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New #foodsafety #recall #elevated #lead levels in Fresh Finds Ground Turmeric

Gel Spice, Inc. Issues Alert on Elevated Lead Levels in One Lot of Fresh Finds Ground Turmeric Powder

July 28, 2016

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Consumers

Gel Spice, Inc.
(201) 564-0435

Announcement

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Gel Spice, Inc. is recalling one lot of Fresh Finds Ground Turmeric Powder because the product contains elevated lead levels.
The recalled “Fresh Finds Ground Turmeric” is packaged in 3.75 oz. PET jars.  It has a code of B/B 03/08/19 and B/B 05/18/19 on the neck of the container.The package also has a UPC code of 81026-01230.  The product was distributed at Big Lots Stores throughout the United States.
Routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets’ food inspectors and subsequent analysis of the product by the New York State Food Laboratory revealed the elevated level of lead.
No Illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
Lead can accumulate in the body over time. Too much can cause health problems, including delayed mental and physical development and learning deficiencies. Pregnant women, infants and young children especially should avoid exposure to lead. People concerned about blood lead levels should contact their physician or health clinic to ask about testing.
Consumers who have purchased “Fresh Finds Ground Turmeric” should discard the product. Consumers with questions about the recalled product may call (201) 564-0435.
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #Ecoli #contamination of 8,800 lbs of raw beef products

PT Farm, LLC Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

Class I Recall065-2016
Health Risk: HighJul 26, 2016
Congressional and Public Affairs 
Richard J. McIntire
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov
WASHINGTON, July 26, 2016 – PT Farm, LLC, a North Haverhill, N.H. establishment, is recalling approximately 8,800 pounds of raw 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 raw, intact and non-intact beef product items (ground beef, ground beef patties and other sub-primal cuts) were produced between June 6 and June 16, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: 
  • Various weights and various sizes of raw intact and raw non-intact “Chestnut Farms” beef products packed in cardboard boxes.
  • Various weights and various sizes of raw intact and raw non-intact “PT Farm” beef products packed in cardboard boxes.
  • Various weights and various sizes of raw intact and raw non-intact “Miles Smith Farm” beef products packed in cardboard boxes.
  • Various weights and various sizes of raw intact and raw non-intact “Robie Farm” beef products packed in cardboard boxes.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “M8868” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations and for institutional use in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont.                            
FSIS was notified of an E. coli O157:H7 illness cluster on July 20, 2016. Working in conjunction with the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, FSIS determined that there is a link between the beef products from PT Farm and this illness cluster. Based on epidemiological investigation, 14 case-patients have been identified with illness onset dates ranging from June 15 to July 10, 2016. Traceback for 8 case-patients for whom data was available led back to a single day of production at PT Farm. This investigation is ongoing. FSIS continues to work with the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services on this investigation and will provide updated information as it becomes available.
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. When available, the retail distribution list 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 beef products that have been cooked to a temperature of 145° F for roasts with a three minute rest time and 160° F for ground meat. The only way to confirm that beef 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 Peter L. Roy, company owner, at (603) 787-9199.
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #Ecoli #contamination of 2,606 lbs of certain ground beef products

Good Food Concepts, LLC D.B.A. Ranch Foods Direct Recalls Non-Intact Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

