code Number 07/05/07.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The uneviscerated fish was discovered after sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of viscera in packages of DRIED VOBLA.
Consumers who have purchased packages of DRIED VOBLA are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Future International Inc. at (732)388-6898
Sincerely,
Future International Inc.
Friday, August 3, 2007
VASINEE RECALLS “THAI FOODS STEAMED MACKEREL FISH” DUE TO POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK
VASINEE FOOD corporation
333 N. HENRY STREET
BROOKLYN, N.Y. 11222
tEL: 718-349-6911
fAX: 718-349-7002
WWW.VASINEE.COM EMAIL:INFO@VASINEE.COM
Date: August 2, 2007
Vasinee Food Corporation
Contact: Valaya Dipongam / 1-800-878-5996
VASINEE RECALLS “THAI FOODS STEAMED MACKEREL FISH” DUE TO POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK
Vasinee Food Corporation, 333 N. Henry street Brooklyn New York 11222, is recalling packages of “Thai Foods Steamed Mackerel Fish” because the product may be contaminated with Clostridium Botulinum, which can cause botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food borne illness.
The sale of this type of fish is prohibited under New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets regulations because Clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than in any other portion of fish. Uneviscerated fish has been linked to outbreaks of botulism poisoning; Symptoms of botulism include blurred or double vision, general weakness, and poor reflexes, difficulty swallowing and respiratory paralysis.
The recalled “Thai Foods Steamed Mackerel Fish” was distributed to retail stores in CT, NJ and NY. The product comes in a clear plastic bag with blue trim, labeled “Wang Derm Brand”. The UPC number on the package is 8 41466 0024 7. It is a product of Thailand.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The uneviscerated fish was discovered after sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of viscera in packages of “Thai Foods Steamed Mackerel Fish”.
Consumers who have purchased packages of “Thai Foods Steamed Mackerel Fish” are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-878-5996
Sincerely yours,
Vasinee Food Corporation
333 N. HENRY STREET
BROOKLYN, N.Y. 11222
tEL: 718-349-6911
fAX: 718-349-7002
WWW.VASINEE.COM EMAIL:INFO@VASINEE.COM
Date: August 2, 2007
Vasinee Food Corporation
Contact: Valaya Dipongam / 1-800-878-5996
VASINEE RECALLS “THAI FOODS STEAMED MACKEREL FISH” DUE TO POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK
Vasinee Food Corporation, 333 N. Henry street Brooklyn New York 11222, is recalling packages of “Thai Foods Steamed Mackerel Fish” because the product may be contaminated with Clostridium Botulinum, which can cause botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food borne illness.
The sale of this type of fish is prohibited under New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets regulations because Clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than in any other portion of fish. Uneviscerated fish has been linked to outbreaks of botulism poisoning; Symptoms of botulism include blurred or double vision, general weakness, and poor reflexes, difficulty swallowing and respiratory paralysis.
The recalled “Thai Foods Steamed Mackerel Fish” was distributed to retail stores in CT, NJ and NY. The product comes in a clear plastic bag with blue trim, labeled “Wang Derm Brand”. The UPC number on the package is 8 41466 0024 7. It is a product of Thailand.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The uneviscerated fish was discovered after sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of viscera in packages of “Thai Foods Steamed Mackerel Fish”.
Consumers who have purchased packages of “Thai Foods Steamed Mackerel Fish” are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-878-5996
Sincerely yours,
Vasinee Food Corporation
Thursday, August 2, 2007
CASTLEBERRY’S UPDATES STATUS OF NATIONAL CANNED FOOD RECALL
Media Contact:
Della Sweetman, Fleishman-Hillard
(619) 200-0436
or
Doug McGraw, Fleishman-Hillard
(212) 453-2202
CASTLEBERRY’S UPDATES STATUS
OF NATIONAL CANNED FOOD RECALL
Officials Express Urgent Need for Retailers and Consumers to Identify and Discard Recalled Items
AUGUSTA, Ga. – August 1, 2007 – Citing a continuing threat to public health, Castleberry’s Food Company is urging retailers, food service operations, food banks, charitable organizations and consumers to be diligent in identifying and discarding canned products subject to Castleberry’s national recall.
“Our primary focus is making sure that no potentially contaminated products are on grocery shelves, in peoples’ homes or in emergency food supplies,” said Steve Mavity, SVP Technical Services/Quality Assurance for Castleberry’s. “Surveys by our own audit team, as well as those by inspectors from federal, state and local health agencies, confirm that some retail outlets, especially smaller independent and convenience stores, may still have recalled products available for sale. We are renewing our warning not to sell, open, or consume these products.”
