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Product Recall List
The FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from
the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties.
The FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.
Recall Week of August 18-22
Click this link for a list of voluntarily recalled peanut butter your agency may have
received through assorted boxes from NTFB or from your retail partnership(s).
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm410533.htm
California Firm Recalls Chicken Caesar Salad Kits For Possible Listeria
Contamination
Class I Recall054-2014
Health Risk: High Aug 21, 2014
Congressional and Public Affairs
Richard J. McIntire
(202) 720-9113
WASHINGTON, AUG. 21, 2014 – APPA Fine Foods, a Corona, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 92,657
pounds of fully cooked chicken Caesar salad kit products due to concerns about possible Listeria monocytogenes (Lm)
contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The salad kits were shipped nationwide to one bulk warehouse chain for retail sale in its in-store cafés. [APPA Fine Foods
produced the kits used by the bulk warehouse chain.] The following products are subject to recall:
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11oz. clear plastic containers and 6.5-lb. boxes labeled, “APPA Fine Foods/Sam’s Club Daily Chef CHICKEN
CAESAR SALAD KIT” with case codes 141851, 141922, 141951, 141991, 142021, 142201 or 142131 with use by
dates of 8/14/14, 8/21/14, 8/27/14, 9/1/14, 9/3/14 or 9/17/14. The kits were produced on July 4, July 11, July 14, July
18, July 21, July 25, Aug. 1 and Aug. 8, 2014.
Box labels bear the establishment number “P-21030” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development personnel informed FSIS they received two confirmed
positive Lmresults from retail product purchased at one of the bulk warehouse chain locations. The bulk warehouse chain then
sampled intact components of the salad kits. Only the chicken came up positive with Lm.
FSIS and the company have received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products. Anyone concerned
about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.
Consumption of food contaminated with Lm can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons
with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Less commonly, persons outside these risk groups are
affected.
Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded
by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. An invasive infection spreads beyond the gastrointestinal tract. In pregnant
women, the infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn. In
addition, serious and sometimes fatal infections in older adults and persons with weakened immune systems. Listeriosis is treated
with antibiotics. Persons in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating
contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the health care provider about eating the contaminated food.
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FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are
taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be
posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.
Consumers and media with questions regarding the recall can contact Thom Rindt, of APPA Fine Foods, at 951-547-8111.
Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask Karen,” the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day
at AskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and
Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are
available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day
at:http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/report-a-problem-with-food.
* We believe that none of the products being recalled were processed
or offered through the national office.
* We strongly encourage you to notify your agencies within one business day from
receipt of this notice.
* ALL cased and uncased inventories, both at the member level and agency level, need
to be checked. This product may have entered member and agency warehouses
through salvage, local donations, TEFAP, local purchases, retail pickups, food drives, or
other avenues.
* For additional local details, please contact the Health Department(s) for the area(s)
your food bank serves.
For full details on the recall, please
visit: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/recall-casearchive/archive/2014/recall-054-2014-release
If you have questions, please contact Wayne Melichar, Food Safety Manager, at
[email protected] or 312.629.7263.
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About Feeding America Recall Notices
The Feeding America national office issues notifications of all national Class I and II recalls--those
involving a health hazard situation in which there is reasonable probability that eating the food will
cause health problems or death--and other recalls that may affect the safety of food supplied to
network members.
The national office strongly encourages all member product solicitors, operations managers, and
others involved in food and grocery distribution to regularly consult resources provided by the United
States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at http://www.fda.gov/opacom/7alerts.html, and the
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/index.asp.
Additionally, members can often receive information on national, state, and local recalls by contacting
their local health departments.
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information from them in the future.
Recalls – Week of August 11 – August 17
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not endorse either the product or the company.
Voluntary Recall Notice of McCormick Ground Oregano Due to Possible Salmonella
Risk
Contact
Consumer:
1-800-632-5847
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 13, 2014 - SPARKS, Md., August 13, 2014McCormick & Company, Incorporated is initiating a voluntary recall of McCormick®
Ground Oregano, 0.75 oz bottle, UPC 0-523561-6 with code dates BEST BY AUG 21 16
H and AUG 22 16 H due to possible contamination with Salmonella. This recall does not
impact any other McCormick Ground, Whole or Oregano Leaves products.
Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young
children, elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons
infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal
pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into
the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The product subject to this recall is:
McCormick® Ground Oregano 0.75 oz bottle
UPC NUMBER: 52100003566 (as seen on label: 0-523561-6)
MCCORMICK ITEM NUMBER: 900356
AFFECTED DATE CODES: BEST BY AUG 21 16 H, BEST BY AUG 22 16 H
SHIPPING DATES: April 4, 2014 to August 5, 2014
STATES SHIPPED TO: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD,
MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT,
VA, VT, WA, WI, and WV
INTERNATIONALLY SHIPPED TO: Aruba, Bahamas, Bermuda, Indonesia, Jamaica,
Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Thailand, and Virgin Islands
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The potential risk was brought to McCormick’s attention by FDA during routine testing. This
recall affects 1,032 cases that were shipped of the affected date codes.
McCormick has alerted customers and grocery outlets to remove the product with the
affected date codes from store shelves and distribution centers immediately, and to destroy
this product in a manner that would prevent any further consumption.
Consumers do not need to return the product to the store where it was purchased. Instead,
consumers are urged to dispose of the recalled product and its container. Please contact
McCormick Consumer Affairs at 1-800-632-5847, weekdays from 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM
(Eastern Time), for a replacement or full refund, and with general inquires.
Recall -- Firm Press Release
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firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does
not endorse either the product or the company.
Voluntary Recall Notice of McCormick Ground Oregano Due to Possible Salmonella
Risk
Contact
Consumer:
1-800-632-5847
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 13, 2014 - SPARKS, Md., August 13, 2014McCormick & Company, Incorporated is initiating a voluntary recall of McCormick®
Ground Oregano, 0.75 oz bottle, UPC 0-523561-6 with code dates BEST BY AUG 21 16
H and AUG 22 16 H due to possible contamination with Salmonella. This recall does not
impact any other McCormick Ground, Whole or Oregano Leaves products.
Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young
children, elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons
infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal
pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into
the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The product subject to this recall is:
McCormick® Ground Oregano 0.75 oz bottle
UPC NUMBER: 52100003566 (as seen on label: 0-523561-6)
MCCORMICK ITEM NUMBER: 900356
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AFFECTED DATE CODES: BEST BY AUG 21 16 H, BEST BY AUG 22 16 H
SHIPPING DATES: April 4, 2014 to August 5, 2014
STATES SHIPPED TO: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD,
MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT,
VA, VT, WA, WI, and WV
INTERNATIONALLY SHIPPED TO: Aruba, Bahamas, Bermuda, Indonesia, Jamaica,
Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Thailand, and Virgin Islands
The potential risk was brought to McCormick’s attention by FDA during routine testing. This
recall affects 1,032 cases that were shipped of the affected date codes.
McCormick has alerted customers and grocery outlets to remove the product with the
affected date codes from store shelves and distribution centers immediately, and to destroy
this product in a manner that would prevent any further consumption.
Consumers do not need to return the product to the store where it was purchased. Instead,
consumers are urged to dispose of the recalled product and its container. Please contact
McCormick Consumer Affairs at 1-800-632-5847, weekdays from 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM
(Eastern Time), for a replacement or full refund, and with general inquires.
Georgia Firm Recalls Chicken Nugget Product Due To Possible Foreign Matter
Contamination
Class II Recall 052-2014
Health Risk: Low Aug 12, 2014
Congressional and Public Affairs
Lauren Kotwicki
(202)720-9113
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12, 2014 – Perdue, a Gainesville, Ga. establishment, is recalling
approximately 15,306 pounds of frozen, fully cooked chicken nugget product that may be
contaminated with extraneous materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s FSIS
announced today.
The following product is subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]

8-oz. box of “APPLEGATE naturals CHICKEN NUGGETS” bearing the
establishment number “P2617” and the “BEST BEFORE” date of “02/05/15”.
