Carnivore Meat Company, LLC Voluntarily Issues a Recall for One Lot of Frozen Pet Food

Carnivore Meat Company, LLC

info@vitalessentialsraw.com

920-370-6542

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers. Always use caution when handling raw foods.

Animals with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some animals will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy animals can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your animal has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

The single lot involved in this voluntary recall is:

Vital Essentials Frozen Chicken Patties Entrée for Dogs, Net wt. 6 lbs.

UPC 33211 00807, Lot # 11475, Best by date 20161108 (11/08/16)

The “Best By” date code and lot # is located on the back of the package. The affected product was distributed in CA, FL, GA, RI, TX and WA.

The Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) selected and tested product as part of a national collection initiative, which was issued by the Center of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) on June 3, 2015. The FDA notified Carnivore Meat Company that one of samples collected, tested positive for Salmonella, bacteria commonly associated with fresh and frozen poultry, in human and in pet products. The company has received no complaints or reports of illness. No other product manufactured by Carnivore is involved in this voluntary recall.

If you are a consumer and have purchased a bag of Vital Essentials Frozen Chicken Patties, net wt. 6 lbs., with the “Best By” date code of 20161108 (11/08/16) and lot # 11475, we ask that you please call 920-370-6542 Monday-Friday 9:00AM-4:00PM CST and someone will assist you in obtaining replacement or a full refund from your local retailer for your original purchase. If your package has been opened, please dispose of the raw food in a safe manner by securing it in a covered trash receptacle.

Consumer Questions

Representatives are available from Monday – Friday 9:00AM – 4:00PM CST at 920-370-6542.

Mahina Mele Farms, LLC Recalls Macadamia Nut Products Due To Possible Health Risk

Jason or Kollette Stith, Owners, 1-808-328-8987

Mahina Mele Farms, LLC is recalling the following products after FDA testing found Salmonella in macadamia nuts. 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.

The following products are involved in the recall. They were distributed to retail stores in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Maryland, and Virginia from Oct 21- Nov 25, 2015 and involve three lot numbers 026, 027, 029.

PRODUCT UPC LOT # SIZE

Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts 689076792677 026,027,029 6oz (salted) plastic bag

Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts 689076793575 026,027,029 6oz (unsalted) plastic bag

Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts 689076792776 026,027,029 16oz (unsalted) plastic bag

Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts 689076792974 026,027,029 16oz (salted) plastic bag

Bulk Macadamia nuts – 026,027,029 5lb bag (salted and unsalted; wholes and pieces)

Baby Bruddah’s Mac Nut Buttah 753182242019 026,027,029 12oz, plastic tub

Baby Bruddah’s Chocolate Mac Nut Buttah 73518224204 026,027,029 12oz, plastic tub

To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection with these products. In the interest of public health and safety, we are recalling all products processed from this batch of macadamia nuts.

Customers who have purchased the above products should not consume them and should return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund or replacement. Mahina Mele Farms, LLC will reimburse the wholesaler for any returned product.

These products were shipped between Oct. 21 and Nov 25, 2015 and are from LOTS 026, 027, 029.

If you have any questions, call Jason or Kollette Stith at 808 328 8987, Monday-Friday, 8-4 HST

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.

Master Herbs, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of All Lots of Licorice Coughing Liquid Due to the Presence of Morphine

Consumers: Master Herbs, Inc., 999herbs@gmail.com

626-319-9915

Pomona, CA, Master Herbs, Inc. is voluntarily recalling ALL LOTS of Licorice Coughing Liquid, cough syrup in 100 ml bottles to the consumer level. This product has been found to contain morphine, which is an opioid, and it is not declared on the label. Opioid is an ingredient of Compound Camphor. Compound Camphor is declared on the label of the product, but not its ingredients.

Consumers using this product may not be aware they are ingesting morphine. The unware ingestion of morphine can lead to life-threatening respiratory depression and death. Because the morphine contained in this product is not identified on the label there is a risk that patients who are hypersensitive to morphine could suffer severe allergic reactions. In addition young children with a respiratory illness are vulnerable to respiratory depression from opioids and should not be exposed to morphine in any event. To this date Master Herbs, Inc. is not aware of adverse events associated with use of the product.

The product is used for the temporary relief of cough due to cold, minor throat and bronchial irritations. The product can also be identified by the Chinese Product Name:Licorice Coughing Liquid The product was distributed to Chinese grocery stores in various cities in California, New Jersey, Hawaii, Illinois, Ohio and Nevada.

Master Herbs, Inc. is notifying its distributors and customers by phone or fax and is arranging for return of all recalled products. Consumers that have product which is being recalled should stop using the product and return it to place of purchase. Retailer and wholesalers should stop distributing the product, quarantine any remaining inventory and make arrangements to return the product.

