WEEK ENDING JUNE 4

PRODUCT Rich Flower brand Dried Sweet Potato, in 7 ounce rigid plastic bags, product of China.
CODE None.
MANUFACTURER Garden Food (Shenzhen) Company, Ltd., China (packer).
RECALLED BY CL Import Company, Inc., Brooklyn, New York (importer).
DISTRIBUTION New York.
QUANTITY 2 cases were distributed.
REASON Product contained undeclared sulfites.

PRODUCT Italian Sun Dried Tomatoes, in 16 ounce cryovac, plastic bags.
CODE None.
MANUFACTURER Undetermined.
RECALLED BY Mrs. Mazzula's Food Products, Inc., Edison, New Jersey (repacker).
DISTRIBUTION New Jersey.
QUANTITY 110 cartons (12 bags per case) were distributed.
REASON Product contains undeclared sulfites.
 

WEEK ENDING JUNE 9

PRODUCT & CODE  Powdered Drink Mixes and Sugar Replacements:
F-424-9 VANILLA MEAL REPLACEMENT as follows:
a) Meijer EXTRA Thin Quick Vanilla Creme, Artificially Flavored Instant Meal Replacement for Weight Loss, Net Wt. 15 oz.(6 units/case). Responsible firm on the label: Meijer, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI. Lot #10599VA (case code: 10599A)
b) ULTRA Diet Quick Vanilla Creme, Artificially Flavored Instant Meal Replacement for Weight Control, Net Wt. 15 oz. (6 units/case). Responsible firm on the label: TKI Foods, Inc., Springfield, IL. Lot #9074VA/E0900 (case code: 9074A)- For EXPORT and Lot #10599VA (case code: 10599A)
F-425-9 VANILLA MEAL REPLACEMENT (shake) as follows:
a) American Fare Low Fat Extra Thin & Trim Healthy Shake, Vanilla Creme artificially flavored Instant Meal Replacement Shake for Weight Loss, Net Wt. 30 oz. (4 units/case). Responsible firm on the label: KMART Corporation, Troy, MI. Lot #V EXP 09/00A (case code: 9076A) and Lot #V EXP 09/00A (case code: 9081A)
F-426-9 VANILLA MEAL REPLACEMENT as follows:
a) Food Club Ultra Diet Plan, Vanilla Creme, Artificially Flavored Instant Meal Replacement for Weight Loss, 15 oz.(6 units/case). Responsible firm on the label: TOPCO Assoc. Inc., Skokie, IL. Lot #07199VA (case code: 07199A)
F-427-9 CHOCOLATE MEAL REPLACEMENT as follows:
a) American Fare Low Fat Extra Thin & Trim Healthy Shake, Chocolate Supreme artificially flavored Instant Meal Replacement for Weight Loss, Net Wt 30 oz.(4 units/case). Responsible firm on the label: KMART Corporation, Troy, MI. Lot #C EXP 09/00A (case code: 9076A) and Lot #C EXP 09/00A (case code: 9081A)
F-428-9 DUTCH CHOCOLATE MEAL REPLACEMENT as follows:
a) Food Club Ultra Diet Plan, Dutch Chocolate, artificially flavored Instant Meal Replacement for Weight Loss, Net Wt 15 oz. (6 units/case). Responsible firm on the label: TOPCO Assoc., Inc., Skokie, IL. Lot #07199CA (case code: 07199A)
b) Ultra Diet Quick, Dutch Chocolate, Artificially Flavored
Instant Meal Replacement for Weight Control, NET WT 15 oz. (6 units/case). Responsible firm on the label: TKI Foods, Inc., Springfield, IL. Lot #9071CA/E0900 (case code: 9071A) - exported
F-429-9 STRAWBERRY MEAL REPLACEMENT as follows:
a) Ultra Diet Quick, Strawberry Delight, Artificially Flavored Instant Meal Replacement for Weight Control, NET WT 15 oz. (6 units/case). Responsible firm on the label: TKI Foods, Inc., Springfield, IL. Lot #9074SA/E0900 (case code: 9074A) - exported
F-430-9 ICED TEA MIX as follows:
a) Shop Rite Natural Lemon Flavored Iced Tea Mix, Net Wt 24 oz. (12 units/case). Responsible firm on the label: Wakefern Food Corporation, Elizabeth, NJ. Lot #031101LTA (case code: 031101A) and Lot #041601LTA (case code: 04160A)
F-431-9 SUGAR REPLACEMENT (spoonable), with saccharin, as follows:
a) Sprinkle Sweet Sugar Replacement, NET WT 2 oz. (12 units/case). Responsible firm on the label: The Pillsbury Co., Minneapolis, MN. Lot #9067A (case code: C908A)
F-432-9 SUGAR REPLACEMENT (spoonable) with Aspartame, as follows:
a) Food Club Sweet Measure Sweetener with Aspartame, Net Wt 2 oz. (12 units/case). Responsible firm on the label: TOPCO Associates, Inc., Skokie, IL. Lot #9069A (case code: 9069A)
b) Stop & Shop Sweet Measure, Net Wt 2 oz. (12 units/case). Responsible firm on the label: Stop &Shop Supermarket Company, Boston, MA. Lot #9069A (case code: 9069A), Lot #9070A (case code: 9070A), and Lot #9095A (case code: 9095A)
c) Kroger Sweet Servings, Net Wt 2 oz. (12 units/case). Responsible firm on the label: Kroger Co., Cincinnati, OH. Lot # Sell By 030901A1 (case code: 9068A) and Lot # Sell By 030901A2 (case code: 9068A).
MANUFACTURER Ontario Foods, Inc., Albion, New York.
DISTRIBUTION Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Hungary,
QUANTITY Approximately 12,500 cases of the various products were distributed.
REASON Products may contain pieces of aluminum metal.