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The product was produced on Feb. 5, 2014, with a sell by date of Feb. 5, 2015 and bear the
establishment number “P2617” inside the USDA Mark of Inspection. The products were
shipped to retail outlets nationwide.
The problem was discovered after the firm received consumer complaints that small pieces
of plastic were found in the products. FSIS and the company have received no reports of
injury or illness from consumption of the product. Anyone concerned about an injury or
illness from consumption of these products should contact a healthcare provider.
Applegate conducted a market withdrawal of this product on Aug. 8, 2014. However, as this
is a frozen product, consumers may still have this product in their possession.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify that recalling firms notify their
customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no
longer available to consumers.
Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Gerry Clarkson, Applegate
Consumer Relations Specialist at (800) 587-5858. Media with questions about the recall
should contact Michelle Kijek, [email protected] at (312) 952-0220.
Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative
available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. "Ask
Karen" live chat services are available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET.
The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available
in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday
through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online
Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at:
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.
Recall -- Firm Press Release
FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the
firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does
not endorse either the product or the company.
Sunfood Recalls Organic Carob Powder Because Of Possible Health Risk
Contact
Consumer:
1-888-RAWFOOD
Media:
Stacy Johnson 619.596.7979 x320
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 11, 2014 – Sunfood of El Cajon, CA is recalling
Organic Carob Powder, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella,
an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail
or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected
with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting
and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the
organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial
infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
Organic Carob Powder was distributed nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders.
The product comes in 1lb, 20lb & 55lb white poly bags. The following lot numbers were
affected: 140321,140416,140509,140516,140609,140616 & 140623. Expiration date is
6/5/2015 and UPC Code 803813-04429 8.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by our supplier revealed the
possibility of Salmonella in the above noted lot numbers.
Production of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue to
investigate as to the source of the problem.
Consumers who have purchased the affected Organic Carob Powder are urged to return it
to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Sunfood at
1-888-RAWFOOD between 8am and 5pm PDT.
Dear Food Rescue Agency,
Sprouts takes great effort to ensure the wholesomeness and safety of the products we
donate. Recently this voluntary recall notice below was brought to our attention.
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If product is found in your inventory, please discard appropriately.
Please reply to [email protected] if you have any questions.
Recalls – Week of August 4 – August 10
New York Firm Recalls Sausage Product Due To Misbranding and Undeclared
Allergen
Class I Recall 050-2014
Health Risk: High Aug 6, 2014
Congressional and Public Affairs
Alexandra Tarrant
(202) 720-9113
WASHINGTON, August 6, 2014 – Zemco Industries Inc., a Buffalo, NY, establishment, is
recalling approximately 106,800 pounds of smoked sausage due to misbranding and an
undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection
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Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains soy, a known allergen that is not
declared on the label of the product.
The product subject to recall includes: [View Labels (PDF Only)]
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2.5 lb. packages of “CAVANAUGH SMOKED SAUSAGE”
The products were produced on June 11, 2014; June 13, 2014; June 19, 2014; July 10,
2014; July 19, 2014; and Aug. 1, 2014. The recalled product has Use By dates of Sept. 9,
2014; Sept. 11, 2014; Sept. 17, 2014; Oct. 8, 2014; Oct. 17, 2014; and Oct. 30, 2014. The
product bears the establishment number “Est. 5222” on the package. The product was sent
to distribution centers for resale as well as retail establishments nationwide.
The problem was discovered by the company. The problem occurred when the company
reformulated the product and updated packaging and labeling but the employees utilized
the old formulation containing soy that was not declared on the updated packaging and
labels. FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to
consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a
healthcare provider.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to ensure that steps are taken to make
certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail
distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.
Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Consumer Relations at (866)
328-3156. Media with questions about the recall should contact Worth Sparkman, Public
Relations Manager, at (479) 290-6358.
Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask Karen,” the FSIS virtual representative
available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. “Ask
Karen” live chat services are available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET.
The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available
in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday
through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.
Recall -- Firm Press Release
FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from
the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties.
FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.
