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Natura Pet Issues Voluntary Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk
Contact:
Consumer:
(800) 224-6123
Media:
Jason Taylor
(513) 622-1111
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 18, 2013 - Natura
Pet Products is voluntarily recalling
specific lots of dry pet food because it
has the potential to be contaminated
with Salmonella.
Salmonella can affect
animals eating the products and there is
risk to humans from handling
contaminated pet products, especially if
they have not thoroughly washed their
hands after having contact with the
products or any surfaces exposed to
these products.
Healthy people infected with
Salmonella should monitor
themselves for some or all of the
following symptoms: nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal
cramping and fever. Rarely,
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.
Pets with Salmonella
infections may be lethargic and have
diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and
vomiting. Some pets will have only
decreased appetite, fever and abdominal
pain. Infected but otherwise healthy
pets can be carriers and infect other
animals or humans. If your pet has
consumed the recalled product and has
these symptoms, please contact your
veterinarian.
These products were packaged in a
single production facility. During
routine FDA testing, a single lot tested
positive for the presence of
Salmonella. There have been no
reports of pet or human illness
associated with this product. In an
abundance of caution, Natura is
voluntarily recalling all products with
expiration dates prior to June 10, 2014.
The affected products are sold in
bags through veterinary clinics, select
pet specialty retailers, and online in
the United States and Canada. No canned
wet food is affected by this
announcement.
The affected products are:
| BRAND |
LOT CODE/UPC/SIZES; |
EXPIRATION |
| Innova Dry dog and cat food
and biscuits/bars/treats |
All Lot Codes, All UPC's,
All package sizes |
All expiration dates prior
to 6-10-2014 |
| EVO dry dog, cat and ferret
food and biscuits/bars/treats |
All Lot Codes, All UPC's,
All package sizes |
All expiration dates prior
to 6-10-2014 |
| California Natural dry dog
and cat foods and
biscuits/bars/treats |
All Lot Codes, All UPC's,
All package sizes |
All expiration dates prior
to 6-10-2014 |
| Healthwise dry dog and cat
foods |
All Lot Codes, All UPC's,
All package sizes |
All expiration dates prior
to 6-10-2014 |
| Karma dry dog foods |
All Lot Codes, All UPC's,
All package sizes |
All expiration dates prior
to 6-10-2014 |
| Mother Nature
biscuits/bars/treats |
All Lot Codes, All UPC's,
All package sizes |
All expiration dates prior
to 6-10-2014 |
Consumers who have purchased the
specific dry pet foods listed should
discard them.
For further information or a product
replacement or refund call Natura
toll-free at 800-224-6123. (Monday –
Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM CST).
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Oskri Recalls “Coconut Bar Dark Chocolate”, “Coconut Bar Dark Chocolate Minis”, “Fig
Dark Chocolate Bars” and “Almond Dark Chocolate Bars” Because of Undeclared Milk
Contact:
Consumer:
920-648-8300
info@oskri.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 12,
2013 - OSKRI Corp. of Lake Mills, WI is
recalling “Coconut Bar Dark Chocolate”,
“Coconut Bar Dark Chocolate Minis”, “Fig
Dark Chocolate Bars” and “Almond Dark
Chocolate Bars” because the dark
chocolate contains 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.
The recalled
“Coconut Bar Dark Chocolate”, “Coconut
Bar Dark Chocolate Minis”, “Fig Dark
Chocolate Bars” and “Almond Dark
Chocolate Bars” was distributed
nationwide to retail stores.
The product
comes in a 1.9 ounce, flexible plastic
wrapper, UPC 666016-300703 (Coconut Bar
Dark Chocolate), UPC 666016-400311
(Coconut Bars Dark Chocolate Minis), UPC
666016-300307 (Fig Dark Chocolate Bars)
and UPC 666016-300420 (Almond Dark
Chocolate Bars) marked with the
following stamp, which can be found on
the front of the wrapper:
P 1/1/13 through 6/6/13
EXP 7/7/14 through 12/12/14
LOT 001 through 154
There have
not been any complaints of allergic
reactions to this product.
