Peanut Butter Products: US Recalls, U-Z

Updated March 6, 2009

Peanut Corporation of America supplied peanut butter to as many as 85 direct customers. Following is Part XI (letters U-Z) 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.

Umpqua Dairy Products Co.

Umpqua has expanded an earlier recall of Tin Roof Sundae ice cream – distributed to retail stores in Oregon, Washington and Northern California – to include the following lot codes.

• Tin Roof Sundae Ice Cream (1.75 Qt): UPC #71203-08773; All codes prior to and including 010610
  
• Premium Lite Tin Roof Sundae Ice Cream (1.75 Qt): UPC #71203-08968; All codes prior to and including 010610
  
• Tin Roof Sundae Ice Cream (Pint): UPC #712030-08044; All Julian date codes prior to and including 08346
  

Uncle Eddies Vegan Cookies

Uncle Eddies has recalled certain lot codes of Uncle Eddies Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate-Chip Cookies. The cookies were sold at health food stores and grocery stores nationwide in 12-ounce bags (UPC 40559 03302) and 3.75-ounce individually wrapped packages (UPC 40559 03305).

The company has recalled date codes 221408 through 21509, inclusive. The first digit in the code – '2' – indicates peanut butter; the remaining part of the code is a Julian date. For example, 221408 represents a peanut butter product manufactured on the 214th day of 2008. Thus, the recall encompasses products manufactured on August 2, 2008 through January 15, 2009, inclusive.

Unilever United States, Inc.

Unilever USA has recalled the following Breyers Tin Roof Sundae Ice Cream Products with Peanuts (a discontinued item), sold to retail establishments across the United States until August 2008. No other Unilever USA products are affected.

• Breyers Tin Roof Sundae - Vanilla Ice Cream with Fudge Swirl & Chocolate Covered Peanuts (1.75 Qt / 1.66 L): UPC #77567 26462
  
• Breyers Tin Roof Sundae - Vanilla Light Ice Cream with Fudge Swirl & Chocolatey Coated Peanuts (1.75 Qt / 1.66 L): UPC #77567 26462
  

United States Army

The US Army has removed Unitized Group Rations-A from warehouses in Europe. The Rations provide complete meals for 50 people.

US Nutrition, Inc.

US Nutrition has recalled the following products – bearing an expiration date of January 1, 2010 and earlier – sold nationwide through distributors, retailers, and directly to consumers over the internet.

• Met-Rx Protein Plus Chocolate Roasted Peanut with Caramel Bars (3 oz/85g): Product #1651; UPC #86560-01651
  
• Met-Rx Protein Plus Chocolate Roasted Peanut with Caramel Bars (12 x 3 oz/85g): Product #45829; UPC #86560-01652
  
• Met-Rx Protein Plus Chocolate Roasted Peanut with Caramel Bars (1.76 oz/50g): Product #15125; UPC #86560-15125
  
• Met-Rx Protein Plus Chocolate Roasted Peanut with Caramel Bars (12 x 1.76 oz/50g): Product #15126; UPC #86560-15126
  

Valley Services, Inc.

Valley Services has recalled Traditions™ emergency shelf stable meal kits, sold to the Defense Supply Center from September 11, 2008 to September 26, 2008. The kits contain packets of peanut butter that have been recalled by Boca Grande Foods, Inc.

The recalled meal kits were packaged in 7" x 4 1/2" x 2 3/4" snack boxes. The affected lot codes dates are 9/9/2008 through 9/22/2008. Affected product codes include 511, 512, 513, 515, 516, 517, 518, and 524. The meals are not marked with UPC numbers.

 

Velvet Ice Cream

Velvet has recalled Velvet Round Top Vanilla Cones, sold individually and in 4-packs in grocery and convenience stores. The ice cream cones, which were manufactured for Velvet by Fieldbrook Foods (Dunkirk, NY) and Ice Cream Specialties (Lafayette, IN), are sprinkled with crushed peanuts.

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.

Vitamin Cottage has recalled its packed, fresh-ground peanut butter after learning from the state of Colorado that three victims of the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak reported having consumed the Vitamin Cottage peanut butter. Vitamin Cottage fresh-ground peanut butter was made using peanuts supplied by the Peanut Corporation of America's Plainview, TX  facility. The Vitamin Cottage peanut butter may not be the source of the outbreak strain in these three cases, but the company has decided to recall the product as a precautionary measure.

Walgreens

Walgreens has recalled four Walgreens brand chocolate candies and four varieties of Café W brand trail mix. The company has instructed all Walgreens stores to stop stocking the following products:

• Walgreens Bridge Mix (3.5 oz., 4 oz., 14 oz., 15 oz.)
  
• Walgreens Chocolate Covered Peanuts (3.5 oz., 4 oz., 13.5 oz., 15 oz.)
  
• Walgreens Caramel Nut Clusters (3.5 oz., 4 oz., 13.5 oz., 15 oz.)
  
• Walgreens Chocolate Peanut Clusters (3.5 oz., 4 oz.)
  
• Walgreens Café W Marathon Mix (7 oz.): UPC 4902241012; all Best By dates prior to 1/31/2010
• Walgreens Café W Super Energy Mix (5 oz.): UPC 4902239747; all Best By dates prior to 8/15/2009
• Walgreens Café W Super Energy Mix (7 oz.): UPC 4902241011; all Best By dates prior to 1/31/2010
• Walgreens Café W Cranberry Crunch (7 oz.): UPC 4902241013; all Best By dates prior to 1/31/2010

Weaver Popcorn Company

Weaver has recalled the following product:

• Trail's End® Caramel Corn with Peanuts (9.5 oz): Code dates "102861 109 JAN 19 08" through "102861 297 JUL 23 09"
  

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

Wegmans has recalled all codes of the following three bakery products:

• Peanut Covered Donuts (sold individually)
  
• Peanut Butter Cookies (sold by the pound in Wegmans stores with full-service Cookie Shop)
  
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Tarts (sold in Wegmans stores with full-service Patisserie)
  

The recalled products were sold in Wegmans stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia and Maryland.

Weis Markets

Weis has announced a recall of two private label sandwich crackers (manufactured for Weis by Kellogg) and several ice cream products, two of which were discontinued in August and September 2008.

• Weis Quality (WQ) Cheese Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers (11-ounce): UPC #41497-56442
  
• Weis Quality Toasted Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers (11-ounce): UPC #41497-56443
  
• Weis Quality Premium Ice Cream Nutty Cone Sundae (56-ounce): UPC #041497-01238
  
• Weis Quality Light Ice Cream Nutty Cone Sundae (56-ounce): UPC #041497-01386
  
• Weis Quality Monkey Business Premium Ice Cream (56-ounce): UPC #041497-01223)
  
• Weis Quality Light Ice Cream Tin Roof Sundae (56-ounce): UPC #041497-01385; Discontinued and out of stock since end of September
  
• Weis Quality Premium Ice Cream Peanut Perfection (56-ounce): UPC #041497-01236; Discontinued and out of stock since end of August)
  
• Weis Quality Round Top Sundae Cones (4-ct): UPC #041497-01157; manufactured by Fieldbrook Foods
  
• Carnival Sundae Cones (6-ct): UPC #041497-01105; manufactured by Fieldbrook Foods
  
• Food City Premium Tin Roof Sundae Ice Cream (56-ounce): UPC #87848-10231
  

The Weis and Carnival brand products were sold in Weis Markets retail stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and West Virginia. The Food City brand ice cream was sold in Food City stores in Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee.

