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AFC Trading & Wholesale Recalls AFC Beancurd Sheets and Sticks for Undeclared Sulfites

Contact:
Jackson Wu
(323) 223-7738

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- September 7, 2009 -- AFC Trading & Wholesale, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, recalls AFC Frozen Beancurd Sheets (8oz. & 16oz.) and AFC Frozen Beancurd Sticks (8oz.) because of it contains undeclared sulfites. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing sulfites was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of sulfites. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by mislabeling of the product.

If you have any of PO# 378 on hand, please do not consume. Instead, return the item(s) to your point of purchase for a full refund or exchange.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the US Food and Drug Administration. If you have any questions, please contact us at (323) 223-7738. We appreciate your assistance in this matter.

Page Last Updated: 09/15/2009

Schools slow to get alerts about tainted food

Updated 4h 4m ago
By Peter Eisler and Blake Morrison, USA TODAY

WASHINGTON — Federal agencies that supply food for 31 million schoolchildren fail to ensure that tainted products are pulled quickly from cafeterias, a federal audit obtained by USA TODAY finds.

The delays raise the risk of children being sickened by contaminated food, according to the audit by Congress' Government Accountability Office.

In recent recalls, including one this year in which salmonella-infected peanut butter sickened almost 700 people, the government failed to disseminate "timely and complete notification about suspect food products provided to schools through the federal commodities program," the audit says.

Such alerts sometimes took more than a week to reach schools, "during which time (schools) unknowingly served affected products."

The audit focuses on the Food and Nutrition Service, or FNS, an arm of the Department of Agriculture that provides states and school systems with federally purchased commodities for school lunch and breakfast programs. The agency lacks systems to ensure that it is notified when the Food and Drug Administration begins a food-safety investigation that may lead to a recall, the audit says.

Then, instead of determining in advance whether a suspect product was sent to schools — and advising those schools not to serve the food while the investigation is underway — the service sometimes doesn't begin that process until a recall announcement is made.

"Further actions must be taken to strengthen the communications, planning and procedures needed to prevent recalled or contaminated foods from entering (school) cafeterias," Rep. George Miller, D-Calif., who chairs the Committee on Education and Labor, said of the findings.

Auditors cited the recalls of 4,000 products containing peanuts from the Peanut Corp. of America. After salmonella was traced to the Georgia plant, the FDA announced a limited recall of products made there during a specific period. But the Food and Nutrition Service determined that its purchases from the plant were not made during that time and said on its website that schools weren't affected. Not until six days later, after the recall was expanded to cover products made on other dates, did the service tell schools to pull all the plant's products.

As a result, the audit says, some of the 226 students who got diarrhea and other salmonella-related symptoms "may have consumed the (tainted) products in school." About 46 were hospitalized.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says in a written response to the audit that ensuring the safety of school meals is of "utmost importance" and the department is developing a formal system to get advance notice when FDA is investigating food-safety concerns that could lead to recalls. He also promised new policies and guidelines to improve communication with states and schools.

"It is absolutely essential that food recalls affecting schools are carried out quickly and effectively because children are most vulnerable to becoming seriously ill from food-borne illness outbreaks," says Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., who chairs the House Approprations subcommittee on agriculture.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/ ... ches_N.htm

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Americas Favorite Noshers Inc. Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Noshers Choice Brand Just Fruit

Contact:
Sam Salamon (718) 403-0020
America’s Favorite Nosher's Inc.
Brooklyn Navy Yard Bldg #120
Brooklyn N.Y. 11205
Tel (718) 403-0020 – Fax (718) 403-9024


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 21, 2009 - Americas Favorite Noshers Inc. of Brooklyn, New York 11205 is recalling Nosher's Choice brand Just Fruit because it contained undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

Nosher's Choice brand Just Fruit is sold in a 9 ounce clear plastic container and has a code date prior to 09/17/10 printed on the label and does not list sulfur dioxide in the ingredients. The recalled product was distributed throughout New York and New Jersey. The recalled product is a product of the United States.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and markets food inspectors and subsequent analysis by food laboratory personnel revealed the presence of sulfites in Nosher's Choice brand Just Fruit which were not declared on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics, anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of suflites.

No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date. Consumers who have purchased Nosher's Choice brand Just Fruit are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (718) 403-0020.

