THE U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) HAS INCREASED INSPECTIONS AND PRODUCT TESTING EFFORTS IN RESPONSE TO THE MELAMINE CONTAMINATION PROBLEM WHICH ORIGINATED IN CHINESE DAIRY PRODUCTS.  AS A RESULT OF THE FDA’S ON-GOING TESTING PROGRAM, THE AGENCY HAS DETECTED MELAMINE CONTAMINATION IN BLUE CAT FLAVOR DRINKS.  THE DISTRIBUTOR … [Read more...]
Russell Stover Candies Issues Hazelnut Allergy Alert for some Private Reserve Assorted Chocolates
CONTACT: MR. ALLEN CAUDLE VOLLMER PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR RUSSELL STOVER CANDIES, INC. 713-970-2107 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- OCTOBER 9, 2008 -- KANSAS CITY, MO – IN SPECIFIC U.S. MARKETS (BELOW), RUSSELL STOVER CANDIES, INC., IS RECALLING ONE LOT CODE OF ITS 2 7/8 OZ SIZE OF PRIVATE RESERVE ASSORTED CHOCOLATES BECAUSE ONE PIECE OF CANDY IN THE … [Read more...]
Colorado Firm Recalls Frozen Beef Products for E. Coli Contamination
Recall Release CLASS I RECALL FSIS-RC-035-2008 HEALTH RISK: HIGH Congressional and Public Affairs (202) 720-9113 Roger Sockman WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2008 - Colorado Foods Products, a Greenwood Village, Co., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,340 pounds of frozen beef trim that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. … [Read more...]
Florida Firm Recalls Frozen Beef for E. Coli Contamination
Recall Release CLASS I RECALL FSIS-RC-036-2008 HEALTH RISK: HIGH Congressional and Public Affairs (202) 720-9113 Amanda Eamich WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2008 - Astro Meats & Seafood, Inc., a Miami, Fl., establishment, is recalling approximately 4,200 pounds of frozen beef trim that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department … [Read more...]
Consumer Alert: Undeclared Sulfites in Shad Raisins
CONTACT: JESSICA CHITTENDEN 518-457-3136 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- OCTOBER 6, 2008 -- NEW YORK STATE AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER PATRICK HOOKER TODAY ALERTED CONSUMERS THAT FATIMA BROTHERS INC. OF 54-08 43RD ST MASPETH, NEW YORK 11378 IS RECALLING "SHAD RAISINS" DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF UNDECLARED SULFITES. PEOPLE WHO HAVE SEVERE SENSITIVITY TO SULFITES … [Read more...]
Recent Comments