FDA Food Safety Recalls http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/ContactFDA/StayInformed/RSSFeeds/FoodSafety/rss.xml en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:26:00 -0500 FDA Food Safety Recalls Unilever United States, Inc., of Englewood Cliffs, NJ, in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is voluntarily recalling certain Shedd’s Country Crock® chilled side-dish products because they may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:26:00 -0500 http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm191709.htm http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm191709.htm Five Crowns Marketing, Brawley, California is issuing this release today voluntarily recalling cantaloupes packed under the Majesty label because of a potential health risk due to possible contamination of Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported to date, and the company is working with FDA to inform consumers of this recall. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:14:00 -0500 http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm191654.htm http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm191654.htm Superior Foods Co., Grand Rapids, MI. is recalling Lemon Pepper Marinated Catfish because it may contain undeclared soy and FD&C Yellow #5. In addition, Superior Foods Co. is recalling Cajun Style Marinated Catfish because it may contain soy and milk that is not declared on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to these run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:25:00 -0500 http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm191632.htm http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm191632.htm Service Smoked Fish Corp. of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling specific “Use-By” dates and lot codes of Brooklyn’s BEST brand SMOKED NOVA SALMON 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 possibly 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. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:27:00 -0500 http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm191482.htm http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm191482.htm – Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market is voluntarily recalling some fresh&easy™ “Pumpkin Cheesecake Pies” (40 oz.) because they may contain undeclared pecans. Individuals who have allergies to pecans run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:26:00 -0500 http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm191479.htm http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm191479.htm Nassau Candy Distributors of Hicksville, New York, is voluntarily recalling possibly unlabeled pegable snack tubs because they contain the following undeclared allergens; Tree Nuts {Almonds}, Soy and Milk and may contain the following undeclared allergens Peanuts, other Tree Nuts {brazil nuts, walnuts, filberts, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios, macadamia nuts, cashews and coconut}. People who have an allergy to any of these specific types of allergens run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:22:00 -0500 http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm191309.htm http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm191309.htm Snacks on Racks, Inc. of Parkville, Missouri is recalling products from their line of Gourmet Snacks Packs because they may contain undeclared milk, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, egg, sulfites or wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, sulfites, soy or wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The complete list of recalled products are listed at the end of this press release. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:14:00 -0500 http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm191010.htm http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm191010.htm Today, ConAgra Foods, in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is voluntarily recalling a limited number of 15 oz. tubs of Blue Bonnet Spread that were inadvertently mispackaged—the lid is for regular Blue Bonnet Spread and the tub portion describes the product as Blue Bonnet Light Spread. The product inside of the tub is regular Blue Bonnet Spread. As a result, the product tubs do not declare the allergen whey (milk), as an ingredient. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:38:00 -0500 http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm190507.htm http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm190507.htm Jelly Belly Candy Company is recalling 7.5-ounce cylinder-style packages of 49 Flavors Jelly Belly jelly beans because the package is incorrectly labeled. The mislabeled packages failed to list peanut butter and peanut flour in the ingredient statement... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:50:00 -0500 http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm189402.htm http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm189402.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is issuing this health alert to warn consumers not to use Pig Ears and Beef Hooves pet treats manufactured by Pet Carousel because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The products were distributed nationwide in both bulk and retail packaging for sale in pet food and retail chain stores. Pet Carousel is based in Sanger, Calif. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:59:00 -0500 http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm189400.htm http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm189400.htm PetSmart (NASDAQ: PETM) is voluntarily recalling two Dentley’s Beef Hoof products for potential salmonella contamination. The products were manufactured by Pet Carousel, Inc. in Sanger, Calif. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:51:00 -0500 http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm189296.htm http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm189296.htm Charleston Cookie Company of Charleston, SC is recalling packages of Almond Cookies which were sold as a component of the Dean and Deluca "Americana" cookie tin because the cookies contain undeclared butter (milk). Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:26:00 -0500 http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm188971.htm http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm188971.htm Pelican Bay Ltd. of Dunedin, Florida is recalling all their Caramel Chocolate Truffle Hot Chocolate Mix because it may contain undeclared tree nuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:48:00 -0500 http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm188912.htm http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm188912.htm Morningstar Foods is voluntarily recalling 32-ounce Great Value Half & Half, UPC 6 05388 187 16 1, item code 1871600, plant code 21-031; 32-ounce Great Value 36% Heavy Whipping Cream, UPC 6 05388 187 18 5, item code 1871800, plant code 21-031; 32-ounce Kroger brand 36% Heavy Whipping Cream, UPC 0 11110 438 28 7, item code 4382900, plant code 21-031; and 64-ounce Wholesome Farms Chocolate Ice Cream Mix, UPC 0 74865 57 983 4 (if purchased in a multi-pack, the UPC code is 1 00 74865 57983 1), item code 5798300, plant code 21-031 because these products may contain soy protein. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:14:00 -0400 http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm188578.htm http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm188578.htm Today, Alexia Foods, Inc, Kennewick, WA, in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is voluntarily recalling packages of its Alexia – Olive Oil, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Pesto Oven Reds (frozen seasoned potato wedges) for an undeclared allergen, pine nuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to pine nuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0400 http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm188570.htm http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm188570.htm Mrs. Rios Corn Products in San Angelo, Texas is recalling its flour tortillas because they may contain undeclared Whey. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Whey run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:23:00 -0400 http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm188318.htm http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm188318.htm These products may contain undeclared whey (milk). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to whey (milk) run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:48:00 -0400 http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm188156.htm http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm188156.htm San Link Inc at 54B Marjorie Street Staten Island, NY 10309 is recalling Vacuum Pack Dried Lesh (fish) because the product was found to be uneviscerated. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:23:00 -0400 http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm187979.htm http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm187979.htm San Link Inc at 54B Marjorie Street Staten Island, NY 10309 is recalling Vacuum Pack Dried Krasnoperka (fish) because the product was found to be uneviscerated. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:22:00 -0400 http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm187973.htm http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm187973.htm Today, Mars Snackfood US announced a voluntary recall of its Dove Caramel Pecan Perfection ice cream with the lot number 931AB5YN07 because it may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. No related illnesses have been reported to date. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:54:00 -0400 http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm187949.htm http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm187949.htm