Monday, February 2, 2009

Peanut Recalls

To see the latest Peanut Recalls (related to the Georgia plant contamination which has provoked a nationwide recall of peanut products) please click Here to Read More

Please note a number of recent automotive recalls posted Feb 2.

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Saturday, January 24, 2009

Brent and Sam’s Announces Nation Wide Recall of Two Varieties of Archer Farms Brand Cookies

Media Contact:
Heather Woolford
Office: 410-234-2519/Cell: 410-375-2334

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — North Little Rock, AR. – January 23, 2009 — North Little Rock-based Brent and Sam’s announced today a voluntary recall of two flavors of Archer Farms cookies as a precautionary measure due to the recall expansion of Peanut Corporation of America’s Blakely, Georgia facility, which is the subject of an FDA investigation concerning the recent salmonella outbreak.

The recalled Archer Farms cookie items contain peanut butter supplied by Peanut Corporation of America. There are no reported illnesses associated with these cookie items, which are sold at Target and Super Target stores nationwide. Included in the recall are:

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Brent and Sam’s Announces a Nationwide Recall of One Variety of Sam’s Choice Brand Cookies

Media Contact:
Heather Woolford
Office: 410-234-2519/Cell: 410-375-2334

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –North Little Rock, AR. – January 23, 2009 — North Little Rock-based Brent and Sam’s announced today a voluntary recall of one flavor of Sam’s Choice Cookies as a precautionary measure due to the recall expansion by Peanut Corporation of America’s Blakely, Georgia facility, which is the subject of an FDA investigation concerning the recent salmonella outbreak.

The recalled Sam’s Choice cookie item contains peanut butter supplied by Peanut Corporation of America. There are no reported illnesses associated with this cookie item, which was sold at Wal Mart stores nationwide. Included in the recall is:

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Whole Foods Market Recalls “Whole Foods Carob Energee Nuggets”

Whole Foods Market Recalls “Whole Foods Carob Energee Nuggets”
Media Contact:
Libba Letton
(512) 542-3031

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — AUSTIN, TX. (January 23, 2009) – Whole Foods Market today announced a recall of its Whole Foods Carob Energee Nuggets in four states because they 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.

The recalled products were distributed to Whole Foods Market stores in California, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada. The product comes in a nine-ounce, clear plastic package with a label reading “Whole Foods Carob Energee Nuggets” and bears a UPC of 999482-000274. All lot codes are being recalled.

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Amway Global Initiates Nationwide Recall of NUTRILITE Energy Bars Because of Possible Health Risk

Contact:
Robin A. Luymes
616/787-6338

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Ada, MI — January 23, 2009 — Amway Global is initiating a voluntary recall on three of our NUTRILITE® energy bars because we have been informed that Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) is one of the peanut paste suppliers that our vendor used to make our energy bars. The FDA and other regulatory agencies have indicated that PCA is the focus of their investigation concerning a recent Salmonella outbreak thought to be caused by contaminated peanut butter. Amway Global has taken this voluntary step as a precaution while the FDA continues its investigation into the unresolved national outbreak. No other NUTRILITE products are involved in the recall.

NUTRILITE® energy bars are sold nationwide through direct sales. The products, SKUs, and manufacturing lots are being recalled are:


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Friday, January 23, 2009

Trader Joe’s Announces Voluntary Recall of Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Chewy Coated & Drizzled Granola Bars, Nutty Chocolate Chewy Coated &

Trader Joe’s Announces Voluntary Recall of Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Chewy Coated & Drizzled Granola Bars, Nutty Chocolate Chewy Coated & Drizzled Granola Bars and Sutter’s Formula Cookies Due to Possible Health Risk
Contact:

Alison Mochizuki
(626) 599-3779

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — (January 22, 2009) Monrovia, CA - Trader Joe’s today issued a voluntary recall for three private label products: Peanut Butter Chewy Coated & Drizzled Granola Bars, 7.4-ounce (UPC 88713), Nutty Chocolate Chewy Coated & Drizzled Granola Bars 7.4-ounce (UPC 88721) and Sutter’s Formula Cookies, 16-ounce (SKU 00176) because the products contain peanut butter that was manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), which is the focus of an ongoing Salmonella investigation.

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail and 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 web-site at www.cdc.gov.

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

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.

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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.

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Jimmy’s Cookies Issues Nationwide Recall of Various Peanut Butter Cookies Due to Possible Health Risk

Contact:
Jimmy’s Cookies
1-800-937-5050

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — January 22, 2009 — Jimmy’s Chocolate Chip Cookies, Inc. of Fair Lawn, NJ is recalling Jimmy’s Cookies and One Smart Cookie Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk cookies in retail pack sizes 4 oz, 12.5 oz, and 18 oz. and cookie dough in 15 lb, 20 lb and 25 lb foodservice pack sizes with pack dates 12/4/08 - 1/14/09. These cookies were made with peanut butter purchased from Peanut Corporation of America which has been identified as a source of several salmonella outbreaks in recent weeks.

