Wednesday, April 30, 2008
U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Class 1 recall of Del Valle Clam Club Tomato and Natural Clam Cocktail beverages
NJLINCS Health Alert Network
Public Health Info
Distributed by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
Subject: Food Recall
Date: 4/29/2008; 14:47:26
Message#: 100814-4-29-2008-PHIN
Contact Info: Alan L. Talarsky, NJDHSS/CEHS/Food and Drug Safety ProgramPhone: 609-588-3123; Email: at2@njlincs.net
Attachments: None
Please review the following message from Alan Talarsky, Environmental Scientist 1, Food and Drug Safety Program, DHSS regarding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Class 1 recall of Del Valle Clam Club Tomato and Natural Clam Cocktail beverages.Jugos del Valle USA of Houston, TX is recalling 6,200 cases of Del Valle Clam Club® Tomato and Natural Clam Cocktail beverages because they may contain undeclared wheat, fish, milk, shrimp, and crab ingredients. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat, fish, milk, shrimp or crab could run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.Del Valle Clam Club beverages were imported from Mexico and distributed to retailers in 25 states (Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington and Virginia) through retail stores.The Del Valle Clam Club product affected is packaged in an 8.4 fl. oz. glass bottle with UPC code 32239 05702. All lot codes are being recalled. No illnesses have been reported to date.The labeling issue was discovered during a review of labels and ingredients. Jugos del Valle will resume selling del Valle Clam Club Tomato and Natural Clam Cocktail beverages after the product packaging has been corrected to include all FDA required ingredient information.The Company has been in phone and email contact with 100% of its consignees (distributors and large retailers with their own distribution centers) which received this product.Consumers who have questions are urged to call 1-866-878-7397. If consumers are concerned about a potential allergenic reaction, they can return the Del Valle Clam Club product to the retailer from which they purchased it for a full refund or credit.No action is required of local health departments at this time for this recall. If any requests for assistance are received from FDA, the Food and Drug Safety Program will contact you. For additional information regarding warnings and recalls, please click on the weblink below.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Class 1 recall of Del Valle Clam Club Tomato and Natural Clam Cocktail beverages
NJLINCS Health Alert Network
Public Health Info
Distributed by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
Subject: Food Recall
Date: 4/29/2008; 14:47:26
Message#: 100814-4-29-2008-PHIN
Contact Info: Alan L. Talarsky, NJDHSS/CEHS/Food and Drug Safety ProgramPhone: 609-588-3123; Email: at2@njlincs.net
Attachments: None
Please review the following message from Alan Talarsky, Environmental Scientist 1, Food and Drug Safety Program, DHSS regarding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Class 1 recall of Del Valle Clam Club Tomato and Natural Clam Cocktail beverages.Jugos del Valle USA of Houston, TX is recalling 6,200 cases of Del Valle Clam Club® Tomato and Natural Clam Cocktail beverages because they may contain undeclared wheat, fish, milk, shrimp, and crab ingredients. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat, fish, milk, shrimp or crab could run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.Del Valle Clam Club beverages were imported from Mexico and distributed to retailers in 25 states (Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington and Virginia) through retail stores.The Del Valle Clam Club product affected is packaged in an 8.4 fl. oz. glass bottle with UPC code 32239 05702. All lot codes are being recalled. No illnesses have been reported to date.The labeling issue was discovered during a review of labels and ingredients. Jugos del Valle will resume selling del Valle Clam Club Tomato and Natural Clam Cocktail beverages after the product packaging has been corrected to include all FDA required ingredient information.The Company has been in phone and email contact with 100% of its consignees (distributors and large retailers with their own distribution centers) which received this product.Consumers who have questions are urged to call 1-866-878-7397. If consumers are concerned about a potential allergenic reaction, they can return the Del Valle Clam Club product to the retailer from which they purchased it for a full refund or credit.No action is required of local health departments at this time for this recall. If any requests for assistance are received from FDA, the Food and Drug Safety Program will contact you. For additional information regarding warnings and recalls, please click on the weblink below.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Class 1 recall of Del Valle Clam Club Tomato and Natural Clam Cocktail beverages
NJLINCS Health Alert Network
Public Health Info
Distributed by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
Subject: Food Recall
Date: 4/29/2008; 14:47:26
Message#: 100814-4-29-2008-PHIN
Contact Info: Alan L. Talarsky, NJDHSS/CEHS/Food and Drug Safety ProgramPhone: 609-588-3123; Email: at2@njlincs.net
Attachments: None
Please review the following message from Alan Talarsky, Environmental Scientist 1, Food and Drug Safety Program, DHSS regarding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Class 1 recall of Del Valle Clam Club Tomato and Natural Clam Cocktail beverages.Jugos del Valle USA of Houston, TX is recalling 6,200 cases of Del Valle Clam Club® Tomato and Natural Clam Cocktail beverages because they may contain undeclared wheat, fish, milk, shrimp, and crab ingredients. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat, fish, milk, shrimp or crab could run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.Del Valle Clam Club beverages were imported from Mexico and distributed to retailers in 25 states (Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington and Virginia) through retail stores.The Del Valle Clam Club product affected is packaged in an 8.4 fl. oz. glass bottle with UPC code 32239 05702. All lot codes are being recalled. No illnesses have been reported to date.The labeling issue was discovered during a review of labels and ingredients. Jugos del Valle will resume selling del Valle Clam Club Tomato and Natural Clam Cocktail beverages after the product packaging has been corrected to include all FDA required ingredient information.The Company has been in phone and email contact with 100% of its consignees (distributors and large retailers with their own distribution centers) which received this product.Consumers who have questions are urged to call 1-866-878-7397. If consumers are concerned about a potential allergenic reaction, they can return the Del Valle Clam Club product to the retailer from which they purchased it for a full refund or credit.No action is required of local health departments at this time for this recall. If any requests for assistance are received from FDA, the Food and Drug Safety Program will contact you. For additional information regarding warnings and recalls, please click on the weblink below.
Allergy Alert on Undeclared Dairy in 11-Ounce Single Serve Silk Soymilk Chocolate Flavor in Plastic Bottles
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Marguerite Copel
(214) 721-1273
Allergy Alert on Undeclared Dairy in 11-Ounce Single Serve Silk Soymilk Chocolate Flavor in Plastic Bottles
Mount Crawford, Virginia (April 23, 2008) - WhiteWave Foods Company is voluntarily recalling 11-ounce plastic single serve bottles of Silk Soymilk Chocolate Flavor because it may contain undeclared milk protein. The individual bottles are printed with both a “use by” date of May 7, 2008 (printed as 05 07 08) and a Universal Product Code (UPC) of 2529360028. Consumers can find this information on the back of the individual bottle.
People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk protein run the risk of a health problem or illness if they consume this product. Some reactions have been reported.
This affected product was distributed nationwide and reached consumers through retail and foodservice outlets. WhiteWave’s sales team is working with distributors to actively recover any affected product remaining on store shelves.
HOW TO IDENTIFY THE RECALLED PRODUCT
This recall includes only 11-ounce single serve plastic bottles of Silk Soymilk Chocolate Flavor with both a “use by” date of May 7, 2008 (printed as 05 07 08) and a UPC code of 2529360028. Consumers should look for this information on the back of the bottle.
The Company apologizes for any inconvenience to its customers. Consumers who purchased the product may return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or exchange. Consumers with questions can contact the Company at 1-800-587-2259.
The Food and Drug Administration has been notified of this recall.
Contact: Marguerite Copel
(214) 721-1273
Allergy Alert on Undeclared Dairy in 11-Ounce Single Serve Silk Soymilk Chocolate Flavor in Plastic Bottles
Mount Crawford, Virginia (April 23, 2008) - WhiteWave Foods Company is voluntarily recalling 11-ounce plastic single serve bottles of Silk Soymilk Chocolate Flavor because it may contain undeclared milk protein. The individual bottles are printed with both a “use by” date of May 7, 2008 (printed as 05 07 08) and a Universal Product Code (UPC) of 2529360028. Consumers can find this information on the back of the individual bottle.
