Lion Pavilion, Ltd., a Brooklyn, NY establishment, is recalling approximately 16,213 pounds of seasoning products, which contain cattle by-products

WASHINGTON, April 29, 2009 - Lion Pavilion, Ltd., a Brooklyn, NY establishment, is recalling approximately 16,213 pounds of seasoning products, which contain cattle by-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 firm is recalling these products because China is not eligible to export beef products to the United States. The products subject to recall include: [View Labels]
14-ounce packages of "Lion Pavilion HOT-POT SEASONING CONTAINING BOVINE CATTLE FAT." The beef products were imported from China and sent to retail establishments nationwide. The problem was discovered after FSIS personnel identified the products in the marketplace. FSIS has received no reports of illness as a result of consuming this product. Consumer and media questions regarding the product or the recall should be directed to Lion Pavilion's manager, Jeannette Chen, at 718-384-6951.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.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.

Class 1 Recall of McCormick & Company's Lawry's Fajitas Spices & Seasonings packages due to unlabeled milk ingredients

Please review the following message from Alan Talarsky, Environmental Scientist 1, Food and Drug Safety Program, DHSS regarding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Class 1 Recall of McCormick & Company's Lawry's Fajitas Spices & Seasonings packages due to unlabeled milk ingredients.McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) has announced a voluntary recall of Lawry's® Fajitas Spices & Seasonings packages with UPC Code 2150022500 and a "best if used by" date of OCT0110PX62, sold under the Lawry's brand. Lawry's Fajitas Spices & Seasonings packages with this date code contain undeclared milk ingredients. People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. The Lawry's Fajita Spices & Seasonings packages were distributed to grocery stores nationally beginning on October 17, 2008. The product is available in 1.27 oz. pouches, and the date code is found printed in black on the back, bottom center of the pouch. The "best if used by" date of OCT0110PX62 is the only date code affected by the recall.The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product was mispackaged and as a result the ingredient statement on the package did not list milk as an ingredient. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date. No other Lawry's products are involved in this recall.All grocery outlets that sell Lawry's Fajitas Spices & Seasonings packages have been notified to remove the affected product (UPC Code 2150022500 and a "best if used by" date of OCT0110PX62) from their shelves immediately. Consumers do not need to return the product to the store where it was purchased. Instead, consumers are urged to contact Lawry's Consumer Affairs team at 1-800-9-LAWRYS (1-800-952-9797), weekdays from 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM, or weekends from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time) for a replacement or full refund, as well as instructions on what to do with the product. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration. The company is also issuing an alert through the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network.No action is required of local health departments at this time for any of these recalls. If any requests for assistance are received from the FDA, the Food and Drug Safety Program will contact you.

Michigan Firm Recalls Frozen Meat and PoultryPasta Products Produced without Inspection

Michigan Firm Recalls Frozen Meat and PoultryPasta Products Produced without Inspection

Recall Release
CLASS II RECALL
FSIS-RC-017-2009
HEALTH RISK: LOWCongressional and Public Affairs(202) 720-9113Peggy Riek WASHINGTON, April 26, 2009 – Mucci’s Food Products, Inc., a Canton, Mich., establishment, is recalling an undetermined amount of frozen meat and poultry pasta products which are adulterated and misbranded because they were prepared without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels, PDF Only]
10-pound boxes of “MAMA MUCCI’S PASTA, ITALIAN SAUSAGE & BROCCOLINI RAVIOLI (EGG PASTA)”
10-pound boxes of “MAMA MUCCI’S PASTA, TUSCAN CHICKEN RAVIOLI (JUMBO EGG PASTA)”
10-pound boxes of “MAMA MUCCI’S PASTA, VEAL & PORCINI BACI (MAMA’S KISSES) (EGG PASTA)”
10-pound boxes of “MAMA MUCCI’S PASTA, ITALIAN SAUSAGE BACI (MAMA’S KISSES) (EGG PASTA)”
10-pound boxes of “MAMA MUCCI’S PASTA, BEEF JUMBO RAVIOLI (EGG PASTA)”
10-pound boxes of “MAMA MUCCI’S PASTA, BEEF MEDIUM RAVIOLI (EGG PASTA)”
10-pound boxes of “MAMA MUCCI’S PASTA, VEAL RAVIOLI, PRE-COOKED (EGG PASTA)”
10-pound boxes of “MAMA MUCCI’S PASTA, PAPA JOE’S (PRE-COOKED) RAVIOLI”
3-ounce/6.75-pound boxes of “MAMA MUCCI’S PASTA, ROASTED CHICKEN CANNELLONI, MADE WITH BREAST MEAT”
10-pound boxes of “MAMA MUCCI’S PASTA, PROSCIUTTO & GRANA PADANA PARMESAN BACI (MAMA’S KISSES)”
10-pound boxes of “MAMA MUCCI’S PASTA, MILESTONES SAUSAGE RAVIOLI”
The frozen meat and poultry pasta products were produced from May 1, 2008, through April 24, 2009. Each product bears the establishment number “19177” or “P-19177” inside the USDA mark of inspection as well as the Julian Dates of “1218” to “1149” located at the bottom of the box. The frozen meat and poultry pasta products were distributed to restaurants in Southeast Michigan, and to brokers and distributors in California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio.FSIS was notified of this problem by the USDA’s Office of the Inspector General. FSIS has received no reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a physician. Media and consumers with questions should contact company Vice President Frank Mucci at (734) 453-4555. 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.

