The Sweet Leaf Tea Company Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Tea in Glass Bottles

Consumers: Sweet Leaf
 1-877-832-5323

The Sweet Leaf Tea Company announced today that it is voluntarily recalling Sweet Leaf® Tea in 16 ounce glass bottles out of an abundance of caution because of the possible presence of glass fragments. This was the result of glass breakage during the filling process. Consumers could potentially be cut or injured if ingested. The company has received 4 complaints of glass in the product. No injuries were reported.

The voluntary recall is limited to specific production codes of Sweet Leaf® Tea, as follows, which were distributed between February 27, 2015 and December 6, 2015. Only 16 ounce glass bottles are affected, and only those listed below:

Sweet Leaf 16 ounce glass product onlyManufacture CodeManufacture DateBest By DateBottle Label UPCCase UPCSweet Leaf Tea Raspberry022615057WC402
042315113WC402
042415114WC402
060415155WC4022/26/15
4/23/15
4/24/15
6/5/156/30/16
8/31/16
8/31/16
10/31/166-51538-06703-66-51538-06803-3Sweet Leaf Half and Half Lemonade Tea022715058WC402
042315113WC402
060315154WC4022/27/15
4/23/15
6/3/156/30/16
8/31/16
10/31/166-51538-06708-16-51538-06808-8Sweet Leaf Tea Original022615057WC402
042514115WC402
042415114WC402
060315154WC4022/26/15
4/25/15
4/24/15
6/3/156/30/16
8/31/16
8/31/16
10/31/166-51538-06700-56-51538-06800-2Sweet Leaf Tea Green Tea w/Citrus022715058WC402
042415114WC402
060415155WC4022/27/15
4/24/15
6/4/156/30/16
8/31/16
10/31/166-51538-06720-36-51538-06820-0Sweet leaf Tea Peach022615057WC402
042315113WC402
060415155WC4022/26/15
4/23/15
6/4/156/30/16
8/31/16
10/31/166-51538-06704-36-51538-06804-0Sweet Leaf Tea Mint & Honey022715058WC402
042415114WC402
060415155WC4022/27/15
4/24/15
6/4/156/30/16
8/31/16
10/31/166-51538-06701-26-51538-06801-9

In order to determine the manufacturing date and best by date of a bottle, consumers are advised to look for the manufacturing code on the shoulder of a bottle or on the shipping case, as seen below:

First Line
042415 – Production Date Code: mmddyy (e.g. April 24, 2015)
114 – Julian Date Code
WC40 – Factory Code
2 – Bottling Line Identification Code

Second Line
15:19 – Military Time
BB 08/31/16 – Best Before date mm/dd/yy (e.g. August 31, 2016)

The Sweet Leaf Tea Company is committed to ensuring the quality and safety of all of its products. All recalled products are being removed from store shelves. Consumers who have any of the glass products with the affected date codes should not drink the product, can contact the Sweet Leaf toll-free number 1-877-832-5323 Monday through Friday 8am – 8pm EST for replacement product, or return the product to the store of purchase for a refund.

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

The Morrison Milling Company Voluntary and Precautionary Recall of Corn Products

Consumers: Customer Service Center
customerservice@chg.com
 1-800-847-5608

Denton Texas, – The Morrison Milling Company has initiated a voluntary recall of certain corn products due to the possible presence of fragments of flexible metal mesh caused by a faulty screen at our production facility which could present a choking hazard. The problem was detected by our quality department during routine production line checks.

There have been no consumer complaints, illnesses or injuries reported to date.

Affected products are distributed through retail outlets throughout the Southwestern United States. The specific varieties of corn products listed below are potentially affected and include all code dates and best buy dates for products purchased before December 06, 2015.

