ConAgra Foods Sales
Five ConAgra Drive
Omaha, NE 68102
402-595-7919
doug.knudsen@conagrafoods.com
2/25/08
Krasdale
As you’re aware, the beef processor Westland Beef recently issued a recall for nearly 145 million pounds of beef, resulting in further recent direction from USDA for food manufacturers with processed products containing any amount of Westland Beef. The USDA has determined that the risk of any human harm from this beef is remote. Today, I want to provide you with an update from ConAgra Foods regarding our products and the steps we are taking to fully understand the scope of how our products may be impacted.
Since learning about the animal welfare violations for which Westland Beef has been implicated, we have been conducting our own investigation regarding any potential impact on ConAgra Foods products. At this time, we can tell you that:
§ ConAgra Foods (or its suppliers) has sourced a very limited amount of beef from Westland. We calculate that the amount of Westland beef used in our products comprises less than one half of one percent of the total amount of beef we use in our products.
§ Very few ConAgra Foods products made in the past six months include beef sourced from Westland. Although our investigation is still underway, the only ConAgra Foods products that may contain meat from this supplier deal involved very limited production dates.
§ We expect to have an accurate assessment complete by Monday, 2/25/08. At that time, we will provide you detailed information about impacted product and any potential next steps. If we have provided any product to you containing beef sourced from Westland, we will contact you by the end of day Monday with more information on product specifics and next steps.
I want to emphasize that there is nothing more important to ConAgra Foods than the quality, safety and wholesomeness of our products and that we are taking swift action to work with the USDA in this matter. I am available at 402-595-7919 should you need further assistance or have questions.
Sincerely,
Doug Knudsen
President, ConAgra Foods Sales
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
In accordance with the USDA directive relating to the recent Class II beef recall, we are voluntarily issuing a recovery of Progresso Italian Wedding
Product Recovery - Notification to Customers
Progresso Italian Wedding Soup Can 18.5oz and Progresso Italian Wedding Soup Microwave Bowl 15.25oz
February 25, 2008 – In accordance with the USDA directive relating to the recent Class II beef recall, we are voluntarily issuing a recovery of Progresso Italian Wedding Soup. Upon learning of the USDA recall, we launched an investigation and learned of a supplier that had sourced beef from this vendor. The USDA has said the health risk is negligible and as such, consumer notification is not required.
No other Progresso or General Mills products are involved.
The products involved in this action are limited to Best if Used By Codes as follows:
Progresso Italian Wedding Soup Can 18.5oz. from 12OCT9 to 08NOV9
Progresso Italian Wedding Soup Microwave Bowl 15.25oz 05JAN9 only
Special Packs contain a manufacture date code from 25OCT7 to 18DEC7 on the pallet wrap. Individual consumer units are the same Best if Used By Codes as above
Products involved are:
We are asking your immediate help to do the following:
1. Please review your inventory and communicate to your warehouse to place the identified cases of Progresso Italian Wedding Soup on HOLD.
2. Arrangements will be made by your General Mills Customer Service Rep to return full case quantities of this product from your warehouse. This Rep will also work with you in replenishing your new product.
3. Please communicate to your retailers to remove ONLY the specific consumer packages from store
shelves immediately. We are providing three options to address the retail recovery:
a) Please direct your stores to return the “product packages” to your reclamation center. A
Reclamation Center invoice for this specific product should be sent to your GMI Customer Service Rep
This product should be destroyed by the reclaimation center.
b) Destroy product. Provide either labels and/or an itemized listing of the product destroyed. Information should be sent to:
GMI Consumer Services
P.O. Box 200 - weddingsoup
Minneapolis, MN 55440-0200
c) General Mills is also offering the services of a 3rd party recovery company, RQA, to provide assistance
at retail level. Please contact your GMI Customer Service Rep. if you are interested in this service.
4. Please advise your stores to direct any consumer inquires to the General Mills consumer hot line at 1 (800) 200-9377.
UPON RECEIPT OF THIS LETTER, PLEASE SEND AN_ E-MAIL CONFIRMATION TO Angel.Egan@genmills.com BY 5 PM CENTRAL STANDARD TIME 2/25/2008.
Please include:
CUSTOMER NAME:
DIVISION(S)/SUB-ACCOUNTS
CONTACT NAME:
TITLE:
We apologize for any inconvenience this situation may cause your organization. If you have any immediate questions, please contact your General Mills sales representative or your GMI customer service representative.
Thank you very much for your attention to this matter.
Progresso Italian Wedding Soup Can 18.5oz and Progresso Italian Wedding Soup Microwave Bowl 15.25oz
February 25, 2008 – In accordance with the USDA directive relating to the recent Class II beef recall, we are voluntarily issuing a recovery of Progresso Italian Wedding Soup. Upon learning of the USDA recall, we launched an investigation and learned of a supplier that had sourced beef from this vendor. The USDA has said the health risk is negligible and as such, consumer notification is not required.
No other Progresso or General Mills products are involved.
The products involved in this action are limited to Best if Used By Codes as follows:
Progresso Italian Wedding Soup Can 18.5oz. from 12OCT9 to 08NOV9
Progresso Italian Wedding Soup Microwave Bowl 15.25oz 05JAN9 only
Special Packs contain a manufacture date code from 25OCT7 to 18DEC7 on the pallet wrap. Individual consumer units are the same Best if Used By Codes as above
Products involved are:
We are asking your immediate help to do the following:
1. Please review your inventory and communicate to your warehouse to place the identified cases of Progresso Italian Wedding Soup on HOLD.
2. Arrangements will be made by your General Mills Customer Service Rep to return full case quantities of this product from your warehouse. This Rep will also work with you in replenishing your new product.
3. Please communicate to your retailers to remove ONLY the specific consumer packages from store
shelves immediately. We are providing three options to address the retail recovery:
a) Please direct your stores to return the “product packages” to your reclamation center. A
Reclamation Center invoice for this specific product should be sent to your GMI Customer Service Rep
This product should be destroyed by the reclaimation center.
b) Destroy product. Provide either labels and/or an itemized listing of the product destroyed. Information should be sent to:
GMI Consumer Services
P.O. Box 200 - weddingsoup
Minneapolis, MN 55440-0200
c) General Mills is also offering the services of a 3rd party recovery company, RQA, to provide assistance
at retail level. Please contact your GMI Customer Service Rep. if you are interested in this service.
4. Please advise your stores to direct any consumer inquires to the General Mills consumer hot line at 1 (800) 200-9377.
UPON RECEIPT OF THIS LETTER, PLEASE SEND AN_ E-MAIL CONFIRMATION TO Angel.Egan@genmills.com BY 5 PM CENTRAL STANDARD TIME 2/25/2008.
Please include:
CUSTOMER NAME:
DIVISION(S)/SUB-ACCOUNTS
CONTACT NAME:
TITLE:
We apologize for any inconvenience this situation may cause your organization. If you have any immediate questions, please contact your General Mills sales representative or your GMI customer service representative.
Thank you very much for your attention to this matter.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
See's Candies, Inc. of San Francisco, Calif., is recalling 16-ounce bags of See's Candies Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips because the product may contain
NJLINCS Health Alert Network
Public Health Info
Distributed by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
Subject: Food Recalls
Date: 2/20/2008; 11:18:09
Message#: 100756-2-20-2008-PHIN
Contact Info: Alan L. Talarsky, NJDHSS/CEHS/Food and Drug Safety Program
Phone: 609-588-3123; Email: at2@njlincs.net
Attachments: Sees_Recall.jpg
Please review the following messages from Alan Talarsky, Environmental Scientist 1, Food and Drug Safety Program, DHSS regarding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's and New York Department of Agriculture and Markets' Class 1 Recalls of 5 different food products:
1. See's Candies, Inc. of San Francisco, Calif., is recalling 16-ounce bags of See's Candies Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips because the product may contain undeclared traces of 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.
The product was distributed through See's owned retail shops in California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Illinois. Licensees of See's also sold the product in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Texas and internationally in Japan and Hong Kong. See's Mail Order department sold small quantities countrywide.
The product is sold in a black and white See's logo flexible bag. This recall applies to all code dates (30757, 31327, 32067, 33157, and 23397). A photo of this product is attached above.