FDA has informed us that they will be advising consumers not to eat raw alfalfa sprouts

FDA has informed us that they will be advising consumers not to eat raw alfalfa sprouts. The warning is expected to be issued tonight or Sunday.
FDA has linked a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Saint Paul to alfalfa sprouts. This outbreak began in March and is on-going. Currently 31 cases in Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Utah and West Virginia are linked to this outbreak. This is the same strain of salmonella that caused an outbreak from sprouts in Nebraska in February.
It appears that the salmonella is originating from a single, major seed supplier. The seeds have been distributed to primary sprouters and other distributors in at least 20 states, resulting in the nationwide alert. Also, these seeds have a long "life" and may still be in distribution channels.

The sprouting industry is advised to follow the FDA guidance for producing safe sprouts. This guidance includes both rinsing the seeds in an antimicrobial solution prior to sprouting and testing the sprouting water for the presence of pathogens. As part of this investigation FDA will be reviewing how closely sprouters are complying with the FDA guidance to assess whether changes in the guidance are needed. Information to date suggests a number of sprouters have not been following the recommended control measures.

FDA recommends that retailers/restaurants obtain sprouts only from reputable suppliers who are adhering to the guidance. However, since consumers will be advised not to eat raw alfalfa sprouts, it is unclear how retailers will be able to distinguish those spouts that were produced following the guidance and should therefore be safe to sell. We have asked FDA for further clarification on this.

FDA has asked that we share with them suggestions for narrowing the scope of this advisory including how to identify sprouts that were produced according to the FDA guidance. We will have another conference call with FDA on Monday so please let me know if you have any thoughts on how we might better manage this situation.

Walgreens is recalling Deerfield Farms Mediterranean Fruit and Nut blend sold in stores from March 5, 2009 to April 21, 2009

Please review the following message from Peter DeTroia, Environmental Scientist 1, NJDHSS, Food and Drug Safety Program regarding the following Recalls issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration:1. April 21, 2009 - Walgreens is recalling Deerfield Farms Mediterranean Fruit and Nut blend sold in stores from March 5, 2009 to April 21, 2009. The product manufacturer notified Walgreens that some of the Mediterranean fruit and nut blend may contain pistachios from Setton Pistachios of Terra Bella. Setton is the focus of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigation into potential salmonella contamination of pistachios. Though Walgreens is not aware of any reported cases of illness related to these products, it has issued this voluntary recall as a precautionary measure.Walgreens has already instructed its stores to stop selling the following product: DEERFIELD FARMS MEDITERRANEAN FRUIT AND NUT BLEND 10OZ 049022454442. April 22, 2009 Quincy, MA -- Following notification from its manufacturer, The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company today removed from stores Simply Enjoy Pina Colada White Chocolate Gourmet Cookies. The product contains pecans, an undeclared allergen.The products has UPC# 6 8826705538 and comes in a 7 oz. package.Stop & Shop has not received any reports of illness or injuries associates with the consumption of this product.Customers who have purchased the product should discard any unused portions or bring their purchase receipt to any Stop & Shop supermarket for a full refund. Customers looking for additional information are encouraged to call Stop & Shop's corporate brands consumer line at 1-877-846-9949, Monday through Friday from 9am - 4pm. No action is being requested of local health departments at this time. If any action is requested, the Food and Drug Safety Program will contact you.Thank you.

