Setton Farms of California is recalling pistachios produced at their facility after September 1, 2008 (approximately one million pounds). Setton is a major supplier of pistachios to wholesalers and further manufacturers so the products containing these pistachios may not be obvious. Setton is working with FDA and California Department of PH to determine which pistachio-containing products are subject to the recall. The pistachios are contaminated with multiple strains of Salmonella and at this time we do not know if any illnesses are linked to consumption of products containing these pistachios. There has been no major outbreak linked to these products.
The company recall announcement for both bulk and retail-packed pistachios is available at: http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/setton03_09.html
The text of the announcement is inserted below.
FDA has given the following advice to consumers: "At this time, FDA recommends that consumers avoid eating any products containing pistachios. These products should not be thrown out until additional information is available regarding specific products that are subject to the recall."
The FDA announcement is available at: http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2009/NEW01982.html
The text of the FDA announcement is inserted below.
FDA has notified the media of this recall. A replay of the FDA call with the media is available at 866-419-2883.
Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc. Announces Nationwide Recall of Pistachios Because of Possible Health Risk
Contact:Fabia D’Arienzo540-668-7665
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Terra Bella, CA (March 30, 2009) – Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc. announced today that it is voluntarily recalling from nationwide distribution specific lots of bulk roasted shelled pistachios and 2,000 lbs., 1,700 lbs., 1,800 lbs. and 1,000 lbs. tote bags of roasted inshell pistachios sold to wholesale customers due to potential contamination with the Salmonella organism.
This voluntary recall affects certain bulk roasted inshell and roasted shelled pistachios shipped on or after September 1, 2008. The bulk product was distributed throughout the United States. The Company is voluntarily taking this precautionary measure after learning that a small amount of roasted shelled pistachios processed by Setton Pistachio and received by a commercial customer in late 2008 recently tested positive for Salmonella. This voluntary recall is not in any way related to the recent recalls associated with peanuts or peanut butter.
The Company is asking those firms who received bulk product and have further processed, repackaged, or distributed the affected products to recall those products and contact FDA.
In addition, the company is voluntarily recalling the following retail product: Setton Farms brand roasted salted shelled pistachios in 9 oz. film bags, UPC Code: 034325020252 with a "Best Before" date between 01/06/10 and 01/19/10. This product was distributed in the following states: SC, GA, FL, NC, VA, TN, KY. Consumers should not consume this product and should return what they may have to the place of purchase for a full refund. Setton has established a toll free number, (888) 228-3717, for consumers to call for further information.
Salmonella 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.
This is the first ever pistachio recall for Setton Pistachio, which has been selling pistachios for more than 13 years.Setton Pistachio is committed to quality products and consumer safety, and is taking aggressive action to prevent the need for any future recalls of its products.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
FDA Warns Against Consuming Peanuts and Peanut Products Sold by Westco Fruit and Nuts Inc.Westco/Westcott Products Linked to Recalled Peanuts from the
FDA Warns Against Consuming Peanuts and Peanut Products Sold by Westco Fruit and Nuts Inc.Westco/Westcott Products Linked to Recalled Peanuts from the Peanut Corporation of America
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to consume any peanuts or peanut-derived products sold by Irvington, New Jersey-based Westco Fruit and Nuts Inc. (Westco/Westcott) due to possible Salmonella contamination. Peanuts in such products may have been distributed by the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), which recalled the peanuts because of concern about Salmonella contamination.
On March 23, 2009, FDA formally requested Westco/Westcott to voluntarily recall all of its products containing peanuts from PCA because such products may be contaminated with Salmonella. Investigations by the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified products from PCA's Blakely, Ga., facility as a source of the current Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak and led to PCA's recall of the peanuts.Between Nov. 19 and Dec. 30, 2008, Westco/Westcott received three shipments of Oil Roasted Salted Redskin Jumbo Peanuts from PCA's Blakely, Ga., facility. Westco/Westcott sold these peanuts in various size/packaging configurations and also used them as an ingredient in a variety of mixed nut products and trail mix produced between Nov. 19, 2008, and mid-Feb. 2009.
The FDA urges consumers to check whether they have peanut-derived products made by or distributed by Westco/Westcott in their homes. For those consumers who do, they should dispose of the peanuts in a safe manner by placing them in a plastic bag with bleach, seal the bag properly and place in a trash bin; they should wash their hands after handling. 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. As of March 15, 2009, 691 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 46 states, and infection may have contributed to nine deaths.
