New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #peanut #allergen in Certain Hostess Brand products

Hostess Brands, LLC Issues Recall On Possible Undeclared Peanut Residue In Certain Snack Cake And Donut Products

For Immediate Release

June 3, 2016

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Consumers

 1-800-686-2813

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Move Comes as Part of FDA’s Safety Advisory Regarding Grain Craft Flour Recall

Hostess Brands, LLC is voluntarily recalling 710,000 cases of select snack cakes and donuts as a direct result of the recent recall by our supplier, Grain Craft, of certain lots of its flour for undeclared peanut residue.  The Hostess Brands products subject to the recall were produced using the Grain Craft flour that has now been recalled and, as a result, these products may contain low levels of undeclared peanut residue.  More information about the Grain Craft recall can be found on the FDA’s website at:http://www.fda.gov/Food/RecallsOutbreaksEmergencies/SafetyAlertsAdvisories/ucm504002.htm. 

While those who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume products containing peanut allergens, the amount of peanut exposure from use of the flours and affected products is considered to be low and not expected to cause adverse health effects in the vast majority of peanut allergic consumers.  To date, Hostess has received notice of two allergic reactions related to the product covered by this recall.  Out of an abundance of caution, we are recalling the specific products listed on the attachment.

This recall applies only to the products listed.  This recall does not affect any other Hostess Brands products.