The Swiss Colony Inc. Recalls Certain Products Containing In-Shell Pistachios

The Swiss Colony Inc. Recalls Certain Products Containing In-Shell Pistachios
Recall Reason: The following recall has been announced because the products may be contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems.

Situation: The Swiss Colony Inc. is recalling certain products containing in-shell pistachios. No known illnesses have been reported, according to the company. The recalled products were distributed from August 2008 to March 31, 2009.

Distribution: They were sold nationwide.
Contact Information: Retailers can call 800-991-4442 or visit http://www.swisscolony.com.

Recalled Products:
1 pound sack o' pistachios, red and natural, in-shell, salted pistachios in cloth or burlap bag; lot numbers: 6933, 6995, 7325; item/order numbers: 8, AB008, AG008, AC008, AR008, BR008.
1.5 pound sack o' pistachios, red and natural, in-shell, salted pistachios in cloth or burlap bag; lot number: 6995; item/order numbers: 741, AG741, AR741.
2 pound sack o' pistachios, red and natural, in-shell, salted pistachios in cloth or burlap bag; lot numbers: 6934, 6995, 7325; item/order numbers: 9, AB009, AG009, AC009, AR009, BR009.
1.5 ounce bag of red and natural, in-shell, salted pistachios. This recalled product came with an assortment of candies, cheeses, sausages and nuts in an octagon-shaped box. Lot numbers on the pistachio bag: 6942, 6949; item/order numbers: 1928, AB719, AC719, AJ719.
1.5 ounce bag of red and natural, in-shell, salted pistachios. This recalled product came within Santa's 78 Favorites or 78 Piece CMP, a 78 piece assortment of cheeses, coffee, sausages, cookies, nuts, candies and more. Lot numbers on the pistachio bag: 6942, 6949; item/order numbers: 688, AB688, AC688, AG688, AR688.


Pistachio Product Recalls: SalmonellaThe FDA has created a dedicated page to the recent investigation of Salmonella contamination in pistachio products sold by Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella Inc, Calif. Here you will find the latest updates, list of all recalled products and resources for consumers and the industry.

Nassau Candy Conducts Nationwide Recall Of Various Pistachio Products

Nassau Candy Conducts Nationwide Recall Of Various Pistachio Products
Recall Reason:The following recall has been announced because the products may be contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems.

Situation:
Nassau Candy of Hicksville, NY is voluntarily recalling various Pistachio products. This recall action is being taken due to the expanded recall activities for the 2008 crop of In-Shell Pistachios distributed by Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc. in Terra Bella, California.
Distribution:
Nationwide - through retail stores and wholesale customers. Contact Information: Retailers can call 800-748-8305.

Recalled Products:
Pistachio Product Recalls: SalmonellaThe FDA has created a dedicated page to the recent investigation of Salmonella contamination in pistachio products sold by Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella Inc, Calif. Here you will find the latest updates, list of all recalled products and resources for consumers and the industry.
FDA Pistachio Product Recalls Webpage

Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella Inc., Terra Bella, Calif., is voluntarily expanding its recall of roasted pistachios to include all lots of roasted in