5 LB. MORRISON’S WHITE CORNMEAL5 LB. MORRISON’S SELF-RISING YELLOW CORNMEAL2 LB. HILL COUNTRY FARE WHITE CORNMEAL6 OZ. MORRISON’S CORN-KITS6 OZ. PARADE YELLOW CORNBREAD MIX6 OZ. MORRISON’S COARSE GROUND YELLOW CORNBREAD MIX10 OZ. HEB ORIGINAL SEASONED FISH FRY MIX6 OZ. FIESTA MART YELLOW CORNBREAD MIX6 OZ. MORRISON’S CORN-KITS, 6 OZ. PIONEER COMPLETE PANCAKE MIX13.3 OZ. HEB MAPLE BACON CORNBREAD12 OZ. HEB BLACK PEPPER PARMESAN FISH BREADER MIX6 OZ. MORRISON’S TEXAS STYLE HONEY SWEET CORNBREAD MIX2 LB. PIONEER NO-FAT COMPLETE BUTTERMILK PANCAKE & WAFFLE MIX5 LB. GREAT VALUE WHITE CORN MEAL5 LB. MORRISON’S SELF-RISING WHITE CORNMEAL5 LB. HILL COUNTRY FAIR YELLOW CORNMEAL2 LB. PARADE YELLOW CORNMEAL6 OZ. MORRISON’S TEXAS STYLE WHITE CORN BREAD MIX6 OZ. MORRISON’S TEXAS STYLE MEXICAN CORNBREAD MIX6 OZ. PARADE WHITE CORNBREAD MIX10 OZ. HEB LEMON SEASONED FISH FRY MIX16 OZ. HEB LEMON SEASONED FISH FRY MIX13.3 OZ. HEB SWEET & SPICY CORNBREAD13.3 OZ. HEB ROSEMARY OLIVE OIL CORNBREAD6 OZ. MORRISON’S CORN-KITS2 LB. PIONEER ORIGINAL BUTTERMILK PANCAKE & WAFFLE MIX5 LB. PIONEER ENRICHED WHITE CORN MEAL6 OZ. PIONEER MAPLE FLAVOR PANCAKE & WAFFLE COMPLETE MIX5 LB. MORRISON’S PREMIUM YELLOW CORNMEAL2 LB. HILL COUNTRY FARE YELLOW CORNMEAL5 LB. PARADE YELLOW CORN MEAL6 OZ. MORRISON’S TEXAS STYLE YELLOW CORNBREAD MIX6 OZ. MORRISON’S TEXAS STYLE HONEY SWEET CORNBREAD MIX10 OZ. HEB ORIGINAL SEASONED CATFISH FRY MIX10 OZ. HEB SEASONED SHRIMP & OYSTER FRY MIX16 OZ. HEB ORIGINAL SEASONED FISH FRY MIX13.3 OZ. HEB CHEDDAR BACON CORNBREAD12 OZ. HEB MANGO HABANERO FISH BREADER MIX6 OZ. MORRISON’S TEXAS STYLE YELLOW CORNBREAD MIX2 LB. PIONEER COMPLETE BUTTERMILK PANCAKE & WAFFLE MIX2 LB. PIONEER WHITE CORN MEAL

All Morrison Milling production lines have comprehensive metal control programs that include magnets and metal detection devices. Some pieces of the fine wire may have been too small to be detected and could have found their way into the finished product. While no metal has been found in finished product, as a precaution, we initiated this voluntary recall.

The Morrison Milling Company is committed to providing high-quality products, and the safety of our consumers is the company’s utmost priority. We are working with the FDA and expect a quick resolution to this issue. Consumers who have purchased the product before December 06, 2015 can return it to its place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call our Customer Service Center at 1-800-847-5608 or by e-mail atcustomerservice@chg.com for more information. Our customer service desk will be staffed in person from 8am to 5pm CST Monday to Friday.

Lucy’s Weight Loss System Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Pink Bikini Dietary Supplement Due to Undeclared Diclofenac

Consumers: pbfitme@gmail.com
Lucerito Orozco
 (682)-308-0199

Arlington, TX – Lucy’s Weight Loss System is voluntarily recalling all lots of Pink Bikini White powder Capsules, 30 white (750MG per capsule) to the consumer level. Pink Bikini has been found positive for diclofenac after FDA sampling and testing.

Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This medicine works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation.  Diclofenac can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, especially if you use it long term or take high doses, or if you have heart disease.  For those that are pregnant, taking diclofenac during the last three months of pregnancy may harm the unborn baby. This undeclared ingredient makes this product an unapproved new drug for which safety and efficacy have not been established. Lucy’s Weight Loss System has not received any complaints to date. Lucy’s Weight Loss System has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall to date.