Variety	Item UPC	Batch	Best Buy Date
Chocodile Multi FSH	888109110499	D033124000	6/4/2016
		D040624000	6/10/2016
		D040724000	6/11/2016
		D041324000	6/17/2016
		D041424000	7/6/2016
	888109110499	D033124000	6/4/2016
		D041324000	6/17/2016
		D041424000	6/18/2016
Chocodile Multi FZN	888109110499	D033124000	N/A
		D040624000	N/A
		D041324000	N/A
Chocodile Snack FSH	888109010492	D033124000	6/4/2016
		D040624000	6/10/2016
		D041324000	6/17/2016
		D041424000	6/18/2016
	888109010492	D033124000	6/4/2016
		D040624000	6/10/2016
		D041324000	6/17/2016
Chocodile Snack FZN	888109010492	D040624000	N/A
		D040724000	N/A
		D041324000	N/A
Ding Dong Multi FSH	888109110611	D032924000	6/2/2016
		D033024000	6/3/2016
		D040424000	6/8/2016
		D040524000	6/9/2016
		D040624000	6/10/2016
		D041124000	6/15/2016
		D041224000	6/16/2016
		D041324000	7/6/2016
	888109110611	D040424000	6/8/2016
		D041124000	6/15/2016
Ding Dong Multi FZN	888109110611	D040424000	N/A
		D041124000	N/A
		D041224000	N/A
Ding Dong Snack FSH	888109010027	D032924000	6/2/2016
		D040424000	6/8/2016
		D041124000	6/15/2016
	888109010027	D040424000	6/8/2016
		D041124000	6/15/2016
Ding Dong Snack FZN	888109010027	D040424000	N/A
		D041124000	N/A
Zinger Chocolate Multi FSH	888109110581	D040124000	6/5/2016
		D040824000	6/12/2016
		D040924000	6/13/2016
Zinger Chocolate Multi FZN	888109110581	D040124000	N/A
		D040824000	N/A
Zinger Chocolate Snack FSH	888109300036	D040124000	6/5/2016
		D040824000	6/12/2016
	888109010058	D040124000	6/5/2016
		D040824000	6/12/2016
		D040924000	6/13/2016
Zinger Chocolate Snack FZN	888109300036	D040124000	N/A
		D040824000	N/A
	888109000202	D040124000	N/A
	888109010058	D040824000	N/A
	888109000356	D040124000	N/A
Zinger Ras Multi FSH	888109110604	D040924000	6/13/2016
		D041024000	6/14/2016
		D041524000	6/19/2016
		D041624000	6/20/2016
Zinger Ras Multi FZN	888109110604	D040924000	N/A
		D041524000	N/A
Zinger Ras Snack FSH	888109010089	D041024000	6/14/2016
		D041524000	6/19/2016
		D041624000	6/20/2016
Zinger Ras Snack FZN	888109010089	D040924000	N/A
		D041024000	N/A
		D041524000	N/A
Zinger Van Multi FSH	888109110598	D033124000	6/4/2016
		D040124000	6/5/2016
		D040724000	6/11/2016
		D041424000	6/18/2016
		D041524000	6/19/2016
Zinger Van Multi FZN	888109110598	D040724000	N/A
Zinger Van Snack FSH	888109300029	D033124000	6/4/2016
		D041524000	6/19/2016
	888109010119	D040124000	6/5/2016
		D040724000	6/11/2016
		D040824000	6/12/2016
		D041524000	6/19/2016
Zinger Van Snack FZN	888109300029	D041424000	N/A
		D041524000	N/A
	888109010119	D033124000	N/A
		D040124000	N/A
		D040724000	N/A
		D041524000	N/A
Chocolate Donut BG FSH	888109150020	D031821000	5/22/2016
		D031821001	6/22/2016
		D031824001	6/29/2016
		D031921000	5/23/2016
		D031924000	6/29/2016
		D032021000	5/24/2016
		D032024000	6/29/2016
		D041124000	6/15/2016
		D041224000	6/16/2016
	888109150020	D031824000	5/22/2016
		D032124000	5/25/2016
		D032224000	5/26/2016
		D032324000	5/27/2016
		D032424000	5/28/2016
		D032424001	6/22/2016
		D032524000	6/22/2016
		D032524001	6/22/2016
		D032624001	6/22/2016
		D032824000	6/1/2016
		D032924000	6/2/2016
		D040821000	6/12/2016
		D041224000	6/16/2016
		D041324000	6/17/2016
		D041324001	6/29/2016
		D041424000	6/29/2016
	888109150020	D032121000	5/25/2016
	888109110239	D032021000	5/24/2016
		D032121000	5/25/2016
Chocolate Donut SS FSH	888109300067	D032121000	5/25/2016
	888109050023	D032121000	5/25/2016
	888109050023	D032121000	5/25/2016
Chocolate Donut SS FZN	888109300067	D032121000	N/A
	888109050023	D032121000	N/A
	888109050023	D032121000	N/A
Crunch Donut BG FSH	888109110642	D031924000	5/23/2016
		D032524000	5/29/2016
		D032624000	5/30/2016
		D041424000	6/18/2016
		D041524000	6/19/2016
	888109110642	D031824000	5/22/2016
		D031924000	5/23/2016
		D032024000	5/24/2016
		D032424000	5/28/2016
		D032524000	5/29/2016
		D041424000	6/18/2016
	888109110642	D031824000	5/22/2016
		D031924000	5/23/2016
	888109110659	D041324000	6/17/2016
Crunch Donut BG FZN	888109110642	D031924000	N/A
		D032524000	N/A
		D041424000	N/A
Crunch Donut SS FSH	888109300081	D031921000	5/23/2016
	888109050054	D031921000	5/23/2016
		D032021000	5/24/2016
		D040221000	6/6/2016
	888109050054	D031921000	5/23/2016
		D040221000	6/6/2016
Crunch Donut SS FZN	888109050054	D031921000	N/A
		D040221000	N/A
	888109000332	D040221000	N/A
Devils Food Donut BG FSH	888109150037	D040221000	6/6/2016
		D040821000	6/12/2016
Glazed Mini Donut Bag FSH	888109110659	D032124000	5/25/2016
		D032824000	6/1/2016
		D032924000	6/2/2016
		D041124000	6/15/2016
		D041224000	6/16/2016
	888109110659	D032224000	5/26/2016
		D032324000	5/27/2016
		D032424000	5/28/2016
		D032924000	6/2/2016
		D041224000	6/16/2016
		D041324000	6/17/2016
		D041424000	6/18/2016
	888109110659	D032224000	5/26/2016
Glazed Mini Donut Bag FZN	888109110659	D032124000	N/A
		D032224000	N/A
		D032824000	N/A
		D041124000	N/A
Maple Donut Bag FSH	888109111243	D032424000	5/28/2016
Powder Donut BG FSH	888109150044	D031821000	5/22/2016
		D031821001	6/8/2016
		D031824000	6/8/2016
		D031921000	5/23/2016
		D031921001	6/8/2016
		D040221000	6/6/2016
		D040821000	6/12/2016
	888109150044	D032121000	5/25/2016
		D040821000	6/12/2016
	888109110246	D031921000	5/23/2016
		D032021000	5/24/2016
		D032121000	5/25/2016
		D040821000	6/12/2016
Powder Donut BG FZN	888109150044	D032121000	N/A
		D040821000
Powder Donut SS FSH	888109050047	D031821000	5/22/2016
		D031921000	5/23/2016
	888109050047	D031921000	5/23/2016
		D040221000	6/6/2016
		D040821000	6/12/2016
	888109050047	D031821000	5/22/2016
		D040821000	6/12/2016
Powder Donut SS FZN	888109050047	D031821000	N/A
		D040821000	N/A
	888109050047	D040821000	N/A