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, e.g., infected aneurysms, endocarditis and arthritis.Individuals who experience any of the symptoms listed above after consuming Westco/Westcott peanut-derived products are advised to contact their health care provider. For more on the FDA's investigation into the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak and a complete list of all the products being recalled, visit http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/salmonellatyph.html.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to consume any peanuts or peanut-derived products sold by Irvington, New Jersey-based Westco Fruit and Nuts Inc. (Westco/Westcott) due to possible Salmonella contamination. Peanuts in such products may have been distributed by the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), which recalled the peanuts because of concern about Salmonella contamination.
On March 23, 2009, FDA formally requested Westco/Westcott to voluntarily recall all of its products containing peanuts from PCA because such products may be contaminated with Salmonella. Investigations by the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified products from PCA's Blakely, Ga., facility as a source of the current Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak and led to PCA's recall of the peanuts.Between Nov. 19 and Dec. 30, 2008, Westco/Westcott received three shipments of Oil Roasted Salted Redskin Jumbo Peanuts from PCA's Blakely, Ga., facility. Westco/Westcott sold these peanuts in various size/packaging configurations and also used them as an ingredient in a variety of mixed nut products and trail mix produced between Nov. 19, 2008, and mid-Feb. 2009.
The FDA urges consumers to check whether they have peanut-derived products made by or distributed by Westco/Westcott in their homes. For those consumers who do, they should dispose of the peanuts in a safe manner by placing them in a plastic bag with bleach, seal the bag properly and place in a trash bin; they should wash their hands after handling. 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. As of March 15, 2009, 691 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 46 states, and infection may have contributed to nine deaths.
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, e.g., infected aneurysms, endocarditis and arthritis.Individuals who experience any of the symptoms listed above after consuming Westco/Westcott peanut-derived products are advised to contact their health care provider. For more on the FDA's investigation into the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak and a complete list of all the products being recalled, visit http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/salmonellatyph.html.
Georgia Nut Company announced today a voluntary recall of certain bulk wholesale and retail products containing shelled pistachio nuts that have the p
Please review the following message from Alan Talarsky, Environmental Scientist 1, Food and Drug Safety Program, DHSS regarding the following Class 1 Recall issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.The Georgia Nut Company announced today a voluntary recall of certain bulk wholesale and retail products containing shelled pistachio nuts that have the potential to be contaminated with the Salmonella organism. The Company said it identified the potential as a result of a rigorous sampling and testing regimen it conducted with respect to shelled pistachios provided by a third-party supplier.Salmonella 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.The voluntary recall includes the following products:* Bulk Deluxe Mixed Nuts with shelled pistachios purchased at the Not Just Nuts store in Wauwatosa, WI from Dec. 5, 2008 through March 24, 2009: * Bulk or custom packaged Deluxe Mixed Nuts with shelled pistachios purchased at Georgia Nut retail stores in Skokie and Glenview, IL, Georgia Nut's Chocolate House location in Greenfield, WI, and through the Company's website from Dec 11, 2008 through March 23, 2009: * Bulk or custom packaged Dry Roasted Shelled Pistachios purchased at Georgia Nut retail stores in Skokie and Glenview, IL, Georgia Nut's Chocolate House location in Greenfield, WI, and through the Company's website from Dec 3, 2008 through March 23, 2009: * Mixed Nuts Deluxe Roasted and Salted Bulk with shelled pistachios purchased from clear plastic bulk bins in the produce department at Dominick's Finer Foods stores in the greater Chicagoland area from Dec. 10, 2008 through March 25, 2009. The Company said it had not received any reports of illness linked to these products, and the action is not in any way related to the recent recall of peanut and peanut butter products. The Company said it was taking the action as a precautionary measure.The Company said consumers should not consume the recalled product. Customers are urged to return any amount of product in their possession to the place of purchase for a replacement or refund.Georgia Nut Company has established a 24-hour consumer information line at (800) 914-4110 and www.gncinfo.com for more information.
