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WEEK ENDING MAY 1

 

Purity Dairies Announces Ice Cream Recall

 

   Purity Dairies, Incorporated announced today that it is voluntarily recalling all cartons of Premium Purity Ice Cream "Moose Tracks" and Premium Purity Ice Cream "After Dinner Mint." The recall was initiated because the products contain egg yolk, which is not listed on the label.

 

The recalled ice cream was processed at the Purity Dairies plant in Nashville and distributed to retailers in portions of Tennessee , Kentucky and Alabama.

 

How to identify the recalled product:

 

"Moose Tracks" is packaged in pint, half-gallon and 3-gallon containers. "After Dinner Mint" is packaged in only half-gallon containers.

 

Purity Dairies' employees and retailers are removing the products from store shelves. Consumers can return the products to their place of purchase for a full refund.

 

Consumers with questions may contact Purity Dairies toll free at (800) 478-8266.

 

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Safeway Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Lucerne Chocolate Ice Cream

 

 Safeway’s Seattle Division is recalling ˝ gallon size Lucerne Chocolate Ice Cream, because it may contain undeclared peanuts.

 

The recalled Lucerne Chocolate Ice Cream was distributed to less than 85 Safeway stores in Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska and the city of Milton Freewater, Oregon between April 16 and April 27, 2004.

 

The recalled Lucerne Chocolate Ice Cream has a 21130-08039 UPC number and a Best Before JAN 10 05 53-38 date. The code and date are located on the carton’s end flap. The impacted product will contain chocolate covered peanut clusters.

 

Consumers who have purchased a 1/2 gallon square carton package of Lucerne Chocolate Ice Cream bearing the above code and date, may return the package to their local store for a full refund.

 

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-877-723-3929.

 

PRODUCT Tuna noodle casserole. Product is packed in aluminum tray with styrene lid, labeled and frozen. Product is packed in 11 oz. and 2 lb. packages. Product labeling states "TUNA NOODLE (Serves 2-4) KEEP REFRIGERATED. MAY BE FROZEN."
CODE Julian code for date of manufacture is used, no year designation.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Pasta & Co., Seattle, WA.
REASON The product contained undeclared eggs.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1,939 approx.
DISTRIBUTION WA.

 

Product(s) Recalled: Fresh Ground Beef
Production Dates/Identifying Codes: Produced April 9, 2004. The products subject to recall are 80-pound boxes of: :

Each box contains eight, 10-pound chubs of ground beef and carries a use/freeze by date of "APR 29." The USDA mark of inspection "Est. 86K," also appears on each box. In addition, each box contains the following lot code, "04100400 0018" or "04100409 0019." Each chub contains the use/freeze by date and the USDA mark of inspection.
Problem/Reason for Recall: The product may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7.
Federal Establishment:
Excel Corporation
East Highway 400
Dodge City, KS 67801
Consumer Contact: Luke Miller, Manager of Customer Service, 1-800-267-6946
Media Contact: Mark Klein, Director of Communications, (952) 742-6211
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 45,000 pounds
Distribution: Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Texas

 

WEEK ENDING MAY 8

 

Product(s) Recalled: Pork rinds
Production Dates/Identifying Codes: The products subject to recall bear the establishment number "EST. 1673" inside the USDA mark of inspection and were produced on April 26, 2004. Each package contains the use or sell by date, "Aug. 07 A." The products subject to recall are:

·         "BARBECUE FLAVORED, PORK RINDS, CHICHARRONES."
Problem/Reason for Recall: The product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Federal Establishment:Evans Food Products Company
4118 South Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60609
Consumer Contact: Mike Pannitto, General Manager, (773) 254-7400
Media Contact: Mike Pannitto, General Manager, (773) 254-7400
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 24,700 pounds
Distribution: Nationwide

Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts

 

State Agriculture Commissioner Nathan L. Rudgers announced today that Sunny Lake Trading, Inc., 651A Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11221 is recalling "Guoyong Candy" because it contains undeclared peanuts.

 

The recalled "Guoyong Candy" is packaged in 11-ounce plastic packages with the UPC number 6 922604 120073. It is a product of China.

 

Consumers who have purchased "Guoyong Candy" are urged to return it to the place of purchase.

 

PRODUCT Home Pride Butter Top Enriched White Bread packaged in plastic bags labeled as net

weight 1 lb. 4 oz.
CODE Mar 10 46057 0306, Mar 12 46059 0308, Mar 14 46061 0310, Mar 15 46062 0311.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Interstate Brands Corp. Hdqtrs, Kansas City, MO.
REASON Ingredient statement does not declare whey, nonfat dry milk, and butter.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 9,257 loaves.
DISTRIBUTION FL.

 

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C. Kenneth Imports Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Eggs in OH YES Korean Cookies

 

C. Kenneth Imports, 150 th St. & Exterior St., Bronx, N.Y., is recalling OH YES Korean Cookies manufactured by HAITA1 Confectionery & Foods Co., LTD., Korea because it may contain undeclared eggs.