Wells Dairy, Inc.

Wells has recalled the following two ice cream products, sold in retail stores and at foodservice levels:

• Blue Bunny® No Sugar Added Reduced Fat Bunny Tracks® ice cream (1.75 qt plastic containers): All "Best used by" codes dated prior to January 29, 2010
  
• Blue Bunny Personals® Bunny Tracks ice cream (8 fl. oz.): Lot number 80024 D19114, "Best Used By" date 09/11/09; Lot number 80030, "Best Used By" date 11/17/2009
  

The recalled ice cream products were shipped to Virginia, Iowa, Ohio, Nebraska, Washington, Tennessee, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Oregon. No other Wells Dairy products are affected.

On February 23rd, Wells expanded its earlier recall to include all lot numbers of the following products, with "Best Used By" dates prior to 2/4/2010, which were distributed nationwide.

• Blue Bunny Hot Fudge Sundae original packaged ice cream square paperboard package (1.75 quarts): UPC 70640 05056
  
• Blue Bunny Caramel Lovers Champ Cone (2 Dozen): UPC 70640 40075
  
• Blue Bunny Vanilla Champ Cone (2 Dozen): UPC 70640 40072
  
• Blue Bunny Big Dipper Vanilla Cone (2 Dozen): UPC 70640 40110
  
• Blue Bunny Champ Variety Pack (2 Dozen): Vanilla, UPC 70640 40072; Hot Fudge UPC 70640 40073; Caramel Lovers UPC 70640 40075
  
• Blue Bunny Vanilla Nutty Sundae Cone (2 Dozen): UPC 70640 63007
  
• Blue Bunny Classic Vanilla Sundae Cone (8-Pack): UPC 70640 63023
  
• Blue Bunny Caramel Lovers Champ Cone (6-Pack): UPC 70640 40080
  
• Blue Bunny Vanilla Champ Cone (6-Pack): UPC 70640 40074
  
• Blue Bunny Champ Cone Variety Pack (6-Pack): UPC 70640 40076
  
• Blue Bunny Sweet Freedom Vanilla Sundae Cone (6-Pack): UPC 70640 63021
  
• Blue Bunny Light Cone Variety Pack (6-Pack): UPC 70640 30112
  
• Sysco Cool N' Classy Sundae Cone (2 Dozen): UPC 74865 46248
  
• Great Value Nutty Caramel Cone (6-Pack): UPC 05388 18855
  
• Great Value Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Sundae Cone (8-Pack): UPC 78742 14223
  
• Fastco Vanilla Sundae Cone (6-Pack): UPC 21333 99237
  
• Hy-Vee Sundae Cone (6-Pack): UPC 75450 06150
  
• Hy-Vee Variety Pack Cone (6-Pack): UPC 75450 06151
  
• Shurfresh Sundae Cone (6-Pack): UPC 11161 45053
  
• Country Rich Vanilla Cone (6-Pack): UPC 70640 30086
  

Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks Inc.

Werner Gourmet has recalled several peanut products and trail mixes, sold in retail stores in Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Arizona, Montana, Colorado, New Mexico, Florida, Arkansas, Nevada, Missouri, Texas, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, Minnesota and Alabama.

The following recalled items were packaged in clear film, in a variety of net weights from 3 to 9 ounces.

• Peanuts Con Chile Y Limon: UPC #7 09972 80086 0; Best By dates Mar 20, 2008 to Dec. 7, 2009; Lot #7152 through 7334
  
• Cranberry Mix: UPC #7 09972 80008 2; Best By dates Mar 20, 2008 to Sep. 10, 2009; Lot #7152 through 7334
  
• Cranberry Mix: UPC #7 09972 80049 5; Best By dates Mar 20, 2008 to Sep. 10, 2009; Lot #7152 through 7334
  
• Gourmet Mix: UPC #7 09972 80004 4; Best By dates Mar 20, 2008 to Sep. 14, 2009; Lot #7152 through 7334
  
• Hot & Spicy Peanuts: UPC #7 09972 80011 2; Best By dates Mar 20, 2008 to Sep. 14, 2009; Lot #7152 through 7334
  
• Hot & Sweet Sportsman’s Mix: UPC #7 09972 80006 8; Best By dates Mar 20, 2008 to Sep. 14, 2009; Lot #7152 through 7334
  
• Mixed Nuts: UPC #7 09972 80009 9; Best By dates Mar 20, 2008 to Sep. 22, 2009; Lot #7152 through 7334
  
• Mixed Nuts: UPC #7 09972 80051 8; Best By dates Mar 20, 2008 to Sep. 22, 2009; Lot #7152 through 7334
  
• Peanuts Roasted Salted: UPC #7 09972 80012 9; Best By dates Mar 20, 2008 to Sep. 22, 2009; Lot #7152 through 7334
  
• Peanuts Roasted Salted: UPC #7 09972 80052 5; Best By dates Mar 20, 2008 to Sep. 22, 2009; Lot #7152 through 7334
  
• Hot & Spicy Ranchers Mix: UPC #7 09972 80005 1; Best By dates Mar 20, 2008 to Sep. 14, 2009; Lot #7152 through 7334
  
• Hot & Spicy Ranchers Mix: UPC #7 09972 80080 8; Best By dates Mar 20, 2008 to Sep. 14, 2009; Lot #7152 through 7334
  
• Sportsman’s Mix: UPC #7 09972 80001 3; Best By dates Mar 20, 2008 to Sep. 23, 2009; Lot #7152 through 7334
  
• Sportsman’s Mix: UPC #7 09972 80071 6; Best By dates Mar 20, 2008 to Sep. 23, 2009; Lot #7152 through 7334
  
• Tropical Mix: UPC #7 09972 80002 0; Best By dates May 20, 2008 to Sep. 10, 2009; Lot #7152 through 7334
  
• Tropical Mix: UPC #7 09972 80048 8; Best By dates Mar 20, 2008 to Sep. 10, 2009; Lot #7152 through 7334
  
• Yogurt Mix: UPC #7 09972 80003 7; Best By dates Mar 20, 2008 to Sep. 29, 2009; Lot #7152 through 7334
  
• Honey Roasted Peanuts: UPC #7 09972 80025 9; Best By dates Jan. 1, 2008 to Sep. 29, 2009; Lot #7152 through 7334
  
• Honey Roasted Peanuts: UPC #7 09972 80057 0; Best By dates Jan. 1, 2008 to Sep. 29, 2009; Lot #7152 through 7334
  
• Boston Baked Beans: UPC #7 09972 80026 6; Best By dates Mar 20, 2008 to Feb 9, 2010; Lot #7152 through 7334

Western Trade Group, Inc.

