Abbott Nutrition Announces Voluntary Recall of ZonePerfect® Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars, ZonePerfect® Peanut Toffee Bars and NutriPals™ Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars in U.S., Mexico, New Zealand and Singapore

Contact:
Abbott Nutrition Consumer Relations
(800) 986-8884

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 19, 2009 -- Abbott Nutrition today announced that it is initiating a precautionary, voluntary recall of ZonePerfect® Chocolate Peanut Butter bars, ZonePerfect® Peanut Toffee bars and NutriPals™ Peanut Butter Chocolate bars in response to the widening recall involving peanut butter and peanut paste ingredients manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). PCA was one of the peanut ingredient suppliers to the company.

The specified Abbott Nutrition items, sold in the U.S. and internationally (Mexico, New Zealand and Singapore) in various packages and quantities, have not been linked to a nationwide salmonella outbreak and there have been no reported cases of the salmonella illness associated with ZonePerfect or NutriPals products. Abbott Nutrition tests every lot of finished ZonePerfect and NutriPals bars for salmonella and no salmonella contamination has been detected. This voluntary recall does not apply to Abbott Nutrition products sold in Canada.

Abbott Nutrition's action to issue a voluntary recall was supported by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration's advisement to manufacturers of an ongoing outbreak of salmonella involving peanut butter and peanut paste supplied by PCA. No other Abbott Nutrition products have been impacted by the PCA recall.

As part of its priority to ensure the safety and quality of all of its products, Abbott is issuing the voluntary recall. Abbott is working with retail partners to remove the specified products from retail store shelves and encouraging customers and consumers to verify if they have the specified products.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are urged to destroy the product. U.S. consumers with questions or who would like a refund may contact Abbott Nutrition Consumer Relations at (800) 986-8884, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Consumers with questions or concerns about their health should contact their doctor.

Products impacted by the voluntary withdrawal are as follows:   

ZonePerfect Chocolate Peanut Butter bars, all sizes and quantities     
ZonePerfect Peanut Toffee bars, all sizes and quantities 
NutriPals Peanut Butter Chocolate nutrition bars, all sizes and quantities
       
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.

Evening Rise Bread Co. Recalls Peanut Butter Cookies and Bars Because of Possible Health Risk

Contact:
Evening Rise Bread Co.
208-634-5031

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- January 19, 2009 -- Evening Rise Bread Co. of McCall, Idaho is recalling Peanut Butter Cookies and Peanut Butter Bars, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The peanut butter cookies and the peanut butter bars were manufactured using peanut butter recalled by Peanut Corporation of America 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.

Peanut Butter Cookies and Peanut Butter Bars were distributed in retail stores through Evening Rise Bread Co., McCall, Idaho; First Idaho Bank, McCall, Idaho; Roadhouse Java, New Meadows, Idaho; Mountain Java Coffee Shop, McCall, Idaho; Common Ground Coffee Shop, McCall, Idaho; and Moxy Java Coffee Shop, McCall, Idaho.

The Cookies and Bars are individually packaged in clear Cellophane bags. The label is a sticker with the Evening Rise name and NO other additional information.
No known illness or injuries have been reported in connection to these Cookies and Bars. The recall was initiated after it was determined that Peanut product received was from Peanut Corporation of America. Evening Rise has informed FDA of its action and is fully cooperating with the agency.

Consumers who have purchased the Peanut Butter Cookies or Peanut Butter Bars are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-208-634-5031.

Country Maid Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Classic Breaks® Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Due to Possible Health Risk

Contact:
Country Maid, Inc.
(888) 460-6904

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- WEST BEND, Iowa, January 20, 2009 – Country Maid Inc, is voluntarily recalling its 2 pound packages of Classic Breaks Peanut Butter Cookie Dough because the peanut butter used to make the cookie dough was supplied by Peanut Corporation of America and may be contaminated with Salmonella.

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. 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.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the cookie dough.

No other Country Maid or Classic Breaks products or flavors are included in this recall.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should either destroy the product or contact Country Maid for a refund at 1-888-460-6904. Details also can be found at www.classic-breaks.com.

