McCormick & Company Initiates Recall Due to Possible Health Risk from HVP Ingredient
For information contact:
McCormick Corporate Communications: John McCormick 410-771-7110
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 5, 2010 - Sparks, MD - McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) is initiating a recall of products manufactured with HVP (hydrolyzed vegetable protein) supplied by Basic Food Flavors of Las Vegas, Nevada, because the ingredient has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
"Consumption of products containing Salmonella 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."
To date, no illnesses have been associated with these McCormick products. For updated information, go to the CDC and FDA websites.
Recalled products were distributed nationwide and sold in retail stores. Two of the recalled products were also distributed for sale in international markets. The following products are being recalled.
McCormick French Onion Dip Mix sold in 0.53-ounce packages, shipped nationwide and outside the U.S.
McCormick French Onion Dip Mix Under UPC code 52100168609 "BEST BUY" Dates |
OCT 06 11 | OCT 07 11 | NOV 03 11 | NOV 06 11 | DEC 04 11 | JAN 04 12 | JAN 23 12 |
McCormick Vegetable Dip Mix sold in 1.25-ounce packages, shipped nationwide.
McCormick Vegetable Dip Mix Under UPC code 52100063850 "BEST BUY" Dates |
JUN 08 11 | JUL 09 11 | JUL 28 11 |
McCormick Onion Gravy Mix sold in 0.87-ounce packages, shipped nationwide and outside the U.S.
McCormick Onion Gravy Dip Mix Under UPC code 52100098807 "BEST BUY" Dates |
OCT 08 11 | OCT 11 11 | OCT 17 11 | OCT 18 11 |
NOV 01 11 | NOV 03 11 | NOV 15 11 | NOV 17 11 |
DEC 01 11 | DEC 02 11 | DEC 28 11 | DEC 29 11 |
JAN 22 12 | JAN 23 12 | JAN 26 12 | JAN 30 12 |
FEB 12 12 | FEB 13 12 | | |
McCormick Corn Bread Stuffing sold in 42-ounce (2 lb. 10 oz.) containers, shipped to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania.
McCormick Corn Bread Stuffing Under UPC code 5210057199 Product Codes |
4519BH | 4520BH | 5019BH |
Contact the McCormick Consumer Hotline at 1-800-632-5847 or consumer_affairs@mccormick.com for a replacement or reimbursement. Live assistance is available on the Hotline from 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday and 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST on Saturday and Sunday.
Fresh Food Concepts Announces a Voluntary Recall of Spinach Dips Due to Possible Health Risk
Media Contact:
Bob Steinbaugh,
Tel: 714-562-5000
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- March 5, 2010 - Buena Park, CA – As a precautionary measure, Fresh Food Concepts, Inc. announced, it is voluntarily recalling certain production codes of Delicioso, De la Casa, Rojo's and Fresh Food Concepts brand Spinach Dips and Fresh Food Concepts Spinach Dip with Yogurt because an ingredient used in those products has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. 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.gov.1
Products subject to this recall that were distributed nationwide in plastic tubs and sold in the refrigerated section include:
Delicioso Spinach Dip, 12 oz (UPC 29358 10031) with USE BY dates 04/30/10 and before.
De la Casa Spinach Dip, 32 oz (UPC 29358 11273) with USE BY dates 04/30/10 and before.
Rojo's Garden Fresh Spinach Dip, 14 oz (UPC 47502 48003) with USE BY dates 04/30/10 and before.
Fresh Food Concepts Garden Fresh Spinach Dip, 16 oz (UPC 29358 11364) with USE BY dates 04/30/10 and before.
Fresh Food Concepts Spinach Dip with Real Yogurt, 12 oz (UPC 47502 48151) with USE BY dates 04/30/10 and before.
There have been no reports of illnesses associated with the identified products, and no other varieties or types of flavors of products made by Fresh Food Concepts are affected by this recall.
