JANUARY 2004

 

WEEK ENDING JANUARY 3


PRODUCT Ari's Sugar Chickpeas 1 lb. plastic bag. UPC code on a retail unit is 9889758 119103.
CODE All products on the market at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Ari'S Wholesale, Garden Grove, CA.
REASON The product contains undeclared color additives, tartrazine (certifiable as FD&C Yellow No. 5) and indigotine (certifiable as FD&C Blue No. 2). It also contained non-permitted color additive Ponceau 4R.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 572 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION CA.


PRODUCT Macaroon Coconut (Desiccated) in 8oz. plastic bags, Net Weight 8 oz.
CODE All products on the market at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Linneas Cake & Candy Supplies Inc., Kent OH.
REASON The product contains undeclared sulfites.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 464 / 8 oz bags.
DISTRIBUTION  OH, VT, WV, MI, PA, and NJ.


PRODUCT Crustacean Restaurant, Secret Kitchen, All Nautural Soy Miso, Marinade, Dipping Sauce, Dressing, 12.7 fl oz.
CODE Lot 10703-935H1.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER WDSR Foods, LLC (dba) - Hagerty Foods, Huntington Beach, CA.
REASON The product is contaminated with lactic acid bacteria.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 125 cases, 6 bottles each.
DISTRIBUTION CA.

 

WEEK ENDING JANUARY 17

 

Haram-Christensen Corporation Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Eggs in Oebel Rum Stollen

Haram-Christensen Corporation, 125 Asia Place, Carlstadt, NJ 07072, is recalling Oebel Rum Stollen because the product may contain undeclared eggs. Consumers who are allergic to eggs may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

 

The recalled Oebel Rum Stollen in clear, 17.6 oz. polybags with UPC code 086776 00318 6 were sold nationwide.

 

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

 

Consumers who are allergic to eggs and purchased Oebel Rum Stollen are urged to return them to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact Haram-Christensen Corporation at 1-800-937-3474.

 

 

Product(s) Recalled: "BEEF BRISKET WITH POTATOES, SPINACH AND GRAVY UNITED, CODE # 9229"

Production Dates/Identifying Codes: Produced December 31, 2003. Each case contains 45 – 8.7 oz. entrees and has a net weight of 24.7 pounds. Each case also bears the establishment code "17439" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Problem/Reason for Recall: The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Federal Establishment:     

American Kitchen Delights Inc.
15320 S. Cooper Avenue
Harvey, IL 60426

Consumer Contact: Eloy Diaz, Quality Assurance Manager, 708-210-3200

Media Contact: Shahnawaz Hasan, President, 847-951-1139

Quantity Recalled: Approximately 5,190 pounds

Distribution: Phoenix, Arizona


PRODUCT Deli Chef brand Sour Cream and Cheese Macaroni Salad, in 10 LB tubs.
CODE Best If Used By: NOV 27 03; LINE NO. 1141.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Kroger Co, Cincinnati, OH.
REASON The product is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 215/10 LB. tubs.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.


PRODUCT
a) ROYAL BALTIC brand IMPERIAL-EUROPEAN STYLE SALMON, To be weighed at point of sale (bulk weight). This product is
vacuum packed.
b) ROYAL BALTIC brand HERRING IN OIL, NET WT. 16 OZS. (1 LB.) (454 Grams), packaged in glass jars.
c) ROYAL BALTIC brand ASSORTED PRESLICED SMOKED FISH SALMON, SEA BASS (a variety pack), NET WT. 8 OZ. (227 Grams),

This product is vacuum packed. This product is also labeled in English & Russian.
CODE
a) starting with codes 129xxxx through 203xxxx ("xxxx" represents packaging dates);
b) 2140803 and 1740623; Barcode # 91589 16303;
c) Code "0521", or "PROD DATE 21 05 2003", "BEST BEFORE 21 09 2003", Barcode # 91589 82602.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Royal Baltic Ltd, Brooklyn, NY.
REASON Listeria monocytogenes contamination based on FDA's samplings & analyses.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
a) Approximately 4500 lbs;
b) 1620 jars;
c) Approximately 454 packages.
DISTRIBUTION NY, NJ, PA, MA, CT, IL, OH, VA, and MD.


