FOOD RECALLS — Is your State Involved?

Food Recall Cans Whole Pinto Beans 29 oz (in salted water)

• To identify cans, consumers should look for this code in the can: PINTO LP, BEST BY 01.03.2015 , “Time” 3003. These products were distributed in businesses nationwide from January 7 this year, 2013 to Feb. 6 ( 2013)
• The product with this code shall be returned to the local supermarket to get reimbursed for the full value thereof. 
• Consumers should call 1-866-251-8268.
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New Chapter, Inc. is recalling a limited number of packages of its 90 count Probiotic Elderberry dietary supplement because it may contain an undeclared allergen – soy.Â

• ELDERBERRY   FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE  
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Daesang America Inc. One University Plaza, Suite 603, Hackensack, NJ 07601 is recalling its 500gram (17.64 Ounce) packages of Sesame and Garlic flavored Mixed Soy Bean Paste because they may contain undeclared peanuts.

• FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE  
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Pro-Amino International Inc. is recalling protein bars which contain Salmonella. The product is the ProtiDiet High Protein Chocolate Dream Bar, sold in 210 gram (7.4 oz.) packages, 7 bars per package

• Where is it Distributed?  
• The Canadian-manufactured ProtiDiet High Protein Chocolate Dream Bars were sent to distributors and retail outlets in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia. 
• It was also available for sale on the Internet.
• FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE    
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All non-expired products RECALLED by The Gift Shop at Buffalo Trace Distillery listed below due to mislabeling and undeclared allergens including wheat, soy, anchovy, and/or milk.

• The recalled units were distributed to retail grocery stores, specialty stores, liquor stores, and online in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, and also Wasa, British Columbia, Canada and West Midlands, UK between January 2012 to January 2013. 
• Product Labels 
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• FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE  

As Always, Stay Informed …

Bob

Alert! FOOD RECALL

Alert! Once Again another Food Recall

Specific Lots Of Hunt’s Tomato Sauce Recalled For Can
Defect

ConAgra Foods, Omaha, Neb., is initiating a product recall for specific lots of its 8 ounce Hunt’s Tomato Sauce (regular variety) and Hunt’s Tomato Sauce No Salt Added that were packaged in cans containing a defect in the inner lining.

Although there is no food safety concern associated with the product, the can defect may cause the can to swell and the product to spurt out when opened.

ConAgra Foods is advising consumers who have purchased either of these from Best By dates shown to call 866-511-7752 to ask any questions, or to arrange for replacement.

Regional Recall Of Thomas’, Sara Lee, Publix, And Weight Watchers Bagels

BBU, Inc., the parent of the Bimbo Bakeries companies, has initiated a voluntary recall due to possible presence of fragments of metal caused by a faulty manufacturing part. Recalled products are the following fresh bagels with “Best Buy” dates (month and day) “JAN 18″ to and including “JAN 27″found on the lock tab bag closures in the following states:

Thomas’ Everything Bagels 1 lb 4 oz	AL, FL, GA, TN
Thomas’ Blueberry Bagels 1 lb 4 oz	AL, FL, GA, TN
Thomas’ Onion Bagels 1 lb 4 oz	AL, FL, GA, TN
Thomas’ Plain Bagels 1 lb 4 oz	AL, FL, GA, TN
Thomas’ Cinnamon Raisin Bagels 1 lb 4 oz	AL, FL, GA, TN
Thomas’ Hearty Grains 100% Whole Wheat Bagels 1 lb 4 oz	AL, FL, GA, TN
Thomas’ Cinnamon Swirl Bagels 1 lb 4 oz	AL, FL, GA, TN
Thomas’ Honey Wheat Bagels 1 lb 4 oz	AL, FL, GA, TN
Sara Lee Deluxe Bagels Honey Wheat 20 oz	AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN
Sara Lee Deluxe Bagels Plain 20 oz	AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN
Sara Lee Deluxe Bagels Blueberry 20 oz	AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN
Sara Lee Deluxe Bagels Cinnamon Raisin 20 oz	AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN
Publix Premium Original Bagels 20 oz	AL, FL, GA., SC, TN
Publix Premium Multi-Grain Bagels 20 oz	AL, FL, GA., SC, TN
Publix Premium Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bagels 20 oz	AL, FL, GA., SC, TN
Weight Watchers 6 Original Bagels 15 oz	AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, TN

The company announced the recall after discovering metal fragments in two packages

Consumers who have purchased the product can return the product to its place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-984-0989 at any time 24 hours a day.

