This HOLD is a precautionary measure by the Kellogg Company, which is supplied peanut paste by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), the manufacturer implicated in the 43-state Salmonella outbreak investigation.
These snack products may be offered in DINING, C-STORE, CONCESSIONS, VENDING, and other units.
What you need to know…
- Manufacturer is Kellogg Company, Battle Creek MI.
- Items placed on hold are ALL LOT CODES AND EXPIRATION DATES of Austin and Keebler branded:
Toasted Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Crackers
Cheese and Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers
Peanut Butter-Chocolate Sandwich Crackers
Additional information will be forthcoming as it is release by Kellogg Company.
January 14, 2009 - The HOLD on Peanut Butter Spreads Is Now Lifted ** EXCEPT For ** three brands sold only in bulk.
The FDA has issued a RECALL of
- KING NUT,
- PARNELL’S PRIDE and
- PEANUT CORPORATION OF AMERICA (PCA)
Brand Peanut Butter Spreads
The FDA has not issued any consumer advisory related to peanut butter consumption, and no other brands are currently implicated in the PCA recall. Therefore, Compass Group is lifting its hold on the general use of peanut butter spreads.
What You Need To Know
- Brand names include King Nut, Parnell’s Pride and Peanut Corporation of America.
- The recalled products are sold by PCA in bulk packaging to distributors for institutional and food service industry use.
- The recall affects 21 lots of peanut butter spread in containers ranging from five to 50 pounds. See list below.
- The recalled product was produced at a Peanut Corporation of America plant in Blaklely, Georgia since July 1, 2008.
- None of the peanut butter being recalled is sold directly to consumers through retail stores. And to date, no association has been found with common brand names of peanut butter sold in grocery stores.
- Minnesota state officials discovered the contamination as a result of product testing initiated when King Nut Creamy Peanut Butter was identified as a likely source of Salmonella infections in Minnesota residents.
- The Minnesota illnesses cases have the same genetic fingerprint as the cases in the national outbreak that has sickened over 400 people in 43 states.
What You Need To Do
- Immediately check your inventory for recalled product.
Lot Numbers Affected:
- 8193, 8194, 8197, 8233, 8234, 8235, 8241, 8255, 8256, 8275, 8276, 8282, 8283, 8284, 8296, 8316, 8330, 8331, 8336, 8345, 8354
Stock Numbers Descriptions Pack Size Affected
551000 Creamy Stabilized Peanut Butter 6 ct / 5 lb
551006 Crunchy Stabilized Peanut Butter 6 ct / 5 lb
551020 Creamy Stabilized Peanut Butter 35 lb
551022 Natural Course Peanut Paste 35 lb
551025 Old Fashioned Creamy Peanut Butter 35 lb
with 1% Salt
551035 Crunchy Natural Peanut Butter 35 lb
551040 Creamy Natural Peanut Butter 35 lb
551050 Creamy Stabilized Peanut Butter 50 lb
551050-D Dark Creamy Stabilized Peanut Butter 50 lb
551051 Creamy Stabilized Peanut Butter 50 lb
with Monodiglyceride
551053 Crunchy Stabilized Peanut Butter 50 lb
551072 Peanut Butter Variegate 45 lb
January 14, 2009 -- SUNSET ORCHARD is Recalling “RICHLAND HILLS” BRAND SLICED APPLE PRODUCTS due to potential for Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
HIGH HEALTH RISK
What you need to know...
• Manufacturer is Sunset Orchard in Richland Center, WI.
• Recalled sliced apples are sold under the brand name “Richland Hills”.
• The recalled products are:
◊ Apple Dippers
◊ Organic Sliced Apples
◊ Crunch Pak Organic Slices Apples
◊ Apple Nibblers
• ALL LOT CODES AND EXPIRATION DATES from this manufacturer are subject to recall.
January 10, 2009 - All Use of Peanut Butter spread Is SUSPENDED Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
This is not yet a recall. It is simply a HOLD on all brands of Peanut Butter spread.
What You Need To Know
- Minnesota regulatory officials issued a product advisory after preliminary laboratory testing indicated the presence of Salmonella bacteria in a 5-pound container of King Nut brand Creamy Peanut Butter, manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America of Lynchburg, VA.
- Compass is issuing a HOLD on ALL peanut butter spread since tainted product may be sold under other brand names.
- Prepared products that include peanut butter, such as cookies, crackers, etc. are not affected by this suspension.
- As the investigation progresses, more information will be forthcoming. Further product tests are being conducted by King Nut and the FDA.
- Minnesota state officials discovered the contamination as a result of product testing initiated when King Nut Creamy Peanut Butter was identified as a likely source of Salmonella infections in Minnesota residents.
- The Minnesota illnesses cases have the same genetic fingerprint as the cases in the national outbreak that has sickened almost 400 people in 42 states.
What You Can Expect
- We expect specific recall information to be available within 48 hours (brands, affected lot numbers, sizes, etc.).
- We expect to have greater certainty regarding all brands in the coming days.
January 4, 2009- Patrick Cudahy has Recalled 10-pound cases of Pre-cooked Bacon Toppings Products due to possible Listeria contamination.
(Patrick Cudahy, Golden Crisp and John Morrell are all Smithfield-owned brands.)
This is a Class I recall – HIGH HEALTH RISK
What you need to know…
- Manufacturer is Patrick Cudahy.
- Recalled items are as follows:
· "Golden Crisp APPLEWOOD SMOKED PRECOOKED BACON TOPPINGS". The products bear the establishment number "EST. 28" inside the USDA mark of inspection as well as a printed Julian date of "8318."
· "John Morrell APPLEWOOD SMOKED PRECOOKED BACON TOPPINGS". The products bear the establishment number "EST. 28" inside the USDA mark of inspection as well as a printed Julian date of "8318."
- Pack size is 10-pound case.
December 24, 2008 - SUNRISE FARMS, INC's alfalfa sprouts, spicy sprouts, crunchy sprouts, and onion sprouts
HIGH HEALTH RISK- Immediate Action May Be Required
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture has RECALLED alfalfa sprouts, spicy sprouts, crunchy sprouts, and onion sprouts from SUNRISE FARMS, INC. because some sprouts tested positive for SALMONELLA contamination.
· Vendor name is Sunrise Farms, Inc.
· Sprouts were distributed in Wisconsin and Minnesota, including grocery stores and retailers.
· Products affected:
Alfalfa Sprouts
Spicy Sprouts
Crunchy Sprouts
Onion Sprouts.
· These sprouts and sprout mixes are sold in 4-ounce packages.
REMINDER:
COMPASS GROUP PROHIBITS OF THE SERVICE OF ALL RAW AND LIGHTLY COOKED SPROUTS.
YOU ARE REMINDED TO STRICTLY ADHERE TO THIS PROHIBITION.
