CORRECTED HEALTH HAZARD ALERT: Certain Fresh Express Brand Romaine-Based Salads May Contain Salmonella Bacteria

FOOD RECALL ACTION ALERT
May 27, 2010
For Immediate Release
Contact:Christine Cunnick
703-516-0700
National Grocers Association




CORRECTED HEALTH HAZARD ALERT: Certain Fresh Express Brand Romaine-Based Salads May Contain Salmonella Bacteria

Reason: Because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella
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The public warning issued on May 25, 2010 has been updated to identify the correct product names, weights and UPCs for the affected products. Corrections are identified by an asterisk (*) in the table below.

Pack/Codes: The following Fresh Express brand Romaine-based Salads which have Use-by / Best Before Dates of May 13 through May 16 and an "S" in the product code are affected by this alert:

Product
Size
UPC
5-Lettuce Mix
170 g
0 71279 25101 1 *
American
340 g
0 71279 24100 5
Asian Supreme Complete Salad *
323 g + 74 mL *
0 71279 30201 0
BLT Caesar Complete Salad *
226 g + 74 mL *
0 71279 30107 5
Caesar Complete Salad *
212 g + 74 mL *
0 71279 30100 6
Caesar Supreme Complete Salad *
226 g + 81 mL *
0 71279 30104 4
Caesar Lite Complete Salad *
212 g + 74 mL *
0 71279 30101 3
Salsa! Ensalada Supreme Complete Salad *
326 g + 74 mL *
0 71279 30601 8
Double Carrots
340 g
0 71279 10802 5
Fancy Greens
198 g
0 71279 23201 0
Green & Crisp
340 g
0 71279 10804 9
Hearts of Romaine
283 g *
0 71279 26102 7
Italian
283 g *
0 71279 21100 8
Leafy Green Romaine
255 g
0 71279 26112 6
Lettuce Trio
255 g
0 71279 10809 4
Premium Romaine
255 g
0 71279 10808 7
Romaine Chopped 6/2#
908 g (32 oz.)
0 71279 26100 3 *
Triple Hearts
226 g *
0 71279 26111 9
Veggie Lovers
340 g
0 71279 28100 1
* Corrections

Distribution: [Canada]These products have been distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec and may have been distributed nationally.

Illnesses: There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

The CFIA will be working with Canadian importers to remove all of the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).



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Caldwell Fresh Foods Recalls Alfalfa Sprouts

Caldwell Fresh Foods Recalls Alfalfa Sprouts

Recall Reason: Caldwell Fresh Foods, of Maywood, CA, is voluntarily recalling all alfalfa sprouts manufactured under the Caldwell Fresh Foods, Nature's Choice, and California Exotics brands, because the alfalfa sprouts may be contaminated with Salmonella. Caldwell alfalfa sprouts have been associated with an outbreak of Salmonella Newport that has sickened more than 20 people in 10 states, including 11 people in California.

Packs/Codes: The recalled alfalfa sprouts are labeled and packaged as follows:
Caldwell Fresh Foods - 4-ounce plastic cups and one pound plastic bags, and 2-pound and 5 pound plastic bags in cardboard boxes with sticker affixed with the printed words Caldwell Fresh Foods.
Nature's Choice - 4-ounce plastic cups
California Exotics brands - 5-ounce plastic clamshell containers.Distribution: [Nationwide U.S.]: The alfalfa sprouts were distributed to a variety of restaurants, delicatessens and retailers nationwide.
Contact: Retailers with questions may contact Maurie Thomas at (323) 589-5008 from 4 am to 4 pm (PST) or (562) 858-1201 (24 hours).
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Tiffany Food Corporation, located at 1182 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, is recalling Dried Sweet Potato due to the presence of undeclared sul

CONTACT: FOR RELEASE:
Jessica Chittenden Ziehm Immediately, Friday
518-457-3136 May 21, 2010
***CONSUMER ALERT***
Undeclared Sulfites in Dried Sweet Potato
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that Tiffany Food Corporation, located at 1182 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, is recalling Dried Sweet Potato due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites may run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.
The recalled Dried Sweet Potato is packaged in a 320 gram plastic bag. There is no apparent production code on the package but a UPC code of 6-930003-800083 can be found on the back of the package. The product was distributed nationwide and is a product of China.
Routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets’ food inspectors and subsequent analysis of the product by New York State Food Laboratory personnel revealed the product contained high levels of sulfites, which were not declared on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites.
No illnesses have been reported to date to this Department in connection with this product. Consumers who have purchased Dried Sweet Potato should contact Tiffany Food Corporation at 718-326-2678.

Amish Wedding Foods Inc. Recalls Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Butter

FOOD RECALL ACTION ALERT
May 17, 2010
For Immediate Release
Contact:Christine Cunnick
703-516-0700
National Grocers Association




Amish Wedding Foods Inc. Recalls Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Butter

Recall Reason: It has been determined that these products have a pH and a water activity level that is too high and could be a possible health hazard. With these high levels, it is possible for Clostridium botulism sickness.

