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New #petfood #recall of Certain J.M. Smucker Canned cat food due to low Thiamine (B1) levels

The J.M. Smucker Company Announces a Limited Voluntary Recall on Certain Lots of Canned Cat Food Due to Low Levels of Thiamine (Vitamin B1)

January 3, 2017

Contact

Consumers

Consumer Relations
consumer.relations@jmsmucker.com
1-800-828-9980

Media

Maribeth Burns
Vice President, Corporate Communications 
330-682-3000

Announcement

Orrville, OH – The J.M. Smucker Company today announced a limited voluntary recall on certain lots of 9LivesTM, EverPetTM, and Special KittyTM canned cat food due to possible low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1).
The issue was discovered by the Quality Assurance team during review of production records at the manufacturing facility. No illnesses related to this issue have been reported to date and the product is being recalled out of an abundance of caution.
Cats fed diets low in thiamine for several weeks may be at risk for developing a thiamine deficiency. Thiamine is essential for cats. Symptoms of deficiency displayed by an affected cat can be gastrointestinal or neurological in nature. Early signs of thiamine deficiency may include decreased appetite, salivation, vomiting, and weight loss. In advanced cases, neurological signs can develop, which include ventroflexion (bending towards the floor) of the neck, wobbly walking, circling, falling, and seizures. Contact your veterinarian immediately if your cat is displaying any of these symptoms. If treated promptly, thiamine deficiency is typically reversible.
The affected product was distributed to a limited number of retail customers from December 20 through January 3, 2017.
The affected production includes the following:
Brand Product Description UPC Code Consumer Unit Lot Numbers Units per Case Selling Unit Size UPC Code on Case
9Lives Meaty Pate Chicken and Tuna 7910052238 6354803 12 13 oz 7910052228
9Lives Meaty Pate Seafood Platter 7910000402 6356803 24 5.5 oz 7910000402
9Lives Meaty Pate Seafood Platter 7910000367 6355803 6 4pk
5.5 oz each		 7910003670
9Lives Meaty Pate Super Supper 7910000327 6358803 24 5.5 oz 7910000327
9Lives Meaty Pate Super Supper 7910000286 6358803 6 4pk
5.5 oz each		 7910002860
9Lives Meaty Pate Super Supper 7910052239 6355803 12 13 oz 7910052229
9Lives Meaty Pate Super Supper 7910052239 6364803 12 13 oz 7910052229
9Lives Meaty Pate with Chicken and Seafood 7910000364 (793641) 6356803 6 4pk
5.5 oz each		 7910003640
9Lives Meaty Pate with Chicken and Tuna 7910000324 6356803 24 5.5 oz 7910000324
9Lives Meaty Pate with Chicken Dinner 7910000410 6356803 24 5.5 oz 7910000410
9Lives Meaty Pate with Liver and Chicken 7910000312 (793121) 6355803 6 4pk
5.5 oz each		 7910000312
9Lives Meaty Pate with Ocean Whitefish 7910000420 6358803 24 5.5 oz 7910000420
9Lives Seafood Poultry Variety Pack 7910053377 6307803 24 5.5 oz 7910053377
9Lives Meaty Pate with Chicken & Tuna 7910000366 6357803 6 4pk
5.5 oz each		 7910003660
EverPet Mixed Grill Dinner 7910053114 6356803 12 13 oz 7910053114
Special Kitty Beef and Liver Dinner 8113112120 6355803 12 13 oz 8113112120
Special Kitty Classic Tuna Dinner 8113112157 6358803 12 13 oz 8113112157
Special Kitty Mixed Grill Dinner with printed wrap 8113109609 6355803 1 12 pk
13 oz each		 8113109609
Special Kitty Mixed Grill Dinner without printed wrap 8113112119 6356803 12 13 oz 8113112119
Special Kitty Super Supper 8113179041 6355803 12 13 oz 7910079041
No other products of The J.M. Smucker Company are affected by this recall.
Consumers who have cans of cat food from the impacted lots should stop feeding it to their cats and call us at 1-800-828-9980 Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST or contact us at consumer.relations@jmsmucker.com. 
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #Salmonella #contamination of Mikesell’s 2.25 oz Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips

Mikesell’s Recalls 2.25 Oz. Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips Because Of Possible Health Risk