People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk protein run the risk of a health problem or illness if they consume this product. Some reactions have been reported.
This affected product was distributed nationwide and reached consumers through retail and foodservice outlets. WhiteWave’s sales team is working with distributors to actively recover any affected product remaining on store shelves.
HOW TO IDENTIFY THE RECALLED PRODUCT
This recall includes only 11-ounce single serve plastic bottles of Silk Soymilk Chocolate Flavor with both a “use by” date of May 7, 2008 (printed as 05 07 08) and a UPC code of 2529360028. Consumers should look for this information on the back of the bottle.
The Company apologizes for any inconvenience to its customers. Consumers who purchased the product may return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or exchange. Consumers with questions can contact the Company at 1-800-587-2259.
The Food and Drug Administration has been notified of this recall.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
The MA Department of Public Health (DPH) is issuing a warning to the public not to consume any soy sprouts produced from Chang Farms in Whatley Massac
1. The MA Department of Public Health (DPH) is issuing a warning to the public not to consume any soy sprouts produced from Chang Farms in Whatley Massachusetts because of the presence of bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes). The affected product is packaged in 12 ounce plastic bags, labeled under the Chang Farm Brand as Soy Sprouts, and have a "Sell By" date of April 19, 2008. At this time, DPH is aware of the affected product being distributed at several retail outlets throughout the state including Stop & Shop, Market Basket, and Whole Foods Markets. It is possible that the affected product was distributed to these retail outlets in New Jersey as well.Grocery stores, food service, and other retailers should remove this product immediately. Consumers should discard this product or return it to the place of purchase. To date, no illnesses associated with this product have been reported to DPH. L. monocytogenes is a bacteria that is widespread in the environment and is sometimes found in food. If contaminated food is eaten, it can result in a mild illness called listerial gastroenteritis or a severe, sometimes life-threatening illness. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, and sometimes nausea or diarrhea. The illness may be mild and the symptoms described as flu-like. While most cases of listeriosis occur in adults with weakened immune status, such as the elderly, pregnant women, and newborns, infections can occasionally occur in healthy individuals. Consumers should contact their healthcare provider with any illness concerns. Consumers with questions about the warning may contact the DPH Food Protection Program at 617-983-6712.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
FINE LAND CORP ISSUES ALERT ON UNDECLARED SULFITES IN YING FENG FOODSTUFFS BRAND DRIED BULBUS LILY
Fine Land Corp.
239 Bay 20th
Brooklyn, NY 11214
917-939-5595
April 11, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fine Land Corp.
Contact Person: Mainy Chen 917-939-5595
FINE LAND CORP ISSUES ALERT ON UNDECLARED SULFITES IN YING FENG FOODSTUFFS BRAND DRIED BULBUS LILY
Fine Land Corp, 239 Bay 20th Street Brooklyn NY 11214, is recalling its Ying Feng Foodstuffs brand Dried Bulbus Lily because it contains undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
The recalled Ying Feng Foodstuffs brand Dried Bulbus Lily comes in a 10 ounce uncoded clear plastic package. The product was sold nationwide. It is a product of China.
The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of sulfites in Ying Feng Foodstuffs brand Dried Bulbus Lily which did not declare sulfites on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites.
No illnesses have been reported to date. Consumers who have purchased packages of Ying Feng Foodstuffs brand Dried Bulbus Lily are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 917-939-5595.
239 Bay 20th
Brooklyn, NY 11214
917-939-5595
April 11, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fine Land Corp.
Contact Person: Mainy Chen 917-939-5595
FINE LAND CORP ISSUES ALERT ON UNDECLARED SULFITES IN YING FENG FOODSTUFFS BRAND DRIED BULBUS LILY
Fine Land Corp, 239 Bay 20th Street Brooklyn NY 11214, is recalling its Ying Feng Foodstuffs brand Dried Bulbus Lily because it contains undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
The recalled Ying Feng Foodstuffs brand Dried Bulbus Lily comes in a 10 ounce uncoded clear plastic package. The product was sold nationwide. It is a product of China.
The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of sulfites in Ying Feng Foodstuffs brand Dried Bulbus Lily which did not declare sulfites on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites.
No illnesses have been reported to date. Consumers who have purchased packages of Ying Feng Foodstuffs brand Dried Bulbus Lily are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 917-939-5595.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
McCormick has identified a quality problem involving McCormick Ground Cinnamon
McCORMICK & COMPANY, INC.
211 Schilling Circle, Hunt Valley, MD 21031
April 11, 2008
RE: WITHDRAWAL NOTIFICATION
Dear McCormick Customer:
McCormick has identified a quality problem involving McCormick Ground Cinnamon. An investigation has shown that part of a processing order was not milled according to McCormick standards. This is not a health hazard, but a quality issue, that does not meet McCormick standards. Therefore, we are conducting a voluntary product withdrawal.
The product subject to this withdrawal is:
McCormick CINNAMON GROUND 2.37 OZ
CINNAMON UPC NUMBER 52100004389
McCORMICK ITEM NUMBER: 900438
AFFECTED DATE CODES: BEST BY MAR1011AH, BEST BY MAR1011BH, BEST BY MARCH1011CH, BEST BY MAR1111AH, BEST BY MAR1111BH, BEST BY MAR1111CH
QUANTITY: 350 CASES
The date codes listed above are the only ones subject to this withdrawal. The date code can be found printed on the bottom of the bottle. The date code is also printed on the one panel of the shipping case, on the opposite end from the SCC barcode. The total quantity above represents product shipped to customers from March 25, 2008 to April 9, 2008.
Please immediately notify your distribution centers and retail outlets and request that they examine their stock of remaining product for the affected codes. Complete the enclosed return/destruction form and fax or email the form to the contact provided at the bottom of the form. Credit for all defective product will be issued in the typical manner. Contact your McCormick sales representative for specific return instructions or questions. Quantities less than 8 cases may be destroyed at the distribution center or store, and quantities over 8 cases should be returned to McCormick.
Withdrawal Notification
McCormick Cinnamon Ground 2.37 OZ.
April 11, 2008
Page 2
We will be contacting each of the distribution centers that received shipments of this defective product to confirm the amount of product found and removed from each customer’s retail shelf or the distribution center.
Our objective at McCormick is to offer customers and consumers reliable quality and value. We apologize for any inconveniences this incident may cause your customers. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter. If you have further questions, then please contact Dave Mixon, Director of Quality Assurance, at 410-527-8491 (phone), 410-527-8686 (fax) or by email at Dave_Mixon@McCormick.com.
Sincerely,
David R. Mixon
Director of Quality Assurance
Market Withdrawal
RETURN INFORATION FORM
We do _______ do not ________ have any stock of recalled product.
Vendor Name: _____________________________ Vendor Code/Est #:_______
UPC: 52100004389 Material Number:900438 Brand: McCormick
Pk/Size: 2.37 oz Description: Ground Cinnamon
Pack Date/Bottle Code: BEST BY MAR0511BH,
BEST BY MAR1011AH, BEST BY MAR1011BH, BEST BY MAR1011CH,
BEST BY MAR1111AH, BEST BY MAR1111BH, BEST BY MAR1111CH
QUANTITY
Quantity Received: ___________________________________________
Quantity On Hand: ___________________________________________
By signature below, please confirm quantity on hand has been segregated and placed on hold:
Name (Identify):_________________________________________________________
Operating Company/In-Transit Warehouse:
______________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:__( )_________________________________________________
Signature:______________________________________________________________
Fax this form to: 410-527-8686 or email this form to Dave_Mixon@McCormick.com
211 Schilling Circle, Hunt Valley, MD 21031
April 11, 2008
RE: WITHDRAWAL NOTIFICATION
Dear McCormick Customer:
McCormick has identified a quality problem involving McCormick Ground Cinnamon. An investigation has shown that part of a processing order was not milled according to McCormick standards. This is not a health hazard, but a quality issue, that does not meet McCormick standards. Therefore, we are conducting a voluntary product withdrawal.
The product subject to this withdrawal is:
McCormick CINNAMON GROUND 2.37 OZ
CINNAMON UPC NUMBER 52100004389
McCORMICK ITEM NUMBER: 900438
AFFECTED DATE CODES: BEST BY MAR1011AH, BEST BY MAR1011BH, BEST BY MARCH1011CH, BEST BY MAR1111AH, BEST BY MAR1111BH, BEST BY MAR1111CH
QUANTITY: 350 CASES
The date codes listed above are the only ones subject to this withdrawal. The date code can be found printed on the bottom of the bottle. The date code is also printed on the one panel of the shipping case, on the opposite end from the SCC barcode. The total quantity above represents product shipped to customers from March 25, 2008 to April 9, 2008.
Please immediately notify your distribution centers and retail outlets and request that they examine their stock of remaining product for the affected codes. Complete the enclosed return/destruction form and fax or email the form to the contact provided at the bottom of the form. Credit for all defective product will be issued in the typical manner. Contact your McCormick sales representative for specific return instructions or questions. Quantities less than 8 cases may be destroyed at the distribution center or store, and quantities over 8 cases should be returned to McCormick.
Withdrawal Notification
McCormick Cinnamon Ground 2.37 OZ.
April 11, 2008
Page 2
We will be contacting each of the distribution centers that received shipments of this defective product to confirm the amount of product found and removed from each customer’s retail shelf or the distribution center.
Our objective at McCormick is to offer customers and consumers reliable quality and value. We apologize for any inconveniences this incident may cause your customers. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter. If you have further questions, then please contact Dave Mixon, Director of Quality Assurance, at 410-527-8491 (phone), 410-527-8686 (fax) or by email at Dave_Mixon@McCormick.com.
Sincerely,
David R. Mixon
Director of Quality Assurance
Market Withdrawal
RETURN INFORATION FORM
We do _______ do not ________ have any stock of recalled product.
Vendor Name: _____________________________ Vendor Code/Est #:_______
UPC: 52100004389 Material Number:900438 Brand: McCormick
Pk/Size: 2.37 oz Description: Ground Cinnamon
Pack Date/Bottle Code: BEST BY MAR0511BH,
BEST BY MAR1011AH, BEST BY MAR1011BH, BEST BY MAR1011CH,
BEST BY MAR1111AH, BEST BY MAR1111BH, BEST BY MAR1111CH
QUANTITY
Quantity Received: ___________________________________________
Quantity On Hand: ___________________________________________
By signature below, please confirm quantity on hand has been segregated and placed on hold:
Name (Identify):_________________________________________________________
Operating Company/In-Transit Warehouse:
______________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:__( )_________________________________________________
Signature:______________________________________________________________
Fax this form to: 410-527-8686 or email this form to Dave_Mixon@McCormick.com
Thursday, April 10, 2008
FINE LAND CORP ISSUES ALERT ON UNDECLARED SULFITES IN GOLDEN GIRL BRAND “MUT GUNG” SWEETENED GINGER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fine Land Corp.
Contact person: Mainy Chen 917-939-5595
FINE LAND CORP ISSUES ALERT ON UNDECLARED SULFITES IN GOLDEN GIRL BRAND “MUT GUNG” SWEETENED GINGER
Fine Land Corp, 239 Bay 20th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 is recalling its Golden Girl brand “Mut Gung” sweetened ginger because it contains undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
The recalled Golden Girl brand “Mut Gung” sweetened ginger comes in a 7 ounce, uncoded rigid plastic container. The product was distributed nationwide. It is a product of Vietnam
The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of undeclared sulfites in Golden Girl brand “Mut Gung ”sweetened ginger which did not declare sulfites on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this product. Consumers who have purchased Golden Girl brand “Mut Gung” sweetened ginger should return the packages to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-714-1850.
Fine Land Corp.
Contact person: Mainy Chen 917-939-5595
FINE LAND CORP ISSUES ALERT ON UNDECLARED SULFITES IN GOLDEN GIRL BRAND “MUT GUNG” SWEETENED GINGER
Fine Land Corp, 239 Bay 20th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 is recalling its Golden Girl brand “Mut Gung” sweetened ginger because it contains undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
The recalled Golden Girl brand “Mut Gung” sweetened ginger comes in a 7 ounce, uncoded rigid plastic container. The product was distributed nationwide. It is a product of Vietnam
The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of undeclared sulfites in Golden Girl brand “Mut Gung ”sweetened ginger which did not declare sulfites on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this product. Consumers who have purchased Golden Girl brand “Mut Gung” sweetened ginger should return the packages to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-714-1850.
FINE LAND CORP ISSUES ALERT ON UNDECLARED SULFITES IN YING FENG FOODSTUFFS BRAND DRIED SNOW FUNGUS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fine Land Corp.
Contact Person: Mainy Chen 917-939-5595
FINE LAND CORP ISSUES ALERT ON UNDECLARED SULFITES IN YING FENG FOODSTUFFS BRAND DRIED SNOW FUNGUS
Fine Land Corp, 239 Bay 20th Street Brooklyn NY 11214, is recalling its Ying Feng Foodstuffs brand dried snow fungus because it contains undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
The recalled Ying Feng Foodstuffs brand dried snow fungus comes in a 3 ounce uncoded clear plastic package. The product was sold nationwide. It is a product of China.
The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of sulfites in Ying Feng Foodstuffs brand dried snow fungus which did not declare sulfites the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites.
No illnesses have been reported to date. Consumers who have purchased packages of Ying Feng Foodstuffs brand dried sow fungus are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-714-1850.
Fine Land Corp.
Contact Person: Mainy Chen 917-939-5595
FINE LAND CORP ISSUES ALERT ON UNDECLARED SULFITES IN YING FENG FOODSTUFFS BRAND DRIED SNOW FUNGUS
Fine Land Corp, 239 Bay 20th Street Brooklyn NY 11214, is recalling its Ying Feng Foodstuffs brand dried snow fungus because it contains undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
The recalled Ying Feng Foodstuffs brand dried snow fungus comes in a 3 ounce uncoded clear plastic package. The product was sold nationwide. It is a product of China.
The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of sulfites in Ying Feng Foodstuffs brand dried snow fungus which did not declare sulfites the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites.
No illnesses have been reported to date. Consumers who have purchased packages of Ying Feng Foodstuffs brand dried sow fungus are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-714-1850.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
BOSTON BEER VOLUNTARILY
Media Contact: Michelle Sullivan
The Boston Beer Company
(617) 368-5165
michelle.sullivan@bostonbeer.com
BOSTON BEER VOLUNTARILY
RECALLS SELECT BOTTLES OF SAMUEL ADAMS BEER
BOSTON – APRIL 7, 2008 – The Boston Beer Company (BBC) today announced a voluntary recall of select 12 oz glass bottles of its Samuel Adams beer which may contain small grains or bits of glass. The precautionary recall comes after routine quality control inspections at the Company’s Cincinnati brewery detected defects in certain beer bottles, manufactured by a third-party glass bottle supplier that might cause small bits of glass to break off and possibly fall into the bottle. The affected bottles come from only one of the five glass plants that supply the Company with bottles. This plant supplies about 25% of BBC bottles. While the Company believes that the number of bottles from this plant that actually contain glass is significantly less than 1%, it took this measure to protect the safety of its drinkers.
The affected products are embossed on the base of the bottles with the following marking: The letter “N” followed by the number “35” followed by the letters “OI”.
The following products are not being recalled:
Samuel Adams draft beer
24oz bottles of Samuel Adams
Samuel Adams Utopias
Samuel Adams Triple Bock
Bottles with embossed code N08 followed by the letters “OI”
Bottles with embossed code N17 followed by the letters “OI”
Bottles with embossed code N26 followed by the letters “OI”
Bottles with embossed code N31 followed by the letters “OI”
Consumers who have purchased beer in the defective bottles are advised not to drink it and dispose of the product. The Company will issue a full refund on potentially affected product.
The Company has had no reports of any consumer injury but the presence of small bits of glass in the bottle could pose a health risk under certain circumstances. While the possibility of injury to an individual consumer is very low, people who bite or swallow a fragment could possibly be injured. Anyone who has consumed beer from an affected bottle and becomes ill, or shows signs of complications, should see a physician immediately.
