New #foodsafety #recall #misbranded Willow Tree Poultry Farm, Inc. Chicken Salad Products that actual contain egg salad

Willow Tree Poultry Farm, Inc. Recalls Chicken Salad Products Due To Misbranding

Class III Recall007-2017

Jan 18, 2017

Congressional and Public Affairs
Veronika Medina
(202) 720-9113

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2017 – Willow Tree Poultry Farm, Inc., an Attleboro, Mass., establishment, is recalling approximately 204 pounds of chicken salad products due to misbranding, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The consumer ready product containers are labeled as chicken salad with the USDA mark of inspection, but actually contain an egg salad product.

The products were produced on Jan. 10, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: [View Label (PDF Only)]

• 6-oz packages of Whole Foods Market “Chicken Salad” with a “Sell By” date of 1/24/2017.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. P-8827” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were sold to a distributor in New Jersey for further distribution in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York.

The problem was discovered on Jan. 16, 2017 by the establishment.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.  

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.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Alex Cekala, General Manager, at (508) 951-8351. Media with questions about the recall can contact Walter Cekala, President, at (508) 944-0529.

New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #sodium #nitrite in Burger’s Ozark Country Cured Poultry Products

Burger’s Ozark Country Cured Recalls Poultry Products Due To Misbranding

Class III Recall006-2017

Jan 18, 2017

Congressional and Public Affairs
Veronika Medina
(202) 720-9113

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2017 – Burger’s Ozark Country Cured, a California, Mo. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,905 pounds of fully cooked turkey products due to misbranding, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The fully cooked turkey items were produced on Nov. 22, 2016 and packaged on Nov. 23, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]

• Vacuum-sealed packages containing “Harry & David Ready to Heat Fully Cooked Turkey without Giblets” with a case code of V20HD2MV and lot numbers 3276 and 3286.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. P-1161” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These products were sent to a distribution center in Ohio for further distribution.

The problem was discovered on Jan. 16, 2017 when a customer observed the wrong label was applied to the product. The mislabeled turkey product contains sodium nitrite, which is not declared on the label. On Jan. 17, 2017, the establishment notified FSIS that the firm wanted to recall the mislabeled product.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.  

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.

Consumers and media with questions about the recall can contact Austin Mouse, Director of Quality Assurance, at (573) 796-3134 ext. 344. 

New #FDA & #EPA #foodsafety advice for fish consumption

FDA and EPA Issue Fish Consumption Advice

January 18, 2017

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued advice regarding fish consumption

. This advice is geared toward helping women who are pregnant or may become pregnant – as well as breastfeeding mothers and parents of young children – make informed choices when it comes to fish that is healthy and safe to eat. (This advice refers to fish and shellfish collectively as “fish.”)

To help consumers more easily understand the types of fish to select, the agencies have created an easy-to-use reference chart

 that sorts 62 types of fish into three categories:

--“Best Choices” (eat two to three servings a week)

--“Good Choices” (eat one serving a week)

--“Fish to Avoid”

Fish in the “Best Choices” category make up nearly 90 percent of fish eaten in the United States.

An FDA analysis of fish consumption data found that 50 percent of pregnant women surveyed ate fewer than 2 ounces a week, far less than the amount recommended. Because the nutritional benefits of eating fish are important for growth and development during pregnancy and early childhood, the agencies are advising and promoting a minimum level of seafood consumption for these groups. The advice recommends 2 to 3 servings of lower-mercury fish per week, or 8 to 12 ounces. However, all fish contain at least traces of mercury, which can be harmful to the brain and nervous system if a person is exposed to too much of it over time. The maximum level of consumption recommended in the final advice is consistent with the previous recommended level of 12 ounces per week. The new advice is consistent with the 2015 - 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

For adults, a typical serving is 4 ounces of fish, measured before cooking. Serving sizes for children should be smaller and adjusted for their age and total calorie needs. It is recommended that children eat fish once or twice a week, selected from a variety of fish types. 

For additional information:

• Eating Fish: What Pregnant Women and Parents Should Know
   (FDA/EPA's advice regarding fish consumption) 
• Federal Register Notice Announcing the Advice

New #foodsafety #recall possible #Listeria #contamination of select Blue Ridge Beef Products

Blue Ridge Beef Recalls Product Because of Possible Health Risk

For Immediate Release

January 13, 2017

Contact

Consumers

Dean Lea
blueridgebeefga@yahoo.com
706-485-0951

Announcement

View Product Photos

Eatonton, GA - Blue Ridge Beef is voluntarily recalling one (1) of its frozen products due to their potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria can affect animals eating the product. There is a 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 surface exposed to these products.

Healthy people infected with Listeria monocytogenes should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting,diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.