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Sunburst Superfoods Recalls Organic Raw Carob Powder Because of Possible
Health Risk
Contact
Consumer:
1-800-228-4436
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 1, 2014 - Sunburst Superfoods of Tuckahoe, NY, is
recalling Sunburst SUPERFOODS Organic Raw Carob Powder sold from March 12, 2014
through July 28th, 2014, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella,
an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail
or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected
with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting
and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the
organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial
infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
Sunburst SUPERFOODS Organic Raw Carob Powder was distributed throughout the
United States to consumers through online sales.
Sunburst SUPERFOODS Organic Raw Carob Powder was sold in One Pound and Five
Pound bags with no coding. The product is packaged in re-sealable, all-natural brown paper
bags with a thin metal and thin plastic lining on the interior of the bags.
No illnesses associated with this product have been reported to date.
Our supplier initiated a recall of the bulk Organic Raw Carob Powder after learning that one
of its customers received a positive test for Salmonella from their original lot. While
sampling conducted by the manufacturer did not indicate the presence of Salmonella, we
are recalling this product out of an abundance of caution.
Consumers who have purchased Sunburst SUPERFOODS Organic Raw Carob Powder are
urged not to consume the product and to return it to us as soon as possible for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-228-4436, Monday - Friday,
9 am – 4 pm, ET or by e-mail to [email protected].
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* We believe that none of the products being recalled were processed or offered
through the national office.
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the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties.
FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.
Sunburst Superfoods Recalls Organic Raw Carob Powder Because of Possible
Health Risk
Contact
Consumer:
1-800-228-4436
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 1, 2014 - Sunburst Superfoods of Tuckahoe, NY, is
recalling Sunburst SUPERFOODS Organic Raw Carob Powder sold from March 12, 2014
through July 28th, 2014, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella,
an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail
or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected
with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting
and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the
organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial
infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
Sunburst SUPERFOODS Organic Raw Carob Powder was distributed throughout the
United States to consumers through online sales.
Sunburst SUPERFOODS Organic Raw Carob Powder was sold in One Pound and Five
Pound bags with no coding. The product is packaged in re-sealable, all-natural brown paper
bags with a thin metal and thin plastic lining on the interior of the bags.
No illnesses associated with this product have been reported to date.
Our supplier initiated a recall of the bulk Organic Raw Carob Powder after learning that one
of its customers received a positive test for Salmonella from their original lot. While
sampling conducted by the manufacturer did not indicate the presence of Salmonella, we
are recalling this product out of an abundance of caution.
Consumers who have purchased Sunburst SUPERFOODS Organic Raw Carob Powder are
urged not to consume the product and to return it to us as soon as possible for a full refund.
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Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-228-4436, Monday - Friday,
9 am – 4 pm, ET or by e-mail to [email protected].
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* We believe that none of the products being recalled were processed or offered
through the national office.
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the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties.
FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.
Wawona Packing Co. Expands Its Voluntary Recall of Fresh, Whole Peaches, Plums,
Nectarines, and Pluots Because of Possible Health Risk
Contact
Consumer:
1-888-232-9912
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 31, 2014 - Out of an abundance of caution, Wawona
Packing Company of Cutler, California is expanding its voluntary recall from July 19, 2014,
of whole white and yellow peaches, white and yellow nectarines, plums and pluots due to
the potential of the products being contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal
infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune
systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high
fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection
can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
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The July 19 recall covered specific lots of products packed from June 1 through July 12,
2014. Wawona Packing Company is expanding the recall, as a precautionary step, to cover
all products packed in the Wawona Packing Co. facility from June 1, 2014 through July 17,
2014 because the company’s experts have yet to identify with scientific certainty the source
of Listeria monocytogenes in the facility.
Beginning on July 18, 2014, no products have been packed at the Wawona Packing facility
in Cutler, CA. Products packed on or after July 18 outside of the Wawona Packing Co.
facility are not affected by this recall.
Consumers can identify the recalled products by the information provided in the attached
photographs. The recalled products include the following brands marketed to consumers:
Sweet 2 Eat, Sweet 2 Eat Organic, Mrs. Smittcamp’s, and are also packed in private labels.
