New #foodsafety #recall possible #Listeria #contamination of Panera Bread Cream Cheese Products

Panera Bread Preemptively Recalls All 2 oz. and 8 oz. Cream Cheese Products

For Immediate Release

January 28, 2018

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Consumers

 1-855-6-PANERA

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Jonathan Yohannan 
jonathan.yohannan@panerabread.com
 

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While there have been no reported illnesses, out of an abundance of caution, Panera Bread is conducting a nationwide preemptive, voluntary recall of all 2 oz. and 8 oz. cream cheese products sold in its U.S. bakery-cafes. This recall was initiated after samples of one variety of 2 oz. cream cheese from a single production day showed a positive result for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Tests on cream cheese samples manufactured both before and after the production run in question have all come back negative.

Despite the finding in only one day of production, Panera Bread is issuing a voluntary recall of all varieties of the 2 oz. and 8 oz. cream cheese. The products included in the recall are all varieties (see below) of unexpired 2 oz. and 8 oz. cream cheese products with an expiration date on or before 4/2/18. This recall only affects cream cheese sold in Panera Bread United States bakery cafes and does not affect Panera Bread Canadian bakery cafes or any other Panera Bread food products.

“The safety of our guests and associates is paramount, therefore we are recalling all cream cheese products sold in the US with an active shelf life. We have likewise ceased all manufacturing in the associated cream cheese facility,” said Blaine Hurst, Panera’s President and CEO. “Only one variety of 2-oz cream cheese from a single day yielded the positive result. Our intent is to go above and beyond for our guests. You should expect nothing less from Panera.”

According to the FDA, 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.

Affected 2 oz. Cream Cheese Varieties (example pictured below): Plain Cream Cheese, Reduced- Fat Plain Cream Cheese, Reduced-Fat Chive & Onion Cream Cheese, Reduced-Fat Honey Walnut Cream Cheese, Reduced-Fat Wild Blueberry Cream Cheese.

Affected 8 oz. Cream Cheese Varieties (example pictured below): Plain Cream Cheese, Reduced- Fat Plain Cream Cheese, Reduced-Fat Chive & Onion Cream Cheese, Reduced-Fat Honey Walnut Cream Cheese, Reduced-Fat Wild Blueberry Cream Cheese.

Consumers in possession of these products should discard them immediately and contact Panera Bread Customer Service at 1-855-6-PANERA from Monday through Sunday, 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM. CST, or visit Panera.custhelp.com for a full refund. For any other questions, please visit www.panerabread.com/recall.

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New #foodsafety #recall possible #Listeria #contamination of Frozen Green Beans and Frozen Mixed Vegetables from National Frozen Foods

National Frozen Foods Corporation Recalls Frozen Green Beans and Frozen Mixed Vegetables Because of Possible Health Risk

For Immediate Release

January 24, 2018

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Consumers

National Frozen Foods Corporation (NFFC)
1-800-253-8269

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National Frozen Foods Corporation (NFFC)
mediainquiries@nffc.com

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National Frozen Foods Corporation (NFFC) is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Not-Ready-To Eat Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) green beans and IQF mixed vegetables 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.

Following cooking preparation instructions on the labels of master cases or packages will effectively reduce the risk of exposure to this bacterium

This press release includes recalled products distributed to foodservice accounts in bulk and packaged containers in AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, IL, KS, MI, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OR, TN, TX, VA, and WA. The products being recalled listed below were distributed between August 18, 2017 and January 12, 2018.

The recalled items can be identified by the date codes printed on the back of the 32oz. sized bag or the side of the master case. Only the following codes are affected by this recall:

Brand Listed on Packaging	Commodity	Net Weight	NFFC Item # Customer #	Lot Information / Code Printed On Packaging
Bountiful Harvest Foundations	Cut Green Beans	30 LB.	22486-11918 2229881	17100903A02
Bountiful Harvest Originals	Cut Green Beans	30 LB.	22486-11908  2229871	17100903A02
Monarch	Capri Blend	20 LB.	58108-00602 670229	38511-7H11G3N
Monarch	Capri Blend	20 LB.	58108-00602  670229	38511-7H11H3N
NW Treasure	Cut Green Beans	30 LB.	62406-90007  3828405	17102603A02
Simplot Classic	Meadow Blend	32 oz.	71179-67166	965AUG081705H
Sysco Classic	Cut Green Beans	32 oz.	74865-04977 1435197	17102703A03
Sysco Imperial	Whole Green Beans	32 oz.	74865-24917  2101855	17102703A03
(No Brand Name)	Cut Green Beans	30 LB.	15001-01070	38627-7H28A3N
(No Brand Name)	Cut Green Beans	30 LB.	15001-01070	38627-7H28B3N
(No Brand Name)	Cut Green Beans	30 LB.	15001-01070	38627-7H28C3N
(No Brand Name)	Cut Green Beans	30 LB.	15001-01070	38627-7H28D3N
(No Brand Name)	Cut Green Beans	30 LB.	15001-01070	38627-7H28E3N
Valamont*	Cut Green Beans	32 oz.	72608-12082	38474-7H08F3N
Valamont	Cut Green Beans	20 LB.	72608-12150	38510-7H11F3N
The World's Harvest*	Cut Green Beans	32 oz.	WRH99-FV021	38475-7H08F3N
The World's Harvest*	Cut Green Beans	32oz.	WRH99-FV021	38475-7H08G3N

 

* The 32 oz. inner clear poly bag has only lot code printed.

The recall was initiated based on a 3rd party test result of the IQF Green Beans only by a downstream customer that revealed that the finished products may potentially be contaminated with the bacteria. There has been no report of human illness to date.

The frozen green beans and frozen mixed vegetables are being recalled as a precaution with the health and safety of consumers as top priority and in full cooperation with the FDA. The recall has not yet been classified by the FDA.

Consumers should not consume these products. Consumers who purchased affected products may return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-253-8269, Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Pacific Time).

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New #foodsafety #recall possible #Listeria #contamination of 3,420 pounds of beef meatball products

Rich Products Corporation Recalls Beef Products due to Possible Listeria Contamination

Class I Recall006-2018

Health Risk: HighJan 24, 2018

Congressional and Public Affairs
Brett Filloon
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2018 – Rich Products Corporation, a Vineland, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,420 pounds of beef meatball products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The ready-to-eat (RTE) frozen beef meatball items were produced on Dec. 17, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: [View Label]

• 36-lb. cases containing six 6-lb. bags of “Member’s Mark Casa DI BERTACCHI ITALIAN STYLE BEEF MEATBALLS” with a “Best if Used By 17 DEC 2018” label and a lot code of 15507351 on the packaging.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 5336” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distributors in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.                                 

The problem was discovered on Jan. 24, 2018 when FSIS received notification from the firm that they shipped adulterated product into commerce.

Consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Less commonly, persons outside these risk groups are affected.

Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. An invasive infection spreads beyond the gastrointestinal tract. In pregnant women, the infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn. In addition, serious and sometimes fatal infections in older adults and persons with weakened immune systems. Listeriosis is treated with antibiotics. Persons in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the health care provider about eating the contaminated food.

FSIS and the company are concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers' freezers.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

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. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Customer Care at Rich Products Corporation at 1-800-356-7094. Media with questions regarding the recall can contact Dwight Gram, Vice President Communications and Public Relations, at 716-878-8749.

New #petfood #recall possible #Listeria #contamination of three varieties of JustFoodForDogs

JustFoodForDogs Voluntarily Recalls Three Daily Diets because of Possible Listeria monocytogenes Health Risk from Green Beans

For Immediate Release

January 19, 2018

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JustFoodForDogs
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JustFoodForDogs (JFFD) of Los Alamitos, CA, is voluntarily recalling its Beef & Russet Potato, Fish & Sweet Potato and Turducken dog food meals in all sizes. JFFD uses 100% USDA and other restaurant grade ingredients in all of its pet food, and because the green beans used in these meals may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the companyis alerting the public. Listeria monocytogenescan affect animals eating the product and there is risk to humans if they were to intentionally or unintentionally ingest the dog food or come into contact with contaminated feces from a pet that has eaten the food.

