JANUARY 2005

WEEK ENDING JANUARY 1

Kemps LLC Issues Voluntary Ice Cream Recall

 Kemps LLC has issued a recall of Lunds Party Mint Ice Cream in half-gallon containers, due to the slight possibility that plastic pieces could be found in the product. 

 

This recall affects only the Party Mint flavor with the code 27142. The code information can be found on the plastic rim of the lid. Product was manufactured at plant # 27-621. Consumers who have product with this code number should return it to a Lunds or Byerly's store for a complete refund.

 

Consumers who have questions about the recall can call toll-free 1-800-726-6455 between 9 AM and 4 PM.

 

Acme Smoked Fish Corporation Issues Consumer Alert on Listeria Monocytogenes in Acme Brand Sliced Smoked Nova Salmon

Acme Smoked Fish Corporation located at 30 Gem Street - Brooklyn, NY 11222 is recalling one hundred and two pounds (102 Lbs.) / 17 cases of Sliced Smoked Nova Salmon packed in 8 oz. plastic cup/container coded with a sell-by-date of 12/24/04 distributed to Stop & Shop Supermarket located at 385 RT 25A & Miller PI. Rd. - Miller Place, NY 11764 due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Consumers who have purchased the Acme Brand - Sliced Smoked Nova Salmon packed in 8 oz. plastic cup/container coded with a sell-by-date of 12/24/04 retailed at Stop & Shop Supermarket should not consume it, but should return it to the place of purchase or discard it.

 Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-383-8585.

WEEK ENDING JANUARY 8

Product(s) Recalled: Day-Lee Pride Beef Gyoza Potstickers, Vegetable and Beef Dumplings
Production Dates/Identifying Codes: Produced 10/6/2004. The products subject to recall are: One pound bags of "DAY-LEE PRIDE BEEF GYOZA POTSTICKERS, VEGETABLE AND BEEF DUMPLINGS." Each bag bears the code "28004," as well as "Est. 17309" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Problem/Reason for Recall: The packages state that the gyozas are filled with beef, 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 2,520 pounds 
Distribution: California, Colorado, Georgia, Maryland, New York, and Washington.

PRODUCT Longevity brand Wonton Wrappers, perishable, store at 35 F or lower. Wonton wrapper is a doughy covering for a meat product used in Asian restaurants as an ingredient in wonton soup. The wonton wrapper is 3.25 x 3.25 in. in size and a fraction of an inch thick. The product is packed in a cardboard box with blue labeling which reads in part: (Side panels) "Longevity Brand Wonton Wrapper 12x2 lbs***". (End panel) "Ingredients: High Gluten Flour, Water, Salt, Gluten, Food Coloring [FD&C Yellow #5, Yellow #6, & Red #40] Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid". ((Top) "STORE AT 35 OR LOWER PERISHABLE". The box contains 2-12 pound packages wrapped in plastic. Each case contains 900-1000 wonton wrappers. The product is shipped frozen. 
CODE Boxes are encoded with a 6-digit code that contains the month (first digit) and julian date (last 3 digits). All codes are included in the recall.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Transamerica Food Enterprises, Inc., Miami, FL.
REASON The product contains undeclared egg white.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 150 cases of 900-1000 wrappers.
DISTRIBUTION FL.

PRODUCT EUROPEAN STYLE SMOKED SALMON, cold smoked Atlantic salmon, vacuum packaged. Packages are of various weight between 2 to 2 1/2 lbs. each. The firm utilizes one of two different labels for the front of the packages depending on the intended customer. Product going to the restaurant chain has the blue label stating EUROPEAN-STYLE SMOKE SALMON Jean BanchetÕs Specifications GERARD & DOMINIQUE SEAFOODS WOODINVILLE, WA; the remaining restaurants receive product with a black label stating GERARD DOMINIQUE SEAFOODS EUROPEAN STYLE SMOKED SALMON WOODINVILLE, WA. A white label is placed on the back of the packages providing the name of the product, ingredients, customer name, batch number, pack date, net wt. 
CODE BATCH #SF4253 PACK DATE OCT.18.4, OCT.19.4, OCT.20.4.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER G & D Superior Food Products Inc dba Gerard & Dominique Sfds, Woodinville, WA.
REASON Product is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 226 sides, each side weighing 2 - 2 1/2 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.