December 29, 2016

Contact

Consumers

Jennifer Terrell
937-228-9400 ext. 210

Announcement

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Mikesell’s Potato Chip Company. is recalling its 2.25 oz. Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips because they have 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.
The recalled Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips were distributed in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan and Illinois.
The product comes in a 2.25 ounce, package marked with UPC # 071104005543 on the back and with a sell by date of FEB0216, FEB1617 stamped on the upper right corner.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The potential for contamination was noted after FDA environmental testing was done at Valley Milk Products, LLC and the presence of Salmonella was noted on equipment. Valley Milk Products, LLC is a secondary supplier to All American Seasoning, the seasoning supplier for our Nacho Cheese seasoning.
Consumers who have purchased 2.25 ounce packages of Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-937-228-9400 Monday-Thursday 8:00 am till 5:00 pm EST.
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Amended #foodsafety #recall possible #Salmonella #contamination of TreeHouse Foods Macaroni & Cheese Cup Products

TreeHouse Foods Amends Best By Dates in Voluntary Product Recall of Macaroni & Cheese Cup Products

December 28, 2016

Contact

Consumers

Consumer Affairs
 1-800-756-5781

Media

Ron Bottrell
 312-446-6595

Announcement

OAK BROOK, Ill. (December 27, 2016) – TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (NYSE: THS) today announced an amendment to the Best By Dates in its December 11, 2016, press release related to its voluntary recall of certain macaroni and cheese cup products.  The products contain cheddar cheese seasoning which may be contaminated with Salmonella.
This follows notification from our supplier that the milk powder used in the seasoning has the potential for Salmonella contamination.
Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps. Most individuals recover without treatment. In some cases, diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. The elderly, infants and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.
Product was distributed nationwide through retail stores.  The following products are affected by this recall:
Description UPC Best By Date
Big Win Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner 001182258403 10/24/2017
10/25/2017
Cheese Club Express Mac Macaroni & Cheese
Dinner		 004149817167 10/20/2017
10/21/2017
10/22/2017
10/23/2017
10/28/2017
10/29/2017
10/31/2017
11/1/2017
11/2/2017
11/3/2017
11/4/2017
11/10/2017
11/11/2017
11/16/2017
11/17/2017
11/18/2017
11/21/2017
11/22/2017
11/23/2017
11/28/2017
Great Value Macaroni & Cheese Original Cups 007874208249 10/18/2017
10/19/2017
10/21/2017
10/22/2017
10/26/2017
10/27/2017
10/28/2017
11/3/2017
11/6/2017
11/7/2017
11/17/2017
11/18/2017
11/19/2017
11/20/2017
11/21/2017
11/22/2017
There have been no confirmed illnesses to date.
Consumers who have purchased any of the above products are urged to dispose of or return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with any questions may call 1-800-756-5781, Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. (CST).
ABOUT TREEHOUSE FOODS
TreeHouse Foods, Inc. is a manufacturer of packaged foods and beverages with more than 50 manufacturing facilities across the United States, Canada and Italy that focuses primarily on private label products for both retail grocery and food away from home customers. We manufacture shelf stable, refrigerated, frozen and fresh products, including beverages and beverage enhancers (single serve beverages, coffees, teas, creamers, powdered beverages and smoothies); meals (cereal, pasta, macaroni and cheese and side dishes); retail bakery (refrigerated and frozen dough); condiments (pourable and spoonable dressing, dips, pickles, soups and sauces) and healthy snacks (nuts, trail mix, bars, dried fruits and vegetables). We have a comprehensive offering of packaging formats and flavor profiles, and we also offer natural, organic and preservative free ingredients in many categories. Our strategy is to be the leading supplier of private label food and beverage products by providing the best balance of quality and cost to our customers.
Additional information, including TreeHouse’s most recent statements on Forms 10-Q and 10-K, may be found at TreeHouse’s website, http://www.treehousefoods.comdisclaimer icon.
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New #foodsafety #recall possible Health Hazard related to Roland® Manzanilla Olives Stuffed With Anchovies

American Roland Food Corp. Initiates A Recall Of Roland® Manzanilla Olives Stuffed With Anchovies Due To Product Quality Issue

December 27, 2016

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Consumers

Roland Consumer Hotline
1-800.221.4030 ext. 222

 

