Subject: Food Recalls Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
Date: 3/8/2010; 10:55:02
Message#: 101559-3-8-2010-PHIN
Contact Info: Alan L. Talarsky, NJDHSS/CEHS/Food and Drug Safety Program
Phone: 609-588-3123; Email:
at2@njlincs.netAttachments: None
Please review the following message from Alan Talarsky, Environmental Scientist 1, Food and Drug Safety Program, DHSS regarding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Class 1 recalls of various hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP)-containing foods due to their association with Best Food Flavors, Inc. which has implicated as the source of Salmonella Tennessee and one recall due to undeclared allergens.
1. Creative Contract Packaging Corporation is recalling HERB-OX® Bouillon Products because of the possibility of contamination with Salmonella. The firm’s records indicate that some of the HVP being recalled by Basic Food Flavors was used as an ingredient in HERB-OX® items.
As a result, Creative Contract Packaging Corporation of Aurora, Illinois, is recalling specific code dates of HERB-OX® beef, vegetable, and chicken granular bouillon products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is a common food borne pathogen that can cause severe illnesses, including fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. While most individuals recover in three to five days without medical intervention, the infection can be life-threatening to young children, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems. Consumers with any of these symptoms should call their physician. For more information on Salmonella, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Website at http://www.cdc.gov.
The UPC number and code date can be found on the package. If you need help finding this information, please call our Consumer Response department at 1-877-446-7635. Our Consumer Response representatives are available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. Instead, we are asking that consumers return these products to their grocer for a full refund.
The following specific code dates of the items listed below are being recalled:
HERB-OX® Bouillon Packets
Product Description: Herbox® Beef Bouillon Net Wt 1.13oz (32g) 8 packets
Code Date: Mar 2012
V02220
Consumer UPC#: 0 336303 9
Retailer/FS Case Code #: 0 33600 37384 7
Product Description: Herbox® Chicken Bouillon Net Wt 1.13oz (32g) 8 packets
Code Date: Mar 2012
V01280
Consumer UPC#: 0 336313 6
Retailer/FS Case Code #: 0 33600 43085 4
Product Description: Herbox® Chicken Bouillon Net Wt 7.05oz (200g) 50 packets
Code Date: V01290
V02040
V02080
Individual Carton Code #: 0 33600 34793 0
Retailer/FS Case Code #: 0 33600 30695 1
Product Description: Herbox® Vegetable Bouillon Net Wt 7.05oz (200g) 50 packets
Code Date: V02020
Individual Carton Code #: 0 33600 35562 1
Retailer/FS Case Code #: 0 33600 31451 2
Product Description: Herbox® Beef Bouillon Net Wt 7.05oz (200g) 50 packets
Code Date: V01190
Individual Carton Code #: 0 33600 35188 3
Retailer/FS Case Code #: 0 33600 31075 0
HERB-OX® Jarred Bouillon
Product Description: Herbox® Beef Bouillon Net Wt 4.0oz (113g)
Code Date: Feb 2013
V01210
Consumer UPC#: 0 336203 0
Retailer/FS Case Code #: 0 33600 42040 4
Product Description: Herbox® Chicken Bouillon Net Wt 4.0oz (113g)
Code Date: Feb 2013
V01200
Feb 2013
V01250
Mar 2013
V02030
Consumer UPC#: 0 336213 7
Retailer/FS Case Code #: 0 33600 42041 1
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2. Fresh Food Concepts, Inc. announced that it is voluntarily recalling certain production codes of Delicioso, De la Casa, Rojo’s and Fresh Food Concepts brand Spinach Dips and Fresh Food Concepts Spinach Dip with Yogurt because an ingredient used in those products has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Products subject to this recall that were distributed nationwide in plastic tubs and sold in the refrigerated section include:
? Delicioso Spinach Dip, 12 oz (UPC 29358 10031) with USE BY dates 04/30/10 and before.
? De la Casa Spinach Dip, 32 oz (UPC 29358 11273) with USE BY dates 04/30/10 and before.
? Rojo’s Garden Fresh Spinach Dip, 14 oz (UPC 47502 48003) with USE BY dates 04/30/10 and before.
? Fresh Food Concepts Garden Fresh Spinach Dip, 16 oz (UPC 29358 11364) with USE BY dates 04/30/10 and before.
? Fresh Food Concepts Spinach Dip with Real Yogurt, 12 oz (UPC 47502 48151) with USE BY dates 04/30/10 and before.