There is one reported allergen reaction attributed to this product.
See's Candies confirmed in its investigation that the product was produced on a line that also produces milk chocolates as a follow-up to a consumer contact.
Concerned consumers who have packages of 16-ounce See's Candies Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips should return them to the shops where they were purchased for a full refund. If the product was received through mail order or direct shipment, consumers should contact See's Consumer Affairs at 1 800-789-7337 for product return instructions. Any consumers with questions about this recall should also contact See's Consumer Affairs at 1 800-789-7337.
Public Health Info
Distributed by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
Subject: Food Recalls
Date: 2/20/2008; 11:18:09
Message#: 100756-2-20-2008-PHIN
Contact Info: Alan L. Talarsky, NJDHSS/CEHS/Food and Drug Safety Program
Phone: 609-588-3123; Email: at2@njlincs.net
Attachments: Sees_Recall.jpg
Please review the following messages from Alan Talarsky, Environmental Scientist 1, Food and Drug Safety Program, DHSS regarding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's and New York Department of Agriculture and Markets' Class 1 Recalls of 5 different food products:
1. See's Candies, Inc. of San Francisco, Calif., is recalling 16-ounce bags of See's Candies Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips because the product may contain undeclared traces of 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.
The product was distributed through See's owned retail shops in California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Illinois. Licensees of See's also sold the product in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Texas and internationally in Japan and Hong Kong. See's Mail Order department sold small quantities countrywide.
The product is sold in a black and white See's logo flexible bag. This recall applies to all code dates (30757, 31327, 32067, 33157, and 23397). A photo of this product is attached above.
There is one reported allergen reaction attributed to this product.
See's Candies confirmed in its investigation that the product was produced on a line that also produces milk chocolates as a follow-up to a consumer contact.
Concerned consumers who have packages of 16-ounce See's Candies Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips should return them to the shops where they were purchased for a full refund. If the product was received through mail order or direct shipment, consumers should contact See's Consumer Affairs at 1 800-789-7337 for product return instructions. Any consumers with questions about this recall should also contact See's Consumer Affairs at 1 800-789-7337.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
CALIFORNIA FIRM RECALLS BEEF PRODUCTS DERIVED FROM NON-AMBULATORY CATTLE WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF PROPER INSPECTION
FSIS-RC-005-2008
CALIFORNIA FIRM RECALLS BEEF PRODUCTS DERIVED FROM NON-AMBULATORY CATTLE WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF PROPER INSPECTION
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2008 – Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing Co., a Chino, Calif., establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 143,383,823 pounds of raw and frozen beef products that FSIS has determined to be unfit for human food because the cattle did not receive complete and proper inspection. Through evidence obtained by FSIS, the establishment did not consistently contact the FSIS public health veterinarian in situations in which cattle became non-ambulatory after passing ante-mortem inspection, which is not compliant with FSIS regulations.
Such circumstances require that an FSIS public health veterinarian reassess the non-ambulatory cattle which are either condemned and prohibited from the food supply, or tagged as suspect. Suspect cattle receive a more thorough inspection after slaughter than is customary.
This noncompliant activity occurred occasionally over the past two years and therefore all beef product produced during the period of time for which evidence indicates such activity occurred has been determined by FSIS to be unfit for human consumption, and is, therefore, adulterated.
This recall is designated as Class II due to the remote probability that the beef being recalled would cause adverse health effects if consumed. FSIS made this determination because the animals passed ante-mortem inspection but should have been identified as suspect requiring additional inspection after slaughter to determine if there is evidence of disease, injury, or other signs of abnormalities that may have occurred after ante-mortem inspection.
In July 2007, FSIS issued a final rule “Prohibition of the Use of Specified Risk Materials for Human Food and Requirements for the Disposition of Non-Ambulatory Disabled Cattle.” This rule requires that a case by case disposition must be made by an FSIS Public Health Veterinarian for every animal that becomes non-ambulatory disabled (“downer”) after passing ante-mortem inspection.
The prohibition of downer cattle from entering the food supply is only one measure in an interlocking system of controls the federal government has in place to protect the food supply. The government has multiple safeguards regarding BSE in place and the prevalence of the disease in the United States is extremely low.
Other BSE security measures include the feed ban that prohibits feeding ruminant protein to other ruminants and an ongoing BSE surveillance program that began before the confirmation of the first BSE positive cow in the U.S. in 2003.
As another measure to reduce the risk of potential exposure to consumers, FSIS requires the removal of specified risk materials (SRM) so they do not enter the food supply. Several FSIS line inspectors are stationed at designated points along the production line where they are able to directly observe SRM removal activities.
The products subject to this recall were sent to wholesale distributors nationwide in bulk packages and are not available for direct purchase by consumers. All products subject to recall bear the establishment number “EST. 336” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were produced on various dates from Feb. 1, 2006 to Feb. 2, 2008. Companies are urged to check their inventories and hold the products until the recalling firm makes arrangements for final disposition of the products.
The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels]
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., BURRITO FILLING MIX.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., PACKED FOR JACOBELLIES SAUSAGE CO., 74/26 GROUND BEEF.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., RAW GROUND BEEF MEATBALL MIX FOR FURTHER PROCESSING.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., COARSE GROUND BEEF ‘FOR COOKING ONLY’, FAT: 15%.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., COARSE GROUND BEEF ‘FOR COOKING ONLY’.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., COARSE GROUND BEEF TO BE FURTHER PROCESSED INTO COOKED ITEMS, FAT: 15%.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., COARSE GROUND BEEF 85/15.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., COARSE GROUND BEEF 93/7.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., FINE GROUND BEEF ‘FOR COOKING ONLY’, FAT: 15%.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., FINE GROUND BEEF ‘FOR COOKING ONLY’.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., 90 - 10% GROUND BEEF, 3/16 GRIND.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., GROUND BEEF 1 LB. PACKAGE, FAT: 15%.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., GROUND BEEF, FAT: 15%.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., RAW BONELESS BEEF TRIMMINGS, ‘FOR COOKING ONLY’.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., RAW BONELESS BEEF, ‘FOR COOKING ONLY’.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., BEEF GROUND 50/50% LEAN.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., BEEF GROUND 73/27% LEAN.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., BEEF GROUND 81/19% LEAN.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., BONELESS BEEF 90/10.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., GROUND PORK FOR FURTHER PROCESSING NOT TO EXCEED 30% FAT.”
• Various weight boxes of “PACKED FOR: KING MEAT CO., BEEF TRI TIP.”
• Various weight boxes of “PACKED FOR: KING MEAT CO., BEEF TOP SIRLOIN BUTT.”
• Various weight boxes of “PACKED FOR: KING MEAT CO., BEEF STRIP SIRLOIN.”
• Various weight boxes of “PACKED FOR: KING MEAT CO., BEEF RIB EYE LIP-ON.”
• Various weight boxes of “PACKED FOR: KING MEAT CO., BEEF PISMO TENDERLOIN.”
• Various weight boxes of “PACKED FOR: KING MEAT CO., BEEF O/S SKIRT.”
• Various weight boxes of “PACKED FOR: KING MEAT CO., BEEF I/S SKIRT.”
• Various weight boxes of “PACKED FOR: KING MEAT CO., BEEF FLANK STEAK.”
• Various weight boxes of “PACKED FOR: KING MEAT CO., BEEF BOTTOM SIRLOIN FLAP.”
• Various weight boxes of “PACKED FOR: KING MEAT CO., BEEF STRIP LOIN BONE-IN, FURTHER PROCESS 1X1.”