PRODUCT Don Tomas brand Fresh Juice, in 16 ounce and 128 ounce bottles:
a) Passion Fruit Juice; b) Guava Juice; c) Acerola Juice.
CODE a) A02119 16 OZ. B02119 16 OZ. & 128 OZ C02119 16 OZ. & 128 OZ
b) A012199 16 OZ.
c) A021199 16 OZ. & 128 OZ. B021199 16 OZ. & 128 OZ. C021199 128 OZ. A021299 128 OZ. B021299 128 OZ. C021299 128 OZ. D021299 128 OZ. E021299 128 OZ.
MANUFACTURER Don Tomas Foods, Inc., Catano, Puerto Rico.
DISTRIBUTION Puerto Rico.
QUANTITY Undetermined.
REASON The Passion Fruit juice contains undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Red No. 40, and sodium benzoate. The Guava juice and the Acerola juice contain undeclared FD&C Red No.40 and sodium benzoate.

PRODUCT El Charrito Naranja Agria Bitter Orange, in 24 and 128 fluid ounce bottles.
CODE All codes.
MANUFACTURER Lisy Corporation, Miami, Florida.
DISTRIBUTION Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida.
QUANTITY Firm estimated that approximately 1,186 24-ounce bottles and 84 128-ounce bottles remained on market at time of recall initiation.
REASON Product contains undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 5.

PRODUCT Sze Chuan Preserved Hot Bean Curd, in 4.6 ounce (130 grams) and 10.6 ounce (300 grams) jars.
CODE None.
MANUFACTURER Shenzhen Koon Yick Foods Company, Ltd., Shenzhen, China.
RECALLED BY BCN Trading, Inc., Brooklyn, New York
DISTRIBUTION New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Florida, District of Columbia.
QUANTITY 358 cartons (4.6 ounce) and 835 cartons (10.6 ounce) were distributed.
REASON Product was produced under conditions that support the growth of, and toxin production by, Staph. aureus.

PRODUCT Dioscorea Opposita Thunb. (Rhizome of Common Yam).
CODE None.
MANUFACTURER Ming Fung Trading Company, Hong Kong, China (exporter).
RECALLED BY KSH (Kwok Shing) Trading Company, Inc., Brooklyn
DISTRIBUTION New York, Florida, California
QUANTITY 186 cartons (56 boxes per case) were distributed.
REASON Product contains undeclared sulfites.

PRODUCT El Charrito Coco Rallado Shredded Coconut, in 2 ounce packs.
CODE All codes.
MANUFACTURER Lisy Corporation, Miami, Florida.
DISTRIBUTION Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida.
QUANTITY Firm estimated that 3,984 units remained on market at time of recall initiation.
REASON Product contains undeclared sulfites.
 