Boston Beer has stopped distributing all products in the defective bottles. Additionally, the Company’s direction to its wholesalers is to hold all of the affected products in their warehouses, and to remove it from retail shelves immediately.
For additional information, consumers are encouraged to contact The Boston Beer Company at 1-888-674-5159 or access the company’s recall Web site at http://consumerinfo.samadams.com.
“We are disappointed and disturbed by this development, and we are doing everything we can to address the situation,” said Jim Koch, founder and brewer of the Boston Beer Company. “Since our founding, we have never issued a product recall for any reason, and are deeply disappointed that these bottles did not meet our quality standards. Brewing great beer is not enough. Because of these bottles supplied to us from an outside vendor, we didn’t live up to our drinker’s expectations. Our brewers, management, and all employees remain committed to doing everything possible to resolve this situation quickly, and to ensure the safety of our drinkers and the quality of our beer.”
THE BOSTON BEER COMPANY BACKGROUND:
The Boston Beer Company began in 1984 with a generations-old family recipe that Founder and Brewer Jim Koch uncovered in his father’s attic. After bringing the recipe to life in his kitchen, Jim brought it to bars in Boston with the belief that drinkers would appreciate a complex, full-flavored beer, brewed fresh in America. That beer was Samuel Adams Boston Lager®, and it helped catalyze what became known as the American craft beer revolution.
Today, the Company brews more than 21 styles of beer. The Company uses the traditional four vessel brewing process and often takes extra steps like dry-hopping and a secondary fermentation known as krausening. It passionately pursues the development of new styles and the perfection of its classic beers by constantly searching for the world’s finest ingredients. While resurrecting traditional brewing methods, the Company has earned a reputation as a pioneer in another revolution, the “extreme beer” movement, where it seeks to challenge drinkers’ perceptions of what beer can be. The Boston Beer Company strives to elevate the image of American craft beer by entering festivals and competitions the world over, and in the past five years it has won more awards in international beer competitions than any other brewery in the world. The Company remains independent, and brewing quality beer remains its single focus. While Samuel Adams is the country’s largest-selling craft beer, it accounts for only about one-half of one percent of the U.S. beer market. For more information, please visit www.samueladams.com.
The Boston Beer Company
(617) 368-5165
michelle.sullivan@bostonbeer.com
BOSTON BEER VOLUNTARILY
RECALLS SELECT BOTTLES OF SAMUEL ADAMS BEER
BOSTON – APRIL 7, 2008 – The Boston Beer Company (BBC) today announced a voluntary recall of select 12 oz glass bottles of its Samuel Adams beer which may contain small grains or bits of glass. The precautionary recall comes after routine quality control inspections at the Company’s Cincinnati brewery detected defects in certain beer bottles, manufactured by a third-party glass bottle supplier that might cause small bits of glass to break off and possibly fall into the bottle. The affected bottles come from only one of the five glass plants that supply the Company with bottles. This plant supplies about 25% of BBC bottles. While the Company believes that the number of bottles from this plant that actually contain glass is significantly less than 1%, it took this measure to protect the safety of its drinkers.
The affected products are embossed on the base of the bottles with the following marking: The letter “N” followed by the number “35” followed by the letters “OI”.
The following products are not being recalled:
Samuel Adams draft beer
24oz bottles of Samuel Adams
Samuel Adams Utopias
Samuel Adams Triple Bock
Bottles with embossed code N08 followed by the letters “OI”
Bottles with embossed code N17 followed by the letters “OI”
Bottles with embossed code N26 followed by the letters “OI”
Bottles with embossed code N31 followed by the letters “OI”
Consumers who have purchased beer in the defective bottles are advised not to drink it and dispose of the product. The Company will issue a full refund on potentially affected product.
The Company has had no reports of any consumer injury but the presence of small bits of glass in the bottle could pose a health risk under certain circumstances. While the possibility of injury to an individual consumer is very low, people who bite or swallow a fragment could possibly be injured. Anyone who has consumed beer from an affected bottle and becomes ill, or shows signs of complications, should see a physician immediately.
Boston Beer has stopped distributing all products in the defective bottles. Additionally, the Company’s direction to its wholesalers is to hold all of the affected products in their warehouses, and to remove it from retail shelves immediately.
For additional information, consumers are encouraged to contact The Boston Beer Company at 1-888-674-5159 or access the company’s recall Web site at http://consumerinfo.samadams.com.
“We are disappointed and disturbed by this development, and we are doing everything we can to address the situation,” said Jim Koch, founder and brewer of the Boston Beer Company. “Since our founding, we have never issued a product recall for any reason, and are deeply disappointed that these bottles did not meet our quality standards. Brewing great beer is not enough. Because of these bottles supplied to us from an outside vendor, we didn’t live up to our drinker’s expectations. Our brewers, management, and all employees remain committed to doing everything possible to resolve this situation quickly, and to ensure the safety of our drinkers and the quality of our beer.”
THE BOSTON BEER COMPANY BACKGROUND:
The Boston Beer Company began in 1984 with a generations-old family recipe that Founder and Brewer Jim Koch uncovered in his father’s attic. After bringing the recipe to life in his kitchen, Jim brought it to bars in Boston with the belief that drinkers would appreciate a complex, full-flavored beer, brewed fresh in America. That beer was Samuel Adams Boston Lager®, and it helped catalyze what became known as the American craft beer revolution.
Today, the Company brews more than 21 styles of beer. The Company uses the traditional four vessel brewing process and often takes extra steps like dry-hopping and a secondary fermentation known as krausening. It passionately pursues the development of new styles and the perfection of its classic beers by constantly searching for the world’s finest ingredients. While resurrecting traditional brewing methods, the Company has earned a reputation as a pioneer in another revolution, the “extreme beer” movement, where it seeks to challenge drinkers’ perceptions of what beer can be. The Boston Beer Company strives to elevate the image of American craft beer by entering festivals and competitions the world over, and in the past five years it has won more awards in international beer competitions than any other brewery in the world. The Company remains independent, and brewing quality beer remains its single focus. While Samuel Adams is the country’s largest-selling craft beer, it accounts for only about one-half of one percent of the U.S. beer market. For more information, please visit www.samueladams.com.
Monday, April 7, 2008
GOLD COAST TRADING CORP., 381 Canal Place, Bronx NY 10451, is recalling Amane dried smoked fish because the product is uneviscerated
Gold Coast Trading Corp.
381 Canal Place
Bronx, New York 10451
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
APRIL 7, 2008
CONTACT : KWASI ADJEI
TELE PHONE # (718) 292-5302
Consumer Alert: Uneviscerated Processed Fish
GOLD COAST TRADING CORP., 381 Canal Place, Bronx NY 10451, is recalling Amane dried smoked fish because the product is uneviscerated. 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 more concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish.
The product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores, which can cause Botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food-borne illness. Symptoms of Botulism include blurred or double vision, general weakness, poor reflexes, difficulty swallowing and respiratory paralysis.
Amane dried smoked fish was sold refrigerated in un-coded plastic bags in loose bins from the Gold Coast Trading Corp. store to other stores and consumers in the New York metropolitan area.
The Amane dried smoked fish was found by New York State Dept. of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors during a routine inspection. Subsequent analysis by NYS Food Laboratory personnel confirmed the product to be uneviscerated.
No illness has been reported to date in connection with the product. Consumers who have this product are advised not to eat the product and to return it to the above establishment. Consumers with questions may contact the establishment at 718-292-5302 .
381 Canal Place
Bronx, New York 10451
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
APRIL 7, 2008
CONTACT : KWASI ADJEI
TELE PHONE # (718) 292-5302
Consumer Alert: Uneviscerated Processed Fish
GOLD COAST TRADING CORP., 381 Canal Place, Bronx NY 10451, is recalling Amane dried smoked fish because the product is uneviscerated. 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 more concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish.
The product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores, which can cause Botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food-borne illness. Symptoms of Botulism include blurred or double vision, general weakness, poor reflexes, difficulty swallowing and respiratory paralysis.
