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Salmonella Contamination Forces Recall of Some Products Containing Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:37:04 +0000

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking steps to protect the public following the early identification of Salmonella Tennessee in one company’s supply of hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP). This is a common ingredient used most frequently as a flavor enhancer in many processed foods, including soups, sauces, chilis, stews, hot dogs, gravies, seasoned snack foods, dips and dressings.

In coordination with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, other federal agencies, and state health departments, FDA is closely monitoring and assessing the potential risks of illness from affected products.

“Our investigators were able to identify this problem before any illnesses occurred,” said FDA commissioner Dr. Margaret A. Hamburg. “While the investigation is continuing, the agency is supporting reasonable steps to continue to protect the public health.”

The manufacturer of the affected product is Basic Food Flavors Inc in Las Vegas, Nevada. Only HVP manufactured by Basic Food Flavors is involved in this recall. The FDA conducted an investigation at the facility after a customer of Basic Food
Flavors reported finding Salmonella Tennessee in one production lot of HVP to the new FDA Reportable Food Registry.

FDA collected and analyzed samples at the facility and confirmed the presence of Salmonella Tennessee in the company’s processing equipment. The company is recalling all hydrolyzed vegetable protein in powder and paste form that it has produced since Sept. 17, 2009.

“This situation clearly underscores the need for new food safety legislation to equip FDA with the tools we need to prevent contamination,” said Dr. Jeff Farrar, associate commissioner for food protection, FDA’s Office of Foods.

At this time, there are no known illnesses associated with this contamination.

At this time, FDA is taking several steps to instruct industry and protect consumers from potential Salmonella infection.

FDA is advising industry that the recalled bulk HVP product should be destroyed or reconditioned according to FDA-approved procedures. FDA is also recommending recalls of certain products that might be eaten by consumers without any processing or
cooking steps to address the potential risk.

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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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New Jersey Firm Recalls 1485 Pounds of Ready-To-Eat Sausage Products

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:30:10 +0000

Schmalz European Provisions, a Springfield, N.J., establishment, is recalling approximately 1,485 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage products that may contain foreign materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The product subject to recall includes:

* 12-ounce packages of “Applegate Farms CERTIFIED ORGANIC FIRE ROASTED RED PEPPER FULLY COOKED CHICKEN & TURKEY SAUSAGE.” Each package also indicates “KEEP REFRIGERATED” and “SKINLESS” on the label.Each package has a USE BY/FREEZE BY date of February 28, 2010 and “Heating Instructions” on the back of the label. Also, the products bear the establishment number “P-5411″ inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were produced on January 7, 2010 and were distributed to retailers in California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, and Texas.

The problem was discovered after the company reported consumer complaints about finding plastic materials 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 this product should contact a physician.

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 about the recall should contact Emily Colon, Quality Assurance Specialist, at (800) 587-5858.

Source: FSIS

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Daniele International Inc. Expands Recall to Include Approximately 17,235 Pounds of Ready-to-eat Varieties of Italian Sausage Products

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:37:44 +0000

Daniele International Inc., an establishment with operations in Pascoag and Mapleville, R.I., has expanded its January 23 recall to include approximately 17,235 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) varieties of Italian sausage products, including salami/salame, that may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The recall is being expanded as a result of a confirmed finding of Salmonella in an unopened salami product reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health. The product was sampled during the course of an ongoing investigation of a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella serotype Montevideo illnesses. The product tested was not included in the previous recall (FSIS Recall 006-2010) issued January 23, but is similar to products bought by customers who later became sick in the Montevideo investigation. Product subject to the expanded recall may have been cross-contaminated with black pepper before it was packed. The company believes that black pepper is a possible source of Salmonella contamination.

Further testing is ongoing at a state health partner laboratory, and may determine if the product contained the Salmonella Montevideo strain associated with the multi-state outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FSIS, state health and agriculture departments, and Daniele International are cooperating in this investigation. The investigation is ongoing, and has not yet definitively identified a food vehicle(s).