WEEK ENDING JUNE 18

PRODUCT Parkside Candy, "Deluxe Assortment" boxed chocolate assortments, sold 
in 8 ounce,16 ounce and 32 ounce boxes.
CODE None.
MANUFACTURER Parkside Candy, Company, Buffalo, New York.
DISTRIBUTION New York.
QUANTITY Undetermined.
REASON Product lists "nut meats" as an ingredient without listing the individual nuts. 
In addition, the product contains peanut residue.

PRODUCT St. John's Wort Capsules, 250 mg, under the Aurora Healthcare and Nature's 
Blend labels,  60 capsules per bottle.
CODE A8-87 and W7-81.
MANUFACTURER National Vitamin Company, Inc., Porterville, California.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and international.
QUANTITY 23,679 bottles were distributed.
REASON Products contain less hypericin than the amount declared on the label. Lot
A8-87 contains <36% and lot W7-81 contains 12% of the amount hypericin declared. 

PRODUCT Minute Maid Premium 100% Orange Juice from concentrate in 8.45 ounce
(250 ml) aseptic drink box containers.
CODE Expiration Dates JUL0799 and JUL0899.
MANUFACTURER Whitlock Packaging Corporation, Fort Gibson, Oklahoma.
RECALLED BY The Minute Maid Company, Houston, Texas 
DISTRIBUTION California.
QUANTITY 3,018 cases of 27 cartons each were distributed.
REASON Product may be contaminated with mold.

PRODUCT Big K (Kroger brand) Koolers Sweet Tea, in 11.5 fluid ounce cans. 
CODE Sell by 15 SEP 99 CVSA.
MANUFACTURER Springdale Ice Cream & Beverage, Cincinnati, Ohio.
RECALLED BY The Kroger Company, Cincinnati, Ohio 
DISTRIBUTION Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, 
West Virginia, Illinois, Missouri, Michigan, Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina.
QUANTITY 8,697 cases (104,364) cans were distributed.
REASON Product may be contaminated with yeast.


WEEK ENDING JUNE 25

PRODUCT Peony Mark brand "Dried Chestnut Self", in 10 ounce flexible plastic packages
CODE None.
MANUFACTURER Sun Wing Hong Food Ltd., Chai Wan, Hong Kong, China (exporter/possible manufacturer)
RECALLED BY Tai Wing Hong Importer Inc., Brooklyn, New York
DISTRIBUTION New York.
QUANTITY 186 cartons (50 packages per carton) were distributed.
REASON Product contained undeclared sulfites.

PRODUCT BBQ Beef on a Bun Sandwich
CODE Lot #990508A EXP 5/13.
MANUFACTURER Quality Meal Expediters, Inc., also known as Professional Services Unified, Tacoma, Washington.
DISTRIBUTION Washington state.
QUANTITY 26 sandwiches were distributed.
REASON Product contained undeclared eggs and soy protein.

PRODUCT Stewart's brand Extract - Flavorings, in 2 ounce and 32 ounce bottles:
a) Stewart's Banana Extract - Flavoring;
b) Stewart's Orange Extract - Flavoring;
c) Stewart's Pure Peppermint Extract - Flavoring
CODE Not coded. All product distributed prior to 5/19/99.
MANUFACTURER Stewart's House of Spice, Middle Point, Ohio.
DISTRIBUTION Ohio and Indiana.
QUANTITY Approximately 96 2-ounce bottles and 12 32-ounce bottles were distributed.
REASON a) and c) The products contain undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 5.
b) The product contains undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 6.

PRODUCT a) Valentini Italian Ice Pineapple, in 6 fluid ounce plastic container; b) Pineapple Sherbet, in 3-gallon container labeled with product name and plant number.
CODE Not coded - All product with undeclared FDC Yellow #5.
MANUFACTURER Valentini Italian Specialties Company, Miami, Florida.
DISTRIBUTION Florida.
QUANTITY Approximately 3,922 cases of the 6 oz. Pineapple Italian Ice product has been shipped out in the 12 months. Approx. 7 3-gallon tubs of Pineapple Sherbet are estimated to have been in commerce at the initiation of the recall.
REASON Products contain undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 5.