The Spinach Dip products were 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. Because the safety of our consumers is our top priority and out of an abundance of caution, Fresh Food Concepts has voluntarily recalled these products.
Fresh Food Concepts is working closely with the FDA to conduct this recall.
Consumers who have purchased the above affected products are urged return them to their place of purchase for a refund. Consumers with question may contact the company at (714) 562-5000 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST. Monday through Friday.
Mincing Overseas Spice Company Voluntarily Recalls Two Lots of Black Pepper
Media Contact:
Eliot Hoff, 1-212-300-1801
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 5, 2010 - Dayton, NJ - Mincing Overseas Spice Company of Dayton, New Jersey announced today that it is recalling black pepper Lots 3258 and 3309 because of possible contamination 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.
Black pepper was not distributed at retail level and was shipped to FL, IA, IL, IN, MA, OK, NJ, NY, PA, RI, TX and WI.
The black pepper was sold in 50 lb, 25 lb, and 20 lb cartons with Mincing Overseas Spice Company's name.
Mincing has decided to initiate this voluntary recall as a commitment to the safety and health of the public.
Customers that purchased black pepper from any parts of Lots 3258 and 3309 should place these lots or any spice blends made from these lots under their control on hold and contact Mincing Overseas Spice Company at 732-355-9944. With regard to any spice blends or other foods made from these lots, companies should contact their local FDA Recall Coordinator to determine the appropriate action and if a sub recall is needed.
Creative Contract Packaging Corporation Recalls HERB-OX® Bouillon Products Because of Possible Health Risk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 4, 2010 - Aurora, IL - This action is being taken after Basic Food Flavors, Inc. ("Basic") issued a recall for all Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein ("HVP") dry powder manufactured by Basic Food Flavors on or after September 17, 2009, due to a positive test result for Salmonella in a production lot. Our records indicate that some of the HVP being recalled by Basic Food Flavors was used as an ingredient in HERB-OX® items.
As a result, Creative Contract Packaging Corporation of Aurora, Illinois, is recalling specific code dates of HERB-OX® beef, vegetable, and chicken granular bouillon products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. 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 individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Long-term complications can include severe arthritis.
The UPC number and code date can be found on the package. If you need help finding this information, please call our Consumer Response department at 1-877-446-7635. Our Consumer Response representatives are available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. Instead, we are asking that consumers return these products to their grocer for a full refund.
The following specific code dates of the items listed below are being recalled:
HERB-OX® Bouillon Packets |
Product Description: |
Herbox® Beef Bouillon Net Wt 1.13oz (32g) 8 packets |
Code Date: |
Mar 2012 V02220 |
Consumer UPC#: |
0 336303 9 |
Retailer/FS Case Code #: |
0 33600 37384 7 |
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Product Description: |
Herbox® Chicken Bouillon Net Wt 1.13oz (32g) 8 packets |
Code Date: |
Mar 2012 V01280 |
Consumer UPC#: |
0 336313 6 |
Retailer/FS Case Code #: |
0 33600 43085 4 |
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Product Description: |
Herbox® Chicken Bouillon Net Wt 7.05oz (200g) 50 packets |
Code Date: |
V01290 V02040 V02080 |
Individual Carton Code #: |
0 33600 34793 0 |
Retailer/FS Case Code #: |
0 33600 30695 1 |
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Product Description: |
Herbox® Vegetable Bouillon Net Wt 7.05oz (200g) 50 packets |
Code Date: |
V02020 |
Individual Carton Code #: |
0 33600 35562 1 |
Retailer/FS Case Code #: |
0 33600 31451 2 |
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Product Description: |
Herbox® Beef Bouillon Net Wt 7.05oz (200g) 50 packets |
Code Date: |
V01190 |
Individual Carton Code #: |
0 33600 35188 3 |
Retailer/FS Case Code #: |
0 33600 31075 0 |
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HERB-OX® Jarred Bouillon |
Product Description: |
Herbox® Beef Bouillon Net Wt 4.0oz (113g) |
Code Date: |
Feb 2013 V01210 |
Consumer UPC#: |
0 336203 0 |
Retailer/FS Case Code #: |
0 33600 42040 4 |
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Product Description: |
Herbox® Chicken Bouillon Net Wt 4.0oz (113g) |
Code Date: |
Feb 2013 V01200
Feb 2013 V01250
Mar 2013 V02030 |
Consumer UPC#: |
0 336213 7 |
Retailer/FS Case Code #: |
0 33600 42041 1 |
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National Pretzel Co. Announces Precautionary Recall of Honey Mustard Onion Seasoned Pretzels Because of Possible Health Risk
Company Contact:
Heather Sabharwal, Kratos Global
Tel: 202-577-3272
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 05, 2010 - As a precautionary measure, National Pretzel Company of Lancaster, Pa. is voluntarily recalling all Honey Mustard Onion flavored pretzels produced since December, 2009 because an ingredient used in the seasoning has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The honey mustard onion seasoning contains Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP) which was recalled by Basic Foods Flavors, Inc. and 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.
