Month / December 2016

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New #foodsafety #recall possible #Salmonella #contamination of Pork Rinds & Snacks, LLC Pork Skin Products

Pork Rinds & Snacks, LLC Recalls Pork Skin Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Class I Recall120-2016
Health Risk: HighDec 22, 2016
Congressional and Public Affairs
Autumn Canaday (202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2016 – Pork Rinds & Snacks, LLC, a Spartanburg, S.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 7,629 pounds of pork skin products that may be contaminated with Salmonella, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The ready-to-eat pork skin items were produced on various dates between Sept. 27, 2016 and Dec. 13, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)]
  • 4022 lbs. of 9/16 oz. plastic packages containing “WALLACE’S OLD FASHIONED FRIED PORK SKINS FLAVORED WITH Salsa & Sour Cream SEASONING CHICHARRONES” with Best By dates ranging from “JAN 05 17” to “MAR 23 17.”
  • 3208-lbs. of 1.5 oz. plastic packages containing “WALLACE’S OLD FASHIONED FRIED PORK SKINS FLAVORED WITH SALSA & SOUR CREAM SEASONING CHICHARRONES” with Best By dates ranging from “JAN 05 17” to “MAR 23 17.”
  • 399-lbs. of 9/16 oz. plastic packages containing “COUNTRY TIME Old Fashioned Fried PORK SKINS CHICHARRONES SALSA & SOUR CREAM FLAVOR” with Best By dates ranging from “JAN 05 17”to “MAR 23 17.”
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. M00888” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.
The problem was discovered when the company’s seasoning supplier notified the company that the seasoning mix contained milk powder recalled by Valley Milk Products. Valley Milk Products recalled nonfat high heat milk powder and sweet cream buttermilk powder products on December 9, 2016, due to potential Salmonella contamination. For details on that recall please see Valley Milk Products Recalls Milk and Buttermilk Powder Because of Possible Health Risks.
There have been no confirmed reports of illness or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.  Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. The most common symptoms of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating the contaminated product. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Most people recover without treatment. In some persons, however, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. Older adults, infants, and persons with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop a severe illness. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact their health care provider.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
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. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.
Media and consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Terri Morey, plant manager, at (864) 573-5678.
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #salmonella #contamination of certain Dawn Food Bulk Bakery Mix Products

Dawn Food Products Recalls Limited Quantities of Bulk Bakery Mix Products Due to Possible Health Risk

December 21, 2016

Contact

Consumers

Pat Miller
Pat.Miller@dawnfoods.com
517-528-0716

Media

Ron Bottrell
ron.bottrell@hkstrategies.com
312-446-6595

Announcement

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Jackson, MI – Dawn Food Products is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of bakery mix products manufactured for Dawn by a third party and affected by a recall from Valley Milk Products of milk powder due to the possible presence of Salmonella.
Salmonella 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 persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which can be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.  In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in organisms getting into the bloodstream such as septicemia, arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
As a result, out of an abundance of caution, we are recalling affected items distributed by Dawn Foods, including the following items which could become available at retail locations. A full list of the affected products distributed by Dawn Foods has been provided to our wholesale customers:
Product # – 00727521 R&H Speedy Crème Instant Pudding and Pie Filling Mix 6 bags 4 lb 2 oz
Lot Numbers 61417130 61417131 61587135 61587136 61657130 62327131
62327132 62567101 62567102 62567103 62567104 62817131 62817132
Product # – 00257857 R&H Speedy Crème Instant Pudding and Pie Filling 6 bags 4 lb 2 oz
Lot Numbers 61657134 61657135 61657132 61657133 62567105 62567106
62567107 62567108 62817133 62817134
Manufacturing date ranges for these two products are 05-19-2016 through 10-05-2016. All impacted product should be returned to the place of purchase for proper credit.
Dawn takes food safety very seriously and as such, we are working with affected customers, vendors and the FDA in order to support a prompt response to help address this issue.
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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #egg #milk #wheat #anchovy #allergen in certain Fresh Express 9 oz. Hearts of Romaine Salad

Fresh Express Announces Precautionary Recall of a Limited Quantity of 9 oz. Hearts of Romaine Salad Due to Possible Allergen Exposure

December 21, 2016

Contact

Consumers

Fresh Express Consumer Response Center 
800-242-5472

 

