Thursday, November 29, 2007

Harry & David recalls Harry and David Moose Munch® Confection tubs in two flavor combinations: Milk & Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate Macadamia and P

Harry & David recalls Harry and David Moose Munch® Confection tubs in two flavor combinations: Milk & Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate Macadamia and Peanut Butter, Milk Chocolate, Macadamia Nut for undeclared nut allergens

Harry & David Operations Corp., of Medford, Oregon, is voluntarily recalling approximately 5880 tubs of the Milk & Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate Macadamia because they may contain macadamia nuts not declared on the ingredient statement, and 4400 tubs of the Peanut Butter, Milk Chocolate, Macadamia Nut because they may contain macadamia nuts and peanuts not declared on the ingredient statement. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to these nuts (macadamia or peanut) run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The products are packaged in 1 lb. 10 oz clear plastic tubs containing three flavors of Moose Munch® Confection, a caramel corn and chocolate confection.

Harry & David is recalling all Milk & Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate Macadamia with a nutrition label that states Milk Chocolate, Caramel, Dark Chocolate at the top. The potentially affected lot codes are lot codes 304 NXXX NN:NN, 305 NXXX NN:NN, 306 NXXX NN:NN or 307 NXXX NN:NN. In the lot number on the plastic tub, the X is a letter and N is a number.

Harry & David is recalling all Peanut Butter, Milk Chocolate, Macadamia Nut with a nutrition label that states Milk Chocolate, Caramel, Dark Chocolate at the top. The potentially affected lot codes begin with 264 NXXX NN:NN, 265 NXXX NN:NN or 266 NXXX NN:NN. In the lot number on the plastic tub, the X is a letter and N is a number.

The lot codes are ink jetted on the sides of the tubs in black ink.

The Milk & Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate Macadamia was produced from October 31 through November 3rd, 2007, and was distributed exclusively throughout the United States in Harry and David Stores, beginning on November 9, 2007. The Peanut Butter, Milk Chocolate, Macadamia Nut was produced from September 21st through September 23rd, 2007, and was distributed exclusively throughout the United States in Harry and David Stores, beginning on October 10, 2007.

There have been no injuries reported to date. Anyone concerned about a potential illness associated with this product should contact a physician immediately. This problem occurred when tubs with nutrition labels for another product were used for these items.

Consumers with questions about the recalled product may phone the Customer Service division at 800-233-1101, 24 hours a day. Customers may arrange for refunds through this number as well.

Charlemagne Chocolatiers Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk Protein in Charlemagne Dark Chocolate Organic Bars

Charlemagne Chocolatiers Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk Protein in Charlemagne Dark Chocolate Organic Bars
Contact:Belgium ’s Best Chocolates, Inc 781-283-5787
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- November 20, 2007--- Charlemagne Chocolatiers of Belgium is voluntarily recalling its dark chocolate organic bars currently on the US market, because it may contain undeclared milk protein. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Charlemagne Organic Bars are distributed in the US by Belgium’s Best Chocolates, Inc. and were shipped to retail stores in the following states: MI, CA, NJ, NY and MA. Approximately 5000 units of dark Charlemagne organic chocolate bars were distributed. The following chocolate bars are affected:
- Charlemagne Dark with Coffee 50 gr.(1.75 oz.) (UPC= 5 425001 204038)- Charlemagne Dark with Cinnamon 50 gr.(1.75 oz.) (UPC= 5 425001 204052)- Charlemagne Dark with Orange 50 gr.(1.75 oz.) (UPC= 5 425001 204021)- Charlemagne Dark with Green tea 50 gr.(1.75 oz.) (UPC= 5 425001 204045)- Charlemagne Plain Dark with Belize Chocolate. 50 gr.(1.75 oz.) (UPC= 5 425001 204014)
No illnesses have been reported to date in the US. The Charlemagne Organic dark chocolate bars were tested for milk protein in the US by FDA after a recall was initiated in Canada. The organic dark chocolate bars were distributed in packaging that did not list milk protein in the ingredients or allergen statement.
Consumers that have purchased Charlemagne Organic Dark chocolate products can return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the US distributor at 1-877-INDULGE.

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Blue Planet Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almonds, Milk and Coconut in Heartland® Brand Graham Pie Crusts

Blue Planet Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almonds, Milk and Coconut in Heartland® Brand Graham Pie Crusts
Contact:Mike Gloekler(423) 238-7111, Ext. 22440
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Collegedale, TN -- November 19, 2007 --- Blue Planet Foods Inc., of Collegedale, Tenn., is recalling 3,898 individual retail units of Heartland® brand Graham Pie Crusts because they contain undeclared almonds, milk and coconut. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds, milk or coconut run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The Heartland ® brand Graham Pie Crusts were distributed through retail stores nationwide.
The Heartland ® brand Graham Pie Crust is a ready-to-eat pie crust, packaged in a foil pie tin with clear plastic cover and labeled “Heartland ® Graham Pie Crust.” The pie crust has a net weight of 6 oz. (170g). Affected pie crusts are limited to those with freshness dates reading: “Best By Oct 27 2008 1” or “Best By Oct 27 2008 3.”
No illnesses have been reported. For most consumers, there is no safety issue with the pie crusts.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing almonds, milk and coconut was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of almonds, milk and coconut. Subsequent investigation indicates that the problem was caused by a temporary application of an incorrect label.
Consumers who have purchased this product are urged to contact the company’s consumer affairs department toll-free at 1-877-885-6650 for a full refund.
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Monday, November 19, 2007

