Listeria bacteria - another recall

[Mimi]

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Golden Glen Creamery Issues Voluntary Recall Of Butter Because Of Possible Health Risk

 

Contact:
Consumer:
Golden Glen Creamery
360-766-6455
info@goldenglencreamery.com
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 3, 2011 -Golden Glen Creamery of Bow, WA is voluntarily recalling Butter produced on November 2, 2011 because it has the potential to be contaminated with 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, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

To date, no illnesses have been reported.

21 - 4 oz. packages of Herbes de Provence Butter were available at the Whole Foods Market in Redmond, WA.  68 - 4 oz. packages of NW Mushroom Trio Butter were available at the Whole Foods Market in Redmond, WA, and at various Metropolitan Market locations in Washington.  Products were distributed between 11/7/11 and 11/28/11 and are in circulation to date.

The product is sold in 4 oz. plastic round containers with tamper-evident seals.  The labels read in part: “Herbes de Provence Butter”, or “Northwest Mushroom Trio Butter”, along with “GOLDEN GLEN CREAMERY”and“Natural handcrafted cheese produced by the Jensen ladies.” The top label on the products has a three-digit code “767.” 

The Butters are being voluntarily recalled by Golden Glen Creamery, as a result of a surveillance sample collected and analyzed by the Washington State Department of Agriculture that was found to be positive for Listeria monocytogenes.  The company has ceased the production and distribution of the product as FDA, the Washington State Department of Agriculture and the company continues their investigation as to what caused the problem.

Consumers who have purchased the product(s) are urged to destroy the product(s) or return the product(s) to the place of purchase for a full refund.  Consumers with questions may contact Golden Glen Creamery at 360-766-6455, from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM PST, Monday through Friday, or by email at info@goldenglencreamery.com.

[Mimi]

Kradjian Imp Co Is Doing An Extended Recall Of Cedar Tree Brand Tresse Cheese And Cedar Tree Brand Shinglish Cheese Because Of Possible Health Risk
01/19/2012 10:07 PM EST

Kradjian Imp Co, Glendale, CA is recalling 231 Cases, 22Lb / Cs of Cedar Tree brand Tresse Cheese, 16 oz and Cedar Tree brand Shinglish cheese, 16 oz because they have the potential to be contaminated with 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, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

[Mimi]

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Alfa Sprouts Inc. (Springwater Sprouts) Recalls Alfalfa Sprouts And Clover Sprouts Due To Possible Health Risk

 

Contact:
Consumers/Media
585-624-1234

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 25, 2012 - Alfa Sprouts Inc. of Honeoye Falls, NY is recalling approx. 100 lbs of Springwater Sprouts brand Organic Alfalfa Sprouts and bulk 3# Clover Sprouts because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections to individuals 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 infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The following 2 products are being recalled by the firm.

    Clear clam shell packages containing 4 oz. Organic Alfalfa Sprouts with a sell by date of 4/28/2012. This product was distributed in New York State. Product label and UPC code noted below.
    UPC Code 688267047411
    UPC Code 042891000523
    3# Bulk containers of Clover Sprouts, with a production code of P93. This product was distributed to institutional accounts in Upstate New York.

The contamination was discovered after sampling under the USDA Microbiological Data Program by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets inspectors and subsequent analysis by the New York State Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product. No illness has been reported to date.

Consumers who have purchased Organic Alfalfa Sprouts or bulk 3 # Clover Sprouts, distributed by Alfa Sprouts Inc. (Springwater Sprouts) should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 585 624 1234.

 

[Mimi]

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Henry’s Farm Inc. Expands Recall Of Soybean Sprouts Due To Possible Health Risk

 

Contact:
Consumer
301-802-2996 or,
804-786-3520

Media
Mr. Soo Park
301-802-2996

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 30, 2012 - Henry’s Farm Inc. is expanding the recall of its Soybean Sprouts, to include Natto Soybean Sprouts, because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections to individuals 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 infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The initial date of the recall was April 27, 2012

The following products are being recalled by the firm.

