Harry and David Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecans in Harry & David Moose Munch Confection, Milk Chocolate Gingerbread

Contact:
Mr. Bill Ihle EVP, Corporate Relations
541 864-2145 (Media Calls Only)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- October 22, 2008 -- Harry and David, of Medford, Oregon, is voluntarily recalling approximately 400 1 lb. 4 oz. boxes labeled Harry & David Moose Munch Confection, Milk Chocolate Gingerbread because the package may contain a different Moose Munch product which contains pecans not declared on the ingredient statement. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to pecans run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

Affected product was distributed throughout the United States under the Harry & David brand only in Harry and David stores.

Harry and David is recalling 1 lb. 4 oz. boxes of Harry & David Moose Munch Confection, Milk Chocolate with a "Best if used by" date of 06/28/09. The "Best if used by" date is located on a sticker on the bottom of the box. The bottom of the box also has the stock identifying number RSD142014 printed on it. This lot of product was sold beginning 10/09/08. The popcorn-based confection is packaged in 1 lb. 4 oz. brown and white paperboard boxes. The boxes have a slight wedge shape and feature a large white moose image on the front. Inside the boxes are clear plastic bags of the confection.

There have been no illnesses or injuries reported to date. Anyone concerned about an illness/injury should contact a physician immediately.

This problem, which was discovered on October 21st, 2008, occurred because Dark Chocolate Butter Pecan Moose Munch® Confection was inadvertently packed in a Milk Chocolate Gingerbread outer box. It is estimated that fewer than 60 such boxes were produced.

Consumers with product may return it to any Harry and David retail store for a full refund. Consumers with questions about the recalled product may phone the Harry and David Customer Service division at 800-233-1101, 24 hours a day

Portland Shellfish Co. Inc, Recalls Claw Island Brand Lobster Claw and Knuckle Meat Because of Possible Health Risk

Contact:
Portland Shellfish Co. Inc.
207-799-9290

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- October 21, 2008 -- Portland Shellfish Co., Inc., South Portland, Maine is voluntarily recalling Frozen, Cooked -Claw Island brand Lobster Claw and Knuckle Meat, Lot 25508, packaged in 2 lb bags, because it has the potential to be contaminated with 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.

The product was distributed to Pagano's Inc., 142 Water Street, Norwalk, CT and further distributed to restaurants.

The product is identified as K Maine Lobster Meat, packed by Portland Shellfish Co., South Portland, Maine. Each master carton contains 6/2 lb bags of claw and knuckle meat, Lot code 25508 and expiration date March 12, 2010.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered through random testing that the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Consequently, we are recalling this lot from the market. Other lots are not involved. The company is continuing testing and has to date not discovered any other Listeria issues.

No related foodborne illnesses have been reported to date.

Customers who purchased Claw Island Lobster claw and knuckle meat are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 207-699-5505.

Limited Recall of LAND O LAKES® Sheep Balancer B136
Specific Lot Number Distributed in southeastern Nebraska and western Iowa

Contact:
Lydia Botham, 651-481-2123
Dave Karpinski, 651-481-2360

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Lincoln, Neb. -- December 4, 2008 -- The Land O'Lakes Purina Feed plant in Lincoln, Neb., has initiated a limited recall of LAND O LAKES® Sheep Balancer B136, packaged in 50-pound bags, due to the potential for a higher than acceptable level of copper. The recall is limited to Sheep Balancer B136 produced at the Lincoln plant on October 8, 2008.

The only product and lot number involved in the recall is:

Formula No.
 Item No.
 Description
 Lot Number
 
3LN7
 1860220
 Sheep Balancer B-136
 8OCT08LNC1
 

The lot number is found on the sewing strip of each bag.

The product was distributed only to six dealers in southeastern Nebraska and western Iowa.The presence of copper in higher than acceptable levels can cause health issues and, at high levels, mortality in sheep. To date, no customer complaints have been received involving the product.