There have been no reports of illnesses associated with the identified products, and no other varieties or types of flavors of products made by Fresh Food Concepts are affected by this recall.
The Spinach Dip products were made using Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP), manufactured by Basic Food Flavors Inc., Las Vegas, Nevada. The HVP had tested positive for Salmonella at its original manufacturing plant Basic Food Flavors Inc.
Fresh Food Concepts is working closely with the FDA to conduct this recall.
Consumers who have purchased the above affected products are urged return them to their place of purchase for a refund. Consumers with question may contact the company at (714) 562-5000 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST. Monday through Friday.
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3. Concord Foods Inc is voluntarily recalling certain production codes of Concord Foods Vegetable Dip Seasoning mix that is generally sold in the produce department of supermarkets because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Concord Foods was notified by its supplier that an ingredient used in these products and produced by Basic Food Flavors Inc is the subject of a voluntary recall due to potential Salmonella contamination.
The product subject to this recall that was distributed nationwide in the United States under the Concord Foods brand in foil pouches and sold in the produce section of the supermarket is:
(Note: The best by date code is embossed on the left edge of the back panel).
Concord Foods Vegetable Dip Seasoning - Homestyle (Best By: 07/27/12).
UPC Code: 041409002066 Net weight 1.5 oz (43 g)
To date no known illnesses have been associated with this product and no other types, varieties or different date codes have been affected by this recall. However, since customer safety is our top priority, Concord Foods has voluntarily recalled this product. Concord Foods is working with Food and Drug Administration to conduct this voluntary recall.
Consumers with products carrying this date code should destroy or return them to the store for a full refund.
Consumers with questions should contact Concord Foods at 1-800-924-5775 (Monday - Friday from 9:00 am-4:30 pm EST).
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4. Mincing Overseas Spice Company of Dayton, New Jersey announced that it is recalling black pepper Lots 3258 and 3309 because of possible contamination with Salmonella.
Black pepper was not distributed at retail level and was shipped to FL, IA, IL, IN, MA, OK, NJ, NY, PA, RI, TX and WI.
The black pepper was sold in 50 lb, 25 lb, and 20 lb cartons with Mincing Overseas Spice Company's name.
Customers that purchased black pepper from any parts of Lots 3258 and 3309 should place these lots or any spice blends made from these lots under their control on hold and contact Mincing Overseas Spice Company at 732-355-9944. With regard to any spice blends or other foods made from these lots, companies should contact their local FDA Recall Coordinator to determine the appropriate action and if a sub recall is needed.
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5. McCormick & Company, Incorporated is initiating a recall of products manufactured with HVP (hydrolyzed vegetable protein) supplied by Basic Food Flavors of Las Vegas, Nevada, because the ingredient has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
To date, no illnesses have been associated with these McCormick products. For updated information, go to the CDC and FDA websites.
Recalled products were distributed nationwide and sold in retail stores. Two of the recalled products were also distributed for sale in international markets. The following products are being recalled.
McCormick French Onion Dip Mix sold in 0.53-ounce packages, shipped nationwide and outside the U.S.
McCormick French Onion Dip Mix
Under UPC code 52100168609
"BEST BUY" Dates
OCT 06 11 | OCT 07 11 | NOV 03 11 | NOV 06 11 | DEC 04 11 | JAN 04 12 | JAN 23 12
McCormick Vegetable Dip Mix sold in 1.25-ounce packages, shipped nationwide.
McCormick Vegetable Dip Mix
Under UPC code 52100063850
"BEST BUY" Dates
JUN 08 11 | JUL 09 11 | JUL 28 11
McCormick Onion Gravy Mix sold in 0.87-ounce packages, shipped nationwide and outside the U.S.
McCormick Onion Gravy Dip Mix
Under UPC code 52100098807
"BEST BUY" Dates
OCT 08 11 | OCT 11 11 | OCT 17 11 | OCT 18 11
NOV 01 11 | NOV 03 11 | NOV 15 11 | NOV 17 11
DEC 01 11 | DEC 02 11 | DEC 28 11 | DEC 29 11
JAN 22 12 | JAN 23 12 | JAN 26 12 | JAN 30 12
FEB 12 12 | FEB 13 12 | |
McCormick Corn Bread Stuffing sold in 42-ounce (2 lb. 10 oz.) containers, shipped to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania.