Announcement

Orlando, FL – Fresh Express Incorporated is voluntarily conducting a precautionary recall of 100 cases of 9 oz. Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine Salad, distributed in Maryland with Product Codes of H34711A or H34711B and Use-By Date of December 27, due to possible exposure to undeclared allergens (egg, milk, wheat, and anchovy). Fresh Express representatives are coordinating with retailers to ensure the recalled product is removed from store shelves.
No illnesses are reported. No other Fresh Express products are included in this recall.
Discovery that a single condiment packet for Fresh Express Greek Caesar Salad was mistakenly added to a Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine Salad necessitated the recall. Although the condiments are in a separate clear packet and labeled “Greek Caesar,” ingredients for the condiments are not listed on the package label so consumers may not be aware that certain allergens (egg, milk, wheat, and anchovy) could potentially be present.
To safeguard the health and wellbeing of consumers, Fresh Express is voluntarily recalling product that could mistakenly contain a condiment packet during this isolated incident. In some individuals, the consumption of an undisclosed allergen could be life-threatening.
Fresh Express takes all matters of food safety very seriously, including the issue of allergens. Company procedures and programs stringently follow all mandated regulations and focus on preventive measures designed to minimize potential risks. Fresh Express is coordinating closely with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is conducting a full investigation into this isolated event.
Consumers in possession of the recalled product should discard it. A refund is available where purchased or by contacting the Fresh Express Consumer Response Center toll-free at (800) 242-5472 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Recalled Product Details
  • Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine Salad – 9 oz. bag
  • Product Codes of H34711A or H34711B and Use-By Date of December 27, located in the upper right hand corner on the front of the bag
  • UPC Code of 0 71279 26102 7 located on the reverse side of the bag by the bar code
Recalled Product Distribution
Fresh Express Precautionary Recall, 9 oz. Hearts of Romaine Salad 
(No other Fresh Express Salads are included in this recall)
BRAND PRODUCT NAME SIZE UPC PRODUCTION CODE BEST IF USED BY DATE POSSIBLE DISTRIBUTION STATES
Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine Salad 9 oz. 0 71279 26102 7 H34711A, H34711B 27-Dec MD
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #Salmonella #contamination of certain products from House-Autry Mills

House-Autry Mills Announces Voluntary Recall of Limited Products Due to Potential Health Risk

December 21, 2016

Contact

Consumers

House-Autry Mills
Retail@House-Autry.com
1-800-849-0802

Media

Michael Ganey
MGaney@House-Autry.com
919-963-1183

Announcement

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Four Oaks, NC – House-Autry Mills, Inc. is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of House- Autry Buttermilk Cornbread Mix, House-Autry Buttermilk Biscuit Mix, and House-Autry Cheese Biscuit Mix as a precaution because one of the company’s third-party ingredient suppliers, Franklin Farms, had purchased milk powder from Valley Milk Products, Inc. This milk powder is potentially contaminated with Salmonella.
Salmonella is one of the most common causes of food poisoning in the United States. This organism can elicit serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. Healthy person infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare cases, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (e.g., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. Salmonella is killed by cooking and pasteurization.
FDA inspections found that quantities of Valley Milk Products’ bulk milk powder contained Salmonella. According to Franklin Farms, testing has proved that no pathogenic bacteria have been found in the powdered milk product supplied to House-Autry Mills, and in addition, when consumers follow the preparation instructions, there is no risk because the heat kills potential salmonella. However, it is out of an abundance of caution the company has decided to recall products produced from the specific lot received from that ingredient supplier.
The following products are affected by the recall:
Product Name UPC Number Identifying Code
House-Autry Buttermilk Cornbread Mix 
– 8 oz. box		 0 73484-15500 9 Best By 06/28/17 096216 (located on the top fold)
Best By 07/19/17 097106 (located on the top fold)
House-Autry Buttermilk Biscuit Mix
– 8 oz. box		 0 73484-15510 8 Best By 05/18/17 094782 (located on the top fold)
Best By 07/19/17 097105 (located on the top fold)
House-Autry Cheese Biscuit Mix
– 8 oz. box		 0 73484-15512 2 Best By 08/03/17 097754 (located on the top fold)
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to discontinue use and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company by calling 1-800-849-0802, 8am-5pm EST daily, or by emailing Retail@House-Autry.com.
To learn more about House-Autry Mills, please visit houseautry.com.
About House-Autry Mills
Founded in 1812 and based in Four Oaks, N.C., House-Autry Mills is a producer of stone-ground grits, chicken and seafood breaders, corn meal, and hushpuppy, biscuit and corn bread mixes available at more than 13,000 grocery stores in 37 states. The company has produced innovative products for more than 200 years and offers nearly three-dozen classic Southern products. For more information, please visit www.house-autry.com.
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Expanded #foodsafety #recall possible #Salmonella #contamination of H-E-B Raw Shelled Pistachios

