JUNE 2005
WEEK ENDING JUNE 4
PRODUCT
a) Frozen Threadfin Bream Black and white label with orange
and green pineapple insignia on clear plastic packaging
labeled in part: "Pineapple Brand Frozen Threadfin
Bream***Ca Dong Muoi Xa Ot***Net Wt 1 lb".
b) Frozen Featherback Fish Meat Pink, yellow, black and
blue product label on clear plastic packaging with
styrafoam plate is labeled in part: "Frozen Featherback
Meat***Cha Ca That Lat***14 oz".
CODE
Unknown
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Vincent Seafood and Trading Co, South El Monte, CA
REASON
The product is contaminated with Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
229 cartons.
DISTRIBUTION
CA and TX.
PRODUCT
20 oz. Lander original Lubricating Skin Lotion, item #5020. Helps soothe &
moisturize dry skin***. Dry Skin Treatment***. Ingredients: Water, Stearic Acid,
Mineral Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Tocopheryl Acetate,
Methylparaben, Hydrolyzed Collegen, Fragrane, Propylparaben, Petrolatum, Retinyl
palmitate, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Algae Extract, Lanolin, Sorbital***.
CODE
Item #5020 Lot 32551714.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Lander Co. Inc, Lawrenceville, NJ
Manufacturer: Lander Company Inc, Binghamton, NY.
REASON
One lot of Original Lubricating Skin Lotion was tested and found to be contaminated
with Enterobacter cloacae.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
213/12 per case plastic bottles.
DISTRIBUTION
PR, CA, AL, PA, and Panama.
PRODUCT
Kids brand Sour Max candy in 5.3 oz bags, Product of Canada, UWG, Mississauga,
Ontario.
CODE
All lots.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Great Lakes Wholesale Company, Grand Rapids, MI
REASON
The product contains the undeclared colors yellow 5, red 40 and blue 1.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1825 cases of 24.
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide and Bahamas.
PRODUCT
a) Blackberry Gelato Paste, Product Code F232, Net Wt
105.82 Oz (6.61 Lb).
b) Green Apple Gelato Paste, Product Code 019.1 and F226,
Net Wt 105.82 oz (6.61 lb).
c) Italian Classic Cream Gelato Paste, Product Code 020,
Net Wt 105.8 oz (6.61 lb).
d) Italian Custard Cream Gelato Paste, Product Code 466,
Net Wt 105.8 oz (6.61 lb).
e) Kiwi Gelato Paste, Product Code T/1003, Net Wt 105.82 oz
(6.61 lb).
f) Mango Gleato Paste, Product Code 388, Net Wt 105.82 oz
(6.61 lb).
g) Cantaloupe Gelato Paste, Product Code 018, Net Wt 105.82
oz (6.61 lb).
h) Mint Gelato Paste, Product Code 015, Net Wt 105.8 oz
(6.61 lb).
i) Peach Gelato Paste, Product Code 054 and F238, Net Wt
105.8 oz (6.61 lb).
j) Peach Mango Gelato Paste, Product Code 195, Net Wt 105.8
oz (6.61 lb).
k) Pineapple Gelato Paste, Product Code 418 and F202, Net
Wt 105.8 oz (6.61 lb).
l) Pink Grapefruit Gelato Paste, Product Code T/1003, Net
Wt 105.8 oz (6.61 lb).
m) Pistachio Gelato Paste, Product Code 329, Net Wt 88.35
oz (5.52 lb) and Product Code F070, Net Wt 105.8 oz
(6.61 lb).
n) Pure 100% Pistachio Gelato Paste, Product Code T/1022,
Net Wt 105.8 oz (6.61 lb).
o) Raspberry Gelato Paste, Product Code T/1016 and F218,
Net Wt 105.8 oz (6.61 lb).
p) Trifle Zuppa Inglese Gelato Paste, Product Code 237,
F089 and 56, Net Wt 105.8 oz (6.61 lb).
q) Strawberries Gelato Paste, Product Code 326, Net Wt
105.8 oz (6.61 lb).
r) Wild Berries Gelato Paste, Product Code 306, Net Wt
105.8 oz (6.61 lb).
s) Cherry Gelato Topping, Product Code 390, Net Wt 38.80 oz
(2.42 lb).
t) Raspberry Gelato Topping, Product Code 437, Net Wt 38.80
oz (2.42 lb).
u) Strawberry Gelato Topping, Product Code 437, Net Wt
38.80 oz (2.42 lb).
v) Cherry Variegating Sauce, Product Code 317, Net Wt
105.82oz (6.61lb).
w) Cherry Amareno (Whole Cherries), Product Code 038.1 and
F303, Net Wt 105.82oz (6.61lb).
x) Pineapple Variegating Sauce, Product Code 427, Net Wt
88.35 oz (5.51lb).
y) Wild Berries Variegating Sauce, Product Codes 421 (Net
Wt 88.35 oz) and F316 (Net Wt 105.82 oz).
z) Wild Strawberries Variegating Sauce, Product Code 420,
Net Wt 88.35 oz (5.52lb).