Undeclared Milk in Berkeley Bakery Brand Ensaymada Ube
***CONSUMER ALERT***
Undeclared Milk in Berkeley Bakery Brand Ensaymada Ube
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that Bigol & Cortdera Inc., located at 405 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904, is voluntarily recalling packages of “Berkeley Bakery brand Ensaymada Ube” due to an undeclared milk ingredient. People who have allergies to milk may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
The recalled “Berkeley Bakery Ensaymada Ube” is wrapped in plastic, labeled with a net weight of 6 oz (170 g), and is not coded. The product was distributed throughout the five boroughs of New York City and New Jersey.
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 milk in the finished product, which was not declared on the label.
No illnesses have been reported to date to this Department in connection with the problem. Consumers who have purchased “Berkeley Bakery Ensaymada Ube” should return it to the place of purchase.
Undeclared Milk in Berkeley Bakery Brand Ensaymada Ube
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that Bigol & Cortdera Inc., located at 405 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904, is voluntarily recalling packages of “Berkeley Bakery brand Ensaymada Ube” due to an undeclared milk ingredient. People who have allergies to milk may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
The recalled “Berkeley Bakery Ensaymada Ube” is wrapped in plastic, labeled with a net weight of 6 oz (170 g), and is not coded. The product was distributed throughout the five boroughs of New York City and New Jersey.
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 milk in the finished product, which was not declared on the label.
No illnesses have been reported to date to this Department in connection with the problem. Consumers who have purchased “Berkeley Bakery Ensaymada Ube” should return it to the place of purchase.
avoid consuming any peanuts or peanut-derived products sold by Irvington, New Jersey-based Westco Fruit and Nuts Inc. (Westco/Westcott) due to possibl
Please review the following message from Alan Talarsky, Environmental Scientist 1, Food and Drug Safety Program, DHSS regarding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's warning to avoid consuming any peanuts or peanut-derived products sold by Irvington, New Jersey-based Westco Fruit and Nuts Inc. (Westco/Westcott) due to possible Salmonella contamination. Peanuts in such products may have been distributed by the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), which recalled the peanuts because of concern about Salmonella contamination. On March 23, 2009, FDA formally requested Westco/Westcott to voluntarily recall all of its products containing peanuts from PCA because such products may be contaminated with Salmonella. Investigations by the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified products from PCA's Blakely, Ga., facility as a source of the current Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak and led to PCA's recall of the peanuts. Between Nov. 19 and Dec. 30, 2008, Westco/Westcott received three shipments of Oil Roasted Salted Redskin Jumbo Peanuts from PCA's Blakely, Ga., facility. Westco/Westcott sold these peanuts in various size/packaging configurations and also used them as an ingredient in a variety of mixed nut products and trail mix produced between Nov. 19, 2008, and mid-Feb. 2009. The FDA urges consumers to check whether they have peanut-derived products made by or distributed by Westco/Westcott in their homes. For those consumers who do, they should dispose of the peanuts in a safe manner by placing them in a plastic bag with bleach, seal the bag properly and place in a trash bin: they should wash their hands after handling. 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. As of March 15, 2009, 691 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 46 states, and infection may have contributed to nine deaths. 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, e.g., infected aneurysms, endocarditis and arthritis.Individuals who experience any of the symptoms listed above after consuming Westco/Westcott peanut-derived products are advised to contact their health care provider. They also can report problems to the FDA district office http://www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/complain.html, to FDA's Emergency Operations Center (301-443-1240), or to FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) Adverse Events Reporting System (CAERS) at (301) 436-2405 or email at CAERS@cfsan.fda.gov.For more on the FDA's investigation into the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak and a complete list of all the products being recalled, visit http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/salmonellatyph.htmlNo action is required of local health departments at this time for this recall. However, inspectors should take appropriate enforcement action if these products are encountered during routine inspections.
