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Mystical One LLC,
21-106 Guy R. Brewer Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11433
FOR IMMEDIA TE RELEASE Milton Reid (877) 772-4202
February 27, 2009
MYSTICAL ONE RECALLS "PEANUT PUNCH" DUE TO POSSlBLE HEALTH RISK
Mystical One LLC of Jamaica, NY is recalling its 16 ounce packages of Peanut Punch drink because they may be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune system. Although healthy persons may suffer only short term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriage and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The recalled Peanut Punch was distributed to West Indian restaurants in New York City. The product comes in 16 ounce plastic bottles with expiration date of March 03, 2009.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The contamination was discovered after sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspector and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of listeria monocytogenes in some 16 ounce bottle of Peanut Punch. Production has been suspended.
Consumers who have purchased 16 ounce bottle of Peanut Punch are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the cornnanv at (877) 772-4202. Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact Mike Grasso at (571) 239-4511.FSIS works with other federal agencies to ensure the safety of imported meat, poultry and processed egg products. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issues import permits based on animal health considerations, specific to a country or region. Customs and Border Protection provides oversight of all products entering the United States
Friday, February 27, 2009
Wei-Chuan USA, Inc., a Bell Gardens, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 89,531 pounds of granulated chicken bouillon products that were
Please review the following message from Alan Talarsky, Environmental Scientist 1, Food and Drug Safety Program, DHSS regarding the following Class 1 Recalls issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets:1. Wei-Chuan USA, Inc., a Bell Gardens, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 89,531 pounds of granulated chicken bouillon products that were ineligible for import to the U.S., the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.FSIS is recalling these products because the chicken bouillon does not meet poultry products inspection or poultry exemption requirements. Specifically, it could not be determined that the poultry ingredients used in the bouillon products were prepared under inspection as required by federal regulations or under a foreign inspection system determined to be equivalent. The poultry ingredient is determined to be ineligible when the source of the ingredients cannot be determined.The problem was discovered after Customs and Border Protection notified FSIS of the ineligible imported products which originated from an unapproved source. The granulated chicken bouillon products were distributed to retail establishments in California, Illinois, New Jersey, Texas and Washington. FSIS has received no reports of illness as a result of consuming this product.The products subject to recall include: * 1-pound cans of "WEI-CHUAN Granulated Chicken Bouillon."* 2.2-pound cans of "WEI-CHUAN Granulated Chicken Bouillon."* 5-pound plastic pouches of "WEI-CHUAN Granulated Chicken Bouillon."Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact Mike Grasso at (571) 239-4511.FSIS works with other federal agencies to ensure the safety of imported meat, poultry and processed egg products. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issues import permits based on animal health considerations, specific to a country or region. Customs and Border Protection provides oversight of all products entering the United States.
GOYA FOODS, INC. ANNOUNCES VOLUNTARY RECALL OF DRIED YELLOW POTATO (PAPA SECA AMARILLA)
GOYA FOODS, INC. ANNOUNCES VOLUNTARY RECALL OF DRIED YELLOW POTATO (PAPA SECA AMARILLA)
Goya Foods, Inc. of Secaucus, NJ, is recalling its 12 ounce packages of Dried Yellow Potato (Papa Seca Amarilla) because they contain undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
The product is packaged in 12 ounce plastic bags, all production lot codes are affected and the product has been distributed nationwide. It is a product of Peru.
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 sulfites in Goya brand Dried Yellow Potato (Papa Seca Amarilla) 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 in connection with this problem.
Consumers who have purchased Goya brand Dried Yellow Potato (Papa Seca Amarilla) are urged to contact Goya Foods, Inc. for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-275-4692.
Goya Foods, Inc. of Secaucus, NJ, is recalling its 12 ounce packages of Dried Yellow Potato (Papa Seca Amarilla) because they contain undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
The product is packaged in 12 ounce plastic bags, all production lot codes are affected and the product has been distributed nationwide. It is a product of Peru.
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 sulfites in Goya brand Dried Yellow Potato (Papa Seca Amarilla) 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 in connection with this problem.
