Allergy Alert: Canned Tuna

Updated February 28, 2009 with additional retail distribution information

Original article posted February 21, 2009

Tri-Union Seafoods has recalled 900 cases of Genova solid light tuna in olive oil due to the presence of undeclared soy protein. Due to a packaging error, the tuna in the recalled 5-ounce cans was packed in soybean oil with vegetable broth that contains soy. FDA has been notified of the recall.

The recall is limited to the following:

• Genova Solid Light Tuna in Olive Oil (5 oz can): UPC #4800013265; Best By date 10/17/12; Product code DEHAH 1A225 or DEHBH 1A225
  

Individuals who are allergic to soy protein may experience a severe reaction after consuming the mislabelled tuna. Consumers are urged to return the recalled product to the store for a full refund.

Most of the 900 recalled cases were distributed to stores in the northeastern United States, including Stop & Shop, Big Y World Class Market, Harris Teeter and Whole Foods Market. Two cases were shipped to Publix stores in the southeast. 

Allergy Alert: Imitation Crab Recalled in Québec

Updated February 26, 2009

Original article posted February 17, 2009

The Québec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Foods (MAPAQ) today alerted consumers to the recall of Imitation Crab that contains undeclared soy protein.

The imitation crab was packaged at Supermarché P.A. (1420, rue Du Fort, Montréal) in variable weight portions and carry packaging dates up to and including 17 février, 2009 (February 17, 2009).

On February 24th, MAPAQ revised its earlier alert in order to extend the recall to include product carrying a packaging date up to and including 24 février, 2009 (February 24, 2009).

Individuals who are allergic to soy protein may experience a severe allergic reaction soon after consuming this imitation crab product. Consumers are urged to return the product to Supermarché P.A. for a refund.

Salmonella-Contaminated Organic Basil Recalled in Canada

February 26, 2009

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has warned consumers that Farmer John's Herbs has recalled the following organic basil leaf, which may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The following recalled item was distributed in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.

• Farmer John's Herbs brand Organic Basil Leaf (6 g packages): UPC #7 73353 50002 1; All lot codes
  

No illnesses have been associated with this recalled product.

Consumers who purchased packages of the Organic Basil Leaf should return them to the retailer for a full refund.

Plaisirs Gastronomiques Recall - Part III

February 25, 2009

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announce the third in a series of recent recalls of prepared salads and salad products manufactured by Plaisirs Gastronomiques, Inc. of Boisbriand, Québec. All of the recalled products are thought to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The latest recall covers:

• St-Hubert Chicken Salad Spread (375 g containers): UPC #6 23798 08100 8; Lot codes 047091 (Best Before February 27th) and 048091 (Best Before February 28th)
  

Also affected by the recall notice are certain chicken salad, chunky ham salad and their products, prepared and/or packaged at some of the following chain stores in Québec and Ontario, as well as at other independent retailers and delicatessens in Québec.

• Québec chains and retailers: AXEP, Au pain doré, Bonichoic, Boni-soir, IGA/IGA Extra, L'intermarché, Le dépanneur, Loblaws, Marché Richelieu, Metro, Omni, Provigo, Supermarché GP, Tradition and Voisin
  
• Ontario chains and retailers: Loeb, Your Independent Grocer
  

This is the third recall within a week of Listeria monocytogenes-contaminated salad products manufactured by Plaisirs Gastronomiques. It's only a matter of time before the company is forced to recall its entire range of products from the market.

In the meantime, we would advise consumers to avoid any of the prepared salad and sandwich products mentioned in any of the three recalls, and any products labeled with one of the Plaisirs Gastronomique federal establishment numbers, which are "002" and "462".

Latest Maple Leaf Recall Nearly Complete

February 25, 2009

Yesterday's recall of Maple Leaf and Shopsy's weiners is nearly complete, according to an update released late yesterday by the company.

Maple Leaf had initiated a recall of approximately 1,100 cases of weiners processed in its Hamilton, Ontario facility after the quarantined product was shipped "by human error". 

Following last year's lethal outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illnesses across Canada, Maple Leaf instituted a more stringent environmental testing program based on responding to a finding of any Listeria species, not just Listeria monocytogenes. This is a conservative approach that provides an additional safety cushion, since most other species of Listeria do not cause human illness.

As of last night, Maple Leaf had regained control over more than 75% of the mistakenly shipped weiners, including the 60% of weiners that were still in the company's own distribution centers, and another 13% that were in the hands of retailers. Maple Leaf management expects to complete the recall by noon today.

While no one likes to hear about another food recall, this hiccough in Maple Leaf's safety program is actually encouraging news. 

• The company has taken a conservative approach in its choice of Listeria environmental tests;
  
• The company reacted promptly, properly, and publicly to an erroneous product release; and
  
• The company's recall procedure functioned effectively.
  

Breaking News: Maple Leaf & Shopsy's Weiners Recalled

February 24, 2009

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has warned consumers that the following Maple Leaf and Shopsy's brand weiners may be contaminated with Listeria bacteria and have been recalled by the manufacturer.

• Maple Leaf Hot Dogs Original (450g): UPC #0 63100 22356 4; Lot code 09 AL 23 
  
• Shopsy’s Deli- Fresh All Beef Frankfurters (450g): UPC #0 64875 20730 8; Lot codes 09 AL 22 and 09 AL 23 
  

The affected products have been distributed in Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland & Labrador.

The recall was initiated after Listeria was detected in environmental samples in Maple Leaf's Hamilton, Ontario facility (establishment #611). CFIA has not yet determined whether the microbes are Listeria monocytogenes or some other species of Listeria.

Establishment #611 is a different Maple Leaf facility from the one that was the source of last year's lethal outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes in Canada. There are no illnesses reported to be associated with today's recall.

Consumers who purchased the recalled weiners should return them to the retailer for a full refund.