Monday, March 16, 2009
CROWN FARMS brand "GULSHA" Frozen Fish (Bangladeshi Freshwater Fish) in 500 g packages with production code AUG 2008 because the product has the poten
Please review the following messages from Alan Talarsky, Environmental Scientist 1, Food and Drug Safety Program, DHSS regarding the 1. Asia Cash & Carry Inc. in Maspeth, New York, is recalling 17 cases of CROWN FARMS brand "GULSHA" Frozen Fish (Bangladeshi Freshwater Fish) in 500 g packages with production code AUG 2008 because the product has 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.CROWN FARMS brand "GULSHA" (Bangladeshi Freshwater Fish) Fish was distributed to retail stores in New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Michigan and Virginia.The GULSHA Frozen Fish was imported from Bangladesh, and distributed in cases containing vacuum-packed 500 gram packages with a production date of AUG 2008, expiration date JULY 2010, and UPC code 5 060065 430704. There are 16 - 500 gram packages per case.No illnesses have been reported to date.The recall is the result of sampling by the US Food and Drug Administration which revealed that the finished product contained the bacteria. The company had partially distributed the entry prior to FDA's findings.Consumers who have purchased CROWN FARMS brand "GULSHA" Frozen Fish with production date of AUG 2008 and expiration date JULY 2010 are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-718-894- 2505, Monday through Friday, 9 am - 4 pm EDT.**********************************************************************************2. Kim Seng Company, a Commerce City, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 17,674 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.The granulated chicken bouillon products are being recalled because the products do not meet poultry products inspection or poultry exemption requirements. The foreign inspection system of the country where the poultry ingredients originated has not been deemed equivalent to that of the U.S.The problem was discovered after FSIS identified a shipment of products containing poultry which were imported from an unapproved source. The granulated chicken bouillon products were distributed to retail establishments nationwide. FSIS has received no reports of illness as a result of consuming this product.The products subject to recall include:* 16-ounce cans of "CALFARM BRAND Granulated Chicken Bouillon"* 16-ounce cans of "MAYLOR BRAND Granulated Chicken Bouillon."* 2.2-pound cans of "MAYLOR BRAND Granulated Chicken Bouillon."* 5-pound bags of "MAYLOR BRAND Granulated Chicken Bouillon."* 2.2-pound bags of "MAYLOR BRAND Granulated Chicken Bouillon."Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact company Manager Gary Tsai at (323) 724-8551. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_010_2009_Release/index.asp#labelsNo action is required of local health departments at this time for any of these recalls. If any requests for assistance are received from either the FDA or USDA, the Food and Drug Safety Program will contact you.
Peregrina Cheese Corporation Recalls Queso Fresco Because of Possible Health Risk
Peregrina Cheese Corporation Recalls Queso Fresco Because of Possible Health Risk
Contact:Customer Service (718) 456-2391
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- March 13, 2009 -- Peregrina Cheese Corporation of Brooklyn, New York, is recalling one code of its 14 ounce packages of Queso Fresco Fresh Cheese Mexican style soft cheese because they have the potential to 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 systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The recall cheese was distributed to retail stores in New York City (Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and Manhattan) and Pennsylvania (Scranton and Hazelton).
The Queso Fresco Fresh Cheese comes in a 14 ounce foil wrapped package marked with code 4483, UPC 8 17424 00024 6, and bearing Plant # 36-8431. The cheese was produced on 2/18/09.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
This recall is the result of sampling and analysis by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which revealed that finished product contained the bacteria.
Peregrina Cheese is contacting the customers today and instructing them to remove the product from sale and segregate it. The firm’s driver will visit the retail stores and pick up the recalled product as soon as possible.
This recall action is being conducted with the knowledge of the FDA.
Consumers who purchased the above listed product code are urged not to consume it and to discard it immediately. Please direct questions regarding this recall to Peregrina Cheese Corporation at 1-718-456-2391, Monday - Friday from 9 am – 4:30 pm EDT.
Contact:Customer Service (718) 456-2391
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- March 13, 2009 -- Peregrina Cheese Corporation of Brooklyn, New York, is recalling one code of its 14 ounce packages of Queso Fresco Fresh Cheese Mexican style soft cheese because they have the potential to 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 systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The recall cheese was distributed to retail stores in New York City (Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and Manhattan) and Pennsylvania (Scranton and Hazelton).
The Queso Fresco Fresh Cheese comes in a 14 ounce foil wrapped package marked with code 4483, UPC 8 17424 00024 6, and bearing Plant # 36-8431. The cheese was produced on 2/18/09.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
This recall is the result of sampling and analysis by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which revealed that finished product contained the bacteria.
Peregrina Cheese is contacting the customers today and instructing them to remove the product from sale and segregate it. The firm’s driver will visit the retail stores and pick up the recalled product as soon as possible.
This recall action is being conducted with the knowledge of the FDA.
Consumers who purchased the above listed product code are urged not to consume it and to discard it immediately. Please direct questions regarding this recall to Peregrina Cheese Corporation at 1-718-456-2391, Monday - Friday from 9 am – 4:30 pm EDT.
