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Gills Onions Voluntarily Recalls One Lot of Diced Red Onions Because of Possible Health Risk
Contact:
Consumer:
1-800-348-2255
Media:
Amy Philpott
703-472-6615
aphilpott@watsonmulhern.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 19, 2012 - May 19, 2012-Gills Onions, LLC
of Oxnard, CA is initiating a voluntary recall, 2,360 pounds, of diced red
onions with lot code 51RDA1A2119 and use-by-dates May 14, 15 and 17, 2012
because it may be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes. The
product is beyond its use-by-date, no illnesses have been reported in
connection with this recall, and no other Gills Onions product is affected
by this recall.
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and
sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and
others with weakened immune systems. 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 recalled diced red onions were distributed directly from Gills Onions to
retailers in Canada and retailers and foodservice distributors in
California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Idaho, Texas, Illinois, Michigan,
Arkansas, Ohio, Tennessee, New Jersey, Georgia, and Florida.
Recalled product sold at retail was packaged in a 7oz. clear plastic
clamshell, labeled Gills Onions with the May 17, 2012 use-by-date and the
lot code 51RDA1A2119 stamped on the UPC label. The UPC number in Canada is
643550 00045 0 and the UPC number in the United States is 643550 00041 2.
However, since this number can also be on other products, please refer to
the lot code in order to identify the recalled product. Photos are available
on our website. Anyone who has the recalled product in their possession
should discard it.
Product sold to foodservice customers was packaged in 5 lb clear plastic
bags, identified as Gills Onions Diced Red Onions, and stamped with an
expiration date of May 14 or 15, 2012. The lot code 51RDA1A2119 is also
stamped on both the bag and box. Photos are available on our website.
This voluntary recall was initiated as a result of a routine and random test
directed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Gills Onions has notified
all customers who received the recalled lot directly from the company and
requested that they remove from commerce any of the expired product they may
still have in stock. As an extra precautionary measure and because we do not
always know to whom our direct customers sell our products, we are also
asking our direct customers to notify their customers of this recall. Gills
Onions is keeping the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Canadian
Food Inspection Agency informed of its recall process to assure that
consumers are properly alerted.
Consumers with questions may contact Gills Onions at 1-800-348-2255, M-F
8am-5pm PDT or at 1-209-678-1354 today, Saturday, May 19, 2012. Please visit
our website at
www.gillsonions.com for
updates.
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Raw milk, raw skim milk (non-fat), raw cream and raw butter produced by Organic Pastures Dairy of Fresno County is the subject of a statewide recall and quarantine order announced by California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Whiteford. The quarantine order came following the confirmed detection of campylobacter bacteria in raw cream.
Consumers are strongly urged to dispose of any Organic Pastures products of these types remaining in their refrigerators, and retailers are to pull those products immediately from their shelves.
From January through April 30, 2012, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reports that at least 10 people with campylobacter infection were identified throughout California and reported consuming Organic Pastures raw milk prior to illness onset. Their median age is 11.5 years, with six under 18. The age range is nine months to 38 years. They are residents of Fresno, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Luis Obispo and Santa Clara counties. None of the patients have been hospitalized, and there have been no deaths.
The dairy's owner, Mark McAfee, says he believes the test results are incorrect. He has requested a hearing with the California Department of Food and Agriculture Friday.
It's the second recall in six months for the company, which was forced to recall milk contaminated with E. coli in December.
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Posted: May 10th, 2012 - 11:32pm by Doug Powell
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Solid Gold Health Products for Pets, Inc. Recalls Dog Food Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Contact:
Consumer:
(800) 364-4863
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 8, 2012 - Solid Gold Health Products for
Pets, Inc., El Cajon, California, announced a voluntary recall of one batch
of WolfCub Large Breed Puppy Food and one batch of Solid Gold WolfKing Large
Breed Adult Dog, both with a Best Before date of December 30, 2012, and an
“X” in the 11th digit of the date code.
Solid Gold is voluntarily recalling the products below, distributed in the
United States and Canada. This voluntary recall is being done out of an
abundance of caution as these products were produced at the facility that
has been linked to recent recalls of Diamond brand pet foods due to
potential Salmonella contamination.
Pets with Salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever
and abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have
diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. 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.
Individuals handling dry pet food can become infected with Salmonella,
especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having
contact with surfaces exposed to this product. People who believe they may
have been exposed to Salmonella should monitor themselves for some
or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody
diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. According to the Centers for Disease
Control, people who are more likely to be affected by Salmonella
include infants, children younger than 5 years old, organ transplant
patients, people with HIV/AIDS and people receiving treatment for cancer.
