American Pie Recalls Marie Callender Turtle Pies Because of a Possible
Health Risk
Contact:
American Pie, LLC
1-888-339-7437, x3987
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Woodbury, NY -- August 25, 2007 -- American
Pie, LLC, Woodbury, NY, is voluntarily recalling 1440 cases of its Marie
Callender Turtle Pies with date codes 07 (from military time 11:45 up to
and including 16:00) 143 because the product was inadvertently shipped
prior to the company obtaining satisfactory microbial test results. No
specific pathogens were found. The recall is being conducted as a
precautionary measure. Consumption of this product may lead to
gastrointestinal illness, nausea, or vomiting.
The product was shipped to the following locations:
Kroger Supermarkets: Columbus, OH; Houston, TX; Roanoke, VA; Dallas, TX;
Atlanta, GA; Memphis, TN; Shelbyville, TN; Louisville, KY;
Giant Eagle Supermarkets: Akron, Canton, Lake, Cleveland, Columbus,
Erie, Toledo, Johnston (all in Ohio); also New Castle, MD; Pittsburgh,
PA; and Youngstown, WV;
Hy-Vee Supermarkets: Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Maryland,
Nebraska, and South Dakota.
There was no direct foreign distribution.
The pies are packaged in 28oz. boxes with UPC code 12781 10280.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the product had
been distributed without company authorization.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this
situation.
Consumers who have purchased Marie Callender Turtle Pies with the above
date codes are urged to return them to the place of purchase. Consumers
with questions may contact the company at 1-888-339-7437, x3987.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Everlasting Distributors, Inc. Recalls Blue Ocean Smoked Indian Sardine Tamban Because of Possible Health Risk
Everlasting Distributors, Inc. Recalls Blue Ocean Smoked Indian Sardine
Tamban Because of Possible Health Risk
Contact:
Richard Ng
201-823-0800
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Bayonne, NJ -- August 29, 2007 -- Everlasting
Distributors, Inc. of Bayonne, NJ, is recalling its Blue Ocean Smoked
Indian Sardine Tamban 8oz. packaged frozen products because it has the
potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium
which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned
not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.
Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the
following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and
trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness
of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be
common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek
immediate medical attention.
Blue Ocean Smoked Indian Sardine Tamban was distributed in New York and
New Jersey areas and it reached consumers through retail stores.
Blue Ocean Indian Sardine Tamban comes in an uncoded white styropor foam
tray and vacuum packed with a clear plastic bag.
The potential for contamination was noted after routing testing.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
Consumers who have purchased the Blue Ocean Smoked Indian Sardine Tamban
8oz. frozen product are urged to return them to the place of purchase
for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Everlasting
Distributors, Inc. at (201) 823-0800.
Tamban Because of Possible Health Risk
Contact:
Richard Ng
201-823-0800
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Bayonne, NJ -- August 29, 2007 -- Everlasting
Distributors, Inc. of Bayonne, NJ, is recalling its Blue Ocean Smoked
Indian Sardine Tamban 8oz. packaged frozen products because it has the
potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium
which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned
not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.
Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the
following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and
trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness
of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be
common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek
immediate medical attention.
Blue Ocean Smoked Indian Sardine Tamban was distributed in New York and
New Jersey areas and it reached consumers through retail stores.
Blue Ocean Indian Sardine Tamban comes in an uncoded white styropor foam
tray and vacuum packed with a clear plastic bag.
The potential for contamination was noted after routing testing.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
Consumers who have purchased the Blue Ocean Smoked Indian Sardine Tamban
8oz. frozen product are urged to return them to the place of purchase
for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Everlasting
Distributors, Inc. at (201) 823-0800.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Stirrings LLC Participates in Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Rimmer Brand Mojito Cocktail Garnish
Stirrings LLC Participates in Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Rimmer(r)
Brand Mojito Cocktail Garnish Due to Possible Health Risk from
Contaminated Raw Ingredient Supplied by Van de Vries Spice Corporation
Contact:
Paul Nardone
508-324-9800
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Stirrings LLC, of Fall River, Massachusetts is
recalling its 3.5 oz packages of Rimmer(r) Brand Mojito Cocktail Garnish
(UPC# 80999 00046) with the best by codes 10/27/08, 10/30/08, 11/23/08,
12/01/08, 12/04/08 and 01/03/09 printed on the side of the tin. The
recall may involve approximately 5,000 cases of its Rimmer(r) Brand
Mojito Cocktail Garnish supplied by Van de Vries Spice Corporation
(formerly Atlantic Quality Spice) of Edison, NJ because they have the
potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Although Stirrings LLC's
tests of finished product samples were negative for the presence of
Salmonella, parsley powder, one of several ingredients supplied by Van
de Vries Spice, tested positive for Salmonella.