    All clear plastic packages containing 1.5 lbs. Grown in Natural Spring Water Soybean Sprouts. The packages were not coded.
    All bulk (approximately 10 lbs.) plastic bags of Soybean Sprouts. The packages were neither coded nor labeled.
    All clear plastic packages containing 1 lb. Grown in Natural Spring Water Natto Soybean Sprouts. The packages were not coded.

These items were distributed to retail stores in Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C.

The contamination was discovered after sampling by VDACS Food Safety and Security Program. Subsequent analysis by the Virginia Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the products. No illness has been reported to date.

Individuals who purchased Soybean Sprouts distributed by Henry’s Farm should return the product to the place of sale for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact either the company directly at 301.802.2996 or the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Food Safety and Security Program. at 804.786.3520.

 

[Mimi]

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Cleveland Beansprouts Co. of Cleveland, OH is recalling all alfalfa sprouts because they
may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

CLEVELAND, Ohio (May 4, 2012) - Cleveland Beansprouts Co. of Cleveland, OH is recalling all alfalfa sprouts because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections to individuals 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 infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

All alfalfa sprouts produced by Cleveland Beansprouts are being recalled. There are no lot codes or any other identifier on the product. The alfalfa sprouts were only distributed in Ohio.

The contamination was discovered by the Ohio Department of Agriculture while collecting and testing samples under the United States Department of Agriculture’s Microbiological Data Program. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Consumers who have purchased alfalfa sprouts produced by Cleveland Beansprout should discard them.

Photo: Product Labels

Recalled Product Photos Are Also Available on FDA's Flickr Photostream.

[Mimi]

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River Ranch Recalls Retail And Food Service Salads Because Of Possible Health Risk

 

Contact:
Consumer:
1-800-762-7708

Media:
Kim St George
831-758-1390

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 18, 2012 - River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC of Salinas, CA is initiating a voluntary recall of retail and foodservice bagged salads, because they have the potential of being contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes following routine random retail salad finished product tests conducted in the marketplace by the Food & Drug Administration.

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 infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Retail salad products under this recall were distributed nationwide under various sizes and packaged under the brand names of River Ranch, Farm Stand, Hy-Vee, Marketside, Shurfresh, and The Farmer’s Market.

Foodservice salad products under this recall were distributed nationwide under various sizes and packaged under the brand names of River Ranch, Cross Valley, Fresh n Easy, Promark, and Sysco.

The recalled retail and foodservice salad bags have either “Best By” code dates between 12MAY2012 – 22MAY2012 or Julian dates between 116 – 125. The code date is typically located in the upper right hand corner of the bags.

See attached list for the specific salad products, size, package type, UPC codes and states of distribution.

No other products, brands or code dates aside from those listed below are affected by this recall.

There have been NO reported illnesses associated with this recall. We are working closely with the Food & Drug Administration and California Department of Public Health.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions can contact River Ranch at their 24-hour customer service center at 1-800-762-7708.

[Mimi]

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Gills Onions Voluntarily Recalls One Lot of Diced Red Onions Because of Possible Health Risk

 

Contact:
Consumer:
1-800-348-2255

Media:
Amy Philpott
703-472-6615
aphilpott@watsonmulhern.com disclaimer icon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 19, 2012 - May 19, 2012-Gills Onions, LLC of Oxnard, CA is initiating a voluntary recall, 2,360 pounds, of diced red onions with lot code 51RDA1A2119 and use-by-dates May 14, 15 and 17, 2012 because it may be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes. The product is beyond its use-by-date, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall, and no other Gills Onions product is affected by this recall.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The recalled diced red onions were distributed directly from Gills Onions to retailers in Canada and retailers and foodservice distributors in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Idaho, Texas, Illinois, Michigan, Arkansas, Ohio, Tennessee, New Jersey, Georgia, and Florida.