Class I Recall064-2016
Health Risk: HighJul 26, 2016
Congressional and Public Affairs 
Kristen Booze
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov
WASHINGTON, JULY 26, 2016 – Good Food Concepts, LLC, doing business as Ranch Foods Direct, a Colorado Springs, Colo. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,606 pounds of non-intact beef products that may be contaminated with E. coliO157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The non-intact beef items were produced on June 6, 7, and 8, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [Labels (PDF Only)]
  • Packages containing “Callicrate Beef Ground Beef: Beef 4-1 Ground Beef Patties 15# case.”
  • Packages containing “Callicrate Beef Ground Beef: Beef 4-1 Ground Beef Patties 5# box.”
  • Packages containing “Callicrate Beef Ground Beef: Beef 3-1 Ground Beef Patties 5# box.”
  • Packages containing “Callicrate Beef Ground Beef: Beef 2-1 Ground Beef Patties 15# case.”
  • 1-lb. packages containing “Callicrate Beef Ground Beef: Beef Ground Beef 85% 1#.”
  • 1-lb. packages containing “Callicrate Beef Ground Beef: Beef Ground Beef 80% 1#.”
  • 1-lb. packages containing “Callicrate Beef Ground Beef: Beef Ground Beef Sirloin 90% 1#.”
  • Packages containing “Callicrate Beef Ground Beef: Beef Ground Beef 85/15 1# x 20 Bundle.”
  • Packages containing “Callicrate WAGYU Beef Ground Beef: WAGYU Ground Beef 1#.”
  • 1-lb. packages containing “Beef Stew Meat Tenderized.”
  • Packages containing “Ranch Foods Direct Ground Beef 85/15.”
  • Packages containing “Ranch Foods Direct Ground Beef 80/20.”
  • Packages containing “Ranch Foods Direct Ground Chuck.”
  • Packages containing “Ranch Foods Direct 80% Lean 20% Fat 3/1 Patties NET WT. 15#.”
  • Packages containing “Ranch Foods Direct 80% Lean 20% Fat 2/1 Patties 7 OZ NET WT. 15#.”
  • Packages containing “Ranch Foods Direct 80% Lean 20% Fat 3/1 Patties NET WT. 5.0#.”
  • Packages containing “Ranch Foods Direct 80% Lean 20% Fat 4/1 Patties NET WT. 15#.”
  • Packages containing “Ranch Foods Direct 80% Lean 20% Fat 2/1 Patties NET WT. 15#.”
  • Packages containing “Ranch Foods Direct 80% Lean 20% Fat 6/1 Patties NET WT. 15#.”
  • Packages containing “Ranch Foods Direct Ground Beef (73/27).”
  • Packages containing “Ranch Foods Direct Ground Tenderloin.”
  • Products identified as “Cowpool D 1/4.”
  • Products identified as “Cowpool A 1/8.”
  • Packages containing “Chef’s Bundle: 4-Skirt Steak, 6- NY Strips, 6-Top Sirloin, 3-Chuck Roast, 2-Cube Steak, 15-Ground Beef 80% Lean 20% Fat.”
  • Packages containing “Colorado Bundle: 4-Skirts Steaks, 4-Chuck Eye Steaks, 4-Top Sirloin, 2-Chuck Roast, 15-Ground Beef 80% Lean 20% Fat.”
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 27316” inside the USDA mark of inspection and “PACKED ON” dates of June 6, 7, and 8, 2016. These items were shipped to wholesale and retail locations in Colorado.
FSIS was notified of an E. coli O157:H7 illness possibly associated with ground beef consumption on July 14, 2016. Working in conjunction with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the El Paso County Public Health Department, FSIS determined that there is a possible link between the ground beef products from Ranch Foods Direct and this illness. Based on epidemiological investigation, one case-patient has been identified in Colorado with an illness onset date of June 12, 2016. FSIS confirmed ground beef products originating from Ranch Foods Direct were adulterated with E. coli O157:H7 on July 25, 2016 through laboratory testing and traceback investigation. FSIS continues to work with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the El Paso County Public Health Department on this investigation and provides updated information as it becomes available.
E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps 1–10 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. 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 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, http://1.usa.gov/1cDxcDQ.
Media and consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Dave Anderson, Manager, at (719) 574-0750 x 241.
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Expanded #foodsafety #recall possible #Ecoli #contamination of certain General Mills Flour

