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CLASS III RECALL FSIS-RC-031-2009

Jun 10, 2009

Congressional and Public Affairs
Peggy Riek
(202) 720-9113

Sigma Processed Meats, Inc., a Seminole, Okla., establishment, is recalling approximately 2.68 million pounds of fully cooked ham products because they contain monosodium glutamate (MSG), and it is undeclared on the label.

MSG is used as a flavor enhancer in a variety of foods prepared at home, in restaurants, and by food processors. Some persons who have eaten foods containing MSG have reported adverse reactions.

The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels]

12-pound, 5.5-ounce bags of "FUD, Original, Cooked Ham, and water product 40% of weight is added ingredients," packed in cases.
12-pound, 5.5-ounce bags of "Sigma foods, FUD, Original, Cooked Ham, and water product 40% of weight is added ingredients, Si iSabe!" packed in cases.

Each label bears the establishment number "EST. 34447" inside the USDA mark of inspection and a "Use By" date of "May 23-Sept. 7, 2009." Each case bears the identifying case code of "01106."

The fully cooked ham products were produced on March 1, 2009, through June 9, 2009, and were distributed to retail stores, service delis and wholesale distributors.

The problem was discovered by the company. FSIS has received no reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an adverse reaction should contact a physician.

Media with questions about the recall should contact company Plant Manager Jerry Karp at (405) 218-9501. Consumers with questions about the recall should call the company's Customer Service at (866) 631-6637.

Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.

Last Modified: June 11, 2009

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CONMED Corporation Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain Powered Surgical Instrument Products

CONTACT:
CONMED Corporation

Robert Shallish

Chief Financial Officer

315-624-3206

- PRODUCTS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL:

PRO5 and PRO6 Series Handpieces Manufactured and Distributed Prior to May 31, 2008
MC5057 Universal Cable Manufactured and Distributed Prior to December 1, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Utica, NY – September 9, 2009 – CONMED Corporation’s (Nasdaq: CNMD) CONMED Linvatec unit announced today a voluntary recall for certain model numbers of the PRO5 & PRO6 series battery handpieces manufactured prior to May 31, 2008, and certain lots of the MC5057 Universal Cable manufactured prior to December 1, 2006 used with certain of CONMED Linvatec’s electric powered handpieces. CONMED Linvatec issued Medical Device Safety Alert letters to customers dated July 31, 2009 providing information on findings from the Company’s ongoing continuous quality improvement process. Following discussions with the Food and Drug Administration, CONMED Linvatec has now developed a voluntary recall program for the affected products. The recall program is more fully described below.

In the PRO5 and PRO6 Medical Device Safety Alert Letter, CONMED Linvatec notified customers about the unlikely possibility for units to potentially self-activate. The letter also reminded customers that safe and effective use of the handpieces includes inserting the battery away from the operation site along with not touching or coming into contact with moving parts while inserting the battery, and to follow recommended handling and user instructions. An additional letter listing the affected serial numbers of units is in process of being sent to customers who have the PRO5 & PRO6 series battery handpieces. They will be requested to contact ConMed Linvatec to schedule the return and service of their units. Units manufactured and distributed AFTER May 31, 2008 are not affected by this action.

In the MC5057 Medical Device Safety Alert Letter, CONMED Linvatec notified customers about the unlikely possibility for cables manufactured prior to December 1, 2006, to cause an electric powered handpiece to potentially self-activate. The letter instructed customers to avoid moving parts on the handpiece when the cable is inserted and to follow recommended handling and user instructions. CONMED Linvatec is in the process of notifying customers that have the affected MC5057 Universal Cable. These customers will be instructed to contact CONMED Linvatec to schedule the return of their cables for replacements. MC5057 Universal Cables manufactured and distributed AFTER December 1, 2006 are not affected by this action.

Self-activation may in some circumstances cause injury, although CONMED Linvatec has received no reports of any injuries with respect to the PRO5 or PRO6 handpieces. With respect to the cables, CONMED Linvatec has received no reports of injuries to patients. There were, however, two reports of non-serious injuries to medical personnel, with both reports occurring in 2006 in situations in which the users did not follow the instructions for use. In the unlikely event that a battery handpiece behaves erratically, users should cease using it and contact customer service at CONMED Linvatec. Likewise, users should not deploy cables with excessive wear or damage.