These brands will be on the boxes or on the stickers placed on individual fruit. Anyone who
has the recalled products in their possession should not consume them and should discard
them. If consumers are seeking reimbursement, they should return to the store where they
purchased the product to request a refund, providing proof of purchase or receipt if
available. Consumers with questions may contact Wawona Packing’s consumer information
desk at 1-888-232-9912, M-F, 8am-11pm EST or Sat-Sun 8am-8pm EST, or visit
www.wawonapacking.com for a copy of this press release and product photos.
Wawona Packing shipped the recalled products directly to retailers and wholesalers who
resell or further distribute the products. Because we do not know the locations of the
companies or stores that received the products from our direct customers, the company is
issuing a nationwide recall.
Wawona Packing has already notified its business customers of the expanded recall, and
requested that they remove the additional recalled products from commerce. Wawona
Packing is voluntarily recalling these products in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration.
The July 19 recall was initiated based on internal company testing. The company shut down
the packing lines, retrofitted equipment, sanitized the facility, and is working with experts on
Listeria in making further improvements to the food safety program. Our packing lines in the
Cutler, California facility will not reopen until we know, in consultation with experts, that they
are safe.
“Wawona Packing believes in the highest standards of food safety. We have been working
around the clock to determine the source of the Listeria monocytogenes. We have brought
in nationally known experts in food safety to investigate every part of our packing facility,
and we are working with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration,” said company president
Brent Smittcamp.
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FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and safety alerts from states
as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA is not
responsible for the content of these notices.
CDPH Warns Consumers Not to Eat VR Green Farms Jarred Food Products Because
of Botulism Risk
Contact
Consumer:
(800) 495-3232
Media:
Anita Gore
(916) 440-7259
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 30, 2014 - California Department of Public Health
(CDPH) Director and State Health Officer Dr. Ron Chapman warned consumers today not
to eat VR Green Farms jarred food products because they may have been improperly
produced, making them susceptible to contamination with Clostridium botulinum.
Ingestion of botulism toxin from improperly processed jarred and canned foods may lead to
serious illness and death. CDPH is coordinating with the US Food and Drug Administration
and the Ohio Department of Health in the investigation of two cases of suspected foodborne botulism infections that may be associated with consumption of the firm’s Pine Nut
Basil Pesto.
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VR Green Farms of San Clemente, California, is voluntarily recalling the following varieties
of jarred food products: Pine Nut Basil Pesto, Pickled Farm Mix, Old World Tomato Sauce,
Sundried Tomatoes in Olive Oil, Tuscan Grilling Sauce, and Pasta Sauce. These food
products were sold under the VR Farms label and packaged in Mason-style glass jars with
screw-on metal lids. The product labels do not include any coding or “use by” dates.
Photographs can be found on Recalled Product Photos Page. The products were sold at
the VR Green Farms stand in San Clemente, California and via the Internet to consumers
throughout the United States.
Botulism toxin is odorless and colorless. Consumers who have any of these products or any
foods made with these products should discard them immediately. Double bag the cans in
plastic bags and place in a trash receptacle for non-recyclable trash. Wear gloves when
handling these products or wash your hands with soap and running water.
Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin that is produced by
the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The initial symptoms frequently experienced are
double or blurred vision, drooping eyelids, and dry or sore throat. Progressive descending
paralysis, usually symmetrical, may follow. Infants with botulism appear lethargic, feed
poorly, are constipated, have a weak cry and poor muscle tone. CDPH recommends
consumers experiencing any ill effects after consuming these products should consult their
health care provider. Consumers that observe the product being offered for sale should
report the activity to CDPH at (800) 495-3232.