Amane dried smoked fish was sold refrigerated in un-coded plastic bags in loose bins from the Gold Coast Trading Corp. store to other stores and consumers in the New York metropolitan area.
The Amane dried smoked fish was found by New York State Dept. of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors during a routine inspection. Subsequent analysis by NYS Food Laboratory personnel confirmed the product to be uneviscerated.
No illness has been reported to date in connection with the product. Consumers who have this product are advised not to eat the product and to return it to the above establishment. Consumers with questions may contact the establishment at 718-292-5302 .
Malt-O-Meal company provides additional detail regarding voluntary recall of Unsweetened Puffed Rice and Unsweetened Puffed Wheat cereals due to poss
MINNESOTA: Malt-O-Meal company provides additional detail regarding voluntary recall of Unsweetened Puffed Rice and Unsweetened Puffed Wheat cereals due to possible health risk05.apr.08Malt-O-Mealhttp://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20080405005019&newsLang=enMINNEAPOLIS -- Malt-O-Meal announced today that it is voluntarily recalling its unsweetened Puffed Rice and unsweetened Puffed Wheat Cereals produced with “Best If Used By” codes between April 8, 2008 (coded as “APR0808”) and March 18, 2009 (coded as “MAR1809”) because they may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.The recalled product was distributed nationally, marketed under the Malt-O-Meal brand and as some private label brands including Acme, America’s Choice, Food Club, Giant, Hannaford, Jewel, Laura Lynn, Pathmark, Shaw’s, ShopRite, Tops and Weis Quality. A comprehensive listing of impacted products can be found at www.malt-o-meal.com/recallinfo.No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this situation. All other Malt-O-Meal products are unaffected by this action and are safe for continued sale and consumption. The products affected by this recall represent less than one-half of one percent of the company’s annual production of ready-to-eat cereal.“Our first and highest priority is the safety of the consumers who use our products,” said Malt-O-Meal President and CEO Chris Neugent. “It’s important that we spread the word about this situation quickly and broadly in order to remove even the slightest possibility that someone will consume something harmful. We apologize for this situation and promise to do everything to complete the recall as quickly as possible.”The recall was initiated after the company’s internal routine food safety testing detected the presence of Salmonella in a product produced on March 24, 2008. The company immediately commenced an investigation to determine the root cause of this one positive finding as well as the extent of any possible exposure. Initial results from this follow-up investigation indicate that additional product may have been exposed to this contaminant. Thus, out of an abundance of caution to protect consumers, the company has chosen to voluntarily remove all unsweetened Puffed Rice and unsweetened Puffed Wheat products with “Best If Used By” codes between April 8, 2008 (coded as “APR0808”) and March 18, 2009 (coded as “MAR1809”). Investigation into the source of the Salmonella has determined a root cause of this situation and corrective measures have been taken to ensure that there is no reoccurrence of this issue.Persons infected with Salmonella may experience a variety of symptoms and illnesses. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, persons infected with Salmonella may experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in more severe illnesses, some potentially life threatening.Consumers who have purchased any products covered by this recall are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-877-665-9331. Information regarding this recall, including images of the Malt-O-Meal product packaging, also will be posted to the company’s website at www.malt-o-meal.com/recallinfo.“Malt-O-Meal has a strong food safety record and we are constantly looking for ways to improve our products and procedures to exceed industry standards,” said Neugent. “We have a strong food safety program in place throughout our operations, including our warehouse, processing facility and distribution system.”Neugent noted that the company’s on-going food safety precautions include:* An industry-leading Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) program* Sanitary practice monitoring system* Equipment disinfection program* Employee training and ongoing education programs* Microbiological testing of raw, in-process and finished products* GMP training (Good Manufacturing Practices)* Recall programThe company also recently instituted an industry-leading program to require its suppliers to provide proof of effective food safety programs and the results of a third-party audit regarding those practices.“We will take any additional measures necessary to preserve our customers’ confidence in the safety and wholesomeness of the products we offer to consumers,” said Neugent.
William J. Kalabanka
Chief Inspector - Region 1
NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets
Division of Food Safety & Inspection
Art & Home Center - New York State Fairgrounds
Syracuse, NY 13209
Phone: (315) 487-0852
William J. Kalabanka
Chief Inspector - Region 1
NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets
Division of Food Safety & Inspection
Art & Home Center - New York State Fairgrounds
Syracuse, NY 13209
Phone: (315) 487-0852
Friday, April 4, 2008
Tiffany Food Corp, located at 1182 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 is recalling “Strawberry Cake” due to undeclared eggs
CONTACT: FOR RELEASE:
Jessica Chittenden Immediately, Thursday
518-457-3136 April 3, 2008
*** CONSUMER ALERT ***
Undeclared Eggs in Strawberry Cake
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that Tiffany Food Corp, located at 1182 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 is recalling “Strawberry Cake” due to undeclared eggs. Consumers who are allergic to eggs may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
The recalled “Strawberry Cake,” a product of Taiwan, is packaged in a 350 gram paper box with a UPC code of 4 711931 001351. It was sold in New Jersey and metropolitan New York.
The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of undeclared eggs in “Strawberry Cake” in packages that did not declare eggs as an ingredient on the label.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this product. Consumers who have purchased “Strawberry Cake” should return it to the place of purchase.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Produce from Honduras that appears to be associated with a Salmonella Litchfield outbreak in the United States and was reportedly distributed to Conne
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SECTION
Produce from Honduras that appears to be associated with a Salmonella Litchfield outbreak in the United States and was reportedly distributed to Connecticut:
Whole cantaloupe
Products were sold in cardboard cartons
1. T.M. Kovacevich International, Inc. http://www.fda.gov/
2. Tropifresh, Inc. http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/tropifresh03_08.html
3. Mike’s Melons http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/tmkovacevich03_08.html
4. Mayan Pride http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/chiquita03_08.html
5. Chiquita http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/chiquita03_08.html
6. Dole Fresh Fruit Company
7. Bounty Fresh, LLC, In Plastic Sleeves http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/bountyfresh03_08.html
▫ Chestnut Hill Farms (three count)
▫ Perfect Melon (one count)
Cut cantaloupe
8. JARD Marketing http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/jard03_08.html
Food Service products containing cantaloupe packed in plastic pails and jars include the following brands:
Pebble Beach
Festival Of Fruit
Cornucopia Sweet
Jambo Chef
Fowler Fruit Mix
Instantwhip
Syracuse Banana
City Line Food Distributors
* Pails under this recall are coded with an expiration date from
"Exp Apr 7, 2008" to "Exp Apr 22, 2008 or with a Julian Code of "08067" to "08082".
* Plastic jars under this recall are coded with an expiration date of
"Exp Apr 22, 2008" to "May 7, 2008" or with a Julian Code of "08067" to "08082".
Retail products containing cantaloupe packed in plastic cups and trays include the following brands:
Frosty Fresh
Fresh Hand Cut
Fruit On The Go
Highland Park
Bruegger’s Bagels
Sid Wainer & Son
Hannaford Brothers
Garden Highway Plant # P-005
* Plastic cups and trays under this recall are coded with a sell by date
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SECTION
Produce from Honduras that appears to be associated with a Salmonella Litchfield outbreak in the United States and was reportedly distributed to Connecticut:
Whole cantaloupe
Products were sold in cardboard cartons
1. T.M. Kovacevich International, Inc. http://www.fda.gov/
2. Tropifresh, Inc. http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/tropifresh03_08.html
3. Mike’s Melons http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/tmkovacevich03_08.html
4. Mayan Pride http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/chiquita03_08.html
5. Chiquita http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/chiquita03_08.html
6. Dole Fresh Fruit Company
7. Bounty Fresh, LLC, In Plastic Sleeves http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/bountyfresh03_08.html
▫ Chestnut Hill Farms (three count)
▫ Perfect Melon (one count)
Cut cantaloupe
8. JARD Marketing http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/jard03_08.html
Food Service products containing cantaloupe packed in plastic pails and jars include the following brands:
Pebble Beach
Festival Of Fruit
Cornucopia Sweet
Jambo Chef
Fowler Fruit Mix
Instantwhip
Syracuse Banana
City Line Food Distributors
* Pails under this recall are coded with an expiration date from
"Exp Apr 7, 2008" to "Exp Apr 22, 2008 or with a Julian Code of "08067" to "08082".