Compass Group’s prohibition of the service of all raw and lightly cooked sprouts, issued in 1999, is still in effect. Grower interventions have not been confirmed by the FDA to assure the safety of these products. Prohibited raw and lightly cooked sprouts includes (but are not limited to): alfalfa, clover, sunflower, broccoli, mustard, radish, garlic, dill and pumpkin as well as mung, kidney, pinto, navy, soy beans, wheat berries (wheat grass) and pea shoots.
If you are currently offering raw sprouts, or items containing raw or lightly cooked sprouts, please remove these items immediately from your menus to protect the health and safety of our customers.
December 17, 2008 - MARS Recalls Tear & Share M&M Milk Chocolates
Mars Snackfood US has Recalled bags of Tear & Share M&Ms® Milk Chocolate due to potential presence of nylon brush bristles. This product may be sold through vending, dining or C-Store locations.
What you need to know…
- Manufacturer is Mars Snackfood US
- Recalled items are only Tear & Share M&M’S® Milk Chocolate products, as follows:
UPC/Item # 04431 (Tear & Share 3.14 oz.)
Manufacturing Codes: 842BSCLV01, 842BTCLV01, 842CRCLV01
UPC/Item# 22031 (Tear & Share, 3.14 oz. - Display Case)
Manufacturing Codes: 842GSCLV01, 842GTCLV01
UPC/Item# 13221 (2.0 oz.)
Manufacturing Codes: 843ASCLV01, 843ATCLV01
- No other M&Ms® or Mars Snackfood products are recalled.
December 16, 2008 - SPECIAL-DIET PRODUCT RECALLED by Cambrooke Foods
Cambrooke Foods of Framingham, MA is Recalling Low-Protein Imitation Cream Cheese Products due to Possible Health Risk: POTENTIAL LISTERIA CONTAMINATION
Also being withdrawn from sale is Cambrooke Foods Low-Protein Peanot Butter™
(This is not a typo. The product is called Peanot Butter.)
What you need to know…
- Product is primarily available for purchase directly from the manufacturer, Cambrooke Foods
- “Special-diet” products involved are all low-protein; cream cheese products are also “imitation”
- All affected products would have been purchased from May 1, 2008 through today, and include:
Cheddar Wizard Low-Protein Imitation Cream Cheese (SKU 10310; 8-oz. jar)
Herb & Garlic Low-Protein Imitation Cream Cheese (SKU 10308; 8-oz. jar)
Plain Low-Protein Imitation Cream Cheese (SKU 10306; 8-oz. jar)
Low-Protein Peanot Butter™ (SKU 10809; 16-oz. jar).
What you need to do...
- Immediately check your inventory of special-diet products for any recalled items
- Segregate and clearly mark any recalled product – "HOLD – DO NOT USE – RECALLED PRODUCT"
- Contact the manufacturer at 1-866-456-9776 OR go to the Cambrooke Foods Web site and complete an online recall response form: http://www.cambrookefoods.com/information/product_recall.php
November 12, 2008 - AMY’S KITCHEN INC. is recalling AMY’S TOFU SCRAMBLE IN A POCKET SANDWICH Due To Undeclared Allergen – Milk
Milk can cause serious or life-threatening reactions for individuals who are allergic
What you need to know...
· ‘Amy’s Tofu Scramble in a Pocket Sandwich’ is being recalled because of the presence of milk in the product, which is labeled “non-dairy”.
· Manufacturer is Amy’s Kitchen Inc., Santa Rosa, CA.
· Recalled product is 4 oz. net wt. frozen, and comes in a retail package.
· Product is recalled only if it has the lot code 10 H148 A, B, C, or D printed in white on the easy-open zipper end.
· Product is being recalled nationally.
September 26, 2008 - White Rabbit Creamy Candy Products
The FDA has advised the general public NOT to consume any milk-based White Rabbit Creamy Candy Products.
Potential HIGH HEALTH RISK due to high levels of melamine, a chemical that can cause serious or life-threatening reactions.
THIS CANDY IS SUSPENDED FROM SALE/SERVICE INDEFINITELY
What you need to know...
· Product of concern is White Rabbit Creamy Candy.
· Note that there are various White Rabbit Creamy Candy products of concern, including but not limited to “Assorted Creamy Candy”, “Lychee Creamy Candy”, “Mango Creamy Candy”, etc.
· The product is manufactured in Shanghai, China, by Shanghai Guan Sheng Yuan Food, Ltd.
September 6, 2008 - Eggs Innovations' Cage Free Shell Eggs Recall
EGG INNOVATIONS has issued a product withdrawal for: EGG INNOVATIONS BRAND CAGE-FREE SHELL EGGS
This is a new and separate recall from August 14, 2008.
The withdrawal is due to spoilage concerns identified by customer complaints.
NOTE: Pasteurized Cage-Free Shell Eggs and any Cage-Free Liquid Eggs are safe to serve; they’re NOT part of this withdrawal.
What you need to know...
· Manufacturer is Egg Innovations.
· Product is Shell Eggs packed 15 dozen.
· Affects All Medium and Large Brown Eggs with “Expiration” or “Best When Used By” dates of October 8th, October 9th, October 10th, and October 11th only.
September 5, 2008 - HERSHEY’S CHOCOLATE SHELL TOPPING Recalled Due To Undeclared Allergen: Almonds
Potential High Health Risk
- Almonds can cause serious or life-threatening reactions for individuals who are allergic.
What you need to know...
· Recalled chocolate shell topping contains undeclared almonds, which are a known allergen
· No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this product.
· Consumers allergic to almonds may have serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product
· Manufacturer is The Hershey Company, Hershey PA
· Recalled product is packaged in 7.25-ounce plastic bottles (photo attached)
· Product UPC/Bar Code is 346000
· Product is affected only if it has the code 69N printed on the back of the bottle below the UPC symbol (photo attached)
What you need to do...
· Immediately check your inventory for any recalled product.
· Segregate and clearly mark any recalled product: "HOLD - DO NOT USE - RECALLED PRODUCT"
· Keep an accurate count and written record of the quantity of product segregated.
· Contact your distributor for instruction as to return of recalled product.
August 29, 2008 -- Cage-Free Shell Egg Update
• Egg Innovations Cage-Free Shell Eggs are safe to consume.
August 27, 2008 - Oyster Recall (Bailey's)
HIGH HEALTH RISK! Class I Recall
Bailey’s Crabs & Oysters of Port Norris, NJ (NJ 89 SS) is recalling oyster shell stock shipped from July 7, 2008 to August 19, 2008 to the Seafood Distributors listed below in:
- Illinois
- Maryland
- Missouri
- New Jersey
- New York
- Virginia
- Wisconsin
Two confirmed cases of Vibrio parahaemolyticus have been reported -one in MD and one in DE.
What you need to know...
• Affected product is from two different NJ growing/harvesting areas (Ship John and Shell Rock)
• Affected product has harvest dates of July14 or July 15, 2008
• The details above are recorded on the Shell Stock Tag attached to the product container.
Additional Information
Harvesting from these waters (two different NJ growing areas (Ship John and Shell Rock) has been temporarily suspended until further notice while the NJDEP performs testing for Vibrio parahaemolyticus levels in oysters from the implicated shellfish beds.
