DECEMBER 2004

 

WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 4

Star Mark Management Recalls "PALM FAN Dehydrated Vegetable" Due to Undeclared Sulfites

Star Mark Management Inc., 1101 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11211 is recalling "PALM FAN Dehydrated Vegetable", because it contains undeclared sulfites. 

 

The recalled "PALM FAN Dehydrated Vegetable" is packaged in uncoded, 7 oz. (198g), clear plastic bags. The product was sold in the New York City area.

 

Consumers who have purchased "PALM FAN Dehydrated Vegetable" are urged to return it to the place of purchase. 

 

Consumers with questions may contact the Star Mark Management, Inc. at (718) 486-0188.

 

Mana International Foods Inc. Issues Allergen Alert on Undeclared Nuts in Chocolate Rugelach

 

Mana International Foods is recalling Chocolate Rugelach because it may contain undeclared nuts. 

 

The recalled Chocolate Rugelach, 16 ounce package, date code December 15 2004 were sold in the Metropolitan NY area. UPC code on the packages is 873207 002104.

 

Consumers who have purchased the Chocolate Rugelach are urged to return them to the place of purchase. 

 

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (914) 788-6430.

 

WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 11

 

Desly International Corp. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Eggs in Chocolate Covered Marshmallows (Strawberry and Vanilla Flavor) on the Stick

 

Desly International Corp., 242 47th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is recalling CHOCOLATE COVERED MARSHMALLOWS (STRAWBERRY AND VANILLA FLAVOR) ON THE STICK because they contain undeclared eggs. 

 

The recalled CHOCOLATE COVERED MARSHMALLOWS (STRAWBERRY AND VANILLA FLAVOR) ON THE STICK are packaged in uncoded 48g cellophane packages with Russian writing only. The products were sold nationwide.

 

Consumers who are allergic to eggs and purchased CHOCOLATE COVERED MARSHMALLOWS (STRAWBERRY AND VANILLA FLAVOR) ON THE STICK are urged to return them to the place of purchase. 

 

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (718) 492-8492.

 

PRODUCT YING FENG FOODSTUFFS brand “BISCUIT”, NET WT. 6 oz (170g). EXPIRATIONO: 24 MONTHS --- BEST BEFORE: ______ Product is packed in a plastic bag. Barcode # 6 911749 680375. 
CODE Expiration: 24 Months.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Eastwell Trading Corp., Brooklyn , NY.
REASON The product contains Ponceau 4R (E124, Acid Red 18), an unapproved color additive. The product also contains the following undeclared color additives: brilliant blue FCF (certifiable as FD&C Blue #1), tartrazine (certifiable as FD&C Yellow #5) and sunset yellow FCF (certifiable as FD&C Yellow #6. 

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 27 cases (50 – 6oz. bags per case).
DISTRIBUTION NY.

PRODUCT ANDROSTENEDIONE, 100 mg, 100 capsule bottle UPC: 0 99907100034 7. 
CODE Lot number: 111003 Exp. Date: 11/04.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Ultimate Nutrition Inc., Farmington, CT.
REASON The product is adulterated since it contains the new dietary ingredient, androstenedione, for which there is inadequate information to provide reasonable assurance that such ingredient does not present a significant or unreasonable risk of illness or injury.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 5,063 bottles.
DISTRIBUTION CA, CT, FL, ID, MA, NJ, OH, PA, TX, WI, Curaco , UK , and Phillipines.

PRODUCT Camel Mug, Ceramic coffee or tea mug in the shape of a camel. 
CODE UPC Code – 2364047 + one check digit.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Cost Plus, Inc., Oakland , CA.
REASON Camel Mug contains elevated leachable levels of lead.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 103 units.
DISTRIBUTION AZ, CA, CO, NM, OR, and WA.

PRODUCT EPA DHA Extra Strength Enteric-Coated Capsules, 60 softgels. 
CODE Lot numbers 82473, 82472, 81785, 81784, 81613, and 81612.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Metagenics, San Clemente , CA.
REASON Poor Quality Control at manufacturer.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 30,002 units.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and Internationally.

WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 18

Trader Joe's Company Recalls Pork Gyoza

Trader Joe's Companyof Monrovia, California is recalling Trader Joe’s Pork Gyoza,code 2594DL1, because the bag of the pork filled gyoza has the potential to contain shrimp gyoza, too. The product code can be found on the bottom left corner of the bag. 

 

Trader Joe’s Pork Gyoza were potentially sold from Trader Joe's retail stores in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia & Washington.

