Harry and David, of Medford, Oregon, is voluntarily recalling approximately 400 1 lb. 4 oz. boxes labeled Harry & David Moose Munch Confection, Milk C

Harry and David, of Medford, Oregon, is voluntarily recalling approximately 400 1 lb. 4 oz. boxes labeled Harry & David Moose Munch Confection, Milk Chocolate Gingerbread because the package may contain a different Moose Munch product which contains pecans not declared on the ingredient statement. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to pecans run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.Affected product was distributed throughout the United States under the Harry & David brand only in Harry and David stores. Harry and David is recalling 1 lb. 4 oz. boxes of Harry & David Moose Munch Confection, Milk Chocolate with a "Best if used by" date of 06/28/09. The "Best if used by" date is located on a sticker on the bottom of the box. The bottom of the box also has the stock identifying number RSD142014 printed on it. This lot of product was sold beginning 10/09/08. The popcorn-based confection is packaged in 1 lb. 4 oz. brown and white paperboard boxes. The boxes have a slight wedge shape and feature a large white moose image on the front. Inside the boxes are clear plastic bags of the confection.There have been no illnesses or injuries reported to date. Anyone concerned about an illness/injury should contact a physician immediately.This problem, which was discovered on October 21st, 2008, occurred because Dark Chocolate Butter Pecan Moose Munch® Confection was inadvertently packed in a Milk Chocolate Gingerbread outer box. It is estimated that fewer than 60 such boxes were produced.Consumers with product may return it to any Harry and David retail store for a full refund. Consumers with questions about the recalled product may phone the Harry and David Customer Service division at 800-233-1101, 24 hours a day. 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.

Recall of Koala's March Crème filled Cookies Due to Melamine Contamination

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Subject: Recall of Koala's March Crème filled Cookies Due to Melamine Contamination
Date: 10/20/2008; 11:18:02
Message#: 100966-10-20-2008-PHIN
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 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Class 1 recall of Lotte USA's Koala's March Crème-filled Cookies due to melamine contamination.Lotte USA, Inc., Battle Creek, MI initiated a recall of all Koalas' March Cookies on September 29, 2008 because they were produced in China and they may be contaminated with melamine. The products are packaged in a plastic overwrap and the recall includes the following products:Koala March King Size Chocolate 1.8 oz 50 gramsUPC 0 81900 00001 7Koala March King Size Strawberry 1.8 oz/50 gramsUPC 0 81900 00007 9Koala March King Size White Chocolate 1.8 oz/50 gramsUPC 0 81900 00011 6Koala March Family Pack Chocolate 9.5 oz/270 gramsUPC 0 81900 08001 9Koala March Family Pack Strawberry 9.5 oz/270 gramsUPC 0 81900 08002 6Koala March Family Pack White Chocolate 9.5 oz/270 gramsUPC 0 81900 08011 8Koala March Family Pack Chestnut 9.5 oz/270 gramsUPC 0 81900 08010 1Koala March Family Hawaii Chocolate 9.5 oz/270 gramsUPC 0 81900 08003 3Koala March Family Hawaii Pineapple 9.5 oz/270 gramsUPC 0 81900 08004 0A sample photo of these products is attached above for your reference.The product were distributed nationwide and to Canada through wholesale distributors and retail stores. Lotte USA, Inc. is not aware of any illnesses or injuries associated with these products.Individuals who have experienced any health problems after consuming the Koala March cookies are advised to contact their health care professional.Customers who have purchased Koala's March cookies are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or discard it in their trash. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (269) 963-6664, Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 5:00 Eastern Standard Time. No action is required of local health departments at this time for this recall. However, inspectors should take appropriate enforcement action if these products are encountered during routine inspections.

Class 1 recall of YILI Brand Sour Milk Drink and YILI Brand Pure Milk Drink due to melamine contamination

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 YILI Brand Sour Milk Drink and YILI Brand Pure Milk Drink due to melamine contamination.HUA XIA Food Trade USA, Inc. of Flushing, NY, is recalling YILI Brand Sour Milk Drink packaged in 250ml flexible paperboard boxes (all codes and all lots are affected) and YILI Brand Pure Milk Drink packaged in 250ml flexible paperboard boxes (all codes and all lots are affected) because it may be contaminated with melamine.Consumers who have the product which is being recalled should stop using it immediately. If consumers have questions about possible health risks, they should contact their doctor.YILI Brand Sour Milk Drink and YILI Brand Pure Milk Drink were distributed to New York City through Asian retail grocery stores. The Food and Drug Safety Program is not aware of this product being distributed in New Jersey, but is sending you this message out of an abundance of caution.The products being recalled are:* YILI Brand Sour Milk Drink is packaged in 250ml flexible paperboard boxes with blue, red and green Chinese writing. There is a picture of an Asian man in a green shirt and white tie clapping his hands on the face of the box. All codes and all lots are affected. * YILI Brand Pure Milk Drink packaged in 250ml flexible paperboard boxes with black, red and white writing, the writing on the package is in both English and Chinese. There is a picture of two cows playing basketball on the face of the box. All codes and all lots are affected. No illnesses have been reported to date.The recall was initiated after FDA testing discovered that the product was found to contain Melamine. Consumers who have purchased YILI Brand Sour Milk or YILI Brand Pure Milk Drink are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (917) 216-0575, Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 5:00, Eastern Standard Time.No action is required of local health departments at this time for this recall. However, inspectors should take appropriate enforcement action if these products are encountered during routine inspections.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.**********************************************************************************