The Hostess Brands products affected by the recall include single serve (snack cakes and donuts), multipack boxes and bagged donuts.  The products were sold to mass merchandisers, grocery stores, distributors, dollar stores, drug stores, and convenience stores throughout the United States and Mexico.

Anyone who has purchased an affected product and who has a sensitivity or allergy to peanuts is encouraged to discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact 1-800-686-2813 Monday through Friday from 8 am to 8 pm Central time, and Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 7 pm Central time.  Consumers may also visit www.hostesscakes.com.

FDA Advisory

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New #FDA #advisory on possible #peanut #allergen in limited flour & flour products

FDA Investigates Low Levels of Peanut Residue Found in Limited Flour and Flour Products

Fast Facts

• FDA advises consumers with severe peanut allergies to avoid the products listed below being recalled because of peanut residue in certain flour originating from Grain Craft.
• Grain Craft has recalled its affected flour. FDA is working with other companies that received the affected flour product from Grain Craft to determine if further recalls are needed.
• On June 3, 2016, Hostess recalled products containing flour it had received from Grain Craft.

What is the problem and what is being done about it? Grain Craft first notified FDA on April 26 that sampling by a customer found peanut residue in cookies and subsequent analysis revealed the source of the peanut residue to be its soft red winter wheat flour. Since that time, Grain Craft analyzed additional samples of the flour and found positive samples for peanut residue. FDA also collected samples at Grain Craft and found evidence that some soft red winter wheat flour contained peanut protein. Grain Craft ceased manufacturing and distribution of its soft red winter wheat flour on April 30. Subsequent FDA sampling did not show the presence of peanut protein. Following ongoing discussions with FDA, Grain Craft issued a recall to its customers. FDA is working with companies that received flour from Grain Craft containing undeclared peanut residue to determine if their products pose a safety hazard and need to be recalled.

On June 3, 2016, Hostess recalled products containing flour it had received from Grain Craft. Hostess had received two adverse events involving children with peanut allergies who suffered immediate allergic reactions after consuming Hostess donut products. Hostess subsequently tested the soft red winter wheat flour it had received from its supplier and notified FDA that the flour contained peanut residue. Hostess has since tested other shipments of flour from the same supplier as well as finished products and has found other instances of products or flours with low level peanut residues.

Grain Craft sells only to other companies and not directly to consumers. In general, FDA is prohibited by law from releasing publicly certain information about supply chains, such as the names of customers, if it constitutes confidential commercial information. In the meantime, reporters and consumers should contact Grain Craft directly with questions about their customers. A list of those products recalled can be found on the FDA website and will continue to be updated as the agency learns more.