McCormick Corn Bread Stuffing
Under UPC code 5210057199
Product Codes
4519BH | 4520BH | 5019BH
Contact the McCormick Consumer Hotline at 1-800-632-5847 or consumer_affairs@mccormick.com for a replacement or reimbursement. Live assistance is available on the Hotline from 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday and 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST on Saturday and Sunday.
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6. National Pretzel Company of Lancaster, Pa. is voluntarily recalling all Honey Mustard Onion flavored pretzels produced since December, 2009 because an ingredient used in the seasoning has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The honey mustard onion seasoning contains Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP) which was recalled by Basic Foods Flavors, Inc. and has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
No illnesses have been reported to date and no other National Pretzel products are involved in the recall.
The recalled Honey Mustard Onion seasoned pretzels were distributed nationwide in retail stores and through repackers.
The products included in the recall are:
Name of Product UPC Code Lot Code Dates
(Use by dates)
HK Anderson Honey Mustard Pretzel Bites 3.5 oz 0-70271-00131-0
JUN 11 10 G6
JUN 11 10 I3
JUN 11 10 I5
JUL 01 10 G6
JUL 22 10 I3
HK Anderson Honey Mustard Pretzel Bites 9 oz 0-70271-00130-0 MAY 14 10 G5
MAY 14 2010 I4
MAY 14 10 I4
JUN 11 10 G4
JUL 01 10 I5
35139CP
HK Anderson Honey Mustard Pretzel Bites 18 oz 0-70271-00128-0 MAY 14 2010 H4
MAY 14 2010 I4
JUN 11 2010 G6
JUN 11 2010 H5
JUL 01 2010 G6
JUL 22 2010 G4
JUL 22 2010 I3
CVS Honey Mustard Pretzel Bites 18 oz 0-50428-12015-6 SEP 15 2010 G5
SEP 15 2010 G6
SEP 15 2010 G7
SEP 15 2010 H4
SEP 15 2010 H5
SEP15 2010 H6
SEP 15 2010 H7
SEP 15 2010 I4
SEP 15 2010 I5
SEP 15 2010 I6
President’s Choice Honey Mustard Onion Pretzel Bite- 300 gr. 0-60383-99222-4 2010 MA 14 I2
2010 MA 28 G3
2010 MA 28 I2
2010 JL 15 H7
Safeway Honey Mustard Onion Nugget 10 oz 0-21130-29039-0 MAY 11 10 I5
JUN 25 10 I3
JUL 01 10 I5
Sunflower Markets Honey Mustard Nugget 8-59393-00041-4 MAY 14 10 H4
BULK –Honey Mustard Onion Pretzel Pieces n/a MAR 21 10 I3
APR 11 10 H3
APR 11 10 H5
MAY 01 10 G6
MAY 22 10 G4
BULK- Honey Mustard Onion Pretzel Bites n/a 05 FEB 2010 I
APR 11 10 I5
APR 25 10 I3
MAY 0110 I5
012710I
0127I3
BULK- Whole Grain Honey Mustard Nuggets n/a APR 11 10 G6
APR 11 10 H6
Consumers who have purchased any of the products listed above, with the corresponding date codes are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions about the recall may contact the company at 1-717-637-5931.
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7. Ed Roller, Inc. of Rochester, NY is voluntarily recalling Wegmans Food You Feel Good About® Medium Seafood Sauce, 9 ounce glass jar, UPC #77890 84032, because the product may contain undeclared soy and anchovies. Only those jars with a sell-by date up to and including April 21 are included in this recall. The sell-by date is heat stamped on the label.
People who have allergies to soy or anchovies run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this problem.
The recalled product is packaged in a 9 oz. clear glass jar with a white screw top and was distributed to 75 Wegmans Food Markets in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, and Maryland.
The recall was initiated after a recent inspection by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets revealed the omission of Worcestershire sauce in the ingredient statement of this product. Worcestershire sauce is made with ingredients that include soy and anchovies. Production of this product has been temporarily suspended until corrective actions are taken.
Consumers who have purchased Wegmans 9 oz. Food You Feel Good About® Medium Seafood Sauce, , UPC #77890 84032 may return the product to Wegmans for a full refund. Consumers with questions or concerns may contact Wegmans’ consumer affairs department at (800) 934-6267, ext. 4760 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m EST.
At this time, FDSP is recommending that local health department officials, during the course of routine inspections, verify that the recalled products are not remaining on retail food establishments' shelves or offered in foodservice operations for consumption. If any developments or requests for assistance from FDA or CDC are received, FDSP will promptly notify you.
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