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Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar Voluntarily Recalled Due to Possible Health Risk
Media Contact:
Aurora Gonzalez,
972-334-3821
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 10, 2010 - PLANO, TX – Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar is being voluntary recalled after Basic Food Flavors, Inc. of Las Vegas, Nevada initiated a recall of their hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) due to potential Salmonella contamination. HVP is a very minor ingredient in the seasoning for this product. Although every seasoning lot tested negative for Salmonella, and there are no reports of Salmonella–related illness related to this product, the product is voluntarily being recalled out of an abundance of caution.
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.
Impacted Product
Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar
Package sizes: 8 oz and 1.75 oz
Sell-by date: June 15, 2010 (only this date)
This is the only Quaker-branded product impacted by the recall. The date is located on the front of each package. These products have been distributed nationwide to retail stores, foodservice and vending machines in the United States.
Consumers with any product of the date and package size noted above should return it to the place of purchase for a replacement or a refund. Consumers with any additional questions can contact Consumer Affairs at 1-800-352-4477, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time.
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Olde Westport Spice Announces a Voluntary Recall of Garden Harvest Special Blend Seasoning
Media Contact:
Megan Neher, Olde Westport Spice
913-599-5539
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 9, 2010 - Olathe, Kan – Olde Westport Spice announced that it is voluntarily recalling 5- and 10-oz. jars and 20-oz. bags of Garden Harvest Special Blend Seasoning because an ingredient used in the product has 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 Special Blend Seasoning was sold online at www.oldwestportspice.com1, at food and craft shows in Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas and Colorado and at limited specialty gift shops located in Kansas and Missouri.
The Olde Westport Special Blend does not have any codes on the packaging to identify the product affected by the recall. Therefore, if Garden Harvest Special Blend Seasoning was purchased from November 1, 2009 thru February 28, 2010, it is to be recalled.
There have been no reports of illnesses associated with the identified products and no other Olde Westport products are affected by this recall.
Olde Westport Spice was notified by its supplier, