U.S. Department of Agriculture's Class 1 recall of Dutch Prime Foods' Hamburgers due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination.Dutch Prime Foods, Inc., a Long

Please review the following message from Alan Talarsky, Environmental Scientist 1, Food and Drug Safety Program, DHSS regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Class 1 recall of Dutch Prime Foods' Hamburgers due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination.Dutch Prime Foods, Inc., a Long Branch, New Jersey firm, is recalling approximately 345 pounds of ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced. The following products are subject to recall:5-pound and 10-pound vacuum sealed plastic bags of "DUTCH PRIME FOODS HAMBURGER." These packages of ground beef were packed in 5- and 10-pound shipping cases which bear the establishment number "EST. 5206" inside the USDA mark of inspection. These ground beef products were produced on Nov. 18 and distributed to restaurants in New Jersey. A photo of the product label is attached above for your reference.The problem was discovered through a routine FSIS sampling procedure. FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of this product. Anyone with signs or symptoms of foodborne illness should consult a medical professional. E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. The very young, seniors and persons with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness. Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact company Secretary-Treasurer Ron Orzechowski at (732) 222-0910. 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.

Nestlé Prepared Foods Company, a Springville, Utah, establishment, is recalling approximately 879,565 pounds of frozen chicken meals that may contain

Nestlé Prepared Foods Company, a Springville, Utah, establishment, is recalling approximately 879,565 pounds of frozen chicken meals that may contain foreign materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. The following products are subject to recall:9.5-ounce packages of "LEAN CUISINE PESTO CHICKEN WITH BOW TIE PASTA" brand frozen meals. Printed on each side of each package is a production code of "8280595912" as well as a use-by date of "Best Before MAY 2010." 10.5-ounce packages of "LEAN CUISINE CHICKEN MEDITERRANEAN" brand frozen meals. Printed on the side of each package is a production code of "8231595912" or "8241595912" as well as a use-by date of "Best before SEP 2010": a production code of "8263595912," "8269595911" or "8274595912," as well as a use-by date of "Best before OCT 2010": or, a production code of "8291595912" or "8301595912" as well as a use-by date of "Best before NOV 2010." 12.5-ounce packages of "LEAN CUISINE CHICKEN TUSCAN" brand frozen meals. Printed on the side of each package is a production code of "8234595911" and a use-by date of "Best before SEP 2009": a production code of "8253595911" or "8269595912" as well as a use-by date of "Best before OCT 2009": or, a production code of "8292595911" or "8296595911" as well as a use-by date of "Best before NOV 2009." Each package also bears the USDA mark of inspection as well as the establishment number "EST P-9018." The frozen chicken meals were produced on Aug. 18, Aug. 21, Aug. 28, Sept. 9, Sept. 19, Sept. 25, Sept. 30, Oct. 6, Oct. 17-18, Oct. 22 and Oct. 27 and were distributed to retail establishments nationwide. The problem was discovered after the company received consumer complaints and a report of one injury. The company identified the objects as small pieces of hard plastic. FSIS has not received other reports of injury. Anyone concerned about an injury from consumption of the products should consult a medical professional. Media with questions about the recall should contact Company Marketing Communications Manager Roz O'Hearn at (440) 264-5170. Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Nestlé Consumer Services Center at (800) 227-6188.

Seattle's Favorite Gourmet Cookies & Dessert Co. of Tukwila, WA is recalling Orange Cranberry and Banana Nut Muffin Tops because they contain undeclar

1. Seattle's Favorite Gourmet Cookies & Dessert Co. of Tukwila, WA is recalling Orange Cranberry and Banana Nut Muffin Tops because they contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.Orange Cranberry and Banana Nut Muffin Tops were distributed nationwide to coffee shops, espresso stands, and retail outlets. These products are individually wrapped in clear plastic with a black product card featuring the Seattle's Favorite logo in upper left hand side and contains the product name and ingredient statement. Product may or may not contain an expiration date or best by date. The date is placed on the product at the retail location. These products, regardless of any codes, are subject to this recall.A sample photo of one of these products is attached above for your reference.There have been no illnesses reported to date.During a routine FDA inspection it was discovered that the ingredient statement did not declare milk.Consumers are urged to return these products to point of purchase for a refund. For any further concerns or questions please contact Seattle's Favorite at seattlesfavoritecookies.com or 1-866-203-5588.

