Friday, May 3, 2013
Nestlé USA voluntarily recalled four different frozen pizzas because the pizza may contain fragments of clear plastic, the company announced Friday.
Nestlé USA has voluntarily recalled four different frozen pizzas sold in the United States because the pizza may contain fragments of clear plastic, the company announced on Friday. The recall includes: The company said in a release that it made the recall because some people had found small fragments of plastic on the CPK Crispy Thin Crust White pizza, which it said was related to a lot of spinach received from a supplier. While the company received no complaints to date on the other three varieties that used the spinach, it recalled the additional varieties out of caution. If you bought the above brands, contact Nestlé USA Consumer Services at 800-456-4394 or nestlepizza@casupport.com for further instructions, Monday through Friday, …
Monday, April 15, 2013
A Louisiana company, Manda, has expanded its recall to Georgia and other states.
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Monday, April 15
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday (April 12) that Manda Packing Company, a Louisiana distributor, is recalling roast beef, ham, turkey breast, tasso pork, ham shanks, hog head cheese, corned beef and pastrami. The federal agency confirmed the products were shipped for distribution and to deli stores in Georgia and several other states. The recall is due to a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Kroger announced on April 11 that the recall affected its stores in Texas and Louisiana. There has been no word since then about the expanded recall, according to the Kroger website. Approximately eight types of meat sold under 41 different names with various “sell by” dates are listed…
Friday, April 5, 2013
The voluntary recall has been expanded to include all products from its Waycross, Ga. plant due to possible E.Coli contamination. No deaths have been reported, but seven people have been hospitalized.
Due to possible contamination with Escherichia coli O121 bacteria (“E. Coli O121”), Rich Products Corporation of Buffalo, NY, has expanded its voluntary recall to include all products from its Waycross, Ga. plant. According to a press release posted on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website, the recall has been expanded to include all products produced at its Waycross, Georgia plant with “Best By” dates ranging from Jan. 1, 2013 to Sept. 29, 2014. This was due to possible contamination with Escherichia coli O121 bacteria (“E. coli O121”). The expanded recall is in addition to products recalled on March 28, 2013. Rich Products press release states that the Center for Disease Control has reported 24 cases of E. coli 0121 in 15 states…
Sunday, March 31, 2013
The products could be infected with Listeria monocytogenes.
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Sunday, March 31
Publix Super Markets has issued a voluntary recall for Publix Deli Tri Fruit and Grain Salad since it may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The company was notified of the potential contamination from their supplier, Allison's Gourmet Kitchens, according to a press release on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website. Publix Deli Tri Fruit and Grain Salad, UPC # 41415-39662, was distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee. Product was sold in pre-packaged 12 ounce containers, and this recall involves all product sold from December 2012 through March 26, 2013. The following information on the effects of contamination were given: "Consumption of products containing Listeria monocytogenes can cause …
Saturday, March 30, 2013
The voluntary food recall includes certain batches of Mini Quesadillas, Mini Pizza Slices, Philly Cheese Steaks and Mozzarella bites sold nationwide in November 2012.
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Saturday, March 30
Due to possible contamination with Escherichia coli O121 bacteria (“E. Coli O121”), Rich Products Corporation of Buffalo, NY, issued a voluntary recall of the following products: These were produced from November 12, 2012 to November 19, 2012. According to a press relase posted on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website, symptoms of the illness include: Mild to severe diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Blood is often seen in the stool. Usually little or no fever is present. Although most healthy adults can recover completely within 5-10 days, certain individuals can develop a complication called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) which can cause the kidneys to fail. HUS is most likely to occur in young children and the elderly. The …
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
The voluntary recall was issued March 6, 2013. These items were sold nationwide between Jan. 17 and Feb. 28, 2013.
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Wednesday, March 6
Peachtree Corners shoppers, Bumble Bee announced today that it is recalling some of its tuna products. The US Food and Drug Administration reports on its website that Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, has issued a voluntary recall on specific codes of 5-ounce Chunk White Albacore and Chunk Light Tuna products. The recall was issued on March 6, 2013 because the products do not meet the company’s standards for seal tightness. The products under this recall were distributed for retail sale nationwide between January 17, 2013, and February 28, 2013. Full details of the products in question can be found on the FDA website. Bumble Bee Foods SVP of Technical Services and Corporate Quality Assurance Steve Mavity said: “Due to can integrity concerns, our top …
Saturday, February 23, 2013
The products were distributed in Georgia and surrounding states and may contain small pieces of plastic, likely from gloves.
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Saturday, February 23
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced a product recall due to the possible presence of small pieces of plastic, likely from gloves. Smithfield Packing Company of Virginia is recalling approximately 38,000 pounds of pork sausage that may contain small pieces of plastic, likely from gloves. The following products are subject to recall: Click here to view the product label. According to the announcement, the problem was discovered after the company received two consumer complaints. Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Wendy Johnson, manager of Consumer Affairs, at 1-877-933-4625. Subscribe to the free Peachtree Corners Patch newsletter and get community news, events and …
Monday, February 4, 2013
The cinnamon flavored cake has been recalled in four states, including Georgia, due to nuts which may not be listed in the ingredients.
Kroger grocery stores have issued a recall of a bakery item in the middle of the carnival season. They are recalling their Bakery Mardi Gras King Cake Cinnamon because it may contain pecans not listed on the label. The cake was sold in Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and eastern Tennessee. It has a sell by date of February 7, 2013 and the UPC code 4157327767. If you purchased the cake between December 30, 2012 and February 4, 2013, you can return it to your local Kroger for a full refund or replacement. Kroger has removed the product from their store shelves. Customers with questions can call Kroger toll-free at 800-KROGERS (800-576-4377) or visit www.kroger.com/recalls.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
The manufacturer said the packaging fails to list the allergen milk as an ingredient, though it is used in the snack.
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Wednesday, January 9
If you like Somersault Snack Co.'s Cinnamon Crunch snack, beware if you have milk allergies. Tuesday, Somersault Snack Co., in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is voluntarily recalling all packages of Somersaults Cinnamon Crunch products with sell by dates of 8/30/2013 or earlier. The packaging of the affected Somersaults Cinnamon Crunch products fails to list milk as an ingredient/allergen contained in the product. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of an allergic reaction if they consume these products. The product was distributed to retail stores nationwide. No allergic reactions have been reported. Somersault Snack is voluntarily recalling approximately 36,757 cases of the …
Friday, December 7, 2012
FreeBird chicken patties and nuggets processed by company's Peachtree Corners plant may contain pieces of plastic. No injuries or illnesses reported.
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Friday, December 7, 2012
Suzanna's Kitchen in Duluth, GA, has issued a recall for about 35,800 pounds of breaded chicken products it processed because they may contain pieces of plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Thursday, Dec. 6. The products subject to recall include: The nuggets and patties marked USDA-inspected were produced on March 15, 2012, and Sept. 6, 2011, for a separate federally inspected establishment and distributed to retail stores nationwide. FreeBird chicken products are organic and antibiotic-free. The problem was discovered as a result of consumer complaints about finding pieces of plastic in the products, according to FSIS. The plastic pieces may have originated from the plastic …