Recalled product sold at retail was packaged in a 7oz. clear plastic clamshell, labeled Gills Onions with the May 17, 2012 use-by-date and the lot code 51RDA1A2119 stamped on the UPC label. The UPC number in Canada is 643550 00045 0 and the UPC number in the United States is 643550 00041 2. However, since this number can also be on other products, please refer to the lot code in order to identify the recalled product. Photos are available on our website. Anyone who has the recalled product in their possession should discard it.
Product sold to foodservice customers was packaged in 5 lb clear plastic bags, identified as Gills Onions Diced Red Onions, and stamped with an expiration date of May 14 or 15, 2012. The lot code 51RDA1A2119 is also stamped on both the bag and box. Photos are available on our website.

This voluntary recall was initiated as a result of a routine and random test directed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Gills Onions has notified all customers who received the recalled lot directly from the company and requested that they remove from commerce any of the expired product they may still have in stock. As an extra precautionary measure and because we do not always know to whom our direct customers sell our products, we are also asking our direct customers to notify their customers of this recall. Gills Onions is keeping the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency informed of its recall process to assure that consumers are properly alerted.

Consumers with questions may contact Gills Onions at 1-800-348-2255, M-F 8am-5pm PDT or at 1-209-678-1354 today, Saturday, May 19, 2012. Please visit our website at www.gillsonions.com disclaimer icon for updates.

 

[Mimi]

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River Ranch Expands Salad Recall Because Of Possible Health Risk

 

Contact:
Consumer:
1-800-762-7708

Media:
Kim St George
831-758-1390

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 19, 2012 - River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC of Salinas, CA is expanding its voluntary recall of retail and foodservice bagged salads, because they have the potential of being contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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 infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Retail salad products under this recall were distributed throughout the United States and Canada under various sizes and packaged under the brand names of River Ranch, Farm Stand, Hy-Vee, Shurfresh, and The Farmer’s Market.

Foodservice salad products under this recall were distributed throughout the United States and Canada under various sizes and packaged under the brand names of River Ranch and Sysco.

The recalled retail and foodservice salad bags have either “Best By” code dates between 12MAY2012 – 29MAY2012 or Julian dates of 118 and 125. The code date is typically located in the upper right hand corner of the bags.

See attached list for the specific salad products, size, package type, UPC codes and states of distribution.

No other products, brands or code dates aside from those listed below are affected by this recall.

There have been NO reported illnesses associated with this recall. We are working closely with the Food & Drug Administration and California Department of Public Health.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions can contact River Ranch at their 24-hour customer service center at 1-888-624-2569.

[Mimi]

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Pacific Coast Fruit Company Recalls Single Side Serving Processed Salads for
Potential Listeria monocytogenes Contamination

 

Contact:

Consumer:
Pacific Coast Fruit Company
503-234-6411

Media:
Ted Hendryx
503-234-6411
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 22, 2012 - Pacific Coast Fruit Company, Portland, Oregon is voluntarily recalling multiple types of bagged processed salads based on the potential contamination of 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, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Pacific Coast Fruit utilized a portion of the salads that were recalled by River Ranch in some of our retail and food service processed bagged salad.  Please see attached list for specific products entered into commerce, including UPC code, Pacific Coast Fruit Item Number, and Best if Use By Date or Production Date.

Pacific Coast recalled products were distributed to Fred Meyer, Avanti, and Evergreen in Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Idaho.

The recalled retail salads are packed in a 9.6oz -10oz clamshell style and VA food service items is packed in 5 lbs – 20 lbs food service salads bags.

There have been NO reported illnesses associated with this recall.  This voluntary recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and are urged to return it to the place of purchase or destroy the product.  Consumer with questions can contact Pacific Coast Fruit at 503-234-6411 between the hours of 8 am-4:30 pm PST Monday to Friday.