 

The recalled OH YES Korean Cookies are packaged in 120,1 oz. packages to a case. The container code is 2004.07.19. Approximately 150 cases were sold in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut areas.

 

Consumers who are allergic to eggs and purchased OH YES Korean cookies are urged to return them to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-624-5639.

 

Product(s) Recalled: Beef Wieners
Production Dates/Identifying Codes:  Produced April 20, 2004. The products being recalled are:

Problem/Reason for Recall: The product is undercooked. 
Federal Establishment:
Independent Meat Co.
2072 Orchard Drive East
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Consumer Contact: Jeanne Bjorn, (208) 733-0980
Media Contact: Pat Florence, CEO, (208) 358-0980
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 12,000 pounds
Distribution: California, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

 

 

WEEK ENDING MAY 15

 

Colonial Cookies Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Macadamia Nuts in Packages of Essensia Milk Chocolate Chunk Cookies

 

Colonial Cookies is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of 7.2 oz. Essensia Milk Chocolate Chunk Cookies. These cookies contain undeclared macadamia nuts. The products in the recall do not declare macadamia nuts in the ingredient statement. Essensia White Chocolate Chunk Macadamia Cookies were packed in Essensia Milk Chocolate Chunk Cookie packaging with package code date of Best If Used By 08 13 04 E . These packages were shipped in Essensia White Chocolate Chunk Macadamia Cookies cases (case code Best If Used By 08 13 04 E).

 

Product Information:

 

Product: Essensia Milk Chocolate Chunk Cookies 7.2 oz. (UPC 41163-55285) with Essensia White Chocolate Chunk Macadamia Cookies in the package.

Shipping Case Code Number: Shipped in Essensia White Chocolate Chunk Macadamia Cookie cases (41163-55267).

Manufacturing Package and Case Code Date: Best If Used By 08 13 04 E

No other Essensia products are involved.

No allergic reactions have been reported. This product was distributed in Albertsons, Inc. stores throughout the following states: Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas and Washington.

 

Consumers who have purchased the above Essensia Cookies should return the product back to the store for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Laura Power at 1-800-265-6508, ext. 227.

 

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Stonington Sea Products Recalls Smoked Salmon Because of Possible Health Risk

 

Stonington Sea Products of Stonington, ME is recalling a small, seventy pound batch of Cold Smoked Salmon, packaged in retail packages of 4 oz., 8 oz., 12 oz., and bulk in Sliced and Unsliced Sides with sell by dates of 5/8/2004, 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.

 

Cold Smoked Salmon was distributed to three retail stores, one each in Maine, Massachusetts and New York. It was also distributed to three restaurants and via mail order to four customers. All customers have been notified and no illnesses have been reported to date.

 

The product is in plastic cryovac bags with the Stonington Sea Products label.

 

Consumers who have purchased Cold Smoked Salmon with sell by date of 5/8/2004 are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-888-402-2729.

 


PRODUCT Breakfast cookie in a plastic container, 2 cookies individually wrapped in each plastic container, labeled “Harry and David Up With The Sun BREAKFAST COOKIES NET WT 4.5 OZ”. 32 packages/case. CODE BEST BY dates of 2/07/04 , 2/10/04 , 04/15/04 , 4/16/04 .
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Harry & David, Medford , OR .
REASON Cookies contain undeclared pecans and almonds.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 438 cases containing 14,016 packages.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.

PRODUCT GUSTO brand PRESERVED THAI DESSERTS PINEAPPLE, NET WEIGHT 200 GMS. and 35 GMS. PRODUCT OF THAILAND . Product is packed in a plastic container.
CODE All products on the market at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Gusto Food, Inc., Maspeth , NY.
REASON Undeclared sulfites based on NYSDAM sampling & analysis.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 8 cartons (24 units per carton).
DISTRIBUTION NY and FL.

PRODUCT
APRICOT MUFFIN MIX, 13 oz. and 15 oz., plastic bags. Sold under the following labels:
1) Uncle Charlies Products Inc., “Breakfast Style Muffin Mix Apricot”.
2) Al’s Gourmet Favorites, “Breakfast Style Muffin Mix Apricot”.
3) The New York Store “Gourmet Muffin Mix Apricot”.
4) Swedish Hill Vineyards “Breakfast Style Muffin Mix Apricot”.
5) Amish Wedding Foods “Breakfast Style Muffin Mix Apricot”.
6) Cookie Expressions “Breakfast Style Muffin Mix Apricot”.
7) Bemus Bay Coffee Cafe “Breakfast Style Muffin Mix Apricot”.
CODE Pro All products on the market at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Uncle Charlies, Akron , NY.
REASON Apricot Muffin Mix contains undeclared sulfites.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Unknown.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.


PRODUCT
a) Stew Leonard's Seafood Salad, 16 oz. clear plastic container UPC 71962-18856.
b) Stew Leonard's LITE Seafood Salad, 16 oz. clear plastic UPC 71962-18824.
CODE a) and b) Product date coded prior to 2/15/04 .
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Stew Leonards Inc, Norwalk , OH.
REASON The product contains undeclared ingredients including snow crab.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 41 cases.
DISTRIBUTION CT, and NY.