Consumers who have purchased Goya brand Dried Yellow Potato (Papa Seca Amarilla) are urged to contact Goya Foods, Inc. for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-275-4692.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Products from PCA Plainview
UPDATE ON PCA RECALL
February 26, 2009
Products from PCA Plainview, Texas produced on or after January 1, 2007:
FDA has notified the industry that all products produced at the PCA Plainview, Texas facility since January 1, 2007 are subject to a Class I recall. Since the PCA company is bankrupt and no longer has any contact with its customers, FDA is taking this action on behalf of the company.
This action by FDA supports the recall order issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). DSHS will be contacting all first level consignees who received product from PCA Plainview to notify them of the recall of product produced since January 1, 2007.
FDA will conduct 100% effectiveness checks of the consignees notified by Texas DSHS to be certain all first level consignees that received PCA Plainview product since January 1, 2007 are aware of the recall.
These consignees should then notify subsequent recipients of the products, and this notification should extend to the retail level. FDA will be doing effectiveness checks at the retail level. Retailers are encouraged to check the FDA Web site frequently for updated information on products being recalled and/or withdrawn. The list is available at: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/index.cfm
Products from PCA Plainview produced between March 2005 and January 1, 2007:
Texas DSHS has also ordered a recall of PCA Plainview products produced back to March, 2005. However, the records of consignees prior to January 2007 are not available at this time. Should these records be located, Texas DSHS will notify these consignees of the recall. FDA considers the products produced at PCA Plainview between March 2005 and January 1, 2007 to be subject to withdrawal. If manufacturers or retailers know they have products containing ingredients from PCA Plainview dating back to March 2005 they are strongly advised to withdraw the products from sale. (Note that Texas DSHS said it is unlikely that any product produced prior to January 1, 2007 is still in the marketplace.)
Replacement products at retail:
FDA is aware of the challenges retailers are having with proving that replacement products do not contain recalled ingredients. During effectiveness checks, it is advised that retailers have documentation (such as lot codes, sell-by dates or sourcing peanuts from another supplier) to show that product for sale is not subject to the recall.
Disposition of recalled products:
FDA requested that PCA customers contact FDA recall coordinators regarding the proper disposition of recalled products. A link to the Recall Coordinators is available on the FDA Web site at: http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/salmonellatyph.html
FMI has requested that FDA post disposition guidance on the Web site so that this information is available to everyone.
Products from PCA Plainview subsequently heat processed:
According to FDA, companies that are roasting peanuts should have a validated process. Blanching does not destroy Salmonella. The roasting process should be a kill step, but because there are many variables in the roasting process, the process should be validated to ensure it is effective at destroying Salmonella. Roasting facilities should submit their roasting process to the FDA District Office to confirm their validated process.
February 26, 2009
Products from PCA Plainview, Texas produced on or after January 1, 2007:
FDA has notified the industry that all products produced at the PCA Plainview, Texas facility since January 1, 2007 are subject to a Class I recall. Since the PCA company is bankrupt and no longer has any contact with its customers, FDA is taking this action on behalf of the company.
This action by FDA supports the recall order issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). DSHS will be contacting all first level consignees who received product from PCA Plainview to notify them of the recall of product produced since January 1, 2007.
FDA will conduct 100% effectiveness checks of the consignees notified by Texas DSHS to be certain all first level consignees that received PCA Plainview product since January 1, 2007 are aware of the recall.
These consignees should then notify subsequent recipients of the products, and this notification should extend to the retail level. FDA will be doing effectiveness checks at the retail level. Retailers are encouraged to check the FDA Web site frequently for updated information on products being recalled and/or withdrawn. The list is available at: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/index.cfm
Products from PCA Plainview produced between March 2005 and January 1, 2007:
Texas DSHS has also ordered a recall of PCA Plainview products produced back to March, 2005. However, the records of consignees prior to January 2007 are not available at this time. Should these records be located, Texas DSHS will notify these consignees of the recall. FDA considers the products produced at PCA Plainview between March 2005 and January 1, 2007 to be subject to withdrawal. If manufacturers or retailers know they have products containing ingredients from PCA Plainview dating back to March 2005 they are strongly advised to withdraw the products from sale. (Note that Texas DSHS said it is unlikely that any product produced prior to January 1, 2007 is still in the marketplace.)
Replacement products at retail:
FDA is aware of the challenges retailers are having with proving that replacement products do not contain recalled ingredients. During effectiveness checks, it is advised that retailers have documentation (such as lot codes, sell-by dates or sourcing peanuts from another supplier) to show that product for sale is not subject to the recall.