PRODUCT
a) Stop & Shop Bake Shop Chocolate Iced Loaf Cake, Net Wt.14 oz. (397g) UPC002000-066949.
b) Stop & Shop Bake Shop Vanilla Iced Loaf Cake, Net Wt.14 oz. (397g) UPC002000-066956. 
CODE All product codes on retail shelf.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Shop & Shop Supermarket Company, Boston, MA.
REASON Label fails to declare FD&C colors: Yellow #5, Yellow #6 and Red #3, Red #40, Blue #1, Blue #2.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 51 cases.
DISTRIBUTION MA, CT, RI, NY, NJ, and NH.


PRODUCT Pina Colada Mix, non-alcoholic, sold under the "Holland House" and "Mr. & Mrs. T" label. Sold in 64 fl. oz. and 1 liter plastic bottles, unrefrigerated. The 64 oz. bottles sold 6 per case. 1 Liter bottles sold 12 per case.
CODE Holland House 1 liter: (CORRECTED 10/16/03) WI30708, WI30709, WI30829, WI30830. Holland House 64 fl. oz.: WJ30727, WJ30917.
Mr & Mrs T 1 liter: (CORRECTED 10/16/03) WI30712, WI30723, WI30814, WI30815, WI30903. Mr & Mrs T 64 fl. oz: WJ30727.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Mott's Inc., Williamson, NY.
REASON Product contains yeast contamination.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 37,825 cases.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.

 

7-Eleven, Inc. Issues Alert on Listeria in Big Eats® Stacked Turkey/Ham Club on Buttermilk Bread Prepared for Constance Food Group and Dated 'Freshest Before Wednesday 11:59PM 12/31/31

7-Eleven, Inc. of Dallas, Texas, is voluntarily recalling its Big Eats® Stacked Turkey and Ham Club on Buttermilk Bread, net weight 7.8 oz, film wrapped and placed in a sandwich container, manufactured by Forest & Brook, 50 Constance Court, Hauppauge, NY, and distributed by Constance Food Group, 60 Plant Avenue, Hauppauge, NY, to 7-Eleven stores in the New York City Metropolitan area and dated 'Freshest Before Wednesday 11:59PM 12/31/3' because it may be contaminated with Listeria.

 

Listeria is a common organism found in nature. It can cause serious complications for pregnant women, such as stillbirth. Other problems can manifest in people with compromised immune systems. Listeria can also cause serious flu-like symptoms in healthy individuals.

 

7-Eleven is investigating the issue with its outside manufacturing and distribution providers to determine the source of Listeria monocytogenes.

 

No illnesses have been reported to date.

 

Consumers who have purchased Big Eats® Stacked Turkey/Ham Club on Buttermilk Bread prepared for Constance Food Group and dated 'Freshest Before Wednesday 11:59PM 12/31/31 in the New York City Metropolitan area should not consume it, but should return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-255-0711.

 

 

Lactalis USA Expands Recall of President Brie Soft-Ripened Cheese Double Cream Green Foil (Herb) or Gold Foil (Plain) Wedges in Seven and Six-ounce sizes Because of Possible Health Risk

Lactalis USA of Turlock, CA announced today that it is expanding the original voluntary recall dated 23 December 2003 of President brie soft-ripened cheese double cream in green foil (herb) or gold foil (plain) wedges in seven-ounce and six-ounce wedges because it has 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.

 

The recalled President Brie soft-ripened cheese double cream in green foil (herb) or gold foil (plain) wedges in seven-ounce and six-ounce wedges was distributed nationwide in retail stores.

 

Lactalis USA is expanding the original recall as a safety precaution. No known illnesses have been associated with this product.

 

The product being recalled consists of seven-ounce and six-ounce sizes between the following lot codes. The lot code can be found on the bottom of the green foil or gold foil packaging.