Listeria-Contaminated Potato Products Recalled in USA

Updated February 24, 2009 with Retail Distribution Information

Original article posted February 21, 2009

Northern Star Co. has recalled several of its cut-and-bagged potato products after lab testing detected Listeria monocytogenes in one of the products.

The following retail products, bearing "use by" dates of March 29, 2009 to April 3, 2009, are included in this precautionary recall. No foodservice products are affected.

• Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns (20 oz. bag): UPC #20169-22233
  
• Simply Potatoes Southwest Style Hash Browns (20 oz. bag): UPC #20169-22236
  
• Simply Potatoes Homestyle Slices (20 oz. bag): UPC #20169-22237
  
• Simply Potatoes Red Potato Wedges (20 oz. bag): UPC #20169-22238
  
• Diners Choice Shredded Hash Browns (2 lb. bag): UPC #20169-22223
  
• Farm Fresh Shredded Hash Browns (16 oz. bag): UPC #20169-22533
  

These products are "cook-and-serve", not "ready-to-eat". Any Listeria monocytogenes present in or on the potatoes should be killed by normal cooking procedures. Nevertheless, the potato products present a cross-contamination risk in the kitchen. And, as Doug Powell pointed out in today's BarfBlog, microwave cooking of solid foods often leads to cold spots in which microbes such as Listeria monocytogenes or Salmonella can survive.

The recalled potato products were available in Wal-Mart, TOPS, Stop & Shop, Giant Food, Wegmans, Harris Teeter, Bloom and Food Lion, Food City, Price Chopper, Big Y World Class Market, and other retail stores. Consumers should return these items to their retailer for a full refund.

Allergy Alert: Arrowhead Recalls Whole Wheat Flour

Updated February 23, 2009 with retail distribution information

Original article posted February 20, 2009

Arrowhead Mills, Inc. has recalled one specific batch of whole wheat flour that may contain traces of dairy protein not declared on the product label.

The recalled product can be identified as follows:

• Arrowhead Mills® Organic Stone Ground Whole Wheat Flour (2 lbs): UPC #74333-47242; Lot code 06OCT09
  

The flour was distributed to natural food stores nationwide. It also was available in Stop & Shop, Giant Food, TOPS, Bloom, The Kroger Co. (including Kroger, Dillon's, King Soopers, Peyton Southeast and Peyton Fountain stores), Whole Foods Markets and Wegmans stores and may also have been sold in other supermarket chain stores.

Individuals who are allergic to milk protein may suffer an allergic reaction upon ingesting bread made from this flour. Consumers should return the recalled product to the store for a refund.

Allergy Alert: Undeclared Shrimp Paste in Cooking Sauce

February 23, 2009

Ayam Thai Massaman Curry Cooking Sauce has been recalled in Australia due to the presence of undeclared shrimp paste.

The importer, A. Clouet Pty Ltd., has recalled the following:

• Ayam Thai Massaman Curry, Cooking Sauce (400 mL can): Use By 26/12/2010
  

The cooking sauce was distributed across Australia only in Coles stores.

Individuals who are allergic to seafood may experience a severe allergic reaction shortly after consuming this cooking sauce. Consumers are urged to return the recalled product to the store for a full refund.

Allergy Alert: Sultana Raisins Contain Undeclared Sulfites

February 23, 2009

TRS Wholesale Co. Ltd. has withdrawn one batch code of Golden Sultana Raisins, due to the presence of undeclared sulfur dioxide, a preservative, according to an Allergy Alert issued by the UK Food Standards Agency.

Individuals who are sensitive to sulfur dioxide or sulfites may experience severe allergy-like symptoms after consuming raisins from the affected batch. 

The product recall is limited to:

• TRS brand Golden Sultana Raisins: Batch code L8046; Best before February 2009
  

Consumers should contact TRS by email (mail@trs.co.uk) for instructions on how to return the withdrawn product.

Allergy Alert: Korean-Made Biscuits Contain Undeclared Allergens

February 21, 2009

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning consumers that the certain Orion and Lotte brand Biscuits may contain one or more allergens that are not declared on the label. At least one consumer has suffered an allergic reaction to one of these products.

The biscuits were imported from Korea for distribution in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan. They may also have been distributed in other Canadian provinces and territories.

The recalled biscuits, and the undeclared allergens they contain, are:

• Biscuit (36 g): UPC #8 801117 238308; Contains milk
  
• Biscuit (190 g): UPC #8 801117 744007; Contains milk, seafood, soy
  
• Biscuit (98 g): UPC #8 801117 743604; Contains seafood
  
• Biscuit (205 g): UPC #8 801117 743703; Contains seafood
  
• Biscuit - Chocolate Chip Cookies (120 g): UPC #8 801117 204600; Contains egg, milk, tree nuts
  
• Biscuit (50 g): UPC #8 801117 226800; Contains milk, tree nuts
  
• Orion Biscuit - Diget Wheat Meal Natural Biscuits (140 g): UPC #8 801117 228804; Contains milk
  
• Orion Biscuit - Diget Choco Wheat Meal Natural Biscuits (158 g): UPC #8 801117 245306; Contains milk
  
• Biscuit (30 g): UPC #8 801117 749903; Contains milk, seafood, soy
  
• Biscuit (30 g): UPC #8 801117 750008; Contains milk, seafood, soy
  
• Orion Biscuit - Chocochip Cookies (255 g): UPC #8 801117 244903; Contains egg, milk
  
• Biscuit - Sun Multi Grain Chip - Original (38 g): UPC #8 801117 749002; Contains egg, milk, soy
  
• Biscuit - Na Cheese Sand (77 g): UPC #8 801117 238209; Contains egg, milk, soy
  
• Biscuit - Hot Natural Ridges (125 g): UPC #8 801117 745707; Contains milk, soy
  
• Biscuit - Miz Black Chocolate Cookies (38 g): UPC #8 801117 210809; Contains milk, soy
  
