Month / October 2017

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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #wheat & #soybean #allergen in 1,222 pounds of ready-to-eat beef products

Sandridge RMH Acquisition, LLC Recalls Ready-To-Eat Beef Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Class II Recall107-2017
Health Risk: LowOct 5, 2017
En Español
Congressional and Public Affairs
Autumn Canaday 
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov 
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2017 – Sandridge RMH Acquisition, LLC, a Morton Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,222 pounds of ready-to-eat beef products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products are mislabeled as beef pot roast but the package actually contains beef meatloaf. The beef meatloaf product contains wheat and soybean oil, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label.
The ready-to-eat homestyle beef pot roast items were produced and packaged on September 6, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]      
  • 15 oz. plastic trays of “Publix homestyle beef pot roast WITH SEASONED GRAVY” with a lot code of 72487338, a case code of 09080/43303, and a use or freeze by date of December 4, 2017.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 17789B” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Florida and Georgia.
The problem was discovered on October 4, 2017, when a consumer reported that they purchased a product labeled as beef pot roast but actually contained beef meatloaf.
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.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Bill Wiedmann, food safety and quality assurance manager, at (309) 291-2112. Media with questions about the recall can contact John Keech, plant manager, at (309) 291-2120.
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #Ecoli #contamination of 700 pounds of ground beef products

Clair D. Thompson & Sons, Inc. Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

Class I Recall106-2017
Health Risk: HighOct 4, 2017
En Español
Congressional and Public Affairs
Autumn Canaday 
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov 
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2017 – Clair D. Thompson & Sons, Inc., a Jersey Shore, Pa. establishment, is recalling approximately 700 pounds of ground beef products 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 items were produced and packaged on Sept. 27 – 28, 2017 and Oct. 2, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]
  • 5-lb. plastic bags of “Thompson’s GROUND BEEF.”
  • 10-lb. plastic bags of “Thompson’s GROUND BEEF.”
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 9681” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to institutions in New York and Pennsylvania.
The problem was discovered on Oct. 2, 2017 when the firm notified FSIS that the firm’s sample of ground beef had tested positive for E. coli O157:H7 by a third party lab. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
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 and the company are concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers’ freezers.
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.
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 that ground beef is cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures internal temperature (for more information see: http://1.usa.gov/1cDxcDQ).
Media and consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Clark Thompson, HACCP coordinator, at (570) 398-1880.
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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #peanut #allergen in Jansal Valley® Dried Chili De Arbol Peppers

Sid Wainer & Son® Initiates Class 1 Recall for Jansal Valley® Dried Chili De Arbol Peppers Due to Possible Health Risk

October 3, 2017

Contact

Consumers

 1-800-423-8333

Media

Gary Marcotte
 gmarcotte@SidWainer.com
 (800) 423-8333 x 340

Announcement

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sid Wainer & Son® of New Bedford, MA is voluntarily recalling Jansal Valley® brand Dried Chili De Arbol Peppers because it does not have the proper allergens identified, being peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. 
The product is packaged in a clear plastic clamshell container labeled as Jansal Valley® Dried Chili De Arbol Peppers, packaged in 1 ounce sizes. The cases contain 12 1 oz units each. 
Product best by dates include 9/11/2018, 9/22/2018 and 9/26/2018.
Dried Chili De Arbol Peppers were distributed Nationwide in retail stores and grocery chains.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
During repacking, the peanut contamination was discovered in the sealed bulk containers of the product.
Consumers who have purchased 1 ounce packages of Jansal Valley® Dried Chili De Arbol Peppers, please destroy the above mentioned product if your company is in possession of it.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-423-8333 at extension 168 or 119 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.
About Sid Wainer & Son®: Sid Wainer & Son®, based in New Bedford, MA, has been the most prominent importer and distributor of specialty produce in the country since 1914. In addition to produce, Sid Wainer & Son® offers artisanal cheese and specialty foods, including their exclusive Jansal Valley® Line. Sid Wainer & Son® suppliers over 30,000 of the finest restaurants, hotels, gourmet shops, retailers, and caterers both domestically and internationally. To learn more about Sid Wainer & Son, visit www.Sidwainer.com.
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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #egg #allergen in Royal Asia Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup

Tai Foong Usa Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Product

October 3, 2017

Contact

Consumers

Bart Cox 
 800-388-3666 #200

Announcement

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TAI FOONG USA of Seattle, WA is recalling Royal Asia Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup, because it may contain undeclared egg.  People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg or egg products run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Individuals who are not allergic to eggs may safely consume this product.
Product was distributed in Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Utah and Alaska and were purchased exclusively at Costco beginning January 2017.
Royal Asia Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup; Net weight 3.94lb (1.79kg) 63oz; 6 bowl pack.  One allergic reaction complaint has been CONFIRMED to date. The recall was initiated after the product was tested for presence of egg, and was confirmed. Because the packaging does not reveal the presence of Egg the product was immediately pulled from the shelves at Costco and destroyed, all other product was identified and isolated in the cold storage facilities and placed on hold to be properly labeled.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Tai Foong USA is asking consumers to return product to the store where purchased to request a full refund if there is an allergy concern. Affected product should then be discarded in a secure place and not consumed.
For more information please visit www.northernchef.com or contact 800-388-3666 #200
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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #wheat #allergen in 1,150 lbs of diced chicken thighs

H-E-B Meat Plant Recalls Poultry Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Class II Recall105-2017
Health Risk: LowOct 3, 2017
En Español
Congressional and Public Affairs
Benjamin A. Bell 
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov 
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2017 – H-E-B Meat Plant, a San Antonio, Tex. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,150 pounds of diced chicken thighs due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains wheat, a known allergen which is not declared on the product label. 
The raw, diced chicken thighs were produced on Sept. 22, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: [View Label]
  • 1.75-lb. (approximate catch weight per package) plastic shrink wrapped packages of “MI TIENDA PARA TACOS DE POLLO CASERO SEASONED DICED SKINLESS CHICKEN THIGHS” with a freeze by -/- sell by date of Oct. 12, 2017.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-7231” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Texas.
The problem was discovered on Oct. 2, 2017 when a consumer noticed an incorrect label and notified the company, which then notified FSIS.
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.
Consumers and media with questions about the recall can contact Dya Campos, at (210) 938-8075.
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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #milk #allergen in Tampico® Brand Tropical Punch in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin

Dean Dairy Conducts Voluntary Recall of Tampico® Brand Tropical Punch in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin Because It May Contain Undeclared Allergen (Milk)

October 2, 2017

Contact

Consumers

 1-800-587-2259

Media

Jamaison Schuler
 (214) 721-7766

Announcement

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Impacts only the gallon-size Tropical Punch flavor of Tampico® bottled and distributed by Dean Dairy and sold in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. All affected product has the “Best By” date of 12-27-17.
Dean Dairy is voluntarily recalling one-gallon size Tampico® Tropical Punch sold in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin and bottled and distributed by Dean Dairy that has the “Best By” code date of 12-27-17 because this product may contain milk, an undeclared allergen.
People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. While this product has not been linked to any illness related to allergens at this time, Dean Dairy is taking this precautionary measure because the Tropical Punch bottled and distributed by Dean Dairy with the “Best By” code date of 12-27-27 may contain milk, an allergen, which has not been declared on the packaging.
Size Name UPC # Date Plant Code
Gallon Tampico® Tropical Punch 095188031281 “BEST BY” date of 12-27-17 1738
Due to a manufacturing error, milk became mixed with the Tropical Punch with the “Best By” date of 12-27-17. To date, no complaints or reactions have been reported.
The affected product has a “BEST BY” date of 12-27-17, and was sold by retailers in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. The carton carries the above referenced Universal Product Code (UPC) and plant code 1738.
This recall does not impact any other products, including any other Tampico flavors, beyond the specific Tropical Punch flavor of Tampico product bottled and distributed by Dean Dairy and sold in gallons with the specific code date of 12-27-17, nor does it impact Tampico Tropical Punch product bottled or distributed by bottlers other than Dean Dairy. No Dean Dairy products or other branded products are affected.
Consumers who purchased any of the products listed above may discard it and return the product package to the place of purchase for a full refund or exchange. Consumers with questions can contact 1-800-587-2259 between 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been notified of this voluntary recall.
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #Listeria #contamination of Egg Salad Sandwiches, Ham Salad Sandwiches, and Seafood Stuffing

