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Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Recall Roundup: June 30, 2010

Here is today's list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals and allergy alerts. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.

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United States
  • Food Safety Recall (Update): USDA posts updated retail distribution list for Marie Callender's Cheesy Chicken and Rice frozen dinners that were recalled after having been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella Chester gastroenteritis.
  • Consumer Product Safety Recall: SmileMakers Inc. (Spartanburg, SC) recalls
  • Children’s Happy Charm Bracelets and Football Rings (imported from China by Toy Network, of Indianola, Iowa and Fun Express Oriental Trading Company, of Omaha, Neb) because the metal in the jewelry contains high levels of cadmium.
  • FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Basic Food Flavors, Inc. (North Las Vegas, NV) that a February-March 2010 inspection of the company's food processing facility revealed that hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) processed by your facility is adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(1) and (a)(4) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. and also revealed also revealed serious violations of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulation for foods.


Canada
  • Food Safety Recall: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency updates its earlier Health Hazard Alert to advise consumers that Salmonella-contaminated Green Cardamom Pods (imported from Guatemala) were sold at additional stores in Halifax, NS and Kitchener, ON.


Europe
  • Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Wiik & Co.. A / S recalls Suntree brand seedless prunes (Lot Number L69727 and L69966) due to yeast contamination.
  • Food Safety Recall (Finland): Till Publishing Company recalls the Finnish translation of the "1000 Best Salads" cookbook, because a translation error resulted in a poisonous mushroom having been specified as an ingredient in one of the recipes.
  • Food Safety Alert (Denmark): The Danish Food Safety Agency warns the public that meat products sold from the property located at Bakkedraget 19, 4534 Hørve was obtained from animals that were illegally slaughtered. In consequence, the meat products represent a health hazard, as they may contain pathogenic bacteria.
  • Food Safety Notification Update (EU #2010.0746): Altered organoleptic characteristics (blue colour develops after opening package) of mozzarella produced by Milchwerk Jager Gmbh & Co of Germany; distributed in Belarus, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Romania, the Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia and Sweden.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2010.0857): Foreign body (hard lumps) in Super Valu and Centra Jelly brand jelly sweets from the United Kingdom; distributed in the Republic of Ireland.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2010.0859): Mould growth in Coop brand tomato puree from Turkey, via Switzerland; distributed in Denmark.
  • Animal Feed Safety Notification (EU #2010.0860): Salmonella group C1 (non-motile) in soy bean meal from Germany; distributed in Austria.
  • Animal Feed Safety Notification (EU #2010.0861): Salmonella Senftenberg in soya bean meal from Brazil, via the Netherlands; distributed in Sweden.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2010.0862): Listeria monocytogenes in shrimps in brine from Denmark; distributed in Switzerland.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2010.0863): Salmonella Mbandaka in cow milk camembert from France; distributed in France, Germany, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2010.0864): Salmonella in meat preparation on spit in foil from Germany; distributed in Germany and Poland.



Some supermarket chains post recall notices on their web sites for the convenience of customers. To see whether a recalled food was carried by your favorite supermarket, follow the live link to the supermarket's recall web site.


*The Kroger umbrella encompasses numerous supermarket, marketplace and convenience store chains, listed on the Kroger corporate home page.



Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Where's The HVP? Check This List Of Recalled Food Brands

Original Post, March 8, 2010; Last Update: April 28, 2010

Following is a list of foods – sorted by brand name – that have been recalled since February 26, 2010 because they contain hydrolyzed vegetable protein that may be contaminated with Salmonella Tennessee.

These products were distributed in the USA, Canada, Hong Kong and Singapore*. Please follow the live links for details of product and production lot identification.

*Singapore's Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority reports that none of the recalled hydrolyzed vegetable protein paste or powder was imported into Singapore.