Castleberry’s voluntarily instituted the recall on July 18 due to the risk of botulinum toxin, a toxin which can cause botulism, a potentially life-threatening illness. The company broadened the scope of its recall on July 21 and has temporarily ceased production in its Augusta, Ga. plant, where it is suspected that there was a processing problem on one of the facility’s canning lines. Castleberry’s continues to work with the FDA and USDA to identify and correct any production issues.
What Consumers and Retailers Should Do
“Consumers, retailers, restaurants, food pantries and others should reconfirm that all products included in the recall, regardless of best-by date, are immediately disposed of,” Mavity said. “Check the product description and can size of products included in the recall and follow disposal instructions communicated by Castleberry’s and recommended by governmental agencies. In addition, consumers should notify family members and friends about the recall.”
Mavity added, “To strengthen our outreach to smaller independent grocers, gas stations, and convenience stores, we’ve re-directed all of our direct retailer, distributor and wholesaler customers to contact their respective customers downstream, to ensure they are aware of the recall and follow the proper removal and disposal instructions.”
Castleberry’s will assist retailers in disposing of the products through Carolina Supply Chain Services (CSCS). The retailer/distributor hotline to arrange for pickup is 1-800- 821-5293. “CSCS will arrange for immediate collection,” Mavity said.
In disposing of any cans that remain in homes, or in retail establishments with just a few cans on hand, Castleberry’s and health officials are instructing people to double bag the cans in plastic bags that are tightly closed before being placed in a trash receptacle for non-recyclable trash outside of the home. If any of the cans are swollen, bulging or leaking, the consumer should put on gloves and eye protection before double-bagging and disposing of the cans. Slowly remove gloves and dispose of them after use. People should then wash their hands with soap and running water for at least two minutes.
Individuals who feel ill after handling or accidentally consuming any of the recalled products should seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms may include general weakness, dizziness, double vision, and trouble speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation are also common symptoms.
There is no need to return cans to stores. For refunds and answers to questions, consumers should contact the consumer hotline at 1-800-203-4412 or visit www.castleberrys.com.
Outreach Efforts Continue
Since the recall was announced July 18, Castleberry’s has:
· Issued public warnings through the news media
· Established a toll-free hotline for consumers that has handled more than 20,000 calls
· Posted recall information and guidance on the company’s Web site at www.castleberrys.com
· Instituted a refund program available online or via mail (requiring no return of product to retailers)
· Deployed recall audit teams to conduct on-site inspections at retail outlets across the country (as of July 31, more than 17,500 stores have been audited)
· Placed recall advertising in consumer publications
· Begun an effort to reach Spanish-speaking consumers and retailers (the company’s Espanol section of Web site dedicated to Spanish speakers will launch August 1)
Full Recalled Product Listing
“We want to remind consumers that as an added level of safety, we are recalling all products listed below, regardless of ‘best by dates’ printed on the cans,” Mavity said. “We encourage consumers and retailers to focus on the product description and can size as these are the critical details in identifying the recalled products. In order to avoid any potential confusion around case and label UPC codes, we’re publishing the complete list without UPC codes.”
The products included in the voluntary recall have not changed since the recall was expanded on July 21.
Brand
Product
Can Size
Austex
Beef Stew
15oz
Austex
Chili no Beans
15oz
Austex
Chili no Beans
19oz
Austex
Chili with Beans
15oz
Austex
Chili with Beans
19oz
Austex
Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10oz
Austex
Onion Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10oz
Best Yet
Chili with Beans
15oz
Best Yet
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
Big Y
Chili no Beans
15oz
Big Y
Chili with Beans
15oz
Big Y
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
Black Rock
Chili with Beans
15oz
Bloom
Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10oz
Bryan
Chili no Beans
15oz
Bryan
Chili no Beans
10oz
Bryan
Chili with Beans
15oz
Bryan
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
Bryan
Hot Dog Chili Sauce with Beef
10oz
Bunker Hill
Chili no Beans
10oz
Bunker Hill
Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10oz
Bunker Hill
Spicier Chili no Beans
10oz
Castleberry's
Barbecue Beef
10oz
Castleberry's
Barbecue Pork in Barbecue Sauce
10oz
Castleberry's
Barbecue Pork in Barbecue Sauce
14.5oz
Castleberry's
Beef Stew
15oz
Castleberry's
Brunswick Beef Stew Chicken & Beef
15oz
Castleberry's
Chili no Beans
10oz
Castleberry's
Chili no Beans