Greencore USA, LLC Recalls Egg Salad Sandwiches, Ham Salad Sandwiches, and Seafood Stuffing Because of Possible Health Risk

September 29, 2017

Contact

Consumers

 630-786-2011

 

Announcement

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Greencore, USA, LLC is voluntarily recalling egg salad sandwiches, ham salad sandwiches, and seafood stuffing as listed below. The products are being recalled because Listeria monocytogenes was found in environmental sampling conducted by FDA.
No finished products have been found to have Listeria present and no confirmed illnesses have been reported.
Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Greencore is recalling lots distributed between September 24 and 27, 2017. Sandwiches were only distributed to American Food and Vending, Hannaford Brothers, Target, and Turkey Hill in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire and New York. The “Use By Date” of sandwiches is listed on the back panel of the sandwich. In addition to fresh ready to eat sandwiches, Hannaford Brothers Seafood Stuffing is being recalled with Lot Codes between 10/2/2017 and 10/19/2017.
The Products that are affected by this recall are:
Customer Product Size UPC Code “Use by date”
Hannaford Egg Salad Club Roll 5.1 oz 4126816587 9/28 – 10/2
Ham Salad Club Roll 5.1 oz 4126816589 9/28 -10/2
Seafood Stuffing 10 oz 4126820509 10/2 – 10/19
Walgreens Egg salad on White Bread 6.1 oz 4902272043 9/29 – 10/1
Turkey Hill Fresh Selects Egg salad on Homestyle Bread 4.7 oz 7350875001 9/29 – 10/1
Ham salad on Homestyle Bread 4.9 oz 7350875003 9/29 – 10/1
Target Egg salad on White Bread 5.9 7350875792 9/29 – 10/1
American Food and Vending Enza Choice Egg Salad on White Bread 4.7 7350875735 10/1
American Food and Vending Enza Choice Ham Salad on White Bread 4.7 7350875815 10/1
Greencore has not received any reports of confirmed illnesses associated with these recalled sandwiches. As of September 29, all customers have been instructed to remove and destroy impacted product. Customers who have purchased this sandwich are urged to not consume the product and should dispose of the recalled sandwich. No other Greencore products are affected by this notification.
Customers may call Greencore at 630-786-2011 between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm (CST) for more information.
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New #foodsafety #recall possible foreign material in 38,475 lbs of ground turkey

Prestage Foods, Inc. Recalls Turkey Products Due To Possible Extraneous Material Contamination

Class II Recall104-2017
Health Risk: LowOct 2, 2017
Congressional and Public Affairs
Benjamin A. Bell 
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov 
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2017 – Prestage Foods, Inc., a St. Pauls, N.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 38,475 pounds of ground turkey that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The fresh ground turkey was produced on September 25 and 26, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: View Labels(PDF Only)
  • 1.3-lb. White Styrofoam trays with clear plastic film covering packages containing ground turkey labeled “Publix ground turkey breast WITH NATURAL FLAVORINGS” with ink jet printing on the side of trays displaying the first 4 digits of 7268 and 7269.
  • 1.3-lb. White Styrofoam trays with clear plastic film covering packages containing ground turkey labeled “Publix ground turkey WITH NATURAL FLAVORINGS” with ink jet labeling on the side of trays displaying the first 4 digits of 7268 and 7269.
  • 1.2-lb. White Styrofoam trays with clear plastic film covering packages containing ground turkey labeled “Fit & Active Fresh Ground Turkey With Natural Flavoring” with ink jet labeling on the side of trays displaying the first 4 digits of 7268 and 7269.
  • 1.0-lb. White Styrofoam trays with clear plastic film covering packages containing ground turkey labeled “Weis Markets Fresh Ground Turkey Breast” with ink jet labeling on the side of trays displaying the first 4 digits of 7268 and 7269.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-22000” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail distribution centers in Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.
The problem was discovered on September 27, 2017, when FSIS was notified by plant employees performing sanitation on processing equipment. On the same day, one of the retail locations involved noticed metal shaving in a package of ground turkey from the recalling firm, and notified the company.
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 and media with questions about the recall can contact Deborah Johnson, Communications Director, at (910) 596-5833.