Disposition of recalled products:
FDA requested that PCA customers contact FDA recall coordinators regarding the proper disposition of recalled products. A link to the Recall Coordinators is available on the FDA Web site at: http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/salmonellatyph.html
FMI has requested that FDA post disposition guidance on the Web site so that this information is available to everyone.
Products from PCA Plainview subsequently heat processed:
According to FDA, companies that are roasting peanuts should have a validated process. Blanching does not destroy Salmonella. The roasting process should be a kill step, but because there are many variables in the roasting process, the process should be validated to ensure it is effective at destroying Salmonella. Roasting facilities should submit their roasting process to the FDA District Office to confirm their validated process.
SAN LINK INC. ISSUES AN ALERT ON UNEVISCERATED VACUUM PACKAGED DRIED CHECHON.
SAN LINK INC. ISSUES AN ALERT ON UNEVISCERATED VACUUM PACKAGED DRIED CHECHON.
San Link Inc at 1763 Bath Avenue Brooklyn NY 11214 is recalling vacuum-packaged Dried Chechon because the product was found to be uneviscerated.
The recalled vacuum packaged Dried Chechon was distributed in New York State in random weight plastic bags (0.66lb average), coded - 21.12.2008. The vacuum packaged Dried Chechon is a product of Russia.
The vacuum packaged Dried Chechon was sampled by a New York State Department of Agriculture and Market Food Inspector during a routine inspection. Subsequent analysis of the product by New York State Food Laboratory personnel confirmed the vacuum packaged Dried Chechon was not properly eviscerated prior to processing.
The sale of uneviscerated fish is prohibited under New York State Agriculture and Market regulations because Clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish. Uneviscerated fish have been linked to outbreaks of botulism poisoning.
This product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores, which can cause Botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food-borne illness. Symptoms of botulism include blurred or doubled vision, general weakness, poor reflexes, difficulty in swallowing and respiratory paralysis.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. Consumers that have purchased vacuum packaged Dried Chechon are advised not to eat it and should return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact San Link Inc at 718-256-3136
San Link Inc at 1763 Bath Avenue Brooklyn NY 11214 is recalling vacuum-packaged Dried Chechon because the product was found to be uneviscerated.
The recalled vacuum packaged Dried Chechon was distributed in New York State in random weight plastic bags (0.66lb average), coded - 21.12.2008. The vacuum packaged Dried Chechon is a product of Russia.
The vacuum packaged Dried Chechon was sampled by a New York State Department of Agriculture and Market Food Inspector during a routine inspection. Subsequent analysis of the product by New York State Food Laboratory personnel confirmed the vacuum packaged Dried Chechon was not properly eviscerated prior to processing.
The sale of uneviscerated fish is prohibited under New York State Agriculture and Market regulations because Clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish. Uneviscerated fish have been linked to outbreaks of botulism poisoning.
This product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores, which can cause Botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food-borne illness. Symptoms of botulism include blurred or doubled vision, general weakness, poor reflexes, difficulty in swallowing and respiratory paralysis.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. Consumers that have purchased vacuum packaged Dried Chechon are advised not to eat it and should return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact San Link Inc at 718-256-3136
S&M (USA) ENTERPRISE CORP. ISSUES AN ALERT ON UNEVISCERATED WHITE HERRING
S&M (USA) ENTERPRISE CORP. ISSUES AN ALERT ON UNEVISCERATED WHITE HERRING
S&M (USA) Enterprise Corp at 4703 2nd Ave Brooklyn NY 11232 (Mailing address: 136 Bowery, #417 New York, NY 10013) is recalling White Herring because the product was found to be uneviscerated.
The recalled White Herring was distributed in New York State in uncoded, 16 oz. clear plastic bags. The White Herring is a product of China.
The White Herring was sampled by a New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspector during a routine inspection. Subsequent analysis of the product by New York State Food Laboratory personnel confirmed that the White Herring was not properly eviscerated prior to processing.
The sale of uneviscerated 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 have been linked to outbreaks of botulism poisoning.