Page Last Updated: 09/23/2009

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Americas Favorite Noshers Inc. Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Noshers Choice Brand Just Fruit

Contact:
Sam Salamon (718) 403-0020
America’s Favorite Nosher's Inc.
Brooklyn Navy Yard Bldg #120
Brooklyn N.Y. 11205
Tel (718) 403-0020 – Fax (718) 403-9024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 21, 2009 - Americas Favorite Noshers Inc. of Brooklyn, New York 11205 is recalling Nosher's Choice brand Just Fruit because it contained undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

Nosher's Choice brand Just Fruit is sold in a 9 ounce clear plastic container and has a code date prior to 09/17/10 printed on the label and does not list sulfur dioxide in the ingredients. The recalled product was distributed throughout New York and New Jersey. The recalled product is a product of the United States.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and markets food inspectors and subsequent analysis by food laboratory personnel revealed the presence of sulfites in Nosher's Choice brand Just Fruit which were not declared on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics, anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of suflites.

No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date. Consumers who have purchased Nosher's Choice brand Just Fruit are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (718) 403-0020.

Page Last Updated: 09/23/2009

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Price Rite 25 Ct Beef Bouillon is Being Voluntarily Recalled Due to Allergy Alert

Company Contact:
Jennifer Welch, 585-798-6534

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Sept 24, 2009 - associated Brands Inc. of Medina, New York is voluntarily recalling 320 cases (3,840 selling units) of "Price Rite Beef Flavored Bouillon Cubes", lot code 22 JUL 11, as the lot has the potential to contain a dairy allergen which is not declared on the label. Consumers who have an allergy to milk may run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

Price Rite 25 count Beef Bouillon Cubes were distributed in Pennsylvania. Consumers would have purchased this product through Price Rite retail stores.

The product is packaged in retail plastic bottles with a UPC Code of 41190 75581 on the label. The front of the label is printed with "Price Rite Beef Flavored Bouillon Cubes". There are 25 individually wrapped bouillon cubes per bottle. The top of the bottle is printed with lot code 22 JUL 11.

No other Associated Brands products, or other lots of this beef bouillon product, are affected by this voluntary recall.

No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date.

This voluntary action is a result of a routine quality audit of bills of material by Associated Brands Quality Assurance in which the Company noticed that a new label design was used with an old product formula, resulting in an allergen labeling issue. Associated Brands has developed a new product formula so that all newly packaged product will not include a milk allergen.

Consumers who have purchased this product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Associated Brands Inc. at 1-800-283-4447 during the hours of 8:00 am through 4:30 pm EDT Monday through Friday.

Page Last Updated: 09/24/2009

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Consumer Alert - Undeclared Sulfites in "Ziolopex Bakaliada Morele Suszone (Dried Apricots)"

Company Contact:
Jessica A. Chittenden,
518-457-3136

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Sept 24, 2009 - New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that Adamba Imports International, Inc., located at 585 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY is recalling "Ziolopex Bakaliada Morele Suszone (Dried Apricots)" due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites may run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.

The recalled "Ziolopex Bakaliada Morele Suszone (Dried Apricots)" are packaged in a 4.64 ounce (130 gram), plastic bag and coded 06 2010, 081215V1C in black ink on the back of the package. The product was distributed nationwide and is a product of Poland.

Routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis of the product by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the product contained high levels of sulfites which were not declared on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites.

No illnesses have been reported to date to this Department in connection with this product. Consumers who have purchased "Ziolopex Bakaliada Morele Suszone (Dried Apricots)" should contact Adamba Imports at 718-628-9700.

Page Last Updated: 09/26/2009

California Firm Recalls Sausage Products Due to Mislabeling and Undeclared Allergens

Recall Release CLASS II RECALL
FSIS-RC-051-2009 HEALTH RISK: LOW

Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Bryn Burkard

WASHINGTON, Sep 25, 2009 - Pampanga Food Corporation, an Anaheim, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 28,470 pounds of a frozen skinless sausage cooked cured pork longanisa product because it was inadvertently packaged with an incorrect label and may contain undeclared allergens, anchovies and/or sardines, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. Anchovies and sardines are known potential allergens that are not declared on the label.

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

10-ounce frozen packages of "PAMPANGA Skinless Sausage COOKED CURED PORK LONGANISA." The front of each label bears a package code ranging from "03043" to "03790," as well as the establishment number "EST. 405" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The sausage products were produced on various dates ranging from January 7, 2009 to September 22, 2009, and were distributed to retail stores nationwide.