 

"Sell by 01/10/04 307" to "Sell by 03/02/04 359" and all code dates in between

 

Consumers who have purchased this product are advised not to consume it and are asked to return it to the store where they purchased it. Refunds may be obtained at that time.

 

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1 (866) 883-8687 or go to the web site http://www.lactalis-usa.com/ for more information.

 

WEEK ENDING JANUARY 24

 

Chelten House Products Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Allergen in Product

 

Chelten House Products of Bridgeport, New Jersey is recalling "Fifty 50 Apricot Spread," because it may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious allergic reaction if they consume this product. Product was shipped to 54 distribution areas and reaches consumers through retail stores throughout the entire U.S.

 

The product was packed in a 12 oz glass container under the Fifty 50 Brand "Apricot Spread" with no expiration date.

 

Consumers who have purchased Fifty 50 "Apricot Spread" are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 856-467-1600.

 

PRODUCT Royal Foods brand 1/2 Diced Onion in 5 lb plastic cases.
CODE Expiration date: "08/31/03"
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Royal Foods Co, Inc., San Jose, CA.
REASON The product is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 512 bags.
DISTRIBUTION CA.


PRODUCT Organic Savory Cheddar Cheese, vacuum sealed in clear plastic overwrap. Each package weighs approximately 1 lb. Product is made from unpasteurized milk.
CODE DEC 01 2003.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Noris Inc., Scio, OR.
REASON Product is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 46/1 lb. packages.
DISTRIBUTION OR.

 

PRODUCT GeniSoy brand Chocolate Soy Nuts, 8 oz., in 20 gram sample bags.
CODE The products have one of the following EXP Codes or Expiration Dates: 8 0z bags: 04/09/04, 04/14/04, 04/23/04, 04/28/04, 05/27/04; 20 gram samples: 04/07/04, 04/15/04, 05/07/04.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER MLO Products Inc., Fairfield, CA.
REASON The product may contain undeclared peanuts.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 15,968 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and Internationally.


PRODUCT POUND CAKE, NET WT. 12 oz. The product is packaged in a rectangular, aluminum container with a clear, poly-film cover.
CODE All products on the market at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Kwong Wah Cake Company, Inc., New York, NY.
REASON The product contained undeclared eggs (discovered during an investigation by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Approx. 250 - 12 oz. packages.
DISTRIBUTION NY, FL, MD, PA, NC, AND OH.


PRODUCT EAGLE FOODS USA brand RAISIN, NET WT. 7 oz. Product is packaged in a clear plastic container.
CODE All products on the market at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Mian and Sons Traders, Inc., Brooklyn, NY.
REASON Undeclared sulfites (1219 ppm) based on New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets (NYSDAM) sampling & analysis.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 76 packages.
DISTRIBUTION NY.


PRODUCT Lucerne brand Chocolate Almond Ice Cream in 1/2 gallon Square cardboard cartons.
CODE BEST BEFORE JULY 12 04 53/38 ink stamped on the end flap of the cardboard container.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Safeway. Inc., Pleasanton, CA.
REASON The product contained undeclared peanuts.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1,974 - 1/2 gallon containers.
DISTRIBUTION WA, ID, AK, and OR.


PRODUCT
a) GRANNY'S Country Cupboard SANTA FE CLUB HERO, NET WT. 7 OZ., Sandwich # 16502.
b) GRANNY'S Country Cupboard SOURDOUGH CHEDDAR-HAM MELT, NET WT. 7 OZ., Sandwich # 22105.
c) GRANNY'S Country Cupboard SMOKEHOUSE TURKEY, NET WT. 7 OZ., Sandwich # 22102.
CODE
a) "SELL BY" date of 12/10/03;
b) and c) "FRESH THRU" date of 12/13/03.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Landshire Fast Foods of Milwaukee, Muskego, WI.
REASON The products were contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 270 sandwiches.
DISTRIBUTION WI, and IL.


PRODUCT Ready to eat Cole Slaw, packaged in 10 pound plastic tubs under the Chariott Foods label.
CODE All products on the market at the time recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Chariott Foods Inc., Toledo, OH.
REASON The product contains undeclared egg yolks.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Approx. 80 tubs.
DISTRIBUTION OH.