The presence of Salmonella 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 serious illnesses such
as arterial infections (i.e. infected aneurysms), endocarditis and
arthritis.
Rimmer(r) Brand Mojito Cocktail Garnish was distributed nationwide
through distributors, retail stores, internet sales and cocktail
establishments.
Immediately after Van de Vries brought to Stirrings attention that a
parsley powder used in a single lot of Mojito Rimmer product potentially
could contain Salmonella based on FDA testing, Stirrings retained expert
laboratories, primarily Shuster Laboratories of Canton, Massachusetts to
test samples of its Mojito Rimmer product for Salmonella. Testing of 24
samples drawn from the Van de Vries lot of Mojito Rimmer failed to
reveal the presence of Salmonella in the Mojito Rimmer product.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
Stirrings CEO Paul Nardone explained, "We have removed parsley powder
from our Rimmer Cocktail Garnish formula. This ingredient represents
less than one half of one percent of the blend and was used primarily as
a natural colorant." Nardone further stated, "We have initiated a recall
as a precaution and assurance to our customers that we stand behind our
product quality 100%."
Consumers who have purchased Rimmer(r) Brand Mojito Cocktail Garnish
with the best by codes noted above are asked to return it to the place
of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the
Company toll-free at 866-648-8239.
Brand Mojito Cocktail Garnish Due to Possible Health Risk from
Contaminated Raw Ingredient Supplied by Van de Vries Spice Corporation
Contact:
Paul Nardone
508-324-9800
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Stirrings LLC, of Fall River, Massachusetts is
recalling its 3.5 oz packages of Rimmer(r) Brand Mojito Cocktail Garnish
(UPC# 80999 00046) with the best by codes 10/27/08, 10/30/08, 11/23/08,
12/01/08, 12/04/08 and 01/03/09 printed on the side of the tin. The
recall may involve approximately 5,000 cases of its Rimmer(r) Brand
Mojito Cocktail Garnish supplied by Van de Vries Spice Corporation
(formerly Atlantic Quality Spice) of Edison, NJ because they have the
potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Although Stirrings LLC's
tests of finished product samples were negative for the presence of
Salmonella, parsley powder, one of several ingredients supplied by Van
de Vries Spice, tested positive for Salmonella.
The presence of Salmonella 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 serious illnesses such
as arterial infections (i.e. infected aneurysms), endocarditis and
arthritis.
Rimmer(r) Brand Mojito Cocktail Garnish was distributed nationwide
through distributors, retail stores, internet sales and cocktail
establishments.
Immediately after Van de Vries brought to Stirrings attention that a
parsley powder used in a single lot of Mojito Rimmer product potentially
could contain Salmonella based on FDA testing, Stirrings retained expert
laboratories, primarily Shuster Laboratories of Canton, Massachusetts to
test samples of its Mojito Rimmer product for Salmonella. Testing of 24
samples drawn from the Van de Vries lot of Mojito Rimmer failed to
reveal the presence of Salmonella in the Mojito Rimmer product.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
Stirrings CEO Paul Nardone explained, "We have removed parsley powder
from our Rimmer Cocktail Garnish formula. This ingredient represents
less than one half of one percent of the blend and was used primarily as
a natural colorant." Nardone further stated, "We have initiated a recall
as a precaution and assurance to our customers that we stand behind our
product quality 100%."
Consumers who have purchased Rimmer(r) Brand Mojito Cocktail Garnish
with the best by codes noted above are asked to return it to the place
of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the
Company toll-free at 866-648-8239.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Metz Fresh Announces Voluntary Recall of Spinach
Metz Fresh Announces Voluntary Recall of Spinach
Contact:
Metz Fresh
831-386-1018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Salinas, CA -- August 28, 2007 -- Metz Fresh,
LLC is voluntarily recalling bagged spinach as a result of a positive
test for Salmonella found during routine company testing.
