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The J.M. Smucker Company Announces a Limited Voluntary Recall on Smucker’s® Natural Peanut Butter Chunky Due to Possible Health Risk Smucker’s® Natural Peanut Butter Chunky Due to Possible Health Risk

CP_Recalls — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:33:14 +0000

Contact:
Consumer
888-550-9555

Maribeth Badertscher
Vice President, Corporate Communications
330-682-3000

The J.M. Smucker Company today announced a limited voluntary recall on two specific Best-If-Used-By dates of 16 oz. Smucker’s® Natural Peanut Butter Chunky because it may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that 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. For more information, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at www.cdc.gov¹.

This product was distributed in: Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia.

The affected product, which is packaged in 16 oz. jars, is as follows:

UPC: 5150001701 (located on the side of the jar’s label below the bar code)
Production Codes: 1307004 and 1308004
Best-If-Used-By dates: August 3, 2012 and August 4, 2012
Chunky product only (not creamy)
Impacted product would have been purchased between November 8 – 17, 2011

No other products of The J.M. Smucker Company are affected by this recall.

No illnesses related to this issue have been reported and the product is being recalled out of an abundance of caution for consumer safety.

The recall was initiated as the result of a routine sampling program by the company, which revealed that these finished products may contain the bacteria.

Consumers who have purchased Smucker’s Natural Peanut Butter Chunky with the above Production Code and Best-If-Used-By dates are urged to discard the product immediately and call the company at 1-888-550-9555 for a replacement coupon. The company may require proof of purchase. Consumers with questions can contact the company to speak to a customer service representative at 1-888-550-9555 between Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Andrew Williamson Fresh Produce Expands Possible Distribution Area of Voluntary Organic Grape Tomato Recall

CP_Recalls — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 05:44:33 +0000

Contact:
Consumer
619-661-6000
info@andrew-williamson.com

Media
Mark Munger
619 661-6004 (office)
831 345-6937 (mobile)
info@andrew-williamson.com

Andrew Williamson Fresh Produce is expanding the geographic scope of its voluntary recall of organic grape tomatoes. Although the volume of cases from the original production lot has not changed, the company recognizes the possibility that some customers may have distributed the organic grape tomatoes beyond the original 18 states. Therefore, the company is extending the recall to all states in the U.S. The recall includes Canada, as initially indicated.

The recall notice is being issued out of an abundance of caution because one clamshell of Limited Edition organic grape tomatoes tested positive for Salmonella in a random sample collected and tested by the United States Department of Agriculture in Michigan.

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.

All customers who received the organic grape tomatoes directly from the company were notified on September 28 and advised to discard any existing product. No illnesses have been reported in association with this product.

The organic grape tomatoes are sold in 10.5 oz. plastic “clam shell” containers containing UPC code 033383655925, located on the front of the package, below the barcode. The containers also have the words “LIMITED EDITION” and “Product of Mexico” printed on the label. The organic grape tomatoes are also sold in 7 oz. plastic “clam shell” containers with Barcode 20025465, and marketed under the “Fresh & Easy” brand.

The voluntary recall only involves Limited Edition and Fresh & Easy™ labeled organic grape tomatoes and does not involve any other Limited Edition or Fresh & Easy™ branded produce items. Consumers who have any remaining product with UPC code 033383655925 or Barcode 20025465 should not consume it, but should instead discard it. As an added safety measure, retailers are encouraged to check their inventories and store shelves to confirm that product is no longer available for purchase. Andrew Williamson Fresh Produce customer service representatives are contacting retailers to confirm that the recalled product is removed from commerce.

“At Andrew Williamson Fresh Produce our highest priority is the safety and welfare of the consumer. We are committed to the highest standards of food safety and will continue to rigorously pursue the highest food safety levels possible,” said Fred Williamson, President and CEO.

Consumers with questions may contact Andrew Williamson Fresh Produce at 1 (619) 661-6000, Monday-Friday, 8am–5pm pacific time, or email questions to info@andrew-williamson.com.