Announcement

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New York, NY – American Roland Food Corp., in cooperation with the manufacturer in Spain, is initiating a recall of one lot of Roland® Manzanilla Olives Stuffed with Anchovies, due to a product quality issue that may pose a potential health hazard to those who consume the product.
This lot of Roland® Manzanilla Olives Stuffed with Anchovies was distributed nationwide and internationally to food distributors, food service customers, grocery chains, and other retail locations for further distribution or use.
The following product is subject to the recall:
  • Product: Roland® Manzanilla Olives Stuffed with Anchovies
  • Item #: 71402
  • Lot #: 95
  • UPC #: item UPC 41224714021 and case UPC 10041224714028
  • Pack Size: 1×12/3.0 OZ.
  • Country of Origin: Spain
  • Reason for Recall: Product Quality
  • Production Codes (Code is ink jet printed on top of can): P:1201 and P1130
  • Carton Markings:
    • ITEM 71402
    • LOT : 95
    • Product Name: ROLAND® OLIVES STUFFED W/ANCHOVIES
    • Item UPC 41224714021
    • Case UPC 10041224714028
No other Roland® Manzanilla Olives Stuffed with Anchovies products are affected by the recall.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The recall was initiated after the company received a notification from the FDA. The company has notified the manufacturer of the findings in order to conduct a joint investigation as to what caused the problem.
Consumers can visit www.rolandfood.com, or contact its Consumer Hotline at 1-800.221.4030 ext. 222, Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm EST, for further information about the recall and for instructions on obtaining replacement product.
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #Salmonella #contamination of Route 11 Sour Cream & Chive flavored potato chips

Route 11 Issues Voluntary Recall For Sour Cream & Chive Flavored Potato Chips

December 22, 2016

Contact

Consumers

 1-800-294-7783 
(Monday-Friday, 8 am-5pm EST)

Media

Sarah Cohen
 540-477-9664

Announcement

On December 19th, Route 11 Potato Chips was advised by its seasoning supplier that an ingredient in its Sour Cream & Chive seasoning was subject to a recall. The ingredient, nonfat dry milk powder, was produced in a facility where the FDA identified Salmonella in the environment.  Although no pathogenic material was found in the finished product supplied to Route 11, the kettle chip maker decided out of an abundance of caution, to recall its Sour Cream & Chive Potato Chips, 2oz and 6 oz bags, produced with BEST BY DATES beginning with 2/9/17 and ending with 6/10/17.
To date, there have been no reported illnesses associated with this product.
The only product affected by this recall is the Sour Cream & Chive flavored potato chips.  Route 11 is known for having an excellent food safety record, and this its first recall event in the company’s 25 year history.
The company is asking consumers to return product to the store they purchased it, for a full refund.  If they purchased the product directly from Route 11, please contact the company for a refund or replacement.
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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #peanut #allergen in Farm to Market brand Green Bean Casserole

Texas Best Protein DBA Farm to Market Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut in Green Bean Casserole

December 27, 2016

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Consumers

Jason Beyer
 940-468-7185

Announcement

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Farm To Market Foods of Santo, Texas is recalling 26,506 pounds of Green Bean Casserole, because it may contain undeclared Peanut Allergens. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Peanut Allergens run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Green Bean Casserole was distributed in Texas at retail grocery stores of Brookshire and sold as 32 oz. retail trays and were included with Holiday Smoked Turkey and Ham Dinner Kits at the retail Deli Departments.
The product can be identified in a 32 oz. plastic black tray with a clear type lid with the FARM TO MARKET FOODS LOGO label with the name Green Bean Casserole with the following expiration dates:
01/05/2017, 01/06/2017, 01/08/2017, 01/15/2017, 01/17, 2017, 01/26/2017, 01/30/2017, and 02/17/2017.
The Green Bean Casserole was also sold in bulk at the retail Deli Departments in disposable “to go containers.” The purchase dates would be any product after November 7, 2016.
No illnesses have been reported to date. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
The voluntary recall was initiated after Farm To Market Foods was informed by one of their secondary suppliers that an ingredient used to make the Green Bean Casserole, an Ambrosia Brand Worcestershire Sauce was being voluntarily recalled by Schreiber Foods International, Inc. located at 600 East Crescent Avenue, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458.
The Ambrosia Brand Worcestershire Sauce was being recalled because the sauce may contain the peanut allergen. The Ambrosia Brand Worcestershire Sauce was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of the peanut allergen.
Consumers who have purchased the Green Bean Casseroles are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Jason Beyer at 940-468-7185 between 8 am and 5 pm CT Monday-Friday.
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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #peanut #allergen in certain Texas Best Cajun Dirty Rice & Dinner Kits