General Mills Expands Retail Flour Recall

July 25, 2016

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Consumers

General Mills
www.generalmills.com/flour
1-800-230-8103

Announcement

Consumers are reminded not to eat uncooked dough or batter made with raw flour
Due to four new confirmed illnesses, General Mills is adding additional flour production dates to the previously announced U.S. retail flour recall that was originally announced on May 31, 2016. The illnesses reported to health officials continue to be connected with consumers reporting that they ate or handled uncooked dough or ate uncooked batter made with raw flour. No illnesses have been connected with flour that has been properly baked, cooked or handled.
The addition of new flour production dates is the result of General Mills conducting proactive flour testing and new information from health officials who are using new whole genome sequencing techniques to trace illnesses. E.coli (several sub-types) has been detected in a small number of General Mills flour samples and some have been linked to new patient illnesses that fell outside of the previously recalled dates.
At this time, it is unknown if we are experiencing a higher prevalence of E.coli in flour than normal, if this is an issue isolated to General Mills’ flour, or if this is an issue across the flour industry. The newer detection and genome sequencing tools are also possibly making a connection to flour that may have always existed at these levels.
“As a leader in flour production for 150 years, General Mills is committed to convening experts to work with government officials to learn more and create new protocols, if needed,” said General Mills President and Chief Operating Officer Jeff Harmening. “Most importantly, we want all the avid home bakers out there to have peace of mind and know the most important thing they can do to keep safe is to not eat uncooked flour.”
Flour is a raw ingredient that is intended to be cooked or baked.  Flour is made from wheat that is grown outdoors where bacteria are often present and the normal flour milling process does not remove these bacteria.
In order for severe E. coli illness to occur from flour, all three of the following things have to happen:
  1. The flour a consumer is using has to contain the rare sub-types of E.coli that can make you sick.
  2. The consumer has to eat raw dough, batter or other uncooked food made with the flour, or handle the raw dough and not wash their hands.
  3. The consumer’s individual health characteristics will impact if they get sick and how severely. Some consumers have mild symptoms and others get very sick. It is not always known who will get sick and who will not.
Previously announced recalled flour production dates ranged from November 4, 2015 through December 4, 2015. The expansion announced today includes select production dates through February 10, 2016. The new recall applies only to the specific product and date codes listed below.
 
13.5 ounce Gold Medal Wondra
Package UPC 000-16000-18980
Recalled Better if Used by Dates 14MAY2017PK
 
2lb Gold Medal All Purpose Flour
Package UPC 000-16000-10710
Recalled Better if Used by Dates 18JUN2017KC, 01AUG2017KC, 13AUG2017KC through 21AUG2017KC
 
10lb Gold Medal All Purpose Flour
Package UPC 000-16000-10410
Recalled Better if Used by Dates 18JUN2017KC, 01AUG2017KC
 
5lb Gold Medal All Purpose Flour
Package UPC 000-16000-10610
Recalled Better if Used by Dates 18JUN2017KC, 01AUG2017KC, 13AUG2017KC through 21AUG2017KC
 
5lb Gold Medal Self Rising Flour
Package UPC 000-16000-11610
Recalled Better if Used by Dates 27OCT2016KC
 
4.25lb Gold Medal All Purpose Flour
Package UPC 000-16000-12670
Recalled Better if Used by Dates 01AUG2017KC, 19AUG2017KC, 20AUG2017KC, 21AUG2017KC
 
5lb Gold Medal Unbleached Flour
Package UPC 000-16000-19610
Recalled Better if Used by Dates 01AUG2017KC, 14AUG2017KC, 15AUG2017KC, 16AUG2017KC, 17AUG2017KC, 19AUG2017KC, 20AUG2017KC
 
2lb Signature Kitchens All Purpose Flour Enriched Bleached
Package UPC 000-21130-53000
Recalled Better if Used by Dates BB 15 AUG 2017, BB 16 AUG 2017
 
5lb Signature Kitchens Unbleached Flour All Purpose Enriched
Package UPC 000-21130-53022
Recalled Better if Used by Dates BB 01 AUG 2017
 
Consumers are asked to throw away any flour in their possession that is part of this recall. A full list of retail products included in the flour recall since May 31, 2016 can be found at www.generalmills.com/flour.
Although most strains of E. coli are harmless, others can make you sick. Some strains of E. coli create potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea and dehydration. Seniors, the very young, and persons with compromised immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness. Guidance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) can be found on the FDA website and the CDC website.
Anyone diagnosed by a physician as having an illness related to E. coli is also urged to contact state and local public health authorities.
Consumers with questions or requesting replacement product should contact General Mills at 1-800-230-8103. Consumer information can also be found atwww.generalmills.com/flour.
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #Listeria #contamination of Let’s Do Lunch ready-to-eat sandwiches