CONMED Linvatec customers are being reminded that routine preventive maintenance may help to ensure optimum operating performance over the life of the handpiece. Customers are encouraged to contact CONMED Linvatec with any questions or concerns at 1-800-535-8536 or email at CustServ1@linvatec.com. Customers are also reminded that any adverse experiences with the use of these products, and/or quality problems should also be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Program by phone at 1-800-FDA-1088, by Fax at 1-800-FDA-0178, by mail at MedWatch, HF-2, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787, or on the MedWatch website at www.fda.gov/medwatch

CONMED currently estimates the pre-tax cost of completing the recall will approximate $6.0 million, which will be expensed in the Company’s financial statements for the quarter ending September 30, 2009.

CONMED Profile

CONMED is a medical technology company with an emphasis on surgical devices and equipment for minimally invasive procedures and patient monitoring. The Company’s products serve the clinical areas of arthroscopy, powered surgical instruments, electrosurgery, cardiac monitoring disposables, endosurgery and endoscopic technologies. They are used by surgeons and physicians in a variety of specialties including orthopedics, general surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery and gastroenterology. Headquartered in Utica, New York, the Company’s 3,200 employees distribute its products worldwide from several manufacturing locations.

Forward Looking Information

This press release contains forward-looking statements based on certain assumptions and contingencies that involve risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and relate to the Company’s performance on a going-forward basis. The forward-looking statements in this press release involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results, performance or trends, to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements herein or in previous disclosures. The Company believes that all forward-looking statements made by it have a reasonable basis, but there can be no assurance that management’s expectations, beliefs or projections as expressed in the forward-looking statements will actually occur or prove to be correct. In addition to general industry and economic conditions, factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to: (i) the failure of any one or more of the assumptions stated above, to prove to be correct; (ii) the risks relating to forward-looking statements discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008; (iii) cyclical purchasing patterns from customers, end-users and dealers; (iv) timely release of new products, and acceptance of such new products by the market; (v) the introduction of new products by competitors and other competitive responses; (vi) the possibility that any new acquisition or other transaction may require the Company to reconsider its financial assumptions and goals/targets; and/or (vii) the Company’s ability to devise and execute strategies to respond to market conditions.

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Smiths Medical Issues Urgent Device Recall Of Portex® Pediatric-Sized Tracheal Tubes
Company Contact:
Robert Hanvik
651-628-7613

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 10, 2009 – ST. PAUL, Minn.- Smiths
Medical announced that it is initiating a nationwide voluntary recall of Portex® Uncuffed
Pediatric-Sized Tracheal Tubes (sizes 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5 mm) manufactured before
September 2009.


Description of the Issue
A small number of tubes were manufactured with internal diameters slightly
smaller than indicated on the labeling, which may create the potential for the clinician to
experience difficulty passing through or withdrawing the suction catheter. The health
consequences that may result from use of the defective device include the inability to
remove secretions from the device and from the patient's airway, which may result in
partial or complete obstruction of the airway and an inability to ventilate the patient. In
addition, this defect may increase airway resistance and compromise the ability to
ventilate the patient. There is a reasonable probability of serious injury and/or death. To
date, the company has not received any reports of death or permanent injury related to
this issue.
Recommended Action to be Taken by the User
In a Recall Notice sent directly to all customers, Smiths Medical is instructing
them to return all unused Tracheal Tubes. This requires customers to take the following
steps:


• Review inventory and segregate any unused product manufactured before
September 2009 and within its expiration date.
• Complete and return a Confirmation Form (included with the Recall Notice) by
fax at 1-603-355-8157 to: Recall Administrator, Regulatory Affairs, Smiths
Medical ASD, Inc.
Following these steps, customers will be provided with specific directions
regarding how to return unused product.
The products affected by this recall have the following Product Codes:


Product code Product description
100/105/025 Portex® Tracheal Tube, Oral/Nasal, Ivory
100/105/030 Portex® Tracheal Tube, Oral/Nasal, Ivory
100/105/035 Portex® Tracheal Tube, Oral/Nasal, Ivory
100/111/025 Portex® Tracheal Tube, Oral/Nasal, Siliconized
100/111/030 Portex® Tracheal Tube, Oral/Nasal, Siliconized
100/111/035 Portex® Tracheal Tube, Oral/Nasal, Siliconized
100/126/025 Portex® Tracheal Tube, Cut to Length, Oral, Siliconized
100/126/030 Portex® Tracheal Tube, Cut to Length, Oral, Siliconized
100/126/035 Portex® Tracheal Tube, Cut to Length, Oral, Siliconized
100/127/025 Portex® Tracheal Tube, Oral/Nasal, Murphy Eye, Clear
100/127/030 Portex® Tracheal Tube, Oral/Nasal, Murphy Eye, Clear
100/127/035 Portex® Tracheal Tube, Oral/Nasal, Murphy Eye, Clear
100/134/030 Portex® Polar Preformed Tracheal Tube, South Oral, Murphy
Eye, Clear
100/134/035 Portex® Polar Preformed Tracheal Tube, South Oral, Murphy
Eye, Clear
100/141/025 Portex® Tracheal Tube, Oral/Nasal, Murphy Eye, Siliconized
100/141/030 Portex® Tracheal Tube, Oral/Nasal, Murphy Eye, Siliconized
100/141/035 Portex® Tracheal Tube, Oral/Nasal, Murphy Eye, Siliconized