Eagle Produce, LLC Recalls Cantaloupe Due To Possible Health Risk

CP_Recalls — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 06:31:18 +0000

Contact:
Consumer:
Eagle Produce, LLC
480-323-6177

Media:
Paul Fleming
Eagle Produce, LLC
480-323-6177
pfleming@eagleproduce.com

Eagle Produce, LLC of Scottsdale, Arizona has announced a limited recall of certain cantaloupes shipped from Arizona to upstate New York in late May, due to their potential to be contaminated with salmonella. Although no illnesses have been reported, Eagle Produce has voluntarily decided to recall the potentially affected shipments, which were sold at Sam’s Club between June 2 and June 17, 2011. Sam’s Club has withdrawn all cantaloupes from the Clubs and sent a notification to Members that bought these melons from Clubs served by the Johnstown, NY and Pottsville, PA distribution centers.

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.The recall is limited to approximately 1760 cartons of cantaloupes, each containing 9 melons, for sale in bulk, in brown cardboard cartons each with the Kandy logo in white with the word ‘Cantaloupes’ in white lettering on a red background. The cartons have the lot code 147 count 9 printed on the side of the carton. Each melon bears a Kandy sticker with the words ‘Cantaloupe USA’.

The recall is being implemented as a result of a routine and random test directed by the USDA and carried out by the New York Department of Agriculture. The company has ceased the production and distribution of the product in question.

Consumers who believe that they are in possession of uneaten cantaloupes affected by this recall may contact Eagle Produce at (480) 323-6177 Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST (Arizona time).

Taylor Farms Pacific, Inc. Recalls Grape Tomatoes Due to Salmonella Risk

CP_Recalls — Tue, 03 May 2011 06:22:42 +0000

Consumer:
(209) 835-6300
Media:
Gurjit Shergill, Vice President of National Quality Systems
(209) 835-6300 ext. 186

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 2, 2011 – Taylor Farms Pacific, Inc. of Tracy, CA has been notified by grower Six L’s that a specific lot of grape tomatoes supplied to Taylor Farms Pacific may be contaminated with Salmonella. This product has been recalled by Six L’s.

This lot of grape tomatoes was used in the following products made by Taylor Farms Pacific for Albertsons, Raley’s, Safeway, Savemart, Sam’s Club, & Walmart and is being voluntarily recalled as a precautionary measure. No illnesses have been reported.

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 people may experience fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (which may be bloody), and abdominal pain. In rare cases the organism can get into the bloodstream and cause more serious complications. For more information visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at www.cdc.gov¹.

Albertsons:

Brand	Product Description	Size	Package	Use By	UPC	State
Albertson’s	Taylor Farms Seafood Salad	15 oz	Plastic tray	5/5/2011		AZ
Albertson’s	Taylor Farms Seafood Salad	15 oz	Plastic Tray	5/6/2011		AZ
Albertson’s	Taylor Farms Seafood Salad	15 oz	Plastic Tray	5/7/2011		AZ
Albertson’s	Taylor Farms Seafood Salad	15 oz	Plastic Tray	5/8/2011		AZ
Albertson’s	Taylor Farms Cobb Salad	14 oz	Plastic Tray	5/5/2011		AZ
Albertson’s	Taylor Farms Cobb Salad	14 oz	Plastic Tray	5/8/2011		AZ
Albertson’s	Italian Sub Pasta Salad (sold at the Deli counter)	Varies		5/7/2011	10030223091148	OR

Raley’s:

Brand	Product Description	Size	Packaging	Use By	UPC	States
Raley’s	Raley’s Seafood Louie 6ct Salad	14 oz	Plastic tray	5/5/2011	46567504223	CA, NV
Raley’s	Raley’s Mediteranean 6 ct Salad	11.5 oz	Plastic Tray	5/4/2011	46567501192	CA, NV
Raley’s	Raley’s Mediteranean 6 ct Salad	11.5 oz	Plastic Tray	5/5/2011	46567501192	CA, NV
Raley’s	Raley’s Family size Green 6ct Salad	17 oz	Plastic Tray	5/5/2011	46567501222	CA, NV
Raley’s	Raley’s Tomato Caprese Salad (Sold at the Deli Counter)	Varies		5/5/2011		CA, NV
Raley’s	Raley’sArtichoke& Vegetable Pasta Salad (Sold at the Deli Counter)	Varies		5/5/2011		CA, NV
Raley’s	Raley’s Greek Quinoa Salad (Sold at the Deli Counter)	Varies		5/5/2011		CA, NV
Raley’s	Raley’sMediteranean Orzo Salad (Sold at the Deli Counter)	Varies		5/4/2011		CA, NV
Raley’s	Raley’sMediteranean Orzo Salad (Sold at the Deli Counter)	Varies		5/5/2011		CA, NV
Raley’s	Raley’sMediteranean Orzo Salad (Sold at the Deli Counter)	Varies		5/6/2011		CA, NV
Raley’s	Raley’sMediteranean Orzo Salad (Sold at the Deli Counter)	Varies		5/7/2011		CA,NV
Raley’s	Raley’s Cobb	10 oz	Plastic Tray	5/4/2011	46567504230	CA,NV
Raley’s	Raley’s Classic Chef	11.5 oz	Plastic Tray	5/4/2011	4656750120	CA, NV