* Plastic jars under this recall are coded with an expiration date of
"Exp Apr 22, 2008" to "May 7, 2008" or with a Julian Code of "08067" to "08082".
Retail products containing cantaloupe packed in plastic cups and trays include the following brands:
Frosty Fresh
Fresh Hand Cut
Fruit On The Go
Highland Park
Bruegger’s Bagels
Sid Wainer & Son
Hannaford Brothers
Garden Highway Plant # P-005
* Plastic cups and trays under this recall are coded with a sell by date
Expanded recall of Produce of Honduras, Grown, Packed and Shipped by Agropecuaria Montelibano, San Lorenzo, Valle, Honduras
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SECTION
EHS Circular Letter # 2008-23
Date: April 1, 2008
To: Local Directors of Health
Chief Sanitarians
Certified Food Inspectors
Interested Parties
From: Tracey Weeks, MS, RS; Food Protection Program
Subject: Expanded recall of Produce of Honduras, Grown, Packed and Shipped by Agropecuaria Montelibano, San Lorenzo, Valle, Honduras
Several updates concerning the recent Honduran cantaloupe recall have been provided by FDA. The following update includes information on product that was distributed to Connecticut.
FDA Warns of Salmonella Risk with Cantaloupes from Agropecuaria Montelibano
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an import alert regarding entry of cantaloupe from Agropecuaria Montelibano, a Honduran grower and packer, because, based on current information, fruit from this company appears to be associated with a Salmonella Litchfield outbreak in the United States and Canada. The import alert advises FDA field offices that all cantaloupes shipped to the United States by this company are to be detained.
In addition, the FDA has contacted importers about this action and is advising U.S. grocers, food service operators, and produce processors to remove from their stock any cantaloupes from this company. The FDA also advises consumers who have recently bought cantaloupes to check with the place of purchase to determine if the fruit came from this specific grower and packer. If so, consumers should throw away the cantaloupes.
Please refer to the following FDA link, http://www.fda.gov/ for general recalled product information. See page 2 for information on specific brand names, UPC codes, and links to the FDA recall notices.
The Department of Consumer Protection, (DCP) Food & Standard Division is aware of the recall and should be contacted at 860-713-6160 for additional information and follow-up.
Local health departments should focus on contacting food service establishments, including institutions, to inform them of the recall. The priority for notification should be establishments serving highly susceptible populations, such as long term care facilities, health care/hospitals, assisted living and day care centers, and schools.
Refer any cases of reported foodborne illness to their physicians for appropriate evaluation and testing, and forward a completed copy of the Foodborne Illness Complaint Form, as warranted.
cc: Suzanne Blancaflor, MS, Chief, Environmental Health Section, DPH
Pamela Kilbey-Fox, Branch Chief, Local Health Administration Branch, DPH
William Gerrish, Office of Planning and Communications, DPH
EHS Circular Letter # 2008-23
Date: April 1, 2008
To: Local Directors of Health
Chief Sanitarians
Certified Food Inspectors
Interested Parties
From: Tracey Weeks, MS, RS; Food Protection Program
Subject: Expanded recall of Produce of Honduras, Grown, Packed and Shipped by Agropecuaria Montelibano, San Lorenzo, Valle, Honduras
Several updates concerning the recent Honduran cantaloupe recall have been provided by FDA. The following update includes information on product that was distributed to Connecticut.
FDA Warns of Salmonella Risk with Cantaloupes from Agropecuaria Montelibano
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an import alert regarding entry of cantaloupe from Agropecuaria Montelibano, a Honduran grower and packer, because, based on current information, fruit from this company appears to be associated with a Salmonella Litchfield outbreak in the United States and Canada. The import alert advises FDA field offices that all cantaloupes shipped to the United States by this company are to be detained.
In addition, the FDA has contacted importers about this action and is advising U.S. grocers, food service operators, and produce processors to remove from their stock any cantaloupes from this company. The FDA also advises consumers who have recently bought cantaloupes to check with the place of purchase to determine if the fruit came from this specific grower and packer. If so, consumers should throw away the cantaloupes.
Please refer to the following FDA link, http://www.fda.gov/ for general recalled product information. See page 2 for information on specific brand names, UPC codes, and links to the FDA recall notices.
The Department of Consumer Protection, (DCP) Food & Standard Division is aware of the recall and should be contacted at 860-713-6160 for additional information and follow-up.
Local health departments should focus on contacting food service establishments, including institutions, to inform them of the recall. The priority for notification should be establishments serving highly susceptible populations, such as long term care facilities, health care/hospitals, assisted living and day care centers, and schools.
Refer any cases of reported foodborne illness to their physicians for appropriate evaluation and testing, and forward a completed copy of the Foodborne Illness Complaint Form, as warranted.
cc: Suzanne Blancaflor, MS, Chief, Environmental Health Section, DPH
Pamela Kilbey-Fox, Branch Chief, Local Health Administration Branch, DPH
William Gerrish, Office of Planning and Communications, DPH
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Expanded Recalls O Cantaloupe Due To Salmonella Contamination
Subject: Expanded Recalls O Cantaloupe Due To Salmonella Contamination
Date: 3/31/2008; 10:06:35
Message#: 100788-3-31-2008-PHUP
Contact Info: Alan L. Talarsky, NJDHSS/CEHS/Food and Drug Safety ProgramPhone: 609-588-3123; Email: at2@njlincs.net
Attachments: None
Please review the following message from Alan Talarsky, Environmental Scientist 1, Food and Drug Safety Program, DHSS regarding several Class 1 recalls of whole and cut cantaloupe products originating from Agropecuaria Montelibano of San Lorenzo Valle, Honduras, which has been implicated in a recent outbreak of S. litchfield.1. Tropifresh, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA is recalling Agrolibano's Produce Brand whole Cantaloupes because they appear to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.Whole cantaloupe fruits subject to this recall carry a "Mike's Melons" sticker or may be unlabeled because this sticker has fallen off. Whole cantaloupes fruits subject to this recall were sold in approximately 1100 pound cardboard bin containers and were distributed to wholesalers in Southern California, Pennsylvania and Canada.No illnesses have been reported to Tropifresh, Inc. to date.These cantaloupe products were supplied from Agropecuaria Montelibano, a Honduran grower and packer, to Tropifresh. This recall was initiated when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an import alert regarding cantaloupe from this grower, because, based on current information, fruit from this company appears to be associated with a Salmonella Litchfield outbreak in the United States and Canada.Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return them to the place of purchase. Customers with questions may contact Luis Alvarado of Tropifresh, Inc. at 213-745-8111.******************************2. Chiquita Brands International, Inc. announced a voluntary recall of cantaloupes grown, packed and shipped by an independent third-party grower, Agropecuaria Montelibano in Honduras. The product was distributed to customers nationwide and is being recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of food-borne Salmonella infection include nausea, vomiting, fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. Individuals who have recently eaten cantaloupe and experienced any of these symptoms should contact their health care professional.The cantaloupes were distributed for sale throughout the US and Canada in cardboard cartons with the brands "Mike's Melons," "Mayan Pride" and "Chiquita" all showing "PRODUCE OF HONDURAS" printed on each of the side panels of the carton. The address of the shipper appears on one end panel of the carton as follows:GROWN, PACKED AND SHIPPED BY:AGROPECUARIA MONTELIBANOSAN LORENZO, VALLE, HONDURASChiquita advises that U.S. grocers, food service operators and produce processors remove from their stock all recall product. Chiquita also advises consumers who have recently bought cantaloupes to check with the place of purchase to determine if the fruit came from this specific grower and packer. If so, consumers should throw away the cantaloupes.Consumers with questions may contact the company at (800) 242-5472.