PRODUCT Homarus brand Norwegian cold smoked salmon packed into a large green/red/white cryo-vac bag with a red/green/white/black label printed in part: “HOMARUS***NORWEGIAN SALMON INGREDIENTS: SALMON, SALT, SUGAR, NATURAL WOOD SMOKE***.” Each cold smoked piece of salmon is packaged into these bags, each with a weight range of 2 to 3 lbs. Two bags are packaged and sold in a white/blue/grey cardboard box printed in part: “SeaSpecialities***KEEP REFRIGERATED AT 38 OR BELOW MAY BE FROZEN FOR EXTENDED SHELF LIFE***PREMIUM QUALITY SMOKED SALMON SLICED DELI BOARD 2 x 3 Lb.***.”
CODE 27029, 27012.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Florida Smoked Fish Co, Miami, FL.
REASON Surveillance sample collected and analyzed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product lots.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 2,719 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION FL, GA, PA, and CA.

 

Paramount Farms Announces Nationwide Recall of Whole Natural Raw Almonds

 

Paramount Farms announced that it is voluntarily recalling from distribution whole natural raw almonds sold under the Kirkland Signature, Trader Joe’s and Sunkist brands. The almonds sold under the Kirkland Signature brand, available exclusively at Costco Wholesale Inc., were marked “raw almonds” and were packaged in three-pound, lay-flat plastic bags stamped with a “best before” date from 8/21/04 through 2/8/05. For Trader Joe’s and Sunkist, the packages bear the “best before” dates of 8/21/04 through 3/15/05. The almonds sold by Trader Joe’s are in a one-pound lay-flat plastic bag marked “nonpareil variety raw almonds” and the almonds sold by Sunkist are in a 10-ounce lay-flat plastic bag marked “raw natural whole almonds.”

 

Consumers who purchased products with these best buy dates should return them to their local point of purchase for a full refund. Beginning Wednesday, May 19 at approximately noon PDT, consumers who have questions about the recall may call Paramount Farms toll free hotline at 800-496-5168.

 

 

Recall of Certain Germack Brand Almonds Due to Potential Contamination

 

Germack Almond brand raw whole almonds are being voluntarily recalled by the Germack Pistachio Co. of Detroit, Michigan due to the possibility of contamination with Salmonella Enteritidis. The product is packaged in one pound packages that bear the Germack Pistachio Co. label, with code dates of 040806, 040807, 040819, 040824, 050105, 050421 and 050422.

 

Germack Pistachio Co. distributes this product in Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Connecticut, and Florida.

 

This recall is in response to a voluntary recall by Paramount Farms of California on Whole Brown Natural Raw Almonds based on over 20 possible cases of illness in Alaska, Arizona, Oregon, Washington and Utah, as well as one case in Michigan.

 

The product should not be consumed but rather returned to the store of purchase for a full refund. For further information, call Germack Pistachio Co. at 800-872-4006, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30.

 

Thrift Products Co. Recalls Thrifty Nuts Due to the Possibility of Contamination with Salmonella Enteriditis

 

Thrift Products Co., 41-44 th St., SE, Grand Rapids, Mi 49548 is conducting a voluntary recall on its distribution of raw whole and diced almonds packaged as Thrifty Nuts due to the possibility of contamination with Salmonella Enteriditis. The recall covers the following products: RAW WHOLE ALMONDS in a 3oz bag, UPC code 79348-11960 and ALMOND BITS in a 3oz bag, UPC code 79348-11955. Both of these items have a “best if used by date” of 03/05.

 

Thrift Products Co. distributes these products in Michigan and Northern Indiana.

 

Paramount Farms of California has announced a voluntary recall of Whole Brown Natural Raw Almonds.

 

Customers should not consume raw almonds/mixes labeled with Thrifty Nuts.

 

Customers should return any unused product to the retailer where purchased. For further information, call Thrift Products Co. at 1-800-538-6887(nuts) between 9:00am-4:00pm.

 

Alert on Additional Recalled Stocks of Paramount Farms Raw Almonds

A recall of raw almonds due to reports of Salmonella Enteriditis that was announced by Paramount Farms, Lost Hills, CA, on 5/18/04 has been expanded. Before eating any raw almonds having a "best before" date of 8/21/04 or later, consumers are advised to check with the store where they purchased the product to see if the almonds came from Paramount Farms. Paramount Farms distributed the recalled almonds in bulk or packaged nationwide to brokers, distributors and grocery store chains which in turn sold the almonds to consumers in a variety of package sizes with a variety brand names. The almonds were also distributed to Mexico, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, France, England and Italy.

 

Paramount Farms announced a limited recall on 5/18/04 of whole natural raw almonds sold under the Kirkland Signature, Trader Joe's and Sunkist brands. Individuals who have purchased the recalled raw almonds should not consume them but instead return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

 

The almonds may be sold under other unknown brand names.