See here for list of products: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm305123.htm?source=govdelivery

[Mimi]

More bagged salad recalls:

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Dole Fresh Vegetables Announces Precautionary Recall of Limited Number of Salads

 

Contact
Consumer:
Consumer Response Center, (800) 356-3111

Media:
Marty Ordman
Phone: (818) 874-4834
marty.ordman@dole.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 22, 2012 - Dole Fresh Vegetables is voluntarily recalling 1,077 cases of bagged salads. The products being recalled are Kroger Fresh Selections Greener Supreme coded N158 211B 1613 KR04 with Use-by date of June 19 and UPC 11110 91039, Kroger Fresh Selections Leafy Romaine coded N158 111B KR11 with Use-by date of June 19 and UPC 11110 91046 and Wal Mart Marketside Leafy Romaine coded N158111B with Use-by date of June19 and UPC code 81131 02781 due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. Dole Fresh Vegetables is coordinating closely with regulatory officials. No illnesses have been reported in association with the recall.

The Product Code and Use-by date are in the upper right-hand corner of the package; the UPC code is on the back of the package, below the barcode. The salads were distributed in six U.S. states (Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia).

No illnesses have been reported in association with the recall. This precautionary recall notification is being issued due to an isolated instance in which a sample of Marketside Leafy Romaine salad yielded a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes in a random sample test conducted by the Stateof North Carolina.

No other Wal Mart Marketside, or Kroger Fresh Selections salads are included in the recall. Only the specific Product Codes, UPC codes and June 19, 2012 Use-by date identified above are included in the recall. Consumers who have any remaining product with these Product Codes should not consume it, but rather discard it. Retailers and consumers with questions may call the Dole Food Company Consumer Response Center at (800) 356-3111, which is open 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (PDT) Monday - Friday.

Although the product is 3 days past its Use-by date and it is highly unlikely that any product is still available at retail, retailers should check their inventories and store shelves to confirm that none of the product is mistakenly present or available for purchase by consumers or in warehouse inventories. Dole Fresh Vegetables customer service representatives are already contacting retailers and are in the process of confirming that the recalled product is not in the stream of commerce.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause foodborne illness in a person who eats a food item contaminated with it. Symptoms of infection may include fever, muscle aches, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea or diarrhea. The illness primarily impacts pregnant women and adults with weakened immune systems. Most healthy adults and children rarely become seriously ill.

[carls365]

I wonder what's really being done to prevent on a long term basis all these contaminated foods? where does the contamination begin? unsanitary conditions with workers in the field and/or in the plant itself?

[Mimi]

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Dole Fresh Vegetables Announces Precautionary Recall of Limited Number of Salads

 

Contact
Consumer:
Dole Food Company Consumer Response Center
(800) 356-3111

Media:
Marty Ordman
Phone: (818) 874-4834
marty.ordman@dole.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 29, 2012 – Dole Fresh Vegetables is voluntarily recalling 2,598 cases of bagged salad. The product being recalled is Dole Hearts of Romaine coded 0540N165112A or B, with Use-by date of June 26 and UPC 7143000956 due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. Dole Fresh Vegetables is coordinating closely with regulatory officials.  No illnesses have been reported in association with the recall.

The product code and Use-by date are in the upper right-hand corner of the package; the UPC code is on the back of the package, below the barcode. The salads were distributed in nine U.S. states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia).

No illnesses have been reported in association with the recall. This precautionary recall notification is being issued due to an isolated instance in which a sample of Dole Hearts of Romaine salad yielded a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes in a random sample test conducted by the FDA.

No other salads are included in the recall. Only the specific Product Codes, UPC codes and June 26, 2012 Use-by date identified above are included in the recall. Consumers who have any remaining product with these Product Codes should not consume it, but rather discard it. Retailers and consumers with questions may call the Dole Food Company Consumer Response Center at (800) 356-3111, which is open 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (PT) Monday - Friday.