Let’s Do Lunch, Inc., dba Integrated Food Service, Expands Voluntary Recall

July 26, 2016

Contact

Consumers

IFS Recall Coordinator
  recall@integratedfoodservice.com 
 (800) 560-9999

Media

Hinda Mitchell
 (614) 537-8926

Announcement

Gardena, CA– Let’s Do Lunch, Inc., dba Integrated Food Service (IFS), is expanding the scope of their June 19, 2016, voluntarily recall of certain ready-to-eat sandwiches because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported to date.
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism, which 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 monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The recall is being conducted in response to additional environmental testing following the initial investigation. There were no positive findings in any food products or on food contact surfaces. IFS initiated a thorough cleaning and disinfection process, followed by extensive testing, and also has engaged outside food safety experts to review the company’s processes and policies. The company is working closely with FDA officials and has voluntarily expanded the recall to include products produced between 5/18/16 and 6/16/16. The products were distributed to foodservice distributors in eight States. No retail products are affected by this recall.
The schools and foodservice distributors were located in the following states: CA, MI, NC, NM, OH, PA, TX, VA, WA. On the IFS website, customers will find a list of school districts that received the products being recalled. The list will be updated daily as further information becomes available.
The company is thoroughly communicating the details of the recall and is notifying customers and distributors to hold any product that may be in frozen storage until arrangements can be made to return or destroy the product. IFS will work closely with schools and school foodservice distributors until the company can assure that no recalled product remains in their locations.
Any school district that believes it may have product still in frozen storage that is affected by this recall should contact the IFS recall coordinator at (800) 560-9999 between the hours of 8AM and 5PM Pacific time, Monday through Friday, or atrecall@integratedfoodservice.com for return or disposal instructions.
As a third-generation, family-owned company, IFS takes its responsibility to provide safe, nutritious foods for all its customers very seriously, particularly the foods produced for children in schools. IFS initiated the voluntary recall in recognition of its commitment to take every precaution against foodborne illness.
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #Salmonella #contamination of Meijer Fresh Salad Products

Meijer Recalls Fresh Salad Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

July 26, 2016

Contact

Consumers

Meijer
  800-543-3704

Media

Frank Guglielmi
  frank.guglielmi@meijer.com
 616-791-3814

Announcement

Meijer is announcing a recall of select fresh salads and sandwiches due to a potential risk of Salmonella contamination. The Markets of Meijer Salads and Sandwiches were sold in Meijer stores from 7/20/16 to 7/25/16. There have been no known illnesses reported to Meijer from the product affected by this recall.
The salads and sandwiches contain a cooked egg ingredient sourced from Prime Foods, LLC, a Meijer supplier. Prime Foods LLC has notified Meijer of a positive test for Salmonella on their product.
Following is the list of recalled product:
UPC UPC Description
0-41250-16058-8 MEIJER MACARONI SALAD 1 LB.
0-41250-16060-1 MEIJER MACARONI SALAD 3 LB.
0-41250-16074-8 MEIJER POTATO SALAD AMISH 1 LB
0-41250-16076-2 MEIJER POTATO SALAD AMISH 3 LB
2-17306-00000-3 MARKETS OF MEIJER SALAD SEASHELL MACARONI
7-08820-52935-9 MARKETS OF MEIJER SANDWICH TUNA SALAD WEDGE CK 7 OZ EA
7-08820-54345-4 MARKETS OF MEIJER SANDWICH EGG SALAD 8 OZ EA
7-08820-62022-3 MEIJER EGG SALAD SPREAD 12 OZ
7-08820-62033-9 MEIJER CHICKEN SALAD SPREAD 12 OZ.
Customers should stop using the product and either dispose of it or return it to the customer service desk at any Meijer store for a full refund. For additional information, please contact Meijer at (800) 543-3704.
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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #peanut #allergen in certain Kitchen Cravings Parfaits

Allergen Alert: Kitchen Cravings Strawberry and Mixed Berry Parfaits with trace peanuts