 

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Colonial Cookies Allergy Alert: Undeclared Nuts in Some 7.2 oz. Essensia Cookie Packages

 

Colonial Cookies is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of 7.2 oz. Essensia-brand cookies as some nut cookies being produced may have been incorrectly packaged in bags that did not declare these specific nuts in their ingredient statements.

 

The Essensia line of cookies is sold exclusively through the Albertsons and ACME chain of grocery stores. This voluntary recall involves only those cookies sold in Albertsons or ACME stores in the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Louisiana, Maryland, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

 

No other Essensia brand products are involved in this voluntary recall.

 

ESSENSIA COOKIE INFORMATION:  

 

7.2 oz. COOKIE PACKAGES

DATE CODES*

UPC**

UNDECLARED ALLERGEN

Milk Chocolate Chunk

08 13 04 D

41163 55285

Pecans

Milk Chocolate Chunk Macadamia

08 26 04 E

41163 55268

Pecans

Chocolate Chunk Pecan

10 03 04 D

41163 55266

Macadamia

Milk Chocolate Chunk Macadamia

10 03 04 D

41163 55268

Pecans

*Date Codes on Cookie Bags:
Consumers can find the date code on the back, lower right-hand corner of the cookie bag (written sideways, with text running top-to-bottom). The following in an example of how the date code for August 13, 2004 is printed on a cookie bag:
BEST IF USED BY 08 13 04 D

**Universal Product Code on Cookie Bags:


The UPC code can be found on the bottom (underneath) of the cookie package.

 

Consumers who have purchased the above Essensia brand cookies should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund, whether they have partially-consumed the contents or not.

 

Consumers with questions may contact Laura Power at 1-800-265-6508, ext. 227.

 

Go Fresh Produce, Inc., Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Go Fresh Dried Fruit Mix

 

GO FRESH PRODUCE, INC., 77 Riverdale Ave., Yonkers, NY 10701 is recalling GO FRESH DRIED FRUIT MIX because it contains undeclared sulfites. 

 

The recalled GO FRESH DRIED FRUIT MIX sold in 6.5 oz., plastic containers were sold in the NYC area.  The product's UPC number is 2983200033.

 

Consumers who have purchased GO FRESH DRIED FRUIT MIX should return it to the place of purchase. 

 

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 914-844-0238.

 

Hop Lee Trading Co., Inc, Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Sulfites In Garoye Lily Flower

 

Hop Lee Trading Co., Inc., 337 Butler Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11217, is recalling Garoye Lily Flower because it may contain undeclared sulfites.

 

The recalled Garoye Lily Flower, sold in 6 oz., clear plastic packages were sold in Rochester, N.Y. Garoye Lily Flower is a product of China.

 

Consumers who have purchased the Garoye Lily Flower product should return it to the place of purchase.

 

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Undeclared Eggs in Haiti Soft Castle Chocolate Chip Cookies

 

State Agriculture Commissioner Nathan L. Rudgers today warned consumers who are sensitive to eggs, not to consume certain "Haiti Soft Castle Chocolate Chip Cookies" distributed by Grand Supercenter, Inc., 47-08 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, New York 11378, due to the presence of undeclared eggs. 

 

"Haiti Soft Castle Chocolate Chip Cookies" are packaged in a 2.29-oz., red and white cardboard box with code 2004.06.03.C.  It is a product of Korea.  The UPC number is 8 801019 301803.

Consumers who are allergic to eggs and purchased "Haiti Soft Castle Chocolate Chip Cookies" are urged to return them to the place of purchase.


PRODUCT Sunridge Farms brand All Natural Yogurt Raisins in 8 oz plastic bags; 12 packages per case.
CODE 3240321, UPC Code: 0-86700-68084 or 0-86700-68073-5.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Falcon Trading Co., Santa Cruz, CA.
REASON Packages labeled as All Natural Yogurt Raisins actually contain almonds.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 2,376 bags.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.


PRODUCT Autumn Trails Delight - a trail mix product in flexible plastic bag labeled in part "Gray Squirrel Nut CO. Autumn Trails Delite", Net Wt. 16 oz.

CODE All products on the market at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Gray Squirrel Nut Co, St. Ignatius, MT.
REASON Trail Mix contains undeclared peanuts, milk, and color additives.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 4,459/16 oz. packages.
DISTRIBUTION MT, ID, and WY.


PRODUCT Hood Cultured Fat Free Buttermilk, One quart cardboard container.
CODE Code: Dec 30.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER H. P. Hood, Inc., Chelsea, MA.
REASON Fat-free Buttermilk actually contains egg nog.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 465 cases (16 units/case).
DISTRIBUTION CT, MA, and RI.


