WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 3

Product: "Of-Tov" brand Chicken Breast Nuggets in 20-pound boxes.
Codes: Each box has a sticker on the label with the numbers "09.08.99" and "09.08.00" on it. "Establishment 108" and "Product of Israel" also appear on the label.
Problem: Salmonella contamination.
Canadian Establishment: Woodridge Meats, Incorporated     P.O. Box 326     Woodridge, New York 12789
Contact: Mr. Tom Reimer, Manager (914) 434-7550
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 1,800 pounds
Distribution: New York City metropolitan area.

Product: Paramount Piroshki brand Chicken, Rice & Cheese Piroshki
Codes: Produced November 22, 1999; bulk packed without any unique identifying codes. The product is bulk packed but individual labels are supplied for use by the delicatessens.
Problem: The product is contaminated with Salmonella.
Establishment: Galant Food Company     585 Potrero Street     San Francisco, CA 94121
Contact: Galina Galant (415) 552-5475
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 22 pounds.
Distribution: The San Francisco, California area.

Product: "Miller's" brand Beef Franks in 1-pound vacuum packed packages.
Codes: Packaged December 3, 1999, with the number "12-3" handwritten on the label and the number "9822" in the USDA mark of inspection.
Problem: Possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Establishment: J.L. Miller and Sons     490 Indian Rock Dam Road     York, Pennsylvania 17403
Contact: Mr. Harry Strohman, Owner, 717-741-2431
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 4 pounds.
Distribution: York, Pennsylvania
 

WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 17

Product: Foodarama Supermarkets Inc., "World Class Kitchen" brand sliced luncheon meats. Following products recalled:
Product: Date Code on Package:
German Bologna 12-25-99
Less Sodium Ham 12-22-99
Hot Ham water added 12-25-99
Liverwurst 12-25-99
Mortadella 12-25-99
First Cut Pastrami 12-25-99
First Cut Corned Beef 12-25-99
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast 12-25-99
Smoked Turkey Breast 12-25-99
Master Chef 98% Fat Free Skinless Turkey Breast 12-25-99
Oven Roasted Honey Turkey Breast 12-25-99
Codes: Sliced and packaged on December 6, 1999; 6 to 9 ounce consumer units, individually labeled. ''World Class Kitchen'' on package label along with product name. Number 5495 or P5495, representing plant Establishment number on lower right hand corner of package along with code 12-22-99 or 12-25-95.
Problem: The product may be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes.
Establishment: Foodarama Supermarkets Inc.     1930 Pennsylvania Avenue     Linden, New Jersey 07036
Contact: Jesus Munoz (908)925-1550
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 900 pounds.
Distribution: Central New Jersey

PRODUCT a) Hot-Smoked Uneviscerated Round Scad, in 6 ounce plastic packages; b) Air-Dried Herring, in 6 ounce packages.
CODE None.
MANUFACTURER Fil-Fish Manufacturing Company, Fullerton, California.
DISTRIBUTION Illinois, California, New Jersey.
QUANTITY a) 15 cases (40 packages per case); b) 21 cases (40 packages per case) were distributed.
REASON Products, uneviscerated fish, have the potential to support the growth of and toxin production by Clostridium botulinum.

PRODUCT Cheeses Blintzes: 1. Frozen Cheese Blintzes a) Packaged in a yellow paper container with brown lettering, labeled in part, "*** Ratner's *** RESTAURANT *** 6 CHEESE *** BLINTZES *** NET WT 13 OZS. (369g) *** MANUFACTURED BY: RATNER'S RETAIL FOODS, INC. *** NEW YORK, N.Y. 10002 ***". The product is marked with UPC 78364 10001. b) packaged in an orange and white paper container, labeled in part, "*** Ratner's *** RESTAURANT *** All Natural *** 12 Cheese *** Blintzes *** NET WT. 26 OZ. (1 LB. 10 OZ.) 728g *** MANUFACTURED BY RATNER'S RETAIL FOODS, INC., NEW YORK, N.Y. 10002 ***". The product is marked with UPC 78364 00104.
2. Frozen Jumbo Cheese Blintzes, packaged in a yellow paper container with blue lettering, labeled in part, "*** Ratner's ***RESTAURANT *** 6 JUMBO *** CHEESE *** BLINTZES *** NET WT. 1 LB. 4 OZS. (567g) *** Manufactured by Ratner's Retail Foods, Inc. New York, N.Y. 10002 ***". The product is marked with UPC 78364 00031.
3. Frozen Blueberry Cheese Blintzes, packaged in a blue paper container with yellow lettering, labeled in part, "***Ratner's *** RESTAURANT *** 6 BLUEBERRY *** CHEESE *** BLINTZES *** NET WT. 13 OZS. (369g) *** MANUFACTURED BY: RATNER'S RETAIL FOODS, INC. *** NEW YORK, N.Y. 10002 ***". The product is marked with UPC 78364 00033.
CODE None. All product on the market at the time of the recall is affected.
MANUFACTURER Ratner’s Retail Foods, Inc., New York, New York.
DISTRIBUTIONNew York, New Jersey, Florida, Maryland, California, Connecticut, Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Wisconsin.
QUANTITY Approximately 125,000 individual packages were distributed in the last 6 months.
REASON Products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