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Master Herbs, Inc. by phone at 626-319-9915 Monday through Friday from 10:00am – 5:00pm PST or anytime via email at 999herbs@gmail.com. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they believe they have experienced any adverse events related with use of this product.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm

Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 FREE to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Snapp’s Ferry Packing Company Recalls Beef Product Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

Class I Recall 007-2016

Health Risk: High Jan 20, 2016

Congressional and Public Affairs

Gabrielle N. Johnston

(202) 720-9113

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2016 – Snapp’s Ferry Packing Company, an Afton, Tenn. establishment, is recalling approximately 410 pounds of beef product that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The ground beef item was produced on Nov. 20, 2015. The following product is subject to recall: [View Label]

5-lb. packages of “Ground Beef,” with a packaging date of Nov. 20, 2015.

The product subject to recall bears establishment number “Est. 9085” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The item was distributed to restaurants in the Knoxville, Tenn. area. None of this product was sold at retail.

The problem was discovered on Jan. 19, 2016, when a positive result for E. coli O157:H7 from FSIS testing was traced back to the establishment as a result of an ongoing illness investigation in Tennessee. FSIS is continuing to work with our public health partners at the Tennessee Department of Health and Knox County Health Department on this investigation and will provide updated information as it becomes available.

E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps 2–8 days (3–4 days, on average) after exposure the organism. While most people recover within a week, some develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). This condition can occur among persons of any age but is most common in children under 5-years old and older adults. It is marked by easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. Persons who experience these symptoms should seek emergency medical care immediately.

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.

FSIS advises all consumers to safely prepare their raw meat products, including fresh and frozen, and only consume ground beef that has been cooked to a temperature of 160° F. The only way to confirm ground and boneless beef products are cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures internal temperature, http://1.usa.gov/1cDxcDQ.

Media and consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Jeremy Southerland, Owner, at (423) 638-7001.

Fresh Express Announces Precautionary Recall of a Limited Quantity of 12 oz. Baby Spinach Due to Possible Allergen Exposure

Fresh Express Consumer Response Center

800-242-3472 FREE

Fresh Express Incorporated is voluntarily issuing a precautionary recall of 350 cases of 12 oz. Fresh Express Baby Spinach with a Product Code of G010A17A and Use-By Date of January 24 due to a possible exposure to a tree nut allergen (almond). Fresh Express representatives are already coordinating with stores to remove the recalled product from retail stores where distributed, primarily in Eastern and Southeastern states. No other Fresh Express products are included in this recall.

No illnesses are reported.

The recall was necessitated when a portion of a single almond was inadvertently introduced into the production supply. In order to safeguard the health and wellbeing of consumers, Fresh Express is conducting a precautionary recall of product that could have come into contact with the almond during this isolated incident. In some individuals the consumption of an undisclosed allergen, such as tree nuts, could be life-threatening.

Fresh Express takes all matters of food safety very seriously, including the issue of allergens. Company procedures and programs stringently follow all mandated regulations and focus on preventive measures designed to minimize potential risks. Fresh Express is coordinating closely with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is conducting a full investigation into this isolated event.

Consumers in possession of the recalled product should discard it. A refund is available where purchased or by contacting the Fresh Express Consumer Response Center toll-free at (800) 242-5472 FREE during the hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time.

Recalled Product Details

Fresh Express Baby Spinach – 12 oz. bag

Product Code of G010A17A and Use-By Date of January 24 located in the upper right hand corner on the front of the bag

UPC Code of 0 71279 27111 8 located on the reverse side of the bag by the bar code

Recalled Product Distribution

Fresh Express Precautionary Recall, Baby Spinach – 1/15/16

(No other Fresh Express Salads are included in this recall)

Brand PRODUCT NAME SIZE UPC PRODUCTION CODE BEST IF USED BY DATE POSSIBLE DISTRIBUTION STATES

Fresh Express Baby Spinach 12 oz. 0 71279 27111 8 G010A17A 24-Jan CT, DE, FL, GA, MA, ME, MD, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA

Heritage International (USA) Inc, Voluntarily Recalls One Lot of Raw Cashew Pieces Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

Consumers: Trader Joe’s Customer Relations, 626-599-3817

Heritage International (USA) Inc. of Compton, CA is voluntarily recalling one lot of Trader Joe’s Raw Cashew Pieces with the following code “BEST BEFORE 07.17.2016TF4” because of potential contamination 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 (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 recall only affects one specific lot of Trader Joe’s Raw Cashew Pieces. The product comes in a 16 ounce, clear, non-resealable plastic package (with a barcode number of 00505154) and with the following lot code, “BEST BEFORE 07.17.2016TF4.” The “BEST BEFORE” information can be found on the backside of the package above the barcode.

The product was distributed only to Trader Joe’s stores in Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C. and Wisconsin.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The voluntary recall was initiated by Heritage International (USA) Inc., after routine testing by an FDA contract laboratory revealed the presence of Salmonella in one lot of Raw Cashew Pieces. Other lots tested by the FDA contract laboratory and further testing of this lot by Trader Joe’s resulted in no additional findings of contamination.