FSIS is continuing to work with the CDC, FDA, affected state public health partners, and the company on the investigation and will update the public on the progress of this investigation as information becomes available.

The products subject to recall include: [Recall Labels]

Packages of “DANIELE HOT SOPRESSATA CALABRESE,” produced on 11/7/09, 12/16/09 and 12/18/09.
Packages of “DANIELE SOPRESSATA CALABRESE,” produced on 12/16/09 and 12/18/09.
Packages of “BOAR’S HEAD BRAND HOT SOPRESSATA CALABRESE,” produced on 11/28/09, 12/9/09 and 12/14/09.

Each package bears a label with establishment number “EST. 54” inside the USDA mark of inspection and weighs approximately 3 to 3.5 pounds. These products were distributed to retail establishments nationwide.

Source: FSIS

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International Meat Co., Inc.,Chicago, Ill., Recalls 6,152 Pounds of Ground Beef Products

admin — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:34:19 +0000

International Meat Co., Inc., a Chicago, Ill., establishment is recalling approximately 6,152 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The products subject to recall include: [View Labels]

* “5-pound, plastic lined boxes of “International Meat Co., PURVEYOR OF FINE MEATS TO HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS, BEEF PATTIES.” Each box bears the establishment number “EST. 22080″ inside the USDA mark of inspection and identifying package codes of “061709,” “061809″ or “061909.”
* “5- and 10-pound bags of bulk “International Meat Co., BEEF PATTIE MIX.” Each bag bears the establishment number “EST. 22080″ inside the USDA mark of inspection and identifying package codes of “061709,” “061809″ or “061909.”
* “10-pound bags of “International Meat Co., GROUND BEEF.” Each box bears the establishment number “EST. 22080″ inside the USDA mark of inspection and identifying package codes of “061709,” “061809″ or “061909.”
* “10-pound bags of “Packed For, Purely Gourmet & Organic, Ground Beef.” Each box bears the establishment number “EST. 22080″ inside the USDA mark of inspection and identifying package codes of “061709,” “061809″ or “061909.”

These ground beef products were produced on June 17, 2009, through June 19, 2009, and were shipped to distributors and restaurants in the Chicago, Ill., metropolitan area.

The problem was discovered through FSIS microbiological sampling. FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a physician.

E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. The very young, seniors and persons with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness.

Source: FSIS

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Unilever Recall Imported Knorr® Kosher Soup Mix – Chicken Vegetable Flavor with Pasta

admin — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:42:48 +0000

Unilever United States, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Knorr® Kosher Soup Mix – Chicken Vegetable Flavor with Pasta imported from Israel because it contains undeclared egg.

Persons who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. The situation has been investigated and corrected.

The product was distributed nationwide. There have been no reported cases of illness.

Product Name and Description: Knorr® Kosher Soup Mix – Chicken Vegetable Flavor with Pasta (imported from Israel)packed in a pouch (bag) 2.18 oz (62 g).

The product was manufactured in Israel by Unilever Bestfoods Israel Ltd. and imported and distributed by a third party (see back of package).

UNIT UPC: 4800170660 (located on the back of the pouch under the bar code) – including all “BEST-IF-USED-BY” dates (located on a panel next to the UPC). The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing egg was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of egg.

Consumers who have the Knorr® Kosher Soup Mix – Chicken Vegetable Flavor with Pasta product are asked to discard it and call 877-270-7412, which is operational 24 hours a day, for information on the recall and to request a full refund. In addition, a consumer services representative is available between the hours of 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM EDT.

This recall involves only ONE product, Knorr® Kosher Soup Mix – Chicken Vegetable Flavor with Pasta. Therefore, no other Knorr® products, including the following, are affected by this recall: Knorr® brand kosher soup mixes, Knorr® non-kosher soup mixes, Knorr® classic sauces, pasta sauces, recipe mixes, Knorr® bouillon cubes and granulate, gravies, and Knorr®/Lipton® sides (Fiesta, Cajun, Asian, Italian, Pasta, Rice and Sides Plus™ Veggies.)