PRODUCT
a) Lucerne' Orange Creme Yogurt-Low Fat in 8 oz Tub.
b) Lucerne' Orange Creme Yogurt-Low Fat in 8 oz Tub.
CODE
a) Best Before 3/14, 3/28, 4/02, 4/11, 4/19, 4/24, 5/02, UPC 21130 07761;
b) Best Before 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/17, 4/23, 4/25, 4/27, 5/8, UPC 21130 07785.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Safeway Stores, Inc., Pleasanton, CA.
REASON The products contain undeclared FD&C Yellow # 6.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 374,916/12 packages per case.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.


PRODUCT
a) Harmony brand Oriental Party Mix, a) 13 lbs-C90, Item # 00104, b) 22 lbs. bulk, Item # 87065, c) 8.5 oz. zip
bag, Item # 25556.
b) Harmony brand Oriental Rice Crackers, a) 6 lbs-C90, Item # 00118, b) 5 oz zip bag Item # 25630.
CODE
a) Code Dates Involved: a) from 2G23 to 4D02, b) from 2G16 to 4D02, c) use by 10AP03 to use by 10JA05;
b) Code Dates Involved: a) from 2G16 to 4D02, b) use by 9AP03 to use by 2JA05.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Harmony Foods Corp., Santa Cruz, CA.
REASON These products contain undeclared FD&C Yellow #6.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 20,859 cases.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.


PRODUCT Cut Green Beans (frozen), in bags labeled "SYSCO Classic Fresh Frozen Cut Green Italian Beans", Net Wt. 32 ozs., Product of Canada. Product packed in cases of 12. Cases labeled SYSCO Classic Fresh Frozen Romano Beans. UPC CODE 0-74865-07851-1.
CODE 01/2006 CR1 B40073 (stamped on bag).
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Sysco Food Services of Syracuse, Warners, NY.
REASON Frozen cut green beans contain procymidone residue
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 49 cases x 12.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.


PRODUCT Min-Tran Dietary Supplement Tablets in bottles of 330 and 800 tablets per bottle.
CODE Code L318, Best Used By 09-05.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Standard Process, Inc., Palmyra, WI.
REASON Min Train Tablets are contaminated with mold.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1024 bottles of 800 count bottles; 4974 bottles of 330 count bottles.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.


PRODUCT PAN DE ORO 6.5" FLOUR TORTILLA 24/1 doz White Stick on label on bulk cartons.
CODE All products on the market at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Severence Foods, Inc., Hartford, CT.
REASON Tortillas do not bear complete ingredient statements.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 63 cases.
DISTRIBUTION MA, and CT.

 

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Rio Grande Food Products, Inc. Recalls Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk

 

Rio Grande Food Products, Inc. of Beltsville, Maryland is recalling Queso Duro Viejo / Hard Cheese, Made in Central America, because it has the possibility of being contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes-fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

 

The cheese products were distributed in MD, VA, District of Columbia, NC, GA, NY, NJ, TX, CA, MN and AL, and were repacked for distribution nationwide to retail stores and deli counters.

 

The cheese was sold in blocks ranging from 40 to 85 pounds under the brand RIO GRANDE with the UPC 7 3852907012 3. The cheese was also repackaged in one pound consumer packages and wrapped in plastic stretch film under the brands:

RIO GRANDE-QUESO DURO VIEJO / HARD CHEESE with UPC 738529070128,
QUESO DURO VIEJO / AGED HARD CHEESE, Dist. By La Ricura Ltda, with UPC 769087000678
EMANUEL DISTRIBUTORS, PRODUCT OF EL SALVADOR. ALL PACKAGES ARE BEING RECALLED. THE PRODUCT MAY HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED WITHOUT AN IDENTIFYING CODE.

 

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-981-4991.

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River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Walnuts and Pecans in Popeye® Café Parisian Complete Salad Kit

 

River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC of Salinas, CA is recalling 16 oz. size Popeye® Café Parisian Complete Salad Kit, because it may contain undeclared walnuts and pecans.

 

Popeye® Café Parisian Complete Salad Kit was distributed to 71 Costco Wholesale Warehouses in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico and Arizona.

 

The product is packaged in flexible plastic bags and can be identified by Use By Code Date of June 2, 2004 or prior. The UPC number is 0-45388-81023-0. No other Popeye® and/or River Ranch products are affected by this recall.

 

Consumers who have purchased Popeye® Café Parisian Complete Salad Kit are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-866-446-6192.

 

WEEK ENDING MAY 29

 

Side Pocket Foods Co. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Anchovy in Baja Bob's Mean & Lean Low Carb Bloody Mary Mix

 

Side Pocket Foods Co., Cottage Grove, Oregon is recalling 631 cases of Baja Bob's Mean & Lean Low Carb Blood Mary Mix because they contain undeclared anchovy paste present in the Worcestershire Sauce used in its production.

 

The recalled Baja Bob's Mean & Lean Low Carb Bloody Mary Mix was distributed nationwide in retail stores.

 

The product comes in a 323 fl. oz. glass bottle. Product is coded by lot #'s BBBM001SPF BEST USED by 2/11/05 and BBBM001SPF BEST USED BY 2/14/05. Codes can be found on the neck of the bottle above the label. The firm name Low Carb Living, Inc., Encinitas, California is declared on the label.