If an Tracheal Tube is currently in use with a patient, there is no evidence to
suggest that immediate removal of the Tracheal Tube is necessary. If suctioning of an
Tracheal Tube cUlTently in use is required, Smiths Medical recommends that customers
refer to a company-supplied Guidance Chart for suction catheter sizes, available at
www.smiths-medical.com.Clinicians who choose to use larger-than-recommended
suction catheters should base this decision on sound clinical judgment and use caution, to
assure the suction catheter readily passes through and can be readily withdrawn from the
Tracheal Tube.


Recipients of the Recall Notice who have distributed Tracheal Tubes to other
persons or facilities should promptly forward a copy ofthe Recall Notice to them.
For questions regarding this Recall Notice, customers should contact:
Charlotte Veysey
Regulatory Affairs
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
10 Bowman Drive
Keene, NH 03431 USA
Tel: 1-800-348-6064, prompt 4, ext 2273
Fax: 603-355-8157
E-mail:Charlotte.veysey@smiths-medical.com Customers should report any issues with the Portex® Tracheal Tubes to Smiths
Medical's Technical Services Complaints Department at 1-866-216-8806.


Any adverse reactions experienced with the use of these products and/or quality
problems may also be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Program by phone at 1-800FDA-
1088, by fax at 1-800-FDA-0178, by mail at MedWatch, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane,
Rockville, MD 20852-9787, or on the MedWatch Web site at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

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Voluntary Product Recall: Steinbeck Country Green Onions

Contact:
Mike Rose
(619)302-3442

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- August 28, 2009 - Salinas, CA - As a result of routine testing, the USDA has found a positive result for Salmonella on iceless green onions shipped by Steinbeck Country Produce of Salinas, CA. The onions were farmed and packed by a grower in Mexicali, Mexico, near the California border.

To date, no illnesses associated with the consumption of this product have been reported. To demonstrate extreme caution, Steinbeck Country Produce is voluntarily recalling product with lot code numbers 96CPGO07 or 9CPO937 shipped between August 4 and August 22, 2009.

"This recall is voluntary, based on a strong sense of caution for consumer well-being. Food safety is our primary concern at Steinbeck Country Produce, and this recall shows that our procedures are efficient, effective and immediate," said Chris Huntington, Steinbeck Country Produce CEO. "Fortunately, there are not any reported illnesses at this time, and we will continue to respond quickly and efficient to ensure consumer well being."

Vendors who received the product were immediately identified and notified on Thursday, August 27 and were instructed to destroy any product remaining in inventory.

The recall is limited to 3,360 cartons of 4 count/2 pound, 2 count/24 bunch and 4 count/ 12 bunch bags of iceless green onions packed under the "Nature’s Reward" label with lot code 9CPO937, and a private foodservice label with lot code 96CPGO07 . The produce was distributed in California, Massachusetts, Texas, Indiana, New York, Michigan, Missouri, Kansas and Arizona.

No other Steinbeck Country Produce products or packs are involved in this recall.

For additional information please contact Mike Rose at (619)302-3442.
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PREMIER ORGANICS Issues Nation Wide Recall For ARTISANA RAW TAHINI Because of Possible Health Risk

Contact:
Tristan D. Bertheaud
(866) 237-8688 x 212

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- September 4, 2009 -- Premier Organics of Berkeley, CA is recalling 840 Cases of Artisana Raw Tahini of Lot 90811, in 16oz glass jars because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious infections. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, 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, endocarditis and arthritis.

The affected lot (lot number 90811) has been distributed nationwide through retail locations and online stores. No other lots have been affected.

It is important to note that there have been NO REPORTED ILLNESSES to date.