Source: FDA

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Wei-Chuan USA of Calif. Recalls 89,531 Pounds of Granulated Chicken Bouillon Products

admin — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:38:19 +0000

Wei-Chuan USA, Inc., a Bell Gardens, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 89,531 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) has announced.

FSIS is recalling these products because the chicken bouillon does not meet poultry products inspection or poultry exemption requirements. Specifically, it could not be determined that the poultry ingredients used in the bouillon products were prepared under inspection as required by federal regulations or under a foreign inspection system determined to be equivalent. The poultry ingredient is determined to be ineligible when the source of the ingredients cannot be determined.

The problem was discovered after Customs and Border Protection notified FSIS of the ineligible imported products which originated from an unapproved source. The granulated chicken bouillon products were distributed to retail establishments in California, Illinois, New Jersey, Texas and Washington. FSIS has received no reports of illness as a result of consuming this product.

The products subject to recall include: [View Labels]

1-pound cans of “WEI-CHUAN Granulated Chicken Bouillon.”
2.2-pound cans of “WEI-CHUAN Granulated Chicken Bouillon.”
5-pound plastic pouches of “WEI-CHUAN Granulated Chicken Bouillon.”

Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact Mike Grasso at (571) 239-4511.

Source: FSIS

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Northern Star Co. Initiates Recall of Retail Potato Products

admin — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:24:08 +0000

Northern Star Co. today initiated a voluntary product recall of certain retail cut-and-bagged potato products. The recall is being initiated due to laboratory testing that showed a package of Simply Potatoes Southwest Style Hash Browns to contain Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.

The affected products include the following items, with “use by” dates on the package of March 29, 2009 to April 3, 2009:

       Brand                     Product                         UPC Code
  Simply Potatoes    Shredded Hash Browns - 20 oz. bag          20169-22233
  Simply Potatoes    Southwest Style Hash Browns - 20 oz. bag   20169-22236
  Simply Potatoes    Homestyle Slices - 20 oz. bag              20169-22237
  Simply Potatoes    Red Potato Wedges - 20 oz. bag             20169-22238
  Diners Choice      Shredded Hash Browns - 2 lb. bag           20169-22223
  Farm Fresh         Shredded Hash Browns - 16 oz. bag          20169-22533

There have been no illnesses associated with consumption of these products.

Northern Star Co. potato products are considered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a “not ready to eat” product, meaning that consumers must cook them properly to ensure they are safe to eat. Proper cooking of these products to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit for two minutes kills Listeria bacteria. However, consumers may return the product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund or replacement.

This recall affects only retail products, not Northern Star Co. foodservice products.

Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially serious disease marked by fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Healthy people rarely contract listeriosis, but it can cause fatal infections in high-risk groups such as infants, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. Listeriosis can also lead to miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women.

Consumer inquiries can be directed to Northern Star Co.’s consumer hotline at 1-800-228-8105.

Source: Northern Star Co.

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Hershey Import Company Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall on Certain Snacks

admin — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 01:24:23 +0000

Hershey Import Company is voluntarily recalling the lots identified below of certain varieties of snacks sold under the following brands: Express Snacks, Grateful Harvest, Woodfield Farms, Woodstock Farms, Bridgehampton Gorp, Full Circle, Nature’s Promise, and Sun Harvest. Certain Hershey Import Company packaged and bulk products listed below also are being voluntarily recalled.
These products are being recalled out of an abundance of caution because they contain peanuts which have the potential of being exposed to Salmonella at the Peanut Corporation of America’s (“PCA”) Blakely, Georgia manufacturing facility. Hershey Import Company is voluntarily recalling specific lots of the products listed at the end of this release that contain peanuts manufactured at PCA’s Blakely, Georgia peanut plant.