This product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores, which can cause Botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food–borne illness. Symptoms of botulism include blurred or double vision, general weakness, poor reflexes, difficulty in swallowing and respiratory paralysis.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. Consumers that have purchased White Herring are advised not to eat it and should return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact S&M Enterprise Corp. at 718-492-4288.
S&M (USA) Enterprise Corp at 4703 2nd Ave Brooklyn NY 11232 (Mailing address: 136 Bowery, #417 New York, NY 10013) is recalling White Herring because the product was found to be uneviscerated.
The recalled White Herring was distributed in New York State in uncoded, 16 oz. clear plastic bags. The White Herring is a product of China.
The White Herring was sampled by a New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspector during a routine inspection. Subsequent analysis of the product by New York State Food Laboratory personnel confirmed that the White Herring was not properly eviscerated prior to processing.
The sale of uneviscerated 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 have been linked to outbreaks of botulism poisoning.
This product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores, which can cause Botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food–borne illness. Symptoms of botulism include blurred or double vision, general weakness, poor reflexes, difficulty in swallowing and respiratory paralysis.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. Consumers that have purchased White Herring are advised not to eat it and should return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact S&M Enterprise Corp. at 718-492-4288.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Possible Botulism Contamination in “Steamed Mackerel
CONTACT: FOR RELEASE:
Jessica Chittenden Immediately, Wednesday
518-457-3136 February 25, 2009
***CONSUMER ALERT***
Possible Botulism Contamination in “Steamed Mackerel”
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today warned consumers not to eat “Steamed Mackerel” distributed by the Gusto Food Inc., located at 51-09 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, New York 11378, because the product was uneviscerated.
The “Steamed Mackerel” was sold in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, Ohio and Michigan in uncoded, half pound, plastic bags. The label indicates “Steamed Mackerel” is a product of Thailand.
Uneviscerated fish is prohibited under New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets’ regulations because Clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish. Uneviscerated fish have been linked to outbreaks of Botulism poisoning.
Because the fish is uneviscerated, the product may be come contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores, which can cause Botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food-borne illness. Symptoms of Botulism include blurred or double vision, general weakness, poor reflexes, difficulty swallowing and respiratory paralysis.
The “Steamed Mackerel” was sampled by a New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets food inspector during a routine inspection. Subsequent analysis by New York State Food Laboratory personnel confirmed the product to be uneviscerated.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the product. Consumers who have this product are advised not to eat it.
Jessica Chittenden Immediately, Wednesday
518-457-3136 February 25, 2009
***CONSUMER ALERT***
Possible Botulism Contamination in “Steamed Mackerel”
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today warned consumers not to eat “Steamed Mackerel” distributed by the Gusto Food Inc., located at 51-09 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, New York 11378, because the product was uneviscerated.
The “Steamed Mackerel” was sold in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, Ohio and Michigan in uncoded, half pound, plastic bags. The label indicates “Steamed Mackerel” is a product of Thailand.
Uneviscerated fish is prohibited under New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets’ regulations because Clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish. Uneviscerated fish have been linked to outbreaks of Botulism poisoning.
Because the fish is uneviscerated, the product may be come contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores, which can cause Botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food-borne illness. Symptoms of Botulism include blurred or double vision, general weakness, poor reflexes, difficulty swallowing and respiratory paralysis.
The “Steamed Mackerel” was sampled by a New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets food inspector during a routine inspection. Subsequent analysis by New York State Food Laboratory personnel confirmed the product to be uneviscerated.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the product. Consumers who have this product are advised not to eat it.