Western Trade Group has recalled Roasted Feed Grade Peanuts, distributed to certain animal/livestock feed and wild bird feed packers in Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri and North Dakota between January 1, 2008 and April 30, 2008.

The peanuts were supplied in bulk 2,000-pound totes labeled Aggieville USA, Mountain Grove, MO (codes WT-60802 and WT-14484) and in 50-pound poly lined paper bags labeled Western Trade Group, Inc., P.O. Box 1060, Carlsborg, WA.

Whole Foods Market

The company has announced a recall of Whole Foods brand Carob Energee Nuggets, which were distributed in Whole Foods Markets in the states of California, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada. All production lots of Whole Foods Carob Energee Nuggets (9-ounce clear plastic package; UPC #999482-000274) have been recalled.

On February 4th, Whole Foods Market recalled the following additional bulk and pre-packed peanut products, available in Whole Foods Market stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington (DC), Wisconsin and Toronto (Canada). Items identified with (*) were used in self-serve nut grinders.

• Bulk Honey Roasted Peanuts (sold by the pound from self-service bulk bins): UPC #222422
  
• Blanched Raw Peanuts* (sold by the pound from self-service bulk bins): UPC #222424 
  
• Dry-roasted Salted Peanuts (sold by the pound from self-service bulk bins): UPC #222425 
  
• Dry-roasted Unsalted Peanuts (sold by the pound from self-service bulk bins): UPC #222426 
  
• Oil Roasted Salted Skinless Peanuts (sold by the pound from self-service bulk bins): UPC #222430 
  
• Salted Redskin peanuts (sold by the pound from self-service bulk bins): UPC #222432 
  
• Raw Spanish Peanuts (sold by the pound from self-service bulk bins): UPC #222436 
  
• Honey Roasted Peanut Butter Stock* (sold by the pound from self-service bulk bins): UPC #8782 
  
• Unsalted Peanut Butter Stock* (sold by the pound from self-service bulk bins): UPC #9138 
  
• Organic Peanut Butter Stock* (sold by the pound from self-service bulk bins): UPC #9141 
  
• Pre-packed Honey Roasted Peanuts: UPC #72305520422 
  
• Pre-packed Blanched Raw Peanuts: UPC #72305520424 
  
• Pre-packed Dry Roasted Salted Peanuts: UPC #72305520425 
  
• Pre-packed dry Roasted Unsalted Peanuts: UPC #72305520426 
  
• Pre-packed Oil Roasted salted Skinless Peanuts: UPC #72305520430 
  
• Pre-packed Oil Roasted Salted Redskin Spanish Peanuts: UPC #723055 20432 
  
• Pre-packed Raw Spanish Peanuts: UPC #72305520436 
  
• Pre-packed Honey Roasted Peanuts (8 oz): UPC #72305521422 
  
• Pre-packed Blanched Raw Peanuts (8 oz): UPC #72305521424 
  
• Pre-packed Dry Roasted Unsalted Peanuts (8 oz): UPC #72305521426 
  
• Pre-packed Oil Roasted Salted Skinless Peanuts (8 oz): UPC 72305521430 
  
• Pre-packed Salted redskin Peanuts (8 oz): UPC 72305521432 
  
• Pre-packed Raw Spanish Peanuts (8 oz): UPC 72305521436 
  

The following bulk products, sold in Whole Foods Markets stores in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma, also have been recalled.

• Bulk Carob Energee Nuggets (sold by the pound from self-service bulk bins)
  
• Bulk Chunks of Energy – three flavors (sold by the pound from self-service bulk bins)
  
• Bulk Fresh Grind Honey Roasted Peanut Butter (sold by the pound from self-service grinders)
  
• Bulk Honey Roasted Peanuts (sold by the pound from self-service bulk bins)
  

On February 13th, Whole Foods recalled all code dates of the following bulk and self-serve items, sold prior to February 1, 2009 in Whole Foods Market stores in Southern California, Las Vegas, Arizona and Hawaii.

• Self-serve Grinder Peanut Butter: PLU #7121; sold through consumer-operated peanut grinder
  
• Self-serve Grinder Honey Roasted Peanut Butter: PLU #8579; sold through consumer-operated peanut grinder
  
• Self-serve Grinder Chocolate Peanut Butter: PLU #8946; sold through consumer-operated peanut grinder
  
• Bulk Fresh Peanut Butter (pre-packaged): PLU #7121
  
• Bulk Fresh Honey Roasted Peanut Butter (pre-packaged): PLU #8579
  
• Bulk Fresh Chocolate Peanut Butter (pre-packaged): PLU #8946
  

On March 1, 2009, Whole Foods recalled the following items, sold in the bulk foods sections of Whole Foods Market stores throughout Washington and Oregon from January 1, 2007 to February 13, 2009. The recall includes self-grind peanut butter made from any of the following recalled peanuts.

• Glory Bee Foods Conventional Dry Roasted (no salt) Peanut Splits: Bulk Bin 6330
  
• Glory Bee Foods Honey Roasted Peanut Splits: Bulk Bin 8855
  
• Peanut Butter made from Glory Bee Foods Honey Roasted Peanut Splits: Bulk Bin 8855
  
• Glory Bee Foods Organic Dry Roasted (no salt) Peanut Splits: Bulk Bin 6360
  
• Glory Bee Foods Whole Honey Peanuts: Bulk Bin 8313
  
• Glory Bee Foods Mt. Hood Trail Mix (12/8 oz bags): UPC #3004285040
  
• Glory Bee Foods Mt. Hood Trail Mix: Bulk Bin 8825
  
• Glory Bee Foods Aunt Patty's Cascade Trail Mix: Bulk Bin 5671
  

 

WinCo Foods

WinCo has recalled the following bulk food candy items, sold in the bulk section of WinCo Foods retail stores in Washington, Idaho, Nevada, California and Oregon from January 2007 to January 31, 2009.

• Chocolate peanuts (Double Dipped Chocolate Peanuts): WinCo Foods bin #2077 and  #72077
  
• N/S added drk choc pnut (No Sugar added Dark Chocolate Peanuts): WinCo Foods bin #1540 and #71540
  
• NSA bridge mix (No Sugar added Chocolate Bridge Mix): WinCo Foods bin #3326 and #73326
  
• N/S added choc peanuts (No Sugar added Chocolate Peanuts): WinCo Foods bin #1549
  
• Choc organic peanuts (Organic Milk Chocolate Peanuts): WinCo Foods bin #1477 and #71477
  
• NSA pnut clst (No Sugar added Chocolate Peanut Cluster): WinCo Foods bin #3313 and # 73313
  
• Yogurt Peanuts: WinCo Foods bin #1506
  
• Yogurt Peanut Clusters: WinCo Foods bin #1502
  

WinCo added the following trail mix to its list of recalled items. The trail mix was sold in the bulk section of WinCo/Waremart Foods retail stores in Washington, Idaho, Nevada, California and Oregon from January 2008 to February 3, 2009.