The problem was discovered by FSIS during a routine product check. FSIS has received no reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction should contact a physician.

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.

Consumer and media questions regarding the recall should be directed to the company's President, Reynaldo Reyes, at (714) 773-0537.

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.

NOTE: Access news releases and other information at FSIS' Web site at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/

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Last Modified: Sep 25, 2009

USDA Recall Classifications
Class I This is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.
Class II This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.
Class III This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.

Missouri Firm Recalls Sausage Products Due to Mislabeling and an Undeclared Allergen

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-050-2009 HEALTH RISK: HIGH

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

WASHINGTON, Sep 24, 2009 - Frick's Quality Meats, a Washington, Mo., establishment, is recalling approximately 756 pounds of Braunschweiger liver sausage products because they were inadvertently packaged with a premium bologna label and contain undeclared milk ingredients. Milk is a known potential allergen that is not declared on the label.

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

" 16-ounce chubs of "FRICK'S, QUALITY MEATS SINCE 1896, PREMIUM BOLOGNA, POULTRY FREE." Each chub package bears "USE BY: DEC 15-09" and the establishment number "EST. 2949" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The Braunschweiger liver sausage products were produced on Aug. 13, 2009, and were distributed to retail stores in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee.

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 following a product check. FSIS has received no reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction should contact a physician.

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 should contact company Director of Quality Assurance Adam Risch at (636) 239-2200. Media with questions about the recall should contact company Vice President of Operations Rick Jackson at (636) 239-2200.

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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Last Modified: Sep 24, 2009

USDA Recall Classifications
Class I This is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.
Class II This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.
Class III This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.

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Nationwide Voluntary Product Recall of Neocate® Infant Specialized Formula Lot P91877

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 28, 2009 - Nutricia North America, Inc. ("Nutricia") has contacted customers to undertake the voluntary recall and replacement of one (1) lot of the specialized infant formula product, Neocate®. This recall involves a limited quantity of individual cans (approximately 3700) from Lot # P91877, and does not affect any other Neocate® products or lot numbers.

Neocate® is a hypoallergenic dry powder formula packaged in 14 oz. cans distributed to pharmacies, health care professionals and consumers nationwide. Neocate® is not intended for general use and is usually given to infants in the care of health care professionals. The affected cans were distributed in commerce between September 1, 2009 and September 11, 2009.

Nutricia has been informed by the manufacturer of Neocate® that, due to a one-time blending error, a limited quantity of the individual cans of Neocate® Infant (original formula) contain protein levels lower than that declared on the label.

This limited formulation concern does not present any immediate risks of injury or other adverse health consequences. No adverse events have been reported as a result of this issue. The affected product from Lot # P91877 has a reduced protein level equivalent to 1.75g protein/100kcal - a shortfall of approximately 0.05g protein/100kcal based on the U.S. infant formula minimum requirement of 1.8g protein/100kcal. However, the affected product from Lot # P91877 continues to meet the minimum guidelines for protein established by the World Health Organization.

Although short-term consumption of product from the affected batch is very unlikely to cause immediate nutritional issues, longer term consumption might influence the healthy growth curve in certain infants.

Because the quality and safety of Nutricia's products and the well-being of its customers are the company's primary concerns, the voluntary recall has been initiated. The Food and Drug Administration has been apprised of this recall. The company apologizes for any inconvenience to our customers and consumers.

Recommended Action to be Taken by the User
The affected products have the Lot # P91877; this number can be found at the bottom of each can and on the right hand side of the case label.

Parents, caregivers, and health care professionals who have questions or concerns related to the consumption of the affected product are advised to contact the Nutricia North America Customer Helpline at 1-800-365-7354, option 8-6061. We can be reached during normal business hours Monday through Friday from 8:30am EDT to 5:00pm EDT.and for special extended hours 8:30 am EDT to 8:00 pm EDT on Monday and Tuesday, September 28 and 29th.

Working with Nutricia, the manufacturer of Neocate® has implemented appropriate corrective and preventative actions, to ensure that this blending error in the manufacture of the product is not repeated. Nutricia will continue to carefully monitor the situation and follow-up with its customers to ensure prompt replacement of the affected product.

For more information please visit www.nutricia-na.com or www.neocate.com.

For further information regarding this release, please contact Meredith Klein, Edelman PR at (312) 233-1236.

Page Last Updated: 09/28/2009