Ready Pac Foods, Inc Announces Voluntary Product Recall

Contact:
Ready Pac Foods, Inc.
(800) 800-7822

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- IRWINDALE, Calif., January 20, 2009 -- After receiving notification from one of its suppliers, Ready Pac Foods, Inc. is announcing that they are initiating a voluntary recall of certain products containing peanut butter that may have been contaminated with Salmonella. These products have been distributed to different retailers in the states of California, Utah, Illinois, Washington, Texas, New Jersey, Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Maryland. This recall is part of a nationwide recall initiated by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA).

Ready Pac has earned an outstanding food safety record for over 40 years and out of an abundance of caution has taken this immediate action in the interest of public health and safety.

We notified all of our customers who have received the products in question and directed them to remove products from their shelves. Neither Ready Pac nor its customers have received any reports of illness connected to any of these products.

It is possible that some products may have already been purchased by consumers and therefore anyone who has purchased the following products with the expiration dates listed should dispose of the product or return the product to the store for a full refund. No other products are impacted in this recall.

Ready Pac Cool Cuts Celery with Peanut Butter 12/6.75 oz
By Dates of 12/27/08 to 2/2/09 and UPC: 077745-22415-2
Trader Joe's Celery with Peanut Butter 12/6.75 oz
By Dates of 12/27/08 to 2/2/09 and UPC: 0048-5401
Trader Joe's Celery with Peanut Butter 30/6.75 oz
By Dates of 12/27/08 to 2/2/09 and UPC: 0048-5401
Eating Right Apples with Peanut Butter 12/6.75 oz
By Dates of 12/27/08 to 2/2/09 and UPC: 0-79893-70175-2
Eating Right Celery with Peanut Butter 12/6.75 oz
By Dates of 12/27/08 to 2/2/09 and UPC: 0-79893-70172-1
 
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.

Consumers with questions regarding Ready Pac recall may contact (800) 800- 7822. Consumers with questions or concerns about their health or observe symptoms should contact their health care provider or go to a hospital.

Boca Grande Foods Announces a Nationwide Recall of POCO PAC®, and GRANDE GOURMET™ Peanut Butter Products Because of Possible Health Risk
 
Contact:
Boca Grande Foods
800-788-8026, extension 15

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- DULUTH, Ga. (Jan. 20, 2009) — Boca Grande Foods Inc. of Duluth, Ga., is recalling POCO PAC® and GRANDE GOURMET™ peanut butter and peanut butter and jelly combination products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

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 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 sever illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

POCO PAC®, and GRANDE GOURMET™ peanut butter products were distributed nationally for use in foodservice institutions. The products were distributed in 0.5 oz., 0.75 oz., 1 oz., 1.12 oz., 2 oz., 2.25 oz. and 3 oz. individual plastic containers labeled with POCO PAC®, ™ or GRANDE GOURMET™, as well as unbranded 16 oz., 5 lb. and 50 lb. bulk plastic containers.

This recall follows the announcement that peanut products from Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) are possibly contaminated with Salmonella. PCA supplied bulk peanut paste to Boca Grande Foods, which used it to make the peanut butter products affected by this recall.

Customers who received any products affected by this recall will be contacted directly by a Boca Grande Foods customer service representative. Implicated product is to be isolated for pick-up by Boca Grande Foods. Customers with questions or concerns about the recall may contact Boca Grande Foods at 800-788-8026, extension 15.

Blanton's Candies Recalls Peanut Butter Sticks Because of Possible Health Risk

Contact:
Blanton's Candies
(423) 337-3487

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- January 21, 2009 -- Blanton's Candies of Sweetwater, TN is recalling approximately 1,400 pounds of Blanton's Peanut Butter Sticks packaged in 8 ounce cellophane bags, because the peanut butter in the candy was supplied by the Peanut Corporation of America and 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 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 Peanut Butter Sticks were distributed in Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida through retail stores.

The peanut butter sticks are packaged in 8 ounce cellophane bags labeled in part: “Blanton's Homemade Candy, Sweetwater, TN 423-337-3487. There is no coding or use by date on the container.
No Illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated when Blanton's Candies was notified that Peanut Corporation of America was recalling the peanut butter used to manufacture the peanut butter sticks. Blanton's Candies has ceased the production and distribution of the product.