Golden Chocolate Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Walnuts In Brighton Beach Candy
Golden Chocolate Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Walnuts In Brighton Beach Candy
Contact:Efim Nemirovsky (718) 330-1000
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- March 13, 2009 -- Golden Chocolate International, Inc. of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling its Brighton Beach Candy because it may contain undeclared walnuts. People who have an allergy to walnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
The Brighton Beach Candy was distributed to retail stores, delis and restaurants located in New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, and California from December 2008 to date. The product was also sold to one customer in Canada.
The candy is individually foil wrapped and was distributed in 10 pound boxes. The candy does not have any lot codes, UPC code, or expiration dates.
One illness complaint was received by the US Food and Drug Administration.
The recall was initiated after it was confirmed by FDA analysis that the Brighton Beach candy contained fragments of walnuts in the product, and the product labeling failed to declare walnuts. The firm has ceased production of this candy.
Consumers who have purchased Golden Chocolate Brighton Beach Candy are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-718-330-1000, Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm EDT.
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Contact:Efim Nemirovsky (718) 330-1000
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- March 13, 2009 -- Golden Chocolate International, Inc. of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling its Brighton Beach Candy because it may contain undeclared walnuts. People who have an allergy to walnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
The Brighton Beach Candy was distributed to retail stores, delis and restaurants located in New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, and California from December 2008 to date. The product was also sold to one customer in Canada.
The candy is individually foil wrapped and was distributed in 10 pound boxes. The candy does not have any lot codes, UPC code, or expiration dates.
One illness complaint was received by the US Food and Drug Administration.
The recall was initiated after it was confirmed by FDA analysis that the Brighton Beach candy contained fragments of walnuts in the product, and the product labeling failed to declare walnuts. The firm has ceased production of this candy.
Consumers who have purchased Golden Chocolate Brighton Beach Candy are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-718-330-1000, Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm EDT.
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Khong Guan Corporation, a Union City, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,858 pounds of chicken drink products that were ineligible fo
Khong Guan Corporation, a Union City, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,858 pounds of chicken drink products that were ineligible for import to the U.S., the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.FSIS is recalling these products because the chicken drink products do not meet poultry products inspection or poultry exemption requirements. Specifically, it could not be determined that the poultry ingredients used in the chicken drink products were prepared under inspection as required by federal regulations or under a foreign inspection system determined to be equivalent by FSIS. The poultry ingredient is determined to be ineligible when the source of the ingredients cannot be determined.The problem was discovered after FSIS identified a shipment of products containing poultry which were imported from an unapproved source. The chicken drink products were distributed to retail establishments nationwide. FSIS has received no reports of illness as a result of consuming this product.The products subject to recall include:* Packages containing six 2.3-fluid ounce-bottles of "BRAND'S Essence of Chicken Drink"* Packages containing six 2.3-fluid ounce-bottles of "BRAND'S Essence of Chicken Drink, with Cordyceps Extract"* Packages containing six 2.3-fluid ounce-bottles of "BRAND'S Essence of Chicken Drink, with 4 Herbs"* Packages containing six 2.3-fluid ounce-bottles of "BRAND'S Essence of Chicken Drink, with Lingzhi"* Packages containing six 2.3-fluid ounce-bottles of "BRAND'S Essence of Chicken Drink, with Ginseng"Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact company Marketing Manager, Deborah Heng, at (510) 487-7800 ext. 105.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. No action is required of local health departments at this time for this recall. If any requests for assistance are received from USDA-FSIS, the Food and Drug Safety Program will contact you.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Mrs. Smith’s Soda Shoppe Lemon Meringue Experience Product Quality Issue
Specific Date Codes of Mrs. Smith’s Soda Shoppe Lemon Meringue Experience Product Quality Issue
There is a product quality issue on specific date codes of Mrs. Smith’s Soda Shoppe Lemon Meringue Pie. The specific product affected is:
Mrs. Smith’s Soda Shoppe Lemon Meringue Pie carrying date codes beginning with “6Z” only
UPC 27700-04006
We are sending out a market withdrawal request to all retailers that carry this product, and have all product on hold at DCs. This is a texture performance issue only and not a food safety issue. Product testing indicates that product is not freezing correctly, thus delivering a watery, tapioca-like filling that is unacceptable to consumers.
Please instruct your stores that carry this product to have any Mrs. Smith’s Soda Shoppe Lemon Meringue Pie carrying date codes that begin with 6Z to be processed as Unsaleable Product and sent to reclaim by close of business on April 3rd, 2009.
