Jelly Belly Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in 7.5oz cylinder-style packages of 49 Flavors Jelly Belly jelly beans
November 7, 2009
Jelly Belly Candy Company is recalling 7.5-ounce cylinder-style packages of 49 Flavors Jelly Belly jelly beans because the package is incorrectly labeled. The mislabeled packages failed to list peanut butter and peanut flour in the ingredient statement. People who have an allergy to peanuts or a severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these ingredients.
Daiso Recalls Children’s Toys, Purses and Pen Cases Due to Violation of Lead Paint and Phthalate Limits
October 7, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.
NAME OF PRODUCT: CHILDREN’S TOYS, PURSES AND PEN CASES
UNITS: ABOUT 130
Niles, Ill. Firm Issues Allergy Alert on Classic Candy
October 6, 2009
Affy Tapple, LLC, a Niles, Ill. firm, is voluntarily recalling its “Limited Edition – Classic Candy Flavors” two-pack caramel apples because the label did not include the allergen statement “manufactured on shared equipment with peanuts and tree nuts”. Consumers who have an allergy to peanuts may run the risk of a serious allergic reaction if they consume product containing such ingredients.
Consumers Warned Not to Eat Certain Imported Dried Plums
October 3, 2009
The Texas Department of State Health Services is warning consumers not to eat certain imported dried plums and products containing imported dried plums because they have elevated levels of lead.
Undeclared Sulfites in Cleopatra Candy Mixed Nuts
August 22, 2009
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that Cleopatra Candy Inc., located at 1135 E 95th Street, Brooklyn, New York is recalling “Cleopatra Candy” Mixed Nuts due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites may run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.
Undeclared Sulfites in Bifeng Nong Fu Shanzhuang Plum Candy
August 1, 2009
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that Tiffany Food Corporation, located at 1182 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, New York is recalling “Bifeng Nong fu Shanzhuang” plum candy due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites may run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.
Wirth’s Nutcracker Sweet Recalls Pistachios Sold In Michigan Because Of Possible Risk To Health
July 21, 2009
Wirth’s Nutcracker Sweet of Sanford, MI is voluntarily recalling 258 of their 2-lb holiday party trays containing roasted and salted pistachios in the shell 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.
Calico Cottage Recalls 10 oz. Gourmet Hot Cocoa Mix Pouches Because Of The Possible Presence Of Salmonella
July 10, 2009
Calico Cottage, Inc. of Amityville, NY is voluntarily recalling 10 oz. Gourmet Hot Cocoa Mix pouches marked with lot# 101.08.15 and lot# 311.08.45 because they contain nonfat dried milk manufactured by the Plainview Milk Products Association (“Plainview”) of Plainview, MN. The “Plainview” nonfat dried milk has been subject to an FDA recall due to potential Salmonella contamination. There have been no reports of illness related to the recall. The Gourmet Hot Cocoa Mix pouches were shipped in cartons marked with lot # 041008 and lot # 110608, respectively.
Sconza Candy Company Voluntarily Recalls Trail Mix, Organic Chocolate Peanuts and Organic Toffee Cashews and Peanuts Because of Possible Health Risk –SECOND RELEASE.
June 13, 2009
SECOND UPDATED RELEASE This is issued for the update and correction of item 08280, Sconza Natural Line Chocolate Peanuts, from the incorrect item 02820 and the addition of item 08290 to be added to 08090 which are both 6 oz bags of Sconza Organic Toffee Cashews and Peanuts with the UPC 41668 08091.
Jeppi Nut and Candy Company is Recalling Natural Pistachios in Several Eastern States
April 21, 2009
CONTACT: TED PAVLOS, PRESIDENT 410-252-7069
Staples Announces Voluntary Recall Of Pistachio Product
April 18, 2009
CONTACT: OWEN DAVIS 516-433-7100
Nassau Candy Conducts Nationwide Recall Of Various Pistachio Products
April 17, 2009
CONTACT: 516-433-7100, 8 AM – 4:30 PM EST
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — NASSAU CANDY OF HICKSVILLE, NY IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING VARIOUS PISTACHIO PRODUCTS AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE BECAUSE THEY HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BE CONTAMINATED WITH SALMONELLA. THIS RECALL ACTION IS BEING TAKEN DUE TO THE EXPANDED RECALL ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2008 CROP OF IN-SHELL PISTACHIOS DISTRIBUTED BY SETTON PISTACHIO OF TERRA BELLA, INC. IN TERRA BELLA, CALIFORNIA.