Hershey Import Company is not affiliated with The Hershey Company, which manufactures and distributes REESE’S branded products as well as a wide range of other confectionery products.

Hershey Import Company’s, Edison, NJ manufacturing facility, where each of the below listed products were manufactured, has been tested extensively for the presence of Salmonella and to date, all test results have been negative. In addition, Hershey Import Company has not received any consumer complaints of symptoms related to Salmonella.

Hershey Import Company requests that consumers check the lot numbers of any of the below-listed products they may have purchased. The affected lot numbers are limited to:

        Lot Codes - 7001 through 9029 (inclusive)
        Expiration Dates - 01/01/08 through 01/29/10 (inclusive)

The lot number can be found on the back panel. If consumers find that they have these products in their possession marked with any of these specific lot codes or expiration dates, they are asked not to consume the products. Consumers seeking a refund for recalled products should return the product to their place of purchase. Other lot numbers of Hershey Import Company products are not affected by this recall. Hershey Import Company intends to update this notice as the situation develops.

People infected with Salmonella can have some or all of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious disease, including headache, joint pain, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

The following products, with the lot numbers and expiration dates stated above, are being recalled by Hershey Import Company and are being removed from retail stores until an alternate supply of peanuts is identified.

  Brand              Description                         Size   UPC
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  EXPRESS SNACKS     ES ATHLETES MIX (9-2)               2 oz   07523984532
  EXPRESS SNACKS     ES MASTER ZEN PARTY (9-1.875)   1.875 oz   07523988440
  EXPRESS SNACKS     ES PEANUTS HONEY RST (9-2.75)    2.75 oz   07523988441
  EXPRESS SNACKS     ES PEANUTS RS (9-3)                 3 oz   07523988442
  EXPRESS SNACKS     ES RAISIN NUT MIX (9-2.5)         2.5 oz   07523986532
  EXPRESS SNACKS     ES TROPICAL SNACK (9-2.25)       2.25 oz   07523988232
  EXPRESS SNACKS     ES ATHLETES MIX (12-10RT)          10 oz   07523900194
  EXPRESS SNACKS     ES PEANUTS HON RSTD (12-11.5RT)  11.5 oz   07523900200

  GRATEFUL HARVEST   GH CALIFORNIA SUPREME (12-14)      14 oz   78962290795
  GRATEFUL HARVEST   GH CASCADE TRAIL MIX (12-13.5)   13.5 oz   78962290797
  GRATEFUL HARVEST   GH ON THE TRAIL (12-14)            14 oz   78962290807

  WOODFIELD FARMS    WF CALIFORNIA SUPREME (12-14)      14 oz   07523922112
  WOODFIELD FARMS    WF CASCADE TRAIL MIX (12-13.5)   13.5 oz   07523922114
  WOODFIELD FARMS    WF CHOCOLATE CHERRY MUNCH12-14     14 oz   07523922121
  WOODFIELD FARMS    WF CHOCO CRANBERRY CRUNCH12-13     13 oz   07523922126
  WOODFIELD FARMS    WF GOURMET TRAIL MIX (12-14)       14 oz   07523922135
  WOODFIELD FARMS    WF MASTER ZEN PARTY MIX12-10.5   10.5 oz   07523922137
  WOODFIELD FARMS    WF MOCHA MADNESS MIX (12-14)       14 oz   07523922138
  WOODFIELD FARMS    WF ON THE TRAIL (12-14)            14 oz   07523922139
  WOODFIELD FARMS    WF WASABI PARTY MIX (12-9)          9 oz   07523922142
  WOODFIELD FARMS    WF SUNGLOW SNACK MIX (12-14)       14 oz   07523922164

