Food ALERTS!!! Listeria Contamination, Allergens, WEGMANS

Food ALERTS!!!  Listeria Contamination, Allergens, WEGMANS

It’s been a while, but here are a round of Food Alerts to keep your eyes on …

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• Latis Brand Herring Fillet “Matiej”, Salmon Fillet Slices and Herring Fillet “Forelka” in Oil due to contamination with listeria monocytogenes has been RECALLED by Prime Food USA in Brooklyn, NY.
• To Read Full Latis Brand Press Release, click here.

Winn-Dixie today announced an immediate voluntary recall of 64 FL OZ Winn-Dixie Organic 100% Apple Juice.

It could have levels of “patulin” that exceeds FDA limits.  To Read Full Press Release, click here:

What is patulin?

In almost all cases, however, Patulin contamination has been limited to rotting or mouldy foods.
Patulin:
- is found to be carcinogenic in lab mammals,
- has an effect on carbohydrate metabolism;
- causes breaks in DNA and inhibits aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase
- has an influence on intracellular ion flux and interaction with cellular membranes.
- has antitumor activity

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  Wegmans Food You Feel Good About Roasted Red Pepper Dip, 8 oz. tub, with a best-by date of 5/17/13 have been RECALLED due to UNDECLARED Milk & Eggs.
• To Read Full Press Release, click here.

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• One specific lot of O Organics Black Bean Enchiladas have been RECALLED due to Mislabeling & because they contain undeclared milk.
• To Read Enchilada Full Press Release, click here.

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• OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES, recalled by 7th Heaven Bakeries, Oklahoma City, due to undeclared allergens dry eggs, soy lecithin, and whey solids.
• Read Full Press Release HERE 

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• Go Max Go Foods LLC Recalls 4 Products in the Vegan Candy market:

 

Product	Package Size (oz)	UPC
Snap!	1.75	899033 002057
Cleo’s	1.5	899033 002040
Jokerz	2.1	899033 002002
Twilight	2.1	899033 002019

Read Full Press Release Here.

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Stay Informed …

Bob

Is Your State Involved? RECALL: Almonds and Peanut Butter —

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Is Your State In This RECALL?

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RECALL of 1.7 ounce Divinity Easter Egg with Walnuts, because some boxes labeled Divinity with Walnuts may actually contain Peanut Butter Eggs. See’s Candies, Inc. of San Francisco, Calif., is recalling The only code affected by this recall is L.A.D. 102/13

The product was distributed to See’s shops in

• Arizona,
• California,
• Nevada,
• Missouri,
• New Mexico,
• Oklahoma,
• Texas and
• Utah.

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RECALL for ALMONDS.  The recalled products were SOLD NATIONWIDE through health food distributors and natural food retailers. Food For Life Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Cereals are sold dry in 16 oz. (454g) Cereal Cartons and bear the following descriptions:

• Food For Life, Ezekiel 4:9 Boxed Cereal –Original, (Orange Carton)
• Food For Life, Ezekiel 4:9 Boxed Cereal –Golden Flax, (Blue Carton)
• Food For Life, Ezekiel 4:9 Boxed Cereal –Cinnamon Raisin, (Purple Carton)

As Always, Stay Informed …

Bob

Real Facts, Real People, Real Results

Chocolate Covered Eggs – Salmonella Alert

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Zachary Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Eggs have been recalled because they are contaminated with Salmonella.

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With the holidays coming up – PLEASE SPREAD the WORD of these food contamination alerts.

Details Here 

Food ALERT – Listeria – Salmonella Poisoning

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Food ALERT – Listeria – Salmonella Poisoning

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GoldCoast Salads, a NaplesFlorida firm, is voluntarily recalling Blue Crab Spread, Maine Lobster Spread, Lobster and Shrimp Spread, and Smoked Salmon Spread that may be contaminated with Listeria. The Blue Crab Spread being recalled is coded EXP 2/14/13 B..

Kasel Associated Industries Recalls All Products Manufactured at its Denver, Colorado Facility from April 20, 2012 thru September 19, 2012 Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

Consumers who have purchased any listed products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Kasel Associated Industries at (800) 218-4417 Monday thru Friday from 7am to 5pm MDT.