The FDA and the California Department of Public Health continue to investigate Salmonella contamination in pistachios and pistachio products. Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella Inc., Terra Bella, Calif., is voluntarily expanding its recall of roasted pistachios to include all lots of roasted in-shell pistachios and roasted shelled pistachios that were produced from nuts harvested in 2008. The firm is also recalling those raw shelled pistachios from the 2008 crop that are not subsequently roasted prior to retail sale. The pistachios may be contaminated with Salmonella. Initially, the firm's recall was limited to certain lots of roasted pistachios. Information from the joint FDA and California Department of Public Health inspection indicates the presence of Salmonella in critical areas of the facility and the potential for cross-contamination between raw and roasted products. After this information was shared with Setton, the firm decided to expand its recall.Visit http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/pistachiorecall/index.cfm to search for pistachio product recalls for more information.The FDA has now determined that three environmental samples and one finished product sample obtained during the inspection of Setton Pistachio Inc. were positive for Salmonella. The same Salmonella type (Salmonella Montevideo) with the same genetic fingerprint was found in all four samples. FDA has provided PulseNet, the CDC database of bacterial DNA fingerprints, with the DNA fingerprints of the Salmonella strains found in association with the company's products. Some of the DNA fingerprints of the Salmonella strains from the pistachio products match the DNA fingerprints of Salmonella strains from recently ill persons already in the PulseNet database. This particular strain of Salmonella also has been isolated from a stool sample in a child who developed gastroenteritis and who is reported to have consumed pistachios that were sourced from Setton Pistachio. In addition, this specific Salmonella fingerprint matches a number of other clinical isolates in the PulseNet data base. However, it is important to recognize that when a patient's isolate has a relatively common DNA fingerprint pattern (such as this one) that matches that of a food isolate, it does not necessarily follow that the patient's illness was related to that food. CDC is investigating whether the other cases infected with this strain of Salmonella have had exposure to pistachios from Setton Pistachio.Because the pistachios were used as ingredients in a variety of foods, this expanded recall will affect many products and is expected to result in other recalls. The FDA has created a searchable database of recalled products at http://www.fda.gov/pistachios/ and will continue to update the public as its investigation progresses. Consumers should not eat pistachios or food products containing them (such as pistachio bakery goods and pistachio ice cream) until they can determine that the products do not contain pistachios recalled by Setton. It is encouraged to view this webpage frequently as the list of recalled products continues to expand.The FDA is advising wholesalers, retailers, and operators of restaurants and food service establishments not to sell or serve any pistachios or pistachio-containing products until the source of the pistachios can be determined. Firms should check with their suppliers to determine whether the source of the pistachios is Setton. If the source is Setton and the products are subject to this recall, then the pistachios and pistachio products should not be sold. The FDA is helping the pistachio industry address the public health risks associated with Salmonella and to understand appropriate control procedures to prevent contamination. As part of this effort, on April 3, 2009, the FDA issued a letter to pistachio processors in the United States reminding them of their legal responsibility to ensure that the products they are providing are safe for consumption. The FDA intends to examine current pistachio industry practices and issue guidance to the industry that provides additional information on measures to be taken to prevent Salmonella contamination.CAL-PURE co-op of California pistachio growers and the Western Pistachio Association have established a Web site that lists firms that have informed the web site sponsors that their products do not contain pistachios from Setton. Information on this Web site has not been verified by the FDA, and the Agency is not responsible for its contents: www.pistachiorecall.org.Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. There is no action required of local health departments at this time. However, during the course of routine inspections, if pistachio products originating from Setton Pistachio, Inc. are found, appropriate enforcement actions should be taken to prevent the further sale and distribution of these products.

Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc. announced that it is expanding its voluntarily recall of pistachios to include all roasted shelled pistachios an