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New England Greens, LLC dba Vibrant Health Recalls Green Vibrance and Rainbow
Vibrance Because of Possible Health Risk
Contact
Consumer:
1-800-242-1835
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 1, 2014 - New England Greens of Canaan,
Connecticut is recalling 10 lots of Green Vibrance and one lot of Rainbow Vibrance after a
former raw material supplier, Raw Deal of Allamuchy, NJ, recalled the Organic Parsley Leaf
Powder used to manufacture Green Vibrance and Rainbow Vibrance because of the
potential for contamination with Salmonella. Although the possibility is slight that any
amount of Salmonella is present in any of the recalled lots of the above-mentioned
products, New England Greens is issuing the recall with an abundance of caution for the
safety of its consumers. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this
problem.
Salmonella is a bacterial organism which may cause from mild to severe food poisoning. In
severe cases, sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and
others with weakened immune systems may result. Healthy persons infected with
Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and
abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism
getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections
(i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
The implicated lots of Green Vibrance and Rainbow Vibrance were distributed nationwide
through both brick and mortar and online health food and natural product retailers. The
products are packaged in white, high density polyethylene (HDPE) canister jars ranging in
size from 20 ounce to 51 ounce. One lot of Green Vibrance capsules, 240 per bottle, is also
included in the recall as well as one lot of Green Vibrance single-serving packets, 15
packets per cardboard display box.
Recalled products and lot numbers are as follows:
Description
Code
Lot #
Rainbow Vibrance, pdr, 177 gm, 30 day RV19 131193
Green Vibrance Capsules, 240 count
GVC 1401078
Green Vibrance Single Serving Display GVSD
Green Vibrance pdr, 363 gm, 30-day
1040176
1040176
GV30 1041083
1401092
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Description
Code
Lot #
1401094
1041084
1041086
Green Vibrance pdr, 181.5 gm, 15-day GV15 1041087
1041088
1041089
53,740 units of the above products were sold into the marketplace.
To date, Vibrant Health has received NO COMPLAINTS and there have been NO
INCIDENTS of salmonellosis related to any lot number of Green Vibrance or Rainbow
Vibrance. Organic parsley leaf comprises just 2.07% of one serving of Green Vibrance and
3.26% of one serving of Rainbow Vibrance. Furthermore, to date, 21 analyses have been
run on the parsley material and the finished products containing that material. No
contamination has been found.
Consumers who have purchased any of the lot numbers of Green Vibrance or Rainbow
Vibrance listed above are urged to return the product to the place of purchase for a full
refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-242-1835.
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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Issues Voluntary Recall For Various Chunks of
Energy Products Because They Contain Organic Carob Powder From Ciranda, Inc.,
Which May Be Contaminated With Salmonella
Contact
Consumer:
303-986-4600 ext. 531,
http://www.naturalgrocers.com/store-info/contact-us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 29, 2014 - Lakewood, CO. Natural Grocers is issuing a
voluntary recall of Chunks of Energy Carob Greens and Chunks of Energy Date /
Flax/Tumeric because they contain organic carob powder from Ciranda, Inc., Hudson, WI
54016, which may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young
children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy
persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and
abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism
getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infection
(i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
Products impacted by the recall include Natural Grocers bulk food brand labeled as follows:
CHUNKS OF ENERGY CAROB GREENS
Packed On dates: 155-14, 167-14, 175-14
CHUNKS OF ENERGY DATE / FLAX /TUMERIC
Packed On dates: 125-14, 133-14, 147-14, 155-14, 170-14, 181-14
Packed On dates appear near the bottom of the label affixed to each bag.
These products were repackaged by Natural Grocers and sold in small bags in the
refrigerated bulk foods section of the stores. A black and white printed label is affixed to
each bag. The product was distributed only to Natural Grocers’s 84 stores located in
Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma,
Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
Consumers can find the specific locations of Natural Grocers stores at:
http://www.naturalgrocers.com/store-locations .
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
Consumers who have purchased this item are urged to not eat the product, and to dispose
of it or return it to the store where it was originally purchased for credit.
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This precautionary action was taken because the products contain Carob Powder that was
part of Ciranda Inc.’s Organic Carob powder recall. Ciranda Inc.’s Organic Carob powder
was used as an ingredient in the Chunks of Energy products listed above.
Consumers with questions may contact the company by calling Customer Service at 303986-4600, ext. 531 Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Mountain Standard Time
or by using the web contact form at http://www.naturalgrocers.com/store-info/contact-us .