2 Year Best By Date
UPC		Lot/Best By Date
085239043165	Boots&Barkley American Beef Bully Stick 12″	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239403495	Boots&Barkley American Smoked Beef Femur Bone 3″	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239043103	Boots&Barkley American Flossie 6-8″	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239403440	Boots&Barkley American Pig Ear Strips 8oz	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239043202	Boots&Barkley American Chicken Stuffed Beef Femur Bone 6″	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239043110	Boots&Barkley American Braided Bully Stick 5″	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239043325	Boots&Barkley American Chicken Jerky 16oz	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239043400	Boots&Barkley American Chicken Jerky 8oz	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
490830400086	Boots&Barkley American Variety Pack 32oz	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
647263899196	Boots&Barkley American Beef Ribs 2ct	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
647263899172	Boots&Barkley American  Beef Knuckle	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
647263899158	Boots&Barkley American Pig Ears 12ct	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
647263899189	Boots&Barkley American Beef Bully Sticks 6ct	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
647263899165	Boots&Barkley American Pork Femur	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
681131857246	Roasted Pig Ear Dog Treats 28oz	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
800443092903	25 PK Natural Pig Ears	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
800443092910	12 PK Natural Pig Ears	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
800443092927	12 PK Smoked Pig Ears	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
800443092934	7 PK Natural Pig Ears	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
800443092941	7 PK Smoked Pig Ears	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263800291	16oz Chicken Chips	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263900151	16oz Salmon Jerky	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263800178	4oz Chicken Jerky	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263510176	4oz Lamb Jerky	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263900175	4 oz Salmon Jerky	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263801175	4oz Beef Jerky	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263800291	16oz Chicken Jerky	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263700157	16oz Pork Jerky	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018021	BIXBI Skin & Coat Beef Liver Jerky 5oz	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018045	BIXBI Skin & Coat Lamb Jerky 5oz	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018007	BIXBI Skin & Coat Chicken Breast Jerky Treats 5oz	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018069	BIXBI Skin & Coat Pork Jerky 5oz	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018144	BIXBI Hip And Joint Pork Jerky 5oz	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018120	BIXBI Hip And Joint Lamb Jerky 5oz	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018083	BIXBI Hip And Joint Chicken Breast Jerky 5oz	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018106	BIXBI Hip And Joint Beef Liver Jerky 5oz	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Bulk	TDBBS, Inc Buffalo Hearts Sliced 3 lbs	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Bulk	TDBBS, Inc Knee Caps 25 Ct	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Unknown	TDBBS, Inc Pork Jerky Strips 16oz	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Unknown	TDBBS, Inc Chicken Jerky 16oz	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Unknown	TDBBS, Inc Turkey Cubes 4.5oz	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Bulk	TDBBS, Inc Pig Snouts 25ct	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Bulk	TDBBS, Inc Beef Lobster Tails 1ct	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Unknown	TDBBS, Inc Turkey Jerky Sticks 6ct	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Unknown	TDBBS, Inc Hearts of Lamb 4oz	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Unknown	TDBBS, Inc Lamb Jerky 4oz	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN

1 Year Best By Date
UPC		Lot/Best By Date
647263800215	Nature’s Deli Chicken Jerky 3lbs	04202013 DEN-10032013 DEN
647263800208	Nature’s Deli Chicken Jerky 2.5lbs	04202013 DEN-10032013 DEN

As Always, Stay Informed …

Bob

Food Alert —- Undeclared Sulfites in Foods — Feb 2013

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Lion Pavilion Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Grassplot Ginger Slices

 LION PAVILION LTD. of 56-15 58^th Street Maspeth, NY 11378 is recalling Grassplot Ginger Slices because it contains undeclared sulfites

Grassplot Ginger Slices is sold in a 100gram (3.5oz) , clear plastic bottle and is uncoded. Product was distributed nationwide. It is a product of China.

Consumers who have purchased Grassplot Ginger Slices are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-326-7718.

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Domega NY International Co., Ltd. at 47-57 Bridgewater Street Brooklyn New York 11222 is recalling GREEN DAY BRAND WHITE MELON SEEDS because they contain undeclared sulfites.

The recalled GREEN DAY BRAND WHITE MELON SEEDS come in a 9.8oz (280gram) clear, plastic bag on a plastic tray insert with the following code: Exp 09/29/2014. The UPC code is 6868978724120. The product was sold in New York City. It is a product of China.

Consumers who have purchased GREEN DAY BRAND WHITE MELON SEEDS should return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 646-388-3032

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Mandy Star Trading Inc. located at 351 Maujer Street in Brooklyn, NY, is recalling “Good Taste” brand preserved fruits due to the presence of undeclared sulfites.

The recalled “Good Taste” brand preserved fruits are packaged in a 14 oz. (400 gram), plastic bag. There is no apparent production code on the package, but a UPC code of 3 867320 507698 can be found on the back of the package.

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.

Consumers who have purchased “Good Taste” brand preserved fruits should contact Mandy Chen at Mandy Star Trading Inc. at (646) 204-5888.

As Always, Stay Informed …

Bob

FOOD RECALLS – Listeria Contamination …

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Food Recalls due to Listeria Contamination.