Most people become infected when eating raw or undercooked oysters. When ingested, V. parahaemolyticus causes watery diarrhea often with abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, fever and chills. Usually these symptoms occur within 24 hours of ingestion. Illness is usually self-limited and lasts 3 days. Severe disease is rare and occurs more commonly in persons with weakened immune systems. V. parahaemolyticus can also cause an infection of the skin when an open wound is exposed to warm seawater.
August 19, 2008 - Advance Food Company is recalling frozen raw MARINATED BEEF PHILLY STEAK due to POSSIBLE E. COLI O157:H7 CONTAMINATION. (This is related to the recent Nebraska Beef ‘raw materials’ Class I recall.)
*This is a Class I Recall with HIGH HEALTH RISK*
What you need to know...
· Manufacturer is Advance Food Company
· Label may not indicate name Advance but a Sysco and/or Other Brand of Marinated Beef Philly Steak
· All products have “USDA Establishment #19692” marked on the box
· Part code/item # and eleven digit alpha-numeric lot code are stamped on the box
· Product is affected if both, part code/item# and lot code match information from the list
· Brands affected by recall: Advance, FSA, Culvers, Sysco, Shamrock, USFS
August 16, 2008 - Mountain City Meat Company is recalling fresh and IQF (frozen) ground beef patties due to POSSIBLE E. COLI O157:H7 CONTAMINATION. (This is related to the recent Nebraska Beef ‘raw materials’ Class I recall.)
*This is a Class I Recall with HIGH HEALTH RISK*
What you need to know...
· Manufacturer is Mountain City Meat Company.
· All products have “USDA Establishment # 2238” marked on the packaging.
· Pack dates of recalled product are July 8th and July 9th.
August 15, 2008 - Specialty Item most often used in asian foods is recalled due to undeclared sulfites, which present a high health risk
Product Name: VEILED LADY
Product Type: Dried Bamboo Fungus (a type of MUSHROOM)
Brand: Grove Grow Notes
Distributor: S&M (USA) Enterprise Corp.
What you need to know...
·Dried bamboo fungus is a type of mushroom produced in China and distributed by S&M (USA) Enterprise Corp., Brooklyn NY.
·The Brand Label says Grow Grove Notes “Veiled Lady.”
·The Product is sold in 3.5 ounce, clear plastic bags and was distributed nationwide through retail establishments that specialize in Asian foods.
· Individual packages don’t contain any detailed lot coding or expiration information, so all product with this label is affected.
· Sulfites are not declared on the label.
· People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites have the risk of a serious, even life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Additional Information
· People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites have the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
· The recall was initiated after routine sampling by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets food inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel.
· The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reaction in some asthmatics.
· Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite-sensitive individuals is they ingest 10 milligrams or more of sulfites.
· No illnesses involving this product have been reported to date.
August 15, 2008 - TWO UPDATES ABOUT THE CAGE-FREE SHELL EGGS WITHDRAWAL Date Range Is Expanded
EGG INNOVATIONS HAS ISSUED A PRODUCT WITHDRAWAL FOR: EGG INNOVATIONS BRAND CAGE-FREE SHELL EGGS
With “Expiration” or “Best When Used By” Dates prior to and including SEPTEMBER 27
The WITHDRAWAL is due to SPOILAGE CONCERNS identified by customer complaints.
NOTE: Pasteurized Shell Eggs and any Cage-Free Liquid Eggs are approved to serve; they’re NOT part of this withdrawal.
What you need to know...
· Manufacturer is Egg Innovations.
· Product is Cage-Free Shell Eggs packed 15 dozen.
· Affects All “Expiration” or “Best When Used By” dates prior to and including September 27.
August 15, 2008 - Sara Lee Corporation is recalling Hillshire Farm Brand Raw Beef Brisket due to POSSIBLE E. COLI O157:H7 CONTAMINATION. (This is related to the recent Nebraska Beef ‘raw materials’ Class I recall.)
*This is a Class I Recall with HIGH HEALTH RISK*
What you need to know...
· Brand is Hillshire Farm (a Sara Lee Corporation)
· The following two products produced in USDA Establishment #6911 are subject to recall:
Item # Est. Number Product Description Affected Code Pack Size
#17860 6911 Hillshire Farm Corned Beef Brisket 08185 2 / 8-17.5
#02993 6911 Hillshire Farm Select Corned Beef Brisket 08178 2 / 12#AVG
August 14, 2008 - EGG INNOVATIONS HAS ISSUED A PRODUCT WITHDRAWAL FOR EGG INNOVATIONS BRAND CAGE-FREE SHELL EGGS
The withdrawal is due to spoilage concerns identified by customer complaints.
NOTE: Pasteurized Cage-Free Shell Eggs and any Cage-Free Liquid Eggs are safe to serve; they’re NOT part of this withdrawal.
What you need to know...
· Manufacturer is Egg Innovations.
· Product is Shell Eggs packed 15 dozen.
· Affects All “Expiration” or “Best When Used By” dates prior to and including September 14.
August 14, 2008 - BUCKHEAD BEEF NORTHEAST is voluntarily recalling their products due to POSSIBLE E. COLI O157:H7 CONTAMINATION (This is related to the recent Nebraska Beef recall.)
This is a Class 1 Recall with HIGH HEALTH RISK!
What you need to know...
· Buckhead Beef Northeast Facility (USDA Establishment number is 20926)
· ONLY the below listed Distribution Centers are affected by this recall:
SYSCO Metro New York
SYSCO Syracuse
SYSCO Connecticut
SYSCO Hallsmith
· The following products are subject to recall:
SUPC
Description
0743963
12 14 OZ BHB/NPM S STEAK STRIP C\C B\I 1"TL SEL
0868547
8 20 OZ BUCKHD S STEAK STRIP C\C SEL
1937259
8 20 OZ BHB/NPM S STEAK PORTER 1\2"TL SEL
3854239
8 18 OZ BHB/NPM S STEAK TBONE 1\2"TL SEL
5003063
24 7 OZ BHB/NPM S STEAK STRIP C\C 1"TL SEL
5032059
16 10 OZ BHB/NPM S STEAK FILET B\I CH
5237589
10 16 OZ BHB/NPM S STEAK PORTER 1\2"TL SEL
5237676
10 16 OZ BHB/NPM S STEAK PORTER 1\2"TL SEL
5237686
10 16 OZ BHB/NPM S STEAK TBONE 1\2"TL SEL
5249758
24 8 OZ BHB/NPM S STEAK STRIP C\C 1"TL SEL
5249760
20 9 OZ BHB/NPM S STEAK STRIP C\C 1"TL SEL
5249772
16 12 OZ BHB/NPM S STEAK STRIP C\C 1"TL SEL
5249790
12 16 OZ BHB/NPM S STEAK STRIP C\C 1"TL SEL
5612157
28 6 OZ BHB/NPM S STEAK STRIP C\C 1"TL SEL
5612819
12 14 OZ BHB/NPM S STEAK STRIP C\C 1"TL SEL
5612884
16 10 OZ BHB/NPM S STEAK STRIP C\C 1"TL SEL
6660813
2 5#AVG BUCKHD S BEEF SIRLOIN F/ STEW FZN
9697228
2 5#AVG BUCKHD S BEEF SIRLOIN STEW CUBE 1X1 CH
August 7, 2008 - Tyson Foods is recalling RAW FROZEN chicken BREASTS DUE TO Undeclared SOY, which is a known allergen
Potential High Health Risk: SOY CAN CAUSE SERIOUS OR LIFE-THREATENING ALLERGIC REACTIONS
What you need to know...