PRODUCT
a) Roma Italian Style Frozen Provolone Sticks sold in 10 lb. bags.
b) Frozen Breaded Provolone Cheese Sticks sold in 10 lb. bags under Romayo, NF Supreme, Vola, Aldo's, Washington Importing Company, and Anthony's brands.
c) Battered Mozzarella Cheese Sticks sold in 1, 10, and 12 lb. bags under Anthony's and Assoluti brands.
d) Alfredo Italian Style Breaded Mozzarella Sticks sold in 1, 10, and 12 lb. bags.
e) Anthony's Italian Style Deep Fried Pepperoni and Cheddar Cheese sold in 6 lb. bags.
f) Anthony's Italian Style Hot Pepper Cheese Nuggets sold in 8 lb. bags.
CODE 01 01 03 01 through 07 09 03 01. The code is a date code for the production date.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Anthony's Inc., Ambridge, PA.
REASON
a) The product contained undeclared ingredients including eggs, yellow corn flour, wheat flour, and whey, but bread crumbs and milk were listed on the label.
b), d), e), and f) The products contained undeclared ingredients including yellow corn flour, wheat flour, and whey, but bread crumbs and milk were listed on the label;
c) The product contained undeclared ingredients including soy flour, yellow corn flour, wheat flour, whey, and colors - FD&C Yellow # 5, FD&C Red # 40, and FD&C Blue # 1, but whole milk was listed on the label.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Unknown.
DISTRIBUTION PA, NJ, NY, OH, MI, and MA.


PRODUCT
a) ALBACORE JERKY, Teriyaki flavor, packaged in a heat sealed clear plastic bag, NET WT 3 oz (85.05g).
b) ALBACORE JERKY, Hawaiian flavor, packaged in a heat sealed clear plastic bag, NET WT 3 oz (85.05g).
CODE
a) Lot number 2809 Box number 265.
b) Lot number 2809 Box number 262.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Fishing Vessel St Jude, Bellevue, WA.
REASON The products contain undeclared wheat.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 162 bags.
DISTRIBUTION WA and OR.


PRODUCT SOUR CREAM in 1 oz. single serve portion control packs, Plant id #36-2345. Product is packaged in cases correctly labeled as Cream Cheese. The private label is: Glenview Farms.
CODE OCT 17L xx:xx (military time).
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Crowley Foods, Inc., Binghamton, NY.
REASON The product labeled as sour cream actually contains cream cheese.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 50 cases x 100 units.
DISTRIBUTION NY

 

Arnold Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Dairy and Soy; Dutch Country Soft Potato Bread Recalled in Southeast US

Arnold Foods is recalling Dutch Country Soft Potato Bread from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia because it may contain dairy ingredients (non-fat dry milk and sweet whey solids) and soy flour - potential allergens that are not named on the package ingredients list. There is no health hazard for people who are not allergic to dairy and soy ingredients.

 

The product has a sell-by date of December 26, 2003 through and including February 3, 2004 printed on the plastic lock-tab bag closure. The product was distributed between December 15, 2003 to January 21, 2004 to retail stores. The company is removing all Dutch Country Soft Potato Bread with the noted code dates from retail stores today.

 

No other Arnold or Dutch Country products are affected.

 

Consumers with allergies to dairy and soy ingredients who have purchased the product can return the product to its place of purchase for a full refund or call the company at 1-800-356-3314 for additional information.

 

Bindi North America Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in Desserts

 

Bindi North America of Belleville, NJ, is recalling several of its dessert products because they contain undeclared soy. People who have allergies to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. There is no health risk to people who do not have allergies to soy. The products that are being recalled are chocolate chip cheesecake, chocolate ganache cheesecake, chocolate fondant cake, chocolate raspberry fondant cake, white chocolate mousse cake, and chocolate sorbet.

 

The recalled cakes were distributed nationwide in restaurants and in retail stores in the state of New Jersey. The recalled sorbet was distributed nationwide through mail order and in Bindi retail stores in the state of New Jersey.