Undeclared Sulfites in “Shad Raisins

CONTACT: FOR RELEASE:
Jessica Chittenden Immediately, Monday
518-457-3136 October 6, 2008
***CONSUMER ALERT***
Undeclared Sulfites in “Shad Raisins”
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that Fatima Brothers Inc. of 54-08 43rd St Maspeth, New York 11378 is recalling "Shad Raisins" due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites may run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.
The recalled "Shad Raisins" were packaged in uncoded, 7-ounce plastic bags. “Shad Raisins” were distributed in New York City.
Routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis of the product by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the product contained high levels of sulfites which were not declared 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 to this Department in connection with this product. Consumers who have purchased "Shad Raisins" should return them to the place of purchase.

Possible Botulism Contamination in “Frozen Salted Croaker

CONTACT: FOR RELEASE:
Jessica Chittenden Immediately, Monday
518-457-3136 October 6, 2008
***CONSUMER ALERT***
Possible Botulism Contamination in “Frozen Salted Croaker”
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers not to eat “Frozen Salted Croaker” distributed by YS Trading Corp of 38-21 23rd Street, Long Island City, New York 11101 because the product was uneviscerated.
The “Frozen Salted Croaker” was sold in Hicksville, New York, Flushing, New York, and New Jersey in un-coded, unlabeled plastic bags.
Uneviscerated fish is prohibited under New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets’ regulations because Clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish. Uneviscerated fish has been linked to outbreaks of Botulism poisoning.

Because the fish is uneviscerated, the product may become 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.
The "Frozen Salted Croaker" was found by a New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets food inspector during a routine inspection. Subsequent analysis by New York State Food Laboratory personnel confirmed the product to be uneviscerated.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the product. Consumers who have this product are advised not to eat it.

McCormick's Enchilada Sauce Mix, because it contains undeclared milk ingredients

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 McCormick's Enchilada Sauce Mix, because it contains undeclared milk ingredients, an allergen.McCormick & Company, Incorporated has announced a voluntary recall of McCormick Enchilada Sauce Mix with UPC Code 52100091600 sold under the McCormick brand. The McCormick Enchilada Sauce Mix contains undeclared milk ingredients. People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.The McCormick Enchilada Sauce Mix was distributed to grocery stores nationally beginning on September 17, 2008. The product comes in 1.5 oz. pouches with an expiration date of "best by" AUG2910CH. The date is found printed in black on the back, bottom left of the pouch. A photo of this product is attached above for your reference.The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing the milk ingredient was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk as an ingredient. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date. No other McCormick products are involved in this recall.All grocery outlets that sell McCormick Enchilada Sauce Mix (UPC Code 52100091600 with expiration date "best by" AUG2910CH) have been notified to remove the product from their shelves immediately, and consumers who have purchased this product should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact McCormick at 1-800-632-5847.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.

Undeclared Sulfites in “Shad Raisins” and Possible Botulism Contamination in “Frozen Salted Croaker.”

Please see the attached two consumer alerts from the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets for Undeclared Sulfites in “Shad Raisins” and Possible Botulism Contamination in “Frozen Salted Croaker.”
CONTACT: FOR RELEASE:
Jessica Chittenden Immediately, Monday
518-457-3136 October 6, 2008
***CONSUMER ALERT***
Undeclared Sulfites in “Shad Raisins”
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that Fatima Brothers Inc. of 54-08 43rd St Maspeth, New York 11378 is recalling "Shad Raisins" due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites may run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.
The recalled "Shad Raisins" were packaged in uncoded, 7-ounce plastic bags. “Shad Raisins” were distributed in New York City.
Routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis of the product by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the product contained high levels of sulfites which were not declared 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 to this Department in connection with this product. Consumers who have purchased "Shad Raisins" should return them to the place of purchase.
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CONTACT: FOR RELEASE:
Jessica Chittenden Immediately, Monday
518-457-3136 October 6, 2008
***CONSUMER ALERT***
Possible Botulism Contamination in “Frozen Salted Croaker”
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers not to eat “Frozen Salted Croaker” distributed by YS Trading Corp of 38-21 23rd Street, Long Island City, New York 11101 because the product was uneviscerated.
The “Frozen Salted Croaker” was sold in Hicksville, New York, Flushing, New York, and New Jersey in un-coded, unlabeled plastic bags.
Uneviscerated fish is prohibited under New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets’ regulations because Clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish. Uneviscerated fish has been linked to outbreaks of Botulism poisoning.

Because the fish is uneviscerated, the product may become 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.
The "Frozen Salted Croaker" was found by a New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets food inspector during a routine inspection. Subsequent analysis by New York State Food Laboratory personnel confirmed the product to be uneviscerated.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the product. Consumers who have this product are advised not to eat it.