• Various weight boxes of “PACKED FOR: KING MEAT CO., BEEF EXPORT RIB 2X2, FURTHER PROCESS.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA SELECT, BEEF RIBEYE ROLL LIP-ON.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA CHOICE OR HIGHER, BEEF RIBEYE ROLL LIP-ON.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA SELECT, BEEF PLATE, OUTSIDE SKIRT.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA CHOICE OR HIGHER, BEEF PLATE, OUTSIDE SKIRT.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA SELECT, BEEF PLATE, INSIDE SKIRT.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA CHOICE OR HIGHER, BEEF PLATE, INSIDE SKIRT.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA SELECT, BEEF LOIN, STRIP LOIN, BONELESS.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA CHOICE OR HIGHER, BEEF LOIN, STRIP LOIN, BONELESS.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA SELECT, BEEF LOIN, BOTTOM SIRLOIN BUTT, FLAP, BONELESS.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA CHOICE OR HIGHER, BEEF LOIN, BOTTOM SIRLOIN BUTT, FLAP, BONELESS.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA SELECT, BEEF LOIN, TOP SIRLOIN BUTT, BONELESS.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA CHOICE OR HIGHER, BEEF LOIN, TOP SIRLOIN BUTT, BONELESS.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA SELECT, BEEF LOIN, TENDERLOIN, FULL, SIDE MUSCLE ON, DEFATTED.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA CHOICE OR HIGHER, BEEF LOIN, TENDERLOIN, FULL, SIDE MUSCLE ON, DEFATTED.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA SELECT, BEEF FLANK STEAK.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA CHOICE OR HIGHER, BEEF FLANK STEAK.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA SELECT, BEEF, BOTTOM SIRLOIN BUTT TRI TIP BONELESS.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA CHOICE OR HIGHER, BEEF, BOTTOM SIRLOIN BUTT TRI TIP BONELESS.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF LIVERS.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF FEET.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF TRIPE.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF REGULAR TRIPE.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF HONEYCOMB TRIPE.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF TAILS.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF CHEEK MEAT.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF TONGUES.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF TONGUE TRIMMINGS.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF BONELESS.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF RIBS.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF HEARTS.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF CHEEKS.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF PLATES.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF SMALL INTESTINES.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF LIPS.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF SPLEENS.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF SALIVARY GLANDS, LYMPH NODES AND FAT [TONGUES].”
• Six-gallon containers of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF BILE.”
• One- and six-gallon containers of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF BLOOD, .2% SODIUM CITRATE ADDED.”
Some of the Westland Meat Co. branded products were purchased for Federal food and nutrition programs and, since Jan. 30, 2008, USDA has had an administrative hold on all products from Westland Meat Co. in all of these outlets including, in the National School Lunch Program, the Emergency Food Assistance Program and the Food Assistance Program on Indian Reservations. Based on this Class II recall, officials of the Food and Nutrition Service and Agricultural Marketing Service will work closely with State food and nutrition officials to minimize any disruptions caused by the removal and disposal of recalled Westland Meat Co. products.
Media and consumers with questions about the recall should contact company Plant Manager Stan Mendell or Food Safety Consultant Steve Sayer at (909) 590-3340.
Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.
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NOTE: Access news releases and other information at the FSIS Web site at http://www.fsis.usda.govUSDA RECALL CLASSIFICATIONSClass I This is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the useof the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.Class II This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse healthconsequences from the use of the product. Class III This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse healthconsequences.
CALIFORNIA FIRM RECALLS BEEF PRODUCTS DERIVED FROM NON-AMBULATORY CATTLE WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF PROPER INSPECTION
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2008 – Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing Co., a Chino, Calif., establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 143,383,823 pounds of raw and frozen beef products that FSIS has determined to be unfit for human food because the cattle did not receive complete and proper inspection. Through evidence obtained by FSIS, the establishment did not consistently contact the FSIS public health veterinarian in situations in which cattle became non-ambulatory after passing ante-mortem inspection, which is not compliant with FSIS regulations.
Such circumstances require that an FSIS public health veterinarian reassess the non-ambulatory cattle which are either condemned and prohibited from the food supply, or tagged as suspect. Suspect cattle receive a more thorough inspection after slaughter than is customary.
This noncompliant activity occurred occasionally over the past two years and therefore all beef product produced during the period of time for which evidence indicates such activity occurred has been determined by FSIS to be unfit for human consumption, and is, therefore, adulterated.
This recall is designated as Class II due to the remote probability that the beef being recalled would cause adverse health effects if consumed. FSIS made this determination because the animals passed ante-mortem inspection but should have been identified as suspect requiring additional inspection after slaughter to determine if there is evidence of disease, injury, or other signs of abnormalities that may have occurred after ante-mortem inspection.
In July 2007, FSIS issued a final rule “Prohibition of the Use of Specified Risk Materials for Human Food and Requirements for the Disposition of Non-Ambulatory Disabled Cattle.” This rule requires that a case by case disposition must be made by an FSIS Public Health Veterinarian for every animal that becomes non-ambulatory disabled (“downer”) after passing ante-mortem inspection.
The prohibition of downer cattle from entering the food supply is only one measure in an interlocking system of controls the federal government has in place to protect the food supply. The government has multiple safeguards regarding BSE in place and the prevalence of the disease in the United States is extremely low.
Other BSE security measures include the feed ban that prohibits feeding ruminant protein to other ruminants and an ongoing BSE surveillance program that began before the confirmation of the first BSE positive cow in the U.S. in 2003.
As another measure to reduce the risk of potential exposure to consumers, FSIS requires the removal of specified risk materials (SRM) so they do not enter the food supply. Several FSIS line inspectors are stationed at designated points along the production line where they are able to directly observe SRM removal activities.
The products subject to this recall were sent to wholesale distributors nationwide in bulk packages and are not available for direct purchase by consumers. All products subject to recall bear the establishment number “EST. 336” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were produced on various dates from Feb. 1, 2006 to Feb. 2, 2008. Companies are urged to check their inventories and hold the products until the recalling firm makes arrangements for final disposition of the products.
The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels]
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., BURRITO FILLING MIX.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., PACKED FOR JACOBELLIES SAUSAGE CO., 74/26 GROUND BEEF.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., RAW GROUND BEEF MEATBALL MIX FOR FURTHER PROCESSING.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., COARSE GROUND BEEF ‘FOR COOKING ONLY’, FAT: 15%.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., COARSE GROUND BEEF ‘FOR COOKING ONLY’.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., COARSE GROUND BEEF TO BE FURTHER PROCESSED INTO COOKED ITEMS, FAT: 15%.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., COARSE GROUND BEEF 85/15.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., COARSE GROUND BEEF 93/7.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., FINE GROUND BEEF ‘FOR COOKING ONLY’, FAT: 15%.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., FINE GROUND BEEF ‘FOR COOKING ONLY’.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., 90 - 10% GROUND BEEF, 3/16 GRIND.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., GROUND BEEF 1 LB. PACKAGE, FAT: 15%.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., GROUND BEEF, FAT: 15%.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., RAW BONELESS BEEF TRIMMINGS, ‘FOR COOKING ONLY’.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., RAW BONELESS BEEF, ‘FOR COOKING ONLY’.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., BEEF GROUND 50/50% LEAN.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., BEEF GROUND 73/27% LEAN.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., BEEF GROUND 81/19% LEAN.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., BONELESS BEEF 90/10.”
• Various weight boxes of “WESTLAND MEAT CO., GROUND PORK FOR FURTHER PROCESSING NOT TO EXCEED 30% FAT.”
• Various weight boxes of “PACKED FOR: KING MEAT CO., BEEF TRI TIP.”
• Various weight boxes of “PACKED FOR: KING MEAT CO., BEEF TOP SIRLOIN BUTT.”
• Various weight boxes of “PACKED FOR: KING MEAT CO., BEEF STRIP SIRLOIN.”
• Various weight boxes of “PACKED FOR: KING MEAT CO., BEEF RIB EYE LIP-ON.”
• Various weight boxes of “PACKED FOR: KING MEAT CO., BEEF PISMO TENDERLOIN.”
• Various weight boxes of “PACKED FOR: KING MEAT CO., BEEF O/S SKIRT.”
• Various weight boxes of “PACKED FOR: KING MEAT CO., BEEF I/S SKIRT.”
• Various weight boxes of “PACKED FOR: KING MEAT CO., BEEF FLANK STEAK.”
• Various weight boxes of “PACKED FOR: KING MEAT CO., BEEF BOTTOM SIRLOIN FLAP.”
• Various weight boxes of “PACKED FOR: KING MEAT CO., BEEF STRIP LOIN BONE-IN, FURTHER PROCESS 1X1.”