Retailers have been contacted and told to immediately quarantine the recalled product and notify customers who purchased the product. Customers should discontinue feeding the product immediately. Customers who purchased these products will receive replacement feed.

For more information on the product recall, contact Customer Service at 1-800-227-8941.

Louisiana Fish Fry Products Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert on Undeclared Buttermilk in "Chicken & Fish Bake Seasoned Coating Mix"

Contact:
Brad Burkett
225-356-2905

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- December 5, 2008 -- Louisiana Fish Fry Products of Baton Rouge, LA, is recalling its 6 ounce packages of "Chicken & Fish Bake Seasoned Coating Mix" because they may contain undeclared buttermilk. People who have allergies to milk products run the risk of an allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The recalled "Chicken & Fish Bake" was distributed nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders.
The product comes in a 6 ounce bag marked with a "Best By" date from Jan 1, 2008 thru Sept. 25, 2011.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the buttermilk-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of buttermilk. Production of new product, with buttermilk included in the ingredient statement, has been initiated.

Consumers who have purchased 6 ounce packages of "Chicken & Fish Bake" are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-356-2905 Monday thru Friday between 8:00-5:00 CST.

Cambrooke Foods Voluntarily Recalls All Low Protein Imitation Cream Cheese Products Because of Possible Health Risk
Company Simultaneously Withdrawing All Peanot Butter™ Product As Precaution

Contact:
Cambrooke Foods, LLC
Recall Coordinator, 1-866-456-9776

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- December 12, 2008 -- Cambrooke Foods, LLC, of Framingham, MA, is announcing a voluntary recall of all batches of its Low Protein Imitation Cream Cheese (“Cheddar Wizard,” “Herb & Garlic,” and “Plain” flavors).

Cambrooke Foods® is undertaking this voluntary recall as a precaution because some of these products may be contaminated with 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.

During routine batch testing before shipment, Listeria was detected in batches of Imitation Cream Cheese at the company’s Randolph, MA facility.  These batches of Imitation Cream Cheese products were destroyed and never shipped to customers.

No illnesses have been reported for any batch of Imitation Cream Cheese.

To be cautious and proactive, Cambrooke Foods® is also conducting a market withdrawal of all batches of its Low Protein Peanot Butter™ because it is produced using the same machinery used to produce the Imitation Cream Cheese products.  Testing has not confirmed Listeria contamination in any batch of Low Protein Peanot Butter™ nor have any adverse events been reported as a result of its consumption.  No other Cambrooke Foods® product is produced using this machinery.

These products are sold to customers with special dietary needs.  These products are distributed  directly to consumers and  to a  limited number of distributors in the U.S. and Canada.

The company has ceased the production and distribution of these products.  Cambrooke Foods® is working directly with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate the cause of the contamination.

Customers should discard all units in their possession and contact the company to have their account credited.  Customers should register their notice of this recall with the company by visiting: http://www.cambrookefoods.com/information/product_recall.php.  If there are questions, contact Cambrooke Foods® at 1-866-456-9776, ext. 1015, or via email at safetyfirst@cambrookefoods.com.

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Interfood Shareholding Company Issues a Nationwide recall of Wonderfarm Brand Biscuits Because of Possible Health Risk

Contact:
Anthony Ma
323-780-3998

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- December 9, 2008 – Interfood Shareholding Company is recalling all lot codes of multiple varieties of the Wonderfarm brand of biscuits because they may be contaminated with Melamine.

The Wonderfarm biscuits are sold in 800g red metal tins. The four varieties being recalled are:

Wonderfarm "Successful" Assorted Biscuits (UPC:8935001262091)
Wonderfarm "Royal Flavour" Assorted Biscuits (UPC:8935001263098)
Wonderfarm "Lovely Melody" Assorted Biscuits (UPC: 8935001263296)
Wonderfarm "Daily Life" Assorted Biscuits (UPC: 8935001264200)
The manufacturer identified on the product is Interfood Shareholding Company in Vietnam.