CSI, USA, Inc. issued a voluntary nationwide consumer product recall of all lots of 1 ounce (28 g) tubes of 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Cream with the f

CSI, USA, Inc. issued a voluntary nationwide consumer product recall of all lots of 1 ounce (28 g) tubes of 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Cream with the following names: "DG Maximum Strength Acne Medicated Gel" (sold at Dollar General): "Kroger Acne Gel 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication" (sold at Kroger): and "Equate: Medicated Acne Gel" (sold at Wal-Mart).Sample photos of each product can be accessed at the following weblink: http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/photos/csi11_08.htmlThese products are being recalled because samples of the products were found to contain bacteria identified as "Burkholderia Cepacia," formerly known as Pseudomonas Cepacia. After conducting a thorough assessment, the company concluded that the risk of illness in healthy individuals following use of this product is very low. However, there could be an increased health risk of infections for individuals with cuts, scrapes, rashes or other compromised skin conditions: or those with weakened or suppressed immune systems. No consumer adverse health events related to this issue have been reported. No other acne medications sold by Dollar General, Kroger or Wal-Mart are affected by this recall.Consumers should discontinue using the product and may obtain a full refund by mailing the tube, or proof of purchase, to: CSI USA, Inc.170 Commerce WayGallatin, TN 37066Attn: ACNE CREAM RECALLAdditional information can be found at the product website, www.acnemedrecall.com. No action is required of local health departments at this time for any of these recalls. If any requests for assistance are received from either the FDA or USDA, the Food and Drug Safety Program will contact you. For additional information regarding these recalls, please click on the weblink below.

Johnson & Johnson . Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals Company (JJMCP) is voluntarily recalling approximately 12,000 units of Infants' MYLICON® GAS RELIEF

Johnson & Johnson . Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals Company (JJMCP) is voluntarily recalling approximately 12,000 units of Infants' MYLICON® GAS RELIEF DYE FREE drops (simethicone-antigas) non-staining sold in 1 oz. plastic bottles that were distributed after October 5, 2008 nationwide. The company is taking this action in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Although the potential for serious medical events is low, the company is implementing this recall to the consumer level as a precaution after determining that some bottles could include metal fragments that were generated during the manufacturing process. If any medical events were to occur, most are expected to be temporary and resolve without medical treatment. Parents who have given the product to their infant and are concerned should contact their health care provider immediately.The two lots of Infants' MYLICON® GAS RELIEF DYE FREE drops non-staining 1 oz. bottles included in the recall are:ProductCode # Lot # ExpProduct 71683791111-1SMF00709/10 Infants' Mylicon® Gas Relief Dye Free Non-Staining Drops 1 oz.71683791111-1SMF008 09/10 Infants' Mylicon® Gas Relief Dye Free Non-Staining Drops 1 oz.Consumers can find the lot numbers on the bottom of the box containing the product and also on the lower left side of the sticker on the product bottle.Consumers who purchased Infants' MYLICON® GAS RELIEF DYE FREE drops non-staining included in this recall should immediately stop using the product and contact the company at 1-800-222-9435 (Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. EST) or via the internet at www.mylicon.com for instructions regarding how to dispose of the product and request a replacement or refund.Infants' MYLICON® drops are sold over-the counter, in retail stores and pharmacies, as an anti-gas medicine to relieve the discomfort of infant gas frequently caused by air swallowing or by certain formulas or foods. The recall does not affect any Original Infants' MYLICON® GAS RELIEF products (1/2 oz. or 1 oz. size) or Infants' MYLICON® GAS RELIEF DYE FREE drops non-staining (1/2 oz. size). The manufacturer has instructed retailers and wholesalers to return their inventories.Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

Amy's Kitchen Inc. of Santa Rosa, California is voluntarily recalling Tofu Scramble in a Pocket Sandwich Lot

. Amy's Kitchen Inc. of Santa Rosa, California is voluntarily recalling Tofu Scramble in a Pocket Sandwich Lot 10 H148, because of the presence of milk in a product that is labeled non-dairy. The 4.0 oz net wt frozen product, sold in U.S. grocery stores, comes in a retail package labeled as Amy's Tofu Scramble in a Pocket Sandwich. The code date printed in white on the easy open zipper end is 10 H148 A,B,C or DThe products could cause an allergic reaction if consumed by any individuals allergic to milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to dairy products run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product. Consumers without milk allergies can safely consume the product.The recall was initiated after one report of an allergic reaction due to this product, which was not labeled as containing dairy ingredients. Testing has shown the presence of milk. No other products or code dates of Amy's Kitchen products are affected by this recall. Consumers allergic to milk should contact Amy's Kitchen for a replacement or refund. The product is distributed to retailers only. Retailers are instructed to destroy the affected product. Amy's Kitchen is cooperating with FDA and will also issue an alert via the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network.For instructions or questions, consumers may call the company collect: 707-568-4500 and ask for the consumer services department at ext 4571. Consumers who are not allergic to milk ingredients can consume the product or call for a full refund.