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.Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc. announced that it is expanding its voluntarily recall of pistachios to include all roasted shelled pistachios and roasted in-shell pistachios from its 2008 crop due to potential contamination with the Salmonella organism. The Company is also recalling raw shelled pistachios from the 2008 crop that are not subsequently roasted prior to retail sale. The brands packaged for retail sale subject to recall can be found in the table below. The voluntary recall was expanded as a precaution. Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella's raw in-shell pistachio shipments are NOT affected by this recall expansion. To date, there have been no confirmed cases of salmonellosis associated with the Company's products. 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.On March 30, 2009, the Company announced a voluntary recall of specific lots of bulk roasted shelled pistachios, certain tote bags of roasted in-shell pistachios, and Setton Farms brand roasted salted shelled pistachios in 9 oz. film bags. The Company is sending recall notices to its commercial customers who received recalled bulk products with instructions for returning or destroying the recalled products and for notifying their customers of the recall. Firms that have further mixed, used as ingredients, repackaged, or distributed the recalled bulk products are being advised to recall those products and contact their local FDA recall coordinator. For retail products, consumers should return them to the place of purchase or destroy them. The recall is being undertaken with the knowledge of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Setton Pistachio has established a toll free number, (888) 228-3717, for consumers to call for further information, Monday through Friday 8 am to ¬5 pm EDT.The following bulk items were distributed to the following states: WA, MA, AL, OH, CA, NY, MI, IL, NJ, TN, GA, IN, AZ, OR, TX, MO, VA, AR, CO, NE, KY, MN, FL, NC, MD, NV, NM, VT and Canada, Korea, Hong Kong, Germany, Australia, Switzerland, UK, France, Cyprus, Greece, Lebanon, Norway, Ukraine and Ecuador.Product Weight PackPISTACHIOS ROASTED & SALTED ASIAN SOY 25 lbs. BULKPISTACHIOS ROASTED & SALTED CHILI LEMON 25 lbs. BULKPISTACHIOS ROASTED & SALTED GARLIC ONION 25 lbs. BULKPISTACHIOS ROASTED & SALTED HICKORY 25 lbs. BULKPISTACHIOS ROASTED & SALTED JALAPENO 25 lbs. BULKPISTACHIOS JUMBO/MAMMOTH ROASTED & SALTED (PASSOVER) 25 lbs. BULKPISTACHIOS NATURALLY ROASTED & SALTED 16/18 US EXTRA #1 25 lbs. BULKPISTACHIOS ROASTED & SALTED 18/20 FANCY 25 lbs. BULKPISTACHIOS NATURALLY ROASTED & SALTED 18/20 US EXTRA #1 25 lbs. BULKPISTACHIOS NATURALLY ROASTED & SALTED 21/25 US EXTRA #1 25 lbs. BULKPISTACHIOS NATURALLY ROASTED & SALTED 30/32 US #1 25 lbs. BULKPISTACHIOS NATURALLY ROASTED & SALTED ARTIFICALLY OPEN 21/25 25 lbs. BULKPISTACHIOS NATURALLY ROASTED & UNSALTED 16/18 US EXTRA #1 25 lbs. BULKPISTACHIOS NATURALLY ROASTED & UNSALTED 18/20 US EXTRA #1 25 lbs. BULKPISTACHIOS NATURALLY ROASTED & UNSALTED 21/25 US EXTRA #1 25 lbs. BULKPISTACHIOS RED ROASTED & SALTED 21/25 US EXTRA #1 25 lbs. BULKPISTACHIOS SUPER COL.ROASTED & SALTED (PASSOVER) 25 lbs. BULKPISTACHIOS SUPER COL.ROASTED & UNSALTED (PASSOVER) 25 lbs. BULKPISTACHIOS WHOLE KERNELS ROASTED & SALTED 25 lbs. BULKPISTACHIOS WHOLE KERNELS ROASTED & UNSALTED 25 lbs. BULKPISTACHIOS SPLIT KERNELS ROASTED & SALTED 25 lbs. BULKPISTACHIOS SPLIT KERNELS ROASTED & UNSALTED 25 lbs. BULKPISTACHIOS DICED PIECES ROASTED & SALTED 25 lbs. BULKPISTACHIOS SHELLED CAL KERNELS 80% WHOLE 25 lbs. BULKPISTACHIOS RAW SPLIT KERNELS 25 lbs. BULKPISTACHIOS ROASTED & SALTED 21/25 US EXTRA #1 2000 lbs. INDUSTRIALPISTACHIOS NATURALLY ROASTED & SALTED 21/25 US EXTRA #1 1700 lbs. INDUSTRIALPISTACHIOS ROASTED & SALTED 26/30 US EXTRA #1 1800 lbs. INDUSTRIALPISTACHIOS NATURALLY ROASTED & SALTED 26/30 US #1 1700 lbs. INDUSTRIALPISTACHIOS ROASTED & SALTED