Friday, April 30, 2010

Recall Roundup: April 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
  • Allergy Alert: The Murphy House (Louisburg, NC) recalls 414 lbs. of Brunswick stew products because they contain cracker meal with undeclared wheat and milk. The recalled Murphy House brand products carry a Sell By date of 5/17/10 and were distributed at the wholesale and retail level in North Carolina.


Europe


Australia and New Zealand
  • Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Premier Bacon Ltd is recalling their Premier Brick Shoulder Ham after discovering that it may not have been fully cooked. All 950g packs with a Use By date of 15th July 2010, Batch 112110 should not be consumed. The recalled ham was sold at the following Auckland supermarkets: Pak N Save at Albany, Botany Downs, Lincoln and Wairau; New World at Botany Downs.



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.



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Thursday, April 29, 2010

E. coli Outbreak In Ohio, Michigan And New York

At Least 14 students in three states infected with E. coli O145

Public health workers in Michigan, Ohio and New York are investigating an outbreak of E. coli O145 gastroenteritis that has struck students at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI), The Ohio State University (Columbus, OH), and Daemen College (Buffalo, NY).

As of today, Michigan is reporting 8 confirmed cases, with an additional 13 cases pending. Ohio has confirmed 5 cases, with 8 still under investigation. One case has been confirmed in Erie County, NY; at least 11 more people may be affected. In all, at least 46 illnesses – 14 of them confirmed – have been reported so far.

A single strain of E. coli O145 is responsible for the illnesses in all three states.

E. coli O145 produces shiga toxin – the same type of toxin that is produced by E. coli O157:H7, and the same type that is responsible for the dysentery-like symptoms caused by certain strains of E. coli and Shigella.

According to a news release issued today by Washtenaw County Public Health, "[l]ocal, state and federal health officials are working together to identify a food source, supplier or distributor common to the affected areas."

While the food source – meat, leafy greens, or something else – is a mystery, it is likely that a supplier to all three school campus food service operations is the common element in this three-state outbreak.

E. coli O145 is not as prevalent in North America as its better known cousin, E. coli O157:H7. It is, however, equally to be feared. The microbe was linked to a food poisoning outbreak caused by contaminated ice cream made and consumed at a farm in Belgium in 2007. In 2005, E. coli O145 was recovered from the stool sample of a child in Slovenia who died after suffering from bloody diarrhea and hemolytic uremic syndrome. The microbe also has been found in the feces of beef calves in the United Kingdom.

The true incidence of E. coli O145 in the United States – whether in food or in clinical samples – is unknown, perhaps because of USDA's blinker-like focus on E. coli O157:H7. A recent survey of 1216 retail ground meat samples in the USA found three (3) samples that were contaminated with E. coli O145. An additional twenty (20) samples contained other non-O157 varieties of shiga-toxin producing E. coli.

The study was carried out on behalf of Marler Clark LLP in support of a petition to USDA to declare "...all enterohemorrhagic Shiga Toxin-producing Serotypes of Escherichia coli (E. coli), Including Non-O157 Serotypes, to be Adulterants Within the Meaning of 21 U.S.C. § 601(m)(1)."

While federal and state agencies carry out their epidemiological and trace-back investigations, public health departments in the affected Ohio, Michigan and New York counties are urging anyone who experiences symptoms of gastroenteritis to seek medical attention.


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Recall Roundup: April 29, 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
  • Consumer Product Safety Recall: Discount School Supply (Monterey, CA) recalls Double Egg Shakers (manufactured in Taiwan), because surface paint on the red eggs contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The recalled items were sold in Discount School Supply stores nationwide from April 2009 through December 2009.


Canada
  • Allergy Alert: Cuisine Bern-Art Inc. (LaSalle, QC) recalls Cuisine Bernart brand Cabbage Rolls, because the product contains undeclared soy protein. The recalled items were distributed in the province of Québec and may have been repackaged at retail or sold at deli counters.
  • Dietary Supplement Safety Recall: Health Canada is warning Canadians that an unauthorized health product, "Slim-30" distributed in Ontario and Quebec by Duxx Enterprises Inc., contains an undeclared pharmaceutical ingredient similar to the prescription drug, sibutramine. Use of Slim-30 could result in serious side-effects. Duxx has initiated a voluntary recall, and Health Canada is working with the Canada Border Services Agency to prevent additional shipments of Slim-30 from being imported into Canada.
  • Consumer Product Safety Recall: Artcraft Company, Inc. (Concord, ON) recalls "Beedazzled" Plastic Charm Bracelets (manufactured in China), because the bracelets contain lead in excess of the allowable limit. The recalled items were sold in Canada from September 2007 to May 2008.


Europe
  • Allergy Alert: ASDA recalls ASDA Prawn Coleslaw with a 'best before' date of 5 May 2010, after the product was found to have been packed using a Garlic and Herb Coleslaw lid (300g) by mistake. The Garlic and Herb lid does not declare the presence of seafood in the coleslaw.
  • Food Safety Recall (France): Gaec La Grange recalls Bleu du Vercors - Sassenage cheese after microbiological testing detects Listeria monocytogenes in a sample of the cheese. The recalled cheese was sold by the slice between April 8th and April 20 in various retail establishments in Drôme and at Leclerc d'Echirolles in Isère.
  • Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Harboe Farm A / S recalls minced pork and minced pork & veal (Best Before 11 April 2010 and 12 April 2010) after Salmonella is detected in a sample. The recalled minced meat products are no longer available for sale, but consumers should check their freezers and discard any remaining meat identified in this recall notice.
  • Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Boasam and Jing Hua Shop recall dried seaweed from China marked "Dried doing / varch sec" brand "Dayat", sold in 50g pack and manufactured by Golden Banyan Foodstuffs Industry Co.., Ltd., China, because the seaweed contains high levels of undeclared naturally occuring iodine. This product also is sold in Germany.
  • Food Safety Recall (Finland): Apetit Kala Oy recalls sliced, vacuum-packaged Apetit brand cold-smoked rainbow trout fillets, expiry date 05/10/2010, after company testing detected Listeria monocytogenes in a sample of the smoked trout.
  • Food Safety Update (EU #2010.0512): Toluene in vanillin for desserts from Norway; distributed in Croatia, Italy and Slovenia (updated with additional distribution information).
  • Animal Feed Safety Notification (EU #2010.0519): Dioxins in feed for laying hens from the Netherlands; distributed in Germany and the Netherlands.
  • Dietary Supplement Safety Notification (EU #2010.0520): Too high content of vitamin D in multi vitamin food supplement from Belgium; distributed in the Netherlands.
  • Food Labeling Notification (EU #2010.0521): Absence of labelling on yoghurt from Belgium; distributed in France.
  • Allergy Alert Notification (EU #2010.0522): Undeclared sulphite in bell peppers stuffed with cabbage dispatched from the Slovak Republic; distributed in the Czech Republic.


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.



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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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Recall Roundup: April 28, 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: MiDAS Foods International (Oak Park, MI) recalls Instant Beef Soup dry mix and Instant Beef Stroganoff sauce mix because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products, which contain hydrolyzed vegetable protein supplied by Basic Food Flavors, were distributed to foodservice establishments in Florida and Tennessee.

Europe


Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands
  • Food Safety Advisory (Republic of China): A shipment of frozen pork ribs imported from the United States was destroyed, according to The China Post, after the meat was found to contain the banned substance ractopamine, a drug put in feed to make pigs raised for meat leaner.


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.



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