• Various weight boxes of “PACKED FOR: KING MEAT CO., BEEF EXPORT RIB 2X2, FURTHER PROCESS.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA SELECT, BEEF RIBEYE ROLL LIP-ON.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA CHOICE OR HIGHER, BEEF RIBEYE ROLL LIP-ON.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA SELECT, BEEF PLATE, OUTSIDE SKIRT.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA CHOICE OR HIGHER, BEEF PLATE, OUTSIDE SKIRT.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA SELECT, BEEF PLATE, INSIDE SKIRT.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA CHOICE OR HIGHER, BEEF PLATE, INSIDE SKIRT.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA SELECT, BEEF LOIN, STRIP LOIN, BONELESS.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA CHOICE OR HIGHER, BEEF LOIN, STRIP LOIN, BONELESS.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA SELECT, BEEF LOIN, BOTTOM SIRLOIN BUTT, FLAP, BONELESS.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA CHOICE OR HIGHER, BEEF LOIN, BOTTOM SIRLOIN BUTT, FLAP, BONELESS.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA SELECT, BEEF LOIN, TOP SIRLOIN BUTT, BONELESS.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA CHOICE OR HIGHER, BEEF LOIN, TOP SIRLOIN BUTT, BONELESS.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA SELECT, BEEF LOIN, TENDERLOIN, FULL, SIDE MUSCLE ON, DEFATTED.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA CHOICE OR HIGHER, BEEF LOIN, TENDERLOIN, FULL, SIDE MUSCLE ON, DEFATTED.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA SELECT, BEEF FLANK STEAK.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA CHOICE OR HIGHER, BEEF FLANK STEAK.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA SELECT, BEEF, BOTTOM SIRLOIN BUTT TRI TIP BONELESS.”
• Various weight boxes of REGAL brand “USDA CHOICE OR HIGHER, BEEF, BOTTOM SIRLOIN BUTT TRI TIP BONELESS.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF LIVERS.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF FEET.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF TRIPE.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF REGULAR TRIPE.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF HONEYCOMB TRIPE.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF TAILS.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF CHEEK MEAT.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF TONGUES.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF TONGUE TRIMMINGS.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF BONELESS.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF RIBS.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF HEARTS.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF CHEEKS.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF PLATES.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF SMALL INTESTINES.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF LIPS.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF SPLEENS.”
• Various weight boxes of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF SALIVARY GLANDS, LYMPH NODES AND FAT [TONGUES].”
• Six-gallon containers of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF BILE.”
• One- and six-gallon containers of “HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF BLOOD, .2% SODIUM CITRATE ADDED.”
Some of the Westland Meat Co. branded products were purchased for Federal food and nutrition programs and, since Jan. 30, 2008, USDA has had an administrative hold on all products from Westland Meat Co. in all of these outlets including, in the National School Lunch Program, the Emergency Food Assistance Program and the Food Assistance Program on Indian Reservations. Based on this Class II recall, officials of the Food and Nutrition Service and Agricultural Marketing Service will work closely with State food and nutrition officials to minimize any disruptions caused by the removal and disposal of recalled Westland Meat Co. products.
Media and consumers with questions about the recall should contact company Plant Manager Stan Mendell or Food Safety Consultant Steve Sayer at (909) 590-3340.
Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.
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NOTE: Access news releases and other information at the FSIS Web site at http://www.fsis.usda.govUSDA RECALL CLASSIFICATIONSClass I This is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the useof the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.Class II This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse healthconsequences from the use of the product. Class III This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse healthconsequences.
Sherwood Brands Announces Nationwide Recall of Pokémon Branded “Valentine Cards and Pops” Because They May Contain Metal Fragments
Sherwood Brands Announces Nationwide Recall of Pokémon Branded “Valentine Cards and Pops” Because They May Contain Metal Fragments
Contact:Amir FrydmanSherwood Brands LLC(301) 309-6161 x19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Rockville, MD -- February 14, 2008 – Sherwood Brands LLC is voluntarily recalling approximately 400,000 packages of Pokémon® branded "Valentine Cards and Pops™" (Item# 073964209109 and Item# 073964289804), because of reports that metal fragments were found in two lollipops purchased in Florida. There are no reports of injury. People who bite into or swallow a metal fragment could possibly be injured.
The products being recalled are packages of ten and thirty Pokémon branded Valentine cards and lollipops featuring a variety of characters.
Sherwood Brands is advising its distribution network to remove the Pokémon branded Valentine cards and lollipops from the shelves immediately. The product was sold at retailers nationwide.
"Our utmost concern is the safety of our customers. We took immediate action upon learning of this incident and Sherwood is working with the FDA to recall the products," said Amir Frydman, president of Sherwood Brands.
"Pokémon is committed to consumer safety and we’re working closely with our licensee, Sherwood Brands, to investigate this matter completely," said J.C. Smith, Pokémon USA’s director of marketing.
Consumers who have purchased the above products are advised not to consume them and to return them to Sherwood Brands for a full refund. Send affected products to:
Sherwood Brands LLCAttn: Product Recall350 Shaw Drive, Keysville, VA 23947
Contact:Amir FrydmanSherwood Brands LLC(301) 309-6161 x19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Rockville, MD -- February 14, 2008 – Sherwood Brands LLC is voluntarily recalling approximately 400,000 packages of Pokémon® branded "Valentine Cards and Pops™" (Item# 073964209109 and Item# 073964289804), because of reports that metal fragments were found in two lollipops purchased in Florida. There are no reports of injury. People who bite into or swallow a metal fragment could possibly be injured.
The products being recalled are packages of ten and thirty Pokémon branded Valentine cards and lollipops featuring a variety of characters.
Sherwood Brands is advising its distribution network to remove the Pokémon branded Valentine cards and lollipops from the shelves immediately. The product was sold at retailers nationwide.
"Our utmost concern is the safety of our customers. We took immediate action upon learning of this incident and Sherwood is working with the FDA to recall the products," said Amir Frydman, president of Sherwood Brands.
"Pokémon is committed to consumer safety and we’re working closely with our licensee, Sherwood Brands, to investigate this matter completely," said J.C. Smith, Pokémon USA’s director of marketing.
Consumers who have purchased the above products are advised not to consume them and to return them to Sherwood Brands for a full refund. Send affected products to:
Sherwood Brands LLCAttn: Product Recall350 Shaw Drive, Keysville, VA 23947
Friday, February 15, 2008
LION PAVILION ISSUES ALERT ON UNDECLARED SULFITES IN GRASSPLOT BRAND DRIED PACHYRHIZUS
Lion Pavilion LTD
541 Gardner Ave Brooklyn NY 11222 Tel: 718-384-6951 FAX: 718-384-6953
PRESS RELEASE
LION PAVILION LTD.
541 Gardner Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11222
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 2/15/08
Jeannette Chen / 718-384-6951
LION PAVILION ISSUES ALERT ON UNDECLARED SULFITES IN GRASSPLOT BRAND DRIED PACHYRHIZUS
LION PAVILION LTD. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling 8 ounce packages of Grassplot brand Dried Pachyrhizus because they contain 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 product comes in an uncoded 8 ounce, clear plastic package. The recalled packages of Grassplot brand Dried Pachyrhizus were distributed 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 the 8 ounce package of Grassplot brand Dried Pachyrhizus 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 or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date. Consumers who have purchased 8 ounce packages of Grassplot brand Dried Pachyrhizus are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-718-384-6951.
541 Gardner Ave Brooklyn NY 11222 Tel: 718-384-6951 FAX: 718-384-6953
PRESS RELEASE
LION PAVILION LTD.
541 Gardner Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11222
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 2/15/08
Jeannette Chen / 718-384-6951
LION PAVILION ISSUES ALERT ON UNDECLARED SULFITES IN GRASSPLOT BRAND DRIED PACHYRHIZUS
LION PAVILION LTD. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling 8 ounce packages of Grassplot brand Dried Pachyrhizus because they contain 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 product comes in an uncoded 8 ounce, clear plastic package. The recalled packages of Grassplot brand Dried Pachyrhizus were distributed 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 the 8 ounce package of Grassplot brand Dried Pachyrhizus 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 or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date. Consumers who have purchased 8 ounce packages of Grassplot brand Dried Pachyrhizus are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-718-384-6951.