The recall was initiated after the firm was advised that samples collected by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture of the Wonderfarm "Successful" Assorted biscuits, tested positive for melamine. Interfood Shareholding Company was identified as the manufacturer of the product. After being advised that "Royal Flavour", "Lovely Melody", and "Daily Life" also tested positive for melamine, the firm agreed to expand their recall to include those products as well.

No illnesses associated with this product have been reported to date.

Product was distributed to multiple states and sold to wholesale distributors, which sold to retail stores.

Consumers who purchased the product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (Anthony.ma@jaimporters.com) or call 323-780-3998.

KRC Food Trading Inc. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Eggs in Fish Cake Sushi

Contact:
Ms Joanna Kim
1-213-388-8215

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 23, 2008--Los Angeles, CA--KRC Food Trading Inc is recalling its Fish Cake sushi with production date of December 19 and December 22 due to the label not declaring eggs. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threateningallergic reaction if they consume these products.

The Fish cake Sushi was distributed in California in coffee shops, bakeries, and Korean markets in Los Angeles, CA including two retail stores owned by the firm.

The Fish Cake Sushi comes in a 14-ounce package and is labeled as being distributed by Min Sok Chon. The production date can be found on a yellow stick-on label.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the Fish Cake Sushi counting egg was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of egg.

Consumers who have purchased this product are urged to return it to the location of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-213-388-8215 its business hours is from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Its contact person is Ms Joanna Kim.

King Nut Issues Peanut Butter Recall

Contact:
Martin Kanan
440-248-8484 extension 244

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE --Solon, Ohio (January 10, 2009) - King Nut Companies, a distributor of peanut butter manufactured for them by Peanut Corporation of America, today announced a recall of peanut butter distributed under the King Nut label. No other King Nut products are included in this recall.

King Nut took this action as soon as it was informed that salmonella had been found in an open five-pound tub of King Nut peanut butter. King Nut distributes peanut butter only through food service accounts. It is not sold directly to consumers. King Nut does not supply any of the ingredients for the peanut butter distributed under its label. All other King Nut products are safe and not included in this voluntary recall.

“We are very sorry this happened,” said Martin Kanan, president and chief executive officer of King Nut Companies. “We are taking immediate and voluntary action because the health and safety of those who use our products is always our highest priority.”

“Because we don’t manufacture peanut butter, we will do what we can to get this product out of distribution and will work with the manufacturer to inform others of this problem,” Kanan said. “We also distribute peanut butter from this manufacturer under the Parnell’s Pride brand, although we are not the only distributor. However, we have asked our customers to remove this brand as well.”

Kanan said that King Nut began contacting customers immediately to stop distributing all peanut butter with lot codes beginning with “8,” and immediately cancelled orders with the manufacturer.
Customers are asked to take all King Nut peanut butter and Parnell’s Pride peanut butter distributed by King Nut out of distribution immediately. For more information, go to www.kingnut.com.

Café Favorites Issues a Recall of Sandwiches Because of Possible Health Risks

Contact:
Café Favorites
218-685-6500

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- January 10, 2009—Café Favorites has initiated a recall of their Whole Grain 5" Super Sub with daycode starting with 08343XXX because it may be contaminated with 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 still births among pregnant women.

The product was sold to distributors in Maryland, Florida, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. The distributors in Florida, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania did not further distribute the product. The distributor in Maryland sold product to one school in the Washington DC area, where it was served. Students and staff should dispose of these sandwiches if they took them home. Anyone experiencing symptoms should consult their doctor.

The product description of product that has been recalled:

Product Name: Whole Grain 5" Super Sub
Product Code: 02384
Day Code: 08343
Packaged: 5.4 oz portion, 84/case

No illnesses associated with this product have been reported to date. The recall was voluntarily initiated by Café Favorites after a routine FDA inspection.