Albertsons

Amira
The following items were manufactured and distributed in Canada.
  • Cajun Mix
  • Peanut BBQ
  • BBQ Sunflower Seeds

Austinuts
  • Austinuts Honey Mustard Pretzels, manufactured by National Pretzel Company of Lancaster, PA and only distributed at Austinuts building sales in Dallas, TX in 16 oz. clear zipper bags.

Barcel
  • Barcel Tostachos (3.17 oz.), manufactured by Barcel (Irving, TX) and distributed in the USA.

Buehler's
  • Buehler's Market Bread Dressing, sold in Buehler's stores.

Casa Solana
  • Shredded Beef Mini Taquitos, manufactured by Windsor Foods and distributed to US retailers and foodservice establishments

Castella
  • Castella Chicken Soup Base is distributed across the USA in 25 lbs. buckets to food service customers and in 1 lb. plastic jars in retail stores.

Cetyl M for Dogs

  • Cetyl M Joint Action Formula for Dogs, manufactured by Response Products and sold nationwide in the USA through direct sales, retail stores, veterinarians and online retailers.

Compliments
  • Onion Soup Mix - Value, manufactured and sold in Canada.

Concord Foods

Coop IGA

Culinary Circle™
The following items, manufactured by Orval Kent Foods Company, were distributed across the USA.
  • Pesto Ranch Dip, 10 oz.
  • Cucumber Dill Dip, 10 oz.
  • Spinach Dip, 10 oz.

CVS

Dean's® Dip
Ventura Foods LLC recalls seven Dean's® Dip varieties, which were distributed across the USA. The recalled items include:
  • Creamy Taco Dip, 8 oz.
  • Green Onion Dip, 16 oz.
  • Ranch Dip, 16 oz.
  • French Onion Dip, 8 oz. and 16 oz.
  • French Onion w/Bacon Dip, 8 oz. and 16 oz.
  • Zesty Guacamole Dip, 12 oz. and 18 oz.
  • Guacamole Dip, 12 oz. and 18 oz.

De La Casa
  • Spinach Dip, 32 oz., manufactured by Fresh Food Concepts and sold in refrigerated sections across the USA.

Delicioso
  • Spinach Dip, 12 oz., manufactured by Fresh Food Concepts and sold in refrigerated sections across the USA.

Dr. Bernstein Health & Diet Clinics
  • Chicken Noodle Soup Mix (175g; Code D0013), manufactured in Canada for, and available through, Dr. Bernstein Health & Diet Clinics.

Durkee®
The following items were manufactured by ACH Food Companies, Inc. and sold to retailers and distributors across the USA.
  • Durkee® Homestyle Spaghetti Sauce Thick and Rich Mix, 1.63 oz.
  • Durkee® Grill Creations® Italian Herb Seasoning, 1.12 oz.

El Pasado
The following items were manufactured by Windsor Foods and distributed to retailers and foodservice establishments across the USA
  • Beef Taquitos
  • Shredded Beef Mini Taquitos
  • Grilled Chicken Quesadillas – grilled white meat chicken, cheese & salsa folded in a flour tortilla

El Peto Products
The following items were manufactured and distributed in Canada.
  • Vegetable Soup Mix (Gluten-free), 280g
  • Onion Soup Mix (Gluten-free), 300g

Family's Best
  • Smokey Bacon Potato Chips, manufactured and sold in Canada.

Flav-R-Pac
  • Imperial Stir Fry, Item #16914, sold in Costco Canada warehouse stores.

Follow Your Heart
The following products were manufactured by Earth Island. Follow Your Heart deli products are sold in grocery and health food stores and served in commissaries in Southern California; Follow Your Heart dressings are sold in grocery and health food stores across the USA.
  • BBQ Braised Tofu – 10 oz and 8 lb
  • Cheezy Garlic Pasta – 8 oz and 7 lb
  • Curried Tofu – 10 oz
  • Curried Tofu with Rice – 7 lb
  • Heartsmart Burger – 7 oz
  • Kung Pao Tofu – 10 oz
  • Kung Pao Tofu with Rice – 7 lb
  • Savory Tofu Saute – 10 oz, and 7 lb
  • Smoked "Chicken" Pasta – 8 oz and 7 lb
  • Sweet & Sour Tofu – 10 oz and 7 lb
  • Thai Peanut Tofu – 10 oz
  • Thai Peanut Tofu Wrap – 12 oz
  • Thai Peanut Braised Tofu – 8 lb
  • Texas Tofu – 10 oz
  • Veggie Burrito with Cheese – 12 oz
  • Low Fat Veggie Burrito – 12 oz
  • Beef Al Jus – 224 oz
  • Organic Creamy Ranch Dressing – 12 oz, 32 oz and 128 oz

