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

Cousins Products Issues Allergy Alert In Spinach Vinaigrette

February 6, 2010

Cousins Products, LLC, of Covington, LA is voluntarily recalling the following Spinach Vinaigrette in 16 oz. jars.

The Murphy House Recalls Pork Barbecue Products: Undeclared Soy Flour

February 6, 2010

Recall Release CLASS II RECALL
FSIS-RC-009-2010 HEALTH RISK: LOW

Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Adrian Gianforti

Haifa Smoked Fish Recalls Whole Schmaltz Herring: Uneviscerated

February 5, 2010

Haifa Smoked Fish, located in Queens, New York, is recalling Haifa brand vacuum packaged Whole Schmaltz Herring with the lot number 20, because the product was found to be uneviscerated.

The lot being recalled is a product of Norway, individually vacuum-packed in clear plastic pouches with lot # 20 indicated on the label and distributed through various food retailers in the NY and NJ area.

Pierino Frozen Foods Issues Allergy Alert: Undeclared Eggs In Jumbo Shells with Cheese

February 4, 2010

Pierino Frozen Foods Inc. of Lincoln Park, Michigan is recalling its 24 oz. packages of Pierino Frozen Foods’ “Jumbo Shells with Cheese” because they contain undeclared eggs. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Global Commodities Recalls Aahu Barah Brand Dry Apricot: Allergy Alert

February 3, 2010

Global Commodities Inc. of Hicksville, NY is recalling its 0.50 lbs. packages of Aahu Barah brand Dry Apricot food treats because they contain undeclared Sulfites. People who have allergies to Sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

West Missouri Beef Recalls Beef Products: E. coli

February 3, 2010

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-008-2010 HEALTH RISK: HIGH

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

WASHINGTON, February 2, 2010 – West Missouri Beef, LLC, a Rockville, Mo., establishment, is recalling approximately 14,000 pounds of fresh boneless 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.

Daniele International Recalls Italian Sausage Products: Salmonella

February 1, 2010

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-006-2010 HEALTH RISK: HIGH

Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Atiya Khan

Editor’s Note: This recall release is being reissued to expand the January 23 recall to include approximately 17,235 pounds of Italian sausage products.

Well Luck Co. Recalls Instant Noodles From China

January 28, 2010

Recall Release CLASS II RECALL
FSIS-RC-007-2010 HEALTH RISK: LOW

Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Catherine Cochran

January 20, 2010 – Well Luck Co., Inc., a Jersey City, N.J., establishment, is recalling approximately 50,000 pounds of instant noodle products that were ineligible for import to the U.S., the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Daniele International Recalls Italian Sausage Products: Salmonella

January 24, 2010

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-006-2010 HEALTH RISK: HIGH

Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Atiya Khan

The Wisconsin Cheeseman® Recalls Cheese Logs/Cheese Balls: Listeria monocytogenes

January 22, 2010

The Wisconsin Cheeseman® announced today that it is recalling cheese log/cheese ball products in conjunction with the voluntary recall initiated by Parkers Farm, Inc. on January 15, 2010. Parkers Farm, Inc., located in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, believes some of its food items have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The recall was a result of a sampling done by the state of Wisconsin and the state of Minnesota.

Park 100 Foods Recalls Chicken Pot Pie: Foreign Materials Found

January 21, 2010

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-005-2010 HEALTH RISK: HIGH

Congressional and Public Affairs
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Catherine Cochran

January 20, 2010 – Park 100 Foods, Inc., a Kokomo, Ind., establishment, is recalling approximately 19,200 pounds of frozen chicken pot pie products that may contain foreign materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Huntington Meat Packing Recalls Beef: E. coli

January 19, 2010

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-004-2010 HEALTH RISK: HIGH

Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Adrian Gianforti

WASHINGTON, January 18, 2010 – Huntington Meat Packing Inc., a Montebello, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 864,000 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.

Hines Nut Company Announces Recall of Pine Nuts: Salmonella Risk

January 16, 2010

Hines Nut Company has initiated a recall of 270 packages of Pine Nuts, packaged under the brand name Harris Teeter Farmers Market. The Pine Nuts were purchased from Red River Foods in Camarillo, CA, and have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Parkers Farm Expands Recall to Include All of Its Products: Listeria Risk

January 16, 2010

Parkers Farm, Inc. of Coon Rapids, Minnesota today expanded the previously announced recall of products to include all date codes because they have the potential to be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infection in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term sympotms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

PEO Chapter FO Recalls Roasted Hazelnuts: Salmonella Risk

January 16, 2010

PEO Chapter FO of Ashland, Oregon is recalling 75 – 1 lb packages of roasted hazelnuts, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. 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.

Health Alert for Merrick Beef Filet Squares Dog Treats

January 16, 2010

The U. S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use Merrick Beef Filet Squares for dogs distributed by Merrick Pet Care with a package date of “Best By 111911” because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The product was distributed nationwide through retail stores and Internet sales.

New York Firm Recalls Beef Carcass Containing Prohibited Materials

January 16, 2010

Recall Release CLASS II RECALL
FSIS-RC-003-2010 HEALTH RISK: LOW

Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Atiya Khan

Nurture, Inc. Recalls select HAPPYTOT & HAPPYBABY Pouch Meals: Bacterial Contamination

January 14, 2010

Nurture, Inc., is voluntarily recalling selected varieties and date codes of HAPPYTOT Stage 4 and HAPPYBABY Stage 1 and Stage 2 pouch meals with date codes expiring between November 2010 and January 2011. These products are being recalled due to a packaging defect that potentially could cause the pouches to swell or leak. Swollen or leaking pouches could indicate that the products may contain bacteria that could potentially cause illness.

HAPPYTOT Stage 4 and HAPPYBABY Stage 1 & Stage 2 Pouch Meals – Recall

January 14, 2010

The FDA is recommending that the public not consume any varieties of HAPPYTOT Stage 4 and certain varieties of HAPPYBABY Stage 1 and Stage 2 baby foods in pouches distributed by Nurture Inc. The firm is recalling these products because some pouches are leaking or swollen. Swollen or leaking pouches may indicate problems with the product, including possible contamination by bacteria that can cause illness, or that the packaging has been compromised and is at risk of bacterial contamination.

HP Hood Recalls Heluva Good Cold Pack Cheese: Listeria Monocytogenes

January 14, 2010

HP Hood is recalling select Heluva Good branded 8 oz. plastic cup containers of Cold Pack Cheese Food because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, 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 and nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

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