The spinach is distributed under the label Metz Fresh, in both retail
and food service packages. These include 10 and 16 oz bags as well as
4-2.5 lb. and 4 lb. cartons. The only Metz Fresh product affected is
spinach that bears the tracking codes 12208114, 12208214 and 12208314.
It was distributed in the continental United States and Canada.
There have been no reports of illness or problems related to this
spinach.
Salmonella is a common food borne pathogen that can cause severe
illnesses, including fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. While most
individuals recover in three to five days without medical intervention,
the infection can be life-threatening to young children, the elderly and
those with compromised immune systems. Consumers with any of these
symptoms should call their physician.
Consumers are advised to discard this product or return it to the place
of purchase for a refund. Consumers with questions about the recall
should contact 831-386-1018.
"Nothing is more important to Metz Fresh than the safety of our
consumers, period," said Andrew Cumming, President of Metz Fresh. "As
soon as we learned of the presumptive positive test, we directed all
customers to hold all boxes of the spinach affected as a precaution.
Now, with this positive test confirmation, there is no question that we
would recall and destroy all spinach bearing these three codes."
The positive test came during independent lab testing Metz Fresh
conducts on all of its products. Through its labeling and numbering
system, Metz Fresh has already tracked, located and put 'holds' on the
vast majority of the cartons of spinach affected. That spinach will not
be released into the marketplace.
While the positive test came from only one sample of many on three
packing lines, Metz Fresh has, as a precaution, chosen to recall all of
the spinach from the 'field lot' packed that day on all three lines.
Metz Fresh is keeping appropriate authorities updated on the status of
the voluntary recall.
Contact:
Metz Fresh
831-386-1018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Salinas, CA -- August 28, 2007 -- Metz Fresh,
LLC is voluntarily recalling bagged spinach as a result of a positive
test for Salmonella found during routine company testing.
The spinach is distributed under the label Metz Fresh, in both retail
and food service packages. These include 10 and 16 oz bags as well as
4-2.5 lb. and 4 lb. cartons. The only Metz Fresh product affected is
spinach that bears the tracking codes 12208114, 12208214 and 12208314.
It was distributed in the continental United States and Canada.
There have been no reports of illness or problems related to this
spinach.
Salmonella is a common food borne pathogen that can cause severe
illnesses, including fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. While most
individuals recover in three to five days without medical intervention,
the infection can be life-threatening to young children, the elderly and
those with compromised immune systems. Consumers with any of these
symptoms should call their physician.
Consumers are advised to discard this product or return it to the place
of purchase for a refund. Consumers with questions about the recall
should contact 831-386-1018.
"Nothing is more important to Metz Fresh than the safety of our
consumers, period," said Andrew Cumming, President of Metz Fresh. "As
soon as we learned of the presumptive positive test, we directed all
customers to hold all boxes of the spinach affected as a precaution.
Now, with this positive test confirmation, there is no question that we
would recall and destroy all spinach bearing these three codes."
The positive test came during independent lab testing Metz Fresh
conducts on all of its products. Through its labeling and numbering
system, Metz Fresh has already tracked, located and put 'holds' on the
vast majority of the cartons of spinach affected. That spinach will not
be released into the marketplace.
While the positive test came from only one sample of many on three
packing lines, Metz Fresh has, as a precaution, chosen to recall all of
the spinach from the 'field lot' packed that day on all three lines.
Metz Fresh is keeping appropriate authorities updated on the status of
the voluntary recall.
Bella Cucina Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Walnuts in Death by Chocolate Cookies
Bella Cucina Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Walnuts in Death by
Chocolate Cookies
Contact:
Bella Cucina
678-539-8400
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Atlanta, GA -- August 27, 2007 -- Bella Cucina
of Atlanta, Georgia is recalling units of Death by Chocolate cookies if
your bag does not correctly state that the product contains walnuts.
People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Walnuts run the risk
of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these
products.