Fontaine Santé
The following items were manufactured and distributed in Canada, including at Costco warehouse stores (Costco Item #143434)
  • Spinach Dip
  • Spinach Dip Original
  • Spinach Dip Lite

Food Lion

French's®
  • French's® Homestyle Spaghetti Sauce Mix, 1.63 oz, manufactured by ACH Food Companies, Inc. and sold to retailers and distributors in the USA

Fresh Food Concepts
The following items were manufactured by Fresh Food Concepts and sold in refrigerated sections across the USA.
  • Garden Fresh Spinach Dip, 16 oz.
  • Spinach Dip with Real Yogurt, 12 oz.

Garden Harvest
  • Special Blend Seasoning, manufactured by Olde Westport Spice and sold online at www.oldwestportspice.com, at food and craft shows in Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas and Colorado and at limited specialty gift shops located in Kansas and Missouri, between November 1, 2009 and February 28, 2010

Giant Eagle
  • Steak Taquitos, manufactured by Windsor Foods and sold in Giant Eagle supermarkets.
  • Onion Gravy Mix, sold in Giant Eagle supermarkets.

Grandma Emily's Granola
  • BBQ Lounge mix (various package sizes), manufactured and sold in Canada.

Great Nut Supply
The following items were manufactured by GNS Foods and sold in the USA
  • Honey Mustard Pretzels, 12 oz. bags
  • Bar Mix, 1 lb. bags

Great Value

Hauser
  • Hauser Vegetable Broth (4 oz. and 8 oz.) manufactured by Modern Products, Inc. and sold in supermarkets and other retail stores across the USA.

Hawaiian®
The following products were manufactured by Tim's Cascade Snacks and distributed across the USA and Canada through retail stores, distributors, direct delivery and internet sales.
  • Kettle Style Potato Chips - Sweet Maui Onion, various package sizes; also sold in Hong Kong
  • Sweet Maui Onion Rings, various package sizes

Healthwise
  • Cream of Mushroom Soup, Lot #22267, manufactured by Nutritional Resources, Inc., and sold in physicians offices across the USA and over the Internet.

HERB-OX®
The following HERB-OX products were manufactured by Creative Contract Packaging Corp. No distribution information has been provided by the manufacturer.
  • Beef Bouillon, 1.13oz (32g), 8 packets; Code Date Mar 2012/V02220
  • Chicken Bouillon, 1.13oz (32g), 8 packets; Code Date Mar 2012/V01280
  • Chicken Bouillon, 7.05oz (200g), 50 packets; Code Dates V01290, V02040, V02080
  • Vegetable Bouillon, 7.05oz (200g), 50 packets; Code Date V02020
  • Beef Bouillon, 7.05oz (200g), 50 packets; Code Date V01190
  • Beef Bouillon, 4.0oz (113g) jar; Code Date Feb 2013/V01210
  • Chicken Bouillon, 4.0oz (113g) jar; Code Dates Feb 2013/V01200, Feb 2013/V01250, Mar 2013/V02030

Herr's
  • Herr’s Cracked Pepper and Sea Salt Flavored’ Kettle Style Potato Chips (1.875 oz. and 8 oz.), manufactured by Herr Foods Inc. and distributed through retailers, distributors and internet sales across the USA.