• Organic Cascade Mix (Organic Cascade Trail Mix): WinCo Foods bin #1407
  

February 26th: WinCo expanded its earlier recall notices to include the following products, sold in the bulk section of WinCo/Waremart Foods retail stores in Washington, Idaho, Nevada, California and Oregon from March 1, 2005 to January 28, 2009.

• Unsalted, Roasted Peanuts (peanuts roasted and unsalted): WinCo Foods bin #2019 and #72019
  
• Roasted Salt (peanuts roasted and salted): WinCo Foods bin #2022 and #72022
  
• Spanish Peanuts (Spanish peanuts roasted and salted): WinCo Foods bin #2024 and #72024
  
• Raw Spanish Peanuts: WinCo Foods bin #2025 and #72025
  
• Dry Roasted Peanuts: WinCo Foods bin #2205 and #72205
  
• Peanut Butter (Peanut butter fresh ground): WinCo Foods bin #2039
  

Wine.com

Wine.com has recalled the following gift baskets supplied by Torn Ranch of Novato, CA.

• Sonoma's Bountiful Vineyard: Item #75653; Torn Ranch Deluxe Mixed Nuts (5 oz tine with gold lid and purple label)
  
• Executive Selection: Item #83369; Torn Ranch Deluxe Mixed Nuts (5 oz tin with gold lid and purple label)
  
• Elegant Extravaganza: Item  #75675; Torn Ranch Honey Roasted Peanuts (5 oz tin with gold lid and brown label)
  
• Simply Indulgent: Item #75681; Torn Ranch Honey Roasted Peanuts (5 oz tin with gold lid and brown label)
  
• California Collection: Item #78052; Torn Ranch Honey Roasted Peanuts (5 oz tin with gold lid and brown label)
  
• BV Century Cellars Duet: Item #80902; Torn Ranch Honey Roasted Peanuts (5 oz tin with gold lid and brown label)
  

Wonder Ice Cream Company

Wonder has recalled the following ice cream cups, supplied to distributors in California, Texas, Florida, Nevada, Michigan, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Tennessee for sale as single serving cups in retail freezer display cases and from vending trucks.

• Candy Blast Ice Cream Cups (10 oz): UPC #2391116101; Manufacturing code ending in 07 or 08
  

Zachary Confections, Inc.

Zachary Confections has recalled some lots of Market Pantry Chocolate Covered Peanuts, sold in Target and SuperTarget stores nationwide, as well as a range of other peanut confectionery products, sold in retail stores across the United States.

• Market Pantry brand Chocolate Covered Peanuts (9 oz): UPC 85239 02349; Lot codes E8209D and E8202C; sold in Target and SuperTarget stores.
  
• Zachary Double Dipped Peanuts (Bulk – 30 Lb.): SKU/UPC #05-748/ 10075186057480; Lot codes E8102C and E8210C
  
• Zachary Chocolate Double Dipped Peanuts (30 Lb.): SKU/UPC #05-648/ 10075186056483; Lot code F8204D
  
• Zachary Double Dipped Peanuts (Bagged– 12/ 8 oz.): SKU/UPC #05-801/ 0-7518605801-5; Lot codes N9251D and O9251D
  
• Meijer Double Dipped Peanuts (Bagged – 48/ 5 oz.): SKU/UPC #04-845/ 0-4125004845-9; Lot codes E8202B and E8209B
  
• Zachary Double Dipped Peanuts (Acetate Tub – 12/ 16 oz.): SKU/UPC #09-301/ 7-6523209301-4: Lot codes M9151B and E8110F
  
• Zachary Chocolate Peanuts (Boxed – 12/ 4.8 oz.): SKU/UPC #31-341/ 0-7518616341-2 Lot codes P8104B, P8204B, P8102F, P8203D, P8205C, P8202D, P8206C, P8206B and P8207E
  
• Zachary Chocolate Bridge Mix (Bulk – 30 Lb.): SKU/UPC #05-403/ 10075186054038; Lot codes T8207D, T8107E, T8107D, T8207C, T8207F, T8107F, T8203C, T8207E, T8103C, U9150D, U9150E and U9250D
  
• Zachary Chocolate Bridge Mix (Acetate Tub – 12/ 16 oz.): SKU/UPC #09-303/ 7-6523209303-8; Lot code M9150E
  
• Zachary Chocolate Bridge Mix (Bagged - 12/ 8 oz.): SKU/UPC #05-803/ 0-7518605803-9; Lot code O9151D
  
• Zachary Chocolate Bridge Mix (Bagged – 12/ 5 oz.): SKU/UPC #05-503/ 0-7518605503-8; Lot code O8206C and O8204D
  
• Meijer Caramel Nut Clusters (Bagged – 48/ 5 oz.): SKU/UPC #05-311/ 0-4125005311-8; Lot codes E8202F and F8101C
  
• Zachary Chocolate Peanut Clusters (Bulk – 23 Lb.): SKU/UPC #05-749/ 10075186057497; Lot codes E8204D, C8107C, C8207C and E8104D
  
• Zachary Fine Assorted Boxed Chocolates (6/ 40 oz.): SKU/UPC #05-942/ 0-7518605942-5; Lot codes H8106C, H8107F, H8107D, H8107C and H8107E
  
• Zachary Chocolate Party Trays (12/ 32 oz.): SKU/UPC #05-461/ 0-7518605461-1; Lot code L8106E

Zaloom Marketing Corp.

ZMC has recalled the following Sunset Orchard brand snacks, bearing a production date of 02/05/2009 or earlier. The recalled snack products were distributed in retail stores nationwide.

• $.99 Salted Peanuts: UPC #085737-70006-5
  
• $.99 Hot & Spicy Peanuts: UPC #085737-70070-1
  
• $1.99 Trail Mix: UPC #085737-70050-8
  
• $.99 Trail Mix: UPC #085737-70038-6
  
• $1.49 Salted Peanuts: UPC #085737-14906-2
  
• $1.99 Raisin Nut & Seed Mix: UPC #085737-70052-2
  
• $.99 Hot Cajun Mix: UPC #085737-70031-7
  
• 2/$1 Salted Peanuts: UPC #085737-21001-4
  
• $1.99 Hot Cajun Mix: UPC #085737-70053-9
  
• $.99 Mixed Nuts: UPC #085737-70012-6
  
• 2/$1 Hot & Spicy Peanuts: UPC #085737-21003-8
  
• $1.99 Fruit & Nut Mix: UPC #085737-70054-6
  

Peanut Butter Products: US Recalls, Q-R

Updated March 5, 2009

Peanut Corporation of America supplied peanut butter to as many as 85 direct customers. Following is Part IX (letters Q-R) 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.