 

Consumers who have purchased Baja Bob's Mean & Lean Low Carob Bloody Mary's containing these codes are urged to return them to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact Side Pocket Foods Co. at 1-541-767-9146.


PRODUCT Stop & Shop Cookie Jar Dutch Windmill Cookies, Net Wt. 10 ounces.
CODE Best if used by date: "SEP13043A".
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Bremner Inc, Div. Of Ralcorp Holdings, Inc., St. Louis, MO.

REASON The product contains undeclared almonds and peanuts.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 672 cases (twelve 10 oz packages per case).
DISTRIBUTION MA, CT, RI, NH, NY, and NJ.


PRODUCT Organic Planet brand Organic Hulled Sesame Seed, Packed in 25 pound 3-ply paper bags, Product of India.

CODE Production Code: 28322-02 1663, Organic Lot #: 000374 P-02/01/P-02/02.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER H. P. Schmid, Inc, San Francisco, CA.
REASON The product is contaminated with Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 160 bags.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.


PRODUCT DeMoulas Market Basket Complete Pancake & Waffle Mix, Net Wt. 908g (32 oz.) 2 lb.

CODE All lot codes.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Market Basket/DeMoulas Super Markets, Boston, MA.
REASON Product contains undeclared eggs.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 715 cases.
DISTRIBUTION MA, and NH.


PRODUCT
a) McDonald's Lightly Salted Butter, Net Wt. 16 oz. (l lb) 454 grams, made for McDonald's Restaurants.

b) 1) Land O' Lakes Sweet Cream Salted Whipped Butter, Net Wt. 5 Lbs., in plastic tubs, two 5 pound tubs per
case;
   2) Zander's Whipped Butter, Net Wt. 5 Lbs., in plastic tubs, four 5 pound tubs per case;
   3) Zander's Whipped Butter, Net Wt. 3 Lbs., in plastic tubs, four 3 pound tubs per case;
   4) GFS Gordon Food Service Whipped Butter, Net Wt. 5 Lbs., in plastic tubs, two 5 pound tubs per case;
   5) Zanders Sealed Whip Butter Cups Portion Control Servings, 72-6.3 Gram Cups Per Lb., 720 Cup Servings,
       Net Wt. 10 Lbs. (4.54 kg) in cases;
   6) Zanders Sealed Whip Butter Cups Portion Control Servings, 90-5.0 Gram Cups Per Lb., 720 Cup Servings,
       Net Wt. 8 Lbs. (3.63 Kg) in cases;

   7) GFS Gordon Food Service Whipped Butter Cups, 720 Cups, 90-5 Gram Servings Per Lb., Net Wt. 8 Lbs.
       (3.63 Kg) in cases;
   8) Deerfield Whipped Butter, Net Wt. 5 Lbs., in plastic tubs, two 5 pound tubs per case; and
   9) I. Lederman Whipped Butter, Net Wt. 5 Lbs., in plastic tubs, four 5 pound tubs per case.
c) 1) Zander's Butter, Net Wt. 16 OZ. (1 LB.) 453 Grams;

    2) Nugget Salted Butter, Net Wt. 1 LB. (16 OZ.) 453 Grams;
    3) Pocahontas Sweet Cream Butter Salted, Net Wt. 1 LB. (16 OZ.) 453 grams;

    4) GFS Gordon Food Service Butter, Net Wt. 16 OZ. (1 LB.) 453 grams;

       5) Elegant Continental Chips (of butter), 47 Cuts Per Lb., Net Wt. 17 Lbs. (7.71 Kg), in cases; each case                contains four cartons of Elegantly Wrapped Continental Butter Chips, 200 Individually Foil Wrapped Chips, Net Wt.: 4 1/4 Lbs., 47 Service Portions Per Lb., 200 - .34 oz. Portions (4.25 Lb) /200-9.6 gr. portions;
   6) Elegant Continental Chips (of butter), 59 Cuts per lb., Net Weight 17 lbs. (7.71 kg), 1000 Foil Wrap Portions, in cases; each case contains five cartons of Elegantly Wrapped Continental Butter Chips, 200 Individually Foil Wrapped Chips, Net Wt.: 3.4 Lbs., 59 Service Portions Per Lb., 200 - .27 oz. portions (3.4 Lb) /200-7.7 gr. portions;
  7) GFS Gordon Food Service Continental Butter Chips, 47 Ct. Per Lb., 4-200 Ct. Cartons, Net Wt. 17 Lbs. (7.71 kg), in cases; each case contains four cartons of Elegantly Wrapped Continental Butter Chips, 200 Individually Foil Wrapped Chips, Net Wt.: 4 1/4 Lbs., 47 Service Portions Per Lb., 200 - .34 Portions (4.25 Lb) /200-9.6 gr. portions;
  8) 0GFS Gordon Food Service Continental Butter Chips, 59 Ct. Per Lb., 5 - 200 Ct. Cartons, Net Wt. 17 Lbs. (7.71 kg), in cases; each case contains five cartons of Elegantly Wrapped Continental Butter Chips, 200 Individually Foil Wrapped Chips, Net Wt.: 3.4 Lbs., 59 Service Portions Per Lb., 200 - .27 Portions (3.4 Lb) /200-7.7 gr. portions;
  9) Sealed Butter Cups, Portion Control Servings, 90 - 5.0 Gram Cups Per Lb., 720 Cup Servings, Net Wt. 8 Lbs. (3.63 Kg) in cases;
 10)GFS Gordon Food Service Butter Cups, 720 Cups, 90 - 5 gram Servings Per Lb., Net Wt. 8 Lbs. (3.63 Kg),
49548, in cases;
 11)Sweet Cream Butter Patties, 6-5 lb. Cartons; each case contains six cartons of Fresh Creamery Butter in
Convenient Pats, 5 Lb per carton, in 90 cut, 72 cut, 18 cut and 12 cut per pound pattie sizes;
  12)Butter (bulk), Net Wt. 10 Lb/4.45 Kg. per case;