  WOODSTOCK FARMS    WS NUTS OVER PEANUTS 8 x 6          6 oz   04256301383
  WOODSTOCK FARMS    WS BAJA FIESTA 8-12                12 oz   04256300925
  WOODSTOCK FARMS    WS BAJA FIESTA 15#                 15 lb   04256300325
  WOODSTOCK FARMS    WS CALIFORNIA SUPREME ZL(8-16)     16 oz   04256300876
  WOODSTOCK FARMS    WS CASCADE TRAIL MIX ZL(8-12)      12 oz   04256300878
  WOODSTOCK FARMS    WS CHOCOLATE CHERRY MUNCH 8-12     12 oz   04256300923
  WOODSTOCK FARMS    WS CHOCOLATE CHERRY MUNCH 15#      15 lb   04256300323
  WOODSTOCK FARMS    WS CHOCO CRANBERRY CRUNCH 8-12     12 oz   04256300934
  WOODSTOCK FARMS    WS WASABI PEANUTS 8/8               8 oz   04256301493
  WOODSTOCK FARMS    WS GOURMET TRAIL MIX ZL (8-12)     12 oz   04256392912
  WOODSTOCK FARMS    WS NAT GOJI BERRY BLISS 8 X 10     10 oz   04256301333
  WOODSTOCK FARMS    WS HONEY RSTD PEANUTS 8 X 16       16 oz   04256301236
  WOODSTOCK FARMS    WS MASTER ZEN PARTY MIX 15#        15 lb   04256300330
  WOODSTOCK FARMS    WS MASTER ZEN PARTY MIX 8-12       12 oz   04256300931
  WOODSTOCK FARMS    WS MIX NUT EX FCY RS ZPLK(8-8)      8 oz   04256300850
  WOODSTOCK FARMS    WS MOCHA MADNESS MIX (8-12)        12 oz   04256300921
  WOODSTOCK FARMS    WS ON THE TRAIL MIX 15#            15 lb   04256300332
  WOODSTOCK FARMS    WS ON THE TRAIL 8-12               12 oz   04256300933
  WOODSTOCK FARMS    WS MOCHA MADNESS MIX 15#           15 lb   04256300321
  WOODSTOCK FARMS    WS WASABI PARTY MIX  (8-12)        12 oz   04256300927
  WOODSTOCK FARMS    WS WASABI PARTY MIX 15#            15 lb   04256300356
  WOODSTOCK FARMS    WS POCKET OF CHOC MIX 8 X 12       12 oz   04256301259
  WOODSTOCK FARMS    WS SWEET RAGIN' FIRE MIX 8X8        8 oz   04256301231
  WOODSTOCK FARMS    WS SUNGLOW SNACK MIX (8-12)        12 oz   04256300926
  WOODSTOCK FARMS    WS CALIFORNIA SUPREME (6-14)       14 oz   04256301417
  WOODSTOCK FARMS    WS YOGURT PASSION 15#              15 lb   04256300329
  WOODSTOCK FARMS    WS YOGURT  PASSION 8-8              8 oz   04256300930
  WOODSTOCK FARMS    WS NAT GOJI BERRY BLISS MIX15#     15 lb   04256301336

  BRIDGEHAMPTON
   GORP              BHG HAMPTONS MIX 12 X 2.5 OZ      2.5 oz   89361400011
  BRIDGEHAMPTON
   GORP              BHG PROTEIN MIX 12 X 2.5 OZ       2.5 oz   89361400012

  FULL CIRCLE        FC WASABI PARTY MIX 12 X 9          9 oz   03680017595
  FULL CIRCLE        FC MASTER ZEN PARTY MIX12-10.5   10.5 oz   03680017596
  FULL CIRCLE        FC PEANUTS RSF 12 X 12 oz          12 oz   03680018884
  FULL CIRCLE        FC MOCHA MADNESS MIX 12 X 14       14 oz   03680018896
  FULL CIRCLE        FC MIXED NUTS RS XFANCY 12X11      11 oz   03680018925
  FULL CIRCLE        FC PEANUTS RSF 8 X 9                9 oz   03680019346
  FULL CIRCLE        FC MOCHA MADNESS 8-12              12 oz   03680019358
  FULL CIRCLE        FC MIXED NUTS X FANCY RS 8X8        8 oz   03680019387
  FULL CIRCLE        FC MASTER ZEN PARTY MIX 8-12       12 oz   03680022069
  FULL CIRCLE        FC WASABI PARTY MIX (8-12)         12 oz   03680022072