15oz
Castleberry's
Chili with Beans
15oz
Castleberry's
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
Castleberry's
Creamed Chip Beef Gravy
10oz
Castleberry's
Georgia Hash
15oz
Castleberry's
Hot Chili with Beans
15oz
Castleberry's
Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10oz
Castleberry's
Onion Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10oz
Castleberry's
Sausage Gravy
10oz
Cattle Drive
Beef Stew (Steak)
15oz
Cattle Drive
Chicken Chili with Beans
15oz
Cattle Drive
Chili no Beans
15oz
Cattle Drive
Chili with Beans
15oz
Firefighters
Chicken Chili with Beans
15oz
Firefighters
Chili no Beans
15oz
Firefighters
Chili with Beans
15oz
Food Club
Chili no Beans
15oz
Food Club
Chili with Beans
15oz
Food Club
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
Food Lion
Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10oz
Goldstar
Chili
15oz
Goldstar
Original Chili
10oz
Goldstar
Tex-Mex Chili with Beans
15oz
Great Value (Canada Only)
Chili with Beans
15oz
Great Value (Canada Only)
Hot Chili with Beans
15oz
Kroger
Beef Stew
15oz
Kroger
Chili no Beans
15oz
Kroger
Chili with Beans
15oz
Kroger
Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10oz
Lowes Foods
Chili no Beans
15oz
Lowes Foods
Chili with Beans
15oz
Lowes Foods
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
Meijer
Chili no Beans
15oz
Meijer
Chili with Beans
15oz
Meijer
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
Meijer
Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10oz
Morton House
Chili with Beans (Beef & Chicken)
15oz
Morton House
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
Paramount
Chili Hot Dog Chili
15oz
Paramount
Chili no Beans
15oz
Paramount
Chili with Beans
15oz
Paramount
Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10oz
Piggly Wiggly
Chili no Beans
10oz
Piggly Wiggly
Chili no Beans
15oz
Piggly Wiggly
Chili with Beans
15oz
Piggly Wiggly
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
Prudence
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
Southern Home
Chili no Beans
15oz
Southern Home
Chili no Beans
10oz
Southern Home
Chili with Beans
15oz
Southern Home
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
Steak 'n Shake
Chili with Beans
10oz
Thrifty Maid
Chili with Beans
15oz
Thrifty Maid
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
Thrifty Maid
Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10oz
Triple Bar Ranch
Chili no Beans
15oz
Triple Bar Ranch
Chili with Beans
15oz
Triple Bar Ranch
Chili with Beans Slow Cooked
15oz
Value Time
Beef and Chicken Chili with Beans
15oz
Pet Food Products
Natural Balance
Eatables for Dogs Chinese Take Out with Sauce with Vegetables and Chicken
15oz
Natural Balance
Eatables for Dogs HOBO Chili with Chicken and Pasta
15oz
Natural Balance
Eatables for Dogs Irish Stew with Beef, Potatoes and Carrots
15oz
Natural Balance
Eatables for Dogs Southern Style Dumplings with Chicken and Vegetables
15oz
Web Site Information and Resource
Complete information on the Castleberry’s recall for consumers and retailers is available by visiting:
www.castleberrys.com
www.cfsan.fda.gov
www.fsis.usda.gov/
www.cdc.gov/botulism/
Della Sweetman, Fleishman-Hillard
(619) 200-0436
or
Doug McGraw, Fleishman-Hillard
(212) 453-2202
CASTLEBERRY’S UPDATES STATUS
OF NATIONAL CANNED FOOD RECALL
Officials Express Urgent Need for Retailers and Consumers to Identify and Discard Recalled Items
AUGUSTA, Ga. – August 1, 2007 – Citing a continuing threat to public health, Castleberry’s Food Company is urging retailers, food service operations, food banks, charitable organizations and consumers to be diligent in identifying and discarding canned products subject to Castleberry’s national recall.
“Our primary focus is making sure that no potentially contaminated products are on grocery shelves, in peoples’ homes or in emergency food supplies,” said Steve Mavity, SVP Technical Services/Quality Assurance for Castleberry’s. “Surveys by our own audit team, as well as those by inspectors from federal, state and local health agencies, confirm that some retail outlets, especially smaller independent and convenience stores, may still have recalled products available for sale. We are renewing our warning not to sell, open, or consume these products.”
Castleberry’s voluntarily instituted the recall on July 18 due to the risk of botulinum toxin, a toxin which can cause botulism, a potentially life-threatening illness. The company broadened the scope of its recall on July 21 and has temporarily ceased production in its Augusta, Ga. plant, where it is suspected that there was a processing problem on one of the facility’s canning lines. Castleberry’s continues to work with the FDA and USDA to identify and correct any production issues.
What Consumers and Retailers Should Do
“Consumers, retailers, restaurants, food pantries and others should reconfirm that all products included in the recall, regardless of best-by date, are immediately disposed of,” Mavity said. “Check the product description and can size of products included in the recall and follow disposal instructions communicated by Castleberry’s and recommended by governmental agencies. In addition, consumers should notify family members and friends about the recall.”