What are the symptoms of peanut allergies? Following ingestion of a food allergen(s), a person with food allergies can experience a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis.

This can lead to:

• constricted airways in the lungs
• severe lowering of blood pressure and shock ("anaphylactic shock")
• suffocation by swelling of the throat

Allergic reactions can include:

• Hives
• Flushed skin or rash
• Tingling or itchy sensation in the mouth
• Face, tongue, or lip swelling
• Vomiting and/or diarrhea
• Abdominal cramps
• Coughing or wheezing
• Dizziness and/or lightheadedness
• Swelling of the throat and vocal cords
• Difficulty breathing
• Loss of consciousness

What specific products are recalled? FDA will continue to update this list if additional products are recalled.

• Cinnabon Stix
• Safeway 8" Single Layer Red Velvet Cake
• ACME 12” Decorated Chocolate Chip Cookie
• Jewel 12” Decorated Chocolate Chip Cookie
• Chick-fil-A Chocolate Chunk Cookies
• Hostess Snack Cake and Donut Products

Consumer advice for those with peanut allergies: FDA advises consumers with severe peanut allergies to avoid the recalled products listed on this page because of peanut residue in soft red winter wheat flour originating from Grain Craft.

The amount of peanut exposure from use of the flours and affected products is low and not expected to cause adverse health effects in the vast majority of peanut allergic consumers.

If symptoms of an allergic reaction, such as shortness of breath, swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, or hives, occur, stop eating the product and seek immediate medical care.

The FDA tracks allergic reactions to FDA-regulated foods. Should you experience an allergic reaction to any FDA-regulated food, report it to your local FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinators

.

If you are unsure of your risk, ask your healthcare provider.

Individuals who do not have peanut allergies do not need to avoid these products

New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #egg #allergen in Chelsea food service products

Chelsea Food Services Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Egg In Product

For Immediate Release

June 3, 2016

Contact

Consumers

Anthony Igo
Quality Assurance Manager
(303) 348-6521

Announcement

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Chelsea Food Services of Denver, Colorado is recalling Jarlsberg Cheese Spread with Cookies and Cream Dessert labeling, because it contains undeclared EGGS. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to EGGS run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Product was distributed in Colorado to King Soopers and City Market Stores.

Specific information on how the product can be identified: packed in plastic container, net wt. 6.6 oz., states “Made for King Soopers”, with expiration date of 05/13/16. Label is on bottom of packaging.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered Jarlsberg Cheese Spread containing EGGS were labeled with Cookies and Cream Dessert. It was distributed with packaging that did not reveal the presence of EGGS. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the labeling processes.

Consumers who have purchased Jarlsberg Cheese Spread with Cookies and Cream Dessert labeling are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Anthony Igo at Chelsea Food Services, (303) 348-6521

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Updated #expanded #foodsafety #recall possible #Listeria #contamination of Hickory Harvest Sunflower Kernel Products

Updated: Hickory Harvest Expands Recall of Certain Sunflower Kernel Products Because of Possible Listeria Monocytogenes

For Immediate Release

June 3, 2016

Contact

Consumers

Consumers Customer Service
Service askus2@hickoryharvest.com
1-800-448-6887

Media

Joe Swiatkowski
joe@hickoryharvest.com
330-644-6266

Announcement

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Akron, OH, – Hickory Harvest Foods, under advice from its sunflower kernel supplier, SunOpta, is expanding their recall of a limited number of products that 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. These items are in addition to the items recalled on May 4, 2016 and May 20, 2016.

The additional products were packaged at, or distributed from Hickory Harvest between the dates of June 22,2015 and May 31,2016. Shipments were to the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, lA, 10, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, Ml, MO, MS, MT, NC, NO, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SO, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, and WY. No illnesses have been reported to date, but in an abundance of caution Hickory Harvest is recalling all affected products.