 

This recall is a result of a discovery of shrimp gyoza mixed in with pork gyoza. This product code was removed from sale in all Trader Joe’s stores.

 

At Trader Joe's, integrity is the heart of our business. Safety is of the utmost concern, and it is our mission to offer our customers the information they need to make informed purchasing decisions. As always, our customers are welcome to return this or any product to any of Trader Joe's stores at any time for a full, hassle-free refund.

Product(s) Recalled: Petite Quiche
Production Dates/Identifying Codes: Packed and produced August 5, 2004. The product subject to recall is "NANCY*S Petite Quiche, Party Essentials, Gourmet Appetizers, 4 - Lorraine, 4 - Florentine, 4 - Three Cheese." Each package bears the code "77298 01285," and lot number "2184N" and "Est. 19294" inside the USDA seal of inspection.
Problem/Reason for Recall: The product possibly contains crab meat, a known allergen, which is not declared on the label.
Federal Establishment:
Nancy's Specialty Foods
6500 Overlake Place
Newark, CA 94560
Consumer Contact: Diane DeMartini, Marketing Coordinator, (510) 494-5293
Media Contact: David Joiner, Vice-President of Operations, (510) 494-5211
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 30,700 pounds
Distribution: Nationwide

PRODUCT Appledore Smoked Foods Premium Smoked Atlantic Salmon, 4 oz frozen Vacuum Packed Product Number: 15253 and 8 oz Frozen, Vacuum Packed Product Number: 15252. 
CODE Lot Number: 42588/1967.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER True North Salmon Co. Ltd., St. George, New Brunswick, Canada.
REASON Product is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 206 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION NY.

PRODUCT
a) Schwan’s Breaded and Precooked Haddock Squares, 1.5 lb box, Item #548D ***. 
b) Schwan’s Breaded and Parfried Haddock Squares, 1.5 lb box, Item #548 ***. 
c) Schwan's Breaded and Precooked Haddock Sticks, 1.25 lb bag, Item #547D *** 
d) Schwan’s Breaded and Parfried Haddock Sticks, 1.25 lb box, Item #547*** 
CODE
a) All codes beginning with “W” and the following 5 digits: Fish Squares: W54280xxxx, W54237xxxx, W54161xxxx, W54149xxxx, W54133xxxx, W54103xxxx, W54098xxxx, W54010xxxx, W54013xxxx, W53342xxxx, W53308xxxx******* Fish Sticks: W54218xxxx,
W54132xxxx, W54142xxxx, W54097xxxx, W54033xxxx, W53344xxxx, W53336xxxx, W53317xxxx, W53286xxxx;
b) All codes beginning with "W" and the following 5 digits: Fish Squares: W54280xxxx, W54237xxxx, W54161xxxx, W54149xxxx, W54133xxxx, W54103xxxx, W54098xxxx, W54010xxxx, W54013xxxx, W53342xxxx, W53308xxxx******* Fish Sticks: W54218xxxx,
W54132xxxx, W54142xxxx, W54097xxxx, W54033xxxx, W53344xxxx, W53336xxxx, W53317xxxx, W53286xxxx;  

c) All codes beginning with “W” and the following 5 digits: Fish Squares: W54280xxxx, W54237xxxx, W54161xxxx, W54149xxxx, W54133xxxx, W54103xxxx, W54098xxxx, W54010xxxx, W54013xxxx, W53342xxxx, W53308xxxx******* Fish Sticks: W54218xxxx,
W54132xxxx, W54142xxxx, W54097xxxx, W54033xxxx, W53344xxxx, W53336xxxx, W53317xxxx, W53286xxxx;
d) All codes beginning with “W” and the following 5 digits: Fish Squares: W54280xxxx, W54237xxxx, W54161xxxx, W54149xxxx, W54133xxxx, W54103xxxx, W54098xxxx, W54010xxxx, W54013xxxx, W53342xxxx, W53308xxxx******* Fish Sticks: W54218xxxx,
W54132xxxx, W54142xxxx, W54097xxxx, W54033xxxx, W53344xxxx, W53336xxxx, W53317xxxx, W53286xxxx.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Iceland Seafood Corp., Newport News, VA.
REASON Frozen breaded fish products may contain undeclared whey.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 548,160 consumer units.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.