The product is used as a weight loss dietary supplement and is packaged in clear bottle in white powder capsules. The affected Pink Bikini and lots include the following expiration date 7/30/2017. Product was distributed nationwide to consumers viaPinkBikini.BigCartel.com and Waisted With Lucy Retail store.

Lucy’s Weight Loss System is notifying its customers by Press Release and is arranging for return. Consumers that have recalled Pink Bikini should stop using and discard.

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Lucy’s Weight Loss System by phone (682)-308-0199 orpbfitme@gmail.com on Monday thru Friday 10:00am to 5:30pm CST. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug 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:FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting programRegular Mail or Fax: Download formwww.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm

or call 1-800-332-1088 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.

Morrilton Packing Co. Recalls Pork Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Class II Recall146-2015

Dec 9, 2015

Congressional and Public Affairs
Benjamin Bell
(202) 720-9113

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2015 – Morrilton Packing Co., a Morrilton, Ark. establishment, is recalling approximately 12,146 pounds of boneless ham 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 soy, a known allergen, which was not declared on the product label.

The boneless hickory smoked honey ham was produced on Oct. 1, and Oct. 4, 2015. The following products are subject to recall:

8-9-lb. Plastic wrapped packages containing a single boneless ham with the label “Cedar Falls Brand Boneless Hickory Smoked Honey Cured Ham” containing a code date I14, I22, or I15.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 10646” inside the USDA mark of inspection, and were shipped to a single distributor in Arkansas.
                               
The problem was discovered by plant management during a review of labels.

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 Sonya Chadek, Customer Relations Manager, at (501) 354-2474. Media with questions about the recall can contact Wayne Cox, Media Affairs Manager, at (501) 269-0077.

Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask Karen,” the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at:http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.

USDA Recall ClassificationsClass IThis is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.Class IIThis is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.Class IIIThis is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.

Kroger Recalls Bakery Fresh Goodness Chocolate Brownies Due to Undeclared Allergens

Consumers Kroger: 1-800-KROGERS

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) said today it has recalled Bakery Fresh Goodness chocolate brownies (16 oz, tub) sold in its retail stores because the product may contain walnuts not listed on the label.

People who are allergic to walnuts could have a severe reaction if they consume this product. For consumers who are not allergic to walnuts, there is no safety issue with the product. One Kroger customer has reported a possible allergic reaction in connection with this product.

All stores operating under the JayC and Smith’s names, as well as Kroger stores located in Georgia; South Carolina; Auburn, Alabama; Greater Cincinnati (including Northern Kentucky and Dayton, Ohio plus South Eastern Indiana); Central and Northwest Ohio; Northwestern West Virginia panhandle; Michigan; Hopkinsville and Bowling Green, Kentucky; Nashville and Knoxville, Tennessee; Huntsville, Alabama; Indiana (except SE Indiana and Evansville); Illinois; Eastern Missouri; Texas and Louisiana; no other Kroger locations are included.

Kroger has removed this item from store shelves and initiated its customer recall notification system that alerts customers who may have purchased recalled Class 1 products through register receipt tape messages and phone calls.

Kroger is recalling the following item:

ProductUPCCodesSizeBakery Fresh Goodness Brownies11110-09172Lot numbers beginning with 15307
Purchased between Nov. 7, 2015 – Nov. 16, 201516 oz

Customers allergic to walnuts who have purchased the above product should not consume it and should return them to a store for a full refund or replacement.

Customers who have questions may contact Kroger at 1-800-KROGERS.

Kroger, one of the world’s largest retailers, employs more than 400,000 associates who serve customers in 2,620 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia under two dozen local banner names including Kroger, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Harris Teeter, Jay C, King Soopers, QFC, Ralphs and Smith’s. The company also operates 780 convenience stores, 327 fine jewelry stores, 1,342 supermarket fuel centers and 37 food processing plants in the U.S. Recognized by Forbes as the most generous company in America, Kroger supports hunger relief, breast cancer awareness, the military and their families, and more than 30,000 schools and community organizations. Kroger contributes food and funds equal to 200 million meals a year through more than 100 Feeding America food bank partners. A leader in supplier diversity, Kroger is a proud member of theBillion Dollar Roundtable and the U.S. Hispanic Chamber’s Million Dollar Club.

