Month / March 2016

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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #allergen of #milk in Trader Joe’s Chocolate Orange Sticks and Chocolate Raspberry Sticks

Trader Joe’s Issues
Voluntary Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Chocolate Orange Sticks and
Chocolate Raspberry Sticks
Consumers: Trader
Joe’s Customer Relations (626) 599- 3817
Trader Joe’s of
Monrovia, California is voluntarily recalling all codes of Trader Joe’s
Chocolate Orange Sticks (UPC 00847162) and Trader Joe’s Chocolate Raspberry
Sticks (UPC 00847122) because the products may contain more than the stated
“traces of milk” on the label. All affected product has been removed
from store shelves. 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.
Trader Joe’s Chocolate
Orange Sticks and Trader Joe’s Chocolate Raspberry Sticks are packaged in an 18
oz. clear tub. The products were distributed to Trader Joe’s stores nationwide.
Trader Joe’s initiated the voluntary removal of these products after noticing
the chocolate coating appeared lighter in color than expected. Two allergic
reactions have been reported to date.

Customers who have
purchased the Trader Joe’s Chocolate Orange Sticks and/or Trader Joe’s
Chocolate Raspberry Sticks may return them to Trader Joe’s for a full refund.
Customers with questions may contact Trader Joe’s customer relations at (626)
599- 3817, 6AM-6PM PST, Monday-Friday.

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New #foodsafety #recall possible #salmonella #contamination on American Gourmet Pistachios

American Gourmet Recalls American Gourmet Roasted/Salted
Pistachios Because of Possible Health Risk
Consumers: Maurice (760) 599-0480
American Gourmet of Vista, CA is recalling American Gourmet
Roasted/Salted Pistachios because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
American Gourmet was informed by its Pistachio supplier to initiate a voluntary
recall. 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 products, which were distributed in San Diego,
Riverside, and San Bernardino counties in the state of California through
retail stores and can only be identified by Best by Dates found on the lower
bottom panel of the package.
Name:  Roasted and
Salted Pistachios
Sizes:       2.5 oz    4 oz        7.5
oz
Best By:                11.5.2016
through 1.13.2017 
UPC Codes:          1578600108         1578600135         1578600123
No illnesses have been reported to date.

Consumers should return American Gourmet Roasted/Salted
Pistachios with expiration dates from 11.5.16 through 3.13.17 to the retail
store purchased from for a full refund. Consumers may contact Maurice at
(760)599-0480 between 8am-5pm PST, Monday through Friday.
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #defect that can cause #spoilage of Gerber Organic 2nd Foods

Gerber is Voluntarily Recalling Two Batches of GERBER®
Organic 2ND FOODS® Pouches Due to a Packaging Defect That May Result in Product
Spoilage
Consumers: Gerber Parents Resource Center 1-800-706-0556
Gerber Products Company is voluntarily recalling specific
Organic pouch products after identifying a packaging defect that may result in
product spoilage during transport and handling. Because of our commitment to
high quality, Gerber is working to retrieve from retailers and online stores
the remaining pouches from the four affected batches of GERBER® Organic 2ND
FOOD pouches that fail to meet our quality standards. We are offering
replacement coupons for consumers who purchased the following products:
GERBER® Organic 2ND FOODS® Pouches –Pears, Carrots &
Peas, 3.5 ounce pouch UPC 15000074319
Best By dates/batch codes
12JUL2016 51945335XX
13JUL 2016 51955335XX
GERBER® Organic 2ND FOODS® Pouches- Carrots, Apples and
Mangoes, 3.5 ounce pouch UPC 15000074395
Best By dates/batch codes
13JUL2016 51955335XX
14JUL2016 51965335XX
This recall does not impact any other Gerber pouches, other
Gerber products or products outside of the US.
Consumers may notice that, in some cases, the pouches are
bloated and product inside may have an off taste or odor. There have been three
consumer reports of temporary gastrointestinal symptoms, however, we have been
unable to confirm that these are related to the product. Consumers should not
use the product, since it does not meet our high quality standards.
The products were distributed at U.S. retailers nationwide
and through on-line stores. Consumers who purchased pouches with the above
UPCs, batch codes and expiration dates are encouraged to contact the Gerber
Parents Resource Center at 1-800-706-0556 FREE anytime day or night for a
replacement coupon.