NO illnesses have been reported to date.
NO other National Pretzel products are involved in the recall.
The recalled Honey Mustard Onion seasoned pretzels were distributed nationwide in retail stores and through repackers.
The products included in the recall are:
Name of Product
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UPC Code
|
Lot Code Dates
(Use by dates)
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HK Anderson Honey Mustard Pretzel Bites 3.5 oz
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0-70271-00131-0
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JUN 11 10 G6
JUN 11 10 I3
JUN 11 10 I5
JUL 01 10 G6
JUL 22 10 I3
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HK Anderson Honey Mustard Pretzel Bites 9 oz
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0-70271-00130-0
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MAY 14 10 G5
MAY 14 2010 I4
MAY 14 10 I4
JUN 11 10 G4
JUL 01 10 I5
35139CP
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HK Anderson Honey Mustard Pretzel Bites 18 oz
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0-70271-00128-0
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MAY 14 2010 H4
MAY 14 2010 I4
JUN 11 2010 G6
JUN 11 2010 H5
JUL 01 2010 G6
JUL 22 2010 G4
JUL 22 2010 I3
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CVS Honey Mustard Pretzel Bites 18 oz
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0-50428-12015-6
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SEP 15 2010 G5
SEP 15 2010 G6
SEP 15 2010 G7
SEP 15 2010 H4
SEP 15 2010 H5
SEP15 2010 H6
SEP 15 2010 H7
SEP 15 2010 I4
SEP 15 2010 I5
SEP 15 2010 I6
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President’s Choice Honey Mustard Onion Pretzel Bite- 300 gr.
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0-60383-99222-4
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2010 MA 14 I2
2010 MA 28 G3
2010 MA 28 I2
2010 JL 15 H7
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Safeway Honey Mustard Onion Nugget 10 oz
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0-21130-29039-0
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MAY 11 10 I5
JUN 25 10 I3
JUL 01 10 I5
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Sunflower Markets Honey Mustard Nugget
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8-59393-00041-4
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MAY 14 10 H4
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BULK –Honey Mustard Onion Pretzel Pieces
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n/a
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MAR 21 10 I3
APR 11 10 H3
APR 11 10 H5
MAY 01 10 G6
MAY 22 10 G4
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BULK- Honey Mustard Onion Pretzel Bites
|
n/a
|
05 FEB 2010 I
APR 11 10 I5
APR 25 10 I3
MAY 0110 I5
012710I
0127I3
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BULK- Whole Grain Honey Mustard Nuggets
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n/a
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APR 11 10 G6
APR 11 10 H6
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Consumers who have purchased any of the products listed above, with the corresponding date codes are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions about the recall may contact the company at 1-717-637-5931.
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Arnold Price
Food Inspector
Westford Board of Health
978-692-5509
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