Mavity added, “To strengthen our outreach to smaller independent grocers, gas stations, and convenience stores, we’ve re-directed all of our direct retailer, distributor and wholesaler customers to contact their respective customers downstream, to ensure they are aware of the recall and follow the proper removal and disposal instructions.”
Castleberry’s will assist retailers in disposing of the products through Carolina Supply Chain Services (CSCS). The retailer/distributor hotline to arrange for pickup is 1-800- 821-5293. “CSCS will arrange for immediate collection,” Mavity said.
In disposing of any cans that remain in homes, or in retail establishments with just a few cans on hand, Castleberry’s and health officials are instructing people to double bag the cans in plastic bags that are tightly closed before being placed in a trash receptacle for non-recyclable trash outside of the home. If any of the cans are swollen, bulging or leaking, the consumer should put on gloves and eye protection before double-bagging and disposing of the cans. Slowly remove gloves and dispose of them after use. People should then wash their hands with soap and running water for at least two minutes.
Individuals who feel ill after handling or accidentally consuming any of the recalled products should seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms may include general weakness, dizziness, double vision, and trouble speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation are also common symptoms.
There is no need to return cans to stores. For refunds and answers to questions, consumers should contact the consumer hotline at 1-800-203-4412 or visit www.castleberrys.com.
Outreach Efforts Continue
Since the recall was announced July 18, Castleberry’s has:
· Issued public warnings through the news media
· Established a toll-free hotline for consumers that has handled more than 20,000 calls
· Posted recall information and guidance on the company’s Web site at www.castleberrys.com
· Instituted a refund program available online or via mail (requiring no return of product to retailers)
· Deployed recall audit teams to conduct on-site inspections at retail outlets across the country (as of July 31, more than 17,500 stores have been audited)
· Placed recall advertising in consumer publications
· Begun an effort to reach Spanish-speaking consumers and retailers (the company’s Espanol section of Web site dedicated to Spanish speakers will launch August 1)
Full Recalled Product Listing
“We want to remind consumers that as an added level of safety, we are recalling all products listed below, regardless of ‘best by dates’ printed on the cans,” Mavity said. “We encourage consumers and retailers to focus on the product description and can size as these are the critical details in identifying the recalled products. In order to avoid any potential confusion around case and label UPC codes, we’re publishing the complete list without UPC codes.”
The products included in the voluntary recall have not changed since the recall was expanded on July 21.
Brand
Product
Can Size
Austex
Beef Stew
15oz
Austex
Chili no Beans
15oz
Austex
Chili no Beans
19oz
Austex
Chili with Beans
15oz
Austex
Chili with Beans
19oz
Austex
Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10oz
Austex
Onion Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10oz
Best Yet
Chili with Beans
15oz
Best Yet
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
Big Y
Chili no Beans
15oz
Big Y
Chili with Beans
15oz
Big Y
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
Black Rock
Chili with Beans
15oz
Bloom
Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10oz
Bryan
Chili no Beans
15oz
Bryan
Chili no Beans
10oz
Bryan
Chili with Beans
15oz
Bryan
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
Bryan
Hot Dog Chili Sauce with Beef
10oz
Bunker Hill
Chili no Beans
10oz
Bunker Hill
Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10oz
Bunker Hill
Spicier Chili no Beans
10oz
Castleberry's
Barbecue Beef
10oz
Castleberry's
Barbecue Pork in Barbecue Sauce
10oz
Castleberry's
Barbecue Pork in Barbecue Sauce
14.5oz
Castleberry's
Beef Stew
15oz
Castleberry's
Brunswick Beef Stew Chicken & Beef
15oz
Castleberry's
Chili no Beans
10oz
Castleberry's
Chili no Beans
15oz
Castleberry's
Chili with Beans
15oz
Castleberry's
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
Castleberry's
Creamed Chip Beef Gravy
10oz
Castleberry's
Georgia Hash
15oz
Castleberry's
Hot Chili with Beans
15oz
Castleberry's
Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10oz
Castleberry's
Onion Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10oz
Castleberry's
Sausage Gravy
10oz
Cattle Drive
Beef Stew (Steak)
15oz
Cattle Drive
Chicken Chili with Beans
15oz
Cattle Drive
Chili no Beans
15oz
Cattle Drive
Chili with Beans
15oz
Firefighters
Chicken Chili with Beans
15oz
Firefighters
Chili no Beans
15oz
Firefighters
Chili with Beans
15oz
Food Club
Chili no Beans
15oz
Food Club
Chili with Beans
15oz
Food Club
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
Food Lion
Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10oz
Goldstar
Chili
