Recall Blimpie Fully Cooked Seasoned Beef Shave Steaks/onion

3.5-ounce individually wrapped packages of "Blimpie FULLY COOKED SEASONED BEEF SHAVED STEAKS Thinly Sliced with Onions." Each label bear the establishment number "EST. 2727" inside the USDA mark of inspection as well as a printed Julian date of "3198," "3228" or "3238," on the products available for consumer purchase.

The ready-to-eat frozen beef portions were produced on Nov. 14, 17, 18 and 20, 2008, and distributed to retail institutions in the Atlanta metropolitan area, California, Florida, Illinois and New York.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28, 2008 - Home Market Foods, Inc., a Norwood, Mass., firm, is recalling approximately 5,250 pounds of ready-to-eat frozen beef sandwich portions that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.

Mars Pet Food Update Extended Recall

Contact: Debra Fair at (973) 691- 3536
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Franklin, Tennessee (November 25, 2008) —Today, Mars Petcare US announced an extension of a previously announced voluntary recall of dry cat and dog food products manufactured at its Allentown, Pennsylvania facility with “Best By” dates between August 11, 2009 – October 3, 2009. The pet food is being voluntarily recalled because of potential contamination with Salmonella. This voluntary recall affects product sold at BJ’s Wholesale Club, ShopRite Supermarkets, and Wal-mart locations in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, and West Virginia.

Allery Alert Wheat John Soules Chicken Breast Strips

The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels, PDF Only]
24-ounce bags of "John Soules Foods FULLY COOKED CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS WITH RIB MEAT, Italian Style, GLUTEN FREE." Each bag bears the establishment number "P-2128" inside the USDA mark of inspection. Additionally, the UPC code "034695 123973" as well as the "USE BY" date of "Dec 27 08" or "Jan 2 09" are included on the back of the bag.
24-ounce bags of "John Soules Foods FULLY COOKED CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS WITH RIB MEAT, Rotisserie Style, GLUTEN FREE." Each bag bears the establishment number "P-2128" inside the USDA mark of inspection. Additionally, the UPC code "034695 123980" as well as the "USE BY" date of "Dec 27 08" or "Jan 2 09" are included on the back of the bag.
The chicken products were produced on Nov. 7 and 13, 2008, and were distributed to retail establishments in Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.

STOP and SHOP Recall Butternut squash prepared side dish recall

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE --Quincy, MA -- November 24, 2008 --- Following a recall from its vendor, the Stop & Shop Supermarket Company has announced it is recalling all butternut squash sides that are packaged with the supermarket chain’s prepared turkey and ham holiday dinners.

The recall applies to all 24-ounce sides of butternut squash packaged in the holiday meals and was issued immediately after Stop & Shop’s vendor, Simmering Soup, Inc. recalled the product because of an undeclared egg allergen and quality concerns. The recall applies only to butternut squash that comes as part of the packaged holiday dinners and not to squash sold in the prepared foods department.

To date, no illnesses have been reported due to the recalled product.

Customers who have already picked up their holiday meals are asked to discard the two containers of squash and return to the store either before or after the holiday, where they will receive a $12 refund to enable them to purchase an alternative side dish of their choice. Customers who have not yet picked up their meals may do so as planned—the squash will be removed, and the price of the meal will be reduced by $12.

Dutch Prime Foods Ground Beef Recall NJ Class One HIgh Health Risj

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24, 2008 - Dutch Prime Foods, Inc., a Long Branch, New Jersey firm, is recalling approximately 345 pounds of ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.

The following products are subject to recall: [View Label]
5-pound and 10-pound vacuum sealed plastic bags of "DUTCH PRIME FOODS HAMBURGER."

These packages of ground beef were packed in 5- and 10-pound shipping cases which bear the establishment number "EST. 5206" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

These ground beef products were produced on Nov. 18 and distributed to restaurants in New Jersey.

Wegman's recall 24oz Seasoned Tomato Sauce Milk Allergy Alert

Contact:
Jo Natale
585-429-3627

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Rochester, NY -- November 20, 2008 -- Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of 24 oz. Wegmans Italian Classics Seasoned Tomato Sauce with a “use-by- date of 11/26/08”, UPC 77890 79010. The product is being recalled because the package may actually contain a milk ingredient which is not declared on the label. The recall of this product is of concern only to those individuals who have an allergy to milk. Consumption may cause a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction in persons with an allergy to milk. No other code dates are affected by this recall.