· Manufacturer is Tyson Foods, Inc. of Vicksburg, Mississippi
· Products being recalled were shipped to distribution centers nationwide
· Products were produced between July 23 and August 1, 2008
· The products being recalled include:
10-pound cases of “Standard Quality Uncooked Fritters, Old Fashioned Chicken Breast Tenderloins.” Each box bears the case code of “2523-954” as well as a packaging date of “7/23/08” printed on the side of the box
10-pound cases of “Sysco Uncooked, Fritters, and Chicken Breast Tenderloins.” Each box bears the case code of “2523-895” as well as packaging dates of “7/24/08” or “7/29/08” printed on the side of the box
10-pound cases of “Heritage Valley Uncooked Steakhouse Chicken Breast Tenderloin Fritters.” Each box bears the case code of “2523-398” as well as a packaging date of “7/23/08”, “7/24/08,” or “8/01/08” printed on the side of the box
20-pound cases of “Spare Time Uncooked Fritters, Chicken Breast Tenderloins.” Each box bears the case code of “2523-861” as well as a packaging date of “7/23/08” printed on the side of the box
10-pound cases of “Tyson Uncooked Chicken Breast Tenderloin Fritters.” Each box bears the code of “2989-928” as well as a packaging date of “7/25/08” printed on the side of the box
July 28, 2008 RED ALERT (Update to July 10 RED ALERT)
Re: the current SALMONELLA Saintpaul OUTBREAK in the U.S.
Compass is RELEASING the suspension of U.S.-GROWN FRESH JALAPEñO and FRESH SERRANO PEPPERS.
On Friday, July 25, the FDA cleared all Hot Peppers grown in the United States.
Fresh JALAPEñO and SERRANO PEPPERS grown, harvested or packed in Mexico are STILL SUSPENDED.
What you need to know…
· Fresh Jalapeño Peppers and fresh Serrano Peppers may be purchased and served at this time, provided you can confirm from the product packaging the country of origin is the United States.
· If you aren’t certain as to the country of origin of your fresh peppers, the buySmart Hotline can assist you. (Note: a verbal ok from your distributor is not sufficient.)
· Commercially canned, pickled or pasteurized peppers are not under suspension, and may be used.
· If you’re uncertain as to the safety of commercially prepared products – particularly refrigerated ready-to-eat products – call the buySmart Hotline for assistance.
· On July 22, the FDA identified a single pepper carrying the Saintpaul strain at Agricola Zaragoza, a produce distribution center in McAllen, Texas. They have now determined that the pepper was not contaminated at that facility.
· The recall by “GRANDE PRODUCE, LTD. CO” (Hidalgo, Texas) of Avocados, Jalapeno and Serrano Peppers that occurred on July 21 is still underway. Avocados there were found carrying Salmonella, but NOT the Saintpaul strain. This recall affects ONLY product from Grande Produce, Ltd. See the July 21 Red Alert for more details.
July 21, 2008 - FRESH AVOCADOS FROM “GRANDE PRODUCE, LTD. CO” ARE RECALLED DUE TO potential for salmonella contamination
Potential HIGH HEALTH RISK
What you need to know…
· The Distributor is Grande Produce, LTD. CO of Hidalgo, Texas
· Recalled avocados have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella (Note: that this is not Salmonella Saintpaul serotype which is causing the ongoing nationwide outbreak)
· The avocado boxes are labeled "Frutas Finas de Tancitaro HASS Avocados, Produce of Mexico"
· Avocados of all sizes with lot #HUE08160090889 are recalled
· These Avocados were distributed between May 17th and July 17th, 2008
· If you received avocados in a “breaker”/”splitter” with no markings on the box, please contact your supplier to confirm that your product is not involved in this recall.
· The same company is recalling Jalapeno and Serrano Peppers distributed during the same period, but these products are already suspended company-wide. Please refer to red alert distributed on 07/10/2008
July 11, 2008 - LUCKY GREEN TRADING, INC. is recalling Fresh thai basil DUE TO potential for salmonella contaminatoN – HIGH HEALTH RISK ~
~ DISTRIBUTED THROUGH RETAIL STORES AND DIRECT DELIVERY TO CUSTOMERS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, ARIZONA, AND NEVADA ON JUNE 30, 2008~
What you need to know...
· Company is LUCKY GREEN TRADING, INC. of Garden Grove, CA
· Product affected by recall:
· Thai Basil
· Individual packages approx.1.2 LB in clear, unmarked plastic bags.
· Produce of Mexico
· If you have purchased Fresh Thai Basil in unmarked bags in the past 2 weeks, please contact your distributor and/or produce house to determine if your product is affected.
· The exterior cartons were labeled "16 DE SEPTIEMBRE S/N SANTA ROSA TAPACHULA NAYARIT, C.P. 63731" "Thai Basil", attached sticker with Airway Bill #027 1947 0861.
July 10, 2008 - Update to June 24th RED ALERT
About the current SALMONELLA OUTBREAK in the U.S.
The TOMATOES SUSPENSION is now LIFTED.
All tomato varieties currently in the marketplace are from FDA-cleared growing areas and may be served with confidence and without restriction.
FRESH JALAPEñO PEPPERS and FRESH SERRANO PEPPERS are now SUSPENDED!
POTENTIAL HIGH HEALTH RISK – Per the CDC warning announced today:
THESE TWO TYPES OF PEPPERS ARE LINKED TO THE SALMONELLOSIS OUTBREAK. HEALTH AUTHORITIES ARE WARNING CONSUMERS AGAINST THEIR CONSUMPTION.
What you need to know…
· Fresh Jalapeño Peppers and fresh Serrano Peppers may NOT be purchased or used at this time.
· Fresh products that contain these types of peppers, such as salsas, etc. are also suspended at this time, unless commercial product packaging indicates that the product has been pasteurized.
Note: Product packaging must confirm pasteurization before use.
· Questions about the safety of commercial products can be directed to the buySmart Hotline for immediate assistance (buySmart@Foodbuy.com).
· Canned peppers are not under suspension, and may be used.
· There is currently no health authority advisory warning against consumption of cilantro, though it has been mentioned in the media as being under investigation.
What you need to do…
· DO NOT PURCHASE or serve fresh Jalapeno or fresh Serrano Peppers until further instruction is provided via updated Red Alert.
· DO NOT PURCHASE or serve fresh products that contain these types of peppers, unless the package clearly states the product has been pasteurized.