Death by Chocolate cookies may have been sold directly to consumers in
the following retail stores:
Store
Contact Information
Ballins, LTD
Wendy Legarde
550 Elmwood Park Blvd
Suite B
Harahan, LA 70123
At Home Store
At Home Store
Rosie Witherspoon
52 N. Main St
Fairfield, IA 52556
Perfect Package
Perfect Package
Attn:Robin
263 Park Ave
Worcester, MA 1609
USA
Lincoln Finishing Touches-NE
Lincoln Finishing Touches-NE
Attn: Linda Spurrier
3945 S. 48t
Lincoln, NE 68506
USA
Farm Fresh To You Store
Farm Fresh To You Store
Freeman O Barsotti
1 Ferry Building
Shop 9
San Francisco, CA 94105
The Fig Pantry
The Fig Pantry (bill)
Attn: Jennifer
21800 Schellville Rd
Suite C
Sonoma, CA 95476
USA
Black Salt
Black Salt
c/o:Scott Weinstein-Fish Marke
4883 MacArthur Blvd NW
Washington, DC 20007
Great American
Great American
Attn: Amy Hamilton-Hails
4121 16th Street N.
St Petersberg, FL 33703
Kiawah Island Resort
Osprey Point
Attn: Ashley Agapion Magee
700 Governors Dr.
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
Trapp & Co
Trapp & Co.
Attn: Helga/Steven
4110 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
US
Joli Home and Events
Joli Home & Events
Cheryl Hunter
8B Market
Beaufort, SC 29906
James Welch
James Welch
James Welch
260 Balfour Drive
Winter Park, FL 32792
Crabby Chic
Crabby Chic
Attn: Pam Teebo
4407 Cascade Rd
Wilmington, NC 28409
McArdles Forest and Garden Center
McArdle's Forest & Garden Ctr
Attn :Sari
48 Arch Street
Greenwich, CT 6830
BCAF Grand Central Station
Bella Cucina Artful Food - GCS
1870 Murphy Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30310
Wines of Distinction, Inc.
Wines of Distinction, Inc.
Attn: Katherine Rose
230 E Main St
Abingdon, VA 24210
USA
Domaine Carneros
Domaine Carneros
Attn:Rose
1240 Duhig Road
Napa, CA 94559
Build a Basket
Build A Basket
Attn: Mena F/Scott Maybaum
32 Rte 10 West
East Hanover, NJ 07936
USA
Design Line Interiors
Design Line Interiors
Attn:Connie
4863 Shawline Street
Ste. E
San Diego, CA 92111
USA
BCAF Virginia Highlands
BCAF-Virginia Highlands
1050 North Highland Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30306
Nest
Nest
Attn: Mary Matheson
4699 South Hollady Blvd
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
Counrty Store - CA
Country Store -CA
Attn:Carol L Holmes
2408 W. Adrian Street
Newberry, CA 91320
Graeagle Gift Shop
NO CONTACT
Moravian Florist
Moravian Florist
Attn: Sue Kirchhoffer
2286 Richmond Rd.
Staten Island, NY 10306
USA
The Cheshire Cat
The Cheshire Cat
Scott Comstock
34121 N. Rt 45
Grayslake, IL 60030
Kimball Shop
Kimball Shop
Nancey Kimball
135 Main St. NE
Harbor,ME 04662
USA
Sayville General Store Inc
Sayville General Store, Inc
Attn: Jackie
44 Main Street
Sayville, NY 11782
Chintz & Company
Chintz & Company
Attn: Nicole de Goutiere
1720 Store St
Victoria, BC V8W 1V5
Canada
English Green Interiors
English Green Interiors
Attn: Deborah Green
P. O BOx 2541
Cashiers, NC 28717
Bella Donna Designs
Bella Donna Designs
Attn:Donna
131 Hurst Cir
Franklin, NC 28734
Equipment Di Vin
Equipment Di Vin
Cheryl Webster
1412 Larimer Street
Denver, CO 80202
Celebrations - FL
Celebrations-FL
Attn: Debbie
717 N. 12th Ave.
Pensacola, FL 32501
French's Kitchen & Bath
French's Kitchen & Bath
202 5th St
Hollister, CA 95023
USA
Fanciful Gift Baskets
Fanciful Gift Baskets
Attn: Dave
5617 Melrose
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Harris & Clark General Store
Harris & Clark General Store
Anissa Harris
2539 Knox St
Atlanta, Georgia 30317
Breckenridge Cheese and Chocolate
Breckenridge Cheese & Chocolate
Attn: Anne
P.O. Box 3771
Breckenridge, CO 80424
USA
Son of Moon Fine Foods
Son of the Moon
Eva Bunnell
346 South Main St.
Middletown, CT 06457
USA
Roche Bros Supermarket
Roche Bros. #101
165 Linden Street
Wellesley Hill, MA 02481
Tenzie & Co
Tenzie & Co.