CODE
All codes on the market.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Ital-Tex Ice Cream Technologies, Carrollton, TX.
Manufacturer: Name Prodotti Rubicone s.r.l., Bertinoro, Italy.
REASON
a) Unapproved colors E122 and E131;
b), e), h), m), and n) Unapproved colors, E102 and E131;
c), d), g), k), p), and x) Unapproved colors, E102 and
E124;
f) Unapproved colors, E102, E110, and E124;
i) and j) Unapproved colors, E102 and E110;
l), o), q), and u) Unapproved colors, E122 and E124;
r) and y)Unapproved colors, E122, E131, and E124;
s) Unapproved colors, E122, E151, E102 and E124;
t) Unapproved colors, E122, E163, and E124;
v), w) Unapproved colors, E122, E102, E151, and E124;
z) Unapproved colors, E102, E124, E163, and E129.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
Approximately 1055 containers.
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide and Canada.
PRODUCT
Kourtneyís Best Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, 1 lb, packaged in plastic tubs with snap
on lids.
CODE
207, 208.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
B&G Seafood, Inc, Des Allemands, LA
REASON
The product was contaminated with Escherichia coli.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
654 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION
LA, FL, MD, NJ, and PS.
PRODUCT
Frozen Crab Meat Clear plastic packaging with black, blue and red writing and
orange and green pineapple insignia labeled in part: "Crab Meat***Thit Cua".
CODE
Unknown
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Vincent Seafood and Trading Co, South El Monte, CA
REASON
The product is decomposed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
7,838 one pound retail packages.
DISTRIBUTION
CA and TX.
PRODUCT
a) FAGE brand Total 0% Authentic Greek Yogurt, FAT-FREE
STRAINED YOGURT, GRADE A, ALL NATURAL, Net Wt. 5.3 oz.
(150g) and 17.6 oz. (500g). --- The yogurt is packaged
in a plastic cup. Barcode # for 5.3 oz. yogurt: 6 89544
08000 8; barcode # for 17.6 oz. yogurt: 6 89544 00173 7.
Plant No. 36-GR-9114
b) FAGE brand Total Authentic Greek Yogurt, STRAINED YOGURT
with Greek Honey, GRADE A, ALL NATURAL, Net Wt. 5.3 oz.
(150g). The yogurt is packaged in a plastic cup.
Barcode # 6 89544 08120 3. Plant No. 36-GR-9114.
CODE
a), and b) "USE BY" dates ranging from 4/1/05 - 4/22/05.
RECALLING FIRM
Recalling Firm: Fage USA Corp., Woodside, NY
Manufacturer: Fage Dairy Industry S.A., Greece.
REASON
FAGE yogurt may potentially be contaminated with mold.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
7961 cases (79,356 individual cups) in total.
DISTRIBUTION
CA.
Publix Issues Voluntary Recall on Drinking Water
Publix Super Markets is issuing a voluntary recall on Publix 1-gallon (3.78L) and 2.5-gallon (9.45L) drinking water with the manufacturing plant code PLT 12595 and the following code dates:
1 gallon: PDR May 02, 2005 and PDR May 04, 2005 ( the code can be found on the back of the container).
2.5-gallon: PDR APR 27, 2005 and PDR May 03, 2005 (the code can be found on the front of the container).
This water may not meet Publix quality specifications for taste and odor. The product was distributed in Publix stores in the following counties: Broward, Miami-Dade, Indian River, Martin, Monroe, Okeechobee, St. Lucie and Palm Beach, Florida.
Customers who have purchased the recalled product may return it to their store for a full refund or replacement. If customers have further inquiries they may contact Publix Consumer Relations at 1-800 242-1227.
Alamance Foods Recalls Flavor Right (Parve) Whipped Topping
Alamance Foods, Inc. of Burlington, North Carolina is recalling 770 cases of 7 ounce cans of non dairy (Parve) topping bearing the label "Flavor Right (Parve) Whipped Topping", product code number 72205, because the product contains a dairy component and people who have allergies to dairy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The recalled cans of whipped topping were distributed Nation wide.