Listeriosis is rare in dogs and when infected most dogs have mild symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting, however, more serious symptoms are possible, such as fever, muscular and respiratory signs, abortion and even death. In addition to the possibility of becoming sick, such infected animals can shed Listeria monocytogenes through their feces and thus serve as a source of infection to humans, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands. If your dog has consumed the recalled products and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

Healthy people infected with Listeria monocytogenes should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms if they believe they may have consumed any of the above recalled items intentionally or unintentionally, or may have come into contact with contaminated feces from a pet that has eaten the food: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, aches and fever. Rarely Listeria monocytogenes can result in more serious ailments including arterial infections, endocarditis and can be life threatening. Pregnant women are more susceptible to Listeria infection, which can result in abortion. The most common way that people are affected is by consumption of contaminated food. Consumers exhibiting these signs after consuming this product should contact their healthcare provider.

The recalled JFFD Beef & Russet Potato, Fish & Sweet Potato and Turducken was distributed only through 11 JFFD retail locations in Southern California, 3 Pet Food Express (PFE) locations in Southern California and 10 Northern California PFE locations. 

While testing demonstrates that only several dates of production were affected, out of an abundance of caution, JFFD is recalling all of the above mentioned products made from the dates of November 1, 2017 through January 14, 2018. These represent Best By lot code dates on all three of the JustFoodForDogs’ recalled products of 11/01/18 through 01/14/19.

The products being recalled were sold refrigerated or frozen and include all sizes offered – 7 oz, 14 oz, 18 oz and 72 oz. 

No confirmed Listeriosis has been reported but there have been reports of short-term symptoms in some dogs (diarrhea and vomiting).

There have been no reports of human illness to date.

The potential for contamination was discovered after a purchaser of JFFD products reported to JFFD veterinary medical staff that her dogs had become ill. Tests to date confirm that green beans purchased from a restaurant supply distributor were positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

The restaurant supplier/distributor of these green beans has voluntarily put a “product hold” on the distribution of these green beans to restaurants and other human food retailers.

JFFD is currently making these recipes available without green beans until the matter is resolved.

JFFD notified and is working with FDA on this matter.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled JFFD products from a JFFD store should contact JFFD at 866-726-9509, from 9:00 AM – 7:00PM PST seven days a week, for a full credit or refund. Consumers who have purchased the recalled products from Pet Food Express should return them to any Pet Food Express for a full credit or refund.

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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #milk #allergen in Hiland Dairy Orange Juice And Tampico Citrus Punch

Hiland Dairy Announces Voluntary Recall Of Hiland Dairy Orange Juice And Tampico Citrus Punch

For Immediate Release

January 13, 2018

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Consumers

Hiland Dairy
 402-740-2254

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Hiland’s Media Relations
  kathyb@envoyinc.com
 1-402-740-2254

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Hiland Dairy is announcing a voluntary recall of two products produced at the Omaha, Nebraska facility, over concerns the products may contain milk protein that could affect those individuals that have sensitivity to milk allergens. 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.  No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported at this time.

The affected products are sold and distributed at retailers in the following states: NE, IA, CO, KS The affected product information is below:

One Gallon Hiland Dairy Orange Juice UPC:  0-7206000586-8
Sell by Date: 02/05/18 Plant Code: 3108

One Gallon Tampico Citrus Punch UPC:  0-9518801128-3
Sell by Date: 03/09/18 Plant Code: 3108

Hiland Dairy initially learned of a potential issue during internal quality control testing at the Omaha facility. The company promptly contacted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to initiate the voluntary product recall.

Customers who have purchased this product are encouraged to discard it or return it to their local retailer to exchange the product for a like item. Consumers with questions may contact Hiland Dairy seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST at 402 740-2254 or at https://www.hilanddairy.com/contact-us

Hiland Dairy is working in partnership with the FDA to fully investigate the matter and comply with all necessary recall procedures. The Company is also taking the necessary steps to address this issue and apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this product issue.