 

The cakes come either in 4.69 lb white cardboard boxes, or in clear plastic containers. The sorbet comes in plastic containers, or in natural cocoa pods which are wrapped in clear plastic film. All packages that were sold before January 2004 are affected.

 

All cakes that have expiration dates of 1/2005 or later are properly labeled and are unaffected by this recall. All sorbet plastic containers that have expiration dates of 09/2005 or later are properly labeled. All sorbet in natural cocoa pods that have expiration dates of 01/2005 or later are properly labeled.

 

Consumers who have purchased these products may return them to the place of purchase for a full refund if desired. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-88-BINDI.

 

WEEK ENDING JANUARY 31

 

Product(s) Recalled: “STAGG CHILI, STEAK HOUSE RESERVE, CHILI WITH BEANS, Hearty Beef with a Kick of Green Chilies.”  

Production Dates/Identifying Codes: The cans and cases bear one of the following date codes “S112434,” “S112435,” or “S112436.”  In addition, the cases and cans bear the establishment number “Est. 199C” inside the USDA mark of inspection. 

Problem/Reason for Recall: Foreign Material

Federal Establishment:     
Hormel Foods Corporation
1404 S. Fresno Ave.
Stockton, CA 95206

Consumer Contact: Rochelle Kroc, Director of Consumer Affairs, 800-611-9778

Media Contact: Julie Craven, Director of Communications, 507-437-5355

Quantity Recalled: Approximately 104,000 pounds

Distribution: Arizona, California, Colorado, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Wisconsin.

 

Product(s) Recalled: Ready-To-Eat Beef Products

Production Dates/Identifying Codes: Produced Dec. 11 through Dec. 15, 2003. Each of the products bears the establishment number "EST. 5397" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products subject to recall also bear the date codes "350."

Various weights and sizes of the following products are subject to recall:

• "BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S, Family Sports Pubs, COOKED CORNED BEEF."

• "PREMIUM QUALITY, Private Selection, Premium Deli Meats, U.S.D.A. Choice Top Round, ROAST BEEF."

• "Chef CHARLES, Our Gourmet Quality, FULLY COOKED, KEEP REFRIGERATED, PASTRAMI."

• "Shur Fine, Deli Gourmet, Pastrami."

• "ROYAL QUALITY FOODS, FULLY COOKED, READY TO EAT, Pastrami."

• "Thompson’s cajun queen, COOKED CORNED BEEF, AND TWENTY PERCENT WATER."

• "ROYAL QUALITY FOODS, FULLY COOKED, READY TO EAT, COOKED CORNED BEEF."

• "deli SMART, COOKED ROAST BEEF."

• Vincent Giordano, 97% FAT FREE, PREMIUM QUALITY, EXTRA LEAN, CAPOFF TOP ROUND, ROAST BEEF."

• "Vincent Giordano, Joy BRAND, PASTRAMI."

• "Colonial TRADITION, Deluxe, Cooked Corned Beef."

• "Pocahontas, Colonial TRADITION, Deluxe, Pastrami."

• "Red Osier, USDA Select and Higher, Dry Oven Roast Beef."

• "Vincent Giordano, Cajun Style, ROAST BEEF."

• "Vincent Giordano, Joy BRAND, PASTRAMI."

• "H-E-B., Premium Quality, DELICATESSEN FOODS, ROAST BEEF, Cajun Style Seasoned, USDA Choice, 96% Fat Free.".

Problem/Reason for Recall: Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

Federal Establishment:     
Vincent Giordano Corp
2600 Washington Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19146

Consumer Contact: Bruce Belack, Vice President, Vice President of Sales, 215-467-6629

Media Contact: Tom Shannon, Media Representative, Cook and Thurber, 215-467-6629

Quantity Recalled: Approximately 52,000 pounds

Distribution: Nationwide

 

PRODUCT Response 4412, Texturized Vegetable Protein, packaged in 25-lb. bags.  
CODE Lot #03-193-1-02.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Solae Llc, Saint Louis, MO.
REASON The product contains plastic particles.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1,600/25-lb. bags.
REASON UT and IA.