Recalled retail items were sold in packaged bags and deli tubs and are marked with Best By Dates located on the front or back of the packages. Listed below are details regarding the additional recalled items:

Product Description	Size	UPC	Best By Date
Hickory Harvest Sweet and Salty Trail Mix	4.5oz.	0-36232-06075-5	010216 042916 050516 052716 071416 071516 080416 101516 111616
Hickory Harvest Foods Roasted and Salted Sunflower Kernels	5 oz.	0-36232-07704-6	030316 040916 042316 043016 052716 071216 080316 081316 101216
Hickory Harvest Foods Roasted and Salted Sunflower Kernels	10oz.	0-36232-07703-9	013016 030906 030916 031016 032516 035216 042216 042916 050416 053116 060216 062216 062316 062516 070816 081216 081816 092816 101916 122516 122816
Hickory Harvest Foods Roasted and Salted Sunflower Kernels	11 oz.	0-36232-07702-2	011117 012916 031816 053116 061816 081816 081916 102716
Hickory Harvest Roasted Salted Sunflower Kernel Car Cup	7 oz.	0-36232-07716-9	102816 110116 111616 111716
Heinens Roasted Salted Sunflower Kernel	10 oz.	0-36232-07703-9	022516 030916 032416 032516 032916 041416 052416 052516 052916 070816 081816 101916 122816
Heinens Roasted NoSalt Sunflower Kernel	10oz.	0-36232-07707-7	020416 021316 022116 032415 032416 052516 062416 070816 081816 100816 101416
Hickory Harvest Roasted NoSalt Sunflower Kernel	10oz.	0-36232-07707-7	022116 030916 032116 032416 032516 042616 042916 060216 061516 070816 071916 091416 101416
IM Good Roasted Salted Sunflower Kernel	1.6oz.	7-93724-80218-9	022617 050316 061116 070716 071716 080716 081316 082716 110816
Amish Farms Roasted Salted Sunflower Kernel	5.5oz.	8-55993-20018-6	070916 081216 100716 112516
Raylicious Roasted Salted Sunflower Kernel	1.5oz.	8-55291-00192-8	041417 041517 041617 070216 081416 110816 121216
Liberty Roasted Salted Sunflower Kernel	3oz.	6-08819-35672-3	011517 021217 030817 030917 041617 071616 071716 081316 091116 102916 120516 120715
Sheetz Roasted Salted Sunflower Kernel	3.5oz.	7-59465-00784-9	012617 012717 030117 031917 061816 070916 071316 083116 091516 101416 110316 110516 112016 120116 121816
Superior Brokerage Roasted Salted Sunflower Kernel Car Cup	7 oz.	8-10222-02129-1	Pack Date: 16046 16048 16049 16075
Superior Brokerage Roasted Salted Sunflower Kernels	9oz.	8-10222-02022-5	Pack Date: 15224 15237 15243 15272 15280 15285 15313 15314 15324
Superior Brokerage No Salt Sunflower Kernels	9oz.	8-10222-02140-6	Pack Date: 15246 15265 15281 15295 15315 15317 15320 15322

 

Consumers are urged not to consume these products. Consumers who purchased these products may take them back to the store where they purchased them for a refund or simply discard them. Consumers seeking information may emailaskus2@hickoryharvest.com or call1-877-237-4374 Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm Eastern Time.

Retailers and wholesale customers should check their inventories and shelves to confirm that none of the products are present or available for purchase by consumers or in warehouse inventories. Please contact Hickory Harvest ataskus2@hickoryharvest.com to arrange for disposal or return of the product.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The Company provided the following statement:

"We are dedicated to producing the highest quality and safest snacks for our customers, as their safety is our top priority. Therefore, we are following the advice of our supplier and issuing a voluntary recall on certain sunflower kernel products that are potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Fortunately, there have been no consumer illnesses reported. Hickory Harvest Foods is working with its customers and the FDA to ensure the products are removed from commerce as quickly as possible."