*************************************3. Bounty Fresh, LLC, has recalled cantaloupes from Agropecuaria Montelibano, a Honduran grower and packer because the U.S Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") has determined, based on current information, that cantaloupe fruit from this company has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e. infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.The recalled product was distributed nationwide to wholesalers and grocery stores. Whole cantaloupe fruits subject to this recall are packed three melons in a sleeve under the brand "Chestnut Hill Farms" and one melon per sleeve under the "Perfect Melon" brand. Individual melons are not labeled, but sleeves contain tags that say either "Perfect Melon" (one count) or "Chestnut Hill Farms" (3 count). Whole cantaloupe fruits subject to this recall were sold in boxes marked with the following text: "Cantaloupe, "Chestnut Hill Farms" (3 count) or "Perfect Melon" (one count) , Produce of Honduras, Grown, Packed and Shipped by Agropecuaria Montelibano, San Lorenzo, Valle, Honduras". All boxes also contain the Chestnut Hill Farms logo.This recall has been initiated based on the FDA"s determination, based on current information, that cantaloupe fruit from the referenced grower/packer appears to be associated with a Salmonella Litchfield outbreak in the United States and Canada.Consumers who have recently bought whole cantaloupes from this specific grower and packer should destroy these products immediately. Consumers with questions may contact Raul Romero, Bounty Fresh, LLC at 305-592-6969.*************************************4. Simply Fresh Fruit, of Los Angeles, California is recalling selected fresh cut fruit products which may contain cantaloupe which has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. On March 26, 2008, Simply Fresh was requested by its supplier, Tropifresh, Inc to recall products produced with cantaloupe from Agropecuaria Montelibano. Simply Fresh had begun to recover this product earlier, on March 24, based on a notice publishedBy the U.S. FDA.The products being recalled include: Simply Fresh Fruit Brand food service Fruit Mix in Syrup products dated "sell by 4 - 18 08" or earlier, food service Cantaloupe Chunks in Syrup products dated "sell by 4 - 08 8" or earlier, and retail and club store Simply Fresh, Fresh Cut Fruit Brand containing cantaloupe dated "sell by 3 - 29 8"or earlier. Retail and club store products involved were removed from sale prior to Monday, March 24. Foodservice distributors who sell their own brand, have been notified, and are recalling the products involved. Foodservice products are packed in plastic pails or jars, and retail products are packed in plastic trays.Symptoms of food borne Salmonella infection include nausea, vomiting, fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. In persons with poor health or weakened immune systems, Salmonella can invade the bloodstream and cause life-threatening infections.We are unaware to date of any illnesses that may be associated with any products containing cantaloupe, sold by Simply Fresh Fruit, or its distributors.Food Service establishments who have any of the products involved should contact their supplier for disposition instructions. Consumers with questions may contact Simply Fresh Fruit at (323) 586-0000.**************************************5. Dole Fresh Fruit Company, a subsidiary of Dole Food Company, Inc., has voluntarily recalled all Honduran Cantaloupes grown, packed and shipped by an independent third-party grower, Agropecuaria Montelibano of San Lorenzo Valle, Honduras.This recall has been initiated based on current information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that fruit from this company appears to be associated with a Salmonella Litchfield outbreak in the United States and Canada.Persons infected with Salmonella may experience a variety of symptoms and illnesses. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in more severe illnesses and potentially can be fatal.The cantaloupes were distributed for sale throughout the United States and parts of Canada in cardboard cartons with the brand "Dole" and "PRODUCT OF HONDURAS" printed on each of the side panels of the carton.The FDA advises consumers who have recently bought cantaloupes to check with the place of purchase to determine if the fruit came from this specific grower and packer. If so, consumers should throw away the cantaloupes. Consumers with questions may visit the FDA website at www.fda.gov for more information or contact the Dole Consumer Center at (800) 232-8888. No action is required of local health departments at this time for any of these recalls. If any requests for assistance are received from FDA, the Food and Drug Safety Program will contact you. For additional information regarding warnings and recalls, please click on the weblink below.**********************************************************************************For all FDA-issued food recalls - http://www.fda.gov/opacom/ 7alerts.html
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Date: 3/31/2008; 10:06:35
Message#: 100788-3-31-2008-PHUP
Contact Info: Alan L. Talarsky, NJDHSS/CEHS/Food and Drug Safety ProgramPhone: 609-588-3123; Email: at2@njlincs.net
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Please review the following message from Alan Talarsky, Environmental Scientist 1, Food and Drug Safety Program, DHSS regarding several Class 1 recalls of whole and cut cantaloupe products originating from Agropecuaria Montelibano of San Lorenzo Valle, Honduras, which has been implicated in a recent outbreak of S. litchfield.1. Tropifresh, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA is recalling Agrolibano's Produce Brand whole Cantaloupes because they appear to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.Whole cantaloupe fruits subject to this recall carry a "Mike's Melons" sticker or may be unlabeled because this sticker has fallen off. Whole cantaloupes fruits subject to this recall were sold in approximately 1100 pound cardboard bin containers and were distributed to wholesalers in Southern California, Pennsylvania and Canada.No illnesses have been reported to Tropifresh, Inc. to date.These cantaloupe products were supplied from Agropecuaria Montelibano, a Honduran grower and packer, to Tropifresh. This recall was initiated when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an import alert regarding cantaloupe from this grower, because, based on current information, fruit from this company appears to be associated with a Salmonella Litchfield outbreak in the United States and Canada.Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return them to the place of purchase. Customers with questions may contact Luis Alvarado of Tropifresh, Inc. at 213-745-8111.******************************2. Chiquita Brands International, Inc. announced a voluntary recall of cantaloupes grown, packed and shipped by an independent third-party grower, Agropecuaria Montelibano in Honduras. The product was distributed to customers nationwide and is being recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of food-borne Salmonella infection include nausea, vomiting, fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. Individuals who have recently eaten cantaloupe and experienced any of these symptoms should contact their health care professional.The cantaloupes were distributed for sale throughout the US and Canada in cardboard cartons with the brands "Mike's Melons," "Mayan Pride" and "Chiquita" all showing "PRODUCE OF HONDURAS" printed on each of the side panels of the carton. The address of the shipper appears on one end panel of the carton as follows:GROWN, PACKED AND SHIPPED BY:AGROPECUARIA MONTELIBANOSAN LORENZO, VALLE, HONDURASChiquita advises that U.S. grocers, food service operators and produce processors remove from their stock all recall product. Chiquita also advises consumers who have recently bought cantaloupes to check with the place of purchase to determine if the fruit came from this specific grower and packer. If so, consumers should throw away the cantaloupes.Consumers with questions may contact the company at (800) 242-5472.*************************************3. Bounty Fresh, LLC, has recalled cantaloupes from Agropecuaria Montelibano, a Honduran grower and packer because the U.S Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") has determined, based on current information, that cantaloupe fruit from this company has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e. infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.The recalled product was distributed nationwide to wholesalers and grocery stores. Whole cantaloupe fruits subject to this recall are packed three melons in a sleeve under the brand "Chestnut Hill Farms" and one melon per sleeve under the "Perfect Melon" brand. Individual melons are not labeled, but sleeves contain tags that say either "Perfect Melon" (one count) or "Chestnut Hill Farms" (3 count). Whole cantaloupe fruits subject to this recall were sold in boxes marked with the following text: "Cantaloupe, "Chestnut Hill Farms" (3 count) or "Perfect Melon" (one count) , Produce of Honduras, Grown, Packed and Shipped by Agropecuaria Montelibano, San Lorenzo, Valle, Honduras". All boxes also contain the Chestnut Hill Farms logo.This recall has been initiated based on the FDA"s determination, based on current information, that cantaloupe fruit from the referenced grower/packer appears to be associated with a Salmonella Litchfield outbreak in the United States and Canada.Consumers who have recently bought whole cantaloupes from this specific grower and packer should destroy these products immediately. Consumers with questions may contact Raul Romero, Bounty Fresh, LLC at 305-592-6969.