Giant Eagle Voluntarily Recalls Japanese Hand Breaded Cod Fillets Due to an Undeclared Soy Allergen

Consumers: 1-800-553-2324

All lot codes up to and including February 8, 2016 of Giant Eagle brand Japanese Breaded Cod Fillets, prepared and sold from the Seafood department inside Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets through February 4, 2016 have been voluntarily recalled by Giant Eagle due to an undeclared soy allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The product is safe for consumption by those who do not have soy allergies.

Approximately 420 packages of Japanese Breaded Cod Fillets were purchased by customers in Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets in Pennsylvania and Ohio. There are no reported illnesses to date associated with this recall.

The fillets were sold from the Seafood department with a UPC beginning with 268106.

Giant Eagle became aware of the issue during ongoing ingredient declaration monitoring. The product label for the fillets, which contain soy, omitted soy as an allergen.

Customers with a soy allergy who have purchased the affected product should dispose of it or return it to their local Giant Eagle or Market District store for a refund. Customers with questions may call Giant Eagle Customer Care at 1-800-553-2324 FREE Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST.

In addition to this public communication regarding this recall, Giant Eagle initiated its consumer recall telephone notification process. The consumer recall process uses purchase data and consumer telephone numbers housed in the Giant Eagle Advantage Card® database to alert those households that purchased the affected product and have updated telephone contact information in the database.

Living Tree Community Foods Recalls Macadamia Nuts and Macadamia Butter Because of Possible Health Risk

Consumers: Living Tree Community Foods 1-510-526-7106

Living Tree Community Foods of Berkeley, California is recalling Organic Macadamia Nuts and Organic Macadamia Butter, 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 Macadamia Nuts and Organic Macadamia Butter were distributed throughout the US via retail stores (California, Connecticut) and to mail order customers.

Living Tree Community Foods Organic Macadamia Nuts come in a 4 oz, clear plastic pouch marked with lot #153442 on the top. Living Tree Community Foods Organic Macadamia Butter comes in an 8 oz glass jar, with a Living Tree Community label on it. Affected lot #s were 134415, 136215, 101716. The UPC Code is: 641432000987. These items shipped from our facility between 12/11/2015 and 2/03/2016.

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

The potential for contamination was noted after FDA testing done with our supplier, Mahina Mele, based in Captain Cook, Hawaii, revealed the presence of Salmonella in organic macadamia nuts.

Production of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue their investigation as to the source of the problem.

Consumers who have purchased 4 oz pouch of Organic Macadamia Nuts and 8 oz jars of Organic Macadamia Butter are urged to not consume and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-510-526-7106. Our hours are from 8:30-4:30 PST, Monday thru Thursday and 8:30-3:00pm PST on Friday.

Vosges, LTD Recalls Uncured Bacon Ganache Chocolate Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Class I Recall 014-2016

Health Risk: High Feb 8, 2016

Congressional and Public Affairs

Brittany C. Woodland

(202) 720-9113

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2016 – Vosges, LTD, a Chicago, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 135 pounds of Uncured Bacon Ganache chocolate products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains coconut, a known allergen which is not declared on the product label.

The Uncured Bacon Ganache chocolate products were packaged on Jan. 15, 2016 to Jan. 22, 2016 and are stamped with a BEST BY code 03 SEP 2016. The following product is subject to recall:

135-lb. (720 bars) individual paper carton containing 3oz. flow wrapped bars of “Trader Joe’s Uncured Bacon Ganache Bar” (SKU 55001).

The product subject to recall bears establishment number “EST. 34647” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

The problem was discovered after the establishment received a consumer complaint.

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

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

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 or media with questions about the recall can contact Natalie Markoff, at the Markoff Group, at (646) 688-5254.