Be aware: new Guidelines become effective on April 6th, and any claims received at Schwan’s Consumer Brands on or after this date will be subject to the new Guidelines.
To assist you in determining if your customer has affected product, we’ve attached a tracking list of shipments of these specific date codes. We've also attached a jpg indicating where the date code can be located on the packaging, and a jpg of the package front itself.
Again, this is not a food safety issue, only a product quality issue. We apologize to you and your customers for the inconvenience, and we are taking steps to further address the issue. Thank you for your help in this matter.
Steps Being Taken to Correct the Issue:
Product Development and co-packer will correct the product, create new ingredient statement and nutritions, & develop new packaging;
There is a product quality issue on specific date codes of Mrs. Smith’s Soda Shoppe Lemon Meringue Pie. The specific product affected is:
Mrs. Smith’s Soda Shoppe Lemon Meringue Pie carrying date codes beginning with “6Z” only
UPC 27700-04006
We are sending out a market withdrawal request to all retailers that carry this product, and have all product on hold at DCs. This is a texture performance issue only and not a food safety issue. Product testing indicates that product is not freezing correctly, thus delivering a watery, tapioca-like filling that is unacceptable to consumers.
Please instruct your stores that carry this product to have any Mrs. Smith’s Soda Shoppe Lemon Meringue Pie carrying date codes that begin with 6Z to be processed as Unsaleable Product and sent to reclaim by close of business on April 3rd, 2009.
Be aware: new Guidelines become effective on April 6th, and any claims received at Schwan’s Consumer Brands on or after this date will be subject to the new Guidelines.
To assist you in determining if your customer has affected product, we’ve attached a tracking list of shipments of these specific date codes. We've also attached a jpg indicating where the date code can be located on the packaging, and a jpg of the package front itself.
Again, this is not a food safety issue, only a product quality issue. We apologize to you and your customers for the inconvenience, and we are taking steps to further address the issue. Thank you for your help in this matter.
Steps Being Taken to Correct the Issue:
Product Development and co-packer will correct the product, create new ingredient statement and nutritions, & develop new packaging;
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Lucy's Enterprises, Inc., a Kent, Wash., establishment, is recalling approximately 13,776 pounds of frozen, ground chicken products that may contain f
Lucy's Enterprises, Inc., a Kent, Wash., establishment, is recalling approximately 13,776 pounds of frozen, ground chicken products that may contain foreign materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.The following products are subject to recall:* 16-ounce packages of "Trader Joe's, Chile Lime Chicken Burgers," with the date code "3158" embossed on the side of the box. Each package contains four chicken burgers.A photo of this product is attached above for your reference.Each label bears "P-8276" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were produced on Nov. 10, 2008, and were distributed to Trader Joe's supermarkets nationwide.The problem was discovered after the company received consumer complaints about finding pieces of plastic and bone material in the product. FSIS has not received any consumer complaints or reports of injury at this time. Anyone concerned about an injury from consumption of the products should contact a physician.Media with questions about the product should contact the Customer Relations Department at Lucy Enterprises at (253) 872-0783. Customers with questions about the product should call Trader Joe's at (626) 599-3817.No action is required of local health departments at this time for either of these recalls. If any requests for assistance are received from the USDA, the Food and Drug Safety Program will contact you. For additional information regarding these recalls, please click on the weblink below.
Weis Markets, Inc, a Sunbury, Penn., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,852 pounds of stuffed chicken breast products because they may contai
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:1. Weis Markets, Inc, a Sunbury, Penn., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,852 pounds of stuffed chicken breast products because they may contain an undeclared allergen, wheat, the U. S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. Wheat is a known allergen, which is not declared on the label.The following products are subject to recall:* 1-pound packages of Weis Quality Premium Meats, "Simply Delicious Chicken Cordon-Bleu."Each label bears "P-8821" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The chicken cordon bleu products were produced on various dates between Jan. 8 and Feb. 26, and were shipped to retail stores in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.The problem was discovered by a routine product inspection conducted by the production establishment. FSIS has received no reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction should contact a physician.Media with questions about the recall should contact company Director of Public Relations Dennis Curtin (570) 286-3636 and consumers with questions should contact company Customer Service Representative Beth Reed at (570) 988-3778.
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