Consumers with question may contact the company at 218-685-6500 during 8:00am-5:00pm central time.

Peanut Corporation of America Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Peanut Butter

Contact:
Peanut Corporation of America
1-877-564-7080

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Lynchburg, Va. (January 13, 2009) – Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), a peanut processing company and maker of peanut butter for bulk distribution to institutions, food service industries, and private label food companies, today announced a voluntary recall of peanut butter produced in its Blakely, Georgia processing facility because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

All product affected was produced on or after July 1, 2008, specific to the lot numbers and descriptions listed below.

The peanut butter being recalled is sold by PCA in bulk packaging to distributors for institutional and food service industry use. It is also sold under the brand name Parnell’s Pride to those same industries. Additionally, it is sold by the King Nut Company under the label King Nut. PCA customers who received the recalled product are being notified by telephone and in writing.

None of the peanut butter being recalled is sold directly to consumers through retail stores.

“We deeply regret that this has happened,” said Stewart Parnell, owner and president of PCA. “Out of an abundance of caution, we are voluntarily withdrawing this product and contacting our customers. We are taking these actions with the safety of our consumers as our first priority.”

PCA initiated this recall after an open container of King Nut brand peanut butter in a long-term care facility in Minnesota was found to contain a strain of salmonella. King Nut brand peanut butter is produced by PCA.

According to the Minnesota Department of Health and Minnesota Department of Agriculture, the Minnesota laboratory analyses on the contamination in the already-opened container of peanut butter have the same genetic fingerprint as the cases in the national outbreak that has sickened almost 400 people in 42 states.

The voluntary recall of 21 lots of its peanut butter, in containers ranging from five to 50 pounds, is being taken immediately. PCA is notifying its institutional customers and has set up a toll-free hotline number 1-877-564-7080 to answer questions.
PCA is continuing to work closely and cooperating with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as state officials as part of this ongoing investigation.

According to a CDC update issued on their website today (January 13, 2009), preliminary analysis of an epidemiologic study conducted by CDC and public health officials has suggested peanut butter as a likely source. The CDC and other public health officials are continuing to conduct surveillance for cases of infection with the outbreak strains, and to gather and analyze data or exposures that may be associated with illness. To date, no association has been found with common brand names of peanut butter sold in grocery stores.

Customers are asked to take all peanut butter manufactured with the lot numbers listed below out of distribution immediately. Customers can call the following toll-free 24-hour number 1-877-564-7080 for further instructions on what to do with the product or visit the company website at www.peanutcorp.com for additional information.

Eating food contaminated with Salmonella can result in abdominal cramping, diarrhea, and fever. Most people infected with Salmonella develop the symptoms 12 to 72 hours after infection. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most people recover without treatment. However, in some persons, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses. For more information on the salmonella bacteria, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Website at http://www.cdc.gov.

Lot Numbers Affected:

8193, 8194, 8197, 8233, 8234, 8235, 8241, 8255, 8256, 8275, 8276, 8282, 8283, 8284, 8296, 8316, 8330, 8331, 8336, 8345, 8354

Stock Numbers
 Descriptions
 Pack Size Affected
 
551000
 Creamy Stabilized Peanut Butter
 6 ct / 5 lb
 
551006
 Crunchy Stabilized Peanut Butter
 6 ct / 5 lb
 
551020
 Creamy Stabilized Peanut Butter
 35 lb
 
551022
 Natural Course Peanut Paste
 35 lb
 
551025
 Old Fashioned Creamy Peanut Butter with 1% Salt
 35 lb
 
551035
 Crunchy Natural Peanut Butter
 35 lb
 
551040
 Creamy Natural Peanut Butter
 35 lb
 
551050
 Creamy Stabilized Peanut Butter
 50 lb
 
551050-D
 Dark Creamy Stabilized Peanut Butter
 50 lb
 
551051
 Creamy Stabilized Peanut Butter with Monodiglyceride
 50 lb
 
551053
 Crunchy Stabilized Peanut Butter
 50 lb
 
551072
 Peanut Butter Variegate
 45 lb
 

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Salmonella recovered from King Nut peanut butter by MDA lab found to be a genetic match to cases in national Salmonella outbreak

