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Spillson’s LTD. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy and Wheat Flour in Texas BBQ Beef Sandwiches
Contact:
Consumer:
734-242-8700
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 23, 2012 – Spillson’s LTD. is recalling the 4 ounce Texas BBQ Beef sandwiches because they contain an undeclared soy flour and wheat flour. People who have an allergy to soy or wheat run the risk of a serious or life threatening reaction if they consume this product There have been no reports of any illnesses associated with this product.
The product was sold in Monroe, MI at various convenience stores and will contain a best by date between July 20, 2012 and August 3, 2012. The item is wrapped in clear plastic with a white label located on the front of the sandwich.
The recall was initiated after a review of the label showed that these ingredients were missing and the allergens were not stated.
On July 20, 2012 all labels were reviewed and updated to include all allergens.
Customers in possession of the Spillson’s 4 ounce Texas BBQ Beef sandwiches are asked to return the product to Spillson’s directly for a refund or call 734-242-8700 Monday-Friday 9-3pm with any questions or concerns.
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Sartori Inspirations Issues Voluntary Recall of Limited Number of Ciolo Branded Dips and Spreads Because of Potential Health Risk
Contact
Consumer:
920-449-7801
Media:
Tom Louko
Manager of Quality Assurance
920.449.7801
tlouko@sartoricompany.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -July 24, 2012 – Sartori Inspirations, LLC, is initiating a voluntary recall of a small number of Ciolo branded items made exclusively for Whole Foods Market. The items may contain onions from Gills Onions, which may be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
This recall comes as a result of a July 18th, 2012, recall issued by Gills Onions, Oxnard, CA, who supplies onions to Sartori Inspirations, LLC. The Gills Onions recall was initiated when the firm was notified by the FDA that a random sample of their diced yellow onions taken at retail tested positive for L. monocytogenes. The products included in this recall are tapenades, goudas, cheeses, and salsas which are packaged in 7 oz clear plastic containers and 5 lb white plastic tubs. Code identification listed in the following table represents all product effected by this recall. The code information can be located on
| Product | UPC | Lot Code | Best By Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamata Tapenade (7 oz) | 892210001416 | KT21921 | 8/14/12 |
| Kalamata Tapenade (5 lb) | N/A | KX21921 | 8/7/12 |
| Mediterranean Tapenade (7 oz) |
892210001447 892210001447 |
MT21911 MT21921 |
8/13/12 8/14/12 |
| Mediterranean Tapenade (5 lb) | N/A | MX21921 | 8/7/12 |
| Tex Mex Smoked Gouda (7 oz) | 892210001539 | TM21931 | 8/10/12 |
| Smoked Gouda (7 oz) | 892210001522 | SG21931 | 8/10/12 |
| Pimento Cheese (7 oz) | 892210001454 | PM21931 | 8/10/12 |
| Jalapeno Pimento Cheese (7 oz) | 892210001409 | JC21931 | 8/10/12 |
| Mango Salsa (7 oz) | 892210001362 | MS21991 | 8/14/12 |
| Spinach Feta Dip (7 oz) | 892210001461 | FS21931 | 8/8/12 |
| Famous Thick Salsa (7 oz) | 892210001089 | FT21921 | 8/7/12 |
| Salsa Cream Cheese (7 oz) | 892210001126 | SC21931 | 8/8/12 |
On Friday, July 20th, Sartori Inspirations, LLC, notified Whole Foods Market to request immediate withdrawal of potentially affected Ciolo branded items. Some or all of the recall items were distributed to Whole Foods Market stores in the following states; CO, TX, CT, WA and MD. Consumers that may have purchased a product from the list should not further consume the product and may return it to Whole Foods Market for a full refund.
No illnesses have been reported in association with the Gills Onions or Sartori Inspirations, LLC, recalls. Consumers with questions may contact Sartori Inspirations at (920-449-7801) between the hours of 8am and 4pm CST.
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Mount Franklin Foods, LLC Issues Allergy Alert and Voluntary Recall for Undeclared Milk in Sunrise Indian Corn Candy
Contact
Consumer:
800-685-1475 ext. 1111
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -July 24, 2012 – Mount Franklin Foods, LLC. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Sunrise Indian Corn because the candy contains undeclared milk and sulfites. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk can run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
The recall affects Sunrise Indian Corn Candy which is packaged in 16 oz clear plastic tubswith Best By date of MAR 26 2013 and with Lot # 2321811. The Best By date and Lot Number are printed on the bottom label of the tub. This lot had UPC number 0-76500-16651-5. No other lots or products are affected.