The recall
was initiated after it was discovered
that the “Coconut Bar Dark Chocolate”,
“Coconut Bar Dark Chocolate Minis”, “Fig
Dark Chocolate Bars” and “Almond Dark
Chocolate Bars” may contain milk in the
product. Subsequent investigation
indicates the problem was caused by a
temporary breakdown in the company's
production process.
Consumers who have purchased these
products are urged to return it to Oskri
for a full refund. Consumers with
questions may contact Laura Pineda at
Oskri’s Quality Department by emailing
quality@oskri.com
Please
return products to: Oskri, 528 E.
Tyranena Park Road, Lake Mills, WI
53551.
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See’s Candies, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Nuts & Eggs in Milk and Dark Raisins
Contact:
Consumer:
1-800-789-7337
Media:
Diana Ebbesen
214-259-3427
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 14,
2013 - See’s Company of San Francisco is
recalling all Milk and Dark
Raisins because it may contain
undeclared tree nuts and eggs.
People who have an allergy or severe
sensitivity to tree nuts (e.g.:
almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews)
and/or eggs run the risk of serious or
life-threatening allergic reaction if
they consume these products.
Product was distributed
nationwide through See’s
Candies Retail Stores, Licensees and
Mail Order. The product is sold bulk and
packaged at the stores in 8oz clear
cellophane bags. No illnesses have been
reported to date. The product UPC are as
follows: Milk Raisins UPC: 737666083060
and Dark Raisins UPC: 737666083053.
The recall
was initiated after a retail store
discovered a chocolate covered pecan in
the raisin bulk pack. Subsequent
investigation indicates the problem was
caused because of shared lines that
produce nut containing candies. There is
a potential that nut and egg residue may
be present in some of the chocolate
enrobed raisins.
Consumers
who have purchased Sees’ Candies Milk or
Dark Raisins and are sensitive to nuts
and eggs are urged to return the raisins
to the place of purchase for a full
refund or exchange. Consumers with
questions may contact the company at
1-800-789-7337 (Monday thru Friday,
8:30am to 4:30pm PDT).
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Vega Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Vega One Bars and Vega Sport Protein Bars
Contact:
Consumer:
1-866-839-8863
Media:
1-866-839-8863 x 366
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 13,
2013 - Sequel Naturals Ltd. Dba
“Vega” is voluntarily recalling
a limited quantity of nutrition bars due
to finding trace amounts of milk in some
lot codes.
People who
have severe sensitivity or allergies to
milk may run the risk of a serious or
life threatening allergic reaction if
they consume these products. There has
been one reported allergic reaction.
The bars are
sold nationwide. They do not pose any
risk to the general population without
milk allergies.
While the
products are labeled with a
precautionary statement “Made in a
facility that processes peanuts, tree
nuts, sesame, dairy, and soy”, Vega will
be revising our packaging to expand the
current precautionary allergen labeling
information to include “May Contain
Dairy…”.