PRODUCT
a) SportsOne Androstenedione 100 mg, 100 capsules Label reads in part: *** SPORTS ONE * ANDROSTENEDIONE *
100 mg. DIETARY SUPPLEMENT * 100 capsules * Ingredients: Each ... 100 mg. of Androstenedione. * Warning:
Androstenedione should not be used. 
b) SportsOne ANDRO XS 600 mg, 60capsules Label reads in part: SPORTS ONE * ANDRO * XS * Androstenedione
Tribulus Terrestris 600 mg. * 60 capsules * Androstenedione 100 mg * Tribulus Terrestris 500 mg * DIETARY SUPPLEMENT * Warning: This product should not be used... * 
CODE All products on the market at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Sports One Inc., New Haven, CT.
REASON The product is adulterated since it contains the new dietary ingredient, androstenedione, for which there is inadequate information to provide reasonable assurance that such ingredient does not present a significant or unreasonable risk of illness or injury.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Unknown.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.

PRODUCT
a) King B Belgian Waffles #5072, frozen, 72 x 2-oz packages in each cardboard carton. 
b) King B Belgian Waffles #5018, frozen, 36 x 5-oz packages in each cardboard carton. 
CODE All product that does not bear an ingredient statement.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Waffle Man, Inc., Enid, OK.
REASON The waffles do not bear an ingredient statement and contain undeclared allergens wheat, eggs, and milk.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 21,357 cases.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and Canada.

PRODUCT
a) Your Cake Connection brand, “Marble Cake with Cream Cheese Icing & Decorative Roses” 54 ounce and 56 ounce size cakes. 
b) Your Cake Connection brand, “Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Icing & Decorative Roses” 48 ounce size cakes. 
CODE All Codes.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER INTER American Products Inc., Cincinnati, OH.
REASON Cakes contain undeclared colors - FD&C yellow No. 5 and yellow No, 6.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 135,937 cakes.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.

WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 25

Archway Cookies Issues Product Recall: Glass fragments found in Some Archway Holiday Cashew Nougat Cookies

 

Archway Cookies is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of 10 oz. Archway Holiday Cashew Nougat Cookies after the company learned that some of the cookies may contain glass fragments, which may cause injury if ingested.

 

These products are sold to consumers throughout the United States.

No other Archway Cookies brand products have been involved in this voluntary recall which is being coordinated with the assistance of the Food and Drug Administration. Only Archway Holiday Cashew Nougat Cookies with the following date codes have been recalled.

Archway Holiday Cashew Nougat Cookie Recall Information:

10 oz. Cookie Packages

Product Code

Date Codes Affected

 

2750002054

FEB2005

 

 

FEB2805

 

 

FEB2905

 

 

MAR0305

 

 

MAR0405

 

 

MAR0505

 

 

MAR1005

 

 

MAR1105

 

 

MAR2405

*Product Codes on Cookie Packages: Consumers can find the product code on the right-hand side of the package.

**Date Codes on Cookie Packages: The date code can be found on the bottom right side of the front panel of the cookie package.

Consumers who have purchased the above Archway Cookies should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund, whether the cookies have been partially-consumed or not.

Consumers with questions may contact the Archway Cookies toll-free hotline at 1-800-850-2307.

Greek Foods & Gifts Direct, Inc. Recalls Provato Brand Manouri Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk

Greek Foods & Gifts Direct, Inc. of New Jersey is recalling 387 cases (36-400 gram packages per case) of Provato brand Manouri Traditional Greek Cheese 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 Manouri cheese is white and vacuum-packed in plastic bags, square cut, bearing a red & blue label with the brand name of Provato, and having an expiration date of 21-06-2005. The imported cheese was partly sold in New Jersey, New York, Virginia, California and Illinois through retail stores.

Consumers who have purchased the affected 400 gram packages of Provato brand Manouri Cheese are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-655-1488.

Product(s) Recalled: Trader Joe's Pork Gyoza Potstickers, Pork And Vegetable Dumplings
Production Dates/Identifying Codes: Produced 9/15/2004. The products subject to recall are: One pound bags of "TRADER JOE'S PORK GYOZA POTSTICKERS, PORK AND VEGETABLE DUMPLINGS." Each bag bears the code "2594DL1," on the bottom left corner, as well as "Est. 17309" inside the USDA mark of inspection, which is located on the nutrition facts panel.
Problem/Reason for Recall: The packages state that the gyozas are filled with pork, but they may instead contain shrimp, a known allergen.
Federal Establishment:
Day-Lee Foods Inc.
13055 E. Molette St.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Consumer Contact: Mark Miller, General Manager, (562) 802-6801
Media Contact: Mark Miller, General Manager, (562) 802-6801
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 25,000 pounds
Distribution: Potentially sold from Trader Joe's retail stores in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington.

West Honest International Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfite in Dried Lily Flower

West Honest International Inc. of City of Industry, CA, is recalling all 5 ounce and 6 ounce packages of "Dried Lily Flower" because they may contain undeclared sulfites. 