Safeway:

Brand	Product Description	Size	Packaging	Use By	UPC	States
Signature Café	BLT Salad with Chicken	12oz	Plastic Tray	4/30/2011-5/4/2011	21130-06325	AZ, OR, WA, NM,ID,MT
Signature Café	BLT Salad with Chicken	12oz	Plastic Tray	4/27/2011	21130-06325	Vons and Pavilions in California and Nevada
Signature Café	Caprese Salad with Crostini	8.25oz	Plastic Tray	4/30-2011-5/5/2011	21130-06582	OR, WA, AZ, NM,ID, MT
Signature Café	Caprese Salad with Crostini	8.25oz	Plastic Tray	4/30/2011-5/7/2011	21130-06582	WA, OR, AZ, CA, NM, NV (excluding Vons and Pavilions)
Signature Café	Caprese Salad with Crostini	8.25oz	Plastic Tray	4/27/2011	21130-06582	Vons and Pavilions in California and Nevada
Signature Café	Chef Salad	11oz	Plastic Tray	4/27/2011	21130-06252	CA, NV (excluding Vons and Pavilions)
Signature Café	Chef Salad	11oz	Plastic Tray	4/30/2011-5/4/2011	21130-06252	AZ, OR, CA, WA, NM, WA, ID, NV (excluding Vons and Pavilions)
Signature Café	Chef Salad	11oz	Plastic Tray	4/30/2011-5/5/2011	21130-06252	WA, CO, CA,AZ, OR, NM, ID, MT,NE, SD, WY(excluding Vons and Pavilions)
Signature Café	Chef Salad	11oz	Plastic Tray	4/30/2011-5/7/2011	21130-06252	OR, AZ, CA, NM, WA, NV (excluding Vons and Pavilions)
Signature Café	Chef Salad	11oz	Plastic Tray	4/27/2011	21130-06252	Vons and Pavilions in CA, NV
Signature Café	Cobb Salad	12oz	Plastic Tray	4/30/2011-5/2/2011	21130-06251	WA
Signature Café	Cobb Salad	12oz	Plastic Tray	4/30/2011-5/3/2011	21130-06251	WA, CO, AZ, OR, NM, ID, MT, NE, SD, WY
Signature Café	Cobb Salad	12oz	Plastic Tray	4/30/2011-5/4/2011	21130-06251	AZ, OR, CA, WA, NM, ID, MT (excluding Vons and Pavilions)
Signature Café	Cobb Salad	12oz	PlasticTray	4/27/2011	21130-06251	CA, NV (excluding Vons and Pavilions)
Signature Café	Cobb Salad	12oz	Plastic Tray	4/28/2011	21130-06251	CA, NV (excluding Vons and Pavilions)
Signature Café	Cobb Salad	12oz	Plastic Tray	4/27/2011	21130-06251	Vons and Pavilions in CA, NV
Signature Café	Cobb Salad	12oz	Plastic Tray	4/28/2011	21130-06251	Vons and Pavilions in CA, NV
Signature Café	Greek Salad	13.5oz	Plastic Tray	4/27/2011	21130-06257	CA, NV (excluding Vons and Pavilions)
Signature Café	Greek Salad	13.5oz	Plastic Tray	4/30/2011-5/3/2011	21130-06257	WA, OR,CO, AZ, NM, ID, MT, NE, SD, WY
Signature Café	Greek Salad	13.5oz	Plastic Tray	4/30/2011-5/4/2011	21130-06257	WA, AZ,OR, CA, NM,ID, MT, NV (excluding Vons and Pavilions)
Signature Café	Greek Salad	13.5oz	Plastic Tray	4/30/2011-5/5/2011	21130-06257	WA, CO, CA, AZ, NV, NE, NM, SD,WY, ID, MT, OR (excluding Vons and Pavilions)
Signature Café	Greek Salad	13.5oz	Plastic Tray	4/27/2011	21130-06257	Vons and Pavilions in CA, NV
Signature Café	Tomato Mozzarella Salad (Sold at the Deli Counter)	Varies	Deli Counter	4/30/2011-5/5/2011	21256300000	CA, NV (excluding Vons and Pavilions)
Signature Café	Tomato Mozzarella Salad (Sold at the Deli Counter)	Varies	Deli Counter	4/30/2011-5/6/2011	21256300000	CA, CO, NE,NM, SD,WY,NV
Signature Café	Tomato Mozzarella Salad (Sold at the Deli Counter)	Varies	Deli Counter	4/30/2011-5/7/2011	21256300000	CA, CO, WA, NE, NM,SD, WY, NV
Signature Café	Tomato Mozzarella Salad (Sold at the Deli Counter)	Varies	Deli Counter	4/30/2011-5/8/2011	21256300000	CO, WA, CA, NE, NM,SD, WY, NV
Signature Café	Tomato Mozzarella Salad (Sold at the Deli Counter)	Varies	Deli Counter	4/30/2011-5/9/2011	21256300000	WA, Vons and Pavilions in CA, NV
Signature Café	Turkey Parmesan and Pasta Salad (Sold at the Deli Counter)	Varies	Deli Counter	4/30/2011-5/7/2011	48205016601	OR, CA, WA, NV (excluding Vons and Pavilions)
Signature Café	Turkey Parmesan and Pasta Salad (Sold at the Deli Counter)	Varies	Deli Counter	4/30/2011-5/8/2011	48205016601	CA, OR, AZ, WA, NV, NM