Recalls week of 2/22/09
Please review this message from Alan Talarsky, Environmental Scientist 1, Food and Drug Safety Program, DHSS regarding the following U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Class 1 recalls:1. Arrowhead Mills, Inc. announced that it is taking the precautionary measure of recalling Arrowhead Mills® Organic Stone Ground Whole Wheat Flour (2 lbs.) with a lot code of 06OCT09 because of the possibility of the presence of an undeclared dairy allergen in a limited number of bags within this lot. The lot code is located on the right side of the upper front panel of the individual bag of flour. No other lot codes of this product or any other Arrowhead Mills products are affected in any way and there have been no reported illnesses. Consumers who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk protein run the potential risk of a health problem or illness if they consume this product. The recalled product was distributed to natural food stores nationwide. Arrowhead Mills is working with distributors to actively recover any affected product remaining on store shelves.Arrowhead Mills® Organic Stone Ground Whole Wheat Flour (2 lbs.)Unit UPC code # 74333-47242 Lot code: 06OCT09 Consumers who have purchased any products covered by this recall are urged to return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions or concerns about the recall may call the company at 1-800-749-0730, Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm Mountain Time.**********************************************************************************2. Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is issuing a precautionary recall of the 5-ounce variety of Genova solid light tuna in olive oil.Due to a production error, the product is mislabeled and contains albacore tuna in soybean oil with vegetable broth that contains soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soybean run the risk of serious allergic reaction if they consume these products. There have been no reported illnesses, and Tri-Union Seafoods is issuing the precautionary recall to protect public health.Tri-Union Seafoods' trace-back measures determined distribution of the product at retail was limited to 900 cases - the vast majority of which were distributed to the Northeast (two cases were distributed to Publix stores in the Southeast). The 5-ounce variety of Genova solid light tuna in olive oil was distributed in January and February. Consumers who purchased the 5-ounce variety of Genova solid light tuna in olive oil with the UPC code 4800013265, "Best By Date 10/17/12" and product code DEHAH 1A225 or DEHBH 1A225 are asked to return it to the store where they purchased it for a full refund. The UPC code (also known as bar code) is found on the side of the can and the best by date and product code are ink jet printed on the bottom of the can."We have notified all of our customers who have received the mislabeled product and asked them to remove it from their shelves," said Shue Wing Chan, president, Tri-Union Seafoods. "This precautionary recall is the right and prudent action in the interest of protecting public health. Further, we are taking corrective steps to our production process to ensure this error does not repeat itself."Consumers looking for additional information, please call 1-877-843-6376. *********************************************************************************3. J&J Snack Foods Sales Corp, Pennsauken, NJ announces that due to the expansion of Peanut Corporation of America's Salmonella recall, they are initiating a voluntary nation-wide recall of expired raw, frozen, peanut butter cookie dough distributed to Food Service and Fundraiser customers because of possible health risks.Salmonella is an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea vomiting and abdominal pain. For more information, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Product manufactured with the expired date codes shown below should not be used. No illnesses have been reported to-date as a direct result of this problem. All of our other products with unexpired date codes are not affected by this recall. The expiration date codes are located on the side panels of the boxes and are not marked with the words "Expiration Date" or "Use By Date".J & J Snack Foods Sales CorpExpired Products Manufactured With PCA Peanut Products Code #BrandDescriptionExpiration Date 04246 READI-BAKE ® 1.25 oz. Peanut Butter Cookieany ending in "08 & 1/3/09 212928Block & Barrel ® 1.0 oz. Peanut Butter Cookie any ending in "08 62514 Annabella 1.5 oz. Peanut Butter Cookie any ending in "08 & 1/3/09 563 ZAP1.0 oz. Peanut Butter Cookie any ending in "08 62501 Lisa's Favorites 1.0 oz. Peanut Butter Cookie any ending in "08 62603 Red Apple 1.33 oz. Peanut Butter Cookie any ending in "08 76106 QSP 1.0 oz. Peanut Butter Cookie any ending in "08 76119 Innisbrook 1.0 oz. Peanut Butter Cookie any ending in "08 74054 Camden Creek ® 1.0 oz. Peanut Butter Cookie any ending in "08 61058 Camden Creek ® 1.0 oz. Peanut Butter Cookie any ending in "08 74014 Camden Creek ® 1.03 oz. Peanut Butter Cookie any ending in "08 If you have any of the listed products on hand, please contact Cathy Innes at 856-532-6782 Monday through Friday 9:00 am and 4:30 pm ET for further instructions. If you have redistributed the products identified, please notify your customers regarding this situation.