PRODUCT
a) Sausage, Egg and Cheese Sandwich. 6.65 OZ Sausage Egg & Cheese on Toast. A pre-packed sandwich, overwrapped in clear film.
b) Classic Cuban Sandwich. 7.56 OZ Classic Cuban. A hand wrapped sub sandwich, over-wrapped in white butcher paper.
CODE
a) Sell by SEP 23 UPC code: 7-0543200143-3;
b) Sell by SEP 18 UPC code: 7-0543200156-3.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Dandee Food Company, Jacksonville, FL.
REASON Sandwiches are contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 450 sandwiches.
DISTRIBUTION FL, and GA.

PRODUCT
a) Coconut Macaroon Cookies under the following labels:
    a) Lil Dutch Maid Coconut Macaroon Cookies, NET WT 12 oz (340 g) and NET WT 1 8 oz (510 g),
    b) SweetTooth Coconut Macaroon Cookies, NET WT 12 oz (340 g),
    c) Lil Dutch Maid Macarrones de Coco Galletas, NET WT 18 oz (510 g). Recall # F-115-5;
b) Vanilla Wafer Cookies under the following labels:
     a) Lil Dutch Maid Vanilla Wafers, NET WT 5 oz (142 g) and NET WT 11 oz (311 g),
     b) Payaso Galletas Vainillas, Vanilla Wafers, 16 oz and 28 oz,. Recall # F116-5;
c) Sugar Cookies under the following labels:
     a) Lil Dutch Maid Sugar Cookies, NET WT. 12 oz (340g) and NET WT. 18 oz (510g),
     b) Lil Dutch Maid Azucar Galletas, 18 oz (510 g). Recall # F-117-5.
CODE All codes remaining on the market that do not have a corrected label affixed to the product. Codes from 04301 through 05115.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Fehr Foods, Inc, Abilene, TX.
REASON Products contain undeclared whey; vanilla wafer cookies also contain undeclared egg.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Total 132,107 cases distributed.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and Mexico.

PRODUCT Micro Italian Gourmet Pastries. Trays contain an assortment of cannoli and tarts: Banana Cannoli filled with banana chantilly cream; Amaretto Cannoli filled with amaretto chantilly cream; Grain of Sugar Cannoli filled with chantilly cream; Coconut Cannoli filled with chocolate chantilly cream; Strawberry Tart filled with chocolate chantilly cream and decorated with chocolate chips; Orange Tart filled with orange chantilly cream and decorated with candied fruit; and Amarena (Italian Cherry) Tart filled with pastry cream and decorated with an amarena (cherry) bit. The cases are 2 lbs 8 oz. and the product is shipped 10 trays to a case. 
CODE Item #28652; Best before OCT 2005; UPC 8 251019 210054
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Clouch Inc. Divina Dessert USA, Wilmington, DE.
REASON The tarts contained the unapproved color additive Ponceau 4R.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 7,200 units.
DISTRIBUTION NJ.

PRODUCT Bulk American Ginseng 550 mg Capsules containing 100% American Ginseng Powder (Panax quinquefolious), Bulk Product No. SW464, NatureÕs Value Bulk Lot # 035609. Product: American Ginseng Caps, Lot #: 035609, Date of Manufacture: 1/2004, P.O. #: 125541 and P.O. # 125229. IMPORTANT: This container is intended for BULK SHIPPING ONLY. The contents should be repacked WITHIN 90 DAYS into tightly closed containers. The manufacturer does not assume responsibility for any changes in physical appearance or potencies when these instructions are disregarded. ---- NOTE: this bulk lot was repackaged into 100 capsule bottles by Swanson Health Products under its own label and sold to its retail customers under lot 127338 BG, Best before 01/06. 
CODE Bulk Product No. SW464, Bulk Lot # 035609, Best Before 01/06.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Nature's Value Inc., Bay Shore, NY.
REASON American Ginseng capsules were analyzed by the Northeast Regional Laboratory (NRL) and found to be contaminated with various pesticides.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 149,000 capsules.
DISTRIBUTION ND.