Savemart:

Brand	Product Description	Size	Packaging	Use by	States
Savemart	Pacific Coast Cobb Salad	12.5 oz	Plastic Tray	5/7/2011	CA

Sam’s Club:

Brand	Product Description	Size	Packaging	Use by	States
Sam’s	Sam’s Greek Orzo Pasta	2.5 lb	Plastic Tray	5/8/2011	CA
Sam’s	Sam’s Chicken BLT Spinach 2/4 Cnt Salad	1.5 lb	Plastic Tray	5/8/2011	CA

Wal-Mart:

Brand	Product Description	Size	Packaging	Use By	UPC	States
Wal-Mart	Marketside Seafood Salad	16.25 oz	Plastic Tray	5/4/2011	68113191702	WA,NM, UT
Wal-Mart	Marketside Seafood Salad	16.25 oz	Plastic Tray	5/6/2011	68113191702	NM, UT
Wal-Mart	Marketside Seafood Salad	16.25 oz	Plastic Tray	5/8/2011	68113191702	WA, NM,UT
Wal-Mart	Marketside TU Chef	6.75 oz	Plastic Tray	5/2/2011	68113138952	NV, UT,AZ
Wal-Mart	Marketside TU Cobb	5.25 oz	Plastic Tray	5/6/2011	68113145793	WA
Wal-Mart	Marketside Chef Salad	15.5 oz	Plastic Tray	5/2/2011	68113191697	NV
Wal-Mart	Marketside Chef Salad	15.5 oz	Plastic Tray	5/5/2011	68113191697	NV
Wal-Mart	Marketside Chef Salad	15.5 oz	Plastic Tray	5/6/2011	68113191697	NM,AZ,UT
Wal-Mart	Marketside Chef Salad	15.5 oz	Plastic Tray	5/7/2011	68113191697	WY,WA
Wal-Mart	Marketside Buffalo Salad	17 oz	Plastic Tray	5/7/2011	68113138805	WY
Wal-Mart	Asian Chicken Salad	17.25 oz	Plastic Tray	5/5/2011	68113138806	NV
Wal-Mart	Asian Chicken Salad	17.25 oz	Plastic Tray	5/3/2011	68113138806	AZ, NV
Wal-Mart	Asian Chicken Salad	17.25 oz	Plastic Tray	5/6/2011	68113138806	AZ
Wal-Mart	Marketside Ranch Cobb Salad	15 oz	Plastic Tray	5/6/2011	68113191699	NM, UT, AZ
Wal-Mart	Marketside Ranch Cobb Salad	15 oz	Plastic Tray	5/7/2011	68113191699	WY
Wal-Mart	Marketside Ranch Cobb Salad	15 oz	Plastic Tray	5/5/2011	68113191699	NV

These products should not be eaten. Customers may return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Taylor Farms Pacific has notified the FDA and USDA of this voluntary recall.