Customers who have purchased the specified lot code (BEST BEFORE 07.17.2016TF4) of Raw Cashew Pieces are urged not to eat the product, and to dispose of it or return it to any Trader Joe’s for a full refund. Customers may call Trader Joe’s Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817 6:00AM-6:00PM PST, Monday – Friday, with any questions.

Blendtech Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk Allergen in Uncle Buck’s Fish Batter Mix – Original

Consumers BlendTech Inc, 1-844-265-7354, 1-316-941-9660

BlendTech Inc of Wichita, KS, is voluntarily recalling one lot of Uncle Buck’s Fish Batter Mix – Original due to the presence of an undeclared milk ingredient. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled Batter Mix was distributed in Bass Pro Shops stores nationwide and through mail order.

The affected product is packaged in a 22 ounce, yellow plastic bottle with black cap, UPC 9222972528, and marked with lot #09241505 on the bottom of the bottle.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recall was initiated after BlendTech discovered product containing milk was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk.

Consumers who have purchased the affected product are urged to discard it. Consumers who would like replacement or have questions may contact the company at 1-844-265-7354 or at 1-316-941-9660, Monday – Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM CST.

Kayem Foods Inc. Recalls Chicken Sausage Products Due To Misbranding

Class II Recall 006-2016

Health Risk: Low Jan 16, 2016

En Español

Congressional and Public Affairs

Katherine Scheidt

(202) 720-9113

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2016 – Kayem Foods Inc., a Chelsea, Mass. establishment, is recalling approximately 22,182 pounds of chicken sausage products due to misbranding, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products bear the incorrect nutritional labeling information and are encased in pork casings, which are not declared on the label and may elicit allergic reactions in those allergic to pork proteins.

The chicken sausage items were produced on Nov. 4, 2015. The following product is subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]

12-oz. vacuum-packed packages containing “al fresco SWEET APPLE CHICKEN SAUSAGE” bearing identification code “308 BW12 USE/FRZ BY FEB 7, 2016.”

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. P-7839” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

The problem was discovered after the firm received consumer complaints that the product listed nutritional information for a different product, “al fresco Apple Maple Breakfast” sausages.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

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.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Brenda Navaroli, Customer Service Manager, at 1-(800) 426-6100 FREE. Media with questions about the recall can contact Molly Kravitz, Public Relations Manager, at (617) 421-5431.

Restaurants should be more proactive rather than being reactive to #foodsafety concerns. Waiting until the health department cites a violation or after someone is in the hospital (or worse, dead) from a food borne illness is too late to properly address the situation.

I applaud #Chipotle for this step, but as several of my friends have mentioned, it may be a little bit too late for some people to fully trust the company. As a reminder, Jack-In-The-Box is STILL recovering from the #ecoli outbreak from 1993, and those of us that lived through that situation (It was one of the first cases I studied, as it was happening, when I first started college back in the early 90’s), use that experience to try and show how it is possible to rebuild your brand even after 4 children died and over 700 people were infected (about 128 people were permanently injured).

Dr. Bill Werner and I wrote an article back in 2010 titled “Content analysis of consumer confidence in food service in relation to food safety laws, publicity, and sales.” Journal of Hospitality Marketing & Management, 19(1), 72 – 81. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/19368620903327790?journalCode=whmm20

In that article, we discussed what it takes for a business to bounce back from negative publicity, such as something like this. Suffice to say, Chipotle has it’s work cut out for themselves in trying to repair their image.

New #childrens OTC #drug #recall of Children’s cough syrup due to incorrect markings on dosage cups

From: http://www.fox13memphis.com/news/childrens-cold-syrup-recalled/17287960

In the middle of the cold and flu season, a drug company has issued a recall for its children’s cough syrup.

The recall came because of incorrect markings on the dosage cups that were included with children’s grape and cherry liquid cough medicine.

The Perrigo company said the recall involves the children’s guaifenesin grape liquid, 100mg/5 mL and children’s guaifenesin DM cherry liquid, 100mg guaifenesin and 5mg dextromethorphan HBr/5mL.

They were both sold in 4 oz. bottles at stores like CVS, Rite-Aid and Dollar Generals.

Check the label for the company, date and lot number listed below:

Guaifenesin Grape Liquid, 4oz.

Label/Expiration Date Lot Number

H.E.B./08/2017

5LK0592

CVS/08/2017 5MK0340

Guaifenesin DM Cherry Liquid, 4oz.

Label Lot Number/Expiration Date

Sunmark 5LK0528, 5LK0630/03/2017

Rite-Aid 5LK0528, 5LK0630/ 03/2017

TopCare 5LK0528, 5LK0630, 5LK0779/ 03/2017

Kroger 5LK0528, 5LK0630/ 03/2017

Good Sense 5LK0528/03/2017

Dollar General 5LK0630/ 03/2017

Care One 5LK0630/ 03/2017

CVS 5LK0630/03/2017

To see if your medication is part of the recall, please visit Perrigo’s website, http://mucusreliefrecall.com/