ARTIFICALLY OPEN 21/25 2000 lbs. INDUSTRIALPISTACHIOS ROASTED & SALTED 18/20 US EXTRA #1 1000 lbs. INDUSTRIALPISTACHIOS ROASTED & SALTED 21/25 US EXTRA #1 1800 lbs. INDUSTRIALPISTACHIOS ROASTED & SALTED 21/25 US EXTRA #1 1000 lbs. INDUSTRIALPISTACHIOS CALIFORNIA KERNELS ROASTED & SALTED 1750 lbs. INDUSTRIALThe following packaged items were distributed nationwide and to Canada and the Philippines.These recalled products packaged for retail sale have a "Best Before" date between Sept 03 2009 and Mar 26 2010, with the exception of the flavored pistachios which have a "Best Before" date between Jan 14 2010 and June 17 2010.Brand Name Product Weight UPC CODEDelallo PISTACHIOS CALIFORNIA RED ROASTED & SALTED 2 lbs. 7236802747Delallo PISTACHIOS NATURALLY ROASTED & SALTED 2 lbs. 7236802745Delallo PISTACHIOS NATURALLY ROASTED & SALTED US EXTRA #1 5 lbs. 7236888302Delallo PISTACHIOS RED ROASTED & SALTED US EXTRA #1 5 lbs. 7236888303Generic PISTACHIOS ROASTED & SALTED (CLEAR BAG) 16 oz. 034325018266Kirkland / CostCo PISTACHIOS CALIFORNIA NATURALLY ROASTED & SALTED 4 lbs. 0966190335Sam's Choice PISTACHIOS ROASTED & SALTED SAM'S CHOICE 16 oz. 078742227108Stater Bros PISTACHIOS CALIFORNIA NATURALLYURAL ROASTED & SALTED (JUG) 26 oz. 7417530201Trader Joe PISTACHIO HABANERO FLAVORED 16 oz. 00445375Trader Joe PISTACHIOS CHILI LEMON FLAVORED 16 oz. 00445368Sunset Valley PISTACHIOS NATURALLY ROASTED & SALTED 10 oz. 034325033160Setton Farms PISTACHIOS ASIAN SOY FLAVORED 12 oz. 034325035423Setton Farms PISTACHIOS CHILI LEMON FLAVORED 14 oz. 034325010581Setton Farms PISTACHIOS CHILI LEMON FLAVORED 12 oz. 034325035379Setton Farms PISTACHIOS GARLIC/ONION FLAVORED 14 oz. 034325010598Setton Farms PISTACHIOS GARLIC/ONION FLAVORED 12 oz. 034325035416Setton Farms PISTACHIOS HICKORY FLAVORED 14 oz. 034325010727Setton Farms PISTACHIOS HICKORY FLAVORED 12 oz. 034325035393Setton Farms PISTACHIOS JALAPENO FLAVORED 14 oz. 034325010567Setton Farms PISTACHIOS JALAPENO FLAVORED 12 oz. 034325035386Setton Farms PISTACHIOS CALIFORNIA NATURALLY ROASTED & SALTED (CRAFT BAG) 5 lbs. 034325010062Setton Farms PISTACHIOS CALIFORNIA NATURALLY ROASTED & SALTED (CRAFT BAG) 2 lbs. 034325010840Setton Farms PISTACHIOS NATURALLY ROASTED & SALTED (CRAFT BAG) 16 oz. 034325010956Setton Farms PISTACHIOS CANADIAN BI-LINGUAL ROASTED & SALTED 16 oz. 034325033115Setton Farms PISTACHIOS CANADIAN BI-LINGUAL CHILI LEMON FLAVORED 14 oz. 034325033122Setton Farms PISTACHIOS CANADIAN BI-LINGUAL JALAPENO FLAVORED 14 oz. 034325033139Setton Farms PISTACHIOS ROASTED & SALTED 3 lbs. 034325010826Setton Farms PISTACHIOS ROASTED & SALTED 3 lbs. 034325010741Setton Farms PISTACHIOS NATURALLY ROASTED & SALTED (JUG) 2 lbs. 034325010970Setton Farms PISTACHIOS ROASTED & SALTED (STAND UP BAG) 2 lbs. 034325010420Setton Farms PISTACHIOS ROASTED & SALTED 16 oz. 034325010512Setton Farms PISTACHIOS ROASTED & SALTED (PASSOVER) 16 oz. 034325010086Setton Farms PISTACHIOS ROASTED & UNSALTED 16 oz. 034325010130Setton Farms PISTACHIOS ROASTED & SALTED 12 oz. 034325010499Setton Farms PISTACHIOS NATURALLY ROASTED & SALTED (MESH BAG) 16 oz. 034325010673Setton Farms PISTACHIOS NATURALLY ROASTED & SALTED CHINESE RED BAG 16 oz. 034325010017Setton Farms PISTACHIOS ROASTED & SALTED (PRODUCE TUB) 14 oz. 034325014343Setton Farms PISTACHIOS ROASTED & SALTED 3 oz. 034325031456The FDA is advising wholesalers, retailers, and operators of restaurants and food service establishments not to sell or serve any pistachios or pistachio-containing products until the source of the pistachios can be determined. Consumers should not eat pistachios or food products containing them (such as pistachio bakery goods and pistachio ice cream) until they can determine that the products do not contain pistachios recalled by Setton.Please refer to the list of numerous recalled brands of pistachios and pistachio-containing products, updated regularly on the FDA's webpage at: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/pistachiorecall/index.cfm