Although the product is 3 days past its Use-by date and it is highly unlikely that any product is still available at retail, retailers should check their inventories and store shelves to confirm that none of the product is mistakenly present or available for purchase by consumers or in warehouse inventories. Dole Fresh Vegetables customer service representatives are already contacting retailers and are in the process of confirming that the recalled product is not in the stream of commerce.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause foodborne illness in a person who eats a food item contaminated with it. Symptoms of infection may include fever, muscle aches, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea or diarrhea. The illness primarily impacts pregnant women and adults with weakened immune systems. Most healthy adults and children rarely become seriously ill.

[Mimi]

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Gills Onions Voluntarily Recalls Diced and Slivered Red and Yellow Onions, and Diced Onion and Celery Mix Because of Possible Health Risk

 

Contact
Media
Amy Philpott
aphilpott@watsonmulhern.com
703-472-6615

Consumer
1-800-348-2255
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 18, 2012 - Gills Onions, LLC of Oxnard, CA is initiating a voluntary recall of a single day’s production of diced and slivered red and yellow onions and diced celery and onion mix because they may be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall, and no other Gills Onions products are affected by this recall. A list of recalled products is provided at the end of this release.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The recalled products, which are packaged under the brand "Gill's Onions," were shipped between July 2-4, 2012 directly from Gills Onions to retailers in Canada and the following U.S. states: California, Montana, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah and Washington.

This voluntary recall was initiated when the company was notified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that a random sample of diced yellow onions taken at retail tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. As a precautionary measure, Gills Onions is recalling all products processed on the same day and on the same line as the sample that tested positive.

Gills Onions is notifying all customers who received the recalled product directly from the company and requesting that they remove it from commerce. We are also asking our direct customers to notify their customers of this recall. Gills Onions is keeping the U.S. Food and Drug Administration informed of its recall process to assure that consumers are properly alerted.

“Gills Onions is committed to protecting public health and to executing this voluntary recall effectively and efficiently,” said Steve Gill, president of the company. “We are a multi generational family business, and we work hard every day to earn the trust and confidence of customers and consumers who enjoy our high quality, healthy products.”

Anyone who has the recalled product in their possession should not consume it and should destroy or discard it. Consumers with questions may contact Gills Onions at 1-800-348-2255, M-F 8am-5pm PDT. Please visit our website at www.gillsonions.com  for a copy of this release.

Gills Onions’ July 18, 2012 product recall
 
Recalled
Lot Code
   
Product Description
("Gill's Onions” Brand)
   
Use-by-date
   
UPC Code*
USA
   
22YAA1A2184
   
Diced Yellow Onions, 7 oz
   
07/20/12
   
643550000405
22RAA1A2184
   
Diced Red Onions, 7 oz
   
07/20/12
   
643550000412
22YAA1A2184
   
Slivered Yellow Sweet Onions, 5oz
   
07/20/12
   
643550000092
22RAA1A2184
   
Slivered Red Onions, 5 oz
   
07/20/12
   
643550000009
22YAA1A2184
   
Diced Celery and Onion, 7 oz
   
07/20/12
   
643550000429
22YAA1A2184
   
Diced Celery and Onion, 19 oz
   
07/20/12
   
643550000351
 
CANADA
   
22YAA1A2184
   
Diced Yellow Onions,
Oignons jaunes frais, en dés, 198g
   
07/20/12
   
643550000443
22RAA1A2184
   
Diced Red Onions,
Oignons rouge frais, en dés, 198g
   
07/20/12
   
643550000450
22YAA1A2184
   
Diced Celery & Onions,
Céleri et oignons frais, en dés, 198g
   
07/20/12
   
643550000467
*The UPC Code can also be found on products not included in this recall, so please refer to the lot code in order to identify the recalled product.

