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Castella Imports, Inc. Conducts Nationwide Recall of Castella Chicken Soup Base Because of Possible Health Risk
Contact:
Chris Valsamos, Vice President
631-231-5500
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- March 02, 2010 - 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.
Homemade Gourmet Voluntarily Recalls "Tortilla Soup Mix" Because of Possible Health Risk
Contact:
Homemade Gourmet
1000 Homemade Way
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 287-1000
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 3, 2010 - 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, 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.
"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
Reser's Fine Foods Inc Press Release
Company Contact:
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
15570 SW Jenkins Road
Beaverton, Oregon 97006
Steve Loehndorf , Technical Services Director
503-643-6431
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 3, 2010 - Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. of Beaverton, OR has been notified by a supplier that certain seasoning ingredients it supplied to Reser's contain hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) that may 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 people may experience fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (which may be bloody) and abdominal pain. In rare cases the organism can get into the bloodstream and cause more severe complications including endocarditis, arthritis and arterial infections such as infected aneurysms. For more information, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website at www.cdc.gov1. As a precautionary measure, Reser's is voluntarily recalling a limited number of products.
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.
Arnold Price
Food Inspector
Westford Board of Health
978-692-5509
aprice@westfordma.gov
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