15oz
Goldstar
Original Chili
10oz
Goldstar
Tex-Mex Chili with Beans
15oz
Great Value (Canada Only)
Chili with Beans
15oz
Great Value (Canada Only)
Hot Chili with Beans
15oz
Kroger
Beef Stew
15oz
Kroger
Chili no Beans
15oz
Kroger
Chili with Beans
15oz
Kroger
Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10oz
Lowes Foods
Chili no Beans
15oz
Lowes Foods
Chili with Beans
15oz
Lowes Foods
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
Meijer
Chili no Beans
15oz
Meijer
Chili with Beans
15oz
Meijer
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
Meijer
Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10oz
Morton House
Chili with Beans (Beef & Chicken)
15oz
Morton House
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
Paramount
Chili Hot Dog Chili
15oz
Paramount
Chili no Beans
15oz
Paramount
Chili with Beans
15oz
Paramount
Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10oz
Piggly Wiggly
Chili no Beans
10oz
Piggly Wiggly
Chili no Beans
15oz
Piggly Wiggly
Chili with Beans
15oz
Piggly Wiggly
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
Prudence
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
Southern Home
Chili no Beans
15oz
Southern Home
Chili no Beans
10oz
Southern Home
Chili with Beans
15oz
Southern Home
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
Steak 'n Shake
Chili with Beans
10oz
Thrifty Maid
Chili with Beans
15oz
Thrifty Maid
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
Thrifty Maid
Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10oz
Triple Bar Ranch
Chili no Beans
15oz
Triple Bar Ranch
Chili with Beans
15oz
Triple Bar Ranch
Chili with Beans Slow Cooked
15oz
Value Time
Beef and Chicken Chili with Beans
15oz
Pet Food Products
Natural Balance
Eatables for Dogs Chinese Take Out with Sauce with Vegetables and Chicken
15oz
Natural Balance
Eatables for Dogs HOBO Chili with Chicken and Pasta
15oz
Natural Balance
Eatables for Dogs Irish Stew with Beef, Potatoes and Carrots
15oz
Natural Balance
Eatables for Dogs Southern Style Dumplings with Chicken and Vegetables
15oz
Web Site Information and Resource
Complete information on the Castleberry’s recall for consumers and retailers is available by visiting:
www.castleberrys.com
www.cfsan.fda.gov
www.fsis.usda.gov/
www.cdc.gov/botulism/
Nissin Foods Voluntary Recall - Shrimp cup of noodles & chow mein products
The Shrimp flavoring that Nissin Foods USA uses in the Shrimp Cup Noodles and Chow Mein products contains some Lobster flavoring. The ingredient panel does not mention the Lobster flavoring, only "Shrimp" flavoring. The FDA has concluded that because some of the population is allergic to Lobster, that this also must be included on the labels. As a result, any product scheduled for shipment this week (w/o 7/23/2007), was cut and we have been advised that NF USA is going to be using flavoring that does NOT contain any Lobster flavor. Production for the new ingredient product will begin and be available for shipments in the very near future and you will know ASAP on the resumption date.
We apologize for this inconvenience to your business and any ad activity that is running or scheduled to run.
As soon as more information is made available, Nissin will inform all of us.
For now - this is what we know - what we need communicated to our customers - and what we need back from each of you.
1.)
Nissin has instituted a total wholesale and retail recall of SHRIMP (ONLY) CUP NOODLES and SHRIMP (ONLY) CHOW MEIN.
2.)
Nissin is also holding current inventory and shipments out of their distribution facilities of other Top Ramen Shrimp / Top Ramen Shrimp Picante / Cup Noodles Shrimp Picante / Cup Noodles Chili Limon / Cup Noodles Salsa Picante Shrimp / Chow Mein Thai Peanut for pending orders. These remain in full distribution and ARE NOT part of the recall.
These items will not be shipping until Nissin production and package changes are competed. They are currently in the works and shipment details will be communicated in a timely manner to customers and sales agents as soon as Nissin is back in production.
3.)
Important to note: This is a VOLUNTARY recall.
To minimize any losses here, please ask our customers to make every effort to pull products into account warehouses - NOT reclamation - so Nissin can pick it up as soon as possible with warehouse stock.
4.)
We need to know the inventories of the products being recalled and held ASAP for major customers....and again make sure we are making all accounts aware of retail and warehouse actions to be taken for pulling product from distribution channels and retail stores.
You can assure each account that Nissin will work their hardest to resume production and distribution of these products as soon as possible...it will be sooner than later !!
Below is a copy of the correspondence sent to our customers from Matt Talle - Nissin National Sales Mgr.
Dear Customer:
We need your help implementing a voluntary recall of selected shrimp-flavored noodle products made by Nissin Foods (USA) Co., Inc. We have initiated a voluntary nationwide recall as a safety precaution out of concern that they might contain cod or lobster.