Texas Best Proteins Recalls Cajun Style Dirty Rice Containing Chicken Products and Turkey Cajun Dinner Kits Containing Dirty Rice Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Class I Recall122-2016
Health Risk: HighDec 24, 2016
En Español
Congressional and Public Affairs
Jeremy J. Emmert (202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23, 2016 – Texas Best Proteins (Farm to Market Foods), a Santo, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 25,332 pounds of Cajun Style Dirty Rice containing chicken products and Turkey Cajun Dinner Kits containing Dirty Rice due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product may contain peanuts, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. 
The Farm to Market Foods Cajun Style Dirty Rice and Turkey Dinner Kits were packaged on 10/27/2016, 11/1/2016, and 11/11/2016. The following products are subject to recall: [View labels (PDF only)]
  • 32 ounce trays of Cajun Style Dirty Rice with use/sell by dates of 1/15/2017, 1/17/2017 and 1/30/2017.  The case code is 1982.
  • 32 ounce trays of Cajun Style Dirty Rice within the boxes of Cajun Turkey Dinner kits with use/sell by dates of 1/15/2017, 1/17/2017 and 1/30/2017.  The case code is 1976.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 950” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were shipped to retail locations in Texas.
The problem was discovered on Dec. 22, 2016, when the firm was notified by their supplier that the Worcestershire sauce used in the rice product was being recalled because the sauce may contain peanut. The establishment determined the scope of the recall by tracing the use of the recalled Worcestershire back to the October and November production dates.
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 will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.
Consumers or media with questions about the recall can contact Jason Beyer, at (940) 468-7185.
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Expanded #foodsafety #recall possible #Salmonella #contamination of certain ingredients & mixes from Southeastern Mills, Inc.

Southeastern Mills, Inc. Announces Recall of Certain Food Ingredients and Food Mixes Due to Possible Health Risk

December 23, 2016

Contact

Consumers

Joshua Jones
  jjones@semills.com
 (706) 378-1493

Media

George Manak
  gmanak@semills.com
 (706) 252-5651

Announcement

Rome, GA — Southeastern Mills, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of certain quantities of food ingredients and branded food mixes (Southeastern Mills® Biscuit Gravy Mix, Southeastern Mills® Country Biscuit Mix, Southeastern Mills® Buttermilk Drop Biscuit Mix, Southeastern Mills® Easy Drop Cheddar Garlic Drop Biscuit Mix, Shore Lunch® Original Breading and Shore Lunch® Cajun Style Breading) because these ingredients and food mixes contain milk or buttermilk powder purchased from Valley Milk Products, Inc. that is potentially contaminated with Salmonella.
Salmonella is one of the most common causes of food poisoning in the United States. This organism 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. Salmonella is killed by proper cooking and pasteurization.
The recalled food ingredients are sold by Southeastern Mills to other food manufacturers and further processed into finished foods sold in various food distribution channels. Southeastern Mills is contacting affected customers directly and providing them with complete details of the items impacted. It is noted that the customer may not need to recall if they have a cooking step validated to kill Salmonella.
The following branded food mixes are also affected by the recall:
Brand and Product Name Size >UPC Best By Date
Southeastern Mills Biscuit Gravy 
Mix		 4.5 oz. 0-70292-15326-5 6/10/17 
7/12/17 
5/17/17
Southeastern Mills Country 
Biscuit Mix		 6 oz. 0-70292-15157-5 9/28/17 
8/9/17
Southeastern Mills Biscuit Gravy 
Mix		 2.75 oz. 0-70292-16154-3 5/19/17
Southeastern Mills Buttermilk 
Drop Biscuit Mix		 7.4 oz. 0-70292-18356-9 8/16/17
Southeastern Mills Easy Drop 
Cheddar Garlic Biscuit Mix		 7 oz. 0-70292-17840-4 10/11/17 
8/23/17 
8/30/17 
8/8/17 
7/26/17 
8/12/17 
9/2/17
Shore Lunch Original Recipe 
Breading Mix		 9 oz. 0-24739-11000-7 1/27/18 
2/3/18 
12/27/17 
2/22/18 
1/13/18 
1/20/18 
4/18/18 
1/19/18
Shore Lunch Cajun Style 
Breading Mix		 9 oz. 0-24739-15000-3 1/28/18 
12/15/17 
1/22/18 
12/20/17
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to discontinue use and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company by calling 1-800-334-4468, 8 am – 5 pm EST daily or by e-mailing fda@semills.com.
Southeastern Mills takes food safety very seriously. Parties with questions may contact the company at 1-800-334-4468 from 8 am – 5 pm EST daily or fda@semills.com.
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Expanded #foodsafety #recall possible #Salmonella #contamination of certain Herr Foods Kettle Cooked Chips