UNDECLARED SULFITES IN “UFC BRAND SWEET SUGAR PALM FRUIT”
Subject: UNDECLARED SULFITES IN "UFC BRAND SWEET SUGAR PALM FRUIT"
CONTACT: FOR RELEASE:
Jessica Chittenden Immediately, Thursday
518-457-3136 February 14, 2008
***CONSUMER ALERT***
UNDECLARED SULFITES IN “UFC BRAND SWEET SUGAR PALM FRUIT”
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that Walong Marketing Inc., located at 95 Caven Point Road, Jersey City, New Jersey 07305 is voluntarily recalling certain People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites may run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.
The recalled “UFC Brand Sweet Sugar Palm Fruit” is packaged in a 12-ounce glass container coded 22821702. It was sold in New York State. According to the label, it is a product of Philippines.
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 recall. Consumers who have purchased “UFC Brand Sweet Sugar Palm Fruit” should return it to the place of purchase.
CONTACT: FOR RELEASE:
Jessica Chittenden Immediately, Thursday
518-457-3136 February 14, 2008
***CONSUMER ALERT***
UNDECLARED SULFITES IN “UFC BRAND SWEET SUGAR PALM FRUIT”
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that Walong Marketing Inc., located at 95 Caven Point Road, Jersey City, New Jersey 07305 is voluntarily recalling certain People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites may run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.
The recalled “UFC Brand Sweet Sugar Palm Fruit” is packaged in a 12-ounce glass container coded 22821702. It was sold in New York State. According to the label, it is a product of Philippines.
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 recall. Consumers who have purchased “UFC Brand Sweet Sugar Palm Fruit” should return it to the place of purchase.
UNDECLARED SULFITES IN “UFC BRAND SWEET SUGAR PALM FRUIT”
Subject: UNDECLARED SULFITES IN "UFC BRAND SWEET SUGAR PALM FRUIT"
CONTACT: FOR RELEASE:
Jessica Chittenden Immediately, Thursday
518-457-3136 February 14, 2008
***CONSUMER ALERT***
UNDECLARED SULFITES IN “UFC BRAND SWEET SUGAR PALM FRUIT”
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that Walong Marketing Inc., located at 95 Caven Point Road, Jersey City, New Jersey 07305 is voluntarily recalling certain People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites may run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.
The recalled “UFC Brand Sweet Sugar Palm Fruit” is packaged in a 12-ounce glass container coded 22821702. It was sold in New York State. According to the label, it is a product of Philippines.
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 recall. Consumers who have purchased “UFC Brand Sweet Sugar Palm Fruit” should return it to the place of purchase.
CONTACT: FOR RELEASE:
Jessica Chittenden Immediately, Thursday
518-457-3136 February 14, 2008
***CONSUMER ALERT***
UNDECLARED SULFITES IN “UFC BRAND SWEET SUGAR PALM FRUIT”
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that Walong Marketing Inc., located at 95 Caven Point Road, Jersey City, New Jersey 07305 is voluntarily recalling certain People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites may run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.
The recalled “UFC Brand Sweet Sugar Palm Fruit” is packaged in a 12-ounce glass container coded 22821702. It was sold in New York State. According to the label, it is a product of Philippines.
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 recall. Consumers who have purchased “UFC Brand Sweet Sugar Palm Fruit” should return it to the place of purchase.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
WANG GLOBALNET ISSUES ALLERGY ALERT ON UNDECLARED EGGS, PEANUTS AND MILK ALLERGENS IN LOTTE MARGARET BRAND KOREAN CRACKER
Wang Globalnet
365 Ten Eyck Street
Brooklyn, NY 11206
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ricky You/ 718-821-5252 DATE: 2/15/08
WANG GLOBALNET ISSUES ALLERGY ALERT ON UNDECLARED EGGS, PEANUTS AND MILK ALLERGENS IN LOTTE MARGARET BRAND KOREAN CRACKER
Wang Globalnet of 365 Ten Eyck Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206, is recalling 19 gram packages of Lotte Margaret Brand Korean Cracker because they may contain undeclared eggs, peanuts and milk allergens. Consumers who are allergic to eggs, peanuts and milk may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
The product comes in a 19 gram cardboard box marked with item#: 00438 on the top and a code date of 08.08.06.B2 stamped on the side. The recalled packages of Lotte Margaret Brand Korean Cracker were distributed nationwide in retail stores.
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 the 19 gram packages of Lotte Margaret Brand Korean Cracker which did not declare eggs on the label. Furthermore, manufacturer’s formulation revealed that sliced peanuts and milk powder were used as ingredients in the 19 gram packages of Lotte Margaret Brand Korean Cracker which did not declare milk or peanuts on the label.
No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date.
Consumers who have purchased 19 gram packages of Lotte Margaret Brand Korean Cracker are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-821-5252.
365 Ten Eyck Street
Brooklyn, NY 11206
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ricky You/ 718-821-5252 DATE: 2/15/08
WANG GLOBALNET ISSUES ALLERGY ALERT ON UNDECLARED EGGS, PEANUTS AND MILK ALLERGENS IN LOTTE MARGARET BRAND KOREAN CRACKER
Wang Globalnet of 365 Ten Eyck Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206, is recalling 19 gram packages of Lotte Margaret Brand Korean Cracker because they may contain undeclared eggs, peanuts and milk allergens. Consumers who are allergic to eggs, peanuts and milk may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
The product comes in a 19 gram cardboard box marked with item#: 00438 on the top and a code date of 08.08.06.B2 stamped on the side. The recalled packages of Lotte Margaret Brand Korean Cracker were distributed nationwide in retail stores.
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 the 19 gram packages of Lotte Margaret Brand Korean Cracker which did not declare eggs on the label. Furthermore, manufacturer’s formulation revealed that sliced peanuts and milk powder were used as ingredients in the 19 gram packages of Lotte Margaret Brand Korean Cracker which did not declare milk or peanuts on the label.
No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date.
Consumers who have purchased 19 gram packages of Lotte Margaret Brand Korean Cracker are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-821-5252.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
SUMMIT IMPORT CORPORATION
February 12, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Summit Import Corporation
Tony Lee 201-839-2882
SUMMIT IMPORT CORPORATION
ISSUES AN ALERT ON UNEVISCERATED FISH
Summit Import Corp. 100 Summit Place, Jersey City, NJ 07305 is recalling all packages of Sum Cheong Lung brand Dried Fish discovered by New York State Dept. of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors during a routine inspection and subsequent analysis of the product by Food Laboratory personnel confirming that the fish had not been eviscerated prior to processing.
This product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores, which can cause Botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food-borne illness.
The sale of this type of fish is prohibited under New York State 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. Symptoms of botulism include blurred or double vision, general weakness, poor reflexes, difficulty swallowing and respiratory paralysis.
The recalled Sum Cheong Lung brand Dried Fish comes in an uncoded 12 oz. plastic bag and is a product of China. Dried Fish was sold in New York State.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. Consumers who have Sun Cheong Lung brand Dried Fish are advised not to eat it, but should return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 201-839-2882.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Summit Import Corporation
Tony Lee 201-839-2882
SUMMIT IMPORT CORPORATION
ISSUES AN ALERT ON UNEVISCERATED FISH
Summit Import Corp. 100 Summit Place, Jersey City, NJ 07305 is recalling all packages of Sum Cheong Lung brand Dried Fish discovered by New York State Dept. of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors during a routine inspection and subsequent analysis of the product by Food Laboratory personnel confirming that the fish had not been eviscerated prior to processing.
This product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores, which can cause Botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food-borne illness.
The sale of this type of fish is prohibited under New York State 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. Symptoms of botulism include blurred or double vision, general weakness, poor reflexes, difficulty swallowing and respiratory paralysis.
The recalled Sum Cheong Lung brand Dried Fish comes in an uncoded 12 oz. plastic bag and is a product of China. Dried Fish was sold in New York State.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. Consumers who have Sun Cheong Lung brand Dried Fish are advised not to eat it, but should return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 201-839-2882.