This recall covers Nissin Original Chow Mein Shrimp and Nissin Cup Noodles Shrimp. No other Nissin products sold in your stores are affected by this recall.
At the time of the recall, our company had received no complaints or reports of illness associated with these products. The recall was initiated as a safety precaution after it was discovered that the seafood-flavored powder used in these Nissin products also contains cod and lobster.
These products were sold to consumers in retail grocery stores and other foods stores, and can be identified by the UPC codes and label information attached.
If you have any of the above products, it should be removed from inventory and retail shelves, set aside and retained for Nissin pick up or shipping instructions. Once you have retrieved all the product, please contact your Nissin Sales Representative. Please do not destroy the product.
Aside from this above mentioned recall, Nissin Foods has decided to hold all shipments of remaining Shrimp items to customer warehouses. These items are Top Ramen Shrimp Flavor, Top Ramen Shrimp Picante, Cup Noodles Shrimp Picante, Cup Noodles Salsa Picante Shrimp, Cup Noodles Chili Limon, and Chow Mein Thai Peanut.
These flavors do not contain cod or lobster and have no health concerns as in the above mentioned recall. However, they may contain krill which is not labeled as an ingredient in our listing. Although this product is safe for consumption, Nissin Foods feels it is our obligation to discontinue the shipment of these products until we have revised our packaging to reflect this fact. We will contact you soon on when we will commence shipping these new packages.
We ask that these items be held at warehouse level until further notification from Nissin Foods on disposition of these products. Please note that these products do not need to be removed from retail shelves nor do they need to be returned by the consumer.
We are working hard to reach consumers to share this information with them as well. You may also provide the following toll-free number, 866-548-2945, to consumers who have questions.
Most importantly, we want to reassure you that at Nissin Foods our first concern is always for the health and safety of consumers.
Your prompt cooperation will greatly assist us in this action. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Nissin Sales Representative. In the meantime, we look forward to working with you and to continuing to provide you and your customers with the highest quality products.
Sincerely,
Matt Talle
National Sales Manager
Nissin Foods USA Co., Inc
Product Listing Covered by Recall
July 20, 2007
Nissin Foods (USA) Inc.
Brand/Product Description
UPC Packaging Codes
Nissin Cup Noodles Shrimp
70662-03002-8
Nissin Original Chow Mein Shrimp
70662-08722-0
Nissin Cup Noodles Shrimp
INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CANOLA OIL, COTTONSEED OIL, PALM OIL, RICE OIL) PRESERVED BY TOCOPHEROLS AND/OR TBHQ AND/OR ASCORBYL PALMITATE, SALT, DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES (CARROT, GREEN PEA), FREEZE-DRIED SHRIMP, SOY SAUCE POWDER (WHEAT, SOYBEANS, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, HYDROLYZED SOY, CORN AND WHEAT PROTEIN, SPICES, CARAMEL COLOR, POTASSIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, PORK POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORS, CHICKEN POWDER, SODIUM ALGINATE, DISODIUM SUCCINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, SHRIMP POWDER, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, COD LIVER OIL.
Nissin Original Chow Mein Shrimp
INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CANOLA OIL, COTTONSEED OIL, PALM OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, PEANUT OIL, SESAME OIL), PRESERVED BY TOCOPHEROLS AND/OR BHT AND/OR BHA AND/OR TBHQ AND/OR ASCORBYL PALMITATE, SALT, SUGARS, FREEZE-DRIED SHRIMP, DEHYDRATED VEGETABLE (GARLIC, RED BELL PEPPER, PARSLEY), GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORS, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SPICES, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT), MALTODEXTRIN, ONION POWDER, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, SHRIMP POWDER, POTASSIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM CARBONATE, HYDROLYZED CORN GLUTEN, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM ALGINATE, DEXTROSE, PAPRIKA COLOR, CARAMEL COLOR, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, TAPIOCA MALTODEXTRIN, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, DEHYDRATED BUTTER, COD LIVER OIL, GUAR GUM, BONITO POWDER, TOMATO POWDER, TURMERIC COLOR, ANNATTO COLOR, SODIUM BICARBONATE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS.
-END-
Sincerely,
Maggie Wineland
Administrator, Sales Department Nissin Foods
mwineland@nissinfoods.com
(310)527-5766
We apologize for this inconvenience to your business and any ad activity that is running or scheduled to run.
As soon as more information is made available, Nissin will inform all of us.
For now - this is what we know - what we need communicated to our customers - and what we need back from each of you.
1.)
Nissin has instituted a total wholesale and retail recall of SHRIMP (ONLY) CUP NOODLES and SHRIMP (ONLY) CHOW MEIN.
2.)