For more information, please visit
Vega’s website:
www.myvega.com
Vega
is voluntarily recalling bars from these
lot codes:
|
Product name |
Size |
UPC |
Lot |
Expiry Date |
| Vega ONE Bar - Chocolate
Almond |
63 g |
838766070049 |
13028U |
14-Feb |
| Vega ONE Bar - Chocolate
Cherry |
63 g |
838766070056 |
13032U |
14-Mar |
| Vega ONE Bar - Double
Chocolate |
63 g |
838766070032 |
13026U |
14-Feb |
| Vega Sport Protein Bar -
Chocolate Coconut |
60 g |
838766008301 |
12100U |
13-May |
| Vega Sport Protein Bar -
Chocolate Coconut |
60 g |
838766008301 |
12170U |
13-Jul |
| Vega Sport Protein Bar -
Chocolate Coconut |
60 g |
838766008301 |
12238U |
13-Sep |
| Vega Sport Protein Bar -
Chocolate Coconut |
60 g |
838766008301 |
12296U |
13-Nov |
| Vega Sport Protein Bar -
Chocolate Coconut |
60 g |
838766008301 |
12346 |
Jan-14 |
| Vega Sport Protein Bar -
Chocolate Coconut |
60 g |
838766008301 |
13037U |
14-Mar |
| Vega Sport Protein Bar -
Chocolate Saviseed |
60 g |
838766008318 |
12095U |
13-May |
| Vega Sport Protein Bar -
Chocolate Saviseed |
60 g |
838766008318 |
12172U |
13-Jul |
| Vega Sport Protein Bar -
Chocolate Saviseed |
60 g |
838766008318 |
12235U |
13-Sep |
| Vega Sport Protein Bar -
Chocolate Saviseed |
60 g |
838766008318 |
12295U |
13-Nov |
| Vega Sport Protein Bar -
Chocolate Saviseed |
60 g |
838766008318 |
12349 |
Jan-14 |
| Vega Sport Protein Bar -
Chocolate Saviseed |
60 g |
838766008318 |
13038U |
14-Mar |
This
voluntary recalling does not apply to
any other Vega products distributed
anywhere in the United States.
If you have purchased a product from any
of the lot codes below and wish to
return it, please call or email Vega for
a full refund: 1-866-839-8863 or
questions@myvega.com.
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Alabama Firm Recalls Beef Jerky Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
Congressional and Public Affairs
Stacy Kish
(202) 720-9113
WASHINGTON, June 12, 2013 - Hickory Hollow Jerky, LLC, a Eufaula, Ala. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,800 pounds of flavored beef jerky products because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The products contain Worcestershire sauce, and fish (anchovy paste) is a subcomponent. Fish is a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.
The products subject to recall include:
- 3-oz. Original Recipe "HICKORY HOLLOW BEEF JERKY" bearing the establishment number "EST. 34550" inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label.
- 3-oz. Sweet Heat BBQ "HICKORY HOLLOW BEEF JERKY" bearing the establishment number "EST. 34550" inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label.
- 3-oz. Hot Shot "HICKORY HOLLOW BEEF JERKY" bearing the establishment number "EST. 34550"inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label.
The products were produced on various dates between Dec. 4, 2012 and June 4, 2013 and were sold nationwide. The product was sold at retail and over the Internet.
The problem was discovered by an FSIS inspector who conducted a label review prompted by the April 30, 2013, release of FSIS Notice 29-13, which prompts FSIS inspectors to check labels for accuracy. FSIS took the step of issuing the notice in an effort to protect vulnerable consumers after observing an increase in the number of products recalled from 2008 through 2012 due to the presence of undeclared allergens or other ingredients. FSIS personnel are responsible for verifying that establishments are actively labeling the eight most common food allergens.
FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.
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California Firm Recalls Salad Product Containing Chicken Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
Congressional and Public Affairs
Alexandra Tarrant
(202) 720-9113
WASHINGTON, June 12, 2013 - Taylor Farms Pacific, a Tracy, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 678 pounds of BBQ Flavored Ranch Salad with Chicken product because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The salad dressing packaged with the salad contains egg, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.
The product subject to recall includes: [View Label]
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12.25-oz. plastic trays of "Signature Café BBQ Flavored Ranch Salad with Chicken"
The product subject to recall bears the establishment number "P-34013" inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label and a use-by date of "June 14, 13," which is located on the top label of the package.The product was produced on June 7, 2013, and was sold to retail stores in California and Nevada.
The problem was discovered by the company during a document review and occurred because the company inadvertently used labels that were designed for another salad product it produces that does not contain egg. Concurrently, the company was also notified by a customer who rejected the product because of the mislabeling. FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.
