Subject: Various food recalls containing hydrolyzed vegetable protein suspected of being contaminated with Salmonella tennessee
Date: 3/5/2010; 16:58:02
Message#: 101558-3-5-2010-PHUP
Contact Info: Alan L. Talarsky, NJDHSS/CEHS/Food and Drug Safety Program
Phone: 609-588-3123; Email:
at2@njlincs.netAttachments: None
Please review the following message from Alan Talarsky, Environmental Scientist 1, Food and Drug Safety Program, DHSS regarding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Class 1 recalls of various hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP)-containing foods due to their association with Best Food Flavors, Inc. which has implicated as the source of Salmonella tennessee.
1. T. Marzetti Company today announced as a precautionary measure that it is voluntarily recalling certain production codes of T. Marzetti Veggie Dips, Oak Lake Chip Dips and Great Value Chip Dips because an ingredient used in the product 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. There have been no reports of illnesses associated with the identified products, and no other types, varieties of flavors of products are affected by this recall.
Products subject to this recall that were distributed nationwide in the United States under the T. Marzetti brand in plastic tubs and sold in the produce section include:
T. Marzetti Southwest Ranch Veggie Dip, 15.5 ounce (UPC 70200 52004)
Best By dates: APR2010F, APR2810F, MAY1610F, MAY3110F, JUN0610F, JUN1410F, JUN1910F
T. Marzetti Fat Free Southwest Ranch Veggie Dip, 13 ounce (UPC 70200 52033)
Best By dates: MAY1610F, MAY3010F, JUN0810F, JUN1210F, JUN2510F
T. Marzetti Spinach Veggie Dip, 15 ounce (UPC 70200 52059)
Best By dates: APR1910F, MAY0910F, JUN0710F
Product distributed in the United States under the Great Value brand in plastic tubs and sold in the refrigerated section includes:
Great Value Ranch Chip Dip, 16 ounce (UPC 78742 43099)
Best By dates: 042810F, 050810F, 052910F, 053010F, 053110F, 060410F, 060510F, 061110F
T. Marzetti was notified by its supplier, Basic Food Flavors, Inc., of the recall of an ingredient used in these products due to potential Salmonella contamination.
T. Marzetti is working closely with Food and Drug Administration to conduct this voluntary recall.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are advised to discard these products or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers with questions about the recall should contact T. Marzetti Co. at 1-800-427-0147 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. EST or visit the company’s Website at www.marzetti.com2.
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2. Castella Imports of Hauppauge, NY, is voluntarily recalling Castella Chicken Soup Base because 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 product was made using hydrolyzed vegetable protein manufactured by Basic Food Flavors, Inc. Las Vegas, Nevada. Basic Food Flavors initiated a recall of the hydrolyzed vegetable protein due to Salmonella contamination.
Castella Chicken Soup Base is distributed nationwide to food service (25 lbs. product) and sold in retail stores (1 lb. product).
Castella Chicken Soup Base 1 lb. is packaged in an opaque plastic jar with a white cap, a gold seal, a light yellow label, and UPC code 7 50144 33000 5. The recalled lots are: 0912039918, 1001121915, 1002013074, and 1002194266. The expiration dates for the lots affected are 12-3-2010 through 2-28-2011.
Castella Chicken Soup Base 25 lb. is packed in an all white bucket, a yellow label, and UPC code 7 501144 3320 9. The recalled lots are: 0911259508, 0911259508A, 0912150738, 0912180973, 0912211087, 1001192342, 1001282925, 1002194267. The expiration dates for the lots affected are 11-25-2010 through 2-28-2011.
To date no illnesses have been associated with this product.
Consumers that have the product may return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Castella Imports at 631-231-5500, Monday thru Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.
Salmonella is a common food borne pathogen that can cause severe illnesses, including fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. While most individuals recover in three to five days without medical intervention, the infection can be life-threatening to young children, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems. Consumers with any of these symptoms should call their physician. For more information on Salmonella, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Website at http://www.cdc.gov1.
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3. Tim's Cascade Snacks of Algona, Washington is recalling 'HAWAIIAN® Kettle Style Potato Chips - SWEET MAUI ONION’ AND 'HAWAIIAN - SWEET MAUI ONION RINGS' because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
'Hawaiian® Kettle Style Potato Chips- Sweet Maui Onion' and 'Hawaiian- Sweet Maui Onion Rings' were distributed nationwide and in Canada through retail stores, distributors, direct delivery and internet sales. These products were sold as individual bags and as components of packs, including variety packs. No other 'Hawaiian' products are involved in this recall.