1116-A Coolidge Street
Lafayette, LA 70503
USA
Pine Away
Pine Away
216 Main St.
Annapolis, MD 21401
USA
Bee Entertaining
Bee Entertaining
124 S. Webster St
Naperville, IL 60540
USA
The country Farmer
The Country Farmer
1 Bloomer Rd
N. Salem, NY 10560
All stores have been notified of the incident.
The Death by Chocolate cookies is bags are in a 6oz. bag with a sleeve
label. The UPC code for this product is 19193 00020. These cookies have
a three month shelf life. The cookies being recalled were made on June
14, 2007 and also July 5, 2007 for a total of 36 cases, 12 units per
case. The cookie ingredient list did not contain Walnuts.
No Illness have been reported to date.
Consumers should contact Bella Cucina directly at 678.539.8400 so we can
refund or replace the cookie bag.
Chocolate Cookies
Contact:
Bella Cucina
678-539-8400
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Atlanta, GA -- August 27, 2007 -- Bella Cucina
of Atlanta, Georgia is recalling units of Death by Chocolate cookies if
your bag does not correctly state that the product contains walnuts.
People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Walnuts run the risk
of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these
products.
Death by Chocolate cookies may have been sold directly to consumers in
the following retail stores:
Store
Contact Information
Ballins, LTD
Wendy Legarde
550 Elmwood Park Blvd
Suite B
Harahan, LA 70123
At Home Store
At Home Store
Rosie Witherspoon
52 N. Main St
Fairfield, IA 52556
Perfect Package
Perfect Package
Attn:Robin
263 Park Ave
Worcester, MA 1609
USA
Lincoln Finishing Touches-NE
Lincoln Finishing Touches-NE
Attn: Linda Spurrier
3945 S. 48t
Lincoln, NE 68506
USA
Farm Fresh To You Store
Farm Fresh To You Store
Freeman O Barsotti
1 Ferry Building
Shop 9
San Francisco, CA 94105
The Fig Pantry
The Fig Pantry (bill)
Attn: Jennifer
21800 Schellville Rd
Suite C
Sonoma, CA 95476
USA
Black Salt
Black Salt
c/o:Scott Weinstein-Fish Marke
4883 MacArthur Blvd NW
Washington, DC 20007
Great American
Great American
Attn: Amy Hamilton-Hails
4121 16th Street N.
St Petersberg, FL 33703
Kiawah Island Resort
Osprey Point
Attn: Ashley Agapion Magee
700 Governors Dr.
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
Trapp & Co
Trapp & Co.
Attn: Helga/Steven
4110 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
US
Joli Home and Events
Joli Home & Events
Cheryl Hunter
8B Market
Beaufort, SC 29906
James Welch
James Welch
James Welch
260 Balfour Drive
Winter Park, FL 32792
Crabby Chic
Crabby Chic
Attn: Pam Teebo
4407 Cascade Rd
Wilmington, NC 28409
McArdles Forest and Garden Center
McArdle's Forest & Garden Ctr
Attn :Sari
48 Arch Street
Greenwich, CT 6830
BCAF Grand Central Station
Bella Cucina Artful Food - GCS
1870 Murphy Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30310
Wines of Distinction, Inc.
Wines of Distinction, Inc.