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General Mills Voluntarily Recalls Single-Serve Reduced-Sugar Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bowlpak sold in
Foodservice Establishments
No Other Varieties or Sizes of Cinnamon Toast Crunch Are Involved
Contact:
Consumer:
1-800-328-1144
Media:
Kirstie Foster
763-764-6364
media.line@genmills.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 3, 2013 - General
Mills announced today a voluntary Class
I recall of a small quantity of
single-serve reduced-sugar Cinnamon
Toast Crunch bowlpak sold in foodservice
establishments.
This action is being taken as a
precaution because the company was
notified by an ingredient supplier that
it had recalled an ingredient due to the
possible presence of salmonella. No
illnesses have been associated with this
finding.
The recall affects approximately 168
cases of product. No other varieties or
sizes of Cinnamon Toast Crunch are
involved. No other General Mills
products are impacted. This voluntary
recall includes single-serve
reduced-sugar Cinnamon Toast Crunch
bowlpaks with the following “Better if
Used By” dates printed on the package:
31AUG2013
02SEP2013
Foodservice
operators or consumers who have this
product are urged to dispose of the
product and contact General Mills
toll-free at 1-800-328-1144 for a
replacement.
Salmonella is an organism that can cause
serious and sometimes fatal infections,
particularly in young children, the
elderly and people with weakened immune
systems. Healthy people infected with
salmonella often experience fever,
diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and/or
abdominal pain. For more information,
visit the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention's Website at
http://www.cdc.gov.
General Mills is one of the world’s
leading food companies, operating in
more than 100 countries. Its brands
include Cheerios, Fiber One, Häagen-Dazs,
Nature Valley, Yoplait, Betty Crocker,
Pillsbury, Green Giant, Old El Paso, and
Wanchai Ferry. Headquartered in
Minneapolis, Minn., USA, General Mills
had fiscal 2012 worldwide sales of US
$16.7 billion.
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Prime Food USA Issues an Alert On Listeria In Latis Brand Seafood Products
Contact:
Consumer:
718-439-0376
Media:
Oleg Kaplun
718-439-0376
Primefoodnyc@gmail.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 28, 2013
- Prime Food USA, 50st & 1st
Ave Building # 57, Brooklyn NY 11232, is
recalling Latis Brand Seafood Products
due to confirmed and suspected
contamination with listeria
monocytogenes.
Listeria can
cause serious complications for pregnant
women, such as stillbirth. Other
problems can manifest in people with
compromised immune systems. Listeria can
also cause serious flu-like symptoms in
healthy individuals.
The recalled
Latis Brand Seafood products are
packaged in various sizes plastic oval
type containers. All container sizes are
affected. The UPC numbers for the
products begin with 75100407.... .The
product was sold nationwide. They are
products of Latvia
The recall
was initiated after routine sampling by
New York State Department of Agriculture
and Markets Food Inspectors and
subsequent analysis of the products by
Food Laboratory personnel found various
products to be positive for Listeria
monocytogenes.
No illnesses
have been reported to date in connection
with this problem. Consumers who have
purchased Latis Brand Seafood
Products should not consume
them, but should return them to the
place of purchase.Consumers with
questions may contact the company at
718-439-0376
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Townsend Farms Voluntarily Recalls Limited Lots of Frozen Organic Antioxidant Blend Products Due to Possible Health Risk
Contact:
Consumer:
1-800-875-5291
townsendfarms5148@stericycle.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 4, 2013
– Townsend Farms, Inc. of Fairview,
Oregon, today announced that it is
voluntarily recalling certain lots of
its frozen Organic Antioxidant Blend,
out of an abundance of caution, because
it has the potential to be contaminated
with Hepatitis A virus, based on an
ongoing epidemiological and traceback
investigation by the FDA and the CDC of
an illness outbreak. No other Townsend
Farms products, frozen or fresh, are
covered by this voluntary recall or
linked to the illness outbreak at this
time.