  NATURE'S PROMISE   NP CALIFORNIA SUPREME ZL (8-16)    16 oz   68826706612
  NATURE'S PROMISE   NP MOCHA MADNESS MIX (8-12)        12 oz   68826706615
  NATURE'S PROMISE   NP CASCADE TRAIL MIX ZL (8-12)     12 oz   68826706616

  SUN HARVEST        S.H. DELUXE MIX 15LBS              15 lb   No UPC

  HERSHEY IMPORT
   COMPANY           PEANUT HON.RSTD.ZIP-LK(24-16)      16 oz   07523914916
  HERSHEY IMPORT
   COMPANY           RAINBOWS END ZIP-LKS (24-16)       16 oz   07523998116

  HERSHEY IMPORT
   COMPANY           PEANUTS JUM RUN RAW BL 30#         30 lb   No UPC
  HERSHEY IMPORT
   COMPANY           PEAN.RUNNER JUMBO BL DRSF 30#      30 lb   No UPC
  HERSHEY IMPORT
   COMPANY           PEANUTS RUNNER JUMBO BL.RSF 30     30 lb   No UPC
  HERSHEY IMPORT
   COMPANY           PEANUTS VA EX LG BL RAW 30#        30 lb   07105602090
  HERSHEY IMPORT
   COMPANY           RAW SPANISH PEANUTS 30#            30 lb   No UPC
  HERSHEY IMPORT
   COMPANY           PEANUTS SPANISH R&S 30#            30 lb   No UPC
  HERSHEY IMPORT
   COMPANY           HONEY ROASTED PEANUTS 30LBS        30 lb   No UPC
  HERSHEY IMPORT
   COMPANY           HOT N SPICY PEANUTS 30LBS          30 lb   No UPC
  HERSHEY IMPORT
   COMPANY           NACHO PEANUTS 30LBS                30 lb   No UPC
  HERSHEY IMPORT
   COMPANY           ATHLETES MIX 15 LBS.               15 lb   02693893071
  HERSHEY IMPORT
   COMPANY           CAJUN HOTS 12 LBS                  12 lb   02693807964
  HERSHEY IMPORT
   COMPANY           CASCADE TRAIL MIX 15LBS.           15 lb   No UPC
  HERSHEY IMPORT
   COMPANY           CHAMACO MIX 12LBS.                 12 lb   No UPC
  HERSHEY IMPORT
   COMPANY           CHOCOLATE CHERRY MIX 25#           25 lb   No UPC
  HERSHEY IMPORT
   COMPANY           CHOCOLATE CHERRY  MIX 15#          15 lb   No UPC
  HERSHEY IMPORT
   COMPANY           CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY MIX 15#        15 lb   No UPC
  HERSHEY IMPORT
   COMPANY           CHOCO CRAN. CRUNCH MIX 25#         25 lb   No UPC
  HERSHEY IMPORT
   COMPANY           NAT.GOUR.TRAIL MIX(UNSULPH)15#     15 lb   02693864814
  HERSHEY IMPORT
   COMPANY           ON THE TRAIL MIX 25#               25 lb   No UPC
  HERSHEY IMPORT
   COMPANY           ON THE TRAIL MIX 15#               15 lb   No UPC
  HERSHEY IMPORT
   COMPANY           ORIENTAL PARTY MIX 12LBS.          12 lb   No UPC
  HERSHEY IMPORT
   COMPANY           PARADISE MIX 15LBS                 15 lb   02693809088
  HERSHEY IMPORT
   COMPANY           RAINBOWS END 17LBS                 17 lb   02693806705
  HERSHEY IMPORT
   COMPANY           POCKET OF CHOC MIX 17#             17 lb   No UPC
  HERSHEY IMPORT
   COMPANY           SOUTH OF THE BORDER MIX 15LBS.     15 lb   No UPC
  HERSHEY IMPORT
   COMPANY           SHELLED PEANUTS RS (1X5#)           5 lb   02693877879

  For more information visit www.unfi.com.