Of the numerous samples taken by both Premier Organics and the FDA of lot 90811, only one sample came back positive for salmonella. Premier Organics has ceased distribution of Artisana Tahini lot 90811 as they continue their investigation with the FDA into what caused the problem.

Consumers who have purchased Artisana Tahini with lot number 90811 are urged not to consume the product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Premier Organics at 1-866-237-8688 between the hours of 9am and 4pm Pacific Standard Time.

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Arbonne International, LLC Announces Voluntary Recall of One Lot of Seasource Detox Spa® Foaming Sea Salt Scrub

Contact:
Arbonne International, LLC
1-800-ARBONNE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 3, 2009 - Irvine, CA - Arbonne International, LLC ("Arbonne") has voluntarily recalled one lot of its Seasource Detox Spa® Foaming Sea Salt Scrub. The recalled products were manufactured by a third party and distributed nationwide through Arbonne Independent Consultants. The product comes in a 6.8 fluid oz white tube and is identified with a lot number on the crimping at the top of the tube. The Seasource Detox Spa Foaming Sea Salt Scrub products affected by this voluntary recall are ONLY from the following lot number (with shipping dates ranging from March 28, 2008 to July 15, 2009):

Z928

This voluntary recall was initiated by Arbonne as a result of discovering the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria in the recalled lot. No other lots are affected. The organism Pseudomonas aeruginosa may cause dermatitis, soft tissue infections, bacteremia, and a variety of system infections, particularly with users who are immunosuppressed. Because the Foaming Sea Salt Scrub is used to exfoliate the skin’s surface, there is a possibility that inadvertent introduction of the tainted product directly into any skin abrasions could result in infection.

No illnesses have been reported in connection with this product.

Purchasers of the recalled product lot are advised not to use it. Arbonne will, at the purchaser's choice, replace or exchange the product or refund money paid for the recalled product. In order to replace or exchange product or receive a refund, Arbonne is requesting purchasers of the recalled product lot to contact Arbonne at 1-800-ARBONNE between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time weekdays and between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Saturdays, and have the product with the recalled lot number available to return to Arbonne in order to complete the transaction. This voluntary recall was initiated by Arbonne and is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Kilwin's Quality Confections, Inc. Conducted Nationwide Recall of Chocolate-Covered Peanuts

Because of Possible Health Risk
Contact Person:
Joe Audia 231-347-3800
Kilwin’s Quality Confections Inc.
355 North Division Road
Petoskey, MI 49770

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 10, 2009 - Kilwin's Quality Confections, Inc. of Petoskey, MI, is recalling all of our 7 ounce packages of chocolate-covered peanuts, and bulk chocolate-covered peanuts, sold in our retail stores, which were sold prior to April 1, 2009, because they 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 chocolate-covered peanuts were sold in Kilwin's retail stores located in the following states: Michigan, Florida, Illinois, Wisconsin, Colorado, Rhode Island, Georgia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

The product comes in a 7 ounce, gold foiled plastic package with a clear center section, and is labeled "Milk Chocolate Peanuts" and "Fresh dry roasted peanuts covered in creamy milk chocolate", Kilwin's Quality Confections, Petosky, MI 49770. The barcode on the package is 001615. Additionally, the product was sold in bulk bins, by weight, at Kilwin's retail stores.

No illnesses have been reported to us in connection with this problem.

The potential for contamination was noted after our peanuts supplier voluntarily recalled their product because these peanuts were subject to the PCA Texas facility recall.

Any of these products purchased at our stores on or after April 1, 2009 are not subject to this recall.

Consumers who have purchased these products from a Kilwin's retail store prior to April 1, 2009 are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Kilwin's at 1-231-347-3800, Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

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Muranaka Farm, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls 60 Count Bunched Parsley Because of Possible Salmonella

Company Contact:
John Killeen
805-529-0201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 11, 2009 – Muranaka Farm, Inc. of Moorpark, CA is recalling 1005 cases of 60 count bunched Parsley, because it has 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. As a result, the company is immediately implementing a voluntary recall of the 1,005 cases of the 60 count fresh bunched parsley Lot Code 0023909.

Product was distributed in the following 10 states: Arizona (30 cases), California (574 cases), Colorado (35 cases), Florida (60 Cases), Iowa (3 cases), Illinois (1 case), Missouri (7 cases), Tennessee (5 cases), Texas (278 cases) and Wisconsin (12 cases). These cases were distributed within both retail and foodservice outlets.

The product was shipped in a brown wax carton under the Muranaka Label with a parsley silhouette on the side. The bunches were banded using a red rubber band. The lot code 0023909 is on a sticker on the outside of the carton.