• Biscuit (72 g): UPC #8 801117 292508; Contains egg, milk, soy, peanut
  
• Biscuit (216 g): UPC #8 801117 292706; Contains egg, milk, soy, peanut
  
• Biscuit - Choco Crunchy Cereal Bar (73 g): UPC #8 801117 403102; Contains milk
  
• Biscuit - Bebe Biscuit (100 g): UPC #8 801117 244705; Contains egg, milk, tree nuts
  
• Orion Biscuit - Ye! Gam Potato (58 g): UPC #8 801117 217402; Contains milk, seafood, soy
  
• Orion Biscuit - Diget Sandwich - Vanilla Cream (94 g): UPC #8 801117 226701; Contains milk, soy, tree nuts
  
• Orion Biscuit - Mini Pole (36 g): UPC #8 801117 424008; Contains milk
  
• Biscuit (336 g): UPC #8 801117 248307; Contains egg, milk, peanut, sesame seeds, tree nuts
  
• Biscuit (125 g): UPC #8 801117 743307; Contains milk, soy, seafood
  
• Lotte - Biscuit (80 g): UPC #8 801062 144075; Contains egg, milk, soy
  

Individuals who are sensitive to egg, milk, soy, seafood, peanuts or tree nuts may experience a severe reaction after consuming one of these products. Consumers should discard the recalled items or return them to the store for refund.

Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in France

Frozen ground beef recalled

February 21, 2009

The French Ministry of Health and Sports (Ministère de la Santé et des Sports) has issued a health alert in response to the diagnosis of a case of hemolytic uremic syndrome in a hospitalized child in the Paris area.

The child was infected with E. coli.

Epidemiological investigations have pointed authorities to a particular brand of frozen ground beef, and E. coli has been found in samples of the frozen meat. Further testing is underway to determine whether the strain in the meat matches the one recovered from the sick child.

Even though the genetic identity of the two isolates has not yet been confirmed, the manufacturer has recalled the following product at the request of the French authorities:

• Steaks hachés surgelés de la marque CERGEL, vendus par boite de 10 avec une date limite de consommation (DLUO) au 31/10/09 (CERGEL brand Frozen Ground Beef sold in boxes of 10 with an expiration date of 31/10/09)
  

Authorities are urging consumers to return packages of this product to the retailer for a refund.

USDA and the US meat industry: Are you taking notes?

Listeria-Contaminated Ham Salad Recalled in Canada

February 21, 2009

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning consumers that certain ham salads and ham salad products manufactured by Plaisirs Gastronomiques Inc. may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and have been recalled.

The recall affects ham salads and ham salad products, including sandwiches prepared at some supermarket chain stores, independent retailers and deli stores in the province of Quebec between February 11 and February 20, inclusive.

Stores belonging to the following supermarket and retail brands may have used the recalled ham salad:

• Loblaws, Provigo, Metro, IGA, Bonichoix, Boni-soir, Voisin, Marché Richelieu, L'intermarché, IGA Extra, Omni, Axep, Ultramar, Tradition, Le dépanneur 
  

This is the second recall of Listeria monocytogenes-contaminated prepared salads manufactured by Plaisirs Gastronomiques within the last week. On February 18th, eFoodAlert reported that the company was recalling egg salad and egg salad products distributed in Québec and Ontario.

If past experience is a guide to future performance, Canadian consumers can expect CFIA to announce – probably by the end of this month – a recall of "all prepared salads" manufactured by Plaisirs Gastronomiques.

Peanut Corporation of America Doesn't Get It

February 20, 2009

After contributing to the death of nine innocent victims -

After sickening at least 654 unsuspecting consumers, and sending approximately 150 of them to hospital -

After being on the receiving end of several lawsuits from outbreak victims -

After being dumped by its insurance company -

After being forced to face a Congressional SubCommittee -

After contributing to the bankruptcy of at least one of its customers -

After declaring the company insolvent and filing a bankruptcy petition -

Stewart Parnell and Peanut Corporation of America still don't get it.

Today, the Texas Department of State Health Services announced that – having received no response from the company to its recall order – the State was taking over the recall of products shipped from PCA's Plainview facility. 

Texas issued the recall order on February 12th after finding dead rodents, rodent excrement and bird featers in a crawl space above a production area during an in-depth inspection of the Plainview peanut plant.

A number of companies reacted to the state's February 12th recall order without waiting to hear from PCA. But others have not – expecting, no doubt, to be notified by PCA that they had been shipped peanut products that now are subject to recall. Now the wait is over.

Texas has begun to notify manufacturers, distributors and retailers believed to have received products from PCA in 2008 that a recall has been initiated. The DSHS is reviewing company records to find additional customer lists from prior years.

The state has notified Peanut Corporation of America of its decision, and has informed the company that it will be billed for the cost of the recall.

This action taken by Texas illustrates the benefit of mandatory recall authority. Had the state not been equipped with this authority, it would have been necessary to take court action in order to force the recall – causing still more delays, and needlessly exposing consumers in the United States and elsewhere to possibly hazardous food products.

French-Made Infant Formula Power Investigated by South Korea

February 20, 2009

South Korean food safety authorities are investigating the possibility that a batch of BABYNAT infant formula, a product of Vitagermine SAS, may be contaminated with Enterobacter sakazakii.

The pathogen, which can cause potentially fatal septicemia and/or meningitis in newborns and infants, reportedly was detected by the Korean National Veterinary Research and Quarantine Service in a 135-kilogram shipment of canned organic formula imported into the Republic of Korea. This same production batch also was imported into Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety was advised on February 17th by European Union authorities that the following batch of infant formula has been recalled by Vitagermine SAS as a result of the South Korean finding.