Hershey Import Company is not affiliated with The Hershey Company

Source: Hershey Import Company

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Meijer Announces Voluntary Recall for Some Meijer Brand Peanut Butter Crackers And Ice Cream

admin — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:46:21 +0000

Meijer has initiated a voluntary recall of two types of its Meijer Brand crackers and two types of Meijer Brand ice cream sold in all of its stores and gas stations in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky. Meijer removed all identified products from its stores and gas stations.

All sell-by dates are impacted by this recall. Specifically, Meijer has recalled the following items:

Meijer Cheese and Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers, UPC #0-41250-56235
Meijer Toasty Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers, UPC #0-41250-56239
Meijer Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream, UPC #00000007-19283-96635-3
Meijer Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream, UPC #00000007-19283-96843-2

Meijer has taken these steps following announcements from the products’ manufacturers that they may possibly be contaminated with salmonella.

While none of the Meijer brand products have been identified as contaminated nor linked to any illness, Meijer has removed these products while the FDA continues its investigation to verify the source of a nationwide outbreak.

Meijer requests that customers who have purchased these products destroy the product or return them to any Meijer location for a full refund. If Meijer customers are unsure if they have the recalled product, they are requested to bring in the product for determination or contact the Meijer customer contact center at 800-543-3704. Consumers with questions or concerns about their health should contact their health care provider. If symptoms are present, please visit a health care provider or go to a hospital emergency room.

“The safety of our customers has always been our number one priority,” said Stacie Behler, vice president of public affairs for Meijer. “Meijer has taken these precautionary steps to help protect our customers and will return this product to our stores only once it is safe for our shoppers.”

Source: FDA

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Wal-Mart Bakery Brand Peanut Butter Cookies Recalled

admin — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:44:32 +0000

Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products, Inc. announced that it has taken the precautionary measure of voluntarily recalling all Wal-Mart Bakery brands of PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES, PEANUT BUTTER NO-BAKE COOKIES and PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE NO-BAKE COOKIES because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The cookies contain peanut butter supplied by Peanut Corporation of America which is the subject of an FDA investigation concerning recent Salmonella outbreaks. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled cookies and no other type of Wal-Mart Bakery brand cookies are being recalled.

The recalled peanut butter cookies are distributed nationally under the Wal-Mart Bakery cookies brand. The recalled Wal-Mart Bakery no-bake peanut butter cookies and no-bake fudge peanut butter cookies were distributed nationally with the exception of the following states: Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hamshire and Maine. The cookies are sold in the in-store bakery sections of only Wal-Mart stores and have a code date of 9200 or less.

Product Description and SKU (Number on bottom used to scan at checkout)
WalMart Bakery Peanut Butter Cookie, 12 Count Clear Plastic Container	70897161809
WalMart Bakery Harvest Peanut Butter Fudge No-Bake,9 Count Clear Plastic Container	70897190990
WalMart Bakery Peanut Butter Fudge No-Bake, 9 Count Clear Plastic Container	70897190954
WalMart Bakery Peanut Butter Fudge No-Bake, 12 Count Clear Plastic Container	70897161843

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.

The FDA and other regulatory agencies have indicated that Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) is the focus of their investigation concerning a recent Salmonella outbreak thought to be caused by tainted peanut butter. PCA supplied the Company with peanut butter it used in the recalled cookies. The Company has been informed that the FDA continues its investigation as to what caused the problem with peanut butter supplied by PCA.

Consumers who have purchased any products covered by this recall are urged to return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions or concerns about the recall may call the 24-hour toll-free hotline at 1-888-421-4699. Consumers with questions or concerns about their health should contact their doctor.

Source: FDA

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