Amalgamated Produce, Inc. (API), Bridgeport, CT, announced a voluntary recall today of its Specialty Farms, Vermont Sprout House, Nature's Promise and

Please review the following message from Alan Talarsky, Environmental Scientist 1, NJDHSS, Food and Drug Safety Program regarding the following Class 1 Recall issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration:Amalgamated Produce, Inc. (API), Bridgeport, CT, announced a voluntary recall today of its Specialty Farms, Vermont Sprout House, Nature's Promise and BroccoSprouts (noted as distributed by API, Bridgeport, CT) sprout items with sell by date codes of March 31 through April 27, 2009.These sprouts are being recalled because they may have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm). Lm is 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.There have been no cases of Listeriosis reported to date in connection with these products and API is issuing this recall as a precaution.Amalgamated Produce, Inc. voluntarily recalled these sprouts after laboratory analysis in a finished product sample collected by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets tested positive.The following describes the products that are being recalled. All these products have a sell by date code from March 31 through April 27, 2009. All these items are net weight 4 ounces, with the noted exception of Nature's Promise Organic Alfalfa 8 ounce.BRAND ITEM DESCRIPTION UPC Specialty Farms Organic Alfalfa Sprouts 8192400052 Specialty Farms Organic Sprout Salad 8192400024 Specialty Farms Organic Spicy Sprouts 8192400058 Specialty Farms Organic Clover Sprouts 8192400042 Specialty Farms Lucky Clover Sprouts 8192400091 Specialty Farms Broccoli Rabe Sprouts 8192400076 Vermont Sprout House Organic Alfalfa Sprouts 2213601290 Vermont Sprout House Organic Clover 2213601293 Vermont Sprout House Organic Bean Mix 2213601180 Nature's Promise Organic Zesty Sprouts 8826703903 Nature's Promise Organic Alfalfa Spouts 8826704741 Nature's Promise Organic Alfalfa Sprouts (8 oz) 8826704102 Nature's Promise Organic Sprouts to Munch 8826704100 BroccoSprouts Broccoli Sprouts 1509800025 BroccoSprouts Salad Blend Broccoli, clover & radish 1509800026 BroccoSprouts Deli Blend Broccoli, clover & mustard 1509800027 BroccoSprouts Organic Broccoli Sprouts -- 100% organic 1509800118 BroccoSprouts Organic Deli Blend 100% organic broccoli, clover & mustard 1509800120 BroccoSprouts Organic Salad Blend 100% organic broccoli, clover & radish 1509800119 5 pound bulk alfalfa Plastic bagged sprouts in a box with sticker identifying 5 pound bulk alfalfa, Julian dates 069 through 097 The above items are all in plastic containers, except for the Nature's Promise 8 ounce organic alfalfa which is in a plastic bag.Products have been distributed in the following states:NY, NJ, CT, RI, MA, NH, VT, ME, MD, PA & Delaware API is currently in the process of determining exactly where this potential Lm contamination could be occurring in its facility and is immediately remedying the potential sources as they are identified. API hopes to return to full sprout production soon.Consumers who have purchased this product are urged to return them to the point of purchase for refund and may contact API with questions at (800)358-3808 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. EST.