Nissin is also holding current inventory and shipments out of their distribution facilities of other Top Ramen Shrimp / Top Ramen Shrimp Picante / Cup Noodles Shrimp Picante / Cup Noodles Chili Limon / Cup Noodles Salsa Picante Shrimp / Chow Mein Thai Peanut for pending orders. These remain in full distribution and ARE NOT part of the recall.
These items will not be shipping until Nissin production and package changes are competed. They are currently in the works and shipment details will be communicated in a timely manner to customers and sales agents as soon as Nissin is back in production.
3.)
Important to note: This is a VOLUNTARY recall.
To minimize any losses here, please ask our customers to make every effort to pull products into account warehouses - NOT reclamation - so Nissin can pick it up as soon as possible with warehouse stock.
4.)
We need to know the inventories of the products being recalled and held ASAP for major customers....and again make sure we are making all accounts aware of retail and warehouse actions to be taken for pulling product from distribution channels and retail stores.
You can assure each account that Nissin will work their hardest to resume production and distribution of these products as soon as possible...it will be sooner than later !!
Below is a copy of the correspondence sent to our customers from Matt Talle - Nissin National Sales Mgr.
Dear Customer:
We need your help implementing a voluntary recall of selected shrimp-flavored noodle products made by Nissin Foods (USA) Co., Inc. We have initiated a voluntary nationwide recall as a safety precaution out of concern that they might contain cod or lobster.
This recall covers Nissin Original Chow Mein Shrimp and Nissin Cup Noodles Shrimp. No other Nissin products sold in your stores are affected by this recall.
At the time of the recall, our company had received no complaints or reports of illness associated with these products. The recall was initiated as a safety precaution after it was discovered that the seafood-flavored powder used in these Nissin products also contains cod and lobster.
These products were sold to consumers in retail grocery stores and other foods stores, and can be identified by the UPC codes and label information attached.
If you have any of the above products, it should be removed from inventory and retail shelves, set aside and retained for Nissin pick up or shipping instructions. Once you have retrieved all the product, please contact your Nissin Sales Representative. Please do not destroy the product.
Aside from this above mentioned recall, Nissin Foods has decided to hold all shipments of remaining Shrimp items to customer warehouses. These items are Top Ramen Shrimp Flavor, Top Ramen Shrimp Picante, Cup Noodles Shrimp Picante, Cup Noodles Salsa Picante Shrimp, Cup Noodles Chili Limon, and Chow Mein Thai Peanut.
These flavors do not contain cod or lobster and have no health concerns as in the above mentioned recall. However, they may contain krill which is not labeled as an ingredient in our listing. Although this product is safe for consumption, Nissin Foods feels it is our obligation to discontinue the shipment of these products until we have revised our packaging to reflect this fact. We will contact you soon on when we will commence shipping these new packages.
We ask that these items be held at warehouse level until further notification from Nissin Foods on disposition of these products. Please note that these products do not need to be removed from retail shelves nor do they need to be returned by the consumer.
We are working hard to reach consumers to share this information with them as well. You may also provide the following toll-free number, 866-548-2945, to consumers who have questions.
Most importantly, we want to reassure you that at Nissin Foods our first concern is always for the health and safety of consumers.
Your prompt cooperation will greatly assist us in this action. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Nissin Sales Representative. In the meantime, we look forward to working with you and to continuing to provide you and your customers with the highest quality products.
Sincerely,
Matt Talle
National Sales Manager
Nissin Foods USA Co., Inc
Product Listing Covered by Recall
July 20, 2007
Nissin Foods (USA) Inc.
Brand/Product Description
UPC Packaging Codes
Nissin Cup Noodles Shrimp
70662-03002-8
Nissin Original Chow Mein Shrimp
70662-08722-0
Nissin Cup Noodles Shrimp
INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CANOLA OIL, COTTONSEED OIL, PALM OIL, RICE OIL) PRESERVED BY TOCOPHEROLS AND/OR TBHQ AND/OR ASCORBYL PALMITATE, SALT, DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES (CARROT, GREEN PEA), FREEZE-DRIED SHRIMP, SOY SAUCE POWDER (WHEAT, SOYBEANS, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, HYDROLYZED SOY, CORN AND WHEAT PROTEIN, SPICES, CARAMEL COLOR, POTASSIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, PORK POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORS, CHICKEN POWDER, SODIUM ALGINATE, DISODIUM SUCCINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, SHRIMP POWDER, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, COD LIVER OIL.