Only the following products are being recalled:
'Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips - Sweet Maui Onion'
With code dates MAR 09 10 up to and including JUN 07 10
BAG NET WT
UPC
1 ounce bags
1159400116
1.5 ounce bags
1159402213
2 ounce bags
1159420211
5 ounce bags
1159400503
8 ounce bags
1159410034
18 ounce bags
1159402005
32 ounce bags
1159403201
2 ounce 15 pack
Bag 1159420211
Box 1159499007
1.5 ounce
It’s Time for Tim’s Variety Pack, 36 count
Bag 1159402213
Tray 1159436001
70 gram bags
1159400704
210 gram bags
1159400754
908 gram bags
1159403201
'Hawaiian - Sweet Maui Onion Rings'
With code dates MAR 23 10 and all dates up to JUN 21 10
BAG NET WT
UPC
0.75 ounce bags
1159407501
1.5 ounce bags
1159402022
4 ounce bags
1159440401
42 gram bags
1159401501
There are no known illnesses reported.
The 'HAWAIIAN® Kettle Style Potato Chips - SWEET MAUI ONION' AND 'HAWAIIAN - SWEET MAUI ONION RINGS' are being recalled because they contain HVP (hydrolyzed vegetable protein) manufactured, distributed and recalled by Basic Food Flavors, Inc., Las Vegas, NV.
Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them and should return them to the retailer they were purchased from for a full refund. Tim's Cascade and our retailers are removing recalled product from retailers' shelves. As a result, consumers can be assured that all other Tim's Cascade products that remain on-shelf are safe and not subject to this recall. Consumers with questions may call 888-299-7646. Live assistance is 8am-4pm CST and a recording with all pertinent information runs continuously.
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4. Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. of Beaverton, OR is voluntarily recalling a limited number of products containing hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) that may be contaminated with Salmonella.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with these products.
Reser's is recalling the following items sold to retailers and distributors nationwide:
UPC Description Size / Packaging Use By Date
54627.20327 Ranch House Dressing 8 lb. Carton 1/23/10 - 4/27/10
71117.00171 Creamy Ranch Dip 8oz. Plastic Cup 5/12/10 - 6/9/10
71117.00240 Clam Dip 8oz. Plastic Cup 3/22/10 - 6/5/10
71117.00243 French Onion Dip 8oz. Plastic Cup 3/1/10 - 6/5/10
71117.00249 Cheese and Bacon Dip 8oz. Plastic Cup 4/2/10 - 5/27/10
71117.16981 Creamy Ranch Dip 8 lb. Carton 5/2/10 - 6/4/10
71117.17050 Creamy Ranch Dip 4oz. Plastic Cup 4/29/10 - 6/5/10
21130.06741 Redskin Potato Safeway 16oz. Plastic Container 3/14/10 - 4/10/10
81131.91681 Potato RedSkin Walmart 16oz. Plastic Container 12/27/09 - 4/6/10
81131.91687 Potato RedSkin Walmart 32oz. Plastic Container 12/27/09 - 4/6/10
71117.06031 Redskin Potato 5 lb. Plastic Tub 2/24/10 - 4/5/10
71117.14751 Ranch Dip 8 lb. Carton 4/25/10 - 6/5/10
These products should not be eaten. Customers may return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
No other Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. products are affected.
Reser's is notifying the FDA of this voluntary recall. Consumers with questions may contact Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. Consumer Hotline between the hours of 8am -5pm PST Monday through Friday at 1-888-230-0062 or see the FDA website at http://www.fda.gov.
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5. Homemade Gourmet of Canton, Texas is voluntarily recalling approximately 320 packages of 1.96 oz Tortilla Soup Mix, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
"Tortilla Soup Mix" is distributed nationwide via mail order delivery and through independent consultant sales. The recalled lots are S1004812411 and S1004912111, which were sold 2/17/2010 through 3/1/2010. All known purchasers of the 320 packages have been contacted and told to destroy them. A full refund has been offered to every customer and consultant.
"Tortilla Soup Mix" is packaged in clear plastic packages with red and beige labeling. The product was sold individually in a 1.96 oz (55.6 g) pouch, and as part of two kits including the "Let’s Make Dinner Collection (stock #40.1032) or the "$800 pre-select" order for consultants (stock #37.0320).
To date, no known illnesses have been associated with this product.
The "Tortilla Soup Mix" was made using Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP), manufactured by Basic Food Flavors, Inc., Las Vegas, Nevada. The HVP had tested positive for Salmonella at its original manufacturing plant Basic Food Flavors, Inc.
This product should be destroyed immediately. Consumers with questions should contact Homemade Gourmet Customer Service Department at 1-888-477-2848 (Monday – Friday 8-5 C.S.T.) for replacement, substitution or refund.
At this time, FDSP is recommending that local health department officials, during the course of routine inspections, verify that the recalled products are not remaining on retail food establishments' shelves or offered in foodservice operations for consumption. If any developments or requests for assistance from FDA or CDC are received, FDSP will promptly notify you.
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