Multiple Food Recalls

Multiple Food Recalls -- Nationwide and Multi-StateMcCain Foods USA, Perdue Farms and Ricci Remond Chocolate/Darrell Lea Chocolate Recalls
Due to the high number of food recalls we have combined them into one email with links for additional information. Food Recalls for March 22, 2010 McCain Foods USA Recalls of Certain Frozen PotatoesDistribution: Nationwidehttp://archive.constantcontact.com/fs095/1102509927195/archive/1103215198137.html Perdue Farms, Inc. Is Recalling approximately 10,368 Pounds of Fresh Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage ProductsDistribution: [Multi-State]: Distributed to retail establishments in FL, IL, IN, KY, MD, MO, NJ, NY, OH, PA, and VA.http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs095/1102509927195/archive/1103215198206.html

Ricci Remond Chocolate Co Pty Ltd and Darrell Lea Chocolate Shops Pty Ltd Recall Certain Liquorice Products Due to Trace Elements of Lead
Distribution: [Nationwide]
http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs095/1102509927195/archive/1103220939745.html


N.G.A. is the national trade association representing the retail and wholesale grocers that comprise the independent sector of the food distribution industry. An independent retailer is a privately owned or controlled food retail company operating a variety of formats. Most independent operators are serviced by wholesale distributors, while others may be partially or fully self-distributing. Some are publicly traded but with controlling shares held by the family and others are employee owned. Independents are the true "entrepreneurs" of the grocery industry and dedicated to their customers, associates, and communities. N.G.A. members include retail and wholesale grocers, state grocers associations, as well as manufacturers and service suppliers. For more information about N.G.A. and the independent sector of the industry, see the N.G.A. website: www.nationalgrocers.org.

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

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

Congressional and Public Affairs(202) 720-9113Adrian Gianforti WASHINGTON, March 16, 2010 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to illnesses possibly associated with ready-to-eat (RTE) deli meat products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Recommendations For People At Risk For Listeriosis Wash hands with warm, soapy water for at least 20 seconds before and after handling raw meat and poultry. Wash cutting boards, dishes and utensils with hot, soapy water. Immediately clean spills. Keep raw meat, fish and poultry away from other food that will not be cooked. Use separate cutting boards for raw meat, poultry and egg products and cooked foods. Do not eat hot dogs, luncheon meats, bologna or other deli meats unless they are reheated until steaming hot. Do not eat refrigerated pâté, meat spreads from a meat counter or smoked seafood found in the refrigerated section of the store. Foods that don't need refrigeration, like canned tuna and canned salmon, are safe to eat. Refrigerate after opening. Do not drink raw (unpasteurized) milk and do not eat foods that have unpasteurized milk in them. Do not eat salads made in the store such as ham salad, chicken salad, egg salad, tuna salad or seafood salad. Do not eat soft cheeses such as Feta, quesco blanco, quesco fresco, Brie, Camembert cheeses, blue-veined cheeses and Panela unless it is labeled as made with pasteurized milk. Use precooked or ready-to-eat food as soon as you can. Listeria can grow in the refrigerator. The refrigerator should be 40° F or lower, and the freezer 0° F or lower. Use an appliance thermometer to check the temperature of your refrigerator.
FSIS was informed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) that products subject to recall in Canada may have been exported to the United States. This public health alert was initiated after positive test results and an investigation by CFIA in response to a listeriosis illness outbreak. At this time, no confirmed linkage has been made between the products subject to recall and the reported illnesses. This is an ongoing investigation and as more information becomes available, FSIS may proceed with a recall action. Implicated products produced by Siena Foods LTD, a Toronto, Ontario, establishment, include, but are not limited to, "Cacciatore Salami, Mild," "Coppa," "Prosciuttini," "Prosciuttini Hot," and "Prosciutto Cotto." The individually wrapped products have variable weights and a "Best Before" date through June 22, 2010, as well as the establishment number "Est. 212" inside the CFIA mark of inspection. However, the original brand and/or best before dates may not have been transferred at the deli counters to consumer packages. Persons who may have purchased any of these products and do not know original brand and code are advised to check with their retailer or supplier to determine if they have the affected product. Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease. Healthy people rarely contract listeriosis. However, listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Listeriosis can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths, as well as serious and sometimes fatal infections in those with weakened immune systems, such as infants, the elderly and persons with HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy. Consumers with questions about the recall should contact the CFIA at (800) 442-2342 / TTY (800) 465-7735. Media with questions about recall should contact CFIA Media Relations, at (613) 773-6600. 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.
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Last Modified: March 16, 2010

Multiple Food Recalls -- Nationwide and Multi-State

Multiple Food Recalls -- Nationwide and Multi-State

Due to the high number of food recalls we have combined them into one email with links for additional information.