**********************************************************************************4. In response to the ongoing investigations of Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) and its Texas facility, Wells' Dairy, Inc., is expanding its recall and response to include a recall of select Blue Bunny, Great Value, Hy-Vee, Sysco, Fastco, Shurfresh, and Country Rich ice cream products because they may contain peanuts that have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. For more information on Salmonella, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Website at http://www.cdc.gov.The expanded product recall includes SELECT PRODUCTS WITH "BEST USED BY" DATES PRIOR TO 2/4/2010 (ALL LOT NUMBERS). Expanded product listing includes:Blue Bunny Hot Fudge Sundae original packaged ice cream square paperboard package 1.75 quarts. UPC 70640 05056 Blue Bunny Caramel Lovers Champ Cone 2 Dozen UPC 70640 40075 Blue Bunny Vanilla Champ Cone 2 Dozen UPC 70640 40072Blue Bunny Big Dipper Vanilla Cone 2 Dozen UPC 70640 40110Blue Bunny Champ Variety Pack 2 Dozen Vanilla UPC 70640 40072Hot Fudge UPC 70640 40073Caramel Lovers UPC 70640 40075Blue Bunny Vanilla Nutty Sundae Cone 2 Dozen UPC 70640 63007Blue Bunny Classic Vanilla Sundae Cone 8-Pack UPC 70640 63023Blue Bunny Caramel Lovers Champ Cone 6-Pack UPC 70640 40080Blue Bunny Vanilla Champ Cone 6-Pack UPC 70640 40074Blue Bunny Champ Cone Variety Pack 6-Pack UPC 70640 40076Blue Bunny Sweet Freedom Vanilla Sundae Cone 6-Pack UPC 70640 63021Blue Bunny Light Cone Variety Pack 6-Pack UPC 70640 30112Sysco Cool N' Classy Sundae Cone 2 Dozen UPC 74865 46248Great Value Nutty Caramel Cone 6-Pack UPC 05388 18855Great Value Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Sundae Cone 8-Pack UPC 78742 14223Fastco Vanilla Sundae Cone 6-Pack UPC 21333 99237 Hy-Vee Sundae Cone 6-Pack UPC 75450 06150Hy-Vee Variety Pack Cone 6-Pack UPC 75450 06151Shurfresh Sundae Cone 6-Pack UPC 11161 45053Country Rich Vanilla Cone 6-Pack UPC 70640 30086The products were sold at retail and foodservice outlets nationwide.PCA is no longer a supplier of any product for Wells' Dairy. Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. Anyone requiring more information should contact Wells' Dairy consumer affairs at 1-800-331-0830. No action is required for the first two recalls. For the latter two recalls, local health department officials should consider these products as adulterated and take the appropriate enforcement action if encountered in food establishments during the course of routine inspections. If you have any questions, please contact either Peter DeTroia or Alan Talarsky of the Food and Drug Safety Program at 609-588-3123. Thank you for your consideration.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Northern Star Co. today initiated a voluntary product recall of certain retail cut-and-bagged potato products.
To Our Valued Customers:
Northern Star Co. today initiated a voluntary product recall of certain retail cut-and-bagged potato products. The recall is being initiated due to laboratory testing that showed a package of Simply Potatoes Southwest Style Hash Browns to contain Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. There have been no illnesses associated with consumption of these products.
The affected products include the following items, with “use by” dates on the package of March 29, 2009 to April 3, 2009:
Brand
Product
UPC Code
Simply Potatoes
Shredded Hash Browns – 20 oz. bag
20169-22233
Simply Potatoes
Southwest Style Hash Browns – 20 oz. bag
20169-22236
Simply Potatoes
Homestyle Slices – 20 oz. bag
20169-22237
Simply Potatoes
Red Potato Wedges – 20 oz. bag
20169-22238
Diners Choice
Shredded Hash Browns – 2 lb. bag
20169-22223
Farm Fresh
Shredded Hash Browns – 16 oz. bag
20169-22533
Northern Star Co. potato products are considered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a “not ready to eat” product, meaning that consumers must cook them properly to ensure they are safe to eat. Proper cooking of these products to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit for two minutes kills Listeria bacteria. However, consumers may return the product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund or replacement.
Please check your current warehouse inventory and place all affected product on hold. Also, please contact your stores that have received product and have any affected product returned to your warehouse. You may destroy the product or Northern Star will arrange to have the affected product picked up at your warehouse. If you choose to destroy the product, it must be destroyed in a manner that would not allow future human consumption. In addition, please document the disposal by completing the attached form, or, provide your own form with the corresponding information that is on our form. Please return the form to Northern Star Customer Service at fax – 800-387-5412. Any consumers returning the product should be given a full refund.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you and appreciate your understanding and support. Michael Foods values our customers and wants to assure you that food safety is our number one priority.