Texas Firm Recalls Frozen Sausage Roll Products- Possible Listeria

Texas Firm Recalls Frozen Sausage Roll Products For Possible Listeria Contamination

Recall Release
CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-053-2007
HEALTH RISK: HIGHCongressional and Public Affairs(202) 720-9113Amanda Eamich WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2007 - Double B Foods, Inc., a Meridian, Texas, firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 98,000 pounds of frozen sausage roll products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. The following product is subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]
7.5-pound cases of "DOUBLE B FOODS, MORNING SAUSAGE ROLL, Chicken and Turkey Knockwurst Wrapped in the Dough and Baked." Each label bears the establishment number "P-7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
10-pound cases of "DOUBLE B FOODS, MORNING SAUSAGE ROLL, Smoked Knockwurst Wrapped in Dough and Baked." Each label bears the establishment number "EST. 7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
10-pound cases of "DOUBLE B FOODS, SAUSAGE-N-CHEDDAR IN A BLANKET, Smoked Knockwurst with Cheese Baked in Dough." Each label bears the establishment number "EST. 7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
10-pound cases of "DOUBLE B FOODS, REDUCED SODIUM MORNING SAUSAGE ROLL, Chicken and Turkey Knockwurst Wrapped in Dough and Baked." Each label bears the establishment number "P-7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
7.5-pound cases of "DOUBLE B FOODS, REDUCED SODIUM MORNING SAUSAGE ROLL, Chicken and Turkey Knockwurst Wrapped in Dough and Baked." Each label bears the establishment number "P-7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
10-pound cases of "DOUBLE B FOODS, MORNING SAUSAGE ROLL." Each label bears the establishment number "P-7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
8- and 16-ounce packages of "H-E-B SAUSAGE & CHEDDAR KOLACHE, Smoked Sausage with Cheese Baked in Dough." Each package bears a sell by date of "12/13/07" or "12/20/07," as well as the establishment number "EST. 7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
8-pound bags of "H-E-B SAUSAGE & CHEDDAR KOLACHE, Smoked Knockwurst with Cheese Baked in Dough." Each bag bears a sell by date of "7/30/08," "8/01/08" or "8/06/08," as well as the establishment number "EST. 7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
8-pound bags of "H-E-B FULLY COOKED SAUSAGE CHEDDAR & JALAPENO KOLACHES, Smoked Sausage with Cheese Baked in Dough." Each bag bears a sell by date of "7/26/08," "8/1/08" or "8/2/08," as well as the establishment number "EST. 7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
8- and 16-ounce packages of "H-E-B FULLY COOKED SAUSAGE & CHEDDAR KOLACHES, Smoked Sausage with Cheese Baked in Dough." Each package bears a sell by date of "12/16/2007," as well as the establishment number "EST. 7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
8-ounce packages of "H-E-B FULLY COOKED SAUSAGE CHEDDAR & JALAPENO KOLACHES, Smoked Sausage with Cheese Baked in Dough." Each bag bears a sell by date of "12/16/2007," as well as the establishment number "EST. 7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
8-pound bags of "H-E-B SAUSAGE KOLACHE, SMOKED SAUSAGE BAKED IN DOUGH." Each bag bears a sell by date of "8/1/2007," as well as the establishment number "EST. 7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
10-pound cases of "MORNING SAUSAGE ROLL, Knockwurst Wrapped in Dough and Baked." Each label bears a case code of "2370211," as well as the establishment number "EST. 7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
10-pound cases of "SAUSAGE IN A BLANKET, Sausage Wrapped in Dough and Baked." Each label bears a case code of "1332642," as well as the establishment number "EST. 7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
8-ounce packages of "SMOKY'S FULLY BAKED SAUSAGE ROLLS, SAUSAGE & CHEESE." Each label bears the establishment number "EST. 7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
2.25-pound packages of "SOUTHERN HERITAGE, SAUSAGE-N-CHEDDAR MORNING ROLL, Smoked Sausage with Cheese Baked in Dough." Each label bears a case code of "5788-SH," as well as the establishment number "EST. 7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
2.25-pound packages of "WHEELER SMOKED SAUSAGE KOLACHES." Each label bears a case code of "8788-W," as well as the establishment number "EST. 7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Recommendations For People At Risk For Listeriosis Wash hands with warm, soapy water before and after handling raw meat and poultry for at least 20 seconds. Wash cutting boards, dishes and utensils with hot, soapy water. Immediately clean spills. Keep raw meat, fish and poultry away from other food that will not be cooked. Use separate cutting boards for raw meat, poultry and egg products and cooked foods. Do not eat hot dogs, luncheon meats, bologna or other deli meats unless reheated until steaming hot. Do not eat refrigerated pâté, meat spreads from a meat counter or smoked seafood found in the refrigerated section of the store. Foods that don't need refrigeration, like canned tuna and canned salmon, are safe to eat. Refrigerate after opening. Do not drink raw (unpasteurized) milk and do not eat foods that have unpasteurized milk in them. Do not eat salads made in the store such as ham salad, chicken salad, egg salad, tuna salad or seafood salad. Do not eat soft cheeses such as Feta, queso blanco, queso fresco, Brie, Camembert cheeses, blue-veined cheeses and Panela unless it is labeled as made with pasteurized milk. Use precooked or ready-to-eat food as soon as you can. Listeria can grow in the refrigerator. The refrigerator should be 40 °F or lower and the freezer 0 °F or lower. Use an appliance thermometer to check the temperature of your refrigerator.
The frozen sausage roll products were produced on various dates between Oct. 25 and Nov. 6, and were distributed to retail establishments in Texas, and institutions, catalogue sales and distribution centers in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas. Media and consumers with questions about the recall should contact company Director of Human Resources Rick Borden at (254) 435-6575. The problem was discovered through the establishment's in-plant testing program. FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of this product. Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease. Healthy people rarely contract listeriosis. However, listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Listeriosis can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths, as well as serious and sometimes fatal infections in those with weakened immune systems, such as infants, the elderly and persons with HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy. Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.
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Last Modified: November 16, 2007