Nissin Original Chow Mein Shrimp
INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CANOLA OIL, COTTONSEED OIL, PALM OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, PEANUT OIL, SESAME OIL), PRESERVED BY TOCOPHEROLS AND/OR BHT AND/OR BHA AND/OR TBHQ AND/OR ASCORBYL PALMITATE, SALT, SUGARS, FREEZE-DRIED SHRIMP, DEHYDRATED VEGETABLE (GARLIC, RED BELL PEPPER, PARSLEY), GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORS, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SPICES, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT), MALTODEXTRIN, ONION POWDER, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, SHRIMP POWDER, POTASSIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM CARBONATE, HYDROLYZED CORN GLUTEN, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM ALGINATE, DEXTROSE, PAPRIKA COLOR, CARAMEL COLOR, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, TAPIOCA MALTODEXTRIN, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, DEHYDRATED BUTTER, COD LIVER OIL, GUAR GUM, BONITO POWDER, TOMATO POWDER, TURMERIC COLOR, ANNATTO COLOR, SODIUM BICARBONATE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS.
-END-
Sincerely,
Maggie Wineland
Administrator, Sales Department Nissin Foods
mwineland@nissinfoods.com
(310)527-5766
Lakeside Foods Issues Nationwide Recall of French Style Green Beans
Lakeside Foods Issues Nationwide Recall of French Style Green Beans
Contact:David B. Aggen920-684-3356
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Manitowoc, WI -- August 1, 2007 -- Lakeside Foods, Inc. of Manitowoc, Wisconsin is initiating a voluntary recall of 15,000 cases of 14.5-ounce French Style Green Beans because some cans may have been under processed and some cans may have leaked. While no illnesses have been reported these cans have the potential to be contaminated with harmful organisms including Clostridium botulinum. No botulinum toxin has been found in any cans tested to date, however the company continues to test out of an abundance of caution. Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distention and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention. Consumers also are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.
Lakeside is asking consumers who have cans of the French Style Green Beans with the following in the top line of the can code to return them unopened to the place of purchase. EAA5247, EAA5257, EAA5267, EAA5277, EAB5247, EAB5257, ECA5207, ECA5217, ECA5227, ECA5297, ECB5207, ECB5217, ECB5227 and ECB5307.
The product was distributed in the following 20 states AL, AZ CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, NC, NY, OH, OK, TN, TX, VA, WI and Canada. The product was sold with the following labels: ALBERTSON'S, HAPPY HARVEST, BEST CHOICE, FOOD CLUB, BOGOPA, VALU TIME, HILL COUNTRY FARE, HEB, LAURA LYNN, KROGER, NO NAME, NORTH PRIDE, SCHNUCKS, SHOP N SAVE, SHOPPERS VALU, CUB FOODS, DIERBERGS, FLAVORITE, IGA, BEST CHOICE AND THRIFTY MAID.
Lakeside Foods voluntarily recalled the products after learning of a potential problem during routine internal monitoring. Lakeside said it is working closely with the Food & Drug Administration and has identified and corrected the condition that resulted in its decision to voluntarily recall the cans in question. No other Lakeside products are affected by this recall.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-466-3834 Ext 4090. Code and label information will also be posted on their web site www.lakesidefoods.com.
Contact:David B. Aggen920-684-3356
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Manitowoc, WI -- August 1, 2007 -- Lakeside Foods, Inc. of Manitowoc, Wisconsin is initiating a voluntary recall of 15,000 cases of 14.5-ounce French Style Green Beans because some cans may have been under processed and some cans may have leaked. While no illnesses have been reported these cans have the potential to be contaminated with harmful organisms including Clostridium botulinum. No botulinum toxin has been found in any cans tested to date, however the company continues to test out of an abundance of caution. Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distention and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention. Consumers also are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.
Lakeside is asking consumers who have cans of the French Style Green Beans with the following in the top line of the can code to return them unopened to the place of purchase. EAA5247, EAA5257, EAA5267, EAA5277, EAB5247, EAB5257, ECA5207, ECA5217, ECA5227, ECA5297, ECB5207, ECB5217, ECB5227 and ECB5307.
The product was distributed in the following 20 states AL, AZ CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, NC, NY, OH, OK, TN, TX, VA, WI and Canada. The product was sold with the following labels: ALBERTSON'S, HAPPY HARVEST, BEST CHOICE, FOOD CLUB, BOGOPA, VALU TIME, HILL COUNTRY FARE, HEB, LAURA LYNN, KROGER, NO NAME, NORTH PRIDE, SCHNUCKS, SHOP N SAVE, SHOPPERS VALU, CUB FOODS, DIERBERGS, FLAVORITE, IGA, BEST CHOICE AND THRIFTY MAID.
Lakeside Foods voluntarily recalled the products after learning of a potential problem during routine internal monitoring. Lakeside said it is working closely with the Food & Drug Administration and has identified and corrected the condition that resulted in its decision to voluntarily recall the cans in question. No other Lakeside products are affected by this recall.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-466-3834 Ext 4090. Code and label information will also be posted on their web site www.lakesidefoods.com.
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