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Listeria —- What to Do …

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GoldCoast Salads Voluntarily Recalls Blue Crab Spread Due to Possible Health Risk

GoldCoast Salads, a NaplesFlorida firm, is voluntarily recalling it’s Blue Crab Spread that may be contaminated withListeria.

The product being recalled is coded EXP 1-31-13.

The following products are being recalled:

Blue Crab Spread, in containers with a weight of:

• 1 pound and
• a weight of 8 ounces.

The product was produced December 3, 2012 and distributed to stores in the North East and South East United States.

Because of the potential for food borne illness, we urge consumers who have purchased the suspect products not to eat them, but to return them to the point of purchase.

Consumers who may have questions or concerns should contact GoldCoast Salads by calling (239) 513-0430

For Additional Information, please contact:

Peter Radno
GoldCoast Salads
Naples, Florida 34117
(239) 513-0430

Whole Foods Market Expands Its Recall Of Whole Catch Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Because Of Possible Health Risk From Listeria

Austin, TX – Whole Foods Market is recalling an additional lot code (for a total of two lot codes) of Whole Catch Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon (4 oz), UPC code 0 99482 40880 0, cold smoked and sliced, sold in stores in 18 states, The first lot code, 7425A2298B, was recalled on Fri., Jan. 25,

Whole Foods Market is recalling one lot code of Whole Catch Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon (4 oz), cold smoked and sliced, sold in stores in 12 states, because it may contain Listeria Monocytogenes.

The recalled items were sold in stores in:

• Colorado,
• Connecticut,
• Florida,
• Idaho,
• Kansas,
• Maine,
• Massachusetts,
• New Jersey,
• New Mexico,
• New York,
• Rhode Island, and
• Utah.

Updated recall is a second lot code, 7425A2297A. Products with this lot code were sold in stores in :

• Arkansas,
• California,
• Colorado,
• Idaho,
• Kansas,
• Louisiana,
• Nevada,
• New Mexico,
• Oklahoma,
• Texas, and
• Utah.

Both lot codes of the recalled salmon were sold in black-and-gold, flat, rectangular vacuum-sealed packages.

Whole Foods Market Voluntarily Recalls Prepared Food Items Made with Circle Sea Salmon Lox Trim in Two States Due to Possible Health Risk

Whole Foods Market is recalling four items made with Circle Sea Salmon Lox Trim sold in Oregon and Washington state store seafood departments due to possible Listeria Monocytogenes contamination.

The salmon lox trim products (cold smoked salmon lox trim — PLU 97629, Bagel Half with Lox Cream Cheese w/Capers – PLU 92811, Whole Bagel with Lox Cream Cheese with Capers – PLU 98437, Gravlox Cream Cheese Spread – PLU 95307) were sold in clear plastic containers or plastic wrapped with the label “Whole Foods Market.” The recall includes all of these products sold before Jan. 29, 2013.

Sprouters Northwest of Kent, Washington is recalling 1953 pounds of:

• alfalfa,
• clover,
• brocco sandwich sprouts, and
• spicy sprouts

Due to the potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

Products were distributed from 1/10/13 to 1/18/13 in:

•  Washington,
• Oregon,
• Alaska, and
• British Columbia, Canada

Through retail stores and food service distribution chain.

The affected products are:

Product	Size	Best by Date	UPC
Clover Sprouts	5oz container	1/26/2013	0 33383 70235 3
Clover Sprouts	1 lb bag	1/26/2013	0 79566 12351 5
Clover Sprouts	2lb tray	1/26/2013	0 79566 12351 5
Clover Sprouts	4oz container	1/26/2013	8 15098 00201 6
Brocco Sandwich Sprouts	4oz container	1/26/2013	8 15098 00028 9
Spicy sprouts	4oz container	1/26/2013	8 15098 00202 3
Alfalfa sprouts	4oz container	1/31/2013	8 15098 00108 8
Alfalfa sprouts	3oz container	1/31/2013	8 51042 00402 6

Sprouter Northwest Expands Recall to All Varieties of Sprouts Products, Wheatgrass, and Pea Shoots with Any Best by Dates and All Sizes Because of Possible Health Risk

is recalling all varieties of:

• sprouts products,
• wheatgrass and
• pea shoots

Due to the potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

The affected products are sold under the Sprouters Northwest and LifeForce brand names and are packaged in:

•  plastic clamshell containers,
• plastic cups,
• plastic trays in 3 oz., 4 oz., 5 oz., and in
• plastic 1 lb. 2lb, or 5lb. bags.
• The Best by Dates are including all and up to 2/17/2013.

As Always, Stay Informed …

Bob

ps – Listeria — What to Do

Massive Recall – Delifish Contaminated Listeria – Is Your State involved??