Herr Foods Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall of Herr’s Brand of Smoked Chipotle Flavored Kettle Cooked Potato Chips and Peddler’s Pantry Smoked Dried Chipotle Kettle Cooked Potato Chips due to Possible Health Risk

December 20, 2016

Contact

Consumers

 1-800-523-5030

Announcement

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Herr Foods Inc. is announcing a voluntary recall of Smoked Chipotle flavored Kettle Cooked Potato Chips under the Herr’s Brand and Smoke Dried Chipotle flavored Kettle Cooked Potato Chips under the Peddler’s Pantry Brand. These products were flavored with Chipotle seasoning that contained a milk ingredient manufactured by Valley Milk Products LLC. The milk ingredient is being recalled due to a potential risk of Salmonella contamination.
Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, 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 blood stream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis.
Although no lab tests have confirmed the presence of Salmonella in these products and no illnesses have been reported, Herr’s is voluntarily issuing an immediate recall of these products in conjunction with FDA guidance with an abundance of caution and with adherence to strict quality standards of Herr Foods Inc.
Product was distributed nationwide through grocery and other retail stores. These products were sold as individual bags. No other ‘Herr’s” products are involved with this recall.
BRAND DESCRIPTION SIZE UPC Best by Dates
HERR’S Smoked Chipotle Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 2.625 oz. 72600 03339 November 13, 2016 thru March 27, 2017
HERR’S Smoked Chipotle Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 8.0 oz. 72600 03420 November 26, 2016 thrunApril 24, 2017
PEDDLER’S PANTRY Smoke Dried Chipotle Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 2.0 oz. 72600 07789 December 25, 2016 thru March 27, 2017
The packages are gold, white and brown metalized bags. The lot number is located on the front of the package in the upper right hand corner. The UPC number is located at the lower right hand corner of the back panel of the package.
Customers and consumers who have purchased the recalled product should not consume them and should return them to the retailer where they were purchased for a full refund. Herr Foods and other retailers are removing recalled product from the retailers’ shelves. As a result, consumers can be assured that all other Herr’s products that remain on-shelf are safe and not subject to this recall. Consumers with questions may call 1-800-523-5030. Live assistance is available 9am- 5pm EST Monday through Friday.
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #Ecoli #contamination of 4,607 lbs of boneless veal products from Gold medal Packing

Gold Medal Packing Inc. Recalls Veal Products Due to Possible E. coli O26 and O45 Contamination

Class I Recall121-2016
Health Risk: HighDec 23, 2016
Congressional and Public Affairs
Julie Schwartz 
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23, 2016 – Gold Medal Packing Inc., a Rome, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,607 pounds of boneless veal products that may be contaminated with E. coli O26 and O45, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The veal trim and top bottom sirloin (TBS) products were produced and packaged on August 16, 2016, and October 25, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [View Label (PDF only)]
  • 60-lb. boxes containing “BONELESS VEAL”.
  • 2,387-lb. bin containing “TBS”.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 17965” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The “BONELESS VEAL” items were shipped to a warehouse in California and the “TBS” items were shipped to distributor locations in Pennsylvania.
The problem was discovered during routine sample testing. There have been no confirmed reports of illness or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
Many clinical laboratories do not test for non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), such as STEC O26 or O45, because they are harder to identify than STEC O157. People can become ill from STECs 2–8 days (average of 3–4 days) after consuming the organism. Most people infected with STEC O26 or O45 develop diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting. Some illnesses last longer and can be more severe. Infection is usually diagnosed by testing of a stool sample. Vigorous rehydration and other supportive care is the usual treatment; antibiotic treatment is generally not recommended.
Most people recover within a week, but, rarely, some develop a more severe infection. Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is uncommon with STEC O26 or STEC O45 infections. HUS can occur in people of any age but is most common in children under 5 year’s old, older adults and persons with weakened immune systems. 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. 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 boneless veal product that has been cooked to a temperature of 145° F. The only way to confirm that boneless veal product is 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 Dave Anguzza, Operations Manager, at (315) 337-1911, ext. 3.