Consumers with any questions may contact Taylor Farms Pacific directly at 209-835-6300 between the hours of 8am to 5pm PST, Monday through Friday, or visit the FDA and USDA websites.

L&M Companies, Inc. Recalls One Lot of Whole Cucumbers Because of Possible Health Risk

CP_Recalls — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 02:27:48 +0000

L&M Companies, Inc. of Raleigh, NC is issuing a voluntary recall of one lot (1590 cartons) of whole cucumbers because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported in association with this recall, and no other products are involved.

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. The recalled product was directly distributed by L&M Companies between March 30th and April 7th to wholesalers in New York (200 cartons), Florida (591 cartons), Illinois (139 cartons), Indiana (30 cartons) and Tennessee (15 cartons), and one retailer with distribution centers in Mississippi (420 cartons), Nebraska (92 cartons), Texas (2 cartons) and Wyoming (101 cartons).

Despite the limited direct distribution of the one recalled lot, L&M Companies is issuing a nationwide recall out of an abundance of caution because the company recognizes the possibility that wholesale customers could have redistributed the product in states beyond those listed above. The recalled lot of bulk cucumbers was harvested in South Florida on March 29th and according to USDA’s Quick Reference for Market Inspectors, cucumbers typically maintain an edible quality for 10-14 days after harvest. The company has accounted for the entire lot of recalled product and requested that customers who may still have the recalled product in inventory remove it from commerce and destroy it immediately. The recalled bulk cartons are marked Nature’s Delight and contain the Lot # PL-RID-002990 on the side of the carton. Only this one lot is being recalled.

The recall comes after the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) informed the company that Salmonella had been found on a randomly selected sample of cucumbers in a cooler at Four Seasons Produce of Central Florida, Inc. on April 13th. The company is working, in coordination with the FDA, to inform customers and consumers of this recall.

Consumers who think they may have the recalled product in their possession should not consume it and should contact the place of purchase to determine if their cucumber is included in this recall.

Consumers or customers with questions may call L&M Companies at 919-981-8003, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Over the April 22-24 holiday weekend, messages left at this number will be retrieved and calls will be returned.

“L&M Companies takes food safety seriously, and we are committed to the customers and consumers who buy our products every day. Our farms are third-party, food safety certified, and they follow good agriculture practices.” said Lee Anne Oxford, company representative. “Even though the recalled lot was only directly distributed to a hand full of states, we are issuing this nationwide, voluntary recall to reduce even the slightest risk to public health.”

Satur Farms, LLC Recalls Satur Farms Cilantro Because of Possible Health Risk

CP_Recalls — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 02:37:33 +0000

Satur Farms of Cutchogue, NY is recalling 138 pounds of Satur Farms Cilantro, because it has 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.

The Satur Farms Cilantro was distributed to six customers in New York City and Long Island, New York.

The Cilantro was distributed in 1/2 lb. and 1 lb. bulk bags which contained a small white stick-on label with the four digit lot number 6347.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The presence of Salmonella was detected by the USDA in a routine test. Satur Farms has voluntarily ceased the distribution of the cilantro. Further investigation has shown that two subsequent lots of Satur Farms cilantro have tested negative for salmonella. However the seed used has tested suspect and further tests are being conducted on the seed to confirm if it is the source of contamination.

None of the recalled cilantro was shipped to retail markets. Food service customers who have purchased Satur Farms Cilantro from the lot in question are urged to return it to Satur Farms. Customers with any questions may contact the company at 631-734-4219 , Monday through Friday, 8 am – 4 pm EDT.