H-E-B Expands Recall On Raw Shelled Pistachios

December 20, 2016

Contact

Consumers

H-E-B Customer Service
1-855-432-4438

Media

Julie Bedingfield
210-867-6825

 

Announcement

San Antonio, TX – H-E-B announced today that it has expanded the recall on raw shelled pistachios to include “Fireside Roasted Nut Butter” produced in a limited number of H-E-B stores. The product is being removed because there is potential it could 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 (e.g., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. The original issue was discovered through FDA routine sampling.
There have been no reports of illness to date and all product has been removed from stores.
The recall affects product found in prepackaged plastic containers labeled Fireside Roasted Nut Butter or in-store nut grinders specified for Fireside Roasted Nut Butter.
The expansion of the previous recall only affects:
PRODUCT UPC BEST BY DATE
Fireside Roasted Nut Butter

 27009800000 1/1/2017
The recall is limited to the following stores:
AUSTIN
5800 W Slaughter Ln, Austin, TX 78749
12400 W Hwy 71, Bee Cave, TX 78738
6900 Brodie Ln, Austin, TX 78745
2000 Ranch Rd 620 S, Lakeway, TX 78734
HOUSTON
5895 San Felipe St, Houston, TX 77057
9710 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77055
SAN ANTONIO
9238 North Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX 78249
1150 North Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX 78248
23635 Wilderness Oak, San Antonio, TX 78258
Customers who purchased the affected product can return the product to the store for a full refund. Customers with any questions or concerns may contact H-E-B Customer Service at 1-855-432-4438, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Standard Time.
About H-E-B
H-E-B, with sales of more than $23 billion, operates more than 380 stores in Texas and Mexico. Known for its innovation and community service, H-E-B celebrated its 110th anniversary in 2015. Recognized for its fresh food, quality products, convenient services, and a commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability, H-E-B strives to provide the best customer experience at everyday low prices. Based in San Antonio, H-E-B employs more than 96,000 Partners in Texas and Mexico and serves millions of customers in more than 300 communities. For more information, visit heb.com.
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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #walnut #allergen in certain Rich brand Ice Cream Cake Products

Rich Products Corporation Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert on Undeclared Walnuts in Certain Ice Cream Cake Products

December 21, 2016

Contact

Consumers

Rich’s Helpline
1-800-356-7094

Media

Dwight Gram
716-878-8749

Announcement

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Rich Products Corporation in Buffalo, NY, is voluntarily recalling approximately 6,600 cases of ice cream cake products because they may contain undeclared walnuts. People who have an allergy to walnuts run the risk of a serious life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The affected Ice Cream Cakes were sold to distributors and in-store retail bakeries nationwide.
The products listed below are included in the recall. The UPC code can be found at the bottom of each label, and the Best By date codes can be found on the side of each individual cake unit’s package:
  • 4 LB 8 OZ Jon Donaire Ice Cream Layer Cake (Deliciously moist white cake with rich, creamy strawberries & cream ice cream)
    • UPC Code: 049800 047761
    • Best By: JUN-27-17, JUL-15-17, JUL-23-17, JUL-28-17, AUG-27-17
       
  • 4 LB 13 OZ Signature Select Vanilla Ice Cream & White Cake (Ice Cream Cake)
    • UPC Code: 021130 114641
    • Best By: JUN-26-2017, JUL-18-17, AUG-01-17
       
  • 4 LB 8 OZ Jon Donaire Ice Cream Layer Cake (Deliciously moist white cake with rich, creamy vanilla ice cream)
    • UPC Code: 049800 024533
    • Best By: JUN-25-17, JUL-23-17, JUL-29-17
       