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, 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.

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Perry’s Ice Cream Company Adds Two Products to Voluntary Recall of Select Peanut Butter Ice Cream Products

Contact:
Marissa Wilson
716.542.5492 X274

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Buffalo, N.Y. – January 22, 2009 – Perry’s Ice Cream today announced an update to their January 17, 2009 voluntary recall of select ice cream products containing peanut butter because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The ice cream contains peanut butter supplied by Peanut Corporation of America, which is the subject of an FDA investigation concerning recent Salmonella outbreaks.

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.

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Kroger Recalls Additional Select Ice Cream Product Due to Possible Health Risk

Kroger Recalls Additional Select Ice Cream Product Due to Possible Health Risk
Corrects identifying “Sell by” date on one product recalled Monday
Media Contact:
Meghan Glynn
(513) 762-1304

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — CINCINNATI, Ohio, January 20, 2009 – The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) said today it is recalling the “Light” version of its Private Selection Light Peanut Butter Passion Ice Cream sold in select stores because the product was associated with peanut butter supplied by Peanut Corporation of America and may be contaminated with Salmonella. Stores under the following names are included in this recall: City Market, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, King Soopers, QFC and Smith’s. This is an expansion of a recall Kroger initiated Monday, January 19.

Stores the company operates under the following names did not receive any of the ice cream being recalled: Kroger, Ralphs, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co., Jay C, Scott’s, Owen’s, Baker’s, Gerbes, Hilander and Pay Less.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with the ice cream.

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

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.


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Chef Jay’s Food Products Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Products Containing Peanut Butter Due to Possible Health Risk

hef Jay’s Food Products Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Products Containing Peanut Butter Due to Possible Health Risk
Peanut Butter Used in These Products May Be Contaminated with Salmonella

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Las Vegas, Nev. (Jan 21, 2009) – Chef Jay’s Food Products today announced a voluntary recall of some of its branded food products that contain peanut butter because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products contain peanut butter manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). As you may be aware, Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) voluntarily has recalled certain lots of its peanut butter and peanut butter paste because these products could be contaminated with Salmonella. Chef Jay’s Food Products has identified (5) five items that contain the specified lots of peanut butter recalled by PCA. The following products, in all sizes and packages, with the “Best By” dates ranging from 06/Sept/09 thru 16/Jan/10 are included in the recall:

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

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.

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South Bend Chocolate Company Extends Nationwide Recall of Candy Containing Peanut Butter Because of Possible Salmonella Contamination

South Bend Chocolate Company Extends Nationwide Recall of Candy Containing Peanut Butter Because of Possible Salmonella Contamination
Contact:
Mark Tarner
574-233-2577

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — January 22, 2009 — The South Bend Chocolate Company today announced they have extended their voluntary recall of candy to additional products because they contain peanut butter from Peanut Corporation of America, which may be contaminated with Salmonella.

These products were sold via internet sales, mail order and may have been sold nationwide through our distributors to retail stores.

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.

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

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.


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Aspen Hills, Inc. Announces Voluntary Product Recall of Certain Cookie Dough Products

Aspen Hills, Inc. Announces Voluntary Product Recall of Certain Cookie Dough Products
Contact:
Aspen Hills, Inc.
888-273-0302

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Garner, IA, January 22, 2009 – Aspen Hills, Inc. is announcing a voluntary recall of certain cookie dough products because the dough may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled cookie dough contains peanut butter supplied by Peanut Corporation of America, which is the subject of the ongoing investigation concerning the recent Salmonella outbreaks. Neither Aspen Hills 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.

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Best Brands Corp. Announces Voluntary Recall of Peanut Butter Frozen Cookie Dough

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.

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Lovin Oven, LLC Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Health Valley Organic Peanut Crunch Chewy Granola Bars

Lovin Oven, LLC Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Health Valley Organic Peanut Crunch Chewy Granola Bars
Contact:
Lovin Oven, LLC
1-800-434-4246

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Irwindale, CA, January 21, 2009 – Lovin Oven, LLC of Irwindale, CA announced that it has taken the precautionary measure of voluntarily recalling certain Health Valley Organic Peanut Crunch Chewy Granola Bars because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The bars contain peanut butter supplied by Peanut Corporation of America, which is the subject of an FDA investigation concerning recent Salmonella outbreaks. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled bars and no other types of Health Valley brand bars are being recalled.

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 (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with salmonella can result in the organism getting into the blood stream and producing more severe illness 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.

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

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 .


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