Consumers that have this product should not consume it. They should discard the candy but may take the packaging back to the location of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-423-337-3487

Landies Candies Co. Inc Announces Voluntary Recall of Select Peanut Butter Filled Chocolates Due to Possible Health Risk

Contact:
Lawrence Szrama
716-834-8212

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Buffalo NY, January 21, 2009 – Landies Candies today announced a voluntary recall of select chocolate products containing peanut butter because the products 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 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 .

Landies Candies is recalling chocolate products containing peanut butter, which has been recalled by PCA. As a result of the investigation, PCA has recalled numerous lots of suspect peanut butter and peanut paste. PCA is one of Landies’ peanut butter suppliers.

The products below have been distributed within New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia:

ITEM DESCRIPTION:

Landies Premium Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups 11 oz. bags, sold at Wilson Farms stores UPC 013065502167 lot # 345
Wegmans Swiss Recipe Ultimate Peanut Butter Cups 8 oz. tubs, UPC 77890 12946, lot # 273
Wegmans Swiss Recipe Medium Chocolate Holiday Platter 23 oz., UPC 77890 15526, sold between 10-31-08 and 1-21-09
Wegmans Swiss Recipe Large Chocolate Holiday Platter 51 oz., UPC 77890 15529, sold between 10-31-08 and 1-21-09
Wegmans Swiss Recipe Large Chocolate Holiday Platter with Sponge Candy 49 oz., UPC 77890 15530, sold between 10-31-08 and 1-21-09
Wegmans Swiss Recipe Ultimate Peanut Butter Cups, also available at Wegmans in bulk food bins and in random weight packages, Bin # 79966, sold between 10-31-08 and 1-21-09
FDA is aware of the Landies Candies recall.

The company has not received any consumer illness complaints about these products.

“Landies Candies apologizes for any inconvenience to our customers,” said Lawrence R. Szrama, president. “Landies Candies’ product quality and consumer safety have been our top priority for over 23 years and our decision today reflects that tradition.”

Consumers who have purchased the recalled product should return it to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.

For questions about the Landies brand product sold at Wilson Farm stores, consumers should contact Landies Candies Consumer Affairs Department at 1-800-834-8212, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST.

For questions about the Wegmans brand products, consumers should contact Wegmans Consumer Affairs Department at 1-800-WEGMANS, ext. 4760, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.

Best Brands Corp. Announces Voluntary Recall of Peanut Butter Frozen Cookie Dough
 
Media Contact:
Paul Supplee
952-250-8831

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- MINNETONKA, Minnesota -- January 21, 2009 – Best Brands Corp. today announced that it is voluntarily recalling its peanut butter frozen cookie dough as a precaution because the dough contains peanut butter manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). PCA is the focus of an investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concerning a recent Salmonella outbreak thought to be caused by tainted peanut butter.

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 cases, 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.

The peanut butter cookie dough was sold to retail and grocery store bakeries and other foodservice outlets. Consumers may have purchased the product as baked cookies of various sizes. Cookies may have been sold from trays in the bakery counter or in individual packages with grocery store labels. The name “Best Brands Corp.” would not appear on the consumer package.
The following products are included in the recall:

Best Brands Corp. 1.25 oz Peanut Butter Precut Frozen Cookie Dough, 22.5 lb case, 288 cookies per case (Item #1003-01)
Best Brands Corp. 1.5 oz Custom Peanut Butter Precut Frozen Cookie Dough, 20.25 lb case, 216 cookies per case (Item #1046-01)
Best Brands Corp. 1.25 oz Custom Peanut Butter Precut Frozen Cookie Dough, 18.75 lb case, 240 cookies per case (Item #1046-02)
Best Brands Corp. 2 oz Custom Peanut Butter Precut Frozen Cookie Dough, 25 lb case, 200 cookies per case (Item #1046-05)
Best Brands Corp. 1.5 oz Custom Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Precut Frozen Cookie Dough, 20.25 lb case, 216 cookies per case (Item #1047-01)
Best Brands Corp. 1.5 oz Custom Reese's® Peanut Butter Precut Frozen Cookie Dough, 20.25 lb case, 216 cookies per case (Item #1048-01)
Best Brands Corp. 3 oz Original Peanut Butter Precut Frozen Cookie Dough, 21 lb case, 112 cookies per case (Item #1610-12)
Best Brands Corp. 1.5 oz ZT Custom Peanut Butter Precut Frozen Cookie Dough, 20.25 lb case, 216 cookies per case (Item #4367-01)
Best Brands Corp. 1.5 oz ZT Custom Reese's® Peanut Butter Precut Frozen Cookie Dough, 20.25 lb case, 216 cookies per case (Item #4369-01)
Best Brands Corp. Peanut Butter Frozen Cookie Dough, 18 lb pail (Item #5201-67)
No other Best Brand Corp. frozen cookie dough products are being recalled. The cases of unbaked cookie dough that are being recalled carry a lot code of 2208-1 or higher. The lot code is defined as follows: DDDY-B where DDD = Julian date, Y= year and B= batch. For example, 2208-1 was the first batch produced on August 7, 2008.