About Hickory Harvest Foods

Hickory Harvest Foods, Inc., The Good Snack People, offers the largest selection of healthy and salty snacks in a variety of packaging options. Hickory Harvest Foods sells wholesale product under its own brand, the I.M. Good Snacks brand as well as private brands to grocery stores/mass retail, convenience/travel stores, distributors, food manufacturers, gift companies and fundraising organizations. Located in Akron, Ohio since 1972, the company has a proud history of retaining long-time employees that are dedicated to producing the best quality in the industry.

Initial Press Release

First Expanded Press Release

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New #foodsafety #recall possible #Listeria #contamination of ACH Foods Salad Toppings

ACH Food Companies, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Salad Toppings Due to Possible Health Risk Related to Sunflower Seeds

For Immediate Release

June 2, 2016

Contact

Consumers

ACH Food Companies, Inc.
 1-800-328-6013

Media

Sarah Blankenship
 1-800-691-1106

Announcement

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – ACH Food Companies, Inc. of Memphis, TN is recalling Durkee® Salad Topping, Food Club® branded Salad Topping and Hy-Vee® Garden Style Salad Topping because it has 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.

ACH has received no reports of illness to date, but is taking this voluntary action as a precaution to ensure the health and safety of everyone who enjoys our products.

The recall is the result of the expanded recall of sunflower kernels supplied to us by SunOpta.

These products are distributed throughout the United States and the Dominican Republic through retail stores.

HOW TO IDENTIFY THE RECALLED PRODUCT

Images of the product labels are shown below.

Recalled products can be identified on the Durkee® Salad Topping and the Food Club Salad Topping by the “Best By” date and the Hy-Vee product can be identified by its lot code. This information is printed in black ink on the bottom of the plastic product container.

DESCRIPTION	UPC CODE	SIZE	BEST BY
Durkee Salad Topping	4760009136	6.75 oz	JUL 20 17
Durkee Salad Topping	4760009136	6.75 oz	JUL 21 17
Durkee Salad Topping	4760009136	6.75 oz	AUG 18 17
Durkee Salad Topping	4760009136	6.75 oz	AUG 19 17
Durkee Salad Topping	4760009136	6.75 oz	OCT 05 17
Durkee Salad Topping	4760009136	6.75 oz	NOV 17 17
Durkee Salad Topping	4760009136	6.75 oz	NOV 22 17
Durkee Salad Topping	4760009136	6.75 oz	FEB 09 18

DESCRIPTION	UPC CODE	SIZE	BEST BY
Food Club Salad Topping	3680017322	6.75 oz	JUL 21 17
Food Club Salad Topping	3680017322	6.75 oz	OCT 05 17
Food Club Salad Topping	3680017322	6.75 oz	NOV 17 17
Food Club Salad Topping	3680017322	6.75 oz	APR 20 18

DESCRIPTION	UPC CODE	SIZE	LOT CODE
Hy-Vee Garden Style Salad Topping	7545004755	6.75 oz	232A5 B
Hy-Vee Garden Style Salad Topping	7545004755	6.75 oz	238A5 B
Hy-Vee Garden Style Salad Topping	7545004755	6.75 oz	239A5 C
Hy-Vee Garden Style Salad Topping	7545004755	6.75 oz	279A5 C
Hy-Vee Garden Style Salad Topping	7545004755	6.75 oz	327A5 B
Hy-Vee Garden Style Salad Topping	7545004755	6.75 oz	327A5 C
Hy-Vee Garden Style Salad Topping	7545004755	6.75 oz	041A6 C
Hy-Vee Garden Style Salad Topping	7545004755	6.75 oz	042A6 B
Hy-Vee Garden Style Salad Topping	7545004755	6.75 oz	111A6 B

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are advised to not consume the product, and either discard the unused portion or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

No other ACH Food Companies, Inc. or Durkee® products are included in this recall.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact ACH Food Companies, Inc. at 1-800-328-6013 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST Monday through Friday.

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