Food recalls and recalled packaged food products, including those that have been recalled by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Mississippi Firm Recalls Pre-Packaged Meal Products: Salmonella Contamination

July 1, 2009

Traditions, a Pearl, Miss., establishment, is recalling an undetermined amount of various boxed pre-packaged meal kits. The boxes contain separate portions of instant nonfat dried milk, which was previously recalled, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

New York Firm Recalls Frozen Meat and Poultry Products Due To Unapproved Ingredient

July 1, 2009

Recall Release CLASS II RECALL
FSIS-RC-036-2009 HEALTH RISK: LOW

Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Peggy Riek

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2009 – Buffalo SAV, Inc., a Buffalo, N.Y., establishment, is recalling approximately 208,768 pounds of frozen meat and poultry products because they contain an unapproved ingredient, Amaranth Red #2, that is declared on the label, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

JBS Beef Expands Recall Of Beef Due to E. Coli Contamination

June 30, 2009

JBS Swift Beef Company, a Greeley, Colo., establishment is voluntarily expanding its June 24 recall to include approximately 380,000 pounds of assorted beef primal 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.

City Baking Brand Apple Crumb Cake

June 29, 2009

City Baking LLC, of Long island City, NY is recalling 781 individually wrapped City Baking brand Apple Crumb Cakes, because they contain Walnuts, which were inadvertently omitted from the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Walnuts run the risk of serious or life threatening illness if they consume these products.

City Baking LLC

June 28, 2009

Company Contact:
Barry Blaine
718-392-8514

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 26, 2009 – City Baking LLC, of Long island City, NY is recalling 781 individually wrapped City Baking brand Apple Crumb Cakes, because they contain Walnuts, which were inadvertently omitted from the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Walnuts run the risk of serious or life threatening illness if they consume these products.

Premier Nutrition Recalls selected ODYSSEY Branded Bars Containing Peanuts Due to Possible Health Risk

June 27, 2009

Premier Nutrition today announces a precautionary, voluntary recall of select ODYSSEY branded bars that contain peanuts manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) at its facility in Plainville, Texas. PCA has been the focus of an investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concerning a Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak thought to be caused by tainted peanut butter. The potential for contamination was noted after the State of Texas Department of Health and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) performed inspections at PCA’s facility in Plainville, Texas. To date, Salmonella Typhimurium has NOT been found in ANY Premier Nutrition products
“We regret the need to take this action, but the complete safety of our customers and consumers is our highest priority,” said Chris Geist, Chief Operating Officer, Premier Nutrition.

Nuts For You Recalls Roasted & Salted Peanuts Because of Possible Health Risk

June 27, 2009

Nuts For You of Preston, ID is recalling up to 30 lbs of Roasted and Salted Peanuts because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was manufactured using peanut products recalled by Peanut Corporation of America. Salmonella is 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.

La Mexicana, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Milk Products in Tortilla Chips

June 25, 2009

La Mexicana, Inc., of Seattle, Washington, is recalling Solena Tortilla Chips with a June 03, 2009 code date, because they may contain undeclared milk and milk products. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or milk products run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Texas Firm Recalls Cervelat Sausage: May Be Undercooked

June 25, 2009

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-035-2009 HEALTH RISK: HIGH

Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Bryn Burkard

Laxson Provision Company, a San Antonio, Texas, establishment, is recalling approximately 350 pounds of a cervelat sausage product that may be undercooked, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Colorado Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

June 25, 2009

JBS Swift Beef Company, a Greeley, Colo., establishment is recalling approximately 41,280 pounds of 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.

Seoul Shik Poom Inc. Issues Allergy Alert

June 23, 2009

Seoul Shik Poom Inc. of Anywhere, NJ is recalling its 2.2 lb packages of “Honey Jujube Teas” because they may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Sulfites run the risk of serious allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Provide Commerce, Inc. Recalls Items Containing Peanuts Due to Recall by Peanut Corporation of America

June 21, 2009

As a precautionary measure, Provide Commerce, Inc. of San Diego, CA has initiated a nationwide voluntary recall of certain items distributed under Provide Commerce’s brand names of ProFlowers, Cherry Moon Farms, Secret Spoon, RedEnvelope and Shari’s Berries. These items may contain peanuts recalled by the Peanut Corporation of America on January 28, 2009, due to possible contamination with Salmonella.

Provide Commerce Recalls Items Containing Pistachio Nuts

June 21, 2009

As a precautionary measure, Provide Commerce, Inc. of San Diego, CA has initiated a nationwide voluntary recall of certain items, including products distributed under Provide Commerce’s brand names of ProFlowers, Cherry Moon Farms, Secret Spoon, RedEnvelope and Shari’s Berries. The recalled items contain pistachios that may be part of the recall originally announced by Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc. on March 30, 2009 and expanded on April 6, 2009, due to possible contamination with Salmonella.

Nestle USA Baking Division Recalls Cookie Dough

June 20, 2009

NESTLE USA’s BAKING DIVISION INITIATES VOLUNTARY RECALL

 

CONTACT:
LAURIE MACDONALD
(818) 549-6235
ROZ O’HEARN
(440) 264-5170

Smith Dairy Announces Voluntary Recall on SMITH’S Tea with Lemon in Gallon Size Only

June 18, 2009

Smith Dairy Products Company today announced a voluntary recall on SMITH’S Tea with Lemon in gallon size, lot no. 07/07/09. The product is being recalled immediately because it may contain milk which is an undeclared allergen. People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

Unilever United States, Inc. Conducts Nationwide Recall of Imported Knorr Kosher Soup Mix – Chicken Vegetable Flavor with Pasta

June 18, 2009

Unilever United States, Inc. is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall of imported Knorr Kosher Soup Mix – Chicken Vegetable Flavor with Pasta Due to Undeclared Allergen.

R. E. Kimball Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Wheat in Clam Chowder and Corn Chowder

June 16, 2009

Kimball and Company, Inc. of Amesbury, MA is voluntarily recalling all approximately 1200 units of Clam Chowder and Corn Chowder, all lot numbers in 15 oz cans, because they contain undeclared Milk and Wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Milk or Wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Knouse Foods, Inc. Announces Recall of Apple Sauce in Glass Jars

June 16, 2009

RECALLS, MARKET WITHDRAWALS, & SAFETY ALERTS ARCHIVE FOR RECALLS, MARKET WITHDRAWALS & SAFETY ALERTS ENFORCEMENT REPORTS INDUSTRY GUIDANCE MAJOR PRODUCT RECALLS – RECALL — FIRM PRESS RELEASE

 

FDA POSTS PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER NOTICES OF RECALLS AND MARKET WITHDRAWALS FROM THE FIRMS INVOLVED AS A SERVICE TO CONSUMERS, THE MEDIA, AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES. FDA DOES NOT ENDORSE EITHER THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPANY.

Torres Hillsdale Country Cheese Recalls all lots of Soft Mexican Cheeses due to Possible Listeria Contamination

June 14, 2009

Torres Hillsdale Country Cheese of Reading, Michigan announces the recall of all lots of various types of soft Mexican-style cheeses due to potential Listeria contamination. Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause Listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease.  Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea.  Listeriosis can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths.  The very young, the pregnant, the elderly and persons with compromised immune systems are the most susceptible to infection. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.

R.E. Kimball and Company Recall on Clam and Corn Chowder

June 13, 2009

R. E. Kimball and Company, Inc. of Amesbury, MA is voluntarily recalling all approximately 1200 units of Clam Chowder and Corn Chowder, all lot numbers in 15 oz cans, because they contain undeclared Milk and Wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Milk or Wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

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