HK Anderson
  • HK Anderson Honey Mustard Pretzel Bites (3.5 oz., 9 oz., 18 oz.), manufactured by National Pretzel Co. and sold in retail stores across the USA and Canada.

Homemade Gourmet
  • Tortilla Soup Mix, 1.96 oz packets, manufactured by Homemade Gourmet and distributed across the USA through mail order delivery and independent consultant sales.

Hurst

Inovacure
The following products were manufactured in Canada and may have been distributed nationally.
  • Inovacure Chicken Flavour Soup Mix (154g; UPC 6 21498 55040 4; Code E0197)
  • Inovacure Chicken Noodle Flavour Soup Mix (175g; UPC 6 21498 55110 4; Code E0199)
  • Inovacure 14 Days Kit (1.6 Kg; Code E0197)

Jardi
The following items were manufactured and sold in Canada.
  • BBQ Peanuts
  • Jumbo BBQ Peanuts

Jeppi
  • South of the Border Mix, 16 oz., manufactured by Jeppi Nut Company and sold in Wegmans supermarket in Hunt Valley, MD.

Jewel

Johnny's
  • Johnny's French Dip Powdered Au Jus, 6 oz bottles and 1.1 oz foil packets, manufactured by Johnny's Fine Foods and sold in retail stores across the USA.

José Olé
The following items were manufactured by Windsor Foods and distributed to retailers and foodservice establishments across the USA.
  • Taquitos Shredded Steak Rolled in Corn Tortillas, various package sizes
  • Beef Taquitos

Kroger
The following items, recalled by The Kroger Company, were sold in Kroger, Dillons, Fry's, King Soopers, City Market, Smith's, Food 4 Less, Jay C, Scott's, Owen's, Baker's, Gerbes, Hilander and Pay Less stores.
  • Kroger Onion Soup & Dip Mix, 2 oz. packages
  • Kroger Beefy Onion Soup & Dip Mix, 2.2 oz. packages
The following items, recalled by The Kroger Company, 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 in 31 states.
  • Kroger California Seasoning Blend Garlic Powder sold in 2.5-ounce jars with code dates of DEC0312PS2 and DEC0412PS2
  • Kroger Special Seasoning Blend Lemon Pepper sold in 2.25-ounce jars with code dates of NOV0512PS2, DEC0312PS2 and DEC2812PS2

La Cocina
  • Cheese-flavoured tortilla chips (400g), manufactured and distributed in Canada.

Lay's
  • Smokey Bacon flavour Potato Chips, manufactured and distributed in Canada.

Les Soeurs En Vrac
  • Smoked Almonds, 185g, manufactured and sold in Canada.


Louisiana Fish Fry

Maison des Noix Coconut

Marchand
  • BBQ Peanuts, manufactured and sold in Canada.

Marché Bamyam

McCormick
The following products were manufactured by McCormick & Company.
  • French Onion Dip Mix, 0.53 oz packages, sold in retail stores across the USA and exported to Singapore.
  • Vegetable Dip Mix, 1.25 oz packages, sold in retail stores across the USA
  • Onion Gravy Dip Mix, 0.87 oz. packages, sold in retail stores across the USA and exported
  • Corn Bread Stuffing, 42 oz containers, sold in retail stores in Alabama, Georgia, Florida and Pennsylvania

Midas Foods International / American Saucery
Midas Foods International recalls the following products, supplied to food service establishments in Florida and Tennessee.
  • Instant Beef Soup dry mix – Code: AS493060"; Mfg. Date: MAR 10, 2010-0
  • Instant Beef Stroganoff sauce mix – Code: AS605010"; Mfg. Date: JAN 21, 2010-01

Mini Gourmet
The following items were manufactured and sold in Canada.
  • BBQ Peanuts
  • Smoked Almonds

Minor's

Mom's Pantry
  • All Dressed Popcorn Seasoning, manufactured and distributed in Canada.

Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen
  • Mrs. Gerry's Old Fashioned Spinach Dip, 12 oz. and 5 lb. plastic containers, sold to retailers and distributors in Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

National Pretzel Co.
The following items were manufactured by National Pretzel Co. and distributed throughout the USA
  • Bulk Honey Mustard Onion Pretzel Pieces
  • Bulk Honey Mustard Onion Pretzel Bites
  • Bulk Whole Grain Honey Mustard Nuggets

No Name
The following items were manufactured and sold in Canada.
  • Onion Recipe and Soup Mix
  • Cream of Leek Soup Mix

Oak Lake Farms

Old Home Foods

Péché Gourmet
The following items were manufactured and sold in Canada.
  • BBQ Peanuts
  • Smoked Almonds

Posada
  • Taquitos Corn Shredded Beef, manufactured by Windsor Foods and distributed in the USA.

President's Choice
  • President's Choice Honey Mustard Onion Pretzel Bite, 300g, manufactured by National Pretzel Co. in the USA and distributed across Canada.

Pringle's®
The following Pringle's varieties, manufactured by The Procter & Gamble Company, were distributed across the USA.
  • Pringles Restaurant Cravers Cheeseburger, Super Stack Canister, 181 grams
  • Pringles Family Faves Taco Night, Super Stack Canister, 181 grams

Produce Valley
  • Produce Valley Toasted Onion Dip Mix (0.42 oz/12 grams), manufactured by Produce Valley, Inc. and distributed to supermarkets in the southwestern United States.

Proti Diet
The following products were manufactured in Canada and may have been distributed nationally.
  • Proti Diet Chicken High Protein Soup Mix (154g; UPC 6 21498 35040 0; Code B0103)
  • Proti Diet Chicken Noodle High Protein Soup Mix (175g; UPC 6 21498 35110 0; Code B0105)

ProtiLife Diet
  • ProtiLife Diet Chicken Noodle Soup Mix (195g; UPC 6 21498 67150 5; Code P0005), manufactured and distributed in Canada.

Publix
The following seasoning mixes were sold in Publix supermarket locations in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee.
  • Publix Mushroom Gravy Mix, 0.75oz.
  • Publix Meatloaf Seasoning, 1oz.
  • Publix Beef Flavored Stew Mix, 1.45oz.
  • Publix Au Jus Gravy Mix, 1oz.

Quaker

Reser's
The following items were manufactured by Reser's Fine Foods Inc. and sold to retailers and distributors across the USA.
  • Ranch House Dressing, 8 lb. carton
  • Creamy Ranch Dip, 8 oz. plastic cup
  • Clam Dip, 8 oz. plastic cup
  • French Onion Dip, 8 oz. plastic cup
  • Cheese and Bacon Dip, 8 oz. plastic cup
  • Creamy Ranch Dip, 8 lb. carton
  • Creamy Ranch Dip, 4 oz. plastic cup
  • Redskin Potato, 5 lb. plastic tub
  • Ranch Dip, 8 lb. carton

Rojo's
  • Garden Fresh Spinach Dip, 14 oz., manufactured by Fresh Food Concepts and sold in refrigerated sections across the USA.

Rouses Louisiana's Best
  • Bar Mix, 12 oz. plastic jar, manufactured by GNS Foods and sold in the USA

Roy Fruits et Legumes

Sabatini's Gourmet Foods
The following items were manufactured and distributed in Canada.
  • Spinach Dip, 250g and 500g
  • Vegetable Dip, 250g and 500g

Safeway
  • Safeway Honey Mustard Onion Nugget, 10 oz., manufactured by National Pretzel Co. and sold in Safeway stores in the USA.
  • The Deli Counter brand Red Potato Salad with Dill, 16 oz. plastic container, manufactured by Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. and sold at the deli self-serve refrigeration area in Safeway, Vons, Pavilions and Carr supermarkets in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington State.
  • Red Potato Salad with Dill (aka Red Potato W/ Dill Salad) Bulk, manufactured by Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. and sold by the pound at the full service deli department in Safeway, Vons, Pavilions and Carr supermarkets in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington State.

