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Kraft Foods Recalls 3 Varieties of Velveeta Shells & Cheese Microwaveable Cups- posted 10.3.11

Kraft Foods Global, Inc. is recalling 3 varieties of microwaveable Velveeta Shells & Cheese due to the possible presence of wire bristle pieces.

Click here for the full story from the FDA.

Andrew Williamson Fresh Produce Recalls Organic Grape Tomatoes Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination- posted 9.30.11

Andrew Williamson Fresh Produce of San Diego, Calif., is recalling one lot of organic grape tomatoes sold nationwide under the Limted Edition® and Fresh & Easy labels after one package of Limited Edition® grape tomatoes tested positive for Salmonella.

Product description:

The organic grape tomatoes are sold in 10.5 oz. plastic “clam shell” containers containing UPC code 033383655925, located on the front of the package, below the barcode. The containers also have the words “LIMITED EDITION” and “Product of Mexico” printed on the label. The organic grape tomatoes are also sold in 7 oz. plastic “clam shell” containers with Barcode 20025465, and marketed under the “Fresh & Easy” brand.

Click here for the full story from the FDA.

Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation Recalls Ground Turkey Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination- posted 9.12.11

Cargill Meat Solutions, a Springdale, Ark. establishment is recalling about 185,000 pounds of ground turkey products sold nationwide that may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Fresh Food Concepts, Inc. Recalls Layer Dip Products Containing Guacamole Due to Possible Listeria Contamination- posted 8.17.11

Fresh Food Concepts, Inc. a Buena Park, Calif. establishment is recalling various layer dip products sold nationwide that contain guacamole because the avocado has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause severe infections in children, elderly people and others with weakened immune systems, according to the FDA.

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Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation Recalls Ground Turkey Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination- posted 8.4.11

Cargill Meat Solutions, a Springdale, Ark. establishment is recalling about 36 million pounds of ground turkey products sold nationwide that may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Click here to see the list of recalled products from the USDA.

McNeil Consumer Healthcare Recalls Tylenol® Extra Strength Caplets 225 Count Due to Reports of Odor- posted 7.7.11

McNeil Consumer Healthcare, a division of McNeil-PPC, Inc., is recalling one lot (60, 912 bottles) of Tylenol® Extra Strength Caplets, 225 count bottles distributed in the U.S. due to reports of a musty, moldy odor.

Recalled products include:

● Tylenol® Extra Strength Caplets, 225 Count, Lot #ABA619, UPC Code 300450444271.

Click here for the full story from the FDA.

Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC Recalls Alfalfa Sprouts and Spicy Sprouts Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination- posted 7.5.11

Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, a Moyie Springs, Idaho establishment is recalling alfalfa sprout and spicy sprout products that have been linked to a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella infections in Idaho, Montana, New Jersey, North Dakota and Washington.

These products include:

Specialties Agro Alimentation Recalls Imported Ham Due to Possible Listeria Contamination- posted 6.27.11

Specialties Agro Alimentation, a Millington, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 5,700 pounds of imported boneless Serrano ham products distributed nationwide that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause severe infections in children, elderly people and others with weakened immune systems, according to the FDA.

These products include:

● Approximately 11 lb. cases of "Noel Jamón Serrano Boneless Spanish Dry-Cured Ham" and "Bloc Noel Serrano Ham," with production codes "11000481" or "11000119" on the shipping container and the label on the ham.

Click here for the full story from the FDA.

 Goodness Gardens Inc. Recalls Chives Lot # 0201111 Because of Possible Health Risk

Goodness Gardens, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Chives Lot # 0201111, because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause severe infections in children, elderly people and others with weakened immune systems, according to the FDA.

The Chives were distributed in various plastic clamshell containers: 0.25 oz. (UPC 0 21985 20005 6),2/3 oz. (UPC 0 21985 10004 2), in 1 lb. bags, and ½ oz. twist tie bunches.

Click here for the full story from the FDA.

Northeast Produce Inc. Recalls Grape Tomatoes Due to Salmonella Risk Associated with Six L's Packing Company Inc. in Immokalee, Fla.-posted 5.10.11

Northeast Produce Inc., a Plainville, Conn. establishment has been notified by grower Six L's that a specific lot of grape tomatoes supplied to Northeast Produce may be contaminated with Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported.

Recalled products include:

“Fancy Sweet” Grape Tomatoes	1 pint plastic clamshell package	0 33383 65585 7	202 GB
“Cutie Brand” Grape Tomatoes	1 pint plastic clamshell package	0 33383 65585 7	202 GB
“Cutie Brand” Grape Tomatoes	2 lb plastic clamshell package	7 16310 96190 9	202 GB
“Cutie Brand” Grape Tomatoes	8 lb loose bulk package		202 GB
“Cutie Brand” Grape Tomatoes	10 lb loose bulk package		202 GB
“Cherry Berries” Grape Tomatoes	20 lb loose bulk package		202 GB

Click here for more details from the FDA.