Fresh Express Announces Precautionary Recall of a Limited Quantity of Chopped Romaine Salad Due to Undeclared Allergens

Consumers: (800) 242-5472 (M-F 8am – 7pm EST)

Salinas, California – Fresh Express Incorporated is announcing a precautionary recall of a limited quantity of 32-ounce Fresh Express Chopped Romaine with a Product Code of G034A06A and Use-By Date of February 19 due to a possible exposure to undeclared allergens. 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 it was learned that sealed condiment packets containing individual packets of dressing, croutons and parmesan cheese used in the brand’s Caesar salads were mistakenly placed in a limited quantity of the chopped romaine product. Ingredients in the individual packets include milk, eggs, wheat and fish and even though the individual packets are enclosed in another sealed package, Fresh Express issued a recall out of an abundance of caution to protect the health and well-being of consumers who may be at risk from exposure to undeclared allergens.

Fresh Express takes all matters of food safety very seriously. Company procedures and programs stringently follow all mandated regulations and focus on preventive measures designed to minimize potential risks. Fresh Express products with condiments that may contain allergens are properly labeled in accordance with the law. Fresh Express is coordinating with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has conducted an investigation into this isolated event and is implementing corrective steps to prevent future occurrences.

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 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time.

Recalled Product Details

Fresh Express Chopped Romaine – 32-ounce bag

• Product Code of G034A06A and Use-By Date of February 19 located in the upper right hand corner on the front of the bag

• UPC Code of 0 7127926100 3 located on the reverse side of the bag by the bar code

Recalled Product Distribution

Fresh Express Precautionary Recall, Chopped Romaine – 2/06/16

(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 Chopped Romaine 32 oz. 071279261003 G034A06A 19-Feb CT, DE, FL, GA, MA, ME, MD, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA

The Jel Sert Company Issues a Voluntary Recall of Margaritaville Banana Cream Pie Filling due to Possible Salmonella Risk

Consumers: Jel Sert 866-853-1969

The Jel Sert Company of West Chicago, Illinois, is issuing a voluntary recall notice for 52 cases of Margaritaville Banana Cream Pie Filling, 4.16 ounce carton that was used for sales samples and gift packages distributed nationwide, because it has the possibility to be contaminated with Salmonella.

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 illness such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

There have been no reported illnesses related to this product to date. The product was not available to consumers on store shelves, only through directly provided sales samples and gift packages.

The product can be identified with the following information:

Margaritaville Banana Cream Pie Filling 4.16 ounce carton

Lot number on cartons: WC5257

UPC Code 7239202925

Best before date: September 2017

The recall was issued in an abundance of caution after the supplier of the banana chips used in the filling notified Jel Sert of possible contamination.

If you have the recalled product, please dispose of the product and if you have questions contact Jel Sert at the toll free number: 866-853-1969 FREE at any time.

H-E-B Creamy Creations Caramel Pecan Turtle Ice Cream Voluntarily Recalled Due to Possible Foreign Material in the Product

Consumers: H-E-B Customer Service 1-855-432-4438

In the abundance of caution, H-E-B is issuing a voluntary recall for H-E-B Creamy Creations Caramel Pecan Turtle Ice Cream due to the possible presence of wood pieces in the product.

H-E-B is committed to the quality of its products. There have been no reports of illness.

The voluntary recall impacts the following products:

Description UPC Sell By Date

H-E-B Creamy Creations

Caramel Pecan Turtle Ice Cream 0 4122051877 7 SELL BY: 20 APR(APR)16

SELL BY: 10 MAY(MAY)16

SELL BY: 07 JUN(JUN)16

SELL BY: 18 JUL(JUL)16

Customers who purchased the product can return the product to the store for a full refund. Customers with any questions or concerns may contact H-E-B Customer Service at 1-855-432-4438.

Marin Pasta Works Recalls Pork Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

Class I Recall 013-2016

Health Risk: High Feb 5, 2016

Congressional and Public Affairs

Veronika Medina (202) 720-9113

Press@fsis.usda.gov

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2016 – Marin Pasta Works, a San Rafael, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 491 pounds of pork ravioli products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The sausage, parmesan and spinach ravioli items were produced between Jan. 4, 2016 to Feb. 4, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [View Label]

12-oz.vacuum-packaged packages containing pieces of “Sausage, Parm and Spinach Ravioli” with Best By Dates of Feb. 4 to March 4, 2016.

These items were distributed to retail locations in California.

