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Lance, Inc. Recalls Tom’s Barbecue Potato Chips

Char — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 02:48:49 +0000

Lance, Inc. with headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina is recalling 28,087 cases of Tom’s Barbecue Potato Chips packaged in 1 oz (UPC 021900060406), 2.25 oz (UPC 021900011477) and 8.5 oz (UPC 021900062417) sizes 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 individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Long term complications can include severe arthritis.

To date, there have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

The product was distributed in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, Michigan, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, Iowa, Indiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, The product is sold in retail stores and was distributed by direct store delivery by Lance route trucks and by Lance distributors.

The product comes in 1 oz, 2.25 oz and 8.5 oz flexible packages. Code dates on the recalled product carry the following expiration dates: May 14 2010, May 21 2010, May 28 2010, Jun 4 2010, Jun 11, 2010, Jun 18 2010, Jun 25 2010, Jul 2 2010, Jul 9 2010, and Jul 16 2010.

Lance was notified by the supplier of the Barbecue Seasoning blend that they had received information from Basic Food Flavors, Inc that a lot number of Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein that they used to manufacture the Barbecue Seasoning could be tainted with Salmonella. Upon receipt of this information, Lance ceased the production and distributing of the product.

Consumers who have purchased Tom’s Barbecue Potato Chips carrying the above expiration dates are urged to return the product to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Monday through Friday at 704 554 5548.

Bass Pro Shops® Recalls Uncle Bucks® Beer Batter Mix Lightly-Seasoned 20 oz. Canisters

Char — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:04:45 +0000

Bass Pro Shops® is voluntarily recalling one lot of Uncle Buck’s® Beer Batter Mix Lightly-Seasoned as a precautionary measure because the product was received from a supplier that used crushed black pepper that may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Salmonella is 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 severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. For more information on Salmonella, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Website at http://www.cdc.gov1

The following product, with specific code date listed, is affected by the recall:

Brand       Product Name             __  Size    _____UPC   _____Code Date
 Bass Pro   Uncle Buck’s Beer Batter   20 oz.    3 35489 38177      w9308k 
            Mix Lightly Seasoned

The product is packaged in a yellow canister with product label and the code date can be found on the bottom of the canister.

Bass Pro Shops® has taken these steps following announcements from a supplier that the product was manufactured with crushed black pepper distributed by Mincing Overseas Spice Company. The pepper has been recalled by Mincing because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

This product was distributed in Bass Pro Shops® stores nationwide, on basspro.com and at select retailers.

Bass Pro Shops® requests that customers who have purchased this product destroy it or return it to the nearest Bass Pro Shops® store for a full refund. If Bass Pro Shops® customers are unsure if they have the recalled product, they are requested to contact Larry Whiteley at (417) 873-5022 Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-5:00 PM or at (417) 689-1118 Evenings and Weekends.

The Uncle Buck’s Beer Batter-Lightly Seasoned Mix has not been linked to any illnesses but proceed to the FDA web-site www.fda.gov2 for updated information. No other Uncle Buck’s products are being recalled or are affected by this recall.

Lance, Inc. Recalls Tom’s Barbecue Potato Chips

Kroger Amends Code Date on Recalled Seasoning Blend Garlic Powder

Char — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:09:04 +0000

The Kroger Co. today amended the code date on Kroger California Seasoning Blend Garlic Powder it recalled yesterday due to notification from a supplier that an ingredient in the product may have been contaminated with Salmonella.

Kroger is recalling Kroger California Seasoning Blend Garlic Powder sold in 2.5-ounce jars with code dates of Sell By: Dec 03 11PS2 and Sell by: Dec 04 11PS2 under the following UPC code: 1111066599.

Stores under the following names in the 31 states where Kroger operates are included in this recall: Kroger, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Food 4 Less, Fry’s, King Soopers, Smith’s, Dillons, QFC, City Market, Foods Co., Jay C, Scott’s, Owen’s, Baker’s, Gerbes, Hilander and Pay Less.

No illnesses have been reported in connection with the Kroger products.

Customers who have purchased the above products should not consume them and should return them to a store for a full refund or replacement.

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and/or abdominal pain. For more information, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at www.cdc.gov1.

Consumers who have questions about this recall may contact Kroger toll-free at (800) 632-6900. For more information, please visit www.kroger.com/recalls2.

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Spice Barn, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Two Lots of Black Pepper

Char — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:33:59 +0000

Lewis Center, OH – As a result of a recall of Black Pepper by Mincing Overseas Spice Company, Spice Barn is recalling two lots of Black Pepper due to the possibility of contamination with Salmonella. Salmonella is a common food borne pathogen that can cause severe illnesses, including fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. While most individuals recover without medical intervention, the infection can be life-threatening in some cases such as young children, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems. There have been no reports of Salmonella-related illness to date in relation to these products.

The Products are:

Malabar Peppercorns Lot MTC-3258 in 1 and 5 Pound Bags
Distributed between: 1/26/10 to 2/8/10.

Ground Black Pepper Lot MO-3258T in 1 and 5 Pound Bags
Distributed between:12/08/09 to 2/8/10.