· Immediately check your produce
· Segregate any inventory of fresh Jalapeño and Serrano Peppers, and clearly mark suspect products – "HOLD - DO NOT USE - SUSPECT PRODUCT".
· Also check your in-house prepared foods and commercial product inventories for fresh products containing these pepper types. DO NOT USE THESE PRODUCTS – PUT THEM “ON HOLD”. Commercial products may be used only if package labeling identifies them to be pasteurized. Keep an accurate count and written record of the quantity of suspect product segregated.
· The buySmart Hotline can help research the safety of products you’ve placed on hold if you provide the following details:
- Product name and description
- Manufacturer
- Brand
- MIN number
- Lot code
- Expiration date
- Distributor
- Item number
- Delivery date
- Invoice number
June 24, 2008 - FRESCA ITALIA, INC. RECALLS BURRATA CHEESE
Fresca italia, inc. is recalling burrata, a type of cheese, due to potential for listeria monocytogenes contamination
*HIGH HEALTH RISK*
~ SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DISTRIBUTION ONLY ~
What you need to know...
· Importing Company is Fresca Italia, Inc.
· Manufacturer Name is Caseificio Voglie di Latte.
· Recalled cheese is under product name “Burrata”.
· Product weighs approximately 8.8oz.
· Product is packaged in a white and green plastic wrapper with the manufacturer’s name, "Caseificio Voglie di Latte" and the product name "Burrata".
· ALL LOT CODES AND EXPIRATION DATES from this manufacturer are subject to recall.
· Product was distributed in the San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California to retail stores and restaurants.
* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE FOOD SAFETY ISSUE AND REASON FOR THIS RECALL: Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal, or diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. The recall is the result of survey sampling by the California Department of Food & Agriculture which revealed that the product in question contained the bacteria. Fresca Italia has immediately halted further distribution. Positive results for Listeria were found by the Food and Drug Administration in other lots of the product.
June 24, 2008 - 41 STATES NOW CLEARED FOR TOMATO SAFETY IN THE U.S.; NEW MEXICAN STATES CLEARED~ COMPASS GROUP’S NATIONWIDE SUSPENSION OF THREE TOMATO TYPES
As of this writing, it’s acceptable to serve these:
* Cherry tomatoes
* Grape tomatoes
* Tomatoes sold with the vine still attached
These may be purchased and used with confidence at this time, regardless of where they’re grown.
You may ONLY serve these IF they are provided from an FDA-cleared growing area.
* Red Roma
* Red plum
* Red round tomatoes, including Vine Ripe tomatoes
Since our last update, the FDA has cleared 3 more states, listed below. Domestic FDA-cleared Growing Areas:
Alabama
Alaska
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut (NEW)
Delaware
Florida*
Georgia
Hawaii
Illinois (NEW)
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
Nebraska
North Carolina
Ohio
Oklahoma (NEW)
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
* NOTE about Florida
The FDA has now approved Florida-grown tomatoes from the 19 counties currently producing tomatoes in the state. It is unlikely that tomatoes from any other counties in Florida are in the market at this point, because production ceased in late April.
All products, new and previously shipped, are approved from these counties. Check with your distributor to verify source of origin on any tomatoes you may currently be holding.
The acceptable Florida counties in the regions of Quincy, Ruskin, and Palmetto are listed below.
Florida-grown tomatoes from these counties are FDA-cleared.
Jackson
Gadsden
Leon
Jefferson
Madison
Suwannee
Hamilton
Hillsborough
Polk
Manatee
Hardee
DeSoto
Sarasota
Highlands
Pasco
Sumter
Citrus
Hernando
Charlotte
Tomatoes imported from following countries, or their parts are also acceptable:
Imported FDA-cleared Growing Areas
Belgium
Canada
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Israel
Netherlands
Puerto Rico
Mexico: Mexican States ** (NEW)
** NOTE about Mexico FDA cleared only listed Mexican States (Aguascalientes, Baja California Norte, Baja California Sur, Campeche, Colima, Chiapas, Chihuahua, Distrito Federal, Durango, Guanajuato, Guerrero, Hidalgo, México, Michoacán, Morelos, Nayarit, Nuevo León, Oaxaca, Puebla, Querétaro, Quintana Roo, San Luis Potosí, Sonora, Tabasco, Tamaulipas, Tlaxcala, Veracruz, Yucatán, Zacatecas. Check with your distributor to verify source of origin on any tomatoes imported from Mexico.
Most of our produce distributor partners are able to offer FDA-cleared product.
ACCEPT DELIVERY of Red Roma, Red Plum, and Red Round Tomatoes ONLY IF
* They’re packed in an ORIGINAL SHIPPING CARTON AND
* The ORIGINAL SHIPPING CARTON has PRINTED LABELING that CLEARLY AND UNMISTAKABLY identifies the source of ORIGIN (the GROWER) to be from one of the FDA-cleared growing areas sited above.
Do NOT ACCEPT the following:
· Tomatoes labeled with distributor origin, “Distributed by…” Labeling must state grower origin.
· Verbal guarantees of tomato safety from distributors.
· Written guarantees of tomato safety from distributors.
· Any statements of testing of tomatoes for safety from distributors.
RELY ONLY ON PACKAGE LABELING IDENTIFYING GROWER ORIGIN TO BE ONE OF THE FDA-CLEARED AREAS LISTED ABOVE.
Compass Group Quality Assurance and Foodbuy Procurement continue to closely monitoring this situation and will provide updated instruction as additional information becomes available.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REASON FOR THE FDA WARNING
Since mid April, there have been 613 reported cases of salmonellosis nationwide caused by Salmonella Saintpaul, an uncommon form of Salmonella. At least 69 hospitalizations have been reported. Salmonella Saintpaul with the same genetic fingerprint have been identified in 33 states plus District of Columbia.
ABOUT SALMONELLA
Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections particularly in young children, frail or elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, the organism can get into the bloodstream and produce more severe illnesses.
THE INVESTIGATION
According to CDC, this outbreak is NOT over. The FDA completed trace-back of tomatoes alleged to have caused illness to two separate potential "legs" – one leads to Mexico, and one leads to Florida. They mapped out the pathway from the potentially affected farms to the point of consumption, which represents progress in finding the ultimate source of the outbreak. The FDA sent teams to Florida and Mexico last weekend to begin inspection of these farms and to try to narrow the cause of the outbreak. These farms along with their associated distribution chains are going to be part of an ongoing investigation.
June 10, 2008: RECALL: ‘POST’ BRAND LiveActive Mixed Berry Crunch Cereal Recalled due to Undeclared Tree Nuts
HIGH HEALTH RISK
What you need to know...
· Manufacturer is Kraft Foods.
· Recalled cereal is under a Post label.
· Each box bears the UPC code of 00430000238900.
· Pack size is 13-oz. retail carton.
· “Best if used by” date is 17DEC2008.
· Recall is nationwide.
· Product may contain tree nuts (almonds, pecans and/or walnuts), and no nut ingredients are declared on the label.