Product Recall Because of Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Risk

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Delifish has decided to expand the recall to include cold smoked products related to Julian dates 235 to 345, the previous voluntary recall included cold smoked products related to Julian dates 249- 291 due to Listeria monocytogenes.

Product was possibly distributed in the:

• CA,
• NC,
• VA,
• OH,
• MA,
• IL,
• FL,
• GA,
• TX,
• DE,
• NJ,
• NY,
• PA,
• WA and
• Puerto Rico

and reached consumers through retail stores Under the following brand names:

•  Food Service Cold Smoked Salmon Trim 1 lb. Lot #’s = 235 thru 345, 6oz
• Royal Fjord Smoked Toppers, UPC = 810230000561, Lot #’s = 235 thru 345, and
• Royal Fjord Sliced Smoked Salmon Loin, 12-14 oz. Lot #’s= 235 thru 345 and 5 lb. cold smoked pieces Lot #’s= 235 thru 345, 
• Royal Fjord 5 oz. rounds UPC= 810230000127, Lot #’s = 235 thru 345,
• 4 oz. New England Smoked Salmon UPC = 810230000066 Lot #’s = 235 thru 345,
•  3oz Pacific Supreme UPC # 058138102448 Lot #’s = 235 thru 345,
•  20oz Sam’s UPC# 073030805167 Lot #’s = 235 thru 345,
•  2 – 3lb Icy Point NO UPC Lot #’s = 235 thru 345,
•  8oz Lassco Select Gourmet UPC # 072840017081 Lot #’s = 235 thru 345, 3oz Bacon Lascco UPC #072840017036 Lot #’s = 235 thru 345,
• 5lb Natural Trimming NO UPC Lot #’s = 235 thru 345,
• 4lb Trimming with preservatives NO UPC Lot #’s = 235 thru 345,
•  6oz Party Platter NO UPC Lot #’s = 235 thru 345,
• 16oz Nova (Wheel) UPC # 072840007273 Lot #’s = 235 thru 345, 
• 4oz Nova Lascco UPC #072840017050 Lot #’s = 235 thru 345, 
• 8oz Nathans UPC # 073030803699 Lot #’s = 235 thru 345,
• 3oz Nathans UPC # 073030803682 Lot #’s = 235 thru 345, and
• 4oz 3 Star UPC # 072840017517 Lot #’s = 235 thru 345.

For Listeria Detailed Fact Sheet Click this link

For Origina Press Release Click here :

As Always, Stay Informed …

Bob

Food ALERT LISTERIA Listeria monocytogenes

KNOTT’S FINE FOODS RECALLS CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK

Knott’s Fine Foods, Inc. of Paris, TN, is recalling its

• 3 ounce Chicken Salad Sandwiches with an
• Expiration date of 1/29/13 and earlier
• Contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

The recalled Chicken Salad Sandwiches were distributed in in 35 retail stores in:

•  West Tennessee,
• Western Kentucky and
• North Mississippi

The product comes in a 3 ounce black wedge with clear plastic film closure.

UPC code is 0-11984-01132-6.

All expiration dates 1/29/13 and earlier are being recalled.

As Always, Stay Informed …

Bob

Yikes!!!! e-Coli Alert for Mo and IA

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Homestead Creamery Artisan Cheese Removed from Store Shelves

Preliminary test results received from the Missouri State Health Laboratory indicate contaminated cheese with Shiga-Toxin producing E.coli, which can lead to food borne illness.

Confirmatory tests are ongoing.The withdrawn cheese was sold at Homestead Creamery facility in Jamesport, Mo. and may have been sold by the following retailers:

• HyVee in Liberty, Mo.
• HyVee in Trenton, Mo.
• Benedict Builders’ Farm in Knob Noster, Mo.
• Milton Creamery in Milton, Iowa.

The Homestead Creamery plant license to sell milk products in Missouri has been temporarily suspended, pending the results of the investigation by the State Milk Board and Missouri departments of Agriculture and Health and Senior Services.

As Always, Stay Informed …

Bob

ps – E.coli Fact Sheet Here

FOOD ALERT – Botulism

True Taste, LLC of Kenosha, WI, is recalling it’s vacuum packaged due to Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life threatening illness or death.  Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.

To see the Product Labels recalled, use this link:

• Hot Smoked Rainbow Trout,
• Hot Smoked Whitefish,
• Hot Smoked Herring,
• Hot Smoked Mackerel,
• Hot Smoked Salmon Steak,
• Cold Smoked Mackerel, and
• Cold Smoked Whitefish

S&M International Inc, Bayonne, NJ is recalling Yang Sheng cooked salted duck eggs, because it contaminated with Clostridium botulinum,

The recalled eggs were distributed between August to October 2012 to stores and markets located in:

• New York City area,
• PA,
• VA,
• MI.

As Always, Stay Informed …

Bob