July 22, 2016

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Consumers

 608-781-8988

Media

 608-781-8988

Announcement

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Kwik Trip, Inc. located in La Crosse, WI is recalling Kitchen Cravings Strawberry and Mixed Berry Parfaits in an 8.25 oz. cup because they may contain undeclared traces of peanuts.  Consumers who are allergic to peanuts may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.  On July 21, 2016 Kwik Trip, Inc. became aware of this situation and have removed all Kitchen Cravings Strawberry and Mixed Berry Parfaits from their Retail location due to the undeclared allergen.
This recall was initiated after peanut was discovered in granola mix from an outside supplier.
The problem has been corrected. No adverse reactions have been reported.
The Kitchen Cravings Strawberry Parfait is an 8.25 oz. cup, UPC CODE 3977918435. The Kitchen Cravings Mixed Berry Parfait is an 8.25 oz. cup, UPC CODE 3977918436, both products were sold at Kwik Trip convenience stores in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa (Kwik Star) with a sell by date on or before 7/31/2016.
Consumers who are allergic to peanuts and have purchased the Strawberry or Mixed Berry Parfait cups on or before 7/21/2016 are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 608-781-8988, this line is open 24 hours a day.
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #metal #fragments in 30 Weis Market Bakery Products

Voluntary Recall for 30 Bakery Products

July 22, 2016

Contact

Consumers

Weis Markets Customer Service
 1-866-999-9347

Announcement

Sunbury, PA – Weis Markets is issuing a voluntary recall for 30 bakery products including muffins, cookies, shortbread and baked bread items due to the potential presence of small metal fragments (2-9mm) in the sugar topping used on these products. This voluntary action is being taken due to our supplier’s recall of the sugar ingredient. Foodborne foreign objects that are not hard and sharp and less than or equal to 7mm in length may cause minor injuries such as temporary reflexive choking and irritation of the gastrointestinal system. Weis Markets has received no reports of adverse reactions or injuries due to consumption of these products to date.
The muffins are packaged in a plastic medium salad container. The loaf bread and cookies are packaged in a plastic hinged container, and the Irish soda bread is packaged in a plastic bag. The sell by date can be found at the bottom of the scale label affixed to the packaging. Products included in this recall were distributed in Weis Markets’ stores, specific product names and information are listed below.
Product UPC Sell By Date
GOURMET DOUBLE DUTCH MONSTER MUFFINS 2100827004002 5/28/16 – 7/24/16
GOURMET RAISIN BRAN MONSTER MUFFINS 2100817004005 5/28/16 – 7/24/16
GOURMET PISTACHIO FLAVORED MONSTER MUFFINS 2100807004008 5/28/16 – 7/24/16
GOURMET APPLE SPICE MONSTER MUFFINS 2100867004000 5/28/16 – 7/24/16
GOURMET CHOC CHIP MONSTER MUFFINS 2100857004003 5/28/16 – 7/24/16
MONSTER SIZE PINA COLADA MUFFINS 2100837004009 5/28/16 – 7/24/16
GOURMET PUMPKIN MONSTER MUFFINS 2100917004004 5/28/16 – 7/24/16
GOURMET CRANBERRY ORANGE MONSTER MUFFINS 2100907004007 5/28/16 – 7/24/16
GINGERBREAD MONSTER MUFFINS 2100887004004 5/28/16 – 7/24/16
GOURMET RED VELVET MONSTER MUFFINS 2103007004007 5/28/16 – 7/24/16
GOURMET CINNAMON CHIP MONSTER MUFFINS 2100957004002 5/28/16 – 7/24/16
GOURMET LEMON POPPY MONSTER MUFFINS 2100927004001 5/28/16 – 7/24/16
GOURMET BANANA NUT MONSTER MUFFINS 2100727004003 5/28/16 – 7/24/16
GOURMET BLUEBERRY MONSTER MUFFINS 2100737004000 5/28/16 – 7/24/16
GOURMET CORN MONSTER MUFFINS 2100747004007 5/28/16 – 7/24/16
GOURMET CHERRY ALMOND MONSTER MUFFINS 2100797004002 5/28/16 – 7/24/16
GOURMET BUTTER RUM MONSTER MUFFIN 2100787004005 5/28/16 – 7/24/16
GOURMET ORANGE PINEAPPLE MONSTER MUFFINS 2100757004004 5/28/16 – 7/24/16
TRIPLE BERRY LOAF BREAD 2107736005007 5/28/16 – 7/26/16
BANANA CHOC CHIP LOAF BREAD 2122396005006 5/28/16 – 7/26/16
BANANA WALNUT LOAF BREAD 2122196005008 5/28/16 – 7/26/16
APPLE CINNAMON LOAF BREAD 2122106005005 5/28/16 – 7/26/16
PEACH MELBA LOAF BREAD 2122566005003 5/28/16 – 7/26/16
BLUEBERRY LEMON LOAF BREAD 2122096005009 5/28/16 – 7/26/16
IRISH SODA BREAD 2107620003997 5/28/16 – 7/24/16
IRISH SODA SCONES 2107980003996 5/28/16 – 7/24/16
OLD FASHIONED SHORTCAKE 2101477004008 5/28/16 – 7/24/16
CHOCOLATE SUGAR COOKIES 21045335004491 5/28/16 – 7/26/16
SOUR CRÈME COOKIES W/CHOCOLATE CHIPS 2100945004496 5/28/16 – 7/26/16
SOUR CREAM COOKIES 2100775004499 5/28/16 – 7/26/16
Consumers who have purchased these items are advised not to consume them and return them to the store where originally purchased. Weis Markets is cooperating with the FDA on this recall and is working to ensure the packages are removed from store shelves and are no longer distributed.
Consumers with questions should call Weis Markets customer service team at 1-866-999-9347 between the hours of 8 AM and 4:30 PM on weekdays and 7 AM to 3:30 PM on weekends.
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New #foodsafety #recall Excess #Nitrite Levels in 4,692 lbs of House of Smoke Wild Boar Brotwurst products