The product comes in a metal 7 ounce aerosol can marked on the neck of the can with code number 72205 and bearing the label, "Flavor Right (Parve) Whipped Topping".
Consumers who have purchased code number 72205 of the 7 ounce can non dairy (Parve) topping are urged to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-476-9111.
WEEK ENDING JUNE 11
Frito-Lay Voluntarily Recalls Baked! Lay’s Original Flavor Potato Crisps Due to Undeclared Dairy
Frito-Lay announced the voluntary recall of 265 cases (60 bags per case) of 1 1/8 ounce Baked! Lay's Original flavor potato crisps distributed in Midwestern and Northeastern states.
The voluntary recall only extends to Baked! Lay's Original flavor potato crisps distributed through foodservice channels, not traditional retail outlets such as supermarkets, convenience stores or club stores. The affected packages are limited to 1 1/8 ounce bags of Baked! Lay's Original flavor potato crisps distributed in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, Massachusetts, Connecticut, West Virginia, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois and Indiana. Only packages with a freshness date of August 9, 2005, a nine-digit code number of 215313005 located on the front of the package and a time stamp of 23:27 through 2:29 are being voluntarily recalled.
Consumers with the affected packages should return them to the outlet where they were purchased for a full refund. Consumers who want more information may call Frito-Lay Consumer Affairs, 1-800-352-4477.
PRODUCT
Archer Farms brand Espresso Mocha Cookies, 7 oz. in paper carton packages; 12
packages per case.
CODE
Lot No 08/05
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Too Good Gourmet Inc., San Lorenzo, CA
REASON
Packages of cookies labeled as "Espresso Mocha Cookies" actually contain
"Chocolate Chunk Cookies".
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
192 Cases/12 units per case
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
PRODUCT
Plates labeled: "Sommelier ***Cheese Plates ***Wine Art *** Set of 4 Porcelain
Plates", packaged in decorative small wood crates. Product of China."
UPC code: 67742 90669.
CODE
There are no lot numbers
RECALLING FIRM
Recalling Firm: MSC International Inc., Saint-Laurent, Canada.
Manufacturer: Free Yon Trading Co, Kowloon, China.
REASON
Plates contain elevated leachable levels of lead.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
3,480 sets (4 plates each)
DISTRIBUTION
AZ, CA, FL, MA, NJ, NY, PA and Iceland
Fieldcrest Chocolate Ice Cream Recall Announced
Midwest Ice Cream Company announced that it is voluntarily recalling half-gallon rectangle cartons of its Fieldcrest chocolate ice cream because it may contain an undeclared peanut allergen. No other products are involved in this voluntary recall.
Approximately 5,500 cartons of the recalled ice cream were processed at the Midwest Ice Cream Company plant in Belvidere, Illinois and distributed to retailers in portions of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan and Wisconsin.
How to Identify the Recalled Product
Only half-gallon rectangle containers of Fieldcrest chocolate ice cream containing the following “best by date” and a time code ranging from 2200 to 0050 are involved in the recall. Consumers should look for this information on the side of the carton lid to identify the product:
17-81 (time code between 2200 and 0050) 123 L2 Best by 5/03/06
Midwest Ice Cream Company employees and retailers are removing the product from store shelves. Consumers can return the product to their place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Midwest Ice Cream Company toll free at 1-877-234-0022.
Golden Taste, Inc. Recalls Golden Taste Tuna Deluxe Due to Listeria Contamination
Golden Taste, Inc., 45 S. Central Avenue, Spring Valley, New York 10977 is recalling its Golden Taste Tuna Deluxe in 7.5 ounce and 3.5 ounce clear plastic containers because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The recalled Golden Taste Tuna Deluxe was distributed to retail stores throughout New York State. The product is coded 7/03/05.
Consumers who have purchased Golden Taste Tuna Deluxe coded 7/03/05 are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 845-356-4133.
Product(s) Recalled: Frozen Ground Beef Patties and MeatballsWEEK ENDING JUNE 18
Name of Product: H.E.B. vitamins with iron.
Units: About 14,000 bottles
Manufacturer: The Perrigo Co. of South Carolina, of Greenville, S.C.
Hazard: The vitamins contain iron, but do not have child-resistant packaging as required by federal law, which could cause serious injury or death if ingested by a child.