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SW Wisc Dairy Goat Products Coop issues voluntary recall of Raw Goat Milk Mild
Cheddar Cheese Lot Code 103-114 because of possible health risk
Contact
Consumer:
1-608-734-3151
Media:
Patricia Lund/Shannon Adams
1-608-734-3151
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 28, 2014 – SW Wisc Dairy Goat Products Coop of Mt
Sterling, Wisc is recalling Raw Milk Mild Cheddar Cheese Lot Code 103-114 because it may
be contaminated with Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O111:H8 bacteria.
This is one of the 6 STEC strains that have been deemed to be of serious health concern as
it can cause diarrheal illness, often with bloody stools, and may lead to more severe
complications like Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). HUS is most likely to occur in young
children, the elderly and immunocompromised individuals and can lead to severe kidney
damage and even death.
This product was distributed in the Midwest and Southwest regions of the US. This product
was sent through distributorship in Wisconsin and Georgia. From these two states this
product was then sent to retail stores in the Midwest and Southwest.
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This product was packed as an 8oz cryovac retail size piece with the code 103-114 on a
sticker attached to the side of the cheese. This product is all white in appearance and has a
front and back separate label. The back label is a black and white nutrition and ingredient
label and the front label is a yellow and blue colored label with the Mt Sterling Coop
Creamery brand name. "No illnesses have been reported to date."
The recall was initiated after a case of two five pound loafs in the original packaging was
collected on 7-8—14 from an offsite warehouse. The product sample tested positive for
Shiga toxin 1and was contaminated with E. coli O111:H8.
Consumers who may have purchased this product with the code date listed are urged to
return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact
the company at 1-608-734-3151
Dear Food Rescue Agency,
Sprouts takes great effort to ensure the wholesomeness and safety of the products we
donate. Recently the voluntary recall notice below was brought to our attention.
GoMacro was notified on July 23 by its supplier of carob powder, an ingredient in the company’s
almond butter + carob bars, that one of their customers received a positive test for Salmonella.
In the interest of abundant caution, GoMacro is voluntarily recalling:
UPC EAN
1-81945-00005-5
Brand Code
Description
Size
Best By
2 oz.
10MAR1
GOMARCO
Almond Butter + Carob
GOMARCO
Almond Butter + Carob
2 oz.
18MAR1
GOMACRO
Sunflower Butter + Chocolate
2.3 oz.
18MAR1
1-81945-00005-5
1-81945-00017-8
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If any of these items are found in your inventory, please destroy and discard accordingly.
Please reply to [email protected] if you have any questions.
Dear Food Rescue Agency,
Sprouts takes great effort to ensure the wholesomeness and safety of the products we
donate. Recently the voluntary recall notice below was brought to our attention.
RISING MOON ORGANICS BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI, 8 OZ FROZEN,
SELL BY 04 09 15 (ONLY) – MISLABELED & UNDECLARED ALLEGENS
Carmel Food Group is voluntarily recalling one lot of product containing pieces with different
ravioli filling which may contain allergens: milk, egg, and soy which are not listed in the
ingredient statement.
Please reply to [email protected] if you have any questions.
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CONSUMER ALERT: UNDECLARED MILK IN Uprising brand “Carrot Drink”, “Beet
Drink” and in “Peanut Punch”
Contact
Media:
Joe Morrissey
518-457-0752
[email protected]
Dave Bullard
315-487-7711 x 1377
[email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 18, 2014 – New York State Agriculture Commissioner
Richard A. Ball today alerted consumers to undeclared milk in Uprising Brand “Carrot
Drink,” “Beet Drink,” and “Peanut Punch,” distributed by Erlo Distribution Inc., Brooklyn, NY.
People who have severe sensitivity to milk may run the risk of serious or life-threatening
reactions if they consume this product.