The affected products are sold in 2 lb chubs and can be identified with the following manufacturing codes:

Lot #103 mfd12716 
Turkey with bone 
UPC code 854298001887 
 

The affected Products were distributed to retail stores in the following states:

NC  SC   GA   FL

About Listeria

Listeria can affect animals eating the product and there is a 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 surface exposed to these products.

Healthy people infected with Listeria monocytogenes should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.

Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare provider. Consumers should also follow the simple handling tips on the package.

What caused the RECALL

This recall was initiated with FDA inspection and sampling of the product. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the US Food and Drug Administration.

What to do

Consumers who have purchased the above lot of turkey for dogs are urged to stop feeding them and return products to the place of purchase for a full refund. Or dispose of them immediately. Those with questions can email the company at blueridgebeefga@yahoo.com.

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New #foodsafety #recall possible #glass #contamination of Pictsweet 12 oz Breaded Okra

The Pictsweet Company Announces Voluntary Recall of Pictsweet Farms 12oz Breaded Okra due to Risk of Glass Contamination

For Immediate Release

January 13, 2017

Contact

Consumers

Pictsweet
 1-800-527-0986

Announcement

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BELLS, TN: The Pictsweet Company is voluntarily recalling select packages of Pictsweet Farms 12 ounce Breaded Okra after the company learned that some packages may contain glass fragments, which could cause injury if ingested. There has been one minor injury reported in connection with this issue.

The recall impacts Pictsweet Farms 12 ounce Breaded Okra (UPC#: 0 70560 98377 8) with a "best if used by" date of Nov 3, 2018 and a production code of 3086B C, 3086B D, 3086B E, 3086B F, or 3086B G. This information is printed on the back panel of each package.

The affected Breaded Okra product was distributed through retail stores across the United States. No other Pictsweet Farms products are impacted by this recall.

Consumers who purchased this product should discard them or return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.

We apologize for any concern or inconvenience this may have caused. For additional information please contact Pictsweet consumer affairs line at: 1-800-527-0986 from 8am – 5pm CDT.

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New #foodsafety #recall of 1,124 lbs of uninspected pork products

Olymel S.E.C./L.P. Recalls Pork Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

Class I Recall005-2017

Health Risk: HighJan 14, 2017

En Español

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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2017 – Olymel S.E.C./ L.P., a Boucherville, Quebec, Canada establishment, is recalling approximately 1,124 pounds of pork ribs products because the products were repacked and distributed without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.     

The pork ribs items were repacked and produced from Jan. 10 to Jan. 13, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)]

• 10-lb. cardboard box of pork rib tips with a packaging date of Jan. 10-13, 2017.
• 30-lb. cardboard box of pork rib tips with a packaging date of Jan. 10-13, 2017.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “Est. 8951” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to restaurants in Michigan.

The problem was discovered on Jan. 13, 2017 by FSIS while conducting routine failure to present monitoring activities. FSIS discovered that a shipment of pork spare ribs entered the United States from Canada on or about 1/08/2017, crossing the border in Michigan. The products were then processed and repacked at a federal establishment and further distributed.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.  

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 and media with questions about the recall can contact Richard Vigneault, Public Relations Agent, at (514) 497-1385.

New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #milk #allergen in Two Lots of HOT Thin & Crispy 5.0 oz. Potato Chips

Golden Flake Snack Foods, Inc., Announces Voluntary Recall of Two Specific Product Code Lots of HOT Thin & Crispy 5.0 oz. Potato Chips Due to Possible Health Risk

For Immediate Release

January 13, 2017

Contact

Consumers

Joe Elliott
 (205)323-6161

Announcement

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Birmingham, AL:  Golden Flake Snack Foods, Inc., is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of 5 oz. HOT Thin & Crispy Potato Chips with a “Best if Used By” date APR 1417 and  Specific Product Code Lot 364 5 or 365 5  (See below).

This Specific Product Code Lot 364 5 or 365 5  is being recalled because it may contain milk and other dairy ingredients not declared on the label.  People who are allergic to milk run the risk of serious or life -threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

Consumers are urged NOT to eat this Specific Product Code Lot 364 5 or 365 5. Consumers who purchased this product may return it to the store where it was purchased for a full refund or exchange, or they may simply discard the product.

THERE HAVE BEEN NO REPORTED ILLNESSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE VOLUNTARILY RECALLED PRODUCT.

Product Description	Size	Item UPC	“Best If Used By” and Specific Product Code Lot
Golden Flake  HOT Thin & Crispy  Potato Chips	5.0 ounce	0-72080-00240-3	APR1417 364 5 APR1417 365 5

NO OTHER GOLDEN FLAKE SNACK FOODS, INC., PRODUCTS ARE BEING RECALLED.

Please see the below photos of the package and location of the “Best If Used By” dates and Specific Product
Code Lot 364 5 or 365 5affected by this recall.

For more information please contact Joe Elliott, Director, Technical Services, Golden Flake Snack Foods, Inc., (205) 323-6161, Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:00pm CST.

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