Southwest Ice Cream Specialties Conducts Voluntary Recall of ShurFine® Brand “Creamery Select Premium Ice Cream Dulce de Leche” 1.75 Quarts Ice Cream Because Package

May Contain Praline Pecan Ice Cream Which May Contain Undeclared Allergens (Wheat, Soy and Pecans)

Impacts ShurFine® “Creamery Select (Premium Ice Cream) Dulce de Leche” ice cream sold in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas

This product is produced by the Southwest Ice Cream Specialties processing facility in McKinney, Texas, and is sold at various retail outlets under the ShurFine brand name.

Size	Name	Flavor	UPC #	Date	Plant Code
1.75 quarts (1.66L) “scround” container	ShurFine “Creamery Select” Premium Ice Cream	Dulce de Leche carton with incorrect product and “ShurFine Praline Pecan” lid	015400224840	Best By NOV 8, 2014	48-3202-F

• The affected product has a “Best By” date of November 8, 2014, and was sold by retailers in
• Arizona,
• Arkansas,
• Colorado,
• Kansas,
• Oklahoma,
• New Mexico and
• Texas.

The carton carries the above referenced Universal Product Code (UPC) and plant code 48-3202-F.

Consumers who purchased the product may discard it and return the product package to the place of purchase for a full refund or exchange. Consumers with questions can contact the Southwest Ice Cream Specialties at 1-800-587-2259 between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Central Time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

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

CHOKING ALERT – Anaphylaxis, and Food choke hazards

I don’t like to be melodramatic about food alerts, but …. in this case – these Alerts are Super Serious for everyone.  And it’s not just Allergens – some of these Foods contain foreign objects, pieces of plastic and so on, so … please read and forward this post or the Link to this post to others.  Thanks.

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Sukhi’s Gourmet Indian Foods is alerting customers that because of a label error, a single lot code of Red Curry with Vegetables contains undeclared shrimp.

• Consumers who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to shrimp, run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions
• The product was shipped to distributers in California, Texas, Minnesota and Georgia, between the dates of 5/21/2012 and 10/15/2013.
• Sukhi’s is voluntarily recalling Lot code 3390113612 with a Use-By Date of 5/14/2013 with a UPC code: 7-67226-02901-6
• Sukhi’s became aware of the error, after receiving a customer complaint.
• Consumers who have purchased product with this lot code should return the product to the store where it was purchased to receive a replacement or a refund.
• For questions, consumers can call Sukhi’s Gourmet Indian Foods at 1-888-4SUKHIS from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST, Monday thru Friday

Newman’s Own, Inc. announced the recall of Newman’s Own Lite Honey Mustard Dressing because it contains undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume the Newman’s Own Lite Honey Mustard Dressing with the affected time code.

• The products are sold in retail stores in the Eastern to Midwestern US.
• The affected packages are 16 fl. oz. bottles of Newman’s Own Lite Honey Mustard Dressing that
• Have a sell-by date of 16 OCT 13 M with a time stamp from 12:47 – 13:30 and
• UPC code of 0 20662 00292 1

Price Chopper Supermarkets is recalling certain Cinnamon Nut Coffee Cakes purchased only at the Mountain Rd. store in Worcester, MA, because they were

• Incorrectly labeled as Pumpkin Coffee Cakes and therefore
• Did not list tree nuts as an ingredient.
• The cakes were purchased at the Mountain Road store only (located at 72 Pullman St. in Worcester)

Tri City Cheese and Meats, a Kawkawlin, Mich., establishment, is recalling Jalapeño Vienna sausage products because they are misbranded in that they contain monosodium glutamate (MSG), which is not declared on the label,

Suzanna’s Kitchen, a Duluth, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 35,800 pounds of breaded chicken products because they may contain pieces of plastic.

Serenade Foods, Inc., a Milford, Ind 061-2012 , Indiana Firm Recalls Chicken Strip Products That May Contain Foreign Materials (Sep 14, 2012)chicken strip products that may contain foreign materials, fragments of plastic,

• The products have a use by date of Jan. 17, 2014.  The products were packaged on Jan. 17, 2012 and shipped to a distributor in Lakeland, Florida for further distribution
• 7.5-lb cases containing 30-oz. cartons of “Milford Valley Farms Crunchy Chicken Strips”

 Klement Sausage Company Inc., a Milwaukee, Wis. establishment, is recalling frozen bratwurst patties because they may

contain foreign materials—pieces of a plastic pen, 060-2012 , Recall Notification Report, Bratwurst Patties

The products subject to recall include:

• 10-lb. cases containing 4-ounce patties of KLEMENT SAUSAGE CO. BRATWURST PATTY.
• Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Jeff Klement, the company’s vice president of special projects, at (414) 744-2330 x244.