NEW BCN TRADING INC. ISSUES ALERT ON UNDECLARED SULFITES IN ASIAN BOY SWEET GINGER
NEW BCN TRADING INC.
701 Hadley Road
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Tel: 908-757-2500 Fax: 908-757-3975
February 11, 2008
For Immediate Release
New BCN Trading Inc.
Vanessa Duong
Tel: 908-757-2500
NEW BCN TRADING INC. ISSUES ALERT ON UNDECLARED SULFITES IN ASIAN BOY SWEET GINGER
New BCN Trading Inc. of South Plainfield, NH is recalling 7 oz. plastic tubs of Asian Boy Brand Dried ginger because the product 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. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this product.
The Asian Boy Brand Dried Ginger, a product of Vietnam, was distributed to retail stores in NJ, NY, FL, MD, VA, CT,MA, OH and PA in an uncoded 7 oz. plastic tub.
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 the 7 oz. plastic tubs of Dried Ginger which were not declared on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to illicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites. Analysis of the Asian Boy Brand Dried Ginger revealed that it contained 27.3 mg of sulfites per serving.
No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date in connection with this product. Consumers who have purchased 7 oz. plastic tubs of Asian Boy Brand Dried Ginger are urged to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 908-757-2500.
701 Hadley Road
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Tel: 908-757-2500 Fax: 908-757-3975
February 11, 2008
For Immediate Release
New BCN Trading Inc.
Vanessa Duong
Tel: 908-757-2500
NEW BCN TRADING INC. ISSUES ALERT ON UNDECLARED SULFITES IN ASIAN BOY SWEET GINGER
New BCN Trading Inc. of South Plainfield, NH is recalling 7 oz. plastic tubs of Asian Boy Brand Dried ginger because the product 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. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this product.
The Asian Boy Brand Dried Ginger, a product of Vietnam, was distributed to retail stores in NJ, NY, FL, MD, VA, CT,MA, OH and PA in an uncoded 7 oz. plastic tub.
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 the 7 oz. plastic tubs of Dried Ginger which were not declared on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to illicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites. Analysis of the Asian Boy Brand Dried Ginger revealed that it contained 27.3 mg of sulfites per serving.
No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date in connection with this product. Consumers who have purchased 7 oz. plastic tubs of Asian Boy Brand Dried Ginger are urged to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 908-757-2500.
Annie's Naturals Issues Voluntary Nationwide Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in 8 fl oz. All-Natural Shiitake & Sesame Vinaigrette
Recall -- Firm Press Release
FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.
Annie's Naturals Issues Voluntary Nationwide Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in 8 fl oz. All-Natural Shiitake & Sesame Vinaigrette
Contact:Aimee Sands707-254-3700 ext. 103
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Napa, CA -- February 11, 2008 -- Annie's Naturals is voluntarily recalling 686 cases of 8 fl oz. bottles of all-natural Shiitake & Sesame Vinaigrette. The product could be mislabeled and may contain soy sauce (contains soy and wheat) and sesame that were not declared on the ingredient statement. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious allergic reaction if they consume this product.
There have been no illnesses or injuries reported to date. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a physician immediately.
Affected product was shipped to grocery and natural food stores in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Washington, between December 20, 2007 and February 6, 2008.
Consumers can most easily identify impacted product by looking at the product labels – the front label says Shiitake & Sesame Vinaigrette, but the back label and ingredient statement say Low Fat Honey Mustard Vinaigrette. Only dressings with UPC # 0-92325-33319-2 with a Best By Date of 02/20/09/1/E and 02/20/09/2/E are affected.
Organic Shiitake & Sesame Vinaigrette, 16 oz. bottles of Shiitake & Sesame Vinaigrette, and other Annie's Naturals products are not affected by this recall.
The problem occurred during a product changeover when back labels for Honey Mustard Vinaigrette were commingled with back labels for all-natural Shiitake Sesame Vinaigrette. The Honey Mustard Vinaigrette products were unaffected.
Consumers who have purchased 8 fl oz all natural Shiitake & Sesame Vinaigrette are urged to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or may call Annie's Naturals Consumer Relations at 1.800.288.1089 to obtain a coupon for a free product.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Warning of Undeclared Allergens in Dietz and Watson Hot Dogs
NJLINCS Health Alert Network
Public Health Info
Distributed by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
Subject: USDA-FSIS Warning of Undeclared Allergens in Dietz and Watson Hot Dogs
Date: 2/11/2008; 09:48:29
Message#: 100741-2-11-2008-PHIN
Contact Info: Alan L. Talarsky, NJDHSS/CEHS/Food and Drug Safety ProgramPhone: 609-588-3123; Email: at2@njlincs.net
Attachments: Dietz_and_Watson_Hot_Dogs.pdf
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for approximately 8,784 pounds of hot dog products because the products may contain non-fat dry milk and soy, known allergens, which are not declared on the label. The products were produced at Dietz & Watson, Inc., a Philadelphia, Pa., establishment.This public health alert was initiated after a consumer complaint investigated by FSIS and Applegate Farms confirmed that the products were mislabeled. The products subject to this public health alert include:16-ounce packages of "Applegate Farms Certified Organic, the GREAT ORGANIC UNCURED HOT DOG." 16-ounce packages of "Applegate Farms Certified Organic STADIUM ORGANIC UNCURED BEEF HOT DOGS."Photos of these products are attached above.Each package also bears the establishment number "Est. 9574" inside the USDA mark of inspection and a use-by or freeze-by date of "JAN 15 08." The hot dog products were produced on Nov. 21, 2007, and were distributed to retail establishments nationwide. Based on product shelf life, these products would no longer have been sold in grocery stores after Jan. 15, 2008. However, these products could be in consumers' freezers and it is important that consumers look for them. FSIS has received one consumer complaint of an allergic reaction due to the consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction should contact a physician.Media with questions should contact Linda Boardman at Applegate Farms 1-800-587-5858, ext. 700. Consumers with questions should contact Gina Asoudegan at Applegate Farms 1-800-587-5858, ext. 800. No action is required of local health departments at this time for this recall. If any requests for assistance are received from the USDA, the Food and Drug Safety Program will contact you. For additional information regarding recalls, please click on the weblink below.
Public Health Info
Distributed by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
Subject: USDA-FSIS Warning of Undeclared Allergens in Dietz and Watson Hot Dogs
Date: 2/11/2008; 09:48:29
Message#: 100741-2-11-2008-PHIN
Contact Info: Alan L. Talarsky, NJDHSS/CEHS/Food and Drug Safety ProgramPhone: 609-588-3123; Email: at2@njlincs.net
Attachments: Dietz_and_Watson_Hot_Dogs.pdf
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for approximately 8,784 pounds of hot dog products because the products may contain non-fat dry milk and soy, known allergens, which are not declared on the label. The products were produced at Dietz & Watson, Inc., a Philadelphia, Pa., establishment.This public health alert was initiated after a consumer complaint investigated by FSIS and Applegate Farms confirmed that the products were mislabeled. The products subject to this public health alert include:16-ounce packages of "Applegate Farms Certified Organic, the GREAT ORGANIC UNCURED HOT DOG." 16-ounce packages of "Applegate Farms Certified Organic STADIUM ORGANIC UNCURED BEEF HOT DOGS."Photos of these products are attached above.Each package also bears the establishment number "Est. 9574" inside the USDA mark of inspection and a use-by or freeze-by date of "JAN 15 08." The hot dog products were produced on Nov. 21, 2007, and were distributed to retail establishments nationwide. Based on product shelf life, these products would no longer have been sold in grocery stores after Jan. 15, 2008. However, these products could be in consumers' freezers and it is important that consumers look for them. FSIS has received one consumer complaint of an allergic reaction due to the consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction should contact a physician.Media with questions should contact Linda Boardman at Applegate Farms 1-800-587-5858, ext. 700. Consumers with questions should contact Gina Asoudegan at Applegate Farms 1-800-587-5858, ext. 800. No action is required of local health departments at this time for this recall. If any requests for assistance are received from the USDA, the Food and Drug Safety Program will contact you. For additional information regarding recalls, please click on the weblink below.