• Manufacturer: Vitagermine
  
• Product name: Babynat Organic Infant Milk (Lait en poudre pour bébé Babynat 1, 900g)
  
• Bar code: 3288131502014
  
• Lot number: 17381
  
• Expiry date: 13/10/2010
  

The Centre for Food Safety has advised consumers not to use this product, and has alerted retailers and distributors to stop selling the recalled item.

Vitagermine claims that its initial quality assurance testing of the infant formula did not detect Enterobacter sakazakii. The company has initiated additional testing on the batch in question concurrently with supplementary tests by the South Korean government.

Notwithstanding the Hong Kong recall announcement, Vitagermine advises its customers that, as of today, all additional tests have yielded results in conformance with European safety standards.

In an apparently unrelated incident, the Peoples Republic of China blocked the importation earlier this month of milk powder from Wei-Chuan, a Taiwan company in the latter part of 2008. The milk powder was found to be contaminated with Enterobacter sakazakii. According to a spokesman from the corporation, the entire production batch was destroyed before it reached consumers.

Enterobacter sakazakii has been responsible for several outbreaks of life-threatening meningitis in newborns and infants in North America and Europe. The infectious dose can be small. Therefore, even low levels of the pathogen in powdered formula may be enough to cause illness.

Consumers can minimize the risk of infections when using powdered infant formula by following these guidelines:

• Prepare formula in small batches
  
• Use boiled water or bottled water to reconstitute the formula powder
• Chill any unused formula promptly in the refrigerator, and keep it cold until needed.
  
• When carrying prepared formula away from home, use an insulated carrier with a cold pack to ensure that the formula stays cold.
  

BABYNAT infant formulas are available in numerous retail stores and supermarkets in France, and can be purchased over the Internet.

Allergy Alert: Sausage Rolls Recalled in UK

February 20, 2009

The UK Food Standards Agency is warning consumers that a single date code of Iceland Cocktail Sausage Rolls contains undeclared allergens and has been recalled by the manufacturer.

The recalled product is identified as follows:

• Iceland Cocktail Sausage Rolls x 50: Date code 03 FEB 2010
  

Iceland Foods Ltd. took this action after determining that certain packages labeled as Cocktail Sausage Rolls actually contained Cheese & Onion Rolls instead.

Individuals who are allergic to, or intolerant of, celery, wheat gluten, milk, mustard or sulphites may experience a severe reaction after ingesting the mislabeled product. Consumers are urged to return the recalled item to their nearest Iceland store for a full refund.

Allergy Alert: Undeclared Egg in Chicken Tourtière

February 20, 2009

The Québec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is warning consumers that the following product contains undeclared egg protein and has been recalled.

• Boucherie Au Pignon Vert brand Tourtière Pâté au Poulet (variable weight): All lots up to and including 19 février
  

The tourtière was sold at two locations only: 

1. Boucherie Au Pignon Vert, 290 rang de l'Église, St-Liguori, Québec
   
2. Kiosque Boucherie Au Pignon Vert, 439 rue Notre-Dame, Repentigny, Québec
   

Individuals who are allergic to egg protein may experience a severe reaction after ingesting this recalled product. Consumers should either discard the recalled tourtière or return it to the store for a refund.

Allergy Alert: Korean Crackers Recalled in Canada

February 20, 2009

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning consumers that the following Haitai brand Korean Crackers contain undeclared allergens and have been recalled by the importer, Pan Asia Food Co. Ltd. (Mississauga, ON).

• Haitai Korean Cracker (46 g): UPC #8801019 306495; Item #02549; Date 2009/09/08
  
• Haitai Korean Cracker Homerun Ball (146 g): UPC #8801019 306549; Item #07899; Date 2009/08/29
  

The recalled items were distributed in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick.

There has been one allergic reaction associated with consumption of these products, which contain undeclared egg, milk and peanut ingredients. Individuals who are allergic to any of these protein sources may suffer a severe allergic reaction after ingesting these crackers.

Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak: The Latest Victims

February 19, 2009

This afternoon, CDC released its latest tally of Salmonella Typhimurium victims. The agency now has recorded 654 confirmed cases in 44 states. Twenty-three percent of the victims were hospitalized, and nine patients died.

This outbreak is still very much alive. The most recent victim became ill on February 3rd.

The number of known victims of this outbreak far exceeds the tally of 425 confirmed illnesses in the 2007 ConAgra Peter Pan Peanut Butter outbreak. But it is still well short of the 1,438 people who were infected with Salmonella SaintPaul as a result of consuming contaminated peppers last year. Two people died as a result of being infected with Salmonella SaintPaul; there were no fatalities in the ConAgra outbreak.

In addition to the individual victims, this outbreak also has taken a financial toll on customers of Peanut Corporation of America. Forward Foods, a maker of high protein snacks and meal replacement bars, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this week, according to a Newsday report.

Perhaps the most tragic victim of this outbreak, however, is consumer confidence in the truthfulness of statements made by food industry executives. MarlerBlog found archived versions of the PCA web site on the Web Archive service. Stewart Parnell, the President of Peanut Corporation of America, made the following statement on the Company's web site:

"Safety and Quality do make a difference. We have a remarkable Food-Safety record, developed in an environment committed to continuous training and state-of-the-art Food Safety techniques. From the corporate office to the plant floors, our comprehensive Quality Control program assists us in preventing error, reducing waste, meeting requirements, measuring results and satisfying our customers."

The House of Representatives Energy and Commerce SubCommittee, which held a hearing on the Salmonella outbreak on February 19th, received the ultimate proof of Stewart Parnell's commitment to Safety and Quality. 