As Always, Stay Informed …

Bob

Listeria Food Contamination – ALERT – TIME SENSITIVE

The Ultimate Meatless Burger and Falafel, from VEGGIE PATCH, with the specific use-by dates and UPC codes listed below were distributed to a select number of retailers and distributors.

• 9-ounce trays of refrigerated, fully cooked, VEGGIE PATCH, The Ultimate Meatless Burger with a Use-By date, Jan/12/2013; UPC code 6-10129-00211-5 (which can be found on back of package)
• 9-ounce trays of refrigerated, fully cooked, VEGGIE PATCH, Falafel with a Use-By date, Jan/15/2013; UPC code 6-10129-06619-3 (which can be found on back of package)

The following states are on Alert:

• NY,
• CT,
• PA,
• FL,
• IL,
• MD,
• IN,
• WI,
• VA,
• NJ and
• DE.

Consumers who purchased any product with the specific use-by dates and UPC codes listed above are asked to dispose of the product. They should email contactus@veggiepatch.com to arrange for a full refund.  The recall affects only these two items

Stop & Shop alerts customers to voluntary recall of

• The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC, following a recall by Veggie Patch, announced it removed from sale packages of ultimate meatless burgers due to possible contamination by listeria monocytogenes. The following product is included in this recall:
• Veggie Patch Ultimate Meatless Burger, UPC 61012900211, 9 oz., sell by date of January 12, 2013

Customers who have purchased the product should discard any unused portions and bring their purchase receipt to Stop & Shop for a full refund.

About Stop & Shop

The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC operates more than 400 stores throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, New York, and New Jersey. The company helps support local communities fight hunger, combat childhood cancer and promote general health and wellness – with emphasis on children’s educational and support programs.

Spence and Co Ltd, BrocktonMA, a smoked salmon company is recalling New York-Style Nova Lox, 4oz, Code/Lot: 9720704 due to an abundance of caution because of contamination by Listeria monocytogenes

The recalled product is identified and distributed as follows:

Through Distributors in:

• IL,
• MO,
• NJ,
• MA and in the
• Detroit area

Also distributed to the following retail stores

Earthfare:

• AL,
• NC,
• GA,
• SC,
• TN,
• FL &
• OH

Shaws Suprmarkets

New England (expiration date 10.21.12)

Roche Bros:

• MA on 9.26.12 (expiration date 10.19.12).

Fresh Markets: In FL,

• GA,
• KY,
• IL,
• AL,
• AZ,
• OH,
• TN,
• SC,
• VA,
• IN,
• MI,
• OK &
• KS

Consumers who have purchased either product should get in touch with the place of purchase for a full refund or contact our Consumer number: 508 427 5577, between 9am and 4pm EST.

As Always, Stay Informed …

Bob 

Listeria Fact Sheet – What to Do

Food Recalls due to Undeclared Ingredients – Food Allergy Alert

 Food RECALLS Due to Undeclared Allergens:

• Berres Brothers, Inc. of Watertown, Wisconsin is recalling:

Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters,
Chocolate & Peanut Butter and
Monkey Mocha and
Lunch with Elvis regular and decaffeinated whole bean and ground coffees.

PRODUCT IMAGES HERE

The reason for this recall/alert is because these products may contain an undeclared nut allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

• Whole Alternatives, LLC of Louisville, KY Recalls Harris Teeter Dried Apricots and Dried Golden Raisins Due to Undeclared sulphur dioxide.  Consumers who have purchased this product and who may be sensitive to sulphur dioxide should not consume the product and are urged to return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact Whole Alternatives at 502-561- 5530, Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm EST.

• Focus Products Group International, LLC Announces a Nationwide Recall of Cocoa Latte™ Hot Drink Makers Due to Possible Lead Risk

• Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is recalling a limited amount of

Chicken of the Sea Brand     7-ounce cans of      solid white albacore tuna in water.

Due to a labeling error, the product label does not state the product “contains soy,” a recognized allergen, Consumers looking for additional information can call our 24 hour Recall Information line at 1-877-843-6376

• Jimmy Dean® is voluntarily recalling a partial production run of the brand’s butcher wrapped Food service product,

Jimmy Dean French Toast & Sausage Sandwich with the code “12292P1” on the back label under the products ingredient statement,

as a precautionary measure because the product may contain the undeclared allergens egg and soy, not listed on the label. This recall is due to a labeling error, in which the wrong ingredient statement may have been applied to a small number of sandwiches. The recall affects 1,110 pounds of product with the code 12292P1 on the back panel.