Food Recalls for March 16, 2010
Spice Industrial Inc. Recalls Lian How White Sesame Seeds supplied by Specialty Commodities Corp.
Distribution: [California] Distributed to retail markets, restaurants and wholesalers in Southern California http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs095/1102509927195/archive/1103196629268.html Julia's Spices Inc Recalls Hulled Sesame Seeds Following Notification From Unnamed SupplierDistribution: [Multi-State] Distributed in California and Utah
http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs095/1102509927195/archive/1103196629345.html Emmi-Roth Kase USA Recalls About 1,971 Individual Containers of 7-ounce and 2-pound Spreadables Brand Crab Creole and Shrimp Scampi Cheese Spreads
Distribution: [Nationwide U.S.]: Sold nationwide by Emmi-Roth Käse USA sales people and distributors.
http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs095/1102509927195/archive/1103196629385.html GFN Foods LLC., is Recalling Select Gluten-Free Mixes
Distribution: [Multi-State]: The mixes were sold online, as well as at stores in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the country.http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs095/1102509927195/archive/1103196629442.html Natural Grocers Initiates Voluntary Recall Due to Possible Health Risk From Black Pepper Containing Products
Distribution: [Multi-State]: Sold in Retail stores in Colorado, New Mexico, Texas and Utah. http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs095/1102509927195/archive/1103196629493.html

McCormick Recall Products Due To Possible Health Risk from HVP Ingredient - Updated "Best By" Dates

McCormick Recall Products Due To Possible Health Risk from HVP Ingredient - Updated "Best By" Dates
Recall Reason: Because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Packs/Codes: The following products are being recalled for McCormick. Product: McCormick Onion Gravy Mix
Pack Size: 0.87-ounce packages, shipped nationwide and outside the U.S.
Under UPC Code: 52100098807
"BEST BY" Dates OCT 08 11 OCT 11 11 OCT 17 11 OCT 18 11 NOV 01 11 NOV 03 11 NOV 15 11 NOV 17 11 DEC 01 11 DEC 02 11 DEC 28 11 DEC 29 11 JAN 22 12 JAN 23 12 JAN 26 12 JAN 30 12 FEB 12 12 FEB 13 12 NEW: Additional "Best By" Dates OCT 7 11 OCT 9 11 OCT 10 11 OCT 16 11 NOV 2 11 NOV 16 11 JAN 29 12
Product: McCormick Vegetable Dip Mix Package Size: 1.25-ounce packages, shipped nationwide.Under UPC Code: 52100063850
"BEST BY" Dates JUN 08 11 JUL 09 11 JUL 28 11 NEW: Additional "Best By" Dates
JUL 08 11
Product: McCormick Corn Bread Stuffing
Package Size: 42-ounce (2 lb. 10 oz.) containers, shipped to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania and also to Louisiana, Texas. Under UPC code: 5210057199
Product Codes
4519BH 4520BH 5019BH NEW: Additional Product Code 4520AH
Product:McCormick French Onion Dip Mix
Package Size: 0.53-ounce packages, shipped nationwide and outside the U.S. Under UPC Code: 52100168609
"BEST BY" Dates OCT 06 11 OCT 07 11 NOV 03 11 NOV 06 11 DEC 04 11 JAN 04 12 JAN 23 12
Distribution: Nationwide

Contact: Retailers can contact the McCormick Consumer Hotline at 1-800-632-5847 or

ACH Food Companies, Inc. Announces a Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Dry Gravies, Seasonings and Sauce Mixes

ACH Food Companies, Inc. Announces a Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Dry Gravies, Seasonings and Sauce Mixes
Recall Reason: Because an ingredient used in these products has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Packs/Codes: Products subject to this recall were sold to retailers and distributors nationwide in the United States and include:
UPC: 041500058658Product Description: French's® Homestyle Spaghetti Sauce MixPackaging Size:1.63 ozCode Dates: OA14B53

UPC:047600083310Product Description: Durkee® Homestyle Spaghetti Sauce Thick and Rich MixPackaging Size: 1.63 ozCode Dates: OA18B43UPC: 0476009172800Product Description:Durkee® Grill Creations® Italian Herb SeasoningPackaging Size:1.12 ozCode Dates: 9K24B44, 9K12B44

UPC: 0476000118100Product Description:Weber® Italian Herb SeasoningPackaging Size:1.12 ozCode Dates:OA18B43, OA19B43 These products are packaged in 4 inch by 6 inch foil paper laminate pouches. The date code can be found in the seam on the front right side of the pouch near the bottom.
Distribution: Nationwide U.S: Sold to retailers and distributors nationwide in the United States

Contact: Retailers with questions may call 1-800-328-6013 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday.