Selection
  • Roasted BBQ Peanuts (400g and 700g), manufactured and sold in Canada.

Spec's Wines & Fine Foods
The following items were manufactured by GNS Foods and sold in the USA.
  • Honey Mustard Pretzels, 10 oz. plastic jar
  • Bar Mix, 26 oz. plastic jar
  • Honey Cheddar Mix, 10 oz. plastic jar

Spike
The following items were manufactured by Modern Products, Inc., and sold in supermarkets and other retail stores in the USA. Spike Gourmet Seasoning and Spike All Purpose Seasoning also were distributed in Canada.

  • Spike Original Magic!, 3 oz.
  • Spike Seasoning, 7 oz., 14 oz., and 5 lb. bulk
  • Spike Vegit Magic!, 2 oz.
  • Spike Vege-Sal Magic!, 4 oz.
  • Spike Hot ‘n Spicy Magic!, 2.5 oz.
  • Spike Tenderizer Magic!, 3-3/4 oz.
  • Spike Onion Magic!, 2-1/2 oz.

Spreadables
The following items were manufactured by Emmi-Roth Käse USA and sold nationally by Emmi-Roth Käse USA sales people and distributors.
  • Crab Creole Cheese Spread, 7 oz. and 2 lb. tubs
  • Shrimp Scampi Cheese Spread, 7 oz. and 2 lb. tubs

Sunflower Markets

Sushi Shop
  • Kamikaze Mix, 50g and 140g, manufactured and distributed in Canada.

Tastefully Simple

T. Marzetti
The following products were manufactured by T. Marzetti Company and distributed as indicated for each individual product.
  • Southwest Ranch Veggie Dip, 15.5 oz., sold across the USA
  • Fat Free Southwest Ranch Veggie Dip, 13 oz., sold across the USA
  • Spinach Veggie Dip, 15 oz., sold across the USA
  • Spinach Veggie Dip, Epinards, Trempette A Legumes, 340 gram, sold in Laredo (TX) and distributed across Canada by Priority Brands.
  • Southwest Ranch Veggie Dip, Ranch style sud-ouest americain Trempette A Legumes, 340 gram, sold in Laredo (TX) and distributed across Canada by Priority Brands.

Tom's
  • Tom's Barbecue Potato Chips (code dates May 14 2010, May 21 2010, May 28 2010, Jun 4 2010, Jun 11, 2010, Jun 18 2010, Jun 25 2010, Jul 2 2010, Jul 9 2010, and Jul 16 2010) manufactured by Lance, Inc. and sold in retail stores in more than 30 states across the USA.

Tornados
  • Tornados Ranchero Beef & Cheese, 8.5 oz. boxes; manufactured by Ruiz Foods, Inc. and distributed to retail and foodservice establishments across the USA.

Trader Joe's
  • Trader Joe's Organic Creamy Ranch Dressing and Dip, 12 oz., Use By date JUN 13 10, manufactured by Earth Island and sold in Trader Joe's stores in Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico and Las Vegas (NV).

Vege-Sal
  • Vege-Sal Seasoning (10 oz. and 20 oz.), manufactured by Modern Products, Inc. and sold in supermarkets and other retail stores across the USA and in Canada.

Vegit
  • Vegit Seasoning (4 oz. and 8 oz.), manufactured by Modern Products, Inc. and sold in supermarkets and other retail stores across the USA and in Canada.


Walmart

Watkins
  • Crab Snack & Dip Seasoning, manufactured by Watkins Incorporated and distributed only through Watkins network of independent contractors, associates and through mail orders.

Weber®
  • Weber® Italian Herb Seasoning, 1.12 oz., manufactured by ACH Food Companies, Inc. and sold to retailers and distributors across the USA


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Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Recall Roundup: March 31, 2010

Here is today's list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals and allergy alerts. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.