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Beef Hot Dogs
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Beef Hot Dogs
Congressional and Public AffairsLaura Reiser (202) 720-9113WASHINGTON, Feb 8, 2008 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for approximately 8,784 pounds of hot dog products because the products may contain non-fat dry milk and soy, known allergens, which are not declared on the label. The products were produced at Dietz & Watson, Inc., a Philadelphia, Pa., establishment.This public health alert was initiated after a consumer complaint investigated by FSIS and Applegate Farms confirmed that the products were mislabeled. The products subject to this public health alert include: [View Labels] (PDF Only)
16-ounce packages of “Applegate Farms Certified Organic, the GREAT ORGANIC UNCURED HOT DOG.”
16-ounce packages of “Applegate Farms Certified Organic STADIUM ORGANIC UNCURED BEEF HOT DOGS.”Each package also bears the establishment number “Est. 9574” inside the USDA mark of inspection and a use-by or freeze-by date of “JAN 15 08.” The hot dog products were produced on Nov. 21, 2007, and were distributed to retail establishments nationwide.
Based on product shelf life, these products would no longer have been sold in grocery stores after Jan. 15, 2008. However, these products could be in consumers’ freezers and it is important that consumers look for them. FSIS has received one consumer complaint of an allergic reaction due to the consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction should contact a physician.Media with questions should contact Linda Boardman at Applegate Farms 1-800-587-5858, ext. 700. Consumers with questions should contact Gina Asoudegan at Applegate Farms 1-800-587-5858, ext. 800. Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask Karen,” the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day
Congressional and Public AffairsLaura Reiser (202) 720-9113WASHINGTON, Feb 8, 2008 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for approximately 8,784 pounds of hot dog products because the products may contain non-fat dry milk and soy, known allergens, which are not declared on the label. The products were produced at Dietz & Watson, Inc., a Philadelphia, Pa., establishment.This public health alert was initiated after a consumer complaint investigated by FSIS and Applegate Farms confirmed that the products were mislabeled. The products subject to this public health alert include: [View Labels] (PDF Only)
16-ounce packages of “Applegate Farms Certified Organic, the GREAT ORGANIC UNCURED HOT DOG.”
16-ounce packages of “Applegate Farms Certified Organic STADIUM ORGANIC UNCURED BEEF HOT DOGS.”Each package also bears the establishment number “Est. 9574” inside the USDA mark of inspection and a use-by or freeze-by date of “JAN 15 08.” The hot dog products were produced on Nov. 21, 2007, and were distributed to retail establishments nationwide.
Based on product shelf life, these products would no longer have been sold in grocery stores after Jan. 15, 2008. However, these products could be in consumers’ freezers and it is important that consumers look for them. FSIS has received one consumer complaint of an allergic reaction due to the consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction should contact a physician.Media with questions should contact Linda Boardman at Applegate Farms 1-800-587-5858, ext. 700. Consumers with questions should contact Gina Asoudegan at Applegate Farms 1-800-587-5858, ext. 800. Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask Karen,” the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day
New Era Canning Company Expands Nationwide Recall Risk of botulism from additional canned vegetable products
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 7, 2008
Media Inquiries: Michael Herndon, 301-827-6242Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA
New Era Canning Company Expands Nationwide Recall Risk of botulism from additional canned vegetable products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting consumers, food service operators, and food retailers that New Era Canning Company, New Era, Mich., is broadening its nationwide recall of canned vegetable products for a third time because of the potential for its foods to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum).
C. botulinum produces the toxin that causes botulism and can cause life-threatening illness or death. The affected New Era products are large institutional-sized cans, weighing between six and seven pounds, of various types of beans, blackeye peas, and asparagus.
To date, no illnesses have been reported to the FDA. However, consumers should not consume these products, even if they appear to be normal, because of the potential serious risk to health. Consumers who have the affected products, or who have used them in recipes, should immediately throw the cans and food away.
The potentially contaminated products are marketed under ten different brand names:
Classic Sysco
Code
Frosty Acres Restaurant’s Pride Preferred
GFS
Kitchen Essentials
Monarch Heritage
Necco
New Era
Nugget
Reliance Sysco
Processors other than New Era may be packing these brands. Only products packed by New Era are subject to the recall, so individuals must check the lot numbers on the bottom of the cans to determine if the product is affected by the recall. A complete list of specific brands, products, and lot codes subject to the New Era recalls can be found at http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/newera.html.
Symptoms of botulism poisoning in humans can begin from six hours to two weeks after eating food that contains the toxin. Symptoms may include double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, and muscle weakness that moves progressively down the body, affecting the shoulders first, then descending to the upper arms, lower arms, thighs, and calves. Botulism poisoning also can cause paralysis of the breathing muscles, which can result in death unless assistance with breathing (mechanical ventilation) is provided. Individuals who have these symptoms and who may have recently eaten the products under recall or other food products made with them should seek immediate medical attention.
Any food that may contain the affected products should be disposed of carefully. Even tiny amounts of the C. botulinum toxin can cause serious illness when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the eye or a break in the skin. Skin contact should be avoided as much as possible, and hands should be washed immediately after handling the food.
When disposing of these products, double-bag the cans in plastic bags. Make sure the bags are tightly closed, then place in a trash receptacle for non-recyclable trash outside of the home. Restaurants and institutions should ensure that such products are only placed in locked receptacles that are not accessible to the public. Additional instructions for safe disposal may be found at www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/botulism_g.htm . Anyone with questions may call the FDA at 1-888-SAFEFOOD.
This recall is the most recent to result from an ongoing investigation of New Era Canning’s processing plant by the FDA and the Michigan Department of Agriculture. The FDA initiated an inspection of New Era Canning, along with inspections of other low acid canned food manufacturers, following four cases of botulism in consumers who had consumed canned, hot dog chili sauce in the summer of 2007.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Undeclared Sulfites in “Sun Ripened Apricots”
CONTACT: FOR RELEASE:
Jessica Chittenden Immediately, Thursday
518-457-3136 February 7, 2008
***CONSUMER ALERT***
Undeclared Sulfites in “Sun Ripened Apricots”
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that International Food Source Inc., located at 52 Richboynton Road, Dover, NJ 07801, is recalling “Sun Ripened Apricots” 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 “Sun Ripened Apricots” are packaged in a 12-ounce plastic container, coded Best By: 09/09/08. The product was sold in Indiana, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas. It is a product of Turkey.
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 “Sun Ripened Apricots” should return it to the place of purchase.
Jessica Chittenden Immediately, Thursday
518-457-3136 February 7, 2008
***CONSUMER ALERT***
Undeclared Sulfites in “Sun Ripened Apricots”
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that International Food Source Inc., located at 52 Richboynton Road, Dover, NJ 07801, is recalling “Sun Ripened Apricots” 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 “Sun Ripened Apricots” are packaged in a 12-ounce plastic container, coded Best By: 09/09/08. The product was sold in Indiana, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas. It is a product of Turkey.
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 “Sun Ripened Apricots” should return it to the place of purchase.
Seneca 46 oz. Apple Juice - Can - Recall
Product Recall
Seneca 46 oz. (can) Apple Juice
Item code: 161101
Product code: Ink Jet on Bottom of Can Best By: 01/02/09 S307 CT390
Tray Code: Seneca 100% apple 360208023
Please check floor and backroom stock for the above referenced item.
All of this product is to be removed from the selling floor and not offered to the public for sale and or consumption. The product may have a faulty seal that will cause fermenting.
This product is to be destroyed by the store so that it can not be consumed. This product can not be sent to reclamation or sold as salvage. It must be destroyed.
Retailers must identify the number of units and or cases and advise their Customer Service Representative no later than Wednesday 2/13/08.
Once the sale of product has been verified stores will be credited for these cases and or units.
Seneca 46 oz. (can) Apple Juice
Item code: 161101
Product code: Ink Jet on Bottom of Can Best By: 01/02/09 S307 CT390
Tray Code: Seneca 100% apple 360208023
Please check floor and backroom stock for the above referenced item.
All of this product is to be removed from the selling floor and not offered to the public for sale and or consumption. The product may have a faulty seal that will cause fermenting.