The 24 oz. Wegmans Italian Classics Seasoned Tomato Sauce is packaged in a clear flexible pouch, and was sold in the prepared foods department of Wegmans stores located in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland.

Lean Cuisine Recall chicken-bow tie,Mediterrean, Tuscan

9.5-ounce packages of “LEAN CUISINE PESTO CHICKEN WITH BOW TIE PASTA”
10.5-ounce packages of “LEAN CUISINE CHICKEN MEDITERRANEAN”
12.5-ounce packages of “LEAN CUISINE CHICKEN TUSCAN”

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2008 - Nestlé Prepared Foods Company, a Springville, Utah, establishment, is recalling approximately 879,565 pounds of frozen chicken meals that may contain foreign materials

Class One Recall High Danger

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Frozen Chicken Meals Recalled after 1 Injured
Nestle has recalled over 879,000 pounds of frozen chicken meals after pieces of hard plastic were found in several of the products.

The company received several complaints after finding pieces of hard plastic inside of their frozen chicken meals, according to the USDA. One person was reported injured.

Seattle's Favorite Gourmet Cookie recall Allergy Alert Milk

November 14, 2008

Seattle’s Favorite Gourmet Cookies & Dessert Co. is recalling “Orange Cranberry and Banana Nut Muffin Tops” due to undeclared milk.

The products were distributed nationwide in coffee shops, espresso stands, and retail outlets.

The products are individually wrapped in clear plastic with a black printed label.

Consumers can return these products to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers with questions may call (866) 203-5588.

Update USDA announcement 11/15
Seattle's Favorite Gourmet Cookies and Dessert Co Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Muffin Tops (November 14)
Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:56:00 -0600


Seattle's Favorite Gourmet Cookies and Dessert Co. is recalling Orange Cranberry and Banana Nut Muffin Tops because they contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.



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Milk Allergy Alert Vegan Rella Chedder Block

PANOS Brands is recalling “Vegan Rella Cheddar Block” due to undeclared milk.

The product was distributed through grocery and natural stores nationally.

The product comes in 8-oz. packages with UPC 037983 000154 and a “sell by” date of 12/09/2008.

Consumers may return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call (800) 494-8839, ext. 425.

Nestle Withdraws Nestle Farinha Lactea Cereal in the United States (November 3)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- November 3, 2008 -- Nestlé is withdrawing Nestlé Farinha Lactea cereal in the United States. Nestlé is taking this action as we have learned that the product may contain residual traces of a pesticide not currently approved for use on wheat in the U.S. While the pesticide is approved for use in Brazil and the noted levels are well below Brazilian standards, it is not used on wheat products in the United States and therefore there is no set standard for its presence in cereal. The pesticide is permitted in the United States on grain crops other than wheat.

Nestlé Farinha Lactea cereal is manufactured in Brazil by Nestlé Brazil and sold primarily in Portuguese language communities in the United States. The withdrawal applies to all sizes, varieties and production codes of the product. No other Nestlé products are affected.

Nestlé USA is assisting with the withdrawal of this product from the U.S. market to ensure the continued quality and safety of Nestlé products. Nestlé has not received any illness reports or consumer complaints.

Consumers who have purchased Nestlé Farinha Lactea cereal should not consume the product, and should return it to the store where they purchased it for a full refund.

Amy's KitchenTofu Scramble Recall milk allergy alert

SANTA ROSA
Tofu Scramble from Amy’s recalled

Published: Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 6:23 a.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 6:23 a.m.

A product called Tofu Scramble made by Amy’s Kitchen Inc. of Santa Rosa has been recalled.

The company is voluntarily recalling the tofu because of the presence of milk in a product that is labeled as nondairy.

The frozen product, sold in U.S. grocery stores, comes in a retail package labeled as Amy’s Tofu Scramble in a Pocket Sandwich. The code date printed in white on the easy-open zipper end is: 10 H148 A,B,C or D.

For instructions or questions, consumers can call the company at 568-4500 and ask for the consumer services department at ext. 4571.

Consumers not allergic to milk ingredients can consume the product or call for a full refund.

Amy's Update Recall Announce from the USDA

Repost Mars Petcare Recall

People are still getting sick from handling the petfood or because their pet is now ill.

Mars Petcare US Issues Voluntary Recall of a Limited Number of Bags of SPECIAL KITTY® Gourmet Sold at Wal-Mart locations in Fifteen States due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Contact:
Debra Fair
Public Relations Manager — Central Marketing
MARS PETCARE US
(973) 691-3536
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FRANKLIN, Tenn. — October 27, 2008 — Mars Petcare US today announced a voluntary recall of a limited number of bags of SPECIAL KITTY® Gourmet Blend dry cat food sold at Wal-Mart locations in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, and West Virginia. The pet food is being voluntarily recalled following a positive test result indicating a potential contamination with Salmonella.