Members of the media may contact Hiland’s Media Relations seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST at 1-402-740-2254 or via email at kathyb@envoyinc.com

https://www.hilanddairy.com/company/media-center

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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #soy #allergen in Rico Brand Tofu Breakfast Burrito

Rico Brand Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in Tofu Breakfast Burrito

For Immediate Release

January 11, 2018

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Consumers

 info@ricobrand.com
 1-801-433-0615

 

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Rico Brand of Salt Lake City, Utah is recalling Tofu Breakfast Burrito, because it may contain undeclared Soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Product was distributed in the state of Utah.  The distribution of the Tofu Breakfast Burrito is specifically in these counties, Cache County, Weber County, Salt Lake County, and Utah County  where the product was distributed to grocery stores.

The Tofu Breakfast Burrito is a twelve ounce burrito wrapped in white paper.  The label contains green, yellow around the border, and orange as the labels center color. Rico Brand logo printed on the top portion of the label. The Julien date is located on the back of the burrito with these two dates: 2687 and 0028.

No illnesses have been reported to date.
 
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the product “Tofu Breakfast Burrito” containing Soybean was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of Soybean. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's packaging processes.

Consumers who have purchased Rico Brand’s Tofu Breakfast Burrito are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Rico Brand at 1-801-433-0615 MST Monday to Friday or E-mail Rico Brand at info@ricobrand.com.

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New #foodsafety #recall possible #Listeria #contamination of Frozen Biscuits

Hom/Ade Foods, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Frozen Biscuits Because of Possible Health Risk

For Immediate Release

January 11, 2018

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Consumers

Hom/Ade Foods Inc.
 1-855-562-7773

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Tony Hess
  Thess@homadefoods.com
 850-444-4740

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Hom/Ade Foods, Inc is voluntarily recalling Mary B’s® brand biscuits due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The problem was discovered in a product sampling conducted by an outside co-packer, who manufactured the product. 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.

The Mary B’s products affected are frozen bagged biscuits with the UPC codes listed below. All “Best If Used By” dates BEFORE September 23, 2018 and with the letter “M” immediately after the date are included in the recall. The code may be found on the back of the bag, lower right corner. No other code dates are affected.

UPC #	DESCRIPTION	COUNT PER PACKAGE
2059300007	MARY B’S JUMBO BUTTERMILK BISCUITS 35OZ	10 / 3.5OZ
2059300015	MARY B’S BUTTERMILK BISCUITS 26.4OZ	12 / 2.2OZ
2059300018	MARY B’S SOUTHERNMADE BISCUITS 26.4OZ	12 / 2.2OZ
2059300020	MARY B’S BUTTERMILK VALUE PACK BISCUITS 44OZ	20 / 2.2OZ
2059300021	MARY B’S SOUTHERNMADE VALUE PACK BISCUITS 44OZ	20 / 2.2OZ
2059300022	MARY B’s BUTTERMILK TEA BISCUITS 24OZ	24 / 1OZ
2059300023	MARY B’S BUTTERTASTE VALUE PACK BISCUITS 44OZ	20 / 2.2OZ
2059300028	MARY B’S THIN BUTTERMILK BISCUITS 28.6OZ	22 / 1.3OZ
2059300033	MARY B’S BUTTERMILK FAMILY PACK BISCUITS 60OZ	30 / 2OZ
2059300034	MARY B’S SOUTHERNMADE FAMILY PACK BISCUITS 60OZ	30 / 2OZ
2059300035	MARY B’S BUTTERTASTE FAMILY PACK BISCUITS 60OZ	30 / 2OZ
2059383000	MARY B’S BUTTERMILK 0 TRANS FAT 220CT BULK BISCUITS	220 / 2.2OZ
2059383004	MARY B’S BUTTERMILK BISCUITS 220CT BULK BISCUITS	220 / 2.2OZ
2059387000	MARY B’S MADE WITH WHOLE GRAIN 220CT BULK BISCUITS	220 / 2.2OZ
3059320583	MARY B’S 3.5 OZ JUMBO BUTTERMILK 144CT BULK BISCUITS	144 / 3.5OZ

Products were distributed to AL, AR, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV and sold in retail stores. Although these products are not ready-to-eat items and have baking instructions which, if followed, will reduce consumer risk, there remains some risk that the mishandling of this product prior to or without adequate baking may cause illness.