The following products are subject to recall:* 20-ounce, cartons of "#584 SCHWAN'S STUFFED CHICKEN KIEV."

The following products are subject to recall:* 20-ounce, cartons of "#584 SCHWAN'S STUFFED CHICKEN KIEV." Each carton contains 4 individually wrapped boneless breast units. Ink-jetted on the side of each carton is a product identification code of "T282171000," as well as a code of "21781" on each wrapper. Each carton bears the USDA mark of inspection. * 20-ounce, cartons of "#584 SCHWAN'S STUFFED CHICKEN KIEV." Each carton contains 4 individually wrapped boneless breast units. Ink-jetted on the side of each carton is a product identification code of "T281382000," as well as a code of "13882" on each wrapper. Each carton bears the USDA mark of inspection. * 20-ounce, cartons of "#584 SCHWAN'S STUFFED CHICKEN KIEV." Each carton contains 4 individually wrapped boneless breast units. Ink-jetted on the side of each carton is a product identification code of "T281541000," as well as a code of "15481" on each wrapper. Each carton bears the USDA mark of inspection. A sample photo is attached above for your reference.The products were produced on May 17, June 2 and August 4, and were made available for catalog or internet purchase from the Schwan's Home Service, Inc. by consumers nationwide. The problem was discovered after the Schwan's Home Service, Inc. received consumer complaints of finding pieces of rubber in the product. FSIS has not received any reports of injury at this time. Anyone concerned about an injury from consumption of the products should contact a physician. Media with questions about the recall should contact company Barber Foods Company Chief Financial Officer Vicki Mann at (207) 482-5503. Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Schwan's Home Service, Inc. at (888) 724-9267.

Progresso Hearty Tomato Soup Recall

Progresso Hearty Tomato Soup Recall
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As you may have heard, General Mills today announced a Class 1 Recall on its Progresso Hearty Tomato Soup. Our records indicate that General Mills did NOT ship this recalled product to any of your facilities. If you received this product from other sources, please contact your General Mills customer service representative immediately.

The recall was prompted by a mislabeling situation involving a limited number of cases produced on a portion of a single days’ production. In error, Progresso Hearty Tomato Soup labels were placed on a limited number of Progresso Light Vegetable and Noodle Soup cans. As a result, the correct allergens were not listed on the label, specifically egg, milk and soy.

Mars Petcare US announced a voluntary recall of a limited number of bags of SPECIAL KITTY® Gourmet Blend dry cat food

Mars Petcare US announced a voluntary recall of a limited number of bags of SPECIAL KITTY® Gourmet Blend dry cat food sold at Wal-Mart locations in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, and West Virginia. The pet food is being voluntarily recalled following a positive test result indicating a potential contamination with Salmonella. This product should not be sold or fed to pets. Pet owners should dispose of product in a safe manner (example, a securely covered trash receptacle) and return the empty bag to the store where purchased for a full refund.Salmonella can cause serious infections in dogs and cats, and, if there is cross contamination caused by handling of the pet food, in people as well, especially children, the aged, and people with compromised immune systems. Healthy people potentially infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. On rare occasions, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Animals can be carriers with no visible symptoms and potentially infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.There have been no complaints or reports of illness resulting from consumption or handling of the recalled product.Pet owners who have questions about the recall should call 1-877-568-4463 or visit www.petcare.mars.com.Recalled Pet FoodProduct: SPECIAL KITTY® Gourmet Blend Dry Cat FoodBest If Used By Date: AUG 11 09Best If Used By Date Location: Back of bagProduction Lot Code: 50 XXXX X (Found on back of bag just after "Best If Used By" date. Consumers should look for "50" as the first two digits of the second line.)UPC Code: UPC code numbers can be found directly underneath the bar code on the package. Please find recalled pet food UPC information below.3.5 lb.SPECIAL KITTY® Gourmet Blend 81131 175467 lb.SPECIAL KITTY® Gourmet Blend 81131 1754718 lb.SPECIAL KITTY® Gourmet Blend 81131 17548Affected Stores: Wal-Mart locations in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, and West Virginia.In an effort to prevent the transmission of Salmonella from pets to family members and care givers, the FDA recommends that everyone follow appropriate pet food handling guidelines when feeding their pets. A list of safe pet food handling tips can be found at: www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/petfoodtips080307.htmlPet owners who have questions about the recall should call 1-877-568-4463 or visit www.petcare.mars.com. 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.