Best Brands Corp. has not received any customer or consumer illness complaints related to the cookie dough. Best Brands Corp. is working closely with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture in this precautionary recall.

Best Brands Corp. prides itself in providing the specialty baking industry with high quality, safe products. We apologize for any inconvenience this precautionary recall may cause.

Nash Finch Recalls Bakery Products With Peanut Butter Distributed in Seven States Due to Possible Health Risk

Contact:
William L. Looser, Vice President Risk Management
Phone: (952) 897-8159

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- January 20, 2009 – Nash Finch, the operator of stores named: SunMart Foods, Econofoods (excluding Wisconsin stores in Sturgeon Bay, Clintonville, Marquette, Holton and Iron Mountain), Prairie Market, Avanza Supermarket, Food Bonanza, Wholesale Food Outlet, Family Fresh Market, Family Thrift Center, and Pick'n Save (Ohio stores in Van Wert and Ironton only) is taking the precautionary measure of voluntarily recalling the following products made in the bakery departments of its corporate operated stores because they contain peanut butter that was supplied by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) and has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella: Peanut Butter Cookies, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies, Mini Peanut Butter Cookies, Monster Cookies, Peanut Butter Grand Brownies, Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies, Puppy Chow snack mix, Peanut Butter Rolls, Peanut Butter Rice Crisp Bar, Special K-Bar, Scotcheroos, Rolls and Cakes Iced with Peanut Butter Cream. All sell-by dates are included in this recall. The products are sold in various packaging and quantities and have a price label attached bearing one of the above identified store names. All items should be destroyed or returned to the store where purchased for a full refund.

The action was taken after Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), the company that supplies bulk peanut butter to Nash Finch, issued a recall of the peanut butter ingredient used to make the Nash Finch bakery products. The recall is a precautionary step because of an unresolved nationwide outbreak of 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 cases, 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.

The identified items, sold in Nash Finch stores in Colorado, Ohio, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Minnesota, have not been directly linked to the salmonella outbreak and there have been no reported cases of the illness from the identified items.

PCA has recalled a number of lots of the product after health inspectors found salmonella contamination in an already-opened container of peanut butter at a nursing home in Minnesota. Nash Finch had been shipped product from several of the lots. Production of these Nash Finch items has been suspended and stores instructed to remove baked goods that contained peanut butter from store shelves. No other Nash Finch bakery products are involved in this recall.

Consumers who have purchased any products covered by this recall are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Nash Finch has set up a Recall Hotline for customers having additional questions or concerns (800) 211-6999. Consumers with questions or concerns about their health should contact their doctor

Rain Creek Baking Corporation Announces Voluntary Withdrawal of Peanut Butter Turtles, Peanut Butter Baskets and Peanut Butter Princesses Due to Possible Health Risk

Contact:
Customer Service
1-800-530-0505
or 1-800-621-0099

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Madera, CA, January 22, 2009 – Due to the expanded recall of Peanut Butter Corporation’s peanut butter earlier this week, Rain Creek Baking Corporation announces a voluntary withdrawal of Sinbad and Rain Creek Baking Company branded dessert products produced with peanut butter because the products have a potential of being contaminated with Salmonella.

No illnesses have been reported in connection with the peanut butter desserts.

The recalled products contain peanut butter manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). PCA is the focus of an investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concerning a recent Salmonella outbreak thought to be caused by tainted peanut butter.