Attn: Katherine Rose
230 E Main St
Abingdon, VA 24210
USA
Domaine Carneros
Domaine Carneros
Attn:Rose
1240 Duhig Road
Napa, CA 94559
Build a Basket
Build A Basket
Attn: Mena F/Scott Maybaum
32 Rte 10 West
East Hanover, NJ 07936
USA
Design Line Interiors
Design Line Interiors
Attn:Connie
4863 Shawline Street
Ste. E
San Diego, CA 92111
USA
BCAF Virginia Highlands
BCAF-Virginia Highlands
1050 North Highland Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30306
Nest
Nest
Attn: Mary Matheson
4699 South Hollady Blvd
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
Counrty Store - CA
Country Store -CA
Attn:Carol L Holmes
2408 W. Adrian Street
Newberry, CA 91320
Graeagle Gift Shop
NO CONTACT
Moravian Florist
Moravian Florist
Attn: Sue Kirchhoffer
2286 Richmond Rd.
Staten Island, NY 10306
USA
The Cheshire Cat
The Cheshire Cat
Scott Comstock
34121 N. Rt 45
Grayslake, IL 60030
Kimball Shop
Kimball Shop
Nancey Kimball
135 Main St. NE
Harbor,ME 04662
USA
Sayville General Store Inc
Sayville General Store, Inc
Attn: Jackie
44 Main Street
Sayville, NY 11782
Chintz & Company
Chintz & Company
Attn: Nicole de Goutiere
1720 Store St
Victoria, BC V8W 1V5
Canada
English Green Interiors
English Green Interiors
Attn: Deborah Green
P. O BOx 2541
Cashiers, NC 28717
Bella Donna Designs
Bella Donna Designs
Attn:Donna
131 Hurst Cir
Franklin, NC 28734
Equipment Di Vin
Equipment Di Vin
Cheryl Webster
1412 Larimer Street
Denver, CO 80202
Celebrations - FL
Celebrations-FL
Attn: Debbie
717 N. 12th Ave.
Pensacola, FL 32501
French's Kitchen & Bath
French's Kitchen & Bath
202 5th St
Hollister, CA 95023
USA
Fanciful Gift Baskets
Fanciful Gift Baskets
Attn: Dave
5617 Melrose
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Harris & Clark General Store
Harris & Clark General Store
Anissa Harris
2539 Knox St
Atlanta, Georgia 30317
Breckenridge Cheese and Chocolate
Breckenridge Cheese & Chocolate
Attn: Anne
P.O. Box 3771
Breckenridge, CO 80424
USA
Son of Moon Fine Foods
Son of the Moon
Eva Bunnell
346 South Main St.
Middletown, CT 06457
USA
Roche Bros Supermarket
Roche Bros. #101
165 Linden Street
Wellesley Hill, MA 02481
Tenzie & Co
Tenzie & Co.
1116-A Coolidge Street
Lafayette, LA 70503
USA
Pine Away
Pine Away
216 Main St.
Annapolis, MD 21401
USA
Bee Entertaining
Bee Entertaining
124 S. Webster St
Naperville, IL 60540
USA
The country Farmer
The Country Farmer
1 Bloomer Rd
N. Salem, NY 10560
All stores have been notified of the incident.
The Death by Chocolate cookies is bags are in a 6oz. bag with a sleeve
label. The UPC code for this product is 19193 00020. These cookies have
a three month shelf life. The cookies being recalled were made on June
14, 2007 and also July 5, 2007 for a total of 36 cases, 12 units per
case. The cookie ingredient list did not contain Walnuts.
No Illness have been reported to date.
Consumers should contact Bella Cucina directly at 678.539.8400 so we can
refund or replace the cookie bag.
Monday, August 27, 2007
Revised: FDA Expands Warning on Eating Raw Oysters from Hood Canal in Washington State
This release was updated on August 27, 2007 to include additional areas of distribution.
FDA News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 24, 2007
Media Inquiries:
Michael Herndon, 301-827-6242
Consumer Inquiries:
888-INFO-FDA
FDA Expands Warning on Eating Raw Oysters from
Hood Canal in Washington State
Additional Growing Area Linked to Illness Outbreaks
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to eat raw oysters harvested from an additional part (growing area 5) of the southern tip of Hood Canal in Washington state due to a foodborne illness outbreak caused by Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria. This follows an earlier outbreak and August 10 warning about oysters harvested from growing area 6 of Hood Canal.
Symptoms of the illness, vibriosis, include watery diarrhea, often with abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, fever, and chills. Usually these symptoms occur within 24 hours of ingestion and last no more than three days. Severe disease is rare and occurs most commonly in people with weakened immune systems. Those who believe they have experienced these symptoms after consuming raw oysters should consult their health care provider and contact their local health department.
Raw oysters harvested from growing area 5 in Hood Canal from July 31 through August 20, 2007 have caused at least six people to become ill in Washington state. To date, records indicate that raw oysters from the area were distributed to Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Washington state, British Columbia (Canada). Bali (Indonesia), Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand.