Frito-Lay Recalls Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar with a Sell-by date: June 15, 2010

Frito-Lay Recalls Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar with a Sell-by date: June 15, 2010
Recall Reason: Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar is being voluntary recalled after Basic Food Flavors, Inc. of Las Vegas, Nevada initiated a recall of their hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) due to potential Salmonella contamination. HVP is a very minor ingredient in the seasoning for this product.
Packs/Codes:
Quaker Snack Mix Baked CheddarPackage sizes: 8 oz and 1.75 ozSell-by date: June 15, 2010 (only this date)
The UPC code for the 8 oz bag is 028400084079. The UPC code for the 1.75 oz bag is 028400053044. This is the only Quaker-branded product impacted by the recall. The date is located on the front of each package.
Distribution: Distributed nationwide to retail stores, foodservice and vending machines in the U.S.

Contact: Retailers with any additional questions can contact Consumer Affairs at 1-800-352-4477, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time.
N.G.A. is the national trade association representing the retail and wholesale grocers that comprise the independent sector of the food distribution industry. An independent retailer is a privately owned or controlled food retail company operating a variety of formats. Most independent operators are serviced by wholesale distributors, while others may be partially or fully self-distributing. Some are publicly traded but with controlling shares held by the family and others are employee owned. Independents are the true "entrepreneurs" of the grocery industry and dedicated to their customers, associates, and communities. N.G.A. members include retail and wholesale grocers, state grocers associations, as well as manufacturers and service suppliers. For more information about N.G.A. and the independent sector of the industry, see the N.G.A. website: www.nationalgrocers.org.

Texas Firm Recalls Ready-To-Eat Beef Product due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Texas Firm Recalls Ready-To-Eat Beef Product due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Recall Release
CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-016-2010
HEALTH RISK: HIGHCongressional and Public Affairs(202) 720-9113Catherine Cochran WASHINGTON, March 9, 2010 - Ruiz Foods, Inc., a Denison, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 115,700 pounds of a ready-to-eat (RTE) beef product that may be contaminated with Salmonella. The packages of beef product contain as an ingredient the specific Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP), which was previously recalled, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. Due to potential Salmonella contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of the HVP product on March 4, 2010. A recall of the beef product was warranted because the HVP ingredient was added after Salmonella prevention steps were applied.The products subject to recall include: [View Labels]
8.4 ounce boxes of "TORNADOS RANCHERO BEEF & CHEESE."
Recommendations for Preventing Salmonellosis:Wash hands with warm, soapy water for at least 20 seconds before and after handling raw meat and poultry. Also wash cutting boards, dishes and utensils with hot soapy water. Clean up spills right away. Keep raw meat, fish and poultry away from other food that will not be cooked. Use separate cutting boards for raw meat, poultry and egg products and cooked foods. Cook raw meat and poultry to safe internal temperatures before eating. The safe internal temperature for meat such as beef and pork is 160° F, and 165° F for poultry, as determined with a food thermometer. Refrigerate raw meat and poultry within two hours after purchase (one hour if temperatures exceed 90° F). Refrigerate cooked meat and poultry within two hours after cooking.
Each box contains 3 Tornados. "Est. 17523A" and code numbers "09357," "10023," "10028," "10030," "10031," or "10032" are ink jetted on the side panel. The RTE product was produced on Dec. 23, 2009, Jan. 23, 2010, Jan. 28, 2010, Jan. 30, 2010, Jan. 31, 2010, and Feb. 1, 2010. Ruiz Foods, Inc. distributes RTE beef product nationwide to retail and food service establishments. Only those products distributed for retail sale are subject to recall. All product distributed to food service establishments undergoes a lethality treatment to kill Salmonella before consumption. FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with the consumption of these products. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a physician.According to FDA's March 4, 2010 release, FDA conducted an investigation after a customer of an FDA regulated firm reported finding Salmonella in the HVP ingredient. This resulted in the subsequent recall of the contaminated HVP products. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.Consumers with questions regarding the recall should contact the company's Consumer Line at 1-800-SPANISH or 1-800-772-6474 . Media with questions regarding the recall should contact Pat Summers, Media/Public Relations Representative, at (559) 222-7100. Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. Salmonella infections can be life-threatening, especially to those with weak immune systems, such as infants, the elderly, and persons with HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy. The most common manifestations of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within eight to 72 hours. Additional symptoms may be chills, headache, nausea and vomiting that can last up to seven days. 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.