River Ranch Recalls Retail And Food Service Salads Because Of Possible Health Risk

Contact:
Consumer:
1-800-762-7708

Media:
Kim St George
831-758-1390

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 18, 2012 – River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC of Salinas, CA is initiating a voluntary recall of retail and foodservice bagged salads, because they have the potential of being contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes following routine random retail salad finished product tests conducted in the marketplace by the Food & Drug Administration.

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.

Retail salad products under this recall were distributed nationwide under various sizes and packaged under the brand names of River Ranch, Farm Stand, Hy-Vee, Marketside, Shurfresh, and The Farmer’s Market.

Foodservice salad products under this recall were distributed nationwide under various sizes and packaged under the brand names of River Ranch, Cross Valley, Fresh n Easy, Promark, and Sysco. Continue reading

Santos Agency, Inc. voluntarily recalls Santos Brands Products for undeclared peanuts and wheat in California

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Consumer:
510-357-0277

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 18, 2012 – Santos Agency, Inc. has initiated a recall of Santos Brand products i.e. various kinds of flours, legumes and spices because they may contain undeclared peanuts and wheat. Consumers who are allergic to peanut or wheat allergens may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume any of the products.

The following Santos Brands Products (packed in USA) were shipped to retail stores throughout California only. The products affected were distributed between May 2011 and May 2012. All products are affixed with a label on the front side, packed in clear, plastic bags and there are no UPC codes, lot codes, or expiration dates on the products. The labels consist of a design of a house bordered by two columns with the word “SANTOS” on the roof of the house.

Similar products of the Santos Brand that bear UPC codes and label indicates that it was packed in India are NOT part of this recall. Continue reading

Caribe Produce, LTD CO. Recalls Papaya Maradol, Caribeña Brand Because Of Possible Health Risk

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Consumer:
1-956-874-9411

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 17, 2012 – Caribe Produce LTD Co. of McAllen, TX, is recalling 286 cases of Papaya Maradol, Caribeña Brand papayas packed in 35 lb. cartons marked with the brand “ Caribeña “ and “ Product of Mexico” stamped on the side. The papayas are sold individually, and each one bears a label which states “3112 CARIBEÑA Papaya MARADOL PRODUCT OF MEXICO www.grandeproduce.com disclaimer icon A copy of this label is enclosed. These papayas have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The recalled Papaya Maradol, Caribeña Brand cases were distributed in the Bronx, New York in wholesale stores and through retail stores from May 14th, 2012 to May 17th, 2012. Continue reading

California Firm Recalls Turkey Burger Product Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

Recall Release CLASS II RECALL
FSIS-RC-031-2012 HEALTH RISK: LOW

Congressional and Public Affairs
Neil Gaffney
(202) 720-9113

WASHINGTON, May 18, 2012 - Foster Farms, a Turlock, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 15,040 pounds of a turkey burger product because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The product contains a seasoning mix with hydrolyzed soy protein, a known allergen, not declared on the label.

The following product is subject to recall: [View Label]

  • 10-lb. cases containing 30 5.33-oz. “Foster Farms, Ready to Cook, Boneless Mediterranean Style White Turkey Burgers” with the case code “96384″ and the following Julian dates: “1362,” “2027,” “2033,” “2039,” “2040,” “2046,” “2054,” “2125,” “2129,” “2130″ and “2131.”

The product bears the establishment number “P-157″ inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were produced on various dates between December 28, 2011, and May 10, 2012, and were sold for institutional use in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington. Continue reading

Pennsylvania Firm Recalls Lamb Koftis Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-030-2012 HEALTH RISK: HIGH

Congressional and Public Affairs
Catherine Cochran
(202) 720-9113

WASHINGTON, May 17, 2012 – August Foods Inc., a Downington, Penn. establishment, is recalling approximately 20,520 pounds of lamb koftis, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The lamb koftis contain milk, a known allergen that is not declared on the product label.

The following product is subject to recall: [View Label]

  • 11-oz cartons of “Saffron Road Lamb Koftis” entrées.

Each carton bears the establishment number “EST. 34624.” The entrées subject to recall were produced on various dates between June 15, 2011 and May 3, 2012 and have sell by dates of one year after production. The entrées can be identified by sell by dates of June 15, 2012; July 19, 2012; July 20, 2012; Oct. 5, 2012; May 1, 2013; and May 3, 2013. The product was shipped to distribution centers in Illinois and Pennsylvania. Continue reading