• J Leek Associates issued an analytical report dated June 23, 2008 addressed to Danny Kilgore of PCA. JLA reported a "Salmonella Positive" finding in a 375-gram sample of Lot #8168, "Granulated"
  
• Deibel Laboratories issued an analytical report dated June 23, 2008 addressed to Danny Kilgore of PCA. Deibel reported a "Salmonella Negative" finding in a 375-gram sample of Lot #8168, "Gran"
  
• Peanut Corporation of America issued a Certificate of Analysis for Lot #8168 dated June 23, 2008. PCA reported Lot #8168 as "Salmonella Negative in a 375-gram sample. The report was signed by Danny Kilgore, using a pre-printed signature.
  

Salmonella contamination in a solid food is highly variable in distribution. It is not unusual for the microbe to be found in "pockets of contamination" rather than to be uniformly spread throughout a production batch. It is a cardinal rule of microbiological quality assurance that a Salmonella-positive result – if the test has been conducted with proper attention to preventing contamination in the lab – cannot be annulled by a Salmonella-negative result obtained on the same batch.

Stewart Parnell was wise to "take the fifth" during his appearance before the House SubCommittee. At least he avoided a charge of perjury.

Allergy Alert: Broughton Foods Recalls Some Beverages

February 19, 2009

Broughton Foods (Marietta, OH) has issued a precautionary recall of certain expired juices and brewed ice tea that may contain undeclared milk protein.

The recall notice applies to the following products, distributed through retail stores in Southeastern Ohio, West Virginia (except the panhandle), Eastern Kentucky, and the Covington and Clifton Forge areas of Virginia.

• Broughton Orange Juice (pint): UPC #70880 02070; Date of January 14, 2009 or earlier (printed as MM DD YY)
  
• Broughton Citrus Punch (pint): UPC #70880 02130; Date of September 17, 2008 or earlier (printed as MM DD YY)
  
• Broughton Fruit Punch (pint): UPC #70880 02234; Date of September 16, 2008 or earlier (printed as MM DD YY)
  
• Broughton Brewed Iced Tea With Sugar Added (pint): UPC #70880 02063; Date of December 20, 2008 or earlier (printed as MM DD YY)
  

No illness have been reported in association with this recall. But individuals who are allergic to milk protein may suffer a severe allergic reaction soon after ingesting one of these products. Consumers are advised discard any recalled items or return them to the store for a refund.

Peanut Butter Products: US Recalls, K-L

Updated February 19, 2009

Peanut Corporation of America supplied peanut butter to as many as 85 direct customers. Following is Part VI (letters K-L) of the eFoodAlert list of US consumer product recalls of foods for human consumption.

Unless otherwise indicated below, recalled products were distributed through supermarket grocery chains, warehouse chains, independent grocery stores, convenience stores, and other retail outlets.

Kariba Farms, Inc.

Kariba Farms has recalled the following products, distributed between 4/25/2007 and 8/23/2007.

• Thai Peanut Nut Clusters Coating Mix (5 oz foil/plastic pkg): UPC #762851041525; Lot #A7115, A7120, A7123, A7141, A7152, A7159, A7184, A7198, and A7225
  

Kashi

Kashi has recalled the following Kashi granola bars and chewy cookies, sold in retail and club stores across the United States. These products are also included in some club assortments and variety packs.

• Kashi™ TLC™ Chewy Granola Bars in Trail Mix and Honey Almond Flax varieties (7.4 oz box): "Best if Used Before" date prior to September 19, 2009, followed by the letters CD (e.g., SEP 19 2009 CD); UPC codes 1862703000, 1862703001, 1862723959, and 1862731567
  
• Kashi™ TLC™ Chewy Granola Bars Peanut Butter (7.4 oz box): "Best if Used Before" date prior to August 8, 2009, followed by the letters CD (e.g., AUG 08 2009 CD); UPC code 1862703002
  
• Kashi™ TLC™ Chewy Cookies in Oatmeal Dark Chocolate, Happy Trail Mix and Oatmeal Raisin Flax varieties (8.5 oz box): "Best if Used Before" date prior to July 30, 2009; UPC codes 1862732467, 1862742593, 1862762001, 1862762002 and 1862762003
  

Kellogg Company

Kellogg has expanded its earlier recall to encompass the following Keebler®, Famous Amos® and Austin® items:

• Austin® Quality Foods Cheese Crackers with Peanut Butter - all sizes and lot codes
  
• Austin® Quality Foods Cheese & Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers – all sizes and lot codes
  
• Austin® Quality Foods Mega Stuffed Cheese Crackers with Peanut Butter – all sizes and lot codes
  
• Austin® Quality Foods PB & J Cracker Sandwiches – all sizes and lot codes
  
• Austin® Quality Foods Super Snack Pack Sandwich Crackers - all lot codes
  
• Austin® Quality Foods Chocolate Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers – all sizes and lot codes
  
• Austin® Quality Foods Toasty Crackers with Peanut Butter – all sizes and lot codes
  
• Austin® Quality Foods Reduced Fat Cheese & Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers – all lot codes
  
• Austin® Quality Foods Reduced Fat Toasty Crackers with Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers – all lot codes
  
• Austin® Quality Foods Cookie/Cracker Pack – all lot codes
  
• Austin® Quality Foods Variety Pack – all lot codes
  
• Keebler® Cheese & Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers – all sizes and lot codes
  
• Keebler® Toast & PB 'n J Flavored Sandwich Crackers – all sizes and lot codes
  
• Keebler® Toast & Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers – all sizes and lot codes
  
• Famous Amos® Peanut Butter Cookies (2- and 3-ounce) – all lot codes
  
• Keebler® Soft Batch Homestyle Peanut Butter Cookies (2.5-ounce) – all lot codes
  
• Keebler® Soft Batch Homestyle Chocolate Chunk Cookies and Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (2.5 ounce size only): UPC codes 3010032708 and 3010037899; "Best if Used Before" date prior to June 30 2009 (06 30 9)
• Special K Protein™ Meal Bar, Honey Almond variety only (6-count and 8-count packages): UPC codes 3800039778, 3800039935 and 3800039931; "Best if Used Before" date prior to February 1, 2010 (FEB 01 2010)

The recalled items were distributed nationally in grocery chains, drug stores, convenience stores, other retail stores and vending machines.