Rain Creek Baking Corporation

Rain Creek has recalled Sinbad, Michael's and Rain Creek Baking brands of dessert products. Recalled items will show an expiration or best before date of 11/01/07 through 12/31/07, 01/01/08 through 12/31/08 or 01/01/09 through 07/22/09. All lot numbers between 07180 sequentially through 09022 are affected.

The following products – sold in grocery, warehouse and other retail stores across the United States – are included in the recall. This list consolidates recall notices issued January 22 and January 30.

• SinbadSweets.com 12pc Peanut Butter Princess: UPC 0 38105 10304 3
  
• Sinbad® Special Baklava Assortment: UPC 0 38105 10933 0
  
• Sinbad® Sweets Peanut Butter Baskets, uncupped: UPC 0 38105 10939 7
• Sinbad® Sweets Baklava Assortment: UPC 0 38105 10944 1
• 19 pc Bakery and Sweets: UPC 0 38105 10985 4
  
• Sinbad® Special European Baklava Assortment (#10980): UPC 0 77589 37240 8
• Sinbad® Sweets Enrobed Peanut Butter Princesses: UPC 0 38105 10996 0
  
• Sinbad® Sweets Peanut Butter Baskets, cupped: UPC 038105 11939 6
• Sinbad® Sweets Peanut Butter Baskets (#11949): UPC 0 77589 33213 3
• Sinbad® Sweets Enrobed Peanut Butter Baskets: UPC 0 77589 37133 0
  
• Rain Creek Baking Company® Peanut Butter Princesses: UPC 0 38105 20013 1
  
• Rain Creek Baking Company® Peanut Butter Turtles: UPC 0 38105 20026 1
  
• Rain Creek Baking Company® Peanut Butter Turtle Shells: UPC 0 38105 20031 5
  
• Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets: UPC 0 38105 20101 5
  
• Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets: UPC 0 38105 20102 2
  
• Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets: UPC 0 38105 20103 9
  
• Sinbad® Galleta estilo Baklava: UPC 0 38105 20106 0
  
• Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets: UPC 0 38105 20117 6
  
• Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets: UPC 0 38105 20120 6
  
• Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets: UPC 0 38105 20124 2
  
• Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets: UPC 0 38105 20127 5
  
• Sinbad® Sweets Peanut Butter Princess Baklava: UPC 0 38105 20128 2
  
• Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets: UPC 0 38105 20129 9
  
• Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets: UPC 0 38105 20130 5
  
• Sinbad® Galletas estilo Baklava: UPC 0 38105 20180 0
  
• Rain Creek Baking Company® Baklava Assortment: UPC 0 38105 20211 1
  
• Rain Creek Baking Company® Baklava Assortment: UPC 0 38105 20213 5
  
• Rain Creek Baking Company® Baklava Assortment: UPC 038105 20207 4
• Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets: UPC 0 38105 21335 3
  
• Sinbad® Sweets European Baklava Assortment: UPC 0 38105 21339 1
  
• Sinbad® Sweets Baklava & Sweets: UPC 0 38105 21375 9
  
• Sinbad® Sweets Baklava & Sweets: UPC 0 38105 21382 7
  
• Sinbad® Sweets Caffe Sweets: UPC 0 38105 22143 3
  
• Sinbad® Sweets Baklava & Sweets: UPC 0 38105 22204 0
• Sinbad® Sweets Caffe Sweets Peanut Butter Tartlets: UPC 0 38105 22257 7
• Rain Creek Baking Corporation® Baklava Assortment: UPC 0 38105 22280 5
  
• Michael's Baklava Assortment: UPC 0 38105 22297 3
  
• Rain Creek Baking Corporation® Hand Crafted Baklava: UPC 0 38105 22306 2
  

Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products, Inc.

Ralcorp has recalled its Food Lion Bake Shop brand PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES. The recalled products will have a lot code of 9200 or less and are sold in "... 12 count clear plastic clamshell containers in the in-store bakery sections of Food Lion grocery stores."

These cookies, which were also labeled with the "Bloom" store brand, were sold in Food Lion and Bloom grocery stores.

Separately, Ralcorp also announced the recall of:

• Lofthouse® brand Peanut Butter Cookies, in 12-count clear plastic clamshell containers
  
• Lofthouse® brand Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies, in 9- or 12-count clear plastic clamshell containers
  
• Lofthouse® brand Peanut Butter Fudge No-Bake Cookies, in 9- or 12-count clear plastic clamshell containers
  
• Parco Foods' Chuck's Chunky® food service brand Peanut Butter Cookies, in 5-pound boxes
  
• Pastries Plus Gourmet Cookies, in 21-count clear plastic containers.
  

All recalled products bear a lot code of 9200 or less. The Lofthouse products were sold in the in-store bakery sections of grocery stores; Parco is distributed to food service customers, and Pastries Plus is sold through select club stores.

Distribution outlets for Lofthouse include:

• Food City: Lofthouse Peanut Butter Wire Cut Cookies (15 oz)
• Kroger: Lofthouse No-Bake Peanut Butter Fudge, 13.5 OZ (9ct. Clam Shell), Lofthouse No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies, 13.5 OZ (9ct. Clam Shell), Lofthouse Peanut Butter Cookies, 15 OZ (12ct. Clam Shell), Lofthouse No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies, 18OZ (12 ct. Clam Shell), Lofthouse Peanut Butter Fudge No-Bake 18OZ (12ct. Clam Shell) - Affected in Kroger stores located in Michigan, Greater Louisville (including Indiana), Lexington, and Nashville, TN, North Carolina, Virginia, Eastern WV, Eastern Kentucky, Texas and Louisiana, Central Ohio and N. West Virginia panhandle, South Carolina, Alabama and Knoxville, Tennessee, Indiana (except SE IN, -Evansville-), Illinois, Eastern Missouri,Greater Cincinnati, including Northern Kentucky and South Eastern Indiana, Greater Memphis, TN, Arkansas, Mississippi; and Dillons Stores, Jay C Foods, KingSoopers, and Ralphs.
  
• Wal-Mart Stores and Sam's Club
  

Ralcorp also has recalled several varieties of peanut butter cookies sold under the Wal-Mart brand, including Peanut Butter Cookies, Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies and Peanut Butter Fudge No-Bake Cookies. The cookies, which bear a lot code of 9200 or less, are sold in the in-store bakery sections of Wal-Mart stores in all states except: Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.