At Gerber, we place the health and well-being of babies
above all else, and we hold our foods to high standards of quality. Gerber
remains committed to providing high quality products and helping families
nourish healthy children. Parents with additional questions are encouraged to
contact our Parents Resource Center at the phone number mentioned above.
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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #allergen of #egg in ranch dressing of Chicken Salad products

Freshology, Inc. Recalls Chicken Salad Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
Class I Recall 025-2016
Health Risk: High
Congressional and Public Affairs
Sarah Lichtman
(202) 720-9113
WASHINGTON, March 22, 2016 – Freshology, Inc., a Burbank,
Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 111 pounds of ready-to-eat
chicken salad products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S.
Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced
today. The ranch salad dressing included with the product contains egg, a known
allergen, which is not declared on the finished product label.
The Southwest chicken salad items were produced on March 18,
2016. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]
12 oz. plastic tray packages containing ready-to-eat
“Freshology Southwest Chicken Salad” with an “EAT BY” date of 03/25/2016.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number
“P-51168” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to food
service locations in California.
The problem was discovered by FSIS inspection personnel
while conducting a routine food safety assessment at the establishment. FSIS
personnel discovered the establishment failed to sub-list the ingredients of
the included ranch dressing on the finished product label.
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 with questions about the recall can contact Dan
Briganti, Director of Operations, at (310) 721-5211. Media with questions about
the recall can contact Raffi Asadourian, Culinary Director, at (818) 813-1576.
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #contamination of Tuna due to equipment #sterilization malfunction

H-E-B Issues Voluntary Recall: Select 5oz Hill Country Fare
Chunk Light Tuna in Oil Recalled for Potential Health Risk
Consumers: H-E-B Customer Service 1-855-432-4438
San Antonio, Texas – H-E-B is voluntarily recalling 224
cases (10,752 cans) of Hill Country Fare brand 5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna in Oil.
This recall has been initiated because the product, produced
at a co-packer, may have been undercooked due to an equipment malfunction,
which was uncovered during a routine inspection. These deviations were part of
the commercial sterilization process and could result in contamination by
spoilage organisms or pathogens, which could lead to life-threatening illness
if consumed. There have been no reported illnesses to date, H-E-B is issuing
this voluntary recall in abundance of caution to ensure the highest level of
food safety and quality.
The Hill Country Fare brand 5oz. canned Chunk Light Tuna in
Oil was sold at H-E-B Texas stores in single cans between Feb. 24, 2016 and
March 16, 2016.
The voluntary recall impacts the following product only:
Hill Country Fare Chunk Light Tuna in Oil
UPC code: 0 4122065335 5
Product lot code 6O9FZ SCEES
Best By date (printed on the bottom of the can) is 2/9/19.

Customers who purchased the product can return it 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 FREE Monday through Friday from 8am to
5pm.
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New ‪#‎foodsafety‬ ‪#‎recall‬ possible ‪#‎undercooked‬ ‪#‎tuna‬

Tri-Union Seafoods LLC Issues Precautionary, Voluntary
Recall on Select 5 oz. Canned Chunk Light Tuna in Oil and 5 oz. Canned Chuck
Light Tuna in Water
Consumers: 1-866-600-2681
Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is voluntarily recalling a 2,745
cases (equal to 107,280 cans) of Chicken of the Sea brand 5 oz. canned chunk
light tuna in oil and 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in water.
This recall has been initiated because the product may have
been undercooked due to an equipment malfunction, which was uncovered during a
routine inspection. These deviations were part of the commercial sterilization
process and could result in contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens,
which could lead to life-threatening illness if consumed. There have been no
reported illnesses to date connected with the affected products, and Tri-Union
Seafoods LLC is issuing this voluntary recall to ensure the highest level of
safety and quality.
The UPC code, Best By date and lot codes are used to
determine the products involved. The UPC code (also known as the bar code) is
found on the label of the product. The Best By date is printed on the bottom of
the can. The product lot codes that are part of this voluntary recall can also
be found on the bottom of the can.
The specific products being recalled are as follows:
Chicken of the Sea 5 Oz. Canned Chunk Light Tuna in Oil
Chicken of the Sea Brand 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in
oil sold at retailers nationwide in single cans between Feb. 10, 2016 and March
16, 2016.
The UPC code is 0 4800000195 5 and the Best By date is
2/10/19.
LOT CODE            BEST
BY DATE
6OA3Z SCEES      2/10/19
6OAAZ SCEES     2/10/19
6OABZ SCEEB     2/10/19
6OACZ SCEEB     2/10/19
Chicken of the Sea 5 Oz. Canned Chunk Light Tuna in Water
Chicken of the Sea Brand 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in
water sold at retailers nationwide in single cans between Feb. 18, 2016 and
March 16, 2016.
The UPC code is 0 4800000245 7. The Best By dates are:
2/18/19
2/22/19
2/23/19
2/25/19
3/2/19
3/3/19
LOT CODE            BEST
BY DATE
6OJEB SCAEB      2/18/19
6OJCB SCAFB     2/18/19
6ONEB SCAIB     2/22/19
6OOFZ SCAFB    2/23/19
6ORDB SCAFB    2/25/19
6ORAB SCAFB    2/25/19
LOT CODE            BEST
BY DATE
6L2CB SCAFB      3/2/19
6L32B SCAEB      3/3/19
6L33B SCAEB      3/3/19
6L35B SCAEB      3/3/19
6L3CB SCAEB      3/3/19
“The health and safety of our consumers is our number
one priority. As soon as we discovered the issue, we took immediate steps to
initiate this voluntary recall, alerting our retail customers that received the
product and instructing them to remove it from store shelves,” said Shue
Wing Chan, president of Tri-Union Seafoods LLC.
No other codes of these products or other Chicken of the Sea
products are affected by this voluntary recall.