The product
was sold at Costco warehouse stores
under the product name Townsend Farms
Organic Antioxidant Blend, 3 lb. bag
and UPC 0 78414 404448. The recalled
codes are located on the back of the
package with the words “BEST BY”;
followed by the code T012415
sequentially through T053115, followed
by a letter. All of these letter
designations are included in this recall
for the lot codes listed above. Photos
of the package are attached.
The product
was also sold at Harris Teeter stores
from April 19 until May 7, 2013, under
the product name Harris Teeter
Organic Antioxidant Berry Blend, 10 oz.
bag UPC 0 72036 70463 4. The correct
“Lot” and “best by” codes are as
follows: Lot Codes T041613E,
T0401613C and a “BEST BY” code of 101614.
Photos of the packaging are attached.
Townsend
Farms is implementing this voluntary
recall after learning that one of the
ingredients of the frozen Organic
Antioxidant Blend, pomegranate seeds
processed in Turkey, may be linked to an
illness outbreak outside of the United
States. Thirty-four cases of Hepatitis A
are being investigated to date in the
U.S.; all are recovering. At this time,
Hepatitis A has not been found in the
product, but Townsend Farms is taking
this precautionary action in
consultation with the FDA, as the
investigation continues.
Hepatitis A
is a contagious liver disease that
results from exposure to the Hepatitis A
virus, including from food. It can range
from a mild illness lasting a few weeks
to a serious illness lasting several
months. Illness generally occurs within
15 to 50 days of exposure and includes
fatigue, abdominal pain, jaundice,
abnormal liver tests, dark urine and
pale stool. Hepatitis A vaccination can
prevent illness if given within two
weeks of exposure to a contaminated
food. In rare cases, particularly
consumers who have a pre- existing
severe illness or are immune
compromised, Hepatitis A infection can
progress to liver failure.
Persons who
may have consumed affected product
should consult with their health care
professional or local health department
to determine if a vaccination is
appropriate, and consumers with symptoms
of Hepatitis A should contact their
health care professionals or the local
health department immediately. Consumers
with the product should not consume the
product. The product should be disposed
of immediately. Please keep proof of
product purchase.
TOWNSEND
FARMS INC. is committed to producing the
highest quality products, and is a
certified Safety Quality Food facility.
Townsend Farms, Inc. follows industry
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and
sanitation procedures to ensure that its
food products are safely handled and
processed.
For questions or more information,
contact a Townsend Farms Customer
Service Representative by phone or
e-mail at 1-800-875-5291;
townsendfarms5148@stericycle.com.
Customer
service representatives will be
available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.
to 8 p.m. PDT to respond to inquiries.
Thank you so much from The Townsend Farm
Family.
Mike
Townsend, President Townsend Farms, Inc.
Margaret Townsend, Vice President
Townsend Farms, Inc.
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International Desserts ISSUES ALLERGY ALERT ON UNDECLARED Walnuts IN Uncle
Eddies Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies
Contact:
Consumer:
818-549-0056
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 31, 2013 -
International Desserts of Glendale, California is
recalling Uncle Eddies Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies
in 12 oz bags, because it may contain undeclared
walnuts. People who have an allergy or severe
sensitivity to treenuts {chestnuts, brazil nuts,
walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, pine nuts, cashews}, run the
risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if
they consume these products.
Uncle Eddies Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies was
distributed nationwide to retail grocers.
The Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip cookies are in a 12 oz
brown paper bag and can be identified by the following
lot numbers #110813, and #58513.
No illness have been reported to date.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that
product labeled Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies contained
Chocolate Chip Cookies with walnuts, product containing
walnuts was distributed in packaging that did not reveal
the presence of walnuts. Subsequent investigation
indicates the problem was caused by a temporary
breakdown in the company's production and packaging
processes."
Consumers who have purchased Brand X are urged to return
it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers
with questions may contact the company at
1-818-549-0056.
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