The products included in this recall notice are:

• Wal-Mart Bakery Peanut Butter Cookie, 12 Count Clear Plastic Container (UPC 70897161809)
  
• Wal-Mart Bakery Harvest Peanut Butter Fudge No-Bake, 9 Count Clear Plastic Container (UPC 70897190990)
  
• Wal-Mart Bakery Peanut Butter Fudge No-Bake, 9 Count Clear Plastic Container (UPC 70897190954)
  
• Wal-Mart Bakery Peanut Butter Fudge No-Bake, 12 Count Clear Plastic Container (UPC 70897161843)
  

Ramsey Popcorn Co.

Ramsey has recalled the following Chocolatey Peanut Clusters, sold through fundraising groups in Maryland, Mississippi and Texas and shipped in December 2008.

• Chocolatey Peanut Clusters (12 oz plastic pouch with white paper label): Best By May 24, 2009; Sold in Camp Masters Gourmet Popcorn 88 oz. Treasure Tin, UPC #7520100820
  

Ready Pac Foods, Inc.

Ready Pac has announced a recall of the following items after receiving notification from a supplier that the peanut butter they contain may be contaminated with Salmonella Typhimurium.

• Ready Pac Cool Cuts Celery with Peanut Butter, 12/6.75 oz: By Dates of 12/27/08 to 2/2/09 (UPC: 077745-22415-2)
  
• Trader Joe's Celery with Peanut Butter, 12/6.75 oz: By Dates of 12/27/08 to 2/2/09 (UPC: 0048-5401)
  
• Trader Joe's Celery with Peanut Butter, 30/6.75 oz: By Dates of 12/27/08 to 2/2/09 (UPC: 0048-5401)
  
• Eating Right Apples with Peanut Butter, 12/6.75 oz: By Dates of 12/27/08 to 2/2/09 (UPC: 0-79893-70175-2)
  
• Eating Right Celery with Peanut Butter, 12/6.75 oz: By Dates of 12/27/08 to 2/2/09 (UPC: 0-79893-70172-1)
  

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

Reser's has recalled the following product, distributed to retailers and foodservice distributors in Oregon, Washington, Illinois, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, California and South Dakota in the United States, and in Alberta and British Columbia in Canada.

• Thai Noodle Salad (pkg of 2 x 5 lb tubs): UPC #71117 14225; Use By dates of 3/1/09 and 3/8/09
  

Rich Ice Cream Company

Rich Ice Cream has recalled the following Rich's Nutty Sundae Cone ice cream, distributed in Alabama, California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Bahamas and Barbados.

• Rich's Nutty Sundae Cone (bulk packages of 24 cones): UPC #75455-42000 printed on individual packages; Sold to consumers in individual 3 fl. oz. cone-shaped package
  

Rich Ice Cream also has recalled all lots of the following product, distributed in Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Barbados and the Bahamas.

• Rich's Candy Bar Avalanche (bulk packages of 12): UPC # 75455-34100 printed on individual packages; Sold to consumers in individual 10 fl. oz. ice cream cups
  

Rich Products Corporation

Rich Products has recalled all lot codes of the following ice cream products, sold to foodservice distributors nationwide.

• Peanut Butter Blast Pie, Item #01279: UPC #02491620052
  
• Red Robin 10" DD Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake, Item #62902: UPC #10049800629; served in Red Robin restaurants nationwide
  

Rio Pluma LLC

Rio Pluma, a division of Stapleton Spence Packing Company, has recalled lot codes 07001 through 09056 of the following products, distributed to the Food Service industry in California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii and Idaho.

• Stapleton Peanuts - Honey Roasted Foil Bag (3 x 2 lb): UPC #21979-213512
  
• Stapleton Peanut - Blanched R/S Foil Bag (3 x 2 lb): UPC #21979-212652
  
• Stapleton Peanuts - Dri Roasted N/Salt Foil Bag (3 x 2 lb): UPC #21979-212744
  
• Stapleton Peanuts Blanched Raw Bulk (25 lb): UPC #21979-51225
  
• Sysco Classic Peanuts - Granulated Foil Bag (3 x 2 lb): UPC #74865-88600
  
• Sysco Classic Peanuts - Raw Foil Bag (3 x 2 lb): UPC #74865-868631
  
• Sysco Classic Peanuts - Dri Roasted N/Salt Foil Bag (3 x 2 lb): UPC #74865-320617
  
• Sysco Classic Mixed Nut Toppings W/Peanuts Foil Bag (3 x 2 lb): UPC #74865-320570
  
• Sysco Classic Peanuts Blanched Oil R/S (6 x 5 lb can): UPC #74865-104460
  
• Sysco Classic Mixed Nuts R/S W/Peanuts (6 x 5 lb can): UPC #74865-104484
  
• Stapleton Peanuts Dry-Roasted Blanched (6 x 5 lb can): UPC #21979-21329
  
• Stapleton Peanuts Granulated (6 x 2.5 lb): UPC #21979-212447
  
• Stapleton Peanuts Granulated (6 x 3.5 lb): UPC #21979-212454
  
• Stapleton Mixed Nut Toppings W/Peanuts (6 x 3.5 lb): UPC #21979-212966
  
• Stapleton Peanuts R/S Blanched (6 x 4 lb): UPC #21979-21334
  
• Nugget Peanuts Granulated (6 x 3.5 lb): UPC #44105-03099
  
• Nugget Mixed Nut Toppings W/Peanuts (6 x 3.5 lb): UPC #44105-030883
  
• Nugget Peanuts R/S Blanched (6 x 4 lb): UPC #44105-03091
  
• Stapleton Mixed Nut Toppings W/Peanuts Foil Bag (3 x 2 lb): UPC #21979-212997
  
• Nugget Mixed Nuts R/S W/Peanuts (6 x 4 lb Deluxe): UPC #44105-03077
  
• Stapleton Mixed Nuts R/S W/Peanuts (6 x 4 lb Deluxe): UPC #21979-21325
  

Rite Aid Corporation

Rite Aid has recalled the following products, sold only in Rite Aid stores.

• Rite Aid Chocolate Peanuts (15 oz): UPC #1182235538
  
• Rite Aid Bridge Mix (15 oz): UPC #1182237539
  
• Rite Aid Chocolate Peanuts (15 oz): UPC #41008009472
• Rite Aid Chocolate Peanuts (15 oz + 10% extra): UPC #1182289472
• Rite Aid Chocolate Peanuts (14 oz): UPC #1182281008
• Rite Aid Bridge Mix (14 oz): UPC #1182289959

Roman Meal Company

Roman Meal has recalled the following product, distributed at retail stores in Iowa and California, and sold directly to consumers over the Internet.

• Roman Meal Whole Grain & Fruit Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Snack Bar (2 oz): UPC #41511 16002 (individual bar), 41511 16102 (12-bar caddy); Best Before 22JUN09A
  

Root Farms, Inc.

Root Farms has recalled the following products, distributed through the Root Farms, Inc. retail store in California and Arizona between October 10, 2008 and January 30, 2009.

