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.

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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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.

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;

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.