USDA Recall Classifications
Class I
This is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.
Class II
This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.
Class III
This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences

Monday, November 5, 2007

Cargill Meat Recall

Please refer to below listed site for information on this recall
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/PDF/Recall_051-2007_Release.pdf

Thursday, November 1, 2007

OHIO FIRM RECALLS FROZEN MEAT PIZZAS DUE TO POSSIBLE

CLASS I RECALL Congressional and Public Affairs
HEALTH RISK: HIGH Amanda Eamich (202) 720-9113
FSIS-RC-049-2007

OHIO FIRM RECALLS FROZEN MEAT PIZZAS DUE TO POSSIBLE
E. COLI O157:H7 CONTAMINATION

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2007 – General Mills Operations, a Wellston, Ohio, establishment, is voluntarily recalling an undetermined amount of frozen meat pizza products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 and may be linked to an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.

The following products are subject to recall:

· 10.2-ounce packages of “Totino’s The Original Crisp Crust Party Pizza Pepperoni.”
· 10.2-ounce packages of “Totino’s The Original Crisp Crust Party Pizza, Classic Pepperoni.”
· 10.2-ounce packages of “Totino’s The Original Crisp Crust Party Pizza, Pepperoni Trio.”
· 10.7-ounce packages of “Totino’s The Original Crisp Crust Party Pizza, Combination Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza.”
· 10.5-ounce packages of “Totino’s The Original Crisp Crust Party Pizza, Three Meat Sausage, Canadian Style Bacon & Pepperoni Pizza.”
· 10.9-ounce packages of “Totino’s The Original Crisp Crust Party Pizza, Supreme Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza with Green Peppers & Onions.”
· 6.8-ounce packages of “JENO’S CRISP `N TASTY PIZZA, PEPPERONI.”
· 7.0-ounce packages of “JENO’S CRISP `N TASTY PIZZA, COMBINATION SAUSAGE AND PEPPERONI PIZZA.”
· 7.2-ounce packages of “JENO’S CRISP `N TASTY PIZZA, SUPREME SAUSAGE AND PEPPERONI WITH GREEN PEPPERS AND ONION PIZZA.”

Each package also bears the establishment number “EST. 7750” inside the USDA mark of inspection as well as a “best if used by” date on or before “02 APR 08 WS.” The company applies the “best if used by date” on the package based on a 155-day shelf life, however consumers are urged to look in their freezers for similar frozen pizza products and discard them if found.

The frozen meat pizza products subject to recall were produced on or before Oct. 30 and were distributed to retail establishments nationwide.

The problem was discovered following an investigation carried out by the Tennessee Department of Health in coordination with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention into a multi-state cluster of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses that may be linked to this product. Illnesses occurred in Illinois (1), Kentucky (3), Missouri (2), New York (2), Ohio (1), Pennsylvania (1), South Dakota (1), Tennessee (8), Virginia (1), and Wisconsin (1). Illness onset dates ranged between July 20 and Oct. 10. All patients have recovered. The CDC, State public health departments and FSIS also continue investigation into the multi-state illness outbreak.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact company Consumer Hotline at (800) 949-9055. Media with questions about the recall should contact company Director of Communications Tom Forsythe at (763) 764-6364.

E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea and dehydration. The very young, seniors and persons with compromised immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a physician.

Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask Karen,” the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.

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