Contact:
Doug Schultz
MDH Communications
651-201-4993
Michael Schommer
MDA Communications
651-201-6629

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- January 12, 2009 -- The Minnesota Departments of Agriculture and Health today announced that laboratory analyses have confirmed a genetic match between the strains of Salmonella bacteria found in a container of King Nut brand creamy peanut butter and the strains of bacteria associated with 30 illnesses in Minnesota and nearly 400 illnesses around the country.

MDA lab tests conducted last week discovered Salmonella bacteria in a 5-pound package of King Nut peanut butter collected from a long-term care facility associated with one of the reported illnesses.   The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) issued a product advisory on Friday alerting institutions that may have received the product. MDA and MDH scientists performed additional testing this weekend to verify the connection between the contaminated product and the illnesses. 

State officials initially discovered the contaminated product through product testing conducted after MDH epidemiological evidence and an investigation by MDA’s Rapid Response Team implicated King Nut creamy peanut butter as a likely source of Salmonella infections in Minnesota residents. In the product advisory issued Friday, state officials urged establishments who may have the product on hand to avoid serving it, pending further instructions as the investigation progresses.

Eating food contaminated with Salmonella can result in abdominal cramping, diarrhea, and fever.  Anyone who believes they may have become ill as a result of eating this product or foods made with this product should contact their health care provider. 

King Nut peanut butter is produced by Peanut Corporation of America, of Lynchburg, Va., and is distributed in seven states by Ohio-based King Nut Companies. The product was distributed in Minnesota to establishments such as long-term care facilities, hospitals, schools, universities, restaurants, delis, cafeterias and bakeries. King Nut Companies reports that the product is not distributed for retail sale to consumers, and has voluntarily withdrawn the product from distribution.

Minnesota officials continue to coordinate their investigation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other states.

Perry's Ice Cream Company Announces Voluntary Recall of Select Peanut Butter Ice Cream Products Due to Possible Health Risk

Contact:
Marissa Wilson
716-542-5492 ext. 274

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Buffalo, N.Y. – January 17, 2009 – Perry’s Ice Cream today announced a voluntary recall of select ice cream products containing peanut butter because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

FDA and other regulatory agencies have indicated that Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) is the focus of an investigation concerning a recent Salmonella outbreak thought to be caused by tainted peanut butter. As a result of the investigation, PCA has recalled 170 lots of suspect peanut butter and peanut paste. PCA is one of Perry’s peanut butter sauce suppliers.

Perry’s is recalling ice cream products containing peanut butter sauce, which have been recalled by PCA. The company has not received any consumer illness complaints about these products. The products below have been distributed in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia.

Products affected by the recall are as follows:

ITEM DESCRIPTION
Perry's Premium Peanut Butter Cup Craze Ice Cream 1/2 Pint
Perry's Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream 1.5 QT, 1.75 QT AND 3 GL
Perry's Peanut Butter Chip Frozen Yogurt 1.5 QT, 1.75 QT and 3 GL
Perry's Peanut Butter Sundae Crunch Ice Cream Bar Bulk 24 pack
Perry's Premium Peanut Butter Fudge Ice Cream 1.5 QT and 1.75 QT
Perry's Perfectly Churned Light Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream 1.5 QT and 1.75 QT
Perry's Light Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream 1.75 QT
Shurfine Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream 1.75 QT
Wegmans Chocolate Nutty Cone Ice Cream 1.75 QT
Wegmans Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream 1.75 QT and Pint
Wegmans Peanut Butter Swirl Ice Cream 1.75 QT
Wegmans Peanut Butter Sundae Ice Cream 1.75 QT
Wegmans Peanut Butter Pretzel Ice Cream 1.75 QT
Wegmans Peanut Butter Crunch Ice Cream Bar 6 pack
Wegmans Peanut Butter Candy Sundae Cup Ice Cream 4 pack
Wegmans Peanut Butter Sundae Cup Ice Cream 4 pack

"Product quality and consumer safety have been our top priority for over 90 years and our decision today reflects that tradition,” said Robert Denning, president and CEO, Perry’s Ice Cream. “We apologize for any inconvenience to our customers."