Jan 25, 2009: Kellogg also has announced the recall of all sizes of two sandwich cracker products manufactured by the company for ShopRite. The recalled items are:

• ShopRite Peanut Butter on Toasty Crackers
  
• ShopRite Peanut Butter and Cheese Cracker Snacks
  

Kemps LLC

Kemps has recalled the following range of ice cream novelty products, including all lot codes manufactured before January 30, 2009.

• Kemps Sundae Cone Vanilla (6pk): UPC #41483-02575
  
• Kemps Sundae Cone Choc & Van Combo (6pk): UPC #41483-02576
  
• Kemps Sundae Cone Caramel (6pk): UPC #41483-03059
  
• Old Fashioned Sundae Cone Vanilla (blk 24): UPC #41483-03439
  
• Market Pantry Sundae Cone Vanilla (6pk): UPC #85239-07614
  
• Our Family Round Top Vanilla Cone (6pk): UPC #70253-71205
  
• Piggly Wiggly Round Top Vanilla Cone (6pk): UPC #41290-11220
  
• Roundys Round Top Vanilla Cone (8pk): UPC #11150-58946
  
• Greens Vanilla Nutty Cone (6pk): UPC #71441-03239
  
• Hagan Vanilla Nutty Cone (6pk): UPC #37498-00702
  
• Greens Vanilla Nutty Cone (24pk): UPC #71441-74842
  
• Kemps Tin Roof Sundae (64oz): UPC #41483-00528
  
• Kemps Tin Roof Sundae (140oz Pail): UPC #41483-00377
  
• Kemps Tin Roof Sundae (5qt Pail): UPC #41483-00377
  
• Kemps Tin Roof Sundae (3 Gal): UPC #41483-01147
  
• Kemps Sneaker Doodle (56oz): UPC #41483-02829
  
• Kemps Chocolate Monster (64oz): UPC #41483-03087
  
• Kemps Chocolate Monster (3Gal): UPC #41483-02998
  

Kerry Ingredients & Flavours

Kerry has recalled the following lots of Item #3-3955.424 Medium Choco Fudge Peanuts – an ingredient used in the manufacture of ice cream – distributed to manufacturers and distributors located in Illinois, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin.

• Lot #0208741301; Exp 8/8/2008
  
• Lot #0322741301; Exp 9/22/2008
  
• Lot #0330741301; Exp 9/30/2008
  
• Lot #0424741301; Exp 10/24/2008
  
• Lot #0607741301; Exp 12/7/2008
  
• Lot #0626741301; Exp 12/26/2008
  
• Lot #0907741301; Exp 3/7/2009
  
• Lot #1113737801; Exp 5/13/2009
  
• Lot #0207873802; Exp 8/20/2009
  
• Lot #0513873801; Exp 11/13/2009
  
• Lot #0627873804; Exp 12/27/2009
  
• Lot #0905873802; Exp 3/5/2010
  
• Lot #1103873801; Exp 5/3/2010
  
• Lot #0106973802; Exp 6/6/2010
  

Kerry also has recalled the following Peanut Butter Cookie products, shipped to distributors based in California and Wisconsin.

• Jana's Peanut Butter Cookie (18 lb case; 12 clamshells of 24 x 1.0 oz cookies/case): Item #H60631.771; Lot Numbers 1120758303, 1210758403, 1212758403; Expiration dates 5/20/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/11/2008
  
• Jana's Peanut Butter Cookie (16.2 lb case; 12 clamshells of 24 x 0.9 oz cookies/case): Item #H60631.77A; Lot Numbers 0114858403, 0122858403; Expiration dates 7/14/2008, 7/22/2008
  
• Jana's Peanut Butter Cookie (9.98 lb case; 12 clamshells of 10 x 1.33 oz cookies/case): Item #H60693.977; Lot Number 0131858403; Expiration Date 7/31/2008
  

Kings Super Markets

Kings has recalled the following mixed nuts and snack mixes. Kings brand packaged products were sold in New York and New Jersey stores. Bulk items were sold by the pound from self-service bins in Kings New Jersey stores in the towns of Morristown, Verona, Bernardsville, Short Hills, West Caldwell, Berkeley Heights, and Whitehouse Station.

• Kings Naturally Mixed Nuts NS Deli Cup (9 oz): UPC #7386640055; purchased before February 1, 2009
  
• Kings Naturally Mixed Nuts Salted Deli Cup (9 oz): UPC #7386640054; purchased before February 1, 2009
  
• Kings Cranberry Mix Deli Cup (20 oz): UPC #71930390282; Label codes 3089, 0095
  
• Kings Oriental Mix Deli Cup (16 oz): UPC #71930390277; Label codes 3089, 0095
  
• Kings Far East Spicy Mix Deli Cup (6.5 oz): UPC #71930390525; Label codes 3082, 3484
  
• Kings Trail Mix Deli Cup (9.5 oz): UPC #71930390560; Label codes 3082, 0095
  
• Gourmet Mix: PLU 7253; from July 2008 - January 30, 2009
  
• Pack a Snack Mix: PLU 7256; from July 2008 - January 30, 2009
  
• Oriental Mix: PLU 7255; from July 2008 - January 30, 2009
  
• Pot of Gold: PLU 7257; from July 2008 - January 30, 2009
  
• Bridge Mix: PLU 7210; from July 2008 - January 30, 2009
  

Kmart

Kmart has recalled the following bakery products, sold in Super Kmart bakeries.

