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Food and Drug Administration--Recalls

Recall information from FDA
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:42:00 GMT

Publix Issues Recall for Assorted Flavors of Empanadas (March 14)

Publix Super Markets is issuing a voluntary recall on all codes of prepackaged 2 and 4-pack Apple, Pineapple and Pumpkin Empanadas sold in retail bakeries due to the undeclared milk ingredient. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

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Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:48:00 GMT

Slade Gorton and Co. Recalls Icybay Cooked Langostinos Because of Possible Health Risk (March 14)

The product retails in one pound, clear plastic package marked with UPC 0-73129-61672-8 on the top and with an expiration date of June 2009 and is distributed under the brand name of "ICYBAY". The product also was distributed to wholesale accounts, also under the "ICYBAY" brand, in five pound clear plastic packages containing either 70-90 count, 90-125 count or 120-150 count. This recall involves production dates of July 18, 2007 through August 13, 2007 and/or Julian dates of 199 through 232.

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Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:58:00 GMT

Alaz Fine Food Corp. Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Delta Brand Golden Raisins (March 6)

ALAZ FINE FOOD CORP is recalling Delta brand Golden Raisins because it contains undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.

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Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:43:00 GMT

The Hartz Mountain Corporation Recalls Vitamin Care for Cats Because of Possible Health Risk (March 7)

The Hartz Mountain Corporation is voluntarily recalling a second specific lot of Hartz Vitamin Care for Cats due to concerns that bottles within the lot may have been potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Hartz is fully cooperating with the US Food and Drug Administration in this voluntary recall. Hartz recalled a specific lot code of Hartz Vitamin Care for Cats last November due to similar concerns. Both lot codes were manufactured for Hartz by UFAC (USA) Inc. in 2007, and were removed from distribution last November. However, bottles from the second lot had been shipped to customers prior to their having been removed from distribution.

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Sat, 08 Mar 2008 13:44:00 GMT

Algae Bloom Prompts DSHS to Close 3 Bays to Shellfish Harvesting, Issue Recall (March 7)

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has closed Aransas, Corpus Christi and Copano bays to shellfish harvesting and has issued a recall of oysters, clams and mussels because of an algae bloom. DSHS officials say high concentrations of the Dinophysis organism have been found in several locations in the area. The toxin produced by this algae bloom, okadaic acid, can accumulate in shellfish tissue and cause diarrhetic shellfish poisoning, or DSP, in people who consume oysters, clams or mussels. Cooking does not destroy the toxin.

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Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:42:00 GMT

New BCN Trading Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Asian Boy Sweet Ginger (Feb. 11)

New BCN Trading Inc. of South Plainfield, NJ is recalling 7 oz. plastic tubs of Asian Boy Brand Dried Ginger because the product contains undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this product. The Asian Boy Brand Dried Ginger, a product of Vietnam, was distributed to retail stores in NJ, NY, FL, MD, VA, CT, MA, OH and PA in an uncoded 7 oz. plastic tub.

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Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:42:00 GMT

Limited Number of Aunt Jemima Pancake and Waffle Mix Products Recalled for Possible Health Risk (March 4)

The Quaker Oats Co. announced the products in the recall are a small quantity of Aunt Jemima Pancake and Waffle Mix: Original, Original Complete and Buttermilk Complete, which may have potential salmonella contamination. No other Aunt Jemima, frozen Aunt Jemima or Quaker products are affected.

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Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:25:00 GMT

Gorton's Seafood Recalls 6 Crispy Battered Fish Fillets Due to Possible Adulteration (Feb. 29)

Gorton's Seafood, based in Gloucester, Mass., is voluntarily recalling one frozen seafood product with a specific date code because the product may have been adulterated with pills. While there has been only one isolated case of adulteration and no reports of illness from the product, the company is taking this action as a precautionary measure.

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Sun, 02 Mar 2008 21:21:00 GMT

Actavis Recalls Remaining Fentanyl Patches in the US as Precaution (Mar. 1)

This recall is an expansion of the Company's initial recall of fourteen lots of Fentanyl transdermal patches announced on February 17, 2008. That recall was due to the identification of a possible fold-over defect present in the product that potentially could cause leakage of the fentanyl gel. The remaining lots of Fentanyl transdermal system patches are being recalled as a precautionary measure because Actavis lacks assurance that all patches are free from defects.

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Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:33:00 GMT

Palo Alto Labs Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Aspire36 and Aspire Lite, two Products Marketed as Dietary Supplements (Feb. 28)

Palo Alto Labs is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of the company's supplement products sold under the name Aspire36 and Aspire Lite. Palo Alto Labs is conducting this recall after being informed by representatives of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that lab analysis by FDA of Aspire36 and Aspire Lite samples found that the products contained Aildenafil in trace amounts and Dimethyl sildenafil thione (sulfoaildenafil) a purported analog of Sildenafil, an FDA-approved drug used as treatment for male Erectile Dysfunction (ED).

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Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:10:00 GMT

Baxter to Proceed with Recall of Remaining Heparin Sodium Vial Products (Feb. 28)

Baxter International Inc. announced today that the company is proceeding with the voluntary recall of all remaining lots and doses of its heparin sodium injection multi-dose, single-dose vials and HEP-LOCK heparin flush products.

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Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:58:00 GMT

Walker's Food Products Company Recalls Four Bean Salad Because Of Possible Health Risk (Feb. 28)

Walker's Food Products Company of North Kansas, Missouri, is recalling its 16oz., 5-lb. and 10-lb. containers of Four Bean Salad because of potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product, even if it does not look or smell spoiled.

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Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:48:00 GMT

Summit Import Corporation Issues an Alert on Uneviscerated Fish (Feb. 12)

Summit Import Corp. is recalling all packages of Sum Cheong Lung brand Dried Fish discovered by New York State Dept. of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors during a routine inspection and subsequent analysis of the product by Food Laboratory personnel confirming that the fish had not been eviscerated prior to processing. This product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores, which can cause Botulism, a serious and potentially fatal foodborne illness.

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Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:31:00 GMT

Wang Globalnet Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Eggs, Peanuts and Milk Allergens in Lotte Margaret Brand Korean Cracker (Feb. 14)

Wang Globalnet is recalling 19 gram packages of Lotte Margaret Brand Korean Cracker because they may contain undeclared eggs, peanuts and milk allergens. Consumers who are allergic to eggs, peanuts and milk may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. The product comes in a 19 gram cardboard box marked with item#: 00438 on the top and a code date of 08.08.06.B2 stamped on the side. The recalled packages of Lotte Margaret Brand Korean Cracker were distributed nationwide in retail stores.

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Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:09:00 GMT

Lion Pavilion Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Grassplot Brand Dried Pachyrhizus (Feb. 15)

Lion Pavilion LTD. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling 8 ounce packages of Grassplot brand Dried Pachyrhizus because they contain undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. The product comes in an uncoded 8 ounce, clear plastic package. The recalled packages of Grassplot brand Dried Pachyrhizus were distributed nationwide.

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