Superior Nut and Candy is Voluntary Recalling Their Products Containing Pistachios
April 17, 2009
CONTACT: ENRIQUE RUVALCABA (773) 254-7900
Nassau Candy is Voluntarily Recalling Various Pistachio Products
April 17, 2009
CONTACT: MARIA ADAMES (516) 433-7100 EXT 297
Nassau Candy is Voluntarily Recalling Various Pistachio Products
April 16, 2009
CONTACT: MARIA ADAMES (516) 433-7100 EXT 297
Powers Candy and Nut Company Recalls Powers Snack Time Pistachios
April 11, 2009
CONTACT: ROBERT THAYER 509-489-1955
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — APRIL 8, 2009 — POWERS CANDY AND NUT COMPANY OF SPOKANE, WASHINGTON IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING 16,000 POUNDS OF POWERS SNACK TIME PISTACHIOS, BECAUSE THEY HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BE CONTAMINATED WITH SALMONELLA. THE PISTACHIOS WERE PACKAGED USING PISTACHIOS RECALLED BY SETTON PISTACHIO OF TERRA BELLA, INC. BECAUSE THEY MAY BE CONTAMINATED WITH
Harry And David Initiates Nationwide Recall Of Pistachio Nut Food Items: Caramels And Clusters, Ksar Pistachios, And Marrakesh Pistachios
April 10, 2009
CONTACT: MR. BILL IHLE EVP, CORPORATE RELATIONS 541 864-2145 (MEDIA CALLS ONLY)
Wegmans Recalls Three Patisserie Products Made with Pistachio Nuts Due to Possible Health Risk (April 9)
April 10, 2009
CONTACT: JO NATALE, WEGMANS’ DIRECTOR OF MEDIA RELATIONS 585-429-3627 OR JO.NATALE@WEGMANS.COM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — ROCHESTER, NY – APRIL, 9, 2009 – WEGMANS ANNOUNCES A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF WHITE CHOCOLATE BARK CANDY, RASPBERRY CUSTARD AND PINEAPPLE ALMOND TARTS, ALL MADE WITH PISTACHIO NUTS THAT HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BE CONTAMINATED WITH SALMONELLA.  THIS RECALL IS A RESULT OF THE RECENT EXPANSION OF THE SETTON FARMS PISTACHIO NUT RECALL.
The Illinois Nut and Candy Company Recalls Pistachios and Passover Mixed Nuts and Bark Containing Pistachos
April 9, 2009
CONTACT: DAVID LEVINE  (847-677-5777)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –SKOKIE, ILLINOIS, APRIL 7, 2009 – THE ILLINOIS NUT & CANDY COMPANY IS RECALLING ALL PISTACHIOS AND PASSOVER MIXED NUTS CONTAINING PISTACHIOS AS WELL AS PASSOVER MIXED NUT BARK CONTAINING PISTACHIOS.  THE NUTS WERE SUPPLIED TO THEM FROM SETTON FARMS WHICH HAS ISSUED A RECALL. 
Sconza Candy Company Initiates Nationwide Recall of Trail Mix, Organic Chocolate Peanuts and Organic Toffee Cashews and Peanuts
April 5, 2009
CONTACT: JANET ANGERS OR KELLY DICKSON 1-209-845-3700
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — OAKDALE, CA — MARCH 28, 2009 — SCONZA CANDY COMPANY OF  OAKDALE, CA IS TAKING THE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE OF VOLUNTARILY RECALLING ALPINE TRAIL MIX, ORGANIC CHOCOLATE PEANUTS AND ORGANIC TOFFEE CASHEWS AND PEANUTS THAT WERE DISTRIBUTED FROM JANUARY 1, 2007 TO FEBRUARY 10, 2009.  THESE PRODUCTS CONTAIN PEANUTS OBTAINED FROM THE PLAINVIEW, TEXAS PLANT OF PEANUT CORPORATION OF AMERICA (PCA).