• Peanuts Blanched Roasted Salted
  
• Peanuts Blanched Roasted No Salt
  
• Peanuts Honey Roasted
  
• Cajun Mix
  
• Cranberry Supreme
  
• Hawaiian Trail
  
• Honey Crunch Mix
  
• Kevin’s Mix
  
• Oriental Trail Mix
  
• Root’s Heart Healthy Mix
  
• Spicy Delight
  
• Tropical Trail Mix
  

Roth's IGA Foodliner, Inc.

Roth's IGA has recalled the following products, sold in Roth's Fresh Market locations in Salem, Keizer, Silverton, McMinnville and Stayton, Oregon between March 30, 2005 and February 19, 2009.

• SunRidge Farms Honey Roasted Peanuts (Bulk and for self-serve fresh ground peanut butter): Bin #8612; GBF #50-08021, 50-08022; Sold between March 30, 2005 and February 19, 2009
  
• SunRidge Farms Chocolate Nut Crunch Trail Mix (Bulk): Bin #2110; GBF #82-00595; Sunridge Item #006010; Sold between March 30, 2005 and February 19, 2009
  
• SunRidge Farms Mocha Marble Crunch (Bulk): Bin #8543; GBF #82-00647; Sunridge Item #509315; Sold between March 30, 2005 and February 19, 2009
  
• SunRidge Farms Fruit and Nut Trail Mix (Bulk): Bin #2111; GBF #82-00806; Sunridge #006050; Sold between March 30, 2005 and February 19, 2009
  
• SunRidge Farms High Sierra Sun Mix (Bulk): Bin #2116; GBF #82-00812; Sunridge #006150; Sold between March 30, 2005 and February 19, 2009
  
• Aunt Patty's Mt. Hood Trail Mix (Bulk): Bin #2097; GBF #82-05190; Sold between March 30, 2005 and February 19, 2009
  
• SunRidge Farms Zen Party Mix (Bulk): Bin #2119; GBF #82-00833; Sunridge #006122; Sold between March 30, 2005 and February 19, 2009
  
• SunRidge Farms Zen Party Mix (Bulk): Bin #2119; GBF #82-00832; Sunridge #868252; Sold between March 30, 2005 and February 19, 2009
  
• SunRidge Farms Hit the Trail, Trail Mix (8 oz plastic bag): UPC #8670068260; GBF #82-00808, 82-00807; Sunridge #006070; Sold between March 30, 2005 and February 19, 2009
  
• Bulk Commodity Split Peanuts, Dry Roasted, Unsalted "Peanuts for Peanut Butter": Bin #2033; GBF #50-08000; Sold in Bulk and for self-serve fresh ground peanut butter between January 1, 2007 and February 13, 2009
• Aunt Patty's Cascade Trail Mix (Organic): Bin #8614; GBF #82-05250; Sold in Bulk between January 1, 2007 and February 13, 2009

Rucker's Candy

Rucker's has recalled certain private label and Family Choice Brand labeled products, as follows:

• Ch Crml Pnut Cluster: UPC #0 52545 90052 0
  
• French Burnt Pnut: UPC #0 52545 90132 8
  
• French Burnt Pnut (8.5oz): UPC #0 52545 00132 5
  
• French Burnt Pnut (8.5oz): UPC #0 52545 01132 4
  
• French Burnt Pnut (12oz): UPC #0 52545 02132 3
  
• Carmel Pnut Cluster Tub (16oz): UPC #0 52545 03025 7
  
• CH/PB Cracker: UPC #0 30100 12515 0
  
• HC Burnt Pnut (3.8oz): UPC #7 52545 07132 7
  
• NSA Pnut Cluster (10oz): UPC #0 52545 10341 8
  
• NSA CH Pnuts (13oz): UPC #0 52545 10344 9
  
• FC HC Burnt Pnut (3.8oz): UPC #7 52545 17132 4
  
• French Burnt Pnut (8.5oz): UPC #0 52545 01132 4
  

RWFR, Inc.

Red Wheel Fundraising has recalled the following products, sold in South Dakota, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Texas, Florida and Oklahoma through fundraising programs between September 2008 and December 2008.

• Monster Cookie Dough Drops (pre-portioned in rectangular brown box): Bar Code 4675414
  
• Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Drops (pre-portioned in rectangular brown box): Bar Code 4685414
  
• Monster Cookie Dough (3 lb plastic tub): Bar Code 4075414
  
• Peanut Butter Cookie Dough (3 lb plastic tub): Bar Code 4095414
  

Allergy Alert: Stuffed Chicken Breasts

March 5, 2009

Weis Markets has recalled more than 2,800 pounds of the following chicken product, due to the presence of undeclared wheat.

• Weis Quality Premium Meats "Simply Delicious Chicken Cordon-Bleu" (1 lb pkg): Production dates between Jan 8 and Feb 26; P-8821 inside USDA mark of inspection
  

Individuals who are allergic to wheat may suffer severe symptoms after consuming this product. Consumers who suffer from celiac disease or sensitivity to gluten may also be affected.

The product was shipped to retail stores in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Consumers who purchased the recalled chicken entree should return it to the store for a refund.

Bits & Pieces: Trader Joe's Chile Lime Chicken Burgers

March 5, 2009

Lucy's Enterprises, Inc. has recalled 13,776 pounds of frozen, ground chicken patties, sold in Trader Joe's stores in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Washington.

The recalled Chile Lime Chicken Burgers are described as follows:

• Trader Joe's Chile Lime Chicken Burgers (16-oz packages, 4 burgers/pkg): Date code 3158; Production date Nov 10, 2008; Establishment #P-8276 inside USDA mark of inspection
  

Consumers should return packages of the recalled chicken burgers to their local Trader Joe's supermarket for a refund. For more information, customers may contact Trader Joe's at (626) 599-3817.

Bits & Pieces: Metal Fragments in Safeway Powdered Milk

March 5, 2009

FDA has advised consumers that some packages of Safeway Non Fat Dry Milk may contain fragments of metal that could present a choking hazard. The milk powder was processed for Safeway by Marron Foods, who advised FDA that a piece of metal, dislodged from the processing equipment, may have landed in the milk powder.

The problem was discovered during routine maintenance of the equipment.

The recall extends to the following product, sold in Safeway Food stores across the United States.

• Safeway Instant Non Fat Dry Milk (25.6 oz box): UPC #2113038511; Best Before code dates FEB-12, 10 55-343 043 and FEB-13, 10 55-343 044
  

Consumers should return the recalled boxes of milk powder to their Safeway Food store for a refund.

Allergy Alert: Japanese Style Sesame Mochi from Taiwan

March 4, 2009

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has warned consumers that the following Japanese Style Sesame Mochi (sticky rice cake), imported from Taiwan, contains peanuts that are not declared on the label.