There has been no illness to date associated with these products. Hom/Ade Foods Inc. has voluntarily recalled all affected products and is working with the FDA and supplier to fix the problem. Consumers are urged to return affected products to the place of purchase for a full refund. Customers or consumers with questions may call Hom/Ade Foods Inc. at 1-855-562-7773, Monday to Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Time.

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Clarification of #foodsafety #recall possible #Listeria #contamination of Fieldbrook Foods products include orange cream

Fieldbrook Foods Corporation Clarifies Scope of its Voluntary Recall. Products Include Orange Cream

For Immediate Release

January 11, 2018

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Michael Kummerle
 1 800-333-0805 x2270

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Fieldbrook Foods Corporation is clarifying that the previously announced voluntary recall of all orange cream bars and chocolate coated vanilla ice cream bars that were produced in 2017 on the company’s Hoyer 1 Line at its Dunkirk, NY plant (plant code 362677) also includes 28,751 cases of Raspberry Cream Bars that were included with Orange Cream Bars in ALDI seasonal split-case purchases. The split-cases were shipped between March and August 2017. These products are being recalled due to the possibility that they may 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 shortterm symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The Hoyer 1 Line in Dunkirk, NY is the only production line and the only Fieldbrook Foods plant (of 3) involved in this recall notice.

The recalled orange cream bars, raspberry cream bars, and chocolate coated vanilla ice cream bars were sold at the following merchants under the indicated brands:

Merchant	Brand	Merchant	Brand
Acme	Lucerne	Safeway (DC/DE/FL/MD/VA)	Lucerne
ALDI	Sundae Shoppe	Save-A-Lot	World’s Fair
Amigo (Puerto Rico Only)	Great Value	Shaws	Lucerne
Bi Lo	Southern Home	Shoprite	Polar Express
BJ's	Wellsley Farms	Shoprite	Shoprite
Demoulas	Market Basket	Smart & Final	First Street
Dillon	Kroger	Smiths	Kroger
Dollar Tree	Party Treat	Star	Lucerne
Econo (Puerto Rico Only)	Econo	Stater	Stater
Food 4 Less	Kroger	Stop N Shop	Ahold symbol
Fred Meyer	Kroger	Tops	Tops
Frys	Kroger	Various	Food Club
Giant	Ahold symbol	Various	Stoneridge
Giant Eagle	Giant Eagle	Various	Hagan
Harveys	Southern Home	Various	Greens
Jewel	Lucerne	Various	Hood
King Soopers	Kroger	Various	Kemps
Kroger	Kroger	Various	Stoneridge
Meijer	Purple Cow	Walmart (Puerto Rico Only)	Great Value
Price Chopper	PIC	Weis	Weis
Price Rite	Price Rite	Winn Dixie	Winn Dixie
Ralphs	Kroger

The recalled products have a production date of January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 and a “best by” date of January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018. The Hood and Kemps products may show a “best by” date of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. Fieldbrook Foods is working with each of these retailers to recall the affected products.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The potential for contamination was noted after routine industry testing revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in only a few ice cream bar samples of many tested. The expansion of the recall is out of precaution for consumer health and food safety after a few additional samples tested positive for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. There is no evidence of any contamination prior to October 31, 2017, but the company has issued the recall back to January 1, 2017 through an abundance of caution and in full cooperation with the FDA. The company has suspended production and distribution of all products produced on this production line while it cooperates with the FDA to fully investigate the source of the problem.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-333-0805 x2270.

Fieldbrook Foods Corporation takes the safety and integrity of our products very seriously. Our families also consume these products and we are working tirelessly to identify the cause of the problem and permanently fix it so the orange cream, raspberry cream, and other types of ice cream bars made at Fieldbrook Foods will again have the complete confidence of our customers and consumers.

Initial Press Release
Expanded Press Release

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