PRODUCT
a) Dietary supplement labeled in part: NATURE**Sex. Plex for him***Directions: As an adult supplement, for nutritional support***30 Tablets. 
b) Dietary supplement labeled in part: **Nature**Sex.Plex for her***Directions: As an adult supplement, for nutritional support30 Caplets**. 

c) Dietary supplement labeled in part: **Viga** Supplements Facts***Serving Size 1 Tablet** Saw Palmetto Extract 20mg* Androstenedione
10mg*Tribulus Terrestris Extract*** 30 Tabletas*** 
CODE
a) Lot no. 02040096 Exp. date 04/2005;
b) Lot no. 02040097 Exp. date 4/2005;
c) Lot no. 04010010 Exp. date 01/2007.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Caribbean Nutraceuticals, Inc., Las Piedras, PR.
REASON The products are adulterated per 21 USC 342 (f) because they contain androstenedione, which is considered a new dietary ingredient.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 22,542 bottles.
DISTRIBUTION PR.

Perona Farms Food Specialties Recalls "Smoked Salmon" Because of Possible Health Risks

Perona Farms is voluntarily recalling "Smoked Atlantic Salmon" and flavored varieties in 4 oz., 8 oz., 12 oz., 16 oz., and larger packages only of Lot #4328 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. 

The recalled "Smoked Salmon" in question is Lot #4328 with an expiration date of 1/29/05, 1/30/05, 1/31/05, 2/01/05, 2/02/05 or 2/03/05. Perona Farms is voluntarily recalling the lot that has been produced of the Salmon, including Moroccan, Scampi, Bacon, Ming-Tsai's, Gravelox, Czar and Pastrami Flavors as a precautionary measure.

This product is mainly retail, sold through stores of supermarket chains: Shop Rite, Price Chopper/Golub, Weis Markets, Earth Fare and Publix. Stores of these chains are located throughout the eastern United States. This product was also sold through various Beverage and Party Stores, as well as, Gourmet and Specialty Shops in the eastern United States. Consumers may have also purchased the products directly from the plant nationwide via phone or internet.

Consumers that have purchased any of the above products with Specific 4328 lot number are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Perona Farms at 800-750-6190.

WEEK ENDING JANUARY 15

Product(s) Recalled: Trader Joe's Chicken Biryani Traditional Indian Style
Production Dates/Identifying Codes: Produced on various dates between January 2000 and December 2004. The products subject to recall are: 12 oz. packages of "TRADER JOE'S Chicken Biryani, Traditional Indian Style White Chicken Biryani over Steamed Rice." Each package bears the code "0022 5250." The establishment code "P-19362" appears inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Problem/Reason for Recall: The product was marinated in yogurt, which was not declared on the label. Yogurt contains milk, a potential allergen.
Federal Establishment:
Ethnic Gourmet Foods
190 Fountain Street
Framingham, MA 01702
Consumer Contact: Lisa Lehndorff, Consumer Affairs Manager, (303) 581-1313
Media Contact: Ellen Deutsch, Chief Growth Officer, (631) 730-2212
Quantity Recalled: Undetermined amount 
Distribution: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

PRODUCT Fort Fudge Shop brand Vanilla Nut Fudge sold in 6 ounce packages. 
CODE All purchases made between August 2003 and June 2, 2004.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Fort Fudge Shop, Mackinaw City, MI.
REASON The product was manufactured using almonds recalled by Paramount Farms due to their association with an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infection.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 50 pounds.
DISTRIBUTION MI.

PRODUCT Organica Double Chocolate Coffee Toffee Cookies, 6.5 oz packages. 
CODE Lot numbers 20705, 31905, 32005, 42905, 60205. Printed on bottom of cartons on a sticker.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Bloomfield Bakers, Los Alamitos, CA.
REASON The product contained undeclared walnuts.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 25,476.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.

PRODUCT
a) Great Value brand White Sandwich Bread, 24 oz.
b) Great Value brand White Round Top Bread, 16 oz.
c) Great Value brand Split Top White Bread, 24 oz.
CODE
a) Sell by Dates of September 20th through October 4th and Code numbers 22264 to 22278.
b) Sell by dates of September 20th thru October 4th and the Code Numbers 22264 to 22278;
c) Sell by Dates of September 20th through October 4th and code numbers 22264 to 22278.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Interstate Brands Corp, Pomona, CA.
REASON Product contains undeclared allergen, whey.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 5,798.
DISTRIBUTION CA.

PRODUCT Mushroom Soy Sauce, 5 pound plastic jugs. 
CODE Expiration date of 22 05 2006.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Cf Group, Yorba Linda, CA.
REASON Product contains undeclared sulfites.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 468 jugs.
DISTRIBUTION OK, AR, MO, KS, TX.