The Uprising Brand “Carrot Drink,” “Beet Drink,” and “Peanut Punch” are packaged in 12
ounce glass bottles. The “Carrot Drink” has a product code of “Jul 30 2014” stamped on the
label. The “Beet Drink” and “Peanut Punch” have product codes of “Sep 30 2014” stamped
on the label. All are products of Jamaica. The product was found for sale at a Brooklyn
retail store, however, full distribution of the product is not known.
Routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets’ food
inspectors and subsequent analysis of the product by the New York State Food Laboratory
revealed the product contained milk allergens, which were not declared on the label.
No illnesses have been reported to date to this Department in connection with this
product. Consumers who have purchased Uprising Brand “Carrot Drink”, “Beet Drink” and
in “Peanut Punch”, should not consume the product.
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Carmel Food Group Announces a Voluntary Recall of One Code Date of Mislabeled
Butternut Squash Ravioli Due to Undeclared Allergens
Contact:
Consumer:
John Personeni
(510) 429-0356
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 25, 2014 – Hayward, CA. Carmel Food Group today
issued a voluntary recall of Rising Moon Organics Butternut Squash Ravioli, a frozen
product, because of mixed product in the packages with SELL BY APR 09 2015 (ONLY).
This mislabeling incident has resulted in product which may contain undeclared allergens,
milk, egg, and soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, egg, and soy
run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
Product: Rising Moon Organics Butternut Squash Ravioli, 8 oz, UPC# 7-85030-55557-6.
One Code Date is affected: Pkg. SELL BY APR 09 2015, Case SELL BY 040915 (ONLY
this Sell By date is being recalled).
The product involved was distributed through retail stores nationwide.
The recall was initiated when it was discovered that some packages labeled Butternut
Squash that contain ravioli pieces with a different filling that may include milk, egg, and soy
ingredients.
No illnesses have been reported to date in association with this product.
Consumers can return the product to their place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers
with questions can contact the company at 510-429-0356. Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm,
Pacific Time.
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The TJX Companies, Inc. Recalls "Ecoato" Sweet Paprika Powder Due to Possible
Health Risk
Contact:
Consumer:
1-800-926-6299
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 26, 2014 - Framingham, MA - The TJX Companies,
Inc. today announced it is recalling “ecoato” Sweet Paprika Powder products as they
have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Upon learning of the potential
risk from the Food and Drug Administration, the Company took rapid action to alert
its stores to remove the product from store shelves immediately and has put in place
additional measures to prevent sales of the product.
The specific product being recalled comes in a 160 gram, light green tin package and
is marked as lot #8147, with an expiration date of October 2015.
The Company estimates that approximately 150 units were sold between June 2014
and July 2014 at its T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods stores in the followi ng 19
states/regions:
Alabama
Maryland
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Massachusetts
South Carolina
District of Columbia
Mississippi
Tennessee
Florida
New Hampshire
Texas
Georgia
New York
Virginia
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Illinois
North Carolina
Louisiana
Puerto Rico
While no illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue,
consumers who have purchased a product under this lot of “ecoato” Sweet Paprika
Powder are urged to return it to any T.J. Maxx, Marshalls or HomeGoods store for a
full refund. Consumers with questions should contact the Company at 1-800-9266299.
In addition to actions taken to remove the product from store shelves, further sale of
the product has been suspended while the Food and Drug Administration and the
Company continue their investigation as to the source of the problem.
The potential for contamination was noted after spot testing by the Food and Drug
Administration revealed the presence of Salmonella in some samples of the product.
Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections
in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which
may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances,
infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and
producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected
aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
About The TJX Companies, Inc.
The TJX Companies, Inc. is the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home
fashions in the U.S. and worldwide. As of May 3, 2014, the end of the Company’s first
quarter, the Company operated a total of 3,256 stores in six countries, the United
States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, and Poland, and three ecommerce sites. These include 1,085 T.J. Maxx, 947 Marshalls, 458 HomeGoods and
4 Sierra Trading Post stores, as well as tjmaxx.com and sierratradingpost.com, in the
United States; 230 Winners, 92 HomeSense, and 32 Marshalls stores in Canada; and
380 T.K. Maxx and 28 HomeSense stores, as well as tkmaxx.com, in Europe. TJX’s
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