Fresh Express Announces Precautionary Recall of a Limited Number of Cases of 9 oz. Bag Spinach Due to Possible Health Risk from Salmonella

CP_Recalls — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 06:13:54 +0000

Contact:
Consumer Response Center
1-800-242-5472

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 5, 2011 – Fresh Express is voluntarily recalling 2,939 cases of 9 oz. Bag Spinach with Product Codes starting with H081 and H082, UPC Code of 7127913204 and Use-by Dates of April 6 and 7 out of an abundance of caution due to a positive test result for Salmonella from random sample testing.

The company is not aware of any illnesses reported in connection with the recall and no other Fresh Express products are included in the recall.

Consumers who have purchased the product should not consume it, but rather discard it and contact their retailer for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call the Fresh Express Consumer Response Center at (800) 242-5472 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (800) 242-5472 end_of_the_skype_highlighting, Monday – Friday, 5 a.m. – 8 p.m., Pacific Time. Consumers can find the Product Code and Use-by Date in the upper right-hand corner of the package and the UPC Code in the lower left on the reverse side of the package.

Retailers should remove the identified 9 oz. Bag Spinach (Product Code starting with H081 and H082, UPC Code of 7127913204 and Use-by Dates of April 6 and 7) from store shelves and inventories. Fresh Express customer service representatives are already contacting retailers to ensure the precautionary recall is executed swiftly. The identified 9 oz. Bag Spinach was distributed to seven states with the potential for redistribution by customers to an additional seven states as follows:

Distribution: Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Maine.
Possible Redistribution: New Jersey, Virginia, Delaware, Vermont, New Hampshire, West Virginia Ohio and DC.

Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause foodborne illness in a person who eats a food item contaminated with it. Symptoms may include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Anyone can contract Salmonella infection but the risk is greatest in young children, elderly persons, and persons with lowered natural resistance to infection due to pregnancy, cancer, HIV/AIDS, diabetes and other diseases.

No illnesses are reported at this time and Fresh Express is coordinating closely with regulatory officials.

Jennie-O Turkey Store Recalls Turkey Burger Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

CP_Recalls — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:26:08 +0000

Consumers alerted to cook all raw turkey products to 165° F, using extra care to prevent illness

Jennie-O Turkey Store, a Willmar, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 54,960 pounds of frozen, raw turkey burger products that may be contaminated with Salmonella, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. As FSIS continues its investigation of illnesses related to this recall, additional raw turkey products may be recalled. As a result, FSIS is alerting consumers to take extra care when preparing all raw turkey products.

To prevent salmonellosis and other foodborne illnesses, wash hands with warm, soapy water for at least 20 seconds before and after handling raw meat and poultry, and cook poultry—including ground turkey burgers—to 165° F, as determined with a food thermometer.

The products subject to recall include: [View Label; PDF Only]

4-pound boxes of Jennie-O Turkey Store® “All Natural Turkey Burgers with seasonings Lean White Meat”. Each box contains 12 1/3-pound individually wrapped burgers.

A use by date of “DEC 23 2011″ and an identifying lot code of “32710″ through “32780″ are inkjetted on the side panel of each box, just above the opening tear strip. Establishment number “P-7760″ is located within the USDA mark of inspection on the front of each box. The products were packaged on Nov. 23, 2010 and were distributed to retail establishments nationwide.

When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on FSIS’ website at www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/ Open_Federal_Cases/index.asp.

Recommendations for Preventing Salmonellosis:

Wash hands with warm, soapy water for at least 20 seconds before and after handling raw meat and poultry. Also wash cutting boards, dishes and utensils with hot soapy water. Clean up spills right away.

Keep raw meat, fish and poultry away from other food that will not be cooked. Use separate cutting boards for raw meat, poultry and egg products and cooked foods.

Cook raw meat and poultry to safe internal temperatures before eating. The safe internal temperature for meat such as beef and pork is 160° F, and 165° F for poultry, as determined with a food thermometer.

Refrigerate raw meat and poultry within two hours after purchase (one hour if temperatures exceed 90° F). Refrigerate cooked meat and poultry within two hours after cooking.

The Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services notified FSIS of a patient diagnosed with salmonellosis caused by Salmonella serotype Hadar. The investigation expanded to include 12 people in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Washington, and Wisconsin who also have been diagnosed with Salmonella Hadar infection, with illnesses occurring between December 2010 and March 2011. Working in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state public health partners, FSIS determined that three of the patients in Colorado, Ohio, and Wisconsin specifically reported eating this product prior to illness onset and hospitalization; the last of these illnesses was reported on March 14, 2011.