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United States
  • Food Safety Recall: Binell Bros. Cutlery recalls ground black pepper packaged in clear, plastic bags weighing between ¼ lb and 10 lbs, and sold on-site between December 11, 2009 and February 2, 2010, because the pepper may be contaminated with Salmonella.
  • Food Safety Recall: Lance, Inc. recalls Tom's Barbecue Potato Chips with expiration dates through July 16, 2010, because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The chips were sold in retail stores nationwide in 1-ounce, 2.25-ounce and 8.5-ounce flexible packages.
  • OTC Pharmaceutical Product Recall: McNeil-PPC, Inc. recalls Zyrtec® Itchy Eye Drops & Visine® All Day Eye Itch Relief – 0.17 fl oz because some samples tested as part of the manufacturer’s stability program did not meet product specifications.
  • OTC Pharmaceutical Product Recall: Apotex, Inc. recalls some production lots of Claritin Eye-Allergy Eye Itch Relief-5 ml because during routine testing the product was observed to a have a low pH on this forumla/package combination.
  • OTC Pharmaceutical Product Recall: Top Care recalls Top Care Eye Itch Relief Drops, 5 mL because the pH level is lower than specified.
  • Dietary Supplement Safety Recall: Natural Wellness, Inc. recalls MasXtreme, Lot# 911035, because the product contains undeclared amounts of Aildenafil, as well as the drug Phentolamine, and can cause severe side effects.
  • FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Simplydelicious LLC (dba Bobo's Oat Cakes, Boulder, CO) that a November/December 2009 inspection found serious deviations from the applicable regulations that caused the Company's ingredients and finished food products to be adulterated. The inspector documented evidence of rodent infestation and general equipment maintenance issues, among other deviations from FDA's Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements.
  • FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns 1008 Grinstead Mill Road Dairy (Cave City, KY) that an investigation of the dairy's operations revealed several violations of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act and Regulation.


Canada
  • Food Safety Recall: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency warns consumers that certain Spike, Vegit and Vege-Sal seasonings (manufactured in the USA and imported into Canada) may be contaminated with Salmonella and have been recalled by the manufacturer and importer. The affected seasoning products were sold across Canada.


Europe



Some supermarket chains post recall notices on their web sites for the convenience of customers. To see whether a recalled food was carried by your favorite supermarket, follow the live link to the supermarket's recall web site.


*The Kroger umbrella encompasses numerous supermarket, marketplace and convenience store chains, listed on the Kroger corporate home page.



Saturday, March 27, 2010

Recall Roundup: March 27, 2010

Here is today's list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals and allergy alerts. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.

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United States
  • Food Safety Alert: FDA advises consumers that raw oysters from Louisiana that are linked to 11 cases of Norovirus gastroenteritis in Mississippi were distributed across the United States. Louisiana has issued a recall notice and has closed the affected harvesting beds.
  • Food Safety Recall: Modern Products, Inc. recalls Spike and Vegit brands of seasonings and Hauser Vegetable Broth, because the products contain hydrolyzed vegetable protein that was recalled by Basic Food Flavors due to possible Salmonella contamination. The products were distributed to supermarkets and other retailers across the USA.
  • Food Recall: Food City advises its customers that the manufacturer has recalled Food Club and ValuTime Taco Shells and Food Club Taco Dinner. No reason is given for the recall.
  • Food Recall: Buehler's advises its customers that Smith Dairy has recalled lot code 04/02/10 of Buehler's Skim Milk (gallon size) and Smith's Skim Milk (1/2 gallon) due to a quality issue.
  • Food Recall: Buehler's advises its customers that Enjoy Life Foods has recalled Enjoy Life Cocoa Loco Snack Bar 5 oz. (Best by10/26/10) because of a shelf-life issue.


Europe



Some supermarket chains post recall notices on their web sites for the convenience of customers. To see whether a recalled food was carried by your favorite supermarket, follow the live link to the supermarket's recall web site.


*The Kroger umbrella encompasses numerous supermarket, marketplace and convenience store chains, listed on the Kroger corporate home page.