The problem was discovered during FSIS surveillance activities conducted at a retail store in San Rafael, California.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

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 members of the media with questions about the recall can contact John Sarrran, Owner of Marin Pasta Works, at (877) 263-2332 ext 310.

BJ’s Wholesale Club Announces Recall of Deli Meats Due to Undeclared Pistachios in Product

Consumers: BJ’s Member Care Dept 800-896-0847

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc., is voluntarily issuing a recall of Cittero Mortadella and deli meats sold from January 20 through February 3, 2016 due to a possible exposure to a tree nut allergen (pistachio). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to pistachios run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The Citterio Mortadella is being recalled because it may contain undeclared pistachios. Deli meats that may have come in contact with the same equipment as the Citterio Mortadella are also being recalled. See attached list of affected deli meats. These sliced deli meats are sold in individual service bags.

The recalled deli meats were sold at BJ’s locations in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall is being conducted because during the January 20, 2016 – February 3, 2016 timeframe, BJ’s mistakenly received Citterio Mortadella containing pistachios. BJ’s deli labels did not list pistachios as an ingredient. Since the Mortadella with pistachios may have been sliced on equipment where other deli meats were sliced, BJ’s is conducting a voluntary recall of all deli meats purchased during the dates shown above. Deli cheeses are sliced on separate equipment and, as such, are not subject to this voluntary recall.

BJ’s is coordinating closely with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and has taken precautionary steps, including removing all potentially-impacted products from its delis and disinfecting the deli equipment and surfaces.

Members that purchased the recalled products and have an allergy to pistachio nuts, are asked to please throw away the Citterio Mortadella and any other deli meats purchased during January 20, 2016 – February 3, 2016. If you do not have an allergy to pistachio nuts, then you do not need to throw out the Citterio Mordatella or other deli meats as they are safe to eat.

Members can visit their local BJ’s with their receipt for a refund. If a Member does not have their receipt, a BJ’s Team Member at their local Club can look it up.

If Members have any additional questions, please contact BJ’s Member Care Department at 800-896-0847 during the hours of 9 AM to 7 PM EST Monday – Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday, and 12 PM to 6 PM EST Sunday.

Product List:

Article Number Article Description

983523 WELLSLEY FARMS HONEY HAM HONEY HAM

983561 KRAKUS IMPORT POL HAM-SELL

982441 WELLSLEY BLACK FOREST HAM

984419 HORMEL COOKED HAM

984097 D+W VA BAKED HAM

984473 DAK HAM

984432 D+W GOURMET LT HAM

984513 D+W SMOKED HAM ALL NATURAL

984098 D+W PEPPERED HAM

984628 APPLEGATE HAM BLACK FOREST

984630 APPLEGATE SLOW COOKED HAM

984463 ESSKAY LS FF HAM

982591 WELLSLEY FARM OVEN ROASTED TURKEY

982443 WELLSLEY FARM HONEY TURKEY

984480 D+W HOME TURKEY BREAST

984823 WELLSLEY FARM LS TURKEY

984148 D+W MAPLE HONEY TURKEY

984481 D+W BUFFALO CHICKEN

984116 D+W BLACK PEPPER TURKEY

982589 WELLSLEY FARM SMOKED TURKEY

984105 D+W GMRT LITE TURKEY

984511 HARVESTLAND ROASTED TURKEY

982592 WELLSLEY FARM BUFFALO CHICKEN

982590 WELLSLEY FARM OVEN HONEY CHICKEN

984118 D+W BLACK FOREST TURKEY

984159 D+W BBQ CHICKEN

984627 APPLEGATE ROASTED TURKEY

984629 APPLEGATE HONEY MAPLE TURKEY

984142 D+W ROTIS CHICKEN BREAST

984586 HARVESTLAND HONEY ROASTED TURKEY

980643 D + W SRIRACHA CHICKEN

983188 WELLSLEY FARMS ROAST BEEF

984149 D+W LONDON BROIL ROAST BEEF

982437 WF PASTRAMI

982439 WF CORNED BEEF

984158 D+W BEEF BOLOGNA

984160 D+W BRAUNSCHWEIGER

983506 WUNDERBAR BOLOGNA

984478 ARMOUR MEAT BOLOGNA

984143 D+W OLIVE LOAF

984564 KUNZLER SWEET BOLOGNA

984496 KUNZLER LEBANON BOLOGNA

984462 ESSKAY MEAT BOLOGNA

980496 D+W LOW SALT BOLOGNA

984467 CITTERIO GENOA SALAMI

984487 CITTERIO PROSCIUTTO

984472 CITTERIO HARD SALAMI

984470 CITTERIO MORTADELLA

984469 CITTERIO PEPPERONI

984471 CITTERIO HOT CAPICOLLA

984495 CITTERIO CHORIZO

984466 CITTERIO SWT CACPICOLLA

984619 EL TORO CUBAN PORK

983200 SAUGY NATURAL CASING FRANKS

984464 ESSKAY BBQ LOAF

983621 3 FOOT HERO

983403 DELI SANDWICH

983623 THE C PREP ENTERTAINER

984615 3 FOOT HERO ITALIAN

984477 CROISSANT SANDWICH PLATTER

984476 ITALIAN MEAT PLATTER

984439 D+W SIGNATURE PLATTER

984552 D+W SANDWICH RING

984509 WELLSLEY FARM LIGHT PLATTER

980384 ITALIAN SANDWICH RING

983620 3FT HERO BREAD ONLY

984580 WELLSLEY FARM DELI RING BREAD ONLY

980412 WELLSLEY FARM SANDWICH RING SUBSTITUTE TURKEY

980393 3FT AMERICAN SUBSTITUTE ROAST BEEF

980395 3FT AMERICAN SUBSTITUTE TURKEY

980391 WELLSLEY FARM SANDWICH RING SUBSTITUTE ROAST BEEF

980402 WELLSLEY FARM ENTERTAINMENT PLATTER SUBSTITUTE ROAST BEEF

980394 D + W SANDWICH RING SUBSTITUTE ROAST BEEF

980413 WF LIGHTFARE SUBSTITUTE TURKEY

980392 DW Signaure Platter SUBSTITUTE ROAST BEEF

980404 WF Crois Platter SUBSTITUTE ROAST BEEF

Mahina Mele Farms, LLC Expands Voluntary Recall of Macadamia Nut Products Due to Possible Health Risk

Consumers: Mahina Mele Farms, LLC 1-808-328-8987

Mahina Mele Farms, LLC is expanding a voluntary recall of its macadamia nut products within expiry after FDA testing found Salmonella in macadamia nuts. One sample from LOT 30 was found to be positive for Salmonella Give.While we are not aware of any further positive samples, Mahina Mele Farms feels it is in the best interest of public health to voluntarily recall ALL lots currently on the market, until the source of the contamination can be identified.

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.

Mahina Mele Farms is working with retailers to pull products from store shelves. To date no illnesses have been reported in connection with these products.

Mahina Mele Farms, LLC produces macadamia nuts under the name Izzie Macs! in plastic bags and macadamia nut butter under the name Baby Bruddah’s Mac Nut Buttah in plastic tubs. They were distributed from Oct 21, 2015 – Jan 20, 2016 and involve all products

PRODUCT UPC SIZE

Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts 689076792677 6 oz. (salted) plastic bag

Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts 689076793575 6 oz. (unsalted) plastic bag

Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts 689076792776 16 oz. (unsalted) plastic bag

Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts 689076792974 16 oz. (salted) plastic bag

Bulk Macadamia Nuts 5 lb. plastic bag (salted and unsalted; wholes and pieces)

Baby Bruddah’s Mac Nut Buttah 753182242019 12 oz. plastic tub

Baby Bruddah’s Chocolate Mac Nut Buttah 73518224204 12 oz. plastic tub

In the interest of public health and safety, we are recalling all products. We are working closely with the FDA to find the source of this contamination.

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.

If you have any questions, call Mahina Mele Farms at 808 328 8987, Monday-Friday, 8-4 HST.

Original Release: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm482670.htm