The products involved in this voluntary recall are:
Solid Gold WolfCub Large Breed Puppy Food, 4 lb, 15 lb, and 33 lb,
with a best before date of December 30, 2012 and batch code starting with
SGB1201A31X.
4 lb identifying UPC 093766750005
15 lb identifying UPC 093766750012
33 lb identifying UPC 093766750029
Solid Gold WolfKing Large Breed Adult Dog Food, 4 lb, 15 lb, and 28.5 lb,
with a best before date of December 30, 2012 and batch code starting with
SGL1201A32X
4 lb identifying UPC 093766750050
15 lb identifying UPC 093766750067
28.5 lb identifying UPC 093766750081
Best by dates (lot codes) can be found on the back of the bag in the bottom
right-hand corner of 33 lb, 28.5 lb and 15 lb bags and the bottom of the 4
lb bags.
Other Solid Gold recipes, sizes or brands of food are not impacted by this
voluntary recall.
Pet owners who are unsure if the product they purchased is included in the
recall, would like replacement product or have additional questions, may
call us at (800) 364-4863 (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM Pacific
time).
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Funfresh Foods, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls World Berries™ Organic “Cacao Nibs” Because of Possible Health Risk
Contact:
Consumer:
FunFresh Foods, Inc.
800-232-8619
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 5, 2012 - FunFresh
Foods, Inc. of San Clemente, California
in consultation with the FDA is
voluntarily recalling a single lot of
its 6 ounce packages of FunFresh Foods™
World Berries™ Organic “Cacao Nibs”
because they may be contaminated with
Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria (E.
Coli O157:H7). E. coli O157:H7 causes a
diarrheal illness often with bloody
stools. Although most healthy adults
can recover completely within a week,
some people can develop a form of kidney
failure called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
(HUS). HUS is most likely to occur in
young children and the elderly. The
condition can lead to serious kidney
damage and even death.
Approximately 500 packages of
affected product were distributed from
April 12 through April 17, 2012 from
this lot and as of the date of this
release, 263 of these packages have
already been retrieved from retail
stores. Product was distributed to
health and natural food retail stores
located in the following states: AK,
AR, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, MI,
MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, OH,
OK, OR, SC, SC, TN, TX, WA, WI, and WV.
The product comes in a 6 oz pouch
with the World Berries™ logo identified
as Organic Cacao Nibs with the following
UPC code 632474929022, affected lot code
161104 and the use by date for products
for the affected lot 04/14, which are
laser etched on the vertical edge of the
back panel.
No illnesses have been reported to
date in connection with this product.
The potential for contamination was
identified through the company’s own
audit testing of finished product which
detected the presence of E. coli
0157:H7. Production and distribution of
the product has been suspended while FDA
and the company continue their
investigation. No other lots of this
product and no other FunFresh Foods
products are affected by this recall.
Consumers should not consume the
product. Consumers who have purchased 6
ounce packages of "Cacao Nibs" are urged
to return them to the place of purchase
for a full refund. Alternatively,
consumers can call the company which
will arrange for a full refund and for
retrieval of affected products.
Consumers may contact the company
between Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time at
1-800-232-8619.
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FIGI’S INC. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Almonds In Lemon Bar Bliss
Contact:
Consumer:
(800) 422-3444 ext 8688
Media:
Jim Krueger, President
715-384-1318
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 2, 2012 - Figi’s Inc, Marshfield, WI is
recalling 51 units of the product Lemon Bar Bliss (1# tins), because it
contains undeclared Almonds. Accordingly, individuals who have an allergy or
severe sensitivity to tree nuts may be at risk of serious or
life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The recall was independently initiated by Figi’s after Figi’s discovered
that the packaging for Lemon Bar Bliss product inadvertently excluded
reference to the presence of tree nuts in the product.
Lemon Bar Bliss was distributed in MO, PA, NY, WI, IN, MI, IL, FL, VA, TX,
MN, IA, CA, LA, OR, and UT by UPS mail directly to purchasers or recipients.
This product is shipped in a red decorative corrugated box with a Figi’s
logo label. The primary container is a red and gold round tin. The product
information label is on the bottom of the tin and is labeled Lemon Bar
Bliss. No expiration date is on the box or tin.
No illnesses or other allergic effects have been reported to date.
Consumers who have purchased Figi’s Lemon Bar Bliss are urged to return it
to Figi’s for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the
company at (800) 422-3444 ext 8688, or email to
customerservice@figis.com
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AB 300, The Safe Body Art Act (Effective July 1, 2012):