June 9, 2008 - Nation-wide Suspension: Tomatoes (1) red plum (2) red Roma (3) round red tomatoes
For your information, we are providing the latest Food and Drug Administration (FDA) consumer alert.
According to The FDA, a salmonellosis outbreak appears to be linked to consumption of certain types of raw red tomatoes and products containing raw red tomatoes
The specific type and source of tomatoes are under investigation. However, preliminary data suggest that raw red plum, red Roma, or round red tomatoes are the cause.
At this time, consumers across the country should limit their tomato consumption to tomatoes that have not been implicated in the outbreak.
As a result, we have taken the following steps:
· We have removed all raw red plum, red Roma, or round red tomatoes from our menus and recipes until further notice.
· We have suspended raw prepared products that contain these types of red tomatoes, including but not limited to fresh salsa, guacamole, and pico de gallo.
· We are now using exclusively tomatoes not implicated in the recall including cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and tomatoes sold with the vine still attached. (Tomatoes grown at home are also reported to be safe.)
We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will provide further updates as additional information becomes available.
For further information, please consult the FDA’s web site: http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/tomatoes.html
June 4, 2008 - PRODUCT SUSPENSION
THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF TOMATOES MAY NOT BE PURCHASED OR USED IN COMPASS GROUP OPERATIONS LOCATED IN THE STATES OF NEW MEXICO AND TEXAS (ONLY)
· Red plum
· Red Roma
· Round red
POTENTIAL HIGH HEALTH RISK – THE TOMATOES LISTED ABOVE ARE LINKED TO A SALMONELLOSIS OUTBREAK
THIS PRODUCT SUSPENSION FOLLOWS THE JUNE 3 FDA ADVISORY WARNING CONSUMERS IN NEW MEXICO AND TEXAS NOT TO EAT CERTAIN TYPES OF RAW RED TOMATOES
Additional information and instruction
· DO NOT PURCHASE OR USE tomatoes supplied by a distributor located in New Mexico or Texas if your operation is located in a nearby state.
· Tomatoes that have NOT been implicated in the outbreak include cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and tomatoes sold with the vine still attached.
· Compass Group Quality Assurance and Foodbuy Procurement are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updated instruction as additional information becomes available.
NEW MEXICO AND TEXAS OPERATIONS (ONLY) – What you need to do
· Immediately check your produce inventory for the following types of tomatoes:
· Red plum
· Red Roma
· Round red
· Segregate and clearly mark any suspect tomatoes or tomato-containing products – "HOLD - DO NOT USE - SUSPECT PRODUCT".
· Keep an accurate count and written record of the quantity of product segregated.
· Contact your distributor for instruction as to return/destruction of any product that you are unable to use due to the FDA consumer advisory.
May 8, 2008 - Jennie-O Turkey Store BRAND FROZEN Ground Turkey
POTENTIAL BONE CONTAMINATION – HEALTH RISK ~
~ Do not use the product identified below – urgent action by manufacturer underway with distributors ~
What you need to know...
· Suspect item: Jennie-O Turkey Store Frozen Ground Turkey
· Product description: Mechanically Separated Turkey with Flavoring
· Item code: 2693-02
· UPC#: 10042222269329
· Pack size: 2 10-lb. chubs
· Lot number: Begins with “099”. (Lot number is typically 13 alphanumeric digits – the first three digits of the suspect product are “099”.)
- Lot number can be found ink jetted on the side of the case in black ink.
- If product is stored out of case, lot number can also be identified on the side of the chub.
March 31, 2008: STONYFIELD FARM BRAND ORGANIC FAT FREE BLUEBERRY YOGURT RECALLED DUE TO POSSIBILITY OF GLASS FRAGMENTS IN PRODUCT ~
What you need to know...
· Manufacturer is Stonyfield Farm, Londonderry NH.
· Product subject to recall is Stonyfield Organic Fat Free Blueberry Yogurt.
· Product is packaged in 6-oz. cups.
· Product codes printed along the cup bottom start with the following dates:
Apr 13 08
Apr 14 08
Apr 15 08
April 25 08
Apr 26 08
March 30, 2008: ~ KOCH FOODS BRAND FROZEN CHICKEN BREAST PRODUCTS RECALLED DUE TO MISLABELING – HIGH HEALTH RISK ~
~ RAW PRODUCTS ARE INCORRECTLY LABELED AS “PRECOOKED” AND PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS ON LABEL ARE INCORRECT ~
What you need to know...
· Manufacturer is Koch Foods, Fairfield OH
· The product subject to recall is –
"Koch Foods Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Breast Fillet with Rib Meat"
Pack is 10-pound case containing two 5-pound bags
Shipping case bears the establishment number “P-20795” inside the USDA mark of inspection
Production code is "24837-2”
Date code is "B03982”
Product code of "86861" is printed on the label
· Products being recalled were shipped to distribution centers in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, but DCs in other states could be impacted due to re-distribution.
· IMPORTANT: Frozen products are labeled “PRECOOKED” and are pre-browned and may appear fully cooked BUT PRODUCTS ARE RAW and preparation instructions on label are incorrect.
March 29, 2008 - 1. UPDATE ON THE CANTALOUPES SAFETY ISSUE AND COMPASS GROUP PRODUCT ‘HOLD’
(Red Alert Dated March 22)
~ CANTALOUPES FROM ONE (1) HONDURAN GROWER/PACKER, ‘Agropecuaria Montelibano’, ARE NOW UNDER RECALL BY VARIOUS U.S. IMPORTERS –
· DO NOT USE CANTALOUPES CONFIRMED TO BE FROM THIS HONDURAN GROWER/PACKER
· CHECK PRODUCT PACKAGING FOR COUNTRY OF ORIGIN AND GROWER/PACKER NAME, OR CHECK WITH YOUR DISTRIBUTOR IF THESE DETAILS ARE ABSENT OR YOU ARE UNSURE
~ ALSO NOW RECALLED IN THE U.S. ARE VARIOUS BRANDS OF FRESH-CUT/VALUE-ADDED CANTALOUPE PRODUCTS
~ IN ALL CASES YOU MUST CHECK WITH YOUR DISTRIBUTOR AS TO THE STATUS OF ANY CANTALOUPE PRODUCTS IN YOUR UNIT IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF THEIR ‘SAFE SOURCE’
~ YOU MAY USE CANTALOUPES AND FRESH-CUT/VALUE-ADDED CANTALOUPE PRODUCTS THAT ARE CONFIRMED TO BE FROM A ‘SAFE SOURCE’ OR OTHERWISE CONFIRMED TO NOT BE SUBJECT TO RECALL
2. RECALL OF ‘SIMPLY FRESH FRUIT’ BRAND VALUE-ADDED CANTALOUPE PRODUCTS
~ ‘SIMPLY FRESH FRUIT’ BRAND FRESH-CUT PRODUCTS RECALLED BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HIGH HEALTH RISK ~
~ CANTALOUPE USED IN THESE FRESH CUT PRODUCTS MAY HAVE BEEN SUPPLIED BY THE HONDURAN CANTALOUPES GROWER/PACKER WHOSE COMMODITY PRODUCT HAS BEEN RECALLED IN THE U.S. DUE TO IMPLICATION IN A SALMONELLA OUTBREAK ~
What you need to know...