Description: The recalled H.E.B. Super B-Complex vitamins with iron and 300 mg Vitamin C was sold in a container of 80 caplets. The white plastic bottle is labeled, “H.E.B. and Super B-Complex with Iron and 300 mg Vitamin C” and “Energy Metabolism” and has a blue lid.
Sold At: H.E.B. retail stores, only in Texas, from December 2003 through April 2005 for about $4.
Manufactured in: United States.
Remedy: Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of children and return it to the nearest H.E.B. retail store for a refund or replacement.
Consumer Contact: Call The Perrigo Co. of South Carolina toll-free at (866) 354-3815 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit www.heb.com for information about this recall.
PRODUCT
Ghandour Tahina Extra Sesame Butter, Ingredients: 100% Crushed Sesame Seeds;
the product is packaged in white plastic containers with red and green silk
screened labels; Net Wt. 16 oz. (1 lb.) 454 g, 12 jars per case, UPC 74265-00407,
item #A0052; Net Wt. 32 oz. (2 lb.) 908 g, 12 jars per case, UPC 74265-00408,
item #A0052A; and 640 oz. (40 lb.) 18.160 kgs pails, item #A0053.
CODE
There are no lot numbers on the containers or cases
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Syrian Bakery Company, Inc. D.B.A. Ziyad Brothers
Importing, Cicero, IL,
Manufacturer: A. O. Ghandour Sons S.A.L., Beirut, Lebanon.
REASON
The product is contaminated with Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
660 -- 1 lb jars, 1,944 -- 2 lb jars, 7,063 --40 lb pails
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide including PR
PRODUCT
Frozen Cooked Mackerel Fish, vacuum packed, 2 fish per basket (1 lb). Each fish
is approximately 8-10 inches in length. The product is not labeled. The product
is imported from Vietnam.
CODE
Product is not coded
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Kien Import Corp, Brooklyn, NY,
Manufacturer: Vinh Hiep Co. Ltd. Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.
REASON
The product is processed uneviscerated fish based on inspectional findings by
the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1,824 packages
DISTRIBUTION
NY, NJ, CT, FL, and NC
PRODUCT
FORTUNER'S Selected Food brand DRIED VEGETABLE, N.W. 12oz(340g). Made in China.
Product is packaged in a clear plastic package. --- SERVING SIZE: ABOUT 454
grams, SERVING CONTAINER: 1.
CODE
Not coded
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Star Mark Management Inc., Brooklyn, NY,
Manufacturer: Heifei HuaShu Food Company Ltd., Hefei, Anhui, China.
REASON
The product contained undeclared sulfites (467 ppm) based on sampling &
analysis by the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets (NYSDAM).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
10 cases (50 -- 12 oz. bags 10 cases (50 -- 12 oz. bags per case)
DISTRIBUTION
NY
PRODUCT
M & F brand Ham and Swiss on Rye Bread Sandwich, Net. Wt.4 oz.
CODE
Product recalled has a 1 week expiration date as follows: 03/29/05, 03/30/05,
and 03/31/05.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
M & F Distributing Co., Inc, Bedford, IN,
REASON
The product contains undeclared soy flour, a sub-ingredient of the rye bread
used to prepare the sandwiches.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
21/4 oz. sandwiches
DISTRIBUTION
IN
PRODUCT
SUN DRIED TOMATOES, Casale brand , Net Wt. 5 lbs., Crop: 2004, Product of Turkey.
Each case contains a 5-lb. vacuum packed plastic bag. Per case labeling, there
are two different cuts: (1) Julienne Ready to Eat and (2) Regular Halves. These
cuts are not identified on the bag labeling. There is no firm name/address identified
on the label. \
CODE
2004 crop
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Atlantic International Products, Utica, NY,
Manufacturer: Kareks Tarim Orman Ve Tekstil, Izmir, Turkey.
REASON
Product contains undeclared sulfites.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
642 cases
DISTRIBUTION
CO, CT, FL, LA, MA, MD, NJ, and NY
PRODUCT
a) Minute MaidÆ Premium Orange Juice * Original * Low Pulp * 100% Pure
Squeezed Orange Juice From Concentrate * 96 FL.OZ. (3 QTS) 2.84L *
[and 128 FL OZ (1 GAL) 3.78 L ] *. Product is packed in rigid plastic
bottles. UPC #250002623 (96 FL OZ) and UPC #250002622 (128 FL OZ).
b) Minute MaidÆ Premium * Calcium + Vitamin D, Original * Low Pulp *
100% Pure Squeezed Orange Juice, From Concentrate * 96 FL OZ (3 QTS)
2.84 L * [and 128 FL OZ (1 GAL) 3.78 L ] *. Product is packed in rigid
plastic bottles. UPC #250002641 (96 FL OZ) and UPC #250002619 (128 FL OZ).
c) Minute MaidÆ Premium * Pulp Free * 100% Pure Squeezed Orange Juice From
Concentrate * 96 FL.OZ. (3 QUTS) 2.84L * [and 128 FL OZ (1 GAL) 3.78 L ] *
Product is packed in rigid plastic bottles. UPC #250002693 (96 FL OZ) and
UPC #250005557 (128 FL OZ).