House of Smoke Recalls Products Due To Nitrite Levels in Excess of Regulatory Limit

Class II Recall063-2016
Health Risk: LowJul 22, 2016
En Español
Congressional and Public Affairs
Jeremy J. Emmert
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov
WASHINGTON, July 22, 2016 – House of Smoke, Inc., a Ft. Lupton, Colo., establishment, is recalling approximately 4,692 pounds of Wild Boar Brotwurst products due to nitrite levels in excess of the regulatory limit, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The Smoked Wild Boar Brotwurst items were produced and packed on various dates from April 27, 2015 to July 12, 2016. The products with the following lot numbers are subject to recall: 517240, 515160, 517160, 518070, 514080, 511380, 518090, 517001, 513211, 512221, 614110, 616210, 614050, 618150, 616060, 613160, 617070, and 612170.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 6273” inside the USDA mark of inspection. [View Label]
The problem was discovered by FSIS personnel during a routine label verification task. FSIS discovered that the establishment’s formulation for the use of sodium nitrite, a restricted ingredient, exceeded the regulatory limit.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.
Consumers and media with questions about the recall can contact James Barsness, President at (303) 857-2750.
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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #milk #allergen and #unallowed #color Ponceau 4R (E124) in Peopny Mark brand Biscuits

Starway Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Unallowed Color Ponceau 4R (E124) in Peony Mark Brand Biscuits

July 20, 2016

Contact

Consumers

Starway Incorporated 
 718-417-1788

Announcement

View Product Photos
Starway Incorporated, located at 137 Grattan Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11237, is recalling Peony Mark Brand Biscuits because the product contains undeclared milk and unallowed color Ponceau 4R (E124). People who have severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
Peony Mark Brand Biscuits, a product of China, is distributed in uncoded and heat-sealed 6 oz. plastic bags. The product was distributed nationwide.
The recall was initiated after routine sampling by NYS Dept. of Agriculture & Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis of the product by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of undeclared milk and unallowed color Ponceau 4R (E124) which were not declared on the label.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
Consumers who have purchased Peony Mark Brand Biscuits should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-417-1788.
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