The Washington State Department of Health has closed the growing area associated with the illness and has asked commercial oyster harvesters and dealers who obtained oysters from this area to recall them.
Consumers who have recently purchased oysters should check with the place of purchase and ask if they were harvested from the affected growing areas. The recall involves both shucked oysters and oyster in the shell (shell stock oysters).
Those with weakened immune systems, including people affected by HIV/AIDS, chronic alcohol abuse, liver, stomach, or blood disorders, cancer, diabetes, or kidney disease, should avoid eating raw oysters, regardless of where they are harvested.
FDA advises that consumers can continue to enjoy oysters in many cooked preparations by doing the following:
At Restaurants and other Foodservice Establishments:
* Order oysters fully cooked.
In the Shell:
* Purchase oysters with the shells closed
* Throw away any oysters with shells already opened.
* Never allow raw seafood to come into contact with cooked food.
* Boil or steam the oysters:
* Boil oysters until the shells open. Once shells open, boil for an additional three to five minutes.
* To steam-add oysters to water that is already steaming and cook live oysters until the shells open, once open steam for another four to nine minutes.
* Use smaller pots to boil or steam oysters. Using larger pots, or cooking too many oysters at one time,
* Discard any oysters that do not open during cooking.
Shucked Oysters:
* Never allow raw seafood to come into contact with cooked food.
* Cook the oysters in one of the following ways:
* Boil or simmer shucked oysters for at least three minutes or until the edges curl. \
* Fry at 375° F for at least three minutes.
* Broil three inches from heat for three minutes.
* Bake at 450° F for 10 minutes.
For more information:
Hood canal oyster area closed - second closure due to illness outbreak
www.doh.wa.gov/Publicat/2007_news/07-143.htm
FDA News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 24, 2007
Media Inquiries:
Michael Herndon, 301-827-6242
Consumer Inquiries:
888-INFO-FDA
FDA Expands Warning on Eating Raw Oysters from
Hood Canal in Washington State
Additional Growing Area Linked to Illness Outbreaks
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to eat raw oysters harvested from an additional part (growing area 5) of the southern tip of Hood Canal in Washington state due to a foodborne illness outbreak caused by Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria. This follows an earlier outbreak and August 10 warning
Symptoms of the illness, vibriosis, include watery diarrhea, often with abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, fever, and chills. Usually these symptoms occur within 24 hours of ingestion and last no more than three days. Severe disease is rare and occurs most commonly in people with weakened immune systems. Those who believe they have experienced these symptoms after consuming raw oysters should consult their health care provider and contact their local health department.
Raw oysters harvested from growing area 5 in Hood Canal from July 31 through August 20, 2007 have caused at least six people to become ill in Washington state. To date, records indicate that raw oysters from the area were distributed to Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Washington state, British Columbia (Canada). Bali (Indonesia), Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand.
The Washington State Department of Health has closed the growing area associated with the illness and has asked commercial oyster harvesters and dealers who obtained oysters from this area to recall them.
Consumers who have recently purchased oysters should check with the place of purchase and ask if they were harvested from the affected growing areas. The recall involves both shucked oysters and oyster in the shell (shell stock oysters).
Those with weakened immune systems, including people affected by HIV/AIDS, chronic alcohol abuse, liver, stomach, or blood disorders, cancer, diabetes, or kidney disease, should avoid eating raw oysters, regardless of where they are harvested.
FDA advises that consumers can continue to enjoy oysters in many cooked preparations by doing the following:
At Restaurants and other Foodservice Establishments:
* Order oysters fully cooked.
In the Shell:
* Purchase oysters with the shells closed
* Throw away any oysters with shells already opened.
* Never allow raw seafood to come into contact with cooked food.
* Boil or steam the oysters:
* Boil oysters until the shells open. Once shells open, boil for an additional three to five minutes.
* To steam-add oysters to water that is already steaming and cook live oysters until the shells open, once open steam for another four to nine minutes.
* Use smaller pots to boil or steam oysters. Using larger pots, or cooking too many oysters at one time,
* Discard any oysters that do not open during cooking.
Shucked Oysters:
* Never allow raw seafood to come into contact with cooked food.
* Cook the oysters in one of the following ways:
* Boil or simmer shucked oysters for at least three minutes or until the edges curl. \
* Fry at 375° F for at least three minutes.