  • 4 LB 8 OZ Jon Donaire Ice Cream Layer Cake (Deliciously moist white cake with rich, creamy vanilla ice cream)
    • UPC Code: 049800 628786
    • Best By: JUL-29-17
  • 60 OZ Rich’s ¼ Sheet White Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream Cake
    • UPC Code: 049800 290013
    • Best By: OCT-20-17, NOV-01-17
Rich Products Corporation has not received any reports of adverse reactions associated with these products and has issued this voluntary recall action as a precautionary measure.
The recall was initiated after Rich’s discovered that the ice cream cake layers supplied by a third party supplier may contain walnuts. Rich’s is currently working with the supplier to address the issue and has notified the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of this voluntary recall.
Consumers who have purchased the specific recalled products are advised not to consume them and to return the products to their point of purchase for refund. Consumers with questions may contact Rich’s Helpline at (800) 356-7094, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00 pm EST.
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #salmonella #contamination of Dieffenbach’s Sour Cream & Onion Kettle Chips

Dieffenbach’s Potato Chips Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall for Sour Cream & Onion Kettle Chips Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

December 21, 2016

Contact

Consumers

Dieffenbach’s Potato Chips, Inc.
877-790-9559

Media

Mike Marlowe
marlowe@dieffenbachs.com
877-790-9559 ext 129

Announcement

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Womelsdorf, PA – Dieffenbach’s Potato Chips, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall for our Sour Cream & Onion Kettle Chips. This decision was made after being informed by a seasoning supplier, that an ingredient in the seasoning may contain traces of Salmonella. Although tests have shown no existence of Salmonella in the seasoning that was supplied to Dieffenbach’s, out of abundance of caution we are voluntarily issuing the recall of these products in conjunction with FDA guidance.
Recalled products:
Brand Name Common Name Size UPC Best By Between
Dieffenbach’s Sour Cream and Onion Kettle Chips 9 oz. 7.85654.00014.8 18DEC2016
02APR2017
Dieffenbach’s Sour Cream and Onion Kettle Chips 2 oz. 7.85654.00015.5 01JAN2016
02APR2017
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been made aware of this recall. No other Dieffenbach’s Potato Chip products were affected.
To date, there have been no reported illnesses associated with this product. Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis. If you believe that you became sick from consuming a recalled product, seek medical attention immediately.
Consumers who purchased the recalled product should dispose of it immediately or return it to the Point of Sale for a full refund.
Consumers with additional questions may contact Dieffenbach’s toll free at 1-877-790-9559 Monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #plastic #contamination of Ruiz Food Beef & Cheese Tortilla products

Ruiz Food Products, Inc. Recalls Beef and Cheese Tortilla Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Class II Recall119-2016
Health Risk: LowDec 21, 2016
En Español
Congressional and Public Affairs
Nina Anand (202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2016 – Ruiz Food Products, Inc., a Denison, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 23,544 pounds of beef and cheese tortilla products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically brittle clear plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The beef and cheese tortilla products were produced on Nov. 18, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [View Label (PDF only)]
  • 4.5-lb. cases containing 24 pieces of “RANCHERO COOKED BEEF & CHEESE WRAPPED IN A BATTERED FLOUR TORTILLA,” with a production date of “16 323” and a product code of “86-390.”
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 17523A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to institutions in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wisconsin.
The problem was discovered after the firm received consumer complaints.
There have been no confirmed reports of injury or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.  Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.  
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
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 can contact the Ruiz Foods Consumer Specialist, at (800) 772-6474. Media with questions about the recall can contact Pat Summers, Head of Public Relations, at (559) 285-1100.
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #Listeria #contamination of select Altijira Murray Ice Cream Products

Altijira Murray Products, LLC Recalls Selected Ice Cream Products Because Of Possible Health Risk

December 20, 2016

Contact

Consumers

Altijira Murray Products Recall Line
foxysrecall@gmail.com
805-232-4519

Media

Altijira Murray Products LLC
805-302-5112

Announcement

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Ventura, CA – Out of an abundance of caution, Altijira Murray Products LLC is undertaking a voluntary recall of selected, 16 oz. (pint size) packages of Foxy’s Thoughtful Ice Cream produced by a contract manufacturer because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The six recalled flavors, available only in pints, accounts for approximately 10% of the pint-packaged ice cream products carrying the Foxy’s brand label, equating to less than 4000 pints. All of the recalled products were manufactured and packaged in a facility owned by a contract manufacturer, Dr. Bob’s of Upland, LLC. No other products are being recalled & no illnesses have been reported.
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. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infections can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found samples positive for Listeria monocytogenes in the contract manufacturer’s facility and in finished product of another company’s brand, leading the contract manufacturer to recall all ice cream products.
Because this recall affects only products manufactured specifically by the contract manufacturer facility, it is important that consumers carefully check the following flavor/code date combinations to be certain the correct products are removed.
The following flavors and “Best By” code dates are being recalled:
Rather 
Thoughtful 
Vanilla		 March 17th 
2017		 March 18th 
2017		 March 19th 
2017		 March 20th 
2017
Oregon 
Cherry
Vanilla		 March 17th 
2017		 March 18th 
2017		 March 19th 
2017		 March 20th 
2017
California 
Pistachio		 March 17th 
2017		 March 18th 
2017		 March 19th 
2017		 March 20th 
2017
Rocky Road 
Less 
Travelled