FDA Investigates Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O26 Infections Linked to Chipotle Mexican Grill Restaurants

What is the Problem and What is Being Done About It?What are the Symptoms of E. coli O26?Who is at Risk?What Do Consumers Need To Do?Who Should be Contacted?Additional Information

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local officials are investigating an outbreak of E. coli infections.

Update: December 4, 2015

Three additional states have reported people infected with the outbreak strain of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O26 (STEC O26) since the last update, Illinois, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.Fifty-two people infected with the outbreak strain of STEC O26 have now been reported from a total of nine states: California (3), Illinois (1), Maryland (1), Minnesota (2), New York (1), Ohio (3), Oregon (13), Pennsylvania (1), and Washington (27).The epidemiologic evidence available at this time suggests that a common meal item or ingredient served at Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants in several states is a likely source of this outbreak.The investigation is still ongoing to determine what specific food is linked to illness.

What is the Problem and What is Being Done About It?

The FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) along with state and local officials are investigating an outbreak ofE. coli O26 infections that have been linked to food served at Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants in several states.

As of December 4, 2015, the CDC reports a total of 52 people infected with the outbreak strain of STEC O26 from a total of nine states: California (3), Illinois (1), Maryland (1), Minnesota (2), New York (1), Ohio (3), Oregon (13), Pennsylvania (1), and Washington (27). There have been 20 reported hospitalizations. There have been no reports of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and no deaths. Of the three most recent illnesses reported in November, only one ill person, whose illness started on November 10, reported eating at Chipotle Mexican Grill in the week before their illness began.

Investigators are also using whole genome sequencing, an advanced laboratory technique, to get more information about the DNA fingerprint of the STEC O26 bacteria causing illness. To date, whole genome sequencing has been performed on STEC O26 isolates from 21 ill people from California (2), Minnesota (2), New York (1), and Washington (16). All 21 isolates were highly related genetically to one another. This provides additional evidence that illnesses outside the Pacific Northwest, could be related to the illnesses in Washington .

Chipotle Mexican Grill has reopened all of its restaurants in Washington and Oregon that had been closed  in response to the investigation. Chipotle Mexican Grill worked in close consultation and collaboration with health officials throughout the investigation to determine whether it was appropriate to reopen these restaurants. Chipotle reports  taking the following actions, among others, prior to opening:

Confirming that all microbial testing performed by the company did not yield E. coli (more than 2,500 tests of Chipotle’s food, restaurant surfaces, and equipment all showed no E. coli)Confirming that no employees in these restaurants were sickened from this incidentExpanded testing of fresh produce, raw meat, and dairy items prior to restocking restaurantsImplementing additional safety procedures, and audits, in all of its 2,000 restaurants to ensure that robust food safety standards are in placeWorking closely with federal, state, and local government agencies to ensure that robust food safety standards are in placeReplacing all ingredients in the closed restaurantsConducted additional deep cleaning and sanitization in all of its closed restaurants (will conduct deep cleaning and sanitization additionally in all restaurants nationwide)

The FDA continues to work with Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants as well as federal, state and local agencies to gather information about the supply chain(s). The FDA will continue to provide updates on the investigation as they become available.

JEM Raw Chocolate LLC Voluntarily Recalls Nut Butter Spread Products Due To Possible Health Risk

Consumers: JEM Raw Chocolate, LLC
 (541) 728-3844

JEM Raw Chocolate, LLC (JEM Raw) of Bend, Oregon announced a voluntary recall of its full line of all nut butter spreads within expiry 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.

Health authorities, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), Center for Disease Control (CDC) have linked the illnesses to person(s) who have consumed nut spreads, including JEM Raw products. There have been eleven (11) illnesses reported but no deaths or hospitalizations to date.

In light of this investigation, and with an abundance of caution, JEM Raw has initiated a voluntary recall of all products and sizes, packaged in glass jars, and sold under brand name JEM Raw Organics.