[Mimi]

GH Foods CA Initiates Voluntary Recall of Products That Contain Yellow Onions
07/28/2012 11:46 AM EDT

GH Foods CA, LLC, is initiating a voluntary recall of various products containing yellow onions distributed to retail supermarkets. The products were manufactured using onions recalled by Gills Onions because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

[Mimi]

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Simmering Soup Voluntarily Recalls Salsa & Balela
Because of Possible Health Risk

 

Contact:
Dr. David Nyachuba
davidnyachuba@simmeringsoup.com
401-225-1288

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 27, 2012 - Simmering Soup, Inc., Atlanta, GA is initiating a voluntary recall of the following Trader Joe’s brand of Salsa and Balela because the products contain diced onions that are the subject of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recall due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.


 

Product Description   Use-by-date   SKU #   UPC
Mild Salsa 16 ounce   08/09   082584   00285841
Balela 8 ounce   07/31   068306   00683067


* Packaging: Translucent plastic cups, snap on lids.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The recalled products, which are packaged under the "Trader Joe’s" brand, were shipped between July 25 -26, 2012 to Trader Joe’s stores in the following states: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Southern region of Virginia.

None of these products have tested positive for Listeria and no illnesses have been reported to date. No other Trader Joe’s products produced at the Simmering Soup Atlanta facility are affected by this recall.

This voluntary recall was initiated when the company was notified by FreshPoint Atlanta, which uses Gills Whole Peeled Onions for further processing to produce diced onions purchased by Simmering Soup Atlanta.   Listeria was found in the facility in which the Gills Whole Peeled Onions were processed.

Immediately following notification from Simmering Soup, Trader Joe’s removed products affected by this recall from store shelves and destroyed them.  Simmering Soup is keeping the U.S. Food and Drug Administration informed of its recall process to assure that consumers are properly alerted.

Anyone who has the recalled product(s) in their possession should not consume it and should destroy, discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Simmering Soup at davidnyachuba@simmeringsoup.com or 401-225-1288, M-F 9am-5pm EST.
 

[Mimi]

Wegmans Recalls Chilled Prepared Foods that Contain Diced White Onions Sold at Three Pennsylvania Stores Only
07/27/2012 05:04 PM EDT

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is recalling prepared foods that contain chopped/diced white onions as an ingredient because the onions have the potential to be contaminated with 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, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

[Mimi]

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Huxtable's Kitchen Voluntarily Recalls Trader Joe's brand Roasted Butternut Squash, Red Quinoa and Wheatberry Salad Because of Possible Health Risk

Contact
Consumer:
(323) 923-2885

Media:
Jason Knight
(323) 923-2905


 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 27, 2012 - Huxtable's Kitchen is initiating a voluntary recall of Trader Joe's Roasted Butternut Squash, Red Quinoa and Wheatberry Salad because the onions used as an ingredient have the potential to be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Trader Joe's Roasted Butternut Squash, Red Quinoa & Wheatberry Salad with "use by date" of 7/28/2012 and 7/30/2012 comes in a 9.5 oz clear plastic container. The "use by date" is marked on a sticker on the front of the package. The recalled product was distributed from 7/23/12 to 7/26/12 to Trader Joe's stores in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington. No other Trader Joe's stores are affected by this recall.

The onions are a product of Gill Onions, Oxnard, CA, which initiated a recall of the onions on July 18, 2012, and were supplied to Huxtable's Kitchen, Inc. Immediately following notification from Huxtable's Kitchen, Inc., Trader Joe's removed affected product from store shelves and destroyed them.

No illnesses have been linked to this recall. Anyone who has the recalled product in their possession should not consume it and should destroy or discard it. Consumers with questions may contact Huxtable’s Kitchen: at 323-923-2885, M-F 8am-5pm PDT.

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North Carolina Farm Recalls Athena Cantaloupes

 

Contact
Consumer:
Michael Norton:
207-885-3132

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 28, 2012 - On Saturday, Burch Farms of North Carolina announced a recall of Athena cantaloupes because the product may contain listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been associated with this recall, according to Burch Farms.