Please contact your broker or sales representative with any questions or concerns. Consumer inquiries can be directed to Northern Star Co.’s consumer hotline at 1-800-228-8105.
Sincerely,
Jeff Thomas Mark Anderson
Vice President, Retail Sales President, Retail
Northern Star Co. today initiated a voluntary product recall of certain retail cut-and-bagged potato products. The recall is being initiated due to laboratory testing that showed a package of Simply Potatoes Southwest Style Hash Browns to contain Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. There have been no illnesses associated with consumption of these products.
The affected products include the following items, with “use by” dates on the package of March 29, 2009 to April 3, 2009:
Brand
Product
UPC Code
Simply Potatoes
Shredded Hash Browns – 20 oz. bag
20169-22233
Simply Potatoes
Southwest Style Hash Browns – 20 oz. bag
20169-22236
Simply Potatoes
Homestyle Slices – 20 oz. bag
20169-22237
Simply Potatoes
Red Potato Wedges – 20 oz. bag
20169-22238
Diners Choice
Shredded Hash Browns – 2 lb. bag
20169-22223
Farm Fresh
Shredded Hash Browns – 16 oz. bag
20169-22533
Northern Star Co. potato products are considered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a “not ready to eat” product, meaning that consumers must cook them properly to ensure they are safe to eat. Proper cooking of these products to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit for two minutes kills Listeria bacteria. However, consumers may return the product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund or replacement.
Please check your current warehouse inventory and place all affected product on hold. Also, please contact your stores that have received product and have any affected product returned to your warehouse. You may destroy the product or Northern Star will arrange to have the affected product picked up at your warehouse. If you choose to destroy the product, it must be destroyed in a manner that would not allow future human consumption. In addition, please document the disposal by completing the attached form, or, provide your own form with the corresponding information that is on our form. Please return the form to Northern Star Customer Service at fax – 800-387-5412. Any consumers returning the product should be given a full refund.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you and appreciate your understanding and support. Michael Foods values our customers and wants to assure you that food safety is our number one priority.
Please contact your broker or sales representative with any questions or concerns. Consumer inquiries can be directed to Northern Star Co.’s consumer hotline at 1-800-228-8105.
Sincerely,
Jeff Thomas Mark Anderson
Vice President, Retail Sales President, Retail
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Windsor Quality Food Co.'s Whitey Brand Chili Products because of possible contamination with foreign materials
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 Windsor Quality Food Co.'s Whitey Brand Chili Products because of possible contamination with foreign materials.Windsor Quality Food Co., Ltd., doing business as Windsor Foods, a Tulsa, Okla., establishment, is recalling approximately 676,560 pounds of frozen chili beef products that may contain foreign materials from an ingredient source, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced. The following products are subject to recall: * 5-pound bags of frozen "Whitey'sT Chili with Beans, PREMIUM, No MSG." Each bag bears a product number of "48359" as well as code dates of "4918311," "4918318," "4918322," "4918325," "4918329," "4918336," "4918339," "4918346," "4918347," "4918353," "4918357," "4919006," "4919008," or "4919013" located on the back of the bag. Each bag bears the establishment number "Est. 7163" inside the USDA mark of inspection. * 20-pound cases of frozen "Whitey'sT Chili with Beans, PREMIUM, No MSG." Each case bears a product number of "48359" as well as code dates of "4918311," "4918318," "4918322," "4918325," "4918329," "4918336," "4918339," "4918346," "4918347," "4918353," "4918357," "4919006," "4919008," or "4919013" located on the side of the case. Each case bears the establishment number "Est. 7163" inside the USDA mark of inspection. A sample photo of these products is attached above for your reference.The products were produced on Nov. 6, 2008, through Jan. 13, 2009, and were distributed to food service and limited retail establishments nationwide. The problem was discovered after the company received 16 reports of consumer complaints about finding small pebbles or stones in the product and 4 reports of injury. 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 and consumers with questions about the products should contact company Senior Vice President Lynn Hall at (512) 249-3416. No action is required of local health departments at this time for this recall. If any requests for assistance are received from USDA, the Food and Drug Safety Program will contact you. For additional information regarding warnings and recalls, please click on the weblink below.
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