Amalgamated Produce, Inc. Recalls Sprouts in the North Eastern United States Because of Possible Health Risk

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Amalgamated Produce, Inc. Recalls Sprouts in the North Eastern United States Because of Possible Health Risk
Contact:Amalgamated Produce, Inc. (800)358-3808
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- April 9, 2009 -- Amalgamated Produce, Inc. (API), Bridgeport, CT, announced a voluntary recall today of its Specialty Farms, Vermont Sprout House, Nature’s Promise and BroccoSprouts (noted as distributed by API, Bridgeport, CT) sprout items with sell by date codes of March 31 through April 27, 2009.
These sprouts are being recalled because they may have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm). Lm is 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.
There have been no cases of Listeriosis reported to date in connection with these products and API is issuing this recall as a precaution.
Amalgamated Produce, Inc. voluntarily recalled these sprouts after laboratory analysis in a finished product sample collected by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets tested positive.
The following describes the products that are being recalled. All these products have a sell by date code from March 31 through April 27, 2009. All these items are net weight 4 ounces, with the noted exception of Nature’s Promise Organic Alfalfa 8 ounce.
BRAND
ITEM DESCRIPTION
UPC
Specialty Farms
Organic Alfalfa Sprouts
8192400052
Specialty Farms
Organic Sprout Salad
8192400024
Specialty Farms
Organic Spicy Sprouts
8192400058
Specialty Farms
Organic Clover Sprouts
8192400042
Specialty Farms
Lucky Clover Sprouts
8192400091
Specialty Farms
Broccoli Rabe Sprouts
8192400076
Vermont Sprout House
Organic Alfalfa Sprouts
2213601290
Vermont Sprout House
Organic Clover
2213601293
Vermont Sprout House
Organic Bean Mix
2213601180
Nature’s Promise
Organic Zesty Sprouts
8826703903
Nature’s Promise
Organic Alfalfa Spouts
8826704741
Nature’s Promise
Organic Alfalfa Sprouts (8 oz)
8826704102
Nature’s Promise
Organic Sprouts to Munch
8826704100
BroccoSprouts
Broccoli Sprouts
1509800025
BroccoSprouts Salad Blend
Broccoli, clover & radish
1509800026
BroccoSprouts Deli Blend
Broccoli, clover & mustard
1509800027
BroccoSprouts Organic
Broccoli Sprouts -- 100% organic
1509800118
BroccoSprouts Organic Deli Blend
100% organic broccoli, clover & mustard
1509800120
BroccoSprouts Organic Salad Blend
100% organic broccoli, clover & radish
1509800119
5 pound bulk alfalfa
Plastic bagged sprouts in a box with sticker identifying 5 pound bulk alfalfa, Julian dates 069 through 097
The above items are all in plastic containers, except for the Nature’s Promise 8 ounce organic alfalfa which is in a plastic bag.Products have been distributed in the following states:
NY, NJ, CT, RI, MA, NH, VT, ME, MD, PA & Delaware
API is currently in the process of determining exactly where this potential Lm contamination could be occurring in its facility and is immediately remedying the potential sources as they are identified. API hopes to return to full sprout production soon.Consumers who have purchased this product are urged to return them to the point of purchase for refund and may contact API with questions at (800)358-3808 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. EST.
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Perk-Up, Inc. is recalling these products because the chicken base products do not meet poultry products inspection or poultry exemption requirements.

WASHINGTON, April 3, 2009 - Perk-Up, Inc., a New York corporation having a principal executive office in White Plains, NY, is recalling 114,540 pounds of chicken base 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. Perk-Up, Inc. is recalling these products because the chicken base 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 base products were prepared under inspection as required by federal regulations or under an eligible 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 products subject to recall include: [View Labels]
5-pound pails of "PANDA BRAND CHICKEN BASE CONCENTRADO DE CALDO DE POLLO." Each container also bears the case code "2700031."
5-pound bags of "PANDA BRAND CHICKEN BASE CONCENTRADO DE CALDO DE POLLO." Each package also bears the case code "2700200." The chicken base products were imported from China on various dates from May 2008 to September 2008. The chicken base products were sent to distribution establishments nationwide. The problem was discovered after FSIS personnel identified the chicken base products in the marketplace. FSIS has received no reports of illness as a result of consuming this product.Consumer and media questions regarding the product or the recall should be directed to Perk-Up's general counsel, Seth Akabas at (212) 308-8505 ext. 218, or (212) 308-8516. 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. 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.