The products were distributed in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Florida, only through Albertson’s LLC retail stores between the dates of 7/3/2012 and 7/5/2012.
There have been no reports of injuries or illnesses reported to date.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the Chocolate flavor used in the affected lot contained nonfat dry milk and sulfites, which was not declared on the label.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Mount Franklin Foods at 800-685-1475 ext. 1111, Monday-Friday – 8am – 5pm Mountain Time.
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Gills Onions Expands Voluntary Recall of Diced and Slivered Red and Yellow Onions, and Diced Onion and Celery Mix Because of Possible Health Risk
Contact
Consumer:
888-220-0436
Media:
Amy Philpott,
703-472-6615
aphilpott@watsonmulhern.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -July 25, 2012 – Gills Onions, LLC of Oxnard, CA is expanding its July 18 voluntary recall to include additional products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes; a list is provided at the end of this release. The expanded product list includes diced, slivered and whole peeled onions and diced onion/celery mix with use-by-dates on or before August 3. No illnesses have been linked to this recall.
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. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The recalled products were shipped directly from Gills Onions to retailers in Canada and the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Montana, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah and Washington.
Gills Onions and FDA have been conducting concurrent investigations into the possible cause of contamination that led to the company’s July 18 recall. In the course of these investigations, Listeria was found in the facility in which the July 18 recalled product was processed. As a precautionary measure, Gills Onions has expanded the recall to include all products processed in that facility and which may still be in the marketplace. This facility has been out of service since July 17, pending the outcome of the investigation and mitigation efforts.
Although none of the products included in this expanded recall has tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, the company is issuing this voluntary recall in order to minimize risk to public health. The company has been working with state and federal health officials to thoroughly investigate the facility in question.
Gills Onions is notifying all customers who received the recalled product directly from the company and requesting that they remove it from commerce. We are also asking our direct customers to notify their customers of this recall. Gills Onions is issuing this press release and keeping the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and California Department of Public Health informed of its recall process to assure that consumers are properly alerted.
“Our priority right now is to carry out this recall effectively and efficiently in order to reduce the risk to public health,’ said Steve Gill, president of the company. “We’ve identified the problem, and we are taking aggressive actions to prevent this from happening again. These initial actions include the formulation of a panel of food safety experts and microbiologists with expertise in Listeria control, an expansion of the required microbial surveillance and sanitation programs, and continued testing.”
No illnesses have been linked to this recall. Anyone who has the recalled product in their possession should not consume it and should destroy or discard it. Consumers with questions may contact Gills Onions at 1-888-220-0436 M-F 8am-5pm PDT. Please visit our website at www.gillsonions.com1 
2 for a copy of this release.
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Gills Onions’ July 25, 2012 Expanded Recall |
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| Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Montana, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah and Washington |
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Recalled Lot Code |
Product Description |
Use-by-date |
UPCode* |
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| All | Diced Yellow Onions, 7 oz, “Gills Onions” label | On or before August 3 | 643550000405 |
| All | Diced Red Onions, 7 oz “Gills Onions” label | On or before August 3 | 643550000412 |
| All | Slivered Yellow Sweet Onions, 5oz, “Gills Onions” label | On or before August 3 | 643550000092 |
| All | Slivered Red Onions, 5 oz, “Gills Onions” label | On or before August 3 | 643550000009 |
| All | Diced Celery and Onion, 7 oz , “Gills Onions” label | On or before August 3 | 643550000429 |
| All | Diced Celery and Onion, 19 oz, “Gills Onions” label | On or before August 3 | 643550000351 |
| All | Diced yellow onions, 5 lb bag“True Leaf” label | On or before August 3 | 898634001018 |
| All | Whole peeled yellow onions, “Western Onion” label | On or before August 3 | 02060042553 |
| All | Diced yellow onions, 8 oz clear plastic containers sold in Wegmans stores in Syracuse, NY | On or before August 3 | 643550000498 |
| All | Diced Celery & Onions, 8 oz clear plastic containers sold in Wegmans stores in Syracuse, NY | On or before August 3 | 643550000504 |
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CANADA: Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario |
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Recalled Lot Code |
Product Description |
Use-by-date |
UPCode* |
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| All | Diced Yellow Onions, “Gills Onions” label
Oignons jaunes frais, en dés, 198g |
On or before August 3 | 643550000443 |
| All | Diced Red Onions, “Gills Onions” label
Oignons rouge frais, en dés, 198g |
On or before August 3 | 643550000450 |
| All | Diced Celery & Onions, “Gills Onions” label
Céleri et oignons frais, en dés, 198g |
On or before August 3 | 643550000467 |
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