No reports of illness have been reported.

The recall was as the result of a voluntary sampling program conducted in cooperation with the FDA which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria. Muranaka Farm, Inc. continues to work in cooperation with the FDA on this matter.

Consumers with questions may contact Muranaka Farm, Inc. at 805-529-0201 8AM-PM PST with any questions. We also urge consumers to visit their retailer to determine if the product they have purchased is from Muranaka Farm and is associated with Lot Code 0023909.

"The health of all consumers is of the utmost importance to every employee of our company. With that in mind, even though this product is over two weeks old and most likely past the useable shelf life, we have taken immediate actions to ensure that all product is accounted for and out of the supply chain. We are working with all of our customers to insure this product is no longer being distributed." said Greg Emi, President, Muranaka Farm, Inc.

Because of Muranaka Farm's trace recall program the company was able to immediately determine which customers purchased the product in question. Muranaka's food safety protocols also ensure the company was able to determine the amount of cases harvested, the crew harvesting the product, and the field on which the parsley was grown and harvested.

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California Firm Recalls Beef and Bean Burritos for Possible Listeria Contamination

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-049-2009 HEALTH RISK: HIGH

Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Atiya Khan

WASHINGTON, September 11, 2009 - Windsor Foods, a Riverside, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,268 pounds of beef and bean burrito products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels, PDF Only]
18-pound bulk cases containing individually wrapped "BUTCHER BOY RED CHILE BEEF & BEAN BURRITOS."

Recommendations For People At Risk For Listeriosis

Wash hands with warm, soapy water before and after handling raw meat and poultry for at least 20 seconds. Wash cutting boards, dishes and utensils with hot, soapy water. Immediately clean spills.

Keep raw meat, fish and poultry away from other food that will not be cooked. Use separate cutting boards for raw meat, poultry and egg products and cooked foods.

Do not eat hot dogs, luncheon meats, bologna or other deli meats unless reheated until steaming hot.

Do not eat refrigerated pâté, meat spreads from a meat counter or smoked seafood found in the refrigerated section of the store. Foods that don't need refrigeration, like canned tuna and canned salmon, are safe to eat. Refrigerate after opening.

Do not drink raw (unpasteurized) milk and do not eat foods that have unpasteurized milk in them.

Do not eat salads made in the store such as ham salad, chicken salad, egg salad, tuna salad or seafood salad.

Do not eat soft cheeses such as Feta, queso blanco, queso fresco, Brie, Camembert cheeses, blue-veined cheeses and Panela unless it is labeled as made with pasteurized milk.

Use precooked or ready-to-eat food as soon as you can. Listeria can grow in the refrigerator. The refrigerator should be 40 °F or lower and the freezer 0 °F or lower. Use an appliance thermometer to check the temperature of your refrigerator.


Each case of Butcher Boy brand burritos, subject to recall, contains a total of 72 burritos and bears the establishment number "EST. 1905" within the USDA mark of inspection; the package code "1219215;" the case code "2080001;" and advises "KEEP FROZEN."

The products were produced on August 3, 2009 and distributed to a storage center in Minnesota for further retail sales. The products available for direct consumer purchase will not bear the establishment number and package code. Customers with concerns should contact their point of purchase.

Once available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/
FSIS_Recalls/
Open_Federal_Cases/
index.asp

The problem was discovered by the company. FSIS has received no reports of illnesses from consumption of these products.

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.

Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease. Healthy people rarely contract listeriosis. However, listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Listeriosis can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths, as well as serious and sometimes fatal infections in those with weakened immune systems, such as infants, the elderly and persons with HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a physician.

Consumer questions regarding the recall should be directed to company Legal Assistant, Corinne Perez at (909) 477-4813; media inquiries should be directed to Lynn Hall, Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain at (909) 477-4680.

Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.
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Argentina recalls 40,000 IUDs, may be contaminated

The Associated Press
2:45 p.m. September 14, 2009

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina's government is recalling 40,000 IUDs after discovering some of the birth control devices contaminated with bacteria.

The health ministry says the intrauterine devices were distributed for free by public hospitals nationwide.

Guillermo Gonzalez Prieto, a health ministry official, tells the Diarios y Noticias news agency that packaging for some IUDs was poorly sealed, allowing the sterile devices to be contaminated.

Health Minister Juan Manzur put out a warning Monday to provinces and hospitals to recall the devices and look for signs of complications in patients. He also urged women who got an IUD through a government health plan to consult their doctors.

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