• Japanese Style Sesame Mochi (210g packages): UPC #4 712905 016043; All lot codes; Imported from Taiwan
  

The recalled Mochi has been linked to two reported allergy-related illnesses. An individual who is allergic to peanuts may suffer a life-threatening allergic reaction if he or she consumes even a small portion of the Mochi.

The imported product was distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec, and may also have been sold elsewhere in Canada. 

The importers of the Taiwan-made Mochi are cooperating with CFIA in the recall effort. Consumers who purchased the product should either discard it safely or return it to the retailer for a refund.

Nebraska Company Recalls Sprouts

March 4, 2009

SunSprout Enterprises, Inc. has agreed to recall three types of sprouts after the company's alfalfa sprouts were identified as the possible source of a Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak in Nebraska and Iowa.

While no lab tests have yet linked the alfalfa sprouts to the outbreak, SunSprout has taken this action based on epidemiological data generated by state and federal health agencies.

The following products are included in this recall:

Alfalfa Sprouts (4-oz clear plastic clamshell containers; 2.5-lb and 5-lb bulk cases): UPC #815098001088

Onion Sprouts (4-oz clear plastic clamshell container): UPC #815098002054

Gourmet Sprouts (4-oz clear plastic clamshell container): UPC #817180000153

In all cases, the recall encompasses these Best If Sold By dates and lot numbers: 30209 (MAR 02 2009), 30409 (MAR 04 2009), 30709 (MAR 7 2009), 30909 (MAR 09 2009), 31109 (MAR 11 2009), 31409 (MAR 14 2009); Lot numbers (printed only on shipping case 3102, 3202, 3302, 4102, 4202, 4302.

The sprouts were shipped to food distributors in Iowa and Nebraska for resale to restaurants and retail stores. One retail store also purchased sprouts directly from the producer.

FDA recommends that consumers discard the recalled sprouts. Customers with questions may call SunSprout Enterprises at 402-331-0803 for additional information.

Salmonella Saintpaul Makes a Comeback?

March 4, 2009

A food poisoning outbreak that has sickened at least 14 Nebraskans – and possibly as many as 28 – may have originated with alfalfa sprouts from CW Sprouts, a company based in Omaha. Five victims also have been identified in the neighboring state of Iowa, with another four cases under investigation.

Salmonella Saintpaul has been detected in specimens provided by 14 victims in Nebraska and five victims in Iowa. According to a preliminary report released last week by the Douglas County (Nebraska) Department of Health & Wellness, the genetic profile of the outbreak strain does not match any other strain in the national database – including the Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak strain that wrecked havoc in  last year's Mexican pepper outbreak. 

Outbreak victims in Nebraska reported beginning to suffer symptoms of salmonellosis between February 2nd and February 23th. Three-quarters of the victims were women; most are between 20 and 40 years of age. Two victims were hospitalized and released. There have been no fatalities.

Although the investigation is ongoing, CW Sprouts has agreed to recall the alfalfa sprouts that have been implicated as the source of this outbreak. According to Associated Press, the sprouts were distributed to restaurants and grocery stores.

McCain Healthy Choice Apricot Chicken Recalled in Australia

March 4, 2009

McCain Food Pty Ltd has recalled a single production code of its Healthy Choice Apricot Chicken due to the presence of Bacillus cereus in the food, according to Product Recalls Australia.

The recalled item is described as follows:

• McCain Healthy Choice Apricot Chicken (350g; cardboard box outer with plastic tray inner): Best Before 24 Aug 2010
  

According to a news release issued by the company and reported by WA Today, the recalled cartons of Apricot Chicken were shipped by mistake from an independent distribution outlet before lab tests were undertaken. 

The recalled products were available for purchase at Woolworths and Safeway stores in New South Wales, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory.

Consumers should return the recalled item to their retailer for a refund.

Allergy Alert: Ready-To-Eat Sausage Rolls

March 4, 2009

The UK Food Standards Agency has alerted consumers to the presence of undeclared sulfur dioxide in a brand of ready-to-eat sausage rolls. Stobarts (Bradford) Ltd., the manufacturer, has withdrawn the following product from the marketplace.

• Stobarts (Bradford) Ltd. Sausage Rolls: Best before all dates up to and including 7 March 2009
  

Individuals who are sensitive to sulfur dioxide or sulfites may experience allergy-like symptoms after consuming the withdrawn product.

Consumers should return the sausage rolls to the retailer for a refund.

Allergy Alert: Chocolate Hazelnut Spread from Belgium

March 4, 2009

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has alerted consumers to the presence of an undeclared allergen – milk – in the following product, imported from Belgium.

• Choconutta brand Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (750 g jars): UPC #0 55710 07112 3; Lot code L8289508; Product of Belgium
  

The spread was distributed in Quebec and Ontario.

CFIA is aware of one allergic reaction suffered by a consumer of the product. Individuals who are allergic to milk protein may suffer severe – possibly life-threatening – symptoms after eating even a small quantity of the recalled Choconutta spread.

Consumers who purchased the spread should either discard it or return it to the store for a refund. 

Risky Eating: Uneviscerated Fish

March 4, 2009

Last week, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued three separate food safety alerts warning consumers to avoid eating certain uneviscerated fish. Two of those alerts have been echoed by FDA.

The following fish products were the subject of these alerts.

• S&M (USA) Enterprise Corp. Uneviscerated White Herring (16 oz clear plastic bags): Product of China; Distributed in New York State; No UPC or lot codes; FDA Alert Issued 
  
• San Link Inc. Uneviscerated Vacuum Packaged Dried Chechon (Random weight plastic bags, 0.66 lb average): Product of Russia; Distributed in New York State; Date code 21.12.2008; FDA Alert Issued
  
• Gusto Food Inc. Steamed Mackerel (1/2 lb plastic bags): Product of Thailand; Distributed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, Ohio, and Michigan; No UPC or lot codes
  

New York State prohibits the sale of processed, uneviscerated fish due to the risk of botulism. Spores of Clostridium botulinum have been known to concentrate in the viscera (intestines) of fish, and may germinate and grow – and produce a deadly neurotoxin – if conditions are favorable. Some Clostridium botulinum strains are able to produce toxin even at refrigeration temperatures.

The risk of botulism poisoning from uneviscerated fish has been understood for more than 20 years. Small outbreaks were reported in CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report in 1987 (New York), 1990 (Hawaii) and 1992 (New Jersey).

Symptoms of Clostridium botulinum food poisoning typically make their appearance from 12-36 hours after the victim has consumed food that contains botulinum toxin. Victims may suffer from nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, headache, double vision, or dry throat and nose. In severe cases, the symptoms may progress to paralysis and respiratory failure. With prompt and proper treatment, the fatality rate is approximately 5 to 10%. Symptoms may last from 2 hours to 2 weeks, depending on the amount of toxin ingested, the health status of the victim and the treatment provided. 

Consumers who purchased one of the recalled uneviscerated fish products should either discard it carefully – out of reach of children and pets – or return it to the store for a refund.