As a result of the epidemiologic investigation, FSIS determined that there is a link between the Jennie-O ground turkey products and this illness outbreak. FSIS is continuing to work with CDC, affected state public health partners, and the company on the investigation. FSIS will continue to provide information as it becomes available, including information about any related recall activity. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a physician.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.

Jennie-O Turkey Store has created an online resource for consumers with questions about this recall. It can be found on their website at www.jennieo.com/recall. Media with questions regarding the recall should contact Julie Craven, Vice President of Corporate Communications, at media@j-ots.com or (507) 437-5345 .

Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. Salmonella infections can be life-threatening, especially to those with weak immune systems, such as infants, the elderly, and persons with HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy. The most common manifestations of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within six to 72 hours. Additional symptoms may be chills, headache, nausea and vomiting that can last up to seven days.

Del Monte Fresh Produce Voluntarily Recalls Cantaloupes Because Of Possible Health Risk

CP_Recalls — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:33:15 +0000

Contact:
Consumer Contact
1-800-659-6500

Contact-US-Executive-Office@freshdelmonte.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 22, 2011 – Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. (“Del Monte Fresh”) of Coral Gables, Florida is voluntarily recalling 4,992 cartons of cantaloupes, each containing 4 plastic mesh sleeves with 3 cantaloupes per sleeve, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Panama, 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 Panama often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella Panama 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.

The cantaloupes were distributed through warehouse clubs in Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

The recalled products consist of cartons of cantaloupes, each containing 4 plastic beige mesh sleeves each sealed with a plastic orange handle with the Del Monte Logo and indication “3 count, Product of Guatemala” with 3 cantaloupes per sleeve and were available for sale between the 10th of March and the 21st of March, 2011. The cantaloupes, grown in and shipped from Del Monte Freshs’ farm Asuncion Mita in Guatemala, have a light brown color skin on the exterior, with orange flesh. The recalled cartons of cantaloupes are dark brown cardboard with the “Del Monte” logo in red lettering and “cantaloupes” in yellow lettering on a green background. The cantaloupes have the lot codes: 02-15-24-10, 02-15-25-10, 02-15-26-10 and 02-15-28-10

This cantaloupe recall is being implemented following a notification from the FDA that there is an epidemiologic link between the cantaloupes and approximately 12 reported cases of Salmonella Panama. Del Monte Fresh has put on hold the production and distribution of the product from the affected farm. The FDA and the Company will continue their investigation as to what, including whether the Company’s product, caused the problem.

Consumers who believe that they are in possession of uneaten cantaloupe affected by this recall should return it to the place of purchase for a refund and for more information may contact 1-800-659-6500 (operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week) or email Del Monte Fresh at Contact-US-Executive-Office@freshdelmonte.com

Unilever Announces Recall of Skippy® Reduced Fat Peanut Butter Spread Due to Possible Health Risk Limited Recall of 6 Best-If-Used-By Dates

CP_Recalls — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 22:01:05 +0000

Contact:
Media Contact:
Anita Larsen
201-894-7760

Consumers:
800-453-3432

Unilever United States, Inc. today announced a limited recall of Skippy® Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread and Skippy® Reduced Fat Super Chunk Peanut Butter Spread, because it may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that 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.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). No other Skippy® products are affected by this recall.

The product was distributed to retail outlets in Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.

The affected product, which is packaged in 16.3 oz plastic jars, is as follows:

UPCs: 048001006812 and 048001006782 (located on the side of the jar’s label below the bar code.)
Best-If-Used-By Dates: MAY1612LR1, MAY1712LR1, MAY1812LR1, MAY1912LR1, MAY2012LR1 and MAY2112LR1 (Stamped on the lid of the jar.)

To date, no illnesses related to this issue have been reported.

The recall was initiated as the result of a routine sampling program by the company, which revealed that these finished products may contain the bacteria.

Consumers who have purchased Skippy® Reduced Fat Peanut Butter Spread with the above UPCs and Best-If-Used-By-Dates are urged to discard the product immediately and call the company for a replacement coupon. Consumers can contact the company at 1-800-453-3432 , which is operational 24 hours a day, for information on the recall. In addition, a consumer services representative is available Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM EST.