• Single Layer Peanut Butter Cake: UPC #21795000000
  
• Single Layer Carmel Apple Cake: UPC #21987100000
  
• Filled and Variety Donuts - Individual: UPC #21989800000
  
• Regular Donuts - Individual: UPC #21989600000
  
• Mix or Match Donuts - 12 count: UPC #21592100000
  

The recalled items were sold in Super Kmart stores in Aurora CO (Store #3043), Kingsport TN (Store #3147), Indianapolis IN (Store #3251, 4203, 4438), Cambridge OH (Store #3555), Madison Heights MI (Store #3575), Fremont OH (Store #3784), Tabb VA (Store #3785), Medina OH (Store #3786), Lorain OH (Store #3910), Taylor MI (Store #4059), Portage IN (Store #4108), Rome GA (Store #4719), Ashtabula OH (Store #4745), Concord NC (Store #4758), Mentor OH (Store #4910), Terre Haute IN (Store #4913), Queensbury NY (Store #4928), Moon Township PA (Store #4935), Uniontown PA (Store #4936), Chillicothe OH (Store #4937), Round Lake Beach IL (Store #4938), Warren OH (Store #4939), North Charleston SC (Store #4953), Raleigh NC (Store #4955), Morgantown WV (Store #4963), Hillsboro OH (Store #4964), Cleveland OH (Store #4966), Tinley Park IL (Store #4984), Virginia Beach VA (Store #4986), Carson CA (Store #4987), Norfolk VA (Store #4988), Southgate MI (Store #4995), Tucson AZ (Store #4996), Virginia Beach VA (Store #4997), Roseville MI (Store #4998), Johnson City TN (Store #7353), Homewood IL (Store #7416),

Bradley IL (Store #7525), Port Huron MI (Store #7634), Detroit MI (Store #9814), Henderson NV (Store #9819).

Koppers Chocolate

Koppers has recalled lots #07033 through #09033 of the following products.

• Dark Chocolate Peanuts
  
• Milk Chocolate Peanuts
  
• Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Peanuts (aka No Sugar Added Dark Chocolate Peanuts) 
  
• Sugar Free Milk Chocolate Peanuts (aka No Sugar Added Milk Chocolate Peanuts)
  
• Sugar Free Bridge Mix (aka No Sugar Added Bridge Mix)
  
• Sugar Free Nut Mix (No Sugar Added Chocolate Nut Mix)
  
• Milk and Dark Chocolate Nut Mix (aka Gourmet Milk & Dark Nut Assortment) 
  
• Gourmet Nut Mix
  
• Munch and Crunch
  
• Fruit and Nut Mix (aka Fruit Nut and Cordial Assortment)
  
• Pastel Fruit And Nut Mix 
  
• Fruit and Nut Mix (No Cordials)
  
• Candy Pebbles (Non Kosher Only)
  

Krispak, Inc.

Krispak has recalled the following GFS® and SPARTAN brand candies, distributed from January 2007 through January 31, 2009.

• GFS® Double-Dipped Chocolate Peanuts (net wt. 41 oz jars): GFS Reorder #252824; UPC 093901 252821; Distributed to GFS Food Service® delivery customers in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Tennessee, and sold through GFS Marketplace® stores in Florida, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio; Package lot codes P7001 through P9005
  
• SPARTAN Double-Dipped Chocolate Peanuts (net wt. 16 oz. tubs): Code 944-280; UPC 88201 00176; All lots with expiration date through 11-02-09; Sold through Spartan Stores and affiliated stores in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio
  
• SPARTAN Bridge Mix (net wt. 18 oz tubs): Item #944-322; UPC 88201 00178; All lots with expiration date through 11-02-09; Sold through Spartan Stores and affiliated stores in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio
  

The Kroger Company
Kroger has announced the recall of two package sizes of its Private Selection Peanut Butter Passion Ice Cream. The recalled items, which were sold in City Market, Fred Meyer, Fry's, King Soopers, QFC and Smith's stores, are described as follows:

• Private Selection Peanut Butter Passion Ice Cream, sold in 48-ounce containers with a "Sell by" date of 9-11-2009 (UPC 0001111054437).
  
• Private Selection Peanut Butter Passion Ice Cream, sold in 56-ounce containers with a "Sell by" date of 8-11-2009 (UPC 0001111052816).
  
• Private Selection Peanut Butter Passion Light Ice Cream, sold in 1.75 quart (56-ounce) with a Sell-by date of 8-13-09, followed by 49-70 (UPC 1111054016)

Kroger also has recalled nut toppings, peanut butter bakery cookies and select cakes sold in stores in the Kroger family of stores in 31 states where Kroger has operations. The following recalled toppings were sold in Kroger, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Food 4 Less, Fry's King Soopers, Smith's Dillons, QFC, City Market, Foods Co., Jay C, Scott's Owen's Baker's Gerbes, Hilander and Pay Less stores.

The recalled cookies include all packages of Kroger, Store-Brand and Private Selection store-baked and store-package cookies listed below. The recalled cakes include all sizes of whole, half and packaged slices of the Private Selection Cakes listed below.

• Kroger Nut Topping (2.25 oz containers): Sell by date of DEC-22-09 and before; UPC #0001111074500
  
• Ralphs Nut Topping (2.25 oz containers): Sell by date of DEC-9-09 and before; UPC #0001111071444
  
• Fred Meyer Nut Topping (2.25 oz containers): Sell by date of DEC-21-09 and before; UPC #0001111074507
  
• Peanut Butter Cookies: Regular, Jumbo, Decorated, Iced, Gourmet, Mini and Sandwich cookies
• Assorted and Variety Bakery Cookies: Regular and Jumbo
• Private Selection Peanut Chocolate Chunk Cookies
• Private Selection Gourmet Variety Cookie Trays
• Private Selection Chocolate Trio Single-Layer Iced Cakes
• Private Selection Chocolate Trio Double-Layer Iced Cakes

Labrada Nutrition

Labrada has recalled the following lot codes of Rockin' Roll Brand Nutty Flavor Bars (2.47 oz); UPC #10799 11559, distributed nationally.