· Processor/manufacturer is Simply Fresh Fruit, of Los Angeles, California
· Brand is Simply Fresh Fruit
· Foodservice products recalled:
Fruit Mix in Syrup products dated “sell by 4 – 18 08” or earlier
Cantaloupe Chunks in Syrup products dated “sell by 4 – 08 8” or earlier
Foodservice products are packed in plastic pails or jars
· Retail (including club store) products recalled:
Simply Fresh, Fresh Cut Fruit Brand containing cantaloupe dated “sell by 3 – 29 8”or earlier
Retail products are packed in plastic trays
March 24, 2008 - ~ CHARLIE’S PRODUCE BRAND CUT CANTALOUPE PRODUCTS RECALLED BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK ~
~ NORTHWEST STATES ONLY IMPACTED ~
~ CANTALOUPE USED IN THESE CUT PRODUCTS MAY HAVE BEEN SUPPLIED BY THE HONDURAN GROWER/PACKER THE FDA HAS ISSUED A WARNING AND IMPORT ALERT ON DUE TO IMPLICATION IN A SALMONELLA OUTBREAK IN THE U.S. AND CANADA ~
What you need to know...
· Processor/manufacturer is Charlie's Produce of Spokane, WA.
· Brand is Charlie's Produce Brand Cut Cantaloupe Products.
· Products are branded with the Charlie's Produce name and logo in a hard plastic clamshell.
· Use By date of “3 07 through 3 29” is stamped on the bottom of the container.
· Foodservice Products Recalled:
Cut Cantaloupe – 20lb, 64oz
Cut Mixed Fruit – 20lb, 64oz
· Retail Products Recalled:
Cut Fruit 4 Section – 40oz
Cut Cantaloupe – 24oz, 16oz, 8oz
Cut Honeydew/Cantaloupe – 16oz
Mixed Fruit –24oz, 16oz, 8oz
Rainbow – 24oz, 16oz, 8oz
Cut Fruit Tray Deli – 12”, 8”
Cut Fruit Tray – 76oz, 40oz 8”
Grab & Go Fruit Tray – 16oz
· The recalled products were distributed in Eastern Washington, Idaho, and Montana.
March 22, 2008 - ~ CANTALOUPES FROM ONE HONDURAN GROWER/PACKER UNDER FDA WARNING – HIGH HEALTH RISK – DO NOT USE! ~
· DO NOT USE cantaloupes from Honduras if grower/packer is ‘Agropecuaria Montelibano’.
· DO NOT USE cantaloupes from Honduras if grower/packer is not identified.
· DO NOT USE cantaloupes if country-of-origin (COO) is not identified.
· DO NOT USE ‘breaker’/‘split’ cantaloupes if COO and grower/packer are not identified.
· DO NOT USE processed/value-added cantaloupe or cantaloupe-containing product until such time as your distributor confirms its ‘safe’ source.
~ FDA AND CDC ARE INVESTIGATING A 16-STATE SALMONELLOSIS OUTBREAK IN WHICH HONDURAN CANTALOUPES FROM THE GROWER/PACKER IDENTIFIED ABOVE HAVE BEEN IMPLICATED. ~
Background
· The FDA has posted a warning of Salmonella risk associated with cantaloupes from one Honduran grower/packer, Agropecuaria Montelibano, now under order to be detained at import.
· FDA states that importers, distributors, and produce processors have been directed to remove from sale cantaloupe stock from this Honduran source.
· RECALLS ARE ANTICIPATED TO BEGIN TO BE ANNOUNCED; hence this product HOLD you are asked to adhere to at this time.
· DO NOT USE cantaloupes or processed/value-added cantaloupe or cantaloupe-containing product UNLESS the ‘safe’ source of the product has been confirmed through package label review or distributor written confirmation.
· Domestic-grown cantaloupes are not included in the FDA warning and therefore not included in this ‘hold’ alert.
What you need to do...
· Immediately check your produce/fruit inventory for the following cantaloupe products:
- Fresh cantaloupes
- Processed/value-added cantaloupe
- Processed/value-added cantaloupe-containing product
· IMPORTANT: If you are unsure of the ‘safe’ source of any cantaloupe product you currently have in inventory you must contact your distributor for written confirmation stating the specific source(s) and safety of product previously supplied.
- You must confirm country-of-origin and grower/packer before use of any cantaloupes in your unit.
- Domestic-grown cantaloupes are not included in the FDA warning.
· Segregate and clearly mark any cantaloupes/cantaloupe product confirmed to be from the Honduran grower-packed identified above or if otherwise suspect or of unknown origin – "HOLD - DO NOT USE - SUSPECT PRODUCT".
· Keep an accurate count and written record of the quantity of product segregated.
· Contact your distributor for instruction as to return/destruction of any product that you are unable to use due to the FDA warning, including due to country-of-origin/source confirmation issues.
March 20, 2008 - ~ FOOD FOR LIFE BRAND FROZEN ‘SPELT’ (HYBRID OF WHEAT) BREAD RECALLED DUE TO UNDECLARED ALLERGEN – WHEAT ~
~ HIGH HEALTH RISK FOR WHEAT-ALLERGIC INDIVIDUALS OR THOSE WITH CELIAC DISEASE – POTENTIAL FOR SERIOUS OR LIFE-THREATENING REACTION ~
What you need to know...
· The recalled cases of bread were sold nationwide through health food distributors and natural food retailers.
If you purchase from these types of vendors, or if you purchase specialty products to accommodate wheat-allergic individuals/those with Celiac Disease, please check your inventory.
· Manufacturer is Food For Life Baking Co., Inc. of Corona, California
· Product is frozen with a 9-month shelf life
· Food For Life Spelt Bread is sold frozen in a 24 oz. (680g) light blue package and bears either of the two following descriptions:
Food For Life, Wheat Alternative Spelt Bread
Food For Life, Fruit Juice Sweetened Spelt Bread
· Product UPC number is 07347200168
· Affected lot numbers are: H1847, H2042, H2136, H2435, H2872, H2974, H3224, H3460, I0485
March 15, 2008 - ~ ICYBAY BRAND FROZEN COOKED LANGOSTINOS RECALLED DUE TO POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION WITH ‘LISTERIA’ ~
~ POTENTIAL HIGH HEALTH RISK – LISTERIA BACTERIA CAN CAUSE SERIOUS AND LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS ~
~ WHOLESALE 5# AND RETAIL 1# PACK PRODUCT RECALLED ~
What you need to know...
· Product is cooked, ready-to-eat, frozen langostinos
· Product brand name is ICYBAY, distributed by Slade Gorton & Co.
· Country of origin is Chile - Manufacturer is Camanchaca
· All product is packed in clear plastic packages
· Lot code/date code is printed on the side of the box.