The following products are recalled:

Product NameNet Weight (oz.)UPCCashew Cardamom – Sprouted Cashew Almond Spread16 09728 97861 7Cinnamon Red Maca – Sprouted Almond Spread16 09728 97862 4Hazelnut Raw Cacao – Sprouted Hazelnut Spread16 09728 97865 5Superberry Maqui Camu – Sprouted Almond Spread16 09728 97864 8Cashew Cardamom – Sprouted Cashew Almond Spread66 09728 97860 0Cinnamon Red Maca – Sprouted Almond Spread66 09728 97848 8Hazelnut Raw Cacao -Sprouted Hazelnut Spread66 09728 97857 0Superberry Maqui Camu – Sprouted Almond Spread66 09728 97858 7Cashew Cardamom – Sprouted Cashew Almond Spread166 09728 97854 9Cinnamon Red Maca – Sprouted Almond Spread166 09728 97850 1Hazelnut Raw Cacao – Sprouted Hazelnut Spread166 09728 97851 8Superberry Maqui Camu – Sprouted Almond Spread166 09728 97852 5

The JEM Raw recalled products were distributed nationwide in retail stores and through mail order. Products are distributed between June 2015 and November 2015.

JEM Raw is working with distributors and retailers to remove these products from retail shelves. Consumers do not need to return the product to the store where it was purchased. Instead, consumers should discard any product and its container. JEM Raw will work directly with each consumer to manage replacement of its product.

Additional details can be found atwww.jemraw.com. Those with questions may contact JEM Raw Chocolate, LLC at (541) 728-3844 between 9am 4pm PST, Monday through Friday.

Jen Moore, co-founder and CEO, said, “We are taking these steps because consumer safety is our top priority. As a health food company, our customer’s health is our number one priority. Although no JEM Raw products have tested positive for Salmonella, we feel strongly that issuing a voluntary recall is the right thing to do. JEM is working closely with the FDA, ODA, and OHA to determine the root cause of the outbreak.”

Insulet Corporation Issues Field Safety Notification of OmniPod Insulin Management System

Consumers: Insulet Customer Care
 1-855-407-3729

On November 2, 2015, Insulet Corporation (Insulet or the Company) initiated a lot-specific voluntary Field Safety Notification (Notification) for 15 lots of the OmniPod (Pod) which were distributed in the U.S. and three lots which were distributed internationally.

Insulet has notified its distributors and customers by email, FedEx, and phone calls beginning on November 2, 2015, as well as all applicable regulatory agencies, including U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Consumers with questions may contact Insulet Customer Care via telephone at 1-855-407-3729 at any time.

This Notification is due to a slight increase in the reported cases in which the Pod’s needle mechanism failed to deploy or there was a delay in the deployment of the needle mechanism. The reported incidence of this product issue in the affected lots is approximately 1%-2%. Once this issue was recognized, the Company corrected the manufacturing process and implemented additional inspection steps.

This Notification does not affect the OmniPod Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM).

In the event a needle mechanism fails to deploy, the needle will not be inserted and insulin delivery will not begin. The interruption of insulin delivery may cause elevated blood glucose (hyperglycemia), which, if left untreated, can result in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). If a patient has activated a Pod and experiences unexpected elevated blood glucose levels, a healthcare professional should be consulted.

The affected Pod lots have resulted in 66 Medical Device Reports, of which three required medical intervention. No serious injuries or deaths have been reported in patients using OmniPod devices from the affected lots.

Consumers who have Pods from the affected lots should ensure the needle mechanism has deployed properly, and may contact Insulet Customer Care via telephone at 1-855-407-3729 at any time.

OmniPods from the affected lots listed below were distributed to customers in September 2015:

DistributionCatalog NumberDescriptionLot NumberUnited StatesPOD-ZXP420OmniPod®, Insulin Management SystemL41880
L41881
L41892
L41895
L41897
L41898
L41899
L41900
L41901
L41902
L41903
L41904
L41905
L41906
L41907International14810OmniPod®, Insulin Management SystemL41908
L41910
F41935

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 formwww.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-332-0178.