The recalled "Dried Lily Flower" was distributed throughout the United States.

The product comes in 5 ounce or 6 ounce clear unencoded plastic bag marked with "Dried Lily Flower." The recalled brands are "TIANDU" distributed by Fujian Fuzhou Tian Shan Foods Co., LTD., China, "WeiChuan" distributed by Wei-Chuan U.S.A. Inc., Bell Garden, CA, "ROXY" distributed by ROXY Trading Inc., and "Asian Taste" distributed by Walong Marketing Inc., Buena Park, CA.

Consumers who have purchased 5 ounce and 6 ounce packages of "TIANDU Dried Lily Flower", "WeiChuan Dried Lily Flower", ROXY Dried Lily Flower" and "Asian Taste Dried Lily Flower" are urged to return packages to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 626-961-9813.

PRODUCT Baskin Robbins ice cream sold in 1 quart containers with lids that identify the product as Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and cups that identify the product as Oreo Cookies and Cream. 
CODE Code on the bottom of the container: MFG29JUL04 EXP28JUL05 7983 06-2238 with Lots 1 through 11 hh:mm.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Alta-Dena Certified Dairy, City Of Industry, CA.
REASON Misbranded ice cream contains undeclared eggs.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1,880 cases (15,040 units).
DISTRIBUTION AK, AZ, CA, NV, and UT.

PRODUCT Packages labeled as: Dippin Stix Sliced Apples and Caramel, Keep Refrigerated NET WT. 4.25 oz. (120 g). 
CODE USE BY 11/20/04.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Reichel Foods, LLC, Rochester, MN.
REASON Containers labeled as Sliced Apples and Caramel actually contained Sliced Apples and Peanut Butter with peanuts as an ingredient.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 80 cases.
DISTRIBUTION TX.

PRODUCT The Jelly Candy Factory brand Jelly Candy Pops Sour Zip Kids, Net Wt. 12 x 1 oz. Product consists of box containing 12 Halloween decorated jelly pops. 
CODE Item number 34712, no date code, no batch number.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Morris National Inc, Azusa, CA.
REASON The product contains undeclared eggs.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 2,000 cases.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.

PRODUCT Kroger Pecan Pieces packaged in 16 ounce size bags, UPC/NDC #1111073791. 
CODE Sell by date: May 23 05.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Kroger Co, Cincinnati, OH.
REASON Packages labeled as ěPecan Piecesî actually contain walnut pieces.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 2088 cases, each case containing 12/16 ounce packages.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.

PRODUCT
a) American Beauty Shel-Roni 16 oz plastic bag. Item UPC number 26800-00266. The product is shipped in cases containing 12 units.
b) American Beauty Large Shel-Roni 16 oz and 24 oz plastic bags. Item UPC number for the 16 oz bag is 26800-00315. Item UPC number for
the 24 oz bag is 26800-00318. The products are shipped in cases containing 12 units.
c) American Beauty Roni Mac (Large Elbow) 16 oz and 24 oz plastic bags. Item UPC number for the 16 oz bags is 26800-00244. Item UPC number for the 24 oz bags is 26800-00246. The 16 oz bags are also sold under the Albertsonís brand label, UPC number 41163-47241 and the Stater Brother label, UPC number 74175-01765. The products are shipped in cases containing 12 units.
d) American Beauty Elbow Roni 24 oz plastic bag, Item UPC number 26800-00208. The product is shipped in cases containing 12 units.
e) Albertsonís Small Sea Shells 16 oz plastic bag, Item UPC number 41163-47264. The product is shipped in cases containing 12 units.
CODE
a) Code Date 4161F;
b) Code dates 4166F and 4167F;
c) Code dates American Beauty are 4168F and 4169F. Best by Jun0906F for the Albertsonís label. Best by Jun1706-F for the Stater Brothers label;
d) Code dates 4169F;
e) Best by Jun906F.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER New World Pasta, Harrisburg, PA.
REASON The products may contain small metal shavings.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 16,522 cases.
DISTRIBUTION AZ, CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, and WA.

PRODUCT John Frieda, Frizz Ease 5-Minute Manager Blow Dryer Styling Spray in 6.7 oz. (200mL) plastic bottle with pump sprayer, packaged 6 bottles per case. 
CODE Lot #S025AS064 ‚ manufactured on 3/4/2004 and Lot #S025AS065 ‚ manufactured on 3/5/2004.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Andrew Jergens Co., Cincinnati, OH.
REASON Product is contaminated with yeast and mold.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1,570 cases.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.