Packs/Codes:
Pumpkin Butter 9 oz. UPC code# 0 49646 50014 7
Pumpkin Butter 16 & 18 oz. UPC code# 0 49646 65549 6
Sweet Potato Butter 16 & 18 oz. UPC code# 0 49646 65550 2
These products were sold under the following brands: Amish Wedding Foods, Finney's Bulk Foods, Our Maker's Acres, Uncle Charlies Products, Grandpa's Cheese Barn, Laird Ranch, Lonesome Dove Guest & Buffalo Ranch, Slovacek Sausage Co., Snacks & More, Brumfield Farm Market, Goldie's Front Porch Inc., Horrocks Farm Market, Moose Mercantile, Nostalgic Mercantile, Planktown Country Market, Swiss Meat & Sausage Company, Apple Barn, Apple Castle, Brights Nursery, Cagle Steaks, Country Creations, Damascus General Store, Do it Best Copr., Dutch Pantry, Granny's Oven Fresh, Hattie's Cafe & Gifts, Millburn Orchards, MMKM Family Produce Market, Sauders Store Inc., The Restoration Society Inc., Weaver's Country Market, Wilson's Farm Market, Yoder's Craft & Gifts, Abbott Farms, Amish Cheese House, Amishables, Ashe Cheese NC, Boggio's Little Mtn. Orchard, Farmers Peach Corner, Fisher's Country Store PA, Graves Farm & Garden, Great Sports Products, Gruene General Store, Gruene Haus, Holden Brothers Produce, House of Carter, Kerr Farm Market, Klemke's Sausage Haus, Nature Way Country Store, Riley's Gifts and More, Rocky Mountain Pantry, Shaffer's Market, STUBBYS INC., The Farm Store, The Round Barn.

Distribution: [Multi-state]: The recalled Sweet Potato Butter and Pumpkin Butter were sold to distributors and retailers in the following states: AL. AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY.

Contact: Retailers with questions may contact 330-674-9199. [Mon - Fri 7:00am - 2:30pm EST]


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The recalled BAROODY DRIED APRICOTS, 14.1 OZ / 400 GR. were sold in NJ and NY.

BAROODY IMPORTS, INC.
1500 B MAIN AVE., CLIFTON, NJ 07011
TEL: (973) 340-4832
FAX: (973) 340-5193

5/12/2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BAROODY IMPORTS, INC.
KARIM HAJJAR / (973) 340-4832

BAROODY IMPORTS, INC. ISSUES ALLERGY ALERT ON
UNDECLARED SULFITES IN BAROODY DRIED APRICOTS.

BAROODY IMPORTS, INC., 1500 B MAIN AVE., CLIFTON, NJ 07011 is recalling BAROODY DRIED APRICOTS because it may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

The recalled BAROODY DRIED APRICOTS, 14.1 OZ / 400 GR. were sold in NJ and NY.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors revealed the presence of undeclared sulfites in BAROODY DRIED APRICOTS in packages which did not declare sulfites on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

Consumers who have purchased BAROODY DRIED APRICOTS should return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (973) 340-4832.

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Various Ready-To-Eat Deli Meat Products

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Various Ready-To-Eat Deli Meat Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for various ready-to-eat deli meat products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. FSIS was notified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) that various ready-to-eat deli meat products subject to recall in Canada may have been exported to the United States. Recently, a problem was discovered through FSIS microbiological testing of imported product from Canadian Establishment 665, which resulted in a positive sample for Listeria monocytogenes and two FSIS recalls dated May 4 and 5, 2010. FSIS and Canada have received no reports of illnesses as result of consumption of products subject to this alert. Anyone with signs or symptoms of foodborne illness should contact a physician. FSIS will continue to provide information as it becomes available, including information about any related recall activity. Products exported to the United States include, but are not limited to, the following:
"Casa Italia Gastronomia Prosciutto"
"Casa Italia Gastronomia Prosciutto Boneless"
"Casa Italia Gastronomia Prosciutto Mattonella"
"Casa Italia Prosciutto Boneless"
"Casa Italia Prosciutto Boneless Sliced"
"Casa Italia Prosciutto Ham Sliced"
"Emma Dry Prosciutto"
Implicated products were produced by Zadi Foods Ltd., CFIA Establishment 665, located in Brampton, Ontario, and may have been distributed to retail locations nationwide. The products would have been sold to consumers at deli counters, and the original brand may not have been transferred at the deli counters to consumer packages. All lots and production dates for the above-listed products are subject to this public health alert.
Retailers with questions about recall should contact Zadi Foods Ltd.'s President, Vincenzo DiBattisia, at 1-905-799-6666, ext. 5234.
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