PRODUCT Father Sam's Spinach Wraps, 6 count package. Net Wt 13 oz. Sold in plastic bags. Keep refrigerated or frozen after opening. Firm on the label: "BAKED ESPECIALLY FOR YOU BY: FATHER SAM'S BAKERY". Sold in trays/12 packages per tray, and also sold to one consignee frozen, 18 packages per case. 
CODE Pull dates 11/10/2004 thru 11/21/2004, and lot # 090204. Codes varied depending on the consignee shipped to.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Commitment 2000, Inc., Buffalo, NY.
REASON Product contains undeclared colors, FD&C Yellow #5 and FD&C Blue #1.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 4,347 units (6/10" wraps).
DISTRIBUTION NY and PA.

PRODUCT
a) Orange fruit juice drinks packaged in 1 gallon plastic bottles labeled in part: "***JONLLY***Light***NutraSweet***CHINA******
1Gal***" 
b) Fruit Punch packaged n 1 gallon plastic bottles labeled in part: "**JONLLY**Light**NutraSweet** FRUIT PUNCH***1 Gal***" 
CODE
a) China(orange) light: Nov 6/04 and Nov 7/04;
b) Fruit light - Nov 8/04.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER JONLLY FRUITS, INC., Bayamon, PR.
REASON
a) The product contains undeclared color, FD&C Yellow # 5;
b) The product contains undeclared color, FD&C Yellow # 6.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 225 gallons.
DISTRIBUTION PR.

PRODUCT
a) Frozen peas in various brands and package sizes (day code 176): BEST YET brand GREEN PEAS DISTRIBUTED BY FLEMING COMPANIES, INC. in 32 oz. plastic bags, 12/case; FLAV R PAC GRADE A FANCY GREEN PEAS, DISTRIBUTED BY
NORPAC FOODS, INC., in 40 oz. plastic bags and 20 lb. poly lined boxes; WESTPAC FROZEN GREEN PEAS DISTRIBUTED BY NORPAC FOODS INC., in 20 lb. poly lined boxes; VALLEY MAID GREEN PEAS DISTRIBUTED BY NORPAC FOODS INC in 20 lb. poly lined boxes; Roche Bros. Fancy Sweet Peas Distributed by Roche Bros., Inc., Wellesley, MA in 16 oz. plastic bag, 12/case; unlabeled bulk totes, 1700 lbs. Day code 174: FOOD LION Green Peas, DISTRIBUTED BY FOOD LION, LLC in 10 oz. plastic bags, 24.case. 
b) Frozen peas & carrots, Pathmark brand, 40 oz. plastic bags. Recall # F-134-5.
CODE
a) Product packed from day code 176 includes: Best Yet coded 31974A, 31974B; Roche Bros. coded 52184C, 52184D, 52184E;
Flav-R-Pac, 40 oz. coded TJ4-18A3, TJ4-18B3, TJ4-C3, TJ4-D3, TK4-15B, TK4-15C, TK4-15D, TK4-22 D3, TL4-05A3, TL4-05B3, TL4-05C3, TL4-05D3, TL4-16A3, TL4-16B3, TL4-19A3, TL4-19B3, TL4-19C3, TL4-19D3, TL4-30C3, TL4-30D3,
FLAV-R-PAC 20 lb coded TJ4-28A3; WestPac coded TJ4-28A3, TJ4-28B3, TJ4-28C3, TJ4-28D3; Valley Maid coded TL4-09A3 Product packed from day code 174: Food Lion coded 52244A;
b) 52244A (packed from day code 174).
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Twin City Foods Inc, Stanwood, WA.
REASON Products are contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 12,343 cs, plus 5100 lbs. bulk totes.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.

PRODUCT Sam's Choice Purified Drinking Water. 20 FL OZ (1.25PT) 591 mL. With flavor enhancing minerals. 24 bottles per case. 
CODE PROD090204WL EXP090206.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Cott Beverages, Tampa, FL.
REASON The product is unfit for food due to off-odor and off-taste from contamination with mold and bacteria.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 6048 cases.
DISTRIBUTION NC, SC, KY, VA, WV, OH and TN.