FDA Receives Reports of Rare but Potentially Fatal Condition Associated with the Use of Benzocaine Gels, Liquids and Sprays-posted 5.9.11

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning the public that the use of benzocaine, the main ingredient in over-the-counter (OTC) gels and liquids applied to the gums or mouth to reduce pain, is associated with a rare, but serious condition. This condition is called methemoglobinemia and results in the amount of oxygen carried through the blood stream being greatly reduced. In the most severe cases, methemoglobinemia can result in death. The FDA also warns healthcare professionals that they have received reports of methemoglobinemia from the use of benzocaine sprays for medical procedures. Benzocaine sprays are marketed under different brand names such as Hurricaine, Cetacaine, Exactacain, and Topex.

Click here for more information on methemoglobinemia associated with the use of OTC benzocaine gels and liquids.

Click here for more information on methemoglobinemia associated with the use of benzocaine sprays for medical procedures.

Jonathan's Sprouts Expands Alfalfa Sprout Recall to Include Additional Products and Codes-posted 4.26.11

Jonathan's Sprouts, a Rochester, Mass. establishment is extending its 4/19 recall of alfalfa sprout products to include additional products that could potentially be contaminated with Salmonella.

These products include:

Jonathans Sprouts Recalls Alfalfa Sprouts Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination-posted 4.21.11

Jonathans Sprouts, a Rochester, Mass. establishment is recalling alfalfa sprout products with the sell by date of 4/23/11 that could potentially be contaminated with Salmonella.

These products include:

• Jonathan’s 4oz Alfalfa Sprouts - sell-by 4/23
• Jonathan’s 4oz Alfalfa with Radish Sprouts - sell-by 4/23
• Jonathan’s 4oz Gourmet Sprouts - sell-by 4/23
• Jonathan’s 4oz Alfalfa with Dill Sprouts - sell-by 4/23
• Jonathan’s 8oz Alfalfa Sprouts - sell-by 4/23

Click here for the full story from the FDA.

B&M, Inc. Recalls 6 Lot Numbers of Archer Farms Ground Turmeric Due to Excessive Lead Levels-posted 4.18.11

B&M, Inc., a Mount Vernon, Mo. establishment is recalling 2.6 oz (74g) bottles of Archer Farms turmeric sold at Target stores nationwide because they may contain high levels of lead.

These products include:

●The product is identified at the retail store level as Archer Farms Ground Turmeric, UPC 0-85239-02612-0. The lot numbers included in this recall are 1740901A, Best By 6/23/2011; 2180902A, Best By 8/6/11; 2780906A, Best By 10/5/2011; 2920903A, Best By 10/19/11; 3060903A, Best By 11/2/2011; 0071003A, Best By1/7/2012. The lot numbers and Best By dates can be found on the bottom of the bottle.

Click here for the full story from the FDA.

The Smokehouse LLC Recalls One Batch of Portier Fine Foods Norwegian Smoked Salmon Due to Possible Listeria Contamination- posted 4.11.11

The Smokehouse LLC, a Mamaroneck, N.Y. establishment is recalling various packages of Norwegian Smoked Salmon that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause severe infections in children, elderly people and others with weakened immune systems, according to the FDA.

The products include:

●Batch Code 066 (represents Julian date of March 7, 2011) is located on a white label on the rear of gold boards, which are in clear, vacuum packed packages. This is the only batch code affected. The product was also labeled with an “EXPIRES ON” date of 3/21 (3/21/11).

Since the product may be stored frozen, the likelihood exists that the affected code (066) may still be available in consumers’ homes.

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Jennie-O Turkey Store Recalls Frozen Raw Turkey Burgers Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination-posted 4.4.11

Jennie-O Turkey Store, a Willmar, Minn. establishment is recalling approximately 54,960 lbs. of frozen, raw turkey burgers sold nationwide that may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The products include:

● 4-pound boxes of Jennie-O Turkey Store® "All Natural Turkey Burgers with seasonings Lean White Meat". Each box contains 12 1/3-pound individually wrapped burgers.

Click here for the full story from the USDA.

Candy Dynamics Recalls Toxic Waste® Short Circuits™ Bubble Gum-posted 3.28.11

Candy Dynamics, an Indianapolis, Ind. establishment is recalling Toxic Waste® Short Circuits™ 3.2 oz (90g) size, Lot# 15070SC12 due to a report of elevated lead levels. The product was distributed nationwide from January 4, 2011-March 18, 2011.

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Sabor Farms Recalls Four Brands of Cilantro Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination-posted 2.1.11

Sabor Farms, a Salinas Calif. establishment is recalling four cilantro brands sold in multiple states, likely between January 14-January 28th that may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Click here for the full story from the FDA.

Recall of Nature's Promise Salads Sold at Stop & Shop Stores Due to Risk of Contamination by Listeria Bacteria-posted 1.27.11

State Garden, Inc., a Chelsea, Mass. establishment, is recalling all salad products produced in their plant on January 4, 2011 that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause severe infections in children, elderly people and others with weakened immune systems, according to the FDA.

Click here for the FDA's full list of recalled salad products.

Recall of Two Ian's Products Due to Risk of Contamination by Listeria Bacteria-posted 1.27.11

Ian's, a Lawrence, Mass. establishment is recalling two products with specific use-by dates and UPC codes that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause severe infections in children, elderly people and others with weakened immune systems, according to the FDA.

Click here for the full story from the FDA.