Guest guest Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 There are 3 today: *Shapiro Produce Recalls of J.J. Kelly Snacks Because of Possible Health Risk Belfonte Ice Cream and Dairy Foods Co. Announces Voluntary Recall of Ice Cream Due to Possible Health Risk House of Spices (India) Inc. Recalls Laxmi Hot & Spicy Peanuts Because Of Possible Health Risk* Recall -- Firm Press Release FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. 1.Shapiro Produce Recalls of J.J. Kelly Snacks Because of Possible Health Risk *Contact:* James Schofield (617) 381-6707 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* - February 6, 2009 -- *Shapiro Produce *of* Everett, Massachusetts* is voluntarily recallinga variety of snack mix products containing peanuts because they have 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. *JJ Kelly Snacks** *were distributed in* **New Hampshire**, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts through** **grocery stores, and supermarkets.*** *The recalled products are pa**c*kaged in clear plastic packages, and range between 8oz to 9oz., under the J.J. Kelly label as listed below: *Mountain Mix*, UPC 007626863630, 8.5oz packages, J.J. Kelly Snacks, expiration dates between 02/2008 to 02/2010. *Oriental Mix,* UPC 007626863631, 8oz packages, J.J. Kelly Snacks, expiration dates between 02/2008 to 02/2010. *Yogurt Trail Mix, *UPC 007626863632, 8oz packages, J.J. Kelly Snacks, expiration dates between 02/2008 to 02/2010. *Raisin Nut Mix,* UPC 007626863634, 8.5oz packages, J.J. Kelly Snacks, expiration dates between 02/2008 to 02/2010. *Banana Sesame Crunch*, UPC 007626863638, 9oz packages, J.J. Kelly Snacks, expiration dates between 02/2008 to 02/2010. No Illnesses have been reported to date. This voluntary recall has been initiated in response to a series of recalls coming from suppliers who used products coming from Peanut Corporation of America Blakely plant since January 2007. The FDA is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella targeted at that plant during this time period. Consumers that have this product should not consume it. They should discard the snacks but may take the packaging back to the location of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at *617-381-6707 from Monday -- Friday 8 am to 5pm EST. * FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. 2. Belfonte Ice Cream and Dairy Foods Co. Announces Voluntary Recall of Ice Cream Due to Possible Health Risk *Contact:* Belfonte Ice Cream & Dairy Foods Company 1511 Brooklyn Ave. Kansas City, MO 64127 Tel: 816-231-2000 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* -- Kansas City, MO (February 6, 2009) Belfonte Ice Cream and Dairy Foods Company has initiated a recall of a peanut containing ice cream produced at our Kansas City, MO plant 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 products included in this recall are: *ITEM* *UPC* *DATES* Belfonte ½ Gal. Square Home Run Sundae 83057-01023-9 04/08/2009 and 05/29/2009 This ice cream is sold in retail and convenience stores in Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma. There have been no reported illnesses related to our products to date. The Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) notified our supplier of a blend of nuts, that the peanuts they had received have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. These peanuts have been used in the manufacture of ice cream by Belfonte Ice Cream and Dairy Foods Company. Belfonte Ice Cream and Dairy Foods Company has switched to a different peanut supplier on February 5, 2009 and any lots not listed above are not under recall. Belfonte Ice Cream and Dairy Foods Company uses dedicated production lines and has a long history of making safe and delicious products. We will work closely with the FDA in their on-going investigation of the potentially contaminated peanuts. Belfonte Ice Cream and Dairy Foods Company is notifying our direct customers by phone and/or in writing of the recalled products that contains PCA's peanuts. Consumers with recalled products may either discard them or return them to the store of purchase for a refund. Consumers with questions may contact Belfonte Ice Cream and Dairy Foods at 816-231-2000. Consumers may also visit the FDA website at www.fda.gov <http://www.fda.gov/> for an updated list of products being recalled because of this problem. 3. House Of Spices (India) Inc. Recalls Laxmi Hot & Spicy Peanuts Because Of Possible Health Risk *Contact:* Insert name here Insert phone number here *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* -- February 6, 2009 -- HOUSE OF SPICES (INDIA) INC. of FLUSHING, NY is recalling 30 LB. Boxes of *LAXMI HOT & SPICY PEANUTS*, because the products have the potential to be contaminated with /Salmonella/. This action is a result of the PCA expanded recall of January 28, 2009 for all products manufactured in their Blakely, Georgia facility since January 1, 2007. /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 c/an 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 <http://www.cdc.gov/> . LAXMI HOT & SPICY PEANUTS were distributed to direct accounts located in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and California. The LAXMI HOT & SPICY PEANUTS were packed in 30 LB. cardboard boxes with *ITEM CODE: NUPEHLX1CS*. No illnesses have been reported to date. Customers that have purchased *LAXMI HOT & SPICY PEANUTS with ITEM CODE NUPEHLX1CS *are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Customers with questions may contact the company at 1-718-507-4900. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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