This product is to be destroyed by the store so that it can not be consumed. This product can not be sent to reclamation or sold as salvage. It must be destroyed.
Retailers must identify the number of units and or cases and advise their Customer Service Representative no later than Wednesday 2/13/08.
Once the sale of product has been verified stores will be credited for these cases and or units.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) today warned consumers to check their cupboards for Olivier brand Parmesan & Asiago Dip with Garlic & Basil b
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Consumer Warning: Contaminated Dip
Contact:Jennifer Holton517-373-1104
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE --Lansing, MI -- February 5, 2008 --- The Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) today warned consumers to check their cupboards for Olivier brand Parmesan & Asiago Dip with Garlic & Basil because of the possibility of contamination with Clostridium botulinum. Olivier brand Parmesan & Asiago Dip with Garlic & Basil is manufactured by Olivier Olive Oil Products, Inc. of St. Helena, California, which has initiated a voluntary recall of the product.
Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Symptoms of botulism include: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention. There have been no reported illnesses.
The product was distributed to William-Sonoma retail stores nationwide and to Olivier Napa Valley retail stores located in Truckee and St. Helena, California. Olivier Parmesan & Asiago Dip with Garlic & Basil labeled with the following lot codes are affected by the recall: OPA 34171; OPA 23471; OAP 17271; OAP 17671; OAP 36061; OAP 36161; OPA 33961.
The recalled product is packaged in an 11.76 ounce jar. The lot code information is located on the side of the glass jar where there is no label. Photos of the product are available at www.cdph.ca.gov.
MDA, in cooperation with its federal food safety and industry partners, is conducting recall audits checks ensuring potentially contaminated product is removed from store shelves and disposed of appropriately.
Even tiny amounts of the Clostridium botulinum toxin can cause serious illness when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the eye or a break in the skin. Skin contact should be avoided as much as possible, and hands should be washed immediately after handling the food.
When disposing of these products, double-bag the product in plastic bags. Make sure the bags are tightly closed, then place in a trash receptacle for non-recyclable trash outside of the home. Retailers should ensure that such products are only placed in locked receptacles that are not accessible to the public.
Consumers who find Olivier Parmesan & Asiago Dip with Garlic & Basil with the affected lot numbers for sale are encouraged to call MDA’s toll-free food safety hotline at 800-292-3939.
DOMEGA INTERNATIONAL LTD., INC ISSUES ALERT ON UNDECLARED SULFITES IN KORICA BRAND DRIED PLUM.
DOMEGA INTERNATIONAL LTD INC
98 BAY 35TH STREET
BROOKLYN NY 11214
646-938-7345
February 4, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DOMEGA INERNATIONAL LTD., INC.
Contact person: Jing Hua Chen Tel: 646-938-7345
DOMEGA INTERNATIONAL LTD., INC ISSUES ALERT ON UNDECLARED SULFITES IN KORICA BRAND DRIED PLUM.
DOMEGA INTERNATIONAL LTD., INC., 98 Bay 35th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 is recalling KORICA BRAND DRIED PLUM, because it contains undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.
The recalled KORICA BRAND DRIED PLUM is sold in 6 oz. un-coded plastic jars and is a product of China. The product was sold in New York State.
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 KORICA BRAND DRIED PLUM which did not declare sulfites on the labels. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to illicit 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 KORICA BRAND DRIED PLUM should return them to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-646-938-7345.
98 BAY 35TH STREET
BROOKLYN NY 11214
646-938-7345
February 4, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DOMEGA INERNATIONAL LTD., INC.
Contact person: Jing Hua Chen Tel: 646-938-7345
DOMEGA INTERNATIONAL LTD., INC ISSUES ALERT ON UNDECLARED SULFITES IN KORICA BRAND DRIED PLUM.
DOMEGA INTERNATIONAL LTD., INC., 98 Bay 35th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 is recalling KORICA BRAND DRIED PLUM, because it contains undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.
The recalled KORICA BRAND DRIED PLUM is sold in 6 oz. un-coded plastic jars and is a product of China. The product was sold in New York State.
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 KORICA BRAND DRIED PLUM which did not declare sulfites on the labels. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to illicit 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 KORICA BRAND DRIED PLUM should return them to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-646-938-7345.
SUMMIT IMPORT CORPORATION ISSUES ALLERGY ALERT ON UNDECLARED SULFITES IN ORIENTAL MASCOT BRAND SWEETENED SLICED COCONUT
SUMMIT IMPORT CORPORATION
PHONE: 201-985-9800 FAX: 201-985-8055
100 SUMMIT PLACE, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305
E-MAIL: Info@summitimport.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 1, 2008
SUMMIT IMPORT CORPORATION
ISSUES ALLERGY ALERT ON UNDECLARED SULFITES IN ORIENTAL MASCOT BRAND SWEETENED SLICED COCONUT
Summit Import Corp. is recalling “Oriental Mascot Brand Sweetened Sliced Coconut” because it contains undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
The product comes in an uncoded 4 oz plastic container. The recalled “Oriental Mascot Brand Sweetened Sliced Coconut” was distributed in New York State. 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 of the product by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of undeclared sulfites in “Oriental Mascot Brand Sweetened Sliced Coconut” in packages 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. Analysis of the “Oriental Mascot Brand Sweetened Sliced Coconut” revealed they contained 70 mg per serving.
No illnesses involving this product have been reported to date. Consumers who have purchased “Oriental Mascot Brand Sweetened Sliced Coconut” are urged to return it to the place of purchase for full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 201-839-2882 Attention: Mr. Lee.
PHONE: 201-985-9800 FAX: 201-985-8055
100 SUMMIT PLACE, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305
E-MAIL: Info@summitimport.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 1, 2008
SUMMIT IMPORT CORPORATION
ISSUES ALLERGY ALERT ON UNDECLARED SULFITES IN ORIENTAL MASCOT BRAND SWEETENED SLICED COCONUT
Summit Import Corp. is recalling “Oriental Mascot Brand Sweetened Sliced Coconut” because it contains undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
The product comes in an uncoded 4 oz plastic container. The recalled “Oriental Mascot Brand Sweetened Sliced Coconut” was distributed in New York State. 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 of the product by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of undeclared sulfites in “Oriental Mascot Brand Sweetened Sliced Coconut” in packages 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. Analysis of the “Oriental Mascot Brand Sweetened Sliced Coconut” revealed they contained 70 mg per serving.
No illnesses involving this product have been reported to date. Consumers who have purchased “Oriental Mascot Brand Sweetened Sliced Coconut” are urged to return it to the place of purchase for full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 201-839-2882 Attention: Mr. Lee.
Friday, February 1, 2008
STRONG AMERICA LTD ISSUES ALLERGE ALERT ON
1/31/2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
STRONG AMERICA LTD.
Quan Yang, 718-628-6200
STRONG AMERICA LTD ISSUES ALLERGE ALERT ON
UNDECLARED EGGS IN SUNNYSIDE BRAND PEANUT COOKIES
STRONG AMERICA LTD, 2-39 54th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101, is recalling Sunnyside peanut cookies because they may contain 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 Sunnyside peanut cookies, 300g, product of Malaysia, are packaged in a plastic container with a code date of 28/10/2009. They were sold in New York State.
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 Sunnyside peanut cookies in packages which did not declare eggs as an ingredient on the label.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
Consumers who have purchased Sunnyside peanut cookies are urged to return them to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-628-6200.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
STRONG AMERICA LTD.
Quan Yang, 718-628-6200
STRONG AMERICA LTD ISSUES ALLERGE ALERT ON
UNDECLARED EGGS IN SUNNYSIDE BRAND PEANUT COOKIES
STRONG AMERICA LTD, 2-39 54th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101, is recalling Sunnyside peanut cookies because they may contain 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 Sunnyside peanut cookies, 300g, product of Malaysia, are packaged in a plastic container with a code date of 28/10/2009. They were sold in New York State.
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 Sunnyside peanut cookies in packages which did not declare eggs as an ingredient on the label.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
Consumers who have purchased Sunnyside peanut cookies are urged to return them to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-628-6200.
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