Consumers may return the product to the store where they
purchased it for a full refund. Anyone with questions or concerns about this
recall should call the 24-hour recall information line at 1-866-600-2681 FREE
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #spoilage or other #Organisms due to improper #sterilization

Bumble Bee Foods, LLC Issues Voluntary Recall on 3 Production Codes of Canned Chunk Light Tuna Due to Possible Health Risk

Consumers: Bumble Bee Foods, LLC (888) 820-1947

SAN DIEGO – Bumble Bee Foods, LLC announced today that it is
voluntarily recalling 3 specific UPC codes of canned Chunk Light tuna due to
process deviations that occurred in a co-pack facility not owned or operated by
Bumble Bee. These deviations were part of the commercial sterilization process and
could result in contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens, which could
lead to life-threatening illness if consumed. It is important to note that
there have been no reports of illness associated with these products to date.
No other production codes or products are affected by this recall.
There are a total of 31,579 cases that are included in the
recall which were produced in February 2016 and distributed nationally. The
products subject to this recall are marked with a can code that starts with a
“T” (example: TOA2BSCAFB) and have the following “best by”
dates:
Label UPC            Product                “Best By” Dates”
8660000020         5oz
Bumble Bee Chunk
Light Tuna in Water         02/10/2019,
02/16/2019, 02/17/2019, 02/18/2019,
02/22/2019, 02/23/2019, 02/25/2019
8660000021         5oz
Bumble Bee Chunk
Light Tuna in Oil 02/23/2019
8660000736         4
Pack of 5oz Bumble Bee
Chunk Light Tuna in
Water   02/9/2019,
02/10/2019, 02/22/2019, 02/29/2019
The recall is being initiated out of an abundance of caution
due to the possible under-processing of the affected products discovered by the
co-packer during its routine quality audit. Bumble Bee is working closely with
the co-packer and the FDA to expedite the removal of products from commerce.

Consumers are advised to throw away the recalled product.
Consumers looking for more information on reimbursement or whom have questions
about the recall may contact Bumble Bee at (888) 820-1947 FREE between the
hours of 9am and 6pm EST seven days a week or visit
www.bumblebee.com/recall-march-2016disclaimer icon.
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #salmonella #contamination of raw Macadamia nuts

Organic Raw Macadamia Nuts Recalled Because of Possible
Health Risk

Consumers: Ashland Food Co-op 541-482-2237

Ashland, Ore. — Ashland Food Co-op is recalling Organic Raw
Macadamia nuts 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.

Ashland Food Co-op (AFC) sold affected Organic Raw Macadamia
nuts in random weight bags between January 5th, 2016 and February 4th, 2016.
The nuts have a one month shelf life if refrigerated and were packaged in clear
cellophane bags of random weights with an AFC bulk label (see example below).

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with
AFC product. We initiated this recall because we were notified by our supplier,
Hummingbird, of the bulk Organic Raw Macadamia nuts recall.

Consumers who have purchased affected product under the AFC
bulk label between January 5th and February 4th are advised not to consume and
return them to AFC for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the
company at 541-482-2237 between 8:30am and 4:30am PST, Monday thru Friday.