PRODUCT Nestea, COOL Lemon Iced Tea, 12 fl.oz. (355mL) can, Natural Flavored Sweetened Iced Tea. Product is packed in 12 and 6 packs. 
CODE Lot No. FEB1405DD E, MAR1405DD D, APR1805DD F, MAY0905DD B, C, D &E, MAY2305DD D, JUN1305DD E, JUL0405DD C, JUL2505DD E and AUG2205 DD C.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Coco Cola Company, Atlanta, GA.
REASON The product is fermented due to improper sanitation procedures of processing machinery..
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 302477 units.
DISTRIBUTION CA.

PRODUCT Mead Johnson Nutritionals brand Enfamil LactoFree with LIPIL milk-based infant formula, lactose-free, iron fortified, concentrated liquid in a 13 fl. oz. can. Sold in cases of 12 cans each; case UPC 3-0087-0614-01. 
CODE USE BY 1 AUG 04/ LACLIP/ AGA29.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Bristol Myers Squibb Company, Evansville, IN.
REASON May have an off-odor, clumping and product separation.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 6408 cases.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.

Camelot Desserts Issues Voluntary Recall of "Mini Pies" Due to Undeclared Eggs

Camelot Desserts, Sugar Land , Texas , has issued a voluntary recall of all lots of Camelot Desserts Caramel Apple Cheese Streusel Mini Pies, due to the presence of an undeclared allergen. The product is made with a known allergen (eggs), which is not included in the ingredient listing for the product. 

The product being recalled is packed in single units of 8.5 ounces with a UPC of 7 15432 42571 9. "Mini Pies" without the egg ingredient listed on the label and with no lot number are the subject of this recall.

The product being recalled was shipped to retail stores in the Northeastern part of the country including New York , New Jersey , 

Pennsylvania , Maryland , Connecticut , and Delaware . 

Consumers with questions about the recall may call Camelot Desserts at 281-240-1200.

WEEK ENDING JANUARY 22


PRODUCT Assi Brand Dried Sweet Potato, 1 lb, packaged in clear view plastic bag. Product of China. 
CODE All lots.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Rhee Brothers Incorporated, Columbia, MD.
REASON Imported product contains undeclared sulfites.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 971 cases.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.

 

Product(s) Recalled: Frozen Egg Rolls 
Production Dates/Identifying Codes: Produced 11/08/2004 - 11/10/2004.
The products being recalled are:

Each package also displays the establishment number "EST. 5630" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Problem/Reason for Recall: The product may contain extraneous material (glass fragments).
Federal Establishment:
Schwan’s Food Manufacturing, Inc.
1251 Scarborough Lane
Pasadena, TX 77506
Consumer Contact: Kevin Mayer, Consumer Representative, 1-800-551-5961 
Media Contact: Howard Miller, Media Relations Representative, 1-507-537-8157 
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 162,500 pounds 
Distribution: Nationwide

Kinnikinnick Foods Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Soy Protein in Donuts

Kinnikinnick Foods Inc. of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada is recalling Packages of Gluten Free Chocolate Dipped and Cinnamon Sugar Donuts because they contain Soy Protein rather than Pea Protein that is listed on the label. 

These donuts were distributed throughout all States in the USA through retail stores, specialty health food stores and through our direct home delivery program. Consumers who purchased product through our direct home delivery program will have already been notified of the labeling error.

The products are identified as follows:

Products in preprinted bags correctly label the ingredients and are not affected by this recall. Only products with applied labels are affected.

Products are sold in poly bags in the freezer section of retail stores. Products sold directly to households come in poly bags delivered fresh.

Consumers who have purchased these products and are concerned about any allergenic reaction or sensitivity to Soy Protein are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

Consumers with questions may contact the company toll free at 1 877 503 4466.

Judy's Candy Company Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almond in "Assorted Caramel/Jar 50ps", Lot Numbers: 0045, 0185, 3574, 3054, 2874, 2654, 2564

Judy's Candy Company of Berkeley, CA is recalling Assorted Caramel/Jar 50ps, because it may contain undeclared almonds. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Assorted Caramel/Jar 50ps was distributed to retail stores in California, Washington, and Idaho.

Assorted Caramel/Jar 50ps is a point-of-sale display consisting of fifty (50) 1.1 oz. square caramels in a round, clear plastic tub. The label reads: "Item #0517, Assorted Caramels - 50 Ct. Jar".

Consumers who have purchased Assorted Caramel/Jar 50ps are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-223-1642.