PRODUCT Flavors, Food Colors and Syrups:
a) Medina Brand Orange (Food Color), 32 fluid ounce size
b) Medina Brand Lemon Light Syrup, 128 fluid ounce size
c) Medina Brand Artificial Pineapple Light Syrup, 128 fluid ounce size
d) Medina Brand Chocolate Powder One Pound
e) Medina Brand Red Cherry Mamey (Food Color), 32 fluid ounce and 128 fluid ounce size
f) Medina Brand Egg Shade 4% (Food Color), 128 fluid ounces
g) Medina Brand Orange Artificial Flavor Emulsion, 32 fluid ounce size and 1-gallon size
h) Medina Brand Red Tomatoes (Food Color), 32 fluid ounce size
i) Medina Brand Artificial Orange Light Syrup, 128 ounce size
j) Medina Brand Artificial Strawberry Flavor 1/32, 128 ounce size
CODE All lot numbers without the required declarations.
MANUFACTURER Medina Baking & Powder Products, Inc., Miami, Florida.
DISTRIBUTION Florida.
QUANTITY 4,498 gallons and 21 quarts of liquid product and 14 pounds of chocolate powder were distributed.
REASON a-d) Products contain undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 5; e-j) Products contain undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 6.

PRODUCT Dip and jellies packaged under the Hartman's Home Fresh Foods label in 8 fluid ounce and 16 fluid ounce glass jars and packaged under the Amish Wedding label in 9 ounce glass jars: a) Hot Pepper Mustard Dip; b) Hot Pepper Jelly; c) Mild Pepper Jelly
CODE Not coded -- All of the referenced products which entered distribution prior to 4/20/99.
MANUFACTURER Hartman's Home Fresh Foods, Berlin, Ohio.
DISTRIBUTION Ohio and Indiana.
QUANTITY Approximately 200 jars were distributed.
REASON Products contain undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 5.

PRODUCT Orange Beverage Base for use in vending machines, in 5 gallon containers
CODE None.
MANUFACTURER Frozen Beverages and Desserts, Inc., Dorado, Puerto Rico.
DISTRIBUTION Puerto Rico.
QUANTITY Undetermined.
REASON Product contains undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 5 and FD&C Red No.40.

PRODUCT
a) Flavorite Season 'n Bake, Seasoning and Roasting Bag, Pork Chops, packaged in foil pouches, net weight 1.25 oz., 12 pouches/case;
b) Cub Foods Original Season 'n Bake for Pot Roast, packaged in foil pouches, net weight .81 oz., 12 pouches/case. Products are labeled as Distributed by Preferred Products, Inc.
CODE All codes.
MANUFACTURER Williams Foods, Inc., Lenexa, Kansas.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.
QUANTITYa)4,366 12-pouch cases were distributed between 10/16/97-1/25/99; b) 894 12-pouch cases were distributed between 8/20/97-1/20/99.
REASON Products claim no monosodium glutamate (MSG) on the front label but contain MSG as an ingredient.

PRODUCT Mariani brand Tropical Medley, a mixture of dried fruit, in 6-ounce flexible packages
CODE 8364 9004 9025 9026 9036 9039 9040 9049 9050 9064 9067.
MANUFACTURER Mariani Packing Company, Inc., San Jose, California.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.
QUANTITY 9,912 cases (12 packages per case) were distributed.
REASON Product contains undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 6.

PRODUCT Optimum brand Vitamin B-2 Tablets, in plastic bottles.
CODE Lot 5003.
MANUFACTURER Magno-Humphries Laboratories, Inc., Tigard, Oregon
DISTRIBUTION Arizona, California, Colorado, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Washington State, Wisconsin
QUANTITY 456 bottles were distributed.
REASON Product is misbranded because the side panel claims the product contains thiamine, when in fact it contains riboflavin.

PRODUCT Cub Foods Original Mushroom Fat Free Gravy Mix, packaged in foil pouches, net weight .75 ounces. Product labeled as Distributed by Preferred Products, Inc., Eden Prairie, MN.
CODE All codes.
MANUFACTURER Williams Foods, Inc., Lenexa, Kansas.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.
QUANTITY 1,041 24-pouch cases were distributed.
REASON Product declares MSG as an ingredient but contains no monosodium glutamate (MSG).

PRODUCT Good Taste brand (brand also identified as Ka Hiang Pai) Preserved Fruits, packaged in 3.5 ounce flexible plastic bags.
CODE None.
MANUFACTURER Zhuhai Minmetals International, China.
RECALLED BY Wicsun Trading, Inc., Brooklyn, New York
DISTRIBUTION New York, Maryland, Virginia, District of Columbia.
QUANTITY 32 cases (50 packages per case) were distributed.
REASON Product contained undeclared sulfites.