About the Ashland Food Co-op

The Ashland Food Cooperative is Southern Oregon’s first and
only Certified Organic Retailer. The Co-op has a long history of bringing
healthy, organic food to the community. What started as a buying club in 1972
has grown into a well-respected, deeply loved full-service cooperative grocery
with over 10,000 owners. Additionally, with a focus on education, wellness and
community, the Co-op offers cooking classes, local farm tours, in store
tastings, free lectures and donates thousands of dollars to local nonprofits
each year through their Community Grants program.
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Expanded #foodsafety #recall possible #salmonella #contamination of Pistachio’s

Texas Star Nut & Food Company is Expanding the Recall on Natural Pistachio Kernels and Products Containing Pistachio Kernels, Which Were Previously Voluntarily Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination

Consumers: 1-844-571-5555

Texas Star Nut & Food Company expands the previous Recall issued on March 10, 2016, to include the following items and Best by Dates:
BRAND DESCRIPTION SIZE UPC BEST BY DATES
Fresh Choice Survivor Mix 4.75oz 0-39759-17030-6 9/11/2016 – 1/13/2017
Southern Grove Survival Mix 10oz 0-41498-21118-9 8/27/2016 – 2/2/2017
Southern Grove Go Raw 8oz 0-41498-21123-3 8/17/2016 – 9/14/2016
Nature’s Eats Natural Pistachios 8oz 8-32112-00271-5 8/3/2016 – 1/14/2017
Nature’s Eats Survivor Mix 10oz 8-32112-00345-3 9/3/2016 – 1/18/2017
Nature’s Eats Hill Country Ramblin’ 15oz 8-32112-00364-4 8/14/2016 – 2/1/2017
Nature’s Eats Austin’s Nutty All-Terrain 12oz 8-32112-00371-2 8/21/2016 – 1/28/2017
Nature’s Eats Almond & Pistachio Duo 6oz 8-32112-00380-4 9/8/2016 – 2/8/2017
Nature’s Eats Simply Go Raw 8oz 8-32112-00383-5 8/13/2016 -1/25/2017
The product 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.
No illnesses have been reported in relation to this product at this time.

The above listed products, were distributed to Retailers nationwide. These products were sold between 8/13/2015 and 2/24/2016.

The company has ceased the distribution of all of the above products containing pistachio kernels. The recall was as a result of a routine, random sampling program conducted by a FDA third party contracted lab which revealed that the Nature’s Eats Natural Pistachio Kernels product contained Salmonella.

Consumers who have purchased any of the above listed products and best by dates are urged to discontinue consuming the potentially affected product and may return product to the retail location for a refund. Consumers with concerns or questions should contact the company at 1-844-571-5555 from 8:30am to 5:30 pm Central Standard Time.
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #salmonella #contamination of 7.4 ounce containers of Boost Tea

Awareness Voluntary Recalls Boost Tea Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination

Consumers: Awareness Corp. (480) 615-3530 X556

Awareness Corp. of Mesa, AZ, is recalling its 7.4 ounce container of Boost Tea because it may 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, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream area and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis.
NO ILLNESSES HAVE BEEN REPORTED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS VOLUNTARY RECALL.

The possibility of Salmonella contamination was noted after what we have been informed was a routine testing by a third party customer of FutureCeuticals, a large manufacturer and supplier of organic ingredients in North America. We have been informed by a reliable source that organic spinach powder produced by FutureCeuticals tested positive for Salmonella in another company’s product, not in Boost Tea. Boost Tea also contains this organic spinach powder ingredient obtained from supplier FutureCeuticals.

Upon notification by the FDA of FutureCeuticals Spinach powder issues, Awareness conducted its own investigation and had independent lab analysis performed by two separate analytical laboratories which confirmed a complete absence of Salmonella in its Boost Tea product. Based on Awareness’ utmost concern about product safety, it is conducting this voluntary recall as a preventative measure. To prevent a recurrence of this concern, Awareness has removed organic Spinach powder from Boost Tea and expects new Boost Tea to be available in the next few weeks.

The voluntarily recalled Boost Tea was distributed nationwide by distributors from Awareness. The product’s white plastic container is marked with Lot #022615 on the bottom panel of the container and with an expiration date of 10/17 stamped on the container. It was first sold to distributors on or about December 15, 2015.

Consumers who have purchased Boost Tea can return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (480) 615-3530 X556.