· Products recalled are:
- 5-lb. wholesale pack containing either 70-90 count, 90-125 count, or 120-150 count with a code of a 3-digit-only code of 199 through 232, i.e. “199”, or “200”, or “201”, or “202”, etc
- 1-lb. retail pack marked with UPC# 0-73129-61672-8 and with an expiration date of June 2009
· Distribution was to wholesalers in 19 states, as follows, though wholesalers in other states could be impacted due re-distribution: Colorado, Connecticut, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Vermont, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
March 9, 2008: RECALL POSTED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES (DSHS) DUE TO POTENTIAL FOR CONTAMINATION WITH THE TOXIN WHICH CAN CAUSE DIARRHETIC SHELLFISH POISONING (DSP) ~
SHELLFISH HARVESTED FROM ARKANSAS, CORPUS CHRISTI, AND COPANO BAYS AT RISK AND UNDER RECALL ORDER BY DSHS DUE TO SERIOUS FOOD SAFETY ISSUE
· THREE TEXAS GULF COAST BAYS NOW CLOSED TO SHELLFISH HARVESTING DUE TO ALGAE BLOOM
· COOKING DOES NOT DESTROY THE TOXIN
· THE TOXIN DOES NOT AFFECT OTHER SEAFOOD
What you need to know...
· Recalled oysters, clams, and mussels were harvested from the following Texas Gulf Coast bays –
Arkansas Bay
Corpus Christi Bay
Copano Bay
· Harvest dates are March 1 or later.
· To determine the date and location of harvest check –
· Identification tag or label affixed to fresh shellstock bag/container.
· Identification label affixed to fresh shucked shellfish container.
· REMEMBER – HEALTH DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS AND COMPASS GROUP STANDARDS REQUIRE YOU TO RETAIN SHELLFISH TAGS AND LABELS FOR 90 DAYS AFTER THE BAG/CONTAINER IS EMPTY.
Contact your seafood distributor directly if they have not yet contacted you and you have recalled product in your unit.
March 5, 2008: CLASS I RECALL – HIGH HEALTH RISK – POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION WITH SALMONELLA BACTERIA ~ THE QUAKER OATS CO. IS RECALLING AUNT JEMIMA PANCAKE & WAFFLE MIX ~
What you need to know...
· Manufacturer is The Quaker Oats Co.
· Approximately 98% of the product is within Quaker's control. The 2% of product which is outside of Quaker's control was shipped to a limited number of retail and mass merchandiser stores (no direct distribution to West Coast).
· Brands involved are: Aunt Jemima Pancake & Waffle Mix
► Original ► Original Complete ► Buttermilk Complete
· Two different sizes of boxes are involved – 2 pound and 5 pound boxes with Best Before dates of FEB 08 09 H through FEB 16 09 H stamped on the top
· The 5 lb. box affected UPC code is:
- 30000 43272: Aunt Jemima Buttermilk Complete, 5 lb.
· The 2 lb. box affected UPC codes are:
- 30000 05040: Aunt Jemima Original, 2 lb.
- 30000 05070: Aunt Jemima Original Complete, 2 lb.
- 30000 05300: Aunt Jemima Buttermilk Complete, 2 lb.
What you need to do...
· Immediately check your produce inventory for recalled product.
· Segregate and clearly mark any recalled product – "HOLD - DO NOT USE - RECALLED PRODUCT".
· Keep an accurate count and written record of the quantity of recalled product segregated. This will help ensure that you receive the credit due for recalled product in your unit.
· Contact your distributor for instruction as to return/destruction of recalled product.
March 4, 2008 -- ~THREE BRANDS OF ALFALFA SPROUTS PACKAGED IN CALIFORNIA HAVE BEEN RECALLED DUE TO POSSIBLE SALMONELLA CONTAMINATION ~
· California Department of Public Health has issued a warning about some varieties contaminated with Salmonella
· Sprouts were distributed through retail and wholesale distribution within 6 states (California, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon and Washington)
· Brands and codes affected:
► Salad Cosmo Alfalfa Sprouts, sold by Salad Cosmo USA Corp. in 2.5-ounce containers with white and green labels, and in clear 1- pound bags with blue labeling. Product codes on these containers are 0219, 0220, 0221, 0222, 0223, 0224, 0226, 0227, 0228, 0229, 0302 and 0303
► Always Fresh and Alfa One Alfalfa Sprouts, produced by J.H. Caldwell and Sons, Inc. in 4-ounce and 5-ounce containers; Product codes on these containers are 202182, 202192, 202212, 202222, 202232, 202252, 202262 and 202272
March 4, 2008: WINDSOR FOODS HAS ISSUED ITS LIST OF PRODUCTS IMPACTED BY THE HALLMARK/WESTLAND MEAT CO. RECALL ~
What you need to know...
· Manufacturer is Windsor Foods
· Brands affected are: Jose Ole, and Butcher Boy
· Products affected are individual units of frozen convenience Mexican food products and entrees
· A complete list of the Items with specific SKU and code dates is posted on MyCompass
March 3, 2008: HIGH HEALTH RISK – CLASS 1 RECALL
~ MEIJER DISTRIBUTION CENTER IS RECALLING FROZEN CHICKEN ENTRÉES FOR POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION WITH LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES~
What you need to know...
· Products were distributed by Meijer Distribution Center, Grand Rapids Michigan
· Product was shipped to distributors and retail establishments in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio
· The product subject to recall –
Discover Cuisine TM Red Curry Chicken and Jasmine Rice
12 oz package
Canadian establishment number “302”
“Best BY” date 12.18.08
February 29, 2008: GENERAL MILLS HAS ISSUED ITS LIST OF PROGRESSO SOUP PRODUCTS IMPACTED BY THE HALLMARK/WESTLAND MEAT CO. RECALL ~
What you need to know...
· Manufacturer is General Mills; brand is Progresso
· Products affected are in retail cans and microwave bowls
· Items affected are listed below with specific code dates:
18.5 oz. cans, Progresso Italian Wedding Soup,
UPC# 41196-91505,
“Best if Used By” dates from 12OCT09 to 08NOV09 (can also be listed as 12OCT9 to 08NOV9)
15.25 oz. Microwave Bowl, Progresso Italian Wedding Soup,
UPC#: 41196-40339,
“Best if Used By” 05JAN09 (can also be listed as 05JAN9).
February 29, 2008: NESTLE, USA HAS ISSUED ITS LIST OF PRODUCTS IMPACTED BY THE HALLMARK/WESTLAND MEAT CO. RECALL
What you need to know...
· Manufacturer is Nestle, USA
· Products affected are retail pack (2 per box)
· Items affected are listed below with specific production codes:
HOT POCKETS® brand Philly Steak & Cheese
UPC: 4369507107
Production Code: 7346544512 EST 7721
HOT POCKETS® brand Croissant Crust - Philly Steak & Cheese
UPC: 4369505634
Production Codes: 7349544512 EST 7721