 March 17th 
2017		 March 18th 
2017		 March 19th 
2017		 March 20th 
2017
Uncle 
Mike’s 
Double 
Chocolate		 March 17th 
2017		 March 18th 
2017		 March 19th 
2017		 March 20th 
2017
Salted Caramel 
and English 
Toffee		 March 17th 
2017		 March 18th 
2017		 March 19th 
2017		 March 20th 
2017
The recalled ice cream was distributed in stores in California and Pennsylvania and the North East. Recalled product was also available online.
The product comes in a 16-ounce (pint size) paper package marked with “Best By” lot numbers listed above and printed in black on the bottom of the carton.
Consumers who have purchased any of the six 16-ounce (pint size) packages of Foxy’s ice cream should not eat these products and are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company recall message at 805 232 4519 between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm PST. Monday through Friday. Customers may also contact Altijira Murray Products by email at foxysrecall@gmail.com.
Altijira Murray Products LLC is an extremely small business – just two people. Please leave a message on the Recall line and someone will call you back as soon as possible.
About Altijira Murray Products LLC.
We make amazing ice cream that’s just a little healthier for you. Ice Cream is not supposed to be healthy. It’s a treat, a reward, something sweet at the end of the day. We’re members of 1% For The Planet and use local, smaller manufacturers where possible to stimulate jobs and look after the environment. Our Foxy’s brand is a super premium ice cream with 20% less sugar and probiotics snuck in at the last minute – but don’t panic, you’d never know the difference.
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #Salmonella #contamination of certain H-E-B Bakery Products

H-E-B Issues Voluntary Recall On Bakery Products

December 16, 2016

Contact

Consumers

H-E-B Customer Service
1-855-432-4438

Media

Julie Bedingfield
210-867-6825

Announcement

San Antonio, TX – In cooperation with Dawn Food Products, Inc., H-E-B announced today that it has issued a voluntary recall for certain bakery products made with Valley Milk Products LLC’s High Heat Nonfat Dry Milk Powder. As part of a larger recall affecting several retailers, Valley Milk Products has recalled the affected product, which was supplied to H-E-B for use in bakery products.
The product is being removed because there is potential it could 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 (e.g., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. The issue was discovered through FDA routine sampling.
There have been no reports of illness to date in connection with bakery items purchased from H-E-B stores or items made with product supplied by Dawn Foods. All product has been removed from stores.
The recall affects product sold in H-E-B and Mi Tienda in-store bakeries in Texas and Mexico, including the following:
PRODUCT UPC
FRESH STRAWBERRY BOSTON – FRZ 22784100000
FRESH STRAWBERRY BOSTON CAKE 22784000000
BOSTON WITH FRESH FRUIT 22729100000
BOSTON SUNDAE CAKE 22948600000
*BOSTON CHOC/FUDGE ICED   22729000000
BOSTON SUNDAE CAKE CHOCOLATE 22942100000
BOSTON SUNDAE CAKE–FREEZER 22937100000
SCR MADE 8 IN BOSTON W/FR STBR 22635200000
HLDY CHOC FUDGE BOSTON SPIDER 22763400000
Customers who purchased the affected product can return the product to the store for a full refund. Customers with any questions or concerns may contact H-E-B Customer Service at 1-855-432-4438, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Standard Time.
About H-E-B
H-E-B, with sales of more than $23 billion, operates more than 380 stores in Texas and Mexico. Known for its innovation and community service, H-E-B celebrated its 110th anniversary in 2015. Recognized for its fresh food, quality products, convenient services, and a commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability, H-E-B strives to provide the best customer experience at everyday low prices. Based in San Antonio, H-E-B employs more than 96,000 Partners in Texas and Mexico and serves millions of customers in more than 300 communities. For more information, visit heb.com.
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