Items affected by recall are listed below. Items will be marked with either an “exp” (as in expiration date), “best before” date or a lot code. The expiration date or the best before date will read July 22, 2009 and prior. Lot numbers are 08182 sequentially through 08366 and 09001 sequentially through 09022. These lot numbers can be found on the bottom label next to the ingredient statement.

Product Description
 SKU (number next to bar code used for scanning)
 
SinbadSweets.com 12pc Peanut Butter Princess
 0 38105 10304 3
 
Sinbad® Special Baklava Assortment
 0 38105 10933 0
 
19 pc Bakery and Sweets
 0 38105 10985 4
 
Sinbad® Sweets Enrobed Peanut Butter Princesses
 0 38105 10996 0
 
Sinbad® Sweets Enrobed Peanut Butter Baskets
 0 77589 37133 0
 
Rain Creek Baking Company® Peanut Butter Princesses
 0 38105 20013 1
 
Rain Creek Baking Company® Peanut Butter Turtles
 0 38105 20026 1
 
Rain Creek Baking Company® Peanut Butter Turtle Shells
 0 38105 20031 5
 
Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets
 0 38105 20101 5
 
Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets
 0 38105 20102 2
 
Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets
 0 38105 20103 9
 
Sinbad® Galleta estilo Baklava
 0 38105 20106 0
 
Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets
 0 38105 20117 6
 
Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets
 0 38105 20120 6
 
Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets
 0 38105 20124 2
 
Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets
 0 38105 20127 5
 
Sinbad® Sweets Peanut Butter Princess Baklava
 0 38105 20128 2
 
Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets
 0 38105 20129 9
 
Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets
 0 38105 20130 5
 
Sinbad® Galletas estilo Baklava
 0 38105 20180 0
 
Rain Creek Baking Company® Baklava Assortment *
 0 38105 20211 1
 
Rain Creek Baking Company® Baklava Assortment
 0 38105 20213 5
 
Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets
 0 38105 21335 3
 
Sinbad® Sweets European Baklava Assortment *
 0 38105 21339 1
 
Sinbad® Sweets Baklava & Sweets
 0 38105 21375 9
 
Sinbad® Sweets Baklava & Sweets
 0 38105 21382 7
 
Sinbad® Sweets Caffe Sweets
 0 38105 22143 3
 
Rain Creek Baking Corporation® Baklava Assortment *
 0 38105 22280 5
 
Michael's Baklava Assortment
 0 38105 22297 3
 
Rain Creek Baking Corporation® Hand Crafted Baklava
 0 38105 22306 2
 

Items with an asterisk (*) are the only 2009 produced items (when looking for lot numbers). These products were sold in grocery, warehouse and other retail stores throughout the United States. It is possible that some products may have already been purchased by consumers and therefore anyone who has purchased the following products with the expiration dates listed should dispose of the product or return the product to the store for a full refund.

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

Due to this investigation, the company has immediately ceased manufacturing any items with peanut butter and has segregated all finished products of concern. While none of the Sinbad and Rain Creek Baking Company branded products have been identified as contaminated or linked to any illness, Rain Creek Baking Corporation is requesting that the peanut butter dessert items be removed while the FDA continues its investigation to verify the source of a nationwide outbreak.

No other Sinbad® or Rain Creek Baking Corporation® products or flavors are included in this recall.

General Nutrition Centers, Inc. Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of GNC Triflex Peanut Butter Soft Chews

Contact:
GNC Customer Service
1-888-462-2548

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Pittsburgh, PA, Jan. 22, 2009 – General Nutrition Centers, Inc. (GNC) today announced that it is initiating a precautionary, voluntary recall of certain lots of its GNC Triflex Peanut Butter Soft Chews product sold in 60 count containers UPC 048107036942, lot numbers ending in 8275 and 8255 in response to the widening recall involving peanut butter and peanut paste ingredients manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). PCA is the focus of a current investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration concerning possible salmonella contamination in its peanut butter. PCA was a peanut butter ingredient supplier to Primrose Candy Company, the company that manufactures this product for GNC.

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.

This recall involves only GNC Triflex Peanut Butter Soft Chews with lot numbers ending in 8275 and 8255. The product's ten digit lot number can be found on the bottom of the product's package. No other GNC brand products have been impacted by the PCA recall.