* Broil three inches from heat for three minutes.
* Bake at 450° F for 10 minutes.
For more information:
Hood canal oyster area closed - second closure due to illness outbreak
www.doh.wa.gov/Publicat/2007_news/07-143.htm
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Mars Petcare US, Inc. Recalls Dry Dog Food
FDA News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 25, 2007
Media Inquiries:
Michael Herndon, 301-827-6242
Consumer Inquiries:
888-INFO-FDA
Mars Petcare US, Inc. Recalls Dry Dog Food
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers that Mars
Petcare US, Inc. has recalled two dry dog food products because of the
potential contamination with Salmonella Schwarzengrund.
The Mars Petcare US, based in Franklin, Tenn. is voluntarily recalling
five-pound bags of Krasdale Gravy dry dog food sold in Connecticut,
Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, and 50-pound bags
of Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula dry food sold in Pennsylvania.
The FDA conducted tests on 10 samples, representing seven product brands
from the company. Each sample (same size and brand of product) consisted
of 15 subsamples, for a total of 150 subsamples. Tests of the 150
subsamples revealed two positive samples; one from the Krasdale Gravy
dry food and another from Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula dry
food.
Salmonella can potentially be transferred to people handling pet food,
especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having
contact with the product or any surfaces exposed to the product. To
date, there have been 64 cases of illness in humans related to
Salmonella Schwarzengrund reported to the U.S. Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC); however, none of the reported cases have
been directly linked to the recalled product that was tested. The FDA is
working with local and state officials, and with officials at the CDC in
the investigation.
Here is identification information on the recalled products:
Product: Krasdale Gravy dry dog food
Size: Five-pound bag
UPC Code: 7513062596
Best By Date: July 16, 2008 & July 17, 2008
Best By Date Location: Back of bag
Distribution: Stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New
York, and Pennsylvania
Product: Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula dry dog food
Size: 50-pound bag
UPC Code: 4286900062
Best By Date: July 12, 2008
Best By Date Location: Back of bag
Distribution: Stores in Reedsland and Richlandtown, Pa.
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.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or
bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased
appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Well animals can be carriers and
infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled
product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
Consumers with questions about the recalled product should call Mars
Petcare US, Inc. at 866-298-8332.
For more information:
Safe Handling Tips for Pet Foods and Treats
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 25, 2007
Media Inquiries:
Michael Herndon, 301-827-6242
Consumer Inquiries:
888-INFO-FDA
Mars Petcare US, Inc. Recalls Dry Dog Food
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers that Mars
Petcare US, Inc. has recalled two dry dog food products because of the
potential contamination with Salmonella Schwarzengrund.
The Mars Petcare US, based in Franklin, Tenn. is voluntarily recalling
five-pound bags of Krasdale Gravy dry dog food sold in Connecticut,
Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, and 50-pound bags
of Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula dry food sold in Pennsylvania.
The FDA conducted tests on 10 samples, representing seven product brands
from the company. Each sample (same size and brand of product) consisted
of 15 subsamples, for a total of 150 subsamples. Tests of the 150
subsamples revealed two positive samples; one from the Krasdale Gravy
dry food and another from Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula dry
food.
Salmonella can potentially be transferred to people handling pet food,
especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having
contact with the product or any surfaces exposed to the product. To
date, there have been 64 cases of illness in humans related to
Salmonella Schwarzengrund reported to the U.S. Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC); however, none of the reported cases have
been directly linked to the recalled product that was tested. The FDA is
working with local and state officials, and with officials at the CDC in
the investigation.
Here is identification information on the recalled products:
Product: Krasdale Gravy dry dog food
Size: Five-pound bag
UPC Code: 7513062596
Best By Date: July 16, 2008 & July 17, 2008
Best By Date Location: Back of bag
Distribution: Stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New
York, and Pennsylvania
Product: Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula dry dog food
Size: 50-pound bag
UPC Code: 4286900062
Best By Date: July 12, 2008
Best By Date Location: Back of bag
Distribution: Stores in Reedsland and Richlandtown, Pa.
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.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or
bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased
appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Well animals can be carriers and
infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled
product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
Consumers with questions about the recalled product should call Mars
Petcare US, Inc. at 866-298-8332.
For more information:
Safe Handling Tips for Pet Foods and Treats
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