*************************************4. Simply Fresh Fruit, of Los Angeles, California is recalling selected fresh cut fruit products which may contain cantaloupe which has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. On March 26, 2008, Simply Fresh was requested by its supplier, Tropifresh, Inc to recall products produced with cantaloupe from Agropecuaria Montelibano. Simply Fresh had begun to recover this product earlier, on March 24, based on a notice publishedBy the U.S. FDA.The products being recalled include: Simply Fresh Fruit Brand food service Fruit Mix in Syrup products dated "sell by 4 - 18 08" or earlier, food service Cantaloupe Chunks in Syrup products dated "sell by 4 - 08 8" or earlier, and retail and club store Simply Fresh, Fresh Cut Fruit Brand containing cantaloupe dated "sell by 3 - 29 8"or earlier. Retail and club store products involved were removed from sale prior to Monday, March 24. Foodservice distributors who sell their own brand, have been notified, and are recalling the products involved. Foodservice products are packed in plastic pails or jars, and retail products are packed in plastic trays.Symptoms of food borne Salmonella infection include nausea, vomiting, fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. In persons with poor health or weakened immune systems, Salmonella can invade the bloodstream and cause life-threatening infections.We are unaware to date of any illnesses that may be associated with any products containing cantaloupe, sold by Simply Fresh Fruit, or its distributors.Food Service establishments who have any of the products involved should contact their supplier for disposition instructions. Consumers with questions may contact Simply Fresh Fruit at (323) 586-0000.**************************************5. Dole Fresh Fruit Company, a subsidiary of Dole Food Company, Inc., has voluntarily recalled all Honduran Cantaloupes grown, packed and shipped by an independent third-party grower, Agropecuaria Montelibano of San Lorenzo Valle, Honduras.This recall has been initiated based on current information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that fruit from this company appears to be associated with a Salmonella Litchfield outbreak in the United States and Canada.Persons infected with Salmonella may experience a variety of symptoms and illnesses. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in more severe illnesses and potentially can be fatal.The cantaloupes were distributed for sale throughout the United States and parts of Canada in cardboard cartons with the brand "Dole" and "PRODUCT OF HONDURAS" printed on each of the side panels of the carton.The FDA advises consumers who have recently bought cantaloupes to check with the place of purchase to determine if the fruit came from this specific grower and packer. If so, consumers should throw away the cantaloupes. Consumers with questions may visit the FDA website at www.fda.gov for more information or contact the Dole Consumer Center at (800) 232-8888. No action is required of local health departments at this time for any of these recalls. If any requests for assistance are received from FDA, the Food and Drug Safety Program will contact you. For additional information regarding warnings and recalls, please click on the weblink below.**********************************************************************************For all FDA-issued food recalls - http://www.fda.gov/opacom/ 7alerts.html
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Stonyfield Farm Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Select 6-Ounce Fat Free Blueberry Yogurts
CONTACT: Alice Markowitz, TITLE – CELL AND HOME AND OFFICE Carmelle Druchniak, TITLE – CELL AND HOME AND OFFICE
Stonyfield Farm Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Select 6-Ounce Fat Free Blueberry Yogurts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Londonderry, NH – March 28, 2008 – Organic yogurt maker Stonyfield Farm is voluntarily recalling Stonyfield Organic Fat Free Blueberry Yogurt, packaged in 6 oz cups, carrying product codes printed along the cup bottom that start with the following dates:
Apr 13 08
Apr 14 08
Apr 15 08
April 25 08
Apr 26 08
The recall comes in response to consumer complaints reporting plastic or glass fragments in these particular batches of fat free blueberry yogurt. There have been no reports of injury. People who bite into or swallow a fragment could possibly be injured, prompting this precautionary recall. Although the company believes the problem is not widespread, we are taking this measure to ensure the safety of our consumers.
Stonyfield Farm is advising our distribution network to immediately remove these specific code-dates of 6-ounce fat free blueberry yogurt from retail shelves. The yogurts are sold at natural food stores and grocery retailers nationwide.
Consumers who may have purchased fat free blueberry yogurts with these code dates are asked to return opened and unopened containers to their retailers. You will be reimbursed for the full value of your purchase.
Consumers with questions should contact Stonyfield Farm Consumer Relations at 1-800-PRO-COWS or email us at crelations@Stonyfield.com.
“Our first priority has always been and always will be the welfare of our consumers,” says Gary Hirshberg, Stonyfield Farm President and CE-Yo. “While we continue to investigate these complaints and believe that the risk of injury is extremely remote, we feel that this voluntary measure is the prudent and responsible step at this time.”
Stonyfield Farm Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Select 6-Ounce Fat Free Blueberry Yogurts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Londonderry, NH – March 28, 2008 – Organic yogurt maker Stonyfield Farm is voluntarily recalling Stonyfield Organic Fat Free Blueberry Yogurt, packaged in 6 oz cups, carrying product codes printed along the cup bottom that start with the following dates:
Apr 13 08
Apr 14 08
Apr 15 08
April 25 08
Apr 26 08
The recall comes in response to consumer complaints reporting plastic or glass fragments in these particular batches of fat free blueberry yogurt. There have been no reports of injury. People who bite into or swallow a fragment could possibly be injured, prompting this precautionary recall. Although the company believes the problem is not widespread, we are taking this measure to ensure the safety of our consumers.
Stonyfield Farm is advising our distribution network to immediately remove these specific code-dates of 6-ounce fat free blueberry yogurt from retail shelves. The yogurts are sold at natural food stores and grocery retailers nationwide.
Consumers who may have purchased fat free blueberry yogurts with these code dates are asked to return opened and unopened containers to their retailers. You will be reimbursed for the full value of your purchase.
Consumers with questions should contact Stonyfield Farm Consumer Relations at 1-800-PRO-COWS or email us at crelations@Stonyfield.com.
“Our first priority has always been and always will be the welfare of our consumers,” says Gary Hirshberg, Stonyfield Farm President and CE-Yo. “While we continue to investigate these complaints and believe that the risk of injury is extremely remote, we feel that this voluntary measure is the prudent and responsible step at this time.”
Stonyfield Farm is voluntarily recalling branded 6 oz yogurt
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March 28, 2008
Dear Valued Customer,
Stonyfield Farm is voluntarily recalling branded 6 oz yogurt (item # 0-52159-00044-8). The recall comes in response to the possibility of glass fragments in the product. Although the company believes the problem is not widespread, it is taking this precautionary measure to ensure the safety of its consumers.
The products being recalled are packages of Stonyfield Farm 6 oz Fat Free Blueberry with the following code dates:
4/13/08
4/14/08
4/15/08
4/25/08
4/26/08
Stonyfield Farm is advising its distribution network to remove the product from store shelves immediately.
Please hold any Stonyfield product labeled 6oz Fat Free Blueberry Yogurt with the above code dates that may still be in your warehouse and remove any product from your store shelves.
If you are a distributor, please notify all customers who may have received this product immediately.
We are sincerely committed to consumer safety and providing great product. We apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused.
Should you have any questions please contact me at 603-437-4040 or by email, gsolomon@stonyfield.com.
Thank you for your help and cooperation.
Kind Regards,
Gary Solomon
Director, Corporate Quality and Food Safety
Stonyfield Farm Inc.
March 28, 2008
Dear Valued Customer,
Stonyfield Farm is voluntarily recalling branded 6 oz yogurt (item # 0-52159-00044-8). The recall comes in response to the possibility of glass fragments in the product. Although the company believes the problem is not widespread, it is taking this precautionary measure to ensure the safety of its consumers.
The products being recalled are packages of Stonyfield Farm 6 oz Fat Free Blueberry with the following code dates:
4/13/08
4/14/08
4/15/08
4/25/08
4/26/08
Stonyfield Farm is advising its distribution network to remove the product from store shelves immediately.
Please hold any Stonyfield product labeled 6oz Fat Free Blueberry Yogurt with the above code dates that may still be in your warehouse and remove any product from your store shelves.
If you are a distributor, please notify all customers who may have received this product immediately.
We are sincerely committed to consumer safety and providing great product. We apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused.
Should you have any questions please contact me at 603-437-4040 or by email, gsolomon@stonyfield.com.
Thank you for your help and cooperation.
Kind Regards,
Gary Solomon
Director, Corporate Quality and Food Safety
Stonyfield Farm Inc.
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