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. For more information on Salmonella, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Website at http://www.cdc.gov.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are urged to destroy the product. Consumers with questions or who would like a refund may contact the Perry’s Consumer Affairs Department at 1-800-873-7797 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday EST. For updated recall information, or to leave a message during non-business hours, please call 716-562-0260.

South Bend Chocolate Company Recalls Various Candys Containing Peanut Butter Because of Possible Salmonella Contamination

Contact:
Mark Tarner
574-233-2577

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- January 18, 2009 -- The South Bend Chocolate Company today announced a voluntary recall of certain candy products because they contain peanut butter from Peanut Corporation of America, which may 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. For more information on Salmonella, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Website at http://www.cdc.gov. 

Candy impacted by the recall are all sold under The South Bend Chocolate Company brand name and were produced on or after July 1, 2008.  The candies under recall including:

Assorted chocolates in 5 ounce (Product 121), 8 ounce (Product 122), 12 ounce (Product 123) and 26 ounce (Product 124) boxes  [Note the sugar free assorted chocolates are not affected, and are not part of the recall]
Hoosiers in 5 ounce (Product 010, UPC# 4482300011) and 3.5 ounce (Product o11, UPC# 4482300010)
Valentine Heart, 14 ounces (Product 1020)
The following products are also under recall and are sold to retail stores in bulk for sales of smaller quantities to their customers:

4.5lb Peanut Butter Fudge, Product 228
4 lb. Hoosiers, Product 410
5 lb. Peanut Butter Meltaway, Milk Chocolate, Product 204
5 lb. Peanut Butter Meltaways-Dark Chocolate, Product 204D
4.5lb Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge, Product 229

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are urged to return it to the store of purchase, or to destroy the product. Consumers with questions may contact The South Bend Chocolate Company at 574-233-2577.  Consumers with questions or concerns about their health should contact their health care professional.  Consumers with symptoms are urged to visit their health professional or to go to a hospital emergency room. 

The South Bend Chocolate Company, based in South Bend, Indiana, said it hasn’t found any problems or received any complaints about these products.  Mark Tarner, President of The South Bend Chocolate Company, said:  “we are taken these steps out of concern for our customers”.

K-Fat Inc. Issues Alert on Uneviscerated Mackerel Fish

Contact:
K-Fat Inc.
718-381-0306

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Brooklyn, NY -- January 16, 2009 -- K-Fat Inc., Brooklyn, New York 11206 is recalling "Golden Dragon Fish brand Frozen Cooked Mackerel Fish" because the product was found to be uneviscerated prior to processing. It was discovered by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors during a routine inspection.

This product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores, which can cause Botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food-borne illness.

The sale of this type of fish is prohibited under New York State Agriculture and Markets regulations because Clostridium Botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish. Uneviscerated fish has been linked to outbreaks of botulism poisoning. Symptoms of botulism include blurred or double vision, general weakness, poor reflexes, difficulty swallowing and respiratory paralysis.

The recalled "Golden Dragon Fish brand Frozen Cooked Mackerel Fish" comes in an uncoded 250G plastic bag and basket and is a product of Vietnam. "Golden Dragon Fish brand Frozen Cooked Mackerel Fish" was sold in New York and New Jersey.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. Consumers who have "Golden Dragon Fish brand Frozen Cooked Mackerel Fish" are advised not to eat it, and return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (718) 381-0306.