Hannaford is advising customers because its stores had carried Burch Farms Athena cantaloupes. The product has been removed. Athena cantaloupes, a variety grown in the Southeastern United States, are a whole cantaloupe produce item. If stickered, the label on the item will reference Burch Farm and read: “Cantaloupe PLU 4319.”

Customers should not consume these cantaloupes. Return the item to stores or dispose of the item and return the sticker for a full refund. Listeria has the potential to cause serious illness.

No other products are affected by this recall.

Hannaford Supermarkets, based in Scarborough, Maine, operates 181 stores and employs more than 26,000 associates in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont. For additional information, visit disclaimer icon www.hannaford.com.

[Mimi]

Today is Wednesday and time for another round of recall alerts from the FDA. Gill's Onion contamination caused all of the following recalls.


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Garden Fresh Foods, Inc. Recalls Specific Packages Of Products Containing Onions Because Of Possible Health Risk Due To Gills Onions Expanded Recall


Contact
Consumer:
1-800-645-3367

Media:
Steve Mueller
414-645-1000



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 31, 2012 - Garden-Fresh Foods is initiating a voluntary recall on various ready-to-eat salads, slaw, salsa, bean and dip products sold under various brands and code dates (see attachment). The products may contain onions from Gills Onions, which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that 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 infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Products are sold in various size containers (8oz to 8 pound packages). The product were distributed in the following states: WI, MN, IA, IL, OH, IN, TX, FL, MA, MO, MI, PA, AZ, CA, and distributed to retail stores and food services.

Consumers who have purchased any of the suspect products are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Currently there has been no illness reported related to this recall.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-645-3367 Monday through Friday between the hours 8:00AM- 4:30 PM

[Mimi]

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Ken’s Foods, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of a Limited Number of Branded Food Service Dressings and Sauces Containing Onions Because Of Possible Health Risk Due To Gills Onions Recall

Contact

Consumer:
508-229-1100, extension 4727 or 1190

Media:
Joni A Fagan, Vice President of Quality
Ken’s Foods, Inc.
jfagan@kensfoods.com
508-229-1124
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -July 30, 2012 – The manufacturer of Golden Corral Tartar Sauce, Dickey’s BBQ Bean Sauce, Lee’s Cole Slaw Dressing, Fatz Tartar Sauce, Ken’s Tartar Sauce.  These items contain onions from Gills Onions, which may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that 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 infection can cause miscarriages and still births among pregnant women.

This recall comes as a result of a July 25, 2012, recall issued by Gills Onions, Oxnard, CA a supplier to Fresh Point, Atlanta.  Fresh Point further processes the onions for Ken’s Foods, Inc.

The products included in this recall are listed below.  No other Ken’s products are affected by this recall.  As of this date, there have been no illnesses reported relating to this recall.
        
KE0666-Ken’s Tartar Sauce   4/1-gallon containers   MFG:  09/JUL/12
KE0666A5-Ken’s Tartar Sauce   100/1.5oz cups   EXP:  011313
DI2063-Dickey’s BBQ Bean   10/48oz pouches   USE BY:  11MAR13
GD2517-Golden Corral Tartar   4/1-gallon containers   MFG:  17/JUL/12
FQ2103-Lee’s Cole Slaw   14/40oz pouches   MFG:  23JUL12
FD0666-Fatz Tartar Sauce   4/1-gallon containers   MFG:  23/JUL/12

On Friday, July 27, 2012, Ken’s Foods, Inc. notified all distribution centers, private label customers and brokers to request immediate withdrawal of potentially affected items listed above.  The above listed items were distributed to the states of AL,FL,GA,IL,KY,MS,NC,NE,NM,NV,OH,OK,SC,TN,TX,WI.

If there are any questions pertaining to this notice, please call Ken’s Foods, Inc., Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm EST at 1-508-229-1100, ask for extension 4727 or 1190.

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