CODE
a), b) and c) Bottle Code: XX:XX FC4 APR 08;
RECALLING FIRM
Recalling Firm: Coca Cola Enterprises, Atlanta, GA,
Manufacturer: Freshco Ltd., Fort Pierce, FL.
REASON
Orange juice may not reach shelf life before spoiling.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
82,460 cases (includes 96 FL OZ packed 6/case & 128 Fl Oz packed 4 per case)
DISTRIBUTION
AL, FL, GA, LA, MA, MS, NC, PA, SC & TN
Elegant Gourmet Issues Nationwide Recall of Cookies Containing Undeclared Wheat, Eggs, and Milk, Packaged in the "Camp Survival Kit"
Elegant Gourmet of Woodinville, WA is recalling the chocolate chip cookies contained in the "Camp Survival Kit" because the product does not contain any ingredient labeling for the cookies.
The "Camp Survival Kit" containing the recalled chocolate chip cookies was distributed nationwide to retail stores.
The cookies are wrapped in a clear cello bag with no labeling. The cookies are inside a closed bright red cardboard box labeled "CAMP SURVIVAL KIT". A label on back of the box is labeled "ELEGANT SWEETS, net wt. 16 oz; Elegant Gourmet, Woodinville, WA 425-814-2500."
If you have this product in your possession please dispose of the product.
Product(s) Recalled: Ready-to-eat Chicken Salads
Each product bears the establishment code "P-4400" inside the USDA
mark of inspection.
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Federal Establishment:
Sally Sherman Foods
300 North MacQuenten Pkwy.
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Consumer Contact:
Vasili Zisis, Vice President of Operations, (914) 664-6262
Media Contact:
Vasili Zisis, Vice President of Operations, (914) 664-6262
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 5,065 pounds
Distribution:
Connecticut, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode
Island and Vermont
WEEK ENDING JUNE 25
Product(s) Recalled: Chicken and Sausage Gumbo.
Each container bears the code, "P-13251" inside the USDA mark of
inspection. The packages have a tuck in flap closure. Packages with a glued flap
closure are not subject to recall.
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The products subject to recall, chicken and sausage gumbo, may instead be shrimp
gumbo, but the product labels do not list shrimp, a potential allergen, as an
ingredient.
Federal Establishment:
Abe's Cajun Boudin, Inc.
3935 Ryan St.
Lake Charles, LA 70605
Consumer Contact:
Mitzi Midkiff, Customer Relations, 337-477-5499; ext 30
Media Contact:
Mark Abraham, President, 337-477-9296; ext 11
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 13,455 pound
Distribution:
Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas
PRODUCT
Hi-C,
Strawberry Kiwi Kraze * 6.75 fl.oz. (200 mL) * Strawberry Kiwi Flavored Drink
With Other Natural Ingredients * Product is packed in aseptic drink boxes,
packaged 10 to a multi-pack with a card insert. Four multi-packs are packaged
together for the trade in a shrink-wrapped tray as a case. UPC# 250000906.
CODE
Expiration Code: DEC2205 WT 3 or
WT 4
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Coca
Cola Enterprises, Atlanta, GA, by telephone and letters on April 18,
2005.
Manufacturer: Coca Cola, North America, Waco, TX. Firm initiated recall
is ongoing.
REASON The product is spoiled due to yeast
contamination.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 2618
cases
DISTRIBUTION AR, CO, FL, KY, LA, MS, TX and PR
Product(s) Recalled: Primera Chorizos (Spanish Brand Sausage)
Each package contains four sausages and bears the code "021606." The
establishment code, "EST. 5447" is printed inside the USDA mark of
inspection. The sausages were packaged on June 16, 2005 and were sold through
retail stores in Florida.
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Federal Establishment:
Los Galleguitos
147 48th Street
Union City, NJ 07087
Consumer Contact:
Frank Torres, Owner, 201-865-7232
Media Contact:
Frank Torres, Owner, 201-865-7232
Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 720 pounds
Distribution:
Florida