PRODUCT Hansung Salted Yellow Croaker, vacuum packed uneviscerated fish, in 16 ounce multi-colored packages
CODE None.
MANUFACTURER Sung Fish Company Ltd., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
RECALLED BY Pacific Giant, Inc., Los Angeles, California
DISTRIBUTION Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, New York, Texas, Washington state.
QUANTITY Approximately 800 cases (30 packages per case) were distributed.
REASON Product, uneviscerated fish, has the potential to support the growth of and toxin production by Clostridium botulinum.

PRODUCT Assorted Sugar Stick Candy, packed in 4 ounce retail plastic bags, under the Papas label.
CODE All bags distributed on or before 7/23/99.
MANUFACTURER Chris A. Papas & Son Company, Inc., Covington, Kentucky.
DISTRIBUTION Ohio and Kentucky.
QUANTITY Approximately 5 cases (240bags per case) were distributed.
REASON Product contains undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 6, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Red No. 3, and FD&C Blue No. 1.

PRODUCT Dominick's brand Apple Juice in 48 ounce glass jars.
CODE "914061-01" on the lid; UPC code "3828103021".
MANUFACTURER Mason County Fruit Packers Co-op, Inc., Ludington, Michigan.
DISTRIBUTION Illinois and Indiana.
QUANTITY 291 cases (6 bottles per case) were distributed.
REASON Product may contain pieces of glass.

PRODUCT a) Ike's Smoked Salmon Alder Smoked; b) Ike's Salmon Dip. Net weight for both products is 8-12 ounces.
CODE a) 10 JAN 00; b) 25 DEC 99.
MANUFACTURER Ike's Fish, Poulsbo, Washington.
DISTRIBUTION Washington state.
QUANTITY a) Approximately 50 pounds; b) Approximately 20 pounds were distributed.
REASON Products contained undeclared wheat.

PRODUCT Di-Tab Unmilled Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate, Calcium Phosphate Dibasic, USP Grade-F.C.C. Grade for manufacturing use only, used to manufacture tableted calcium containing dietary supplements.
CODE Lot Numbers 7275 and 7276.
MANUFACTURER Rhodia, Inc., Chicago Heights, Illinois.
RECALLED BY Rhodia, Inc., Cranbury, New Jersey
DISTRIBUTION California, Canada, Indonesia.
QUANTITY 2,240 25-kg bags were distributed; firm estimated that 35 percent of the product remained on market at time of recall initiation.
REASON Product may contain pieces of rubber gasket material and plastic.

Product: D'Artagnan Pork Free Mousse Truffee (a pate-type product) in 8 ounce packages.
Codes: The product, D'Artagnan Pork Free Mousse Truffee, is packed in 8-ounce packages that bear ''DEC 13, 1999'' on the back of the package and the number P9678 in the USDA mark of inspection on the label.
Problem: Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Establishment: Hannelore Gourmet Foods, Ltd.     247 Broadway     Huntington, New York 11743
Contact: Mr. Frank Casciari, President; 516-754-9200
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 400 pounds
Distribution: Nationwide
 

WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 24

PRODUCT Marian's Classic Clam Chowder in 12 ounce and 28 ounce containers.
CODE NOV22.
MANUFACTURER Marian's Kitchen, Tacoma, Washington.
DISTRIBUTION Washington state.
QUANTITY Approximately 58 containers were distributed.
REASON Product contained undeclared textured soy protein.
 

WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 31

PRODUCT Nova Salmon Bits, in 8 ounce plastic tubs
CODE SELL BY 1030 and batch code of 239 on a separate label on the bottom of the container.
MANUFACTURER Blue Ribbon Smoked Fish Company, Brooklyn, New York.
DISTRIBUTION New York and New Jersey.
QUANTITY 75 8-ounce units were distributed.
REASON Product was contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

PRODUCT Kendall Brook Smoked Atlantic Salmon with Added Cracked Pepper & Garlic, in 8 ounce plastic bags.
CODE 942022.
MANUFACTURER Ducktrap River Fish Farm, Inc., Belfast, Maine.
DISTRIBUTION Connecticut, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New York.
QUANTITY 18.50 pounds were distributed.
REASON Product was contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

PRODUCT Swanson Great Starts French Toast Sticks, 4.25 ounces (120 Grams)
CODEOn individual carton & cases:
Product Code (Bar Code): "0 51000 10026"
On Case: On individual Carton:
Production code: "3805110D31A" B, C, D, E, F, G, H Production code: "NOV0008059"
Production code: "3805110D35J" K, L, M, N, O, P, R Production code: "NOV0008059"
Production code: "3812110D55J" K, L, M, N, O Production code: "NOV0008129"
Production code: "3817110D31A" B, C, D, E, F, G Production code: "NOV0008179"
Production code: "3817110D35J" K, L, M, N, O Production code: "NOV0008179"
Production code: "3820110D35L" M, N, O, P, R Production code: "NOV0008209"
Production code: "3824120D35J" K, L, M, N, O, P, R Production code: "DEC0009249".
MANUFACTURER Rich-SeaPak Corporation, Brunswick, Georgia.
RECALLED BY Vlasic Food International, Cherry Hill, New Jersey
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.
QUANTITY 21,287 cases were distributed; firm estimated that 6,921 cases remained on market at time of recall initiation.
REASON Product contains undeclared dairy ingredients.

PRODUCT Drink products in 12 ounce cans, 24 cans per case:
a) Fruitopia Strawberry Passion Awareness; b) Cool from Nestea, in 12 ounce cans
CODE a) FEB2800VJD b) MAY2900VJC, MAY0100VJD, APR0300VJD, MAR1300VJC, FEB2100VJE
MANUFACTURER Coca Cola Bottling Company of Oregon, Wilsonville, Oregon.
DISTRIBUTION Washington state, Oregon, California, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada.
QUANTITY Approximately 288,771 cases of Cool and 687 cases of Fruitopia were sold.
REASON Products may be contaminated with yeast and mold.

PRODUCT Powerade Mountain Blast, in 20 ounce containers.
CODE Date Code 9266MD.
MANUFACTURER The Minute Maid Company for Coca-Cola USA at Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Chicago, Niles, Illinois.
RECALLED BY Coca-Cola USA Operations, Atlanta, Georgia
DISTRIBUTION Indiana and Minnesota.
QUANTITY 2,478 cases (24 cans per case) were distributed. Firm estimated that 620 cases remained on market at time of recall initiation.
REASON Product is contaminated with mold.

PRODUCT Smoked fish products
CODE a) Assorted Plate 16oz. Packages of Siomga (Salmon), Captain (Sea Bass), and Trout lot #411
b) Smoked Salmon 3oz. & 8oz. Packages lot #911 and #1611
c) Turbot 8 oz. Packages lot #1811
d) Captain 8 oz. Packages lot #710
e) Royal Trout 8 oz. Packages lot #1111
f) Lake Trout 8 oz. Packages lot 226
MANUFACTURER Royal Baltic, Ltd., Brooklyn, New York
DISTRIBUTION New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, California
REASON Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
 

WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 31

Product: ''Supreme Beef Processors, Inc.'' and ''Spiritas Farms'' ground beef products.
Codes: The recalled products were produced on December 20, 1999. Retail products are: ''Supreme Beef Processors, Inc.'' or ''Spiritas Farms'' fine ground beef packages (and patties) weighing one, two, and five pounds with a ''Sell-By'' date of Dec. 28, bearing the establishment number 7143. Also, five pound chubs (tubes) of fine ground beef with no specific brand name, bearing the establishment number 7143 and the ''Sell By'' date of January 04 and 05 were distributed. The wholesale products are: 10 pound chubs of fine and coarse ground beef bearing Est. 7143 in the mark of inspection and the ''Sell By'' date of January 04 and 05 with no specific brand name.
Problem: Potential Escherichia coli O157:H7 contamination.
Establishment: Supreme Beef Processors, Inc.     5219 Second Avenue     Dallas, Texas 75210
Contact: Mr. Frank Kauffman; 202-828-8804 Mr. Jim Mulhern; 202- 828-8847
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 180,000 pounds.
Distribution: States of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Florida.