• Lot #1208AE; Mfg date 1/07
  
• Lot #1708AE; Mfg date 2/07
  
• Lot #2108AE; Mfg date 3/07
  
• Lot #3008AE; Mfg date 5/07
  
• Lot #1808AE; Mfg date 7/07
  
• Lot #2808AE; Mfg date 8/07
  
• Lot #2508AE; Mfg date 9/07
  
• Lot #8004AE; Mfg date 1/08
  
• Lot #8093AE; Mfg date 4/08
  
• Lot #8098AE; Mfg date 4/08
  
• Lot #8129AE; Mfg date 5/08
  
• Lot #8280AE; Mfg date 10/08
  
• Lot #8267AE; Mfg date 9/08
  
• Lot #8324AE; Mfg date 11/08
  
• Lot #8356AE; Mfg date 12/08
  

Ladon W. Abercrombie

Ladon W. Abercrombie has recalled the following Honey Roasted and Fresh Roasted Peanuts, distributed to 7 retail establishments in Alabama between May 17, 2007 and June 4, 2008.

• Abercrombie USA Grown Fresh Roasted Peanuts (2 lb clear plastic bags)
  
• Abercrombie USA Grown Honey Roasted Peanuts (2 lb clear plastic bags)
  

Landies Candies

Landies has recalled several products, sold under the Landies brand and Wegmans store brand names.

The following products are included in the Landies recall notice:

• Landies Premium Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups (11 oz. bags): UPC 013065502167, lot # 345
  
• Wegmans Swiss Recipe Ultimate Peanut Butter Cups (8 oz. tubs): UPC 77890 12946, lot # 273
  
• Wegmans Swiss Recipe Medium Chocolate Holiday Platter (23 oz.): UPC 77890 15526, sold between 10-31-08 and 1-21-09
  
• Wegmans Swiss Recipe Large Chocolate Holiday Platter (51 oz.): UPC 77890 15529, sold between 10-31-08 and 1-21-09
  
• Wegmans Swiss Recipe Large Chocolate Holiday Platter with Sponge Candy (49 oz.): UPC 77890 15530, sold between 10-31-08 and 1-21-09
  
• Wegmans Swiss Recipe Ultimate Peanut Butter Cups (also available at Wegmans in bulk food bins and in random weight packages): Bin # 79966, sold between 10-31-08 and 1-21-09
  

The Landies Peanut Butter Cups were sold at Wilson Farm stores. Wegmans items were available in Wegmans retail grocery stores.

Landies has added the following products – within New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia from 1-01-07 through 1-30-09 – to its list of recalled items.

• Landies Organic Milk Chocolate Peanut Clusters (8 oz): UPC #01306550176
  
• Landies Organic Milk Chocolate Peanut Clusters (4 oz): UPC #01306550074
  
• Landies Organic Dark Chocolate Peanut Clusters (8 oz): UPC #01306550178
  
• Landies Organic Dark Chocolate Peanut Clusters (4 oz): UPC #01306550177
  
• Landies Organic Milk Chocolate Peanut Clusters: sold in bulk form
  
• Landies Organic Dark Chocolate Peanut Clusters: sold in bulk form
  

LesserEvil Brand Snack Co.

LesserEvil has recalled all lot codes of LesserEvil Peanut Butter And Choco Kettle Corn, packaged in a 3.65 oz bag in a box. The snack is sold through distributors to grocery and specialty stores across the United States. It also is included in some gift baskets and can be purchased over the Internet. LesserEvil also exports this product to Canada and Japan.

The recalled Kettle Corn can be identified in the United States and Japan by UPC #180999000356; the product exported to Canada is sold under UPC #180999000516.

Lovin Oven, LLC.

Lovin Oven has recalled Health Valley Organic Peanut Crunch Chewy Granola Bars.

The recalled product, which was shipped to distributors and retailers nationwide, is described as follows:

• Health Valley Organic Peanut Crunch Chewy Granola Bars, 6.1 oz box: UPC # 0-35742 15483-4: Lot codes 13JUN09, 14JUN09, 28JUL09
  

Lunds and Byerly's

Lunds and Byerly's has recalled the following snack nut products. No lot code, date code or UPC identification numbers were included in the recall notice.

• California Supreme Trail Mix (14 oz): Sold in produce department
  
• Master Zen Party Mix (10.5 oz): Sold in produce department
  
• Honey Roasted Peanuts (12 oz): Sold in produce department
  
• Roasted Peanuts with No Salt Added (12 oz): Sold in produce department
  
• Wasabi Party Mix (9 oz): Sold in produce department
  
• Sweet Cajun Mix (10 oz): Sold in produce department
  
• Honey Roasted Peanuts (2.5 oz): Sold in grocery department
  
• Wasabi Party Mix (1.5 oz): Sold in grocery department
  
• Cranberry Honey Nut Mix (bulk): Sold in bulk department
  

Allergy Alert: Chocolate Mudcake Mix Recalled

Updated February 19, 2009

Original article posted February 18, 2009

Naturally Good Products Pty Ltd. has recalled Naturally Good, Deliciously Free - Moist Chocolate Mudcake Mix due to the presence of undeclared traces of peanuts.

The recalled cake mix is packaged in a 450g cardboard box, and is labeled with a Best Before date in April 2010 or July 2010. The product is sold nationally across Australia in all Safeway & Woolworths Stores and in selected Coles Supermarkets, and in health stores and selected supermarkets throughout New Zealand.

Individuals who are allergic to peanuts may experience a severe allergic reaction soon after consuming this product.

Consumers are advised to return the recalled product to the retailer for a full refund.