 As Always, Stay Informed …

Bob

Food Alert – Salmonella Contamination

Food Alert – Salmonella Contamination

 

• Wellements LLC Recalls Baby Move™ Prune Concentrate Because 0f Possible Health Risk

Wellements LLC is issuing a voluntary recall of Baby Move™ Prune Concentrate liquid dietary supplement, due to Salmonella contamination.  This 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

•  Pennsylvania Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination

Cargill Meat Solutions, a Wyalusing, Pa., establishment, is recalling 29,339 pounds of fresh ground beef products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis

As Always, Stay Informed …

FOOD ALERT – USDA … July 2012

Another FYI regarding Allergens & metal fragments in food.

Again, thanks go to the USDA for these alerts.

• URGENT: Recalling Due to Undeclared Eggs

Fruiti Pops, Inc. is recalling 178 dozen Fruiti Pops 4 ounce Classic Coconut frozen dessert bars because they may contain egg yolk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious and life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Full Details with Recall Link Fruiti Pops, Inc

•  BI-LO Issues Class II Recall On Southern Home Brand Bacon Ranch Salad Mix & Creamy Parmesan Salad Mix

Today BI-LO announced an immediate Class II voluntary recall of two store brand products, the Southern Home Bacon Ranch Salad Mix and the Southern Home Creamy Parmesan Salad Mix. According to the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the reason for the recall is the potential for the product to contain small metal fragments.

Full Details with BI-LO Link

• CDFA Announces Recall Of Andante Dairy Cheese  

Multiple lots of cheeses made by Andante Dairy in Petaluma, California are the subject of a recall and quarantine order announced by California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Whiteford. The quarantine is based on a determination that a lack of proper pasteurization could have allowed dangerous pathogens to survive in the products.

Full Details with Recall CDFA Link

 As Always, Stay Informed …

Bob Lee

Listeria Contamination – USDA Recalls … 7-8-2012

Hi Everyone,

Another FYI regarding LISTERIA CONTAMINATION, thanks go to the USDA for these alerts.

• Listeria Contamination in Queso Fresco, Fresh Cheese

Queso Fresco Cheese

Full Details with Queso Fresco Link

• Dole Fresh Vegetables Announces Precautionary Recall of Limited Number of Salads_

Dole Fresh Vegetables is voluntarily recalling 2,598 cases of bagged salad. The product being recalled is Dole Hearts of Romaine coded 0540N165112A or B, with Use-by date of June 26 and UPC 7143000956 due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes.

Full Details at Dole Recall Link.

•  ITO EN Asks Hawaii Customers of Aloha Maid Coconut Water with Pineapple to Return Product to Store

ITO EN USA requests that Hawaii customers of its canned Aloha Maid Coconut Water with Pineapple purchased since May 16, 2012 return the products to stores for a refund. The drink can is stamped on underside with the code IHMAY0913 and the UPC Code is 8-35146-00818-3.

Full Details at ITO EN USA Link:

The product has an “off smell” and should not be consumed. The company has no reports of anyone becoming seriously ill from consuming the product. ITO EN is researching the cause and is starting this voluntary recall as a precautionary measure.

•  ***UPDATED CONSUMER ALERT*** Listeria Contamination in Certain Mexicali Cheese Corp. Products

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel Aubertine today warned consumers in the metropolitan New York area, including Queens, the Bronx, and Brooklyn, to not consume certain cheese products made by Mexicali Cheese Corp. located at 91-52 87th Street in Woodhaven, New York due to possible Listeria contamination.

Full Details at Mexicali Cheese Corp Recall:

As Always, Stay Informed …

Bob

• Listeria Contamination Link – What to Do

Foodborne Illness Again at Restaurant Chain

Did You Know … Tainted Sprouts – Foodborne Illness

Ok, now I never ate at a Jimmy John’s restaurant (never even heard of them before) but here’s some news you want to be aware of.

Raw sprouts from the sandwich chain have been linked to an outbreak of foodborne illness — again.

The CDC said that:

• 12 cases of E. coli poisoning in five states are linked to raw clover sprouts eaten at Jimmy John’s restaurants.
• This comes a year after 140 salmonella illnesses  were linked to the chain’s suppliers
• This also comes after 2009 salmonella outbreak in several Midwestern states and
• The chain’s suppliers were suspected in an E. coli outbreak inBoulder,Colo.in 2008.

 I just thought the CDC’s info was worthy of note especially with all those food poisoning articles at the end of last year.  Pretty scary shit when you think about it. Well anyway – and if you haven’t done so, as I always recommend, sign-up for the CDC updates, and all the other government agency updates. They really do help with making food choices and food decisions.  And – you can always visit here for what’s going down and how to take care of some of these foodborne illnesses (food-poisoning as I see it).

 As Always, Stay informed, Stay Healthy, and

Until Next Time …

Bob Lee

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