This product should not be sold or fed to pets. Pet owners should dispose of product in a safe manner (example, a securely covered trash receptacle) and return the empty bag to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Salmonella can cause serious infections in dogs and cats, and, if there is cross contamination caused by handling of the pet food, in people as well, especially children, the aged, and people with compromised immune systems. Healthy people potentially infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. On rare occasions, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

RL Zeigler Ala 12 oz chicken and Pork Wieners

Listeria monocytogenes found in a sample of Zeigler Wieners.

The contamination was found in a 12-ounce package of Zeigler chicken and pork wieners marked CI USE BY Nov 26 08. The package also bears the plant number P-9156S inside the USDA mark of inspection. The wieners are manufactured by R.L. Zeigler Co. Inc., Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially serious disease. The most common manifestation of listeriosis is meningitis, which has symptoms of high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Listeriosis can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths, as well as serious and sometimes fatal infections to infants, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems such as persons with chronic diseases or taking chemotherapy for cancer.

Schwan's Home Service -frozen chicken recall

, Nov. 7, 2008 - Barber Foods Company, a Portland, Maine, establishment, is recalling approximately 41,415 pounds of frozen stuffed chicken products that may contain foreign materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.

The products were produced on May 17, June 2 and August 4, and were made available for catalog or internet purchase from the Schwan's Home Service, Inc. by consumers nationwide.

The problem was discovered after the Schwan's Home Service, Inc. received consumer complaints of finding pieces of rubber in the product. FSIS has not received any reports of injury at this time. Anyone concerned about an injury from consumption of the products should contact a physician.

Media with questions about the recall should contact company Barber Foods Company Chief Financial Officer Vicki Mann at (207) 482-5503. Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Schwan's Home Service, Inc. at (888) 724-9267.

Update Salmonella Petfood recall

The tainted dog food has been traced to a Mars Petcare U.S. plant in Everson, PA. On Sept. 12, the company announced a recall of approximately 23,109 tons of dry dog and cat food sold under 105 brand names. The outbreak had also prompted the company to recall its Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula and Krasdale Gravy Dry Dog Food in August 2007. A third recall of the company’s SPECIAL KITTY® Gourmet Blend dry cat food sold, which was sold at Wal-Mart locations in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, and West Virginia, was issued late last month.

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Jolly Good Meat Products -LA recall sausage, Allergy Eggs

California firm recalls
sausage roll products
Nov 5, 2008 10:06 AM

Jolly Good Meat Products of Los Angeles CA is recalling approximately 600 pounds of ready-to-eat and raw banger sausage rolls because they may contain eggs, an allergen that is not declared on the label, reports the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.

Products subject to recall are 8.9-pound cases of ready-to-eat Jolly Good Banger Rolls and 24-pound cases of raw Jolly Good Banger Rolls. Each box bears "Est. # 6216" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Progresso Tomato Soup Recall -allergy alert

Contact:
Tom Forsythe
763-764-6364

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Minneapolis, Minn., October 31, 2008 – General Mills is voluntarily recalling a single day's production of Progresso Hearty Tomato soup because of a product labeling issue. Product produced on this date may have been mislabeled, and may contain allergens not listed on the ingredient label, specifically egg, milk, and soy.

There have been no reports of allergic reactions or illnesses associated with this product, however, the possibility of unlabeled allergens makes this a Class One recall.

This voluntary recall includes only 19-ounce Progresso Hearty Tomato soup with the following code date printed on the bottom of the can:

19May10 NV VN-3

A production error resulted in a limited number of cases of Progresso Light Vegetable and Noodle soup being mislabeled as Progresso Hearty Tomato soup. Mislabeled cans have the code date 19May10 NV VN-3 on the bottom of the can, but are mislabeled as Progresso Hearty Tomato soup.

Niagra area ecoli update

By Dennis Smith, Burlington Post Staff
News
E. coli cases linked to a Burlington restaurant are also connected to a widening outbreak in Niagara Region, says a local health official.

The Halton Regional Health Department announced Thursday it is investigating two confirmed and three possible local cases of E. coli.

Four are linked to Johnathan’s Family Restaurant on Fairview Street, which has voluntarily closed, said Halton’s director of health protection services.