All items packaged with this lot number are subject to this recall. The items were distributed to a small number of customers in the following states VT, NY, PA, MA, GA, VA, CA, TX, CO, MO, WA, FL, AL, MI, AZ, AR, WA. Spice Barn is contacting each customer directly and offering a replacement or refund. Consumers who have purchased these products are asked not to us them and to destroy the product. Consumers with questions regarding the products listed may call Spice Barn at 1-866-670-9040 8:30AM-2:30PM M-F(EST) and speak with customer service.

C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc. Recalls several products that contain pepper due to Possible Health Risk

Char — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:32:26 +0000

San Antonio, TX – C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc. today announced a voluntary recall of products containing a pepper ingredient that may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The products are part of the Sunbird Seasonings, Williams Wings Seasonings and Williams Gumbo Soup lines.

The recalled products contain black pepper distributed by Mincing Overseas Spice Company. The pepper has been recalled by Mincing because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Salmonella is 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 products involved were sold in grocery, warehouse and other retail outlets throughout the United States.

Brand	Product Name	Size	UPC	Code Dates
Sunbird	Chow Mein Seasoning Mix	1 oz.	0 74880 07002 6	W9316G, W005G
Sunbird	Fried Rice Seasoning Mix	0.75 oz.	0 74880 07003 3	W9317C, W9320G, W9324G, W9327G, W9335G, W0004F, W0018G, W0019G
Sunbird	Stir Fry Seasoning Mix	0.75 oz.	0 74880 07004 0	W9315G, W9316G, W9364E, W9365E, W0014C
Sunbird	Chop Suey Seasoning Mix	1 oz.	0 74880 07008 8	W9309G, W9310G, W0006G
Sunbird	Lemon Chicken Stir Fry Seasoning Mix	0.75 oz.	0 74880 07014 9	W0006G
Sunbird	Hot & Spicy Szechwan Seasoning Mix	0.75 oz.	0 74880 07016 3	W9322G
Sunbird	Honey Sesame Chicken Seasoning Mix	0.875 oz.	0 74880 07021 7	W0007G
Williams	Country Store Home Style Soup Mix Louisiana Style Gumbo	8 oz.	0 41149 12006 8	W9317M
Williams	Spicy Wings Seasoned Coating Mix	5 oz.	0 41149 01182 3	W0004H, W0005H, W0056H
Williams	Spicy Wings Caribbean Jerk Seasoning	2.5 oz.	0 41149 13930 5	W9310F

The code dates are printed on the side of master cases and embossed on the side seals of individual pouches.

No illnesses have been associated with these products but proceed to the FDA web-site (www.fda.gov1) for updated information.

Consumers with questions or who would like a refund or replacement product should keep the unopened package and contact C. H Guenther at 1-800-847-5608. Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central time.

Julia’s Spices Inc Recalls Hulled Sesame Seeds Because of Possible Health Risk

Char — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:10:59 +0000

ULIA’S SPICES INC, of City of Industry, Ca is recalling all HULLED SESAME SEEDS distributed between November 17, 2009 and February 25,2010, 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. For more information on Salmonella please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at http://www.cdc.gov1.

Julia’s Spices Inc was notified of this contamination by our supplier. To date no illnesses have been reported to Julia’s Spices Inc.

The affected Hulled Sesame Seed also known as White Sesame Seeds were distributed in plastic bags between November 17, 2009 and February 25, 2010 in California and Utah by Julia’s Spices Inc’s through retail stores. Only the following products are being recalled:

NAME	UPC	Package Size
Julia’s Spices Ajonjoli / Sesame Seed	810338001330′	3.5 oz
Julia’s Spices Ajonjoli / Sesame Seed	810338000043′	1 9/16 oz
Julia’s Spices Ajonjoli / Sesame Seed	810338020027′	1 9/16 oz

Consumers who have purchased this item are urged to return them to their place of purchase. Consumers with any questions may contact Julia’s Spices Inc, at 626-369-5525 between the hours of 1pm-4pm PST Monday through Wednesday. We thank you for your cooperation.

Lian How White Sesame Seeds Recalled Because of Possible Health Risk

Char — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:06:39 +0000

SPICE INDUSTRIAL GROUP INC., of City of Industry, Ca is recalling LIAN HOW WHITE SESAME SEEDS supplied by Specialty Commodities Corp. distributed from November 6 to December 11, 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. For more information on Salmonella please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at http://www.cdc.gov1.

Spice Industrial Group Inc. was notified of this contamination by our supplier, Specialty Commodities Corp. To date no illnesses have been reported to Spice Industrial Group Inc.

The affected Lian How White Sesame Seeds packaged in 5lb white plastic bags with Specialty Commodities Corp. labels were distributed to retail markets, restaurants and wholesalers in Southern California between November 6, 2009 and December 11, 2009.

Consumers who have purchased this item are urged to return them to their place of purchase. Consumers with any questions may contact Spice Industrial Group Inc., at 626-854-8880 between the hours of 10am-5pm PST Monday through Friday