The product has not been linked to a nationwide salmonella outbreak and there have been no reported cases of the salmonella illness associated with this product. Primrose Candy Company tests every lot of finished GNC Triflex Peanut Butter Soft Chews for salmonella and no salmonella contamination has been detected.

As part of its priority to ensure the safety and quality of all of its products, GNC is issuing the voluntary recall. GNC is working to remove the specified product from retail store shelves and encouraging consumers to verify if they have the specified product.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled product are urged to not consume and destroy the product. Consumers with questions or who would like a refund may contact GNC's Customer Service at 1-888-462-2548, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Customers with questions or concerns about their health should contact their doctor.

Arbonne International Voluntarily Recalls Figure 8 Peanut Butter Chews Due To Possible Health Risk

Contact:
Arbonne International, LLC
1-800-ARBONNE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Irvine, CA (January 22, 2009) – Arbonne International, LLC (“Arbonne”) today announced the voluntary recall of certain lots of its Arbonne Figure 8 Peanut Butter Chews because the products contain peanut butter that was manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), which is the focus of an ongoing Salmonella investigation. This recall is part of the nationwide recall initiated by PCA.

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 bacteria, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Website at www.cdc.gov.

Consumers with questions or concerns about their health or observe symptoms should contact their health care provider or go to a hospital.


Arbonne Figure 8 Chews are distributed nationwide through independent Arbonne consultants. The Arbonne Figure 8 Chews affected by this recall are ONLY the Peanut Butter Chews from the following lot numbers (with shipping dates ranging from October 27, 2008 to January 19, 2009):

A8296-8291 / EXPIRATION DATE 10/2009
A8331-8291 / EXPIRATION DATE 10/2009
A8331-8309 / EXPIRATION DATE 11/2009
B8331-8309 / EXPIRATION DATE 11/2009
C8331-8309 / EXPIRATION DATE 11/2009
A8336-8291 / EXPIRATION DATE 10/2009

These chews were sold in individual packages and as a component of the Go Figure 8 30-Day Program Set and the Figure 8 Ready, Set, Go! Vanilla product bundles. The lot number for Arbonne Figure 8 Peanut Butter Chews may be found on the lower left back panel of the bag containing the product. If consumers are unable to locate the lot number, they should contact Arbonne's Customer Service Center for assistance.

In addition to Arbonne's removal of recalled products from its inventory, Arbonne is requesting that consumers destroy recalled product. Arbonne will, at a consumer's choice, replace the product with Arbonne Figure 8 Chocolate Chews or refund the money paid for the recalled product. In order to exchange product or receive a refund, the consumer must provide the lot number of the recalled product. If Arbonne consumers are unsure if they have the recalled product, they are requested to contact the Arbonne Customer Service Center. Requests for refunds, product exchanges or other questions should be addressed to Arbonne's Customer Service Center at 1-800-ARBONNE.

Parker Products, Inc. Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Certain Peanut Butter Products

Contact:
Parker Products, Inc.
800-433-5749

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Fort Worth, TX, January 22, 2009 – Parker Products, Inc. is announcing a voluntary recall of certain Peanut Butter products because they may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products contain peanut butter supplied by Peanut Corporation of America, which is the subject of the ongoing investigation concerning the recent Salmonella outbreaks. Neither Parker Products nor its customers have received any reports of illness connected to any of these products.

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 company has already notified all of its customers who have received the products in question and directed them to remove the affected products from their distribution. The products are sold nationwide in bulk pack cases as an ingredient to manufacturers & companies for private label.  None of these products sold directly to consumers.

The following products with the codes listed below are subject to this recall. No other products are impacted.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup 1442
Manufactured on 11/6/08, lot code 08296, 30 pound case.
Peanut Butter Cookies & Crème Organic Bark 2348
Manufactured on 10/3/08, lot code 08277, 10 pound case.
Peanut Butter Milk Blend 2310
Manufactured on 07/31/08, lot code 08184, 30 pound case.
 
This immediate action is being taken out of Parker Products' commitment to provide high quality products, always placing the health and safety of its consumers as its first priority. Consumers should dispose of the product listed above. Consumers with questions regarding this recall may contact Parker Products at 800-433-5749.