      13)Zander's Butter (bulk), Net Wt. 55.12 Lb/25 Kg. per case; and
  14)Zander's Butter (bulk), Net Wt. 68 Lb. per case.
d) 1) Sealed Cups, Portion Control Servings (of Butterine), (90-5.0 Gram Cups Per Lb.), 720 Cup Servings, Net Wt. 8 Lbs. (3.63 Kg) in cases; the foil covers of the cups are labeled Butterine Margarine Made with 40% Butter;        2) Zander's Butterine Margarine, 60% Margarine, 40% Sweet Cream Butter, Net Wt. 16 OZ. (1 LB.) 453 grams; 3)     3) Zander's Butterine Margarine, 60% Margarine, 40% Sweet Cream Butter, 4 Quarters, Net Wt. 16 OZ. (1
LB.) 453 grams;
4) Zander's Butterine (bulk 60% margarine/40% butter blend), Net Wt. 68 Lb. per case;
5) Crystal Farms 60% Margarine - 40% Butter, Butter Blend Margarine, Net Wt 16 OZ. (1 LB.) 454 grams, and 6) Crystal Farms 60% Margarine - 40% Butter, Butter Blend Margarine, 4 Quarters, Net Wt. 16 OZ. (1 LB.)
454 grams.

   e) 1) Zander's Unsalted Sweet Butter, Net Wt. 16 OZ. (1 LB.) 453 Grams;
   2) Nugget Sweet Cream Butter, Unsalted, Net Wt. 1 LB. (16 OZ.) 453 Grams;
   3) Pocahontas Sweet Cream Butter, Unsalted, Net Wt. 1 LB. (16 OZ.) 453 grams;
   4) GFS Gordon Food Service Unsalted Butter, Net Wt. 16 OZ. (1 LB.) 453 grams;
   5) Golbon Sweet Cream Unsalted Butter, Net Wt. 1 LB. (16 OZ.) 453 grams;
   6) Bon Vivant European Style Unsalted Gourmet Butter, Net Wt. 454 grams, 1 LB., 16 OZ;
   7) Elegant Continental Chips (of unsalted butter), 47 Cuts Per Lb., Net Wt. 17 Lbs. (7.71 Kg), in cases;
each case contains four cartons of Elegantly Wrapped Continental Butter Chips, 200 Individually Foil
Wrapped Chips, Net Wt.: 4 1/4 Lbs., 47 Service Portions Per Lb., 200 - .34 oz. Portions (4.25 Lb) /200-9.6
gr. portions;
   8) Elegant Continental Chips (of unsalted butter), 59 Cuts per lb., Net Weight 17 lbs. (7.71 kg), 1000 Foil
Wrap Portions, in cases; each case contains five cartons of Elegantly Wrapped Continental Butter
Chips, 200 Individually Foil Wrapped Chips, Net Wt.: 3.4 Lbs., 59 Service Portions Per Lb., 200 - .27 oz.
portions (3.4 Lb) /200-7.7 gr. portions;
   9) Zander's Unsalted Butter (bulk), Net Wt. 68 Lb. per case; and
  10) Deerfield Unsalted Creamery Butter, Net Wt. 16 OZ. (1 LB.) 453 grams. Recall # F-215-4.
f) 1) Zander's Whipped Butterine, 60% Margarine, 40% Butter, Net Wt. 5 Lbs. (80 Oz.), in plastic tubs,
four 5 pound tubs per case; and GFS Gordon Food Service Whipped Margarine, 60%
Margarine / 40% Butter Blend, Net Wt. 5 Lbs. (2.27 kg), in plastic tubs, two 5 pound tubs per case,
g) Butter Churned Blend Spread (in portion control servings), 90 Count Cups (per lb.), Net Wt. 8 Lbs. in
cases.
h) Whipped Butter Blend Spread, Net Wt. 5 Lbs., in plastic tubs, four 5 pound tubs per case.
CODE
a) The shipping case code is "Best If Used By 06/12/04 and 06/13/04". The individual wrapper code is "061204 34470" and "061304 34470".
b), c), d), e), and f) Codes beginning with 043 to 100 as the first three digits;
g), and h) Code 050-80-703 only.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Zander's Creamery, Inc., Cross Plains, WI.
REASON Samples of some of the recalled products tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes and the other recalled products were made on the same equipment, as used for the products which tested positive.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 4,000,000 pounds.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.


PRODUCT
a) Containers of cut honeydew or cantaloupe alone, or mixed with a variety of other fruits. Any of the products may contain "MARY'S Selected" brand, or products do not have a brand. Cut honeydew. Product identified in one of the following ways: "Honeydew" in 8 oz. or 16 oz. plastic cups, "HONEYDEW CHUNKS" in 8 oz. plastic cups; "American Deli Honeydew 5#" in 5 lb. plastic tray; "Honeydew 1/2 cut" in 20 lb. plastic tray, "Honeydew
Wedge 5# in plastic tray.

b) Cut cantaloupe. Product identified in one of the following ways: "Cantaloupe" in 8 oz, 16 oz. or 40 oz.
plastic cup, "Cantaloupe 1/2 cut" in 20 lb. plastic tray, "American Deli Cantaloupe" in 5 lb. plastic tray,
"Cantaloupe Wedge" in 1 lb. plastic bags and 5 lb. plastic tray, "Fresh Cantaloupe Cup" in 12 oz. plastic
cups, "Cantaloupe Chunks" in 8 oz. plastic cups

c) Cut fruit consisting of honeydew melon, cantaloupe, seedless watermelon. Product may be identified as
"Fruit Medley" in 8 oz. plastic cups, "Melon Medley" in 8 oz, 16 oz. or 40 oz. plastic cups, "Cut Fruit Tray
Loose" in 64 oz. plastic tray, "Melon Wedge Combo" in 1 lb. plastic bag.

d) Cut fruit consisting of cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, seedless watermelon, strawberry Product identified in one of the following ways: "Fruit Tray" in 3.25 lb. and 5 lb. plastic trays.
e) Cut fruit consisting of cantaloupe, honeydew melon, grapes. Product identified in one of the following ways:
"Fresh Fruit Cup" in 12 oz. plastic cup, and "Bulk Cut Fruit" in 8 lb. plastic bags.
f) Cut fruit consisting of cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, red seedless grapes, orange segments Product identified "Mixed Fruit" in 8 oz., 16 oz. or 40 oz. plastic cups.
g) Cut fruit consisting of cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, strawberries. Product identified in one of the following ways: "Fresh Fruit Tray" in 64 oz. plastic tray, "Fresh Fruit Medley" in 28 oz. plastic cup.

h) Cut fruit consisting of cantaloupe, honeydew melon, grapes, strawberries. Product identified as "Fresh Fruit
Salad" in 56 oz. plastic cup.
i) Cut fruit consisting of cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, strawberries, seedless red grapes. Product identified as "Recipe #2" in 8 lb. plastic bags.
j) Cut fruit consisting of cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, seedless watermelon. Product identified as "Fruit Tray" in 64 oz. plastic tray.
k) Cut fruit consisting of cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, seedless watermelon, seedless red grapes. Product
identified as "Fruit Salad Kit" in 10 lb. plastic bags.
l) Cut fruit consisting of watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, grape. Product identified as "Melon Grape"
in 8 oz. and 40 oz. plastic cups and 1 lb. plastic bags.
m) Cut fruit consisting of cantaloupe, blueberries, strawberries. Product identified as "Cantaloupe Boat, 1
ct" in plastic bag.
CODE Sale by 07/21/03 or before.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Duck Delivery Produce Inc., Portland, OR.
REASON Product is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Approx. 220,000 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION WA, OR, and ID.


PRODUCT Redbird Assorted Puffs Wrapped Bulk Candy, packaged in 5 lb bags, Item #2070.
CODE All products on the market at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER BA Sweetie Candy Co, Cleveland, OH.
REASON The product contains undeclared FD&C colors Yellow #5 and Yellow #6.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 159 bags.
DISTRIBUTION OH.


PRODUCT Manischewitz Apple Juice, 32 oz glass bottles. Pasteurized.
CODE Lot 2885.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER The B. Manischewitz Co LLC, Jersey City, NJ.

REASON Apple Juice may contain Patulin in excess of 50 ppb.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 553 cases of 12.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide, Mexico, and New Zealand.


PRODUCT Great Skott Foods Super Energy Mix, Net Wt. 14 oz. packaged in clear-plastic bags.
CODE All lots.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Great Skott Foods, Inc., Milwaukee, WI.
REASON The product contains redskin peanuts. The ingredient list identifies the peanuts as "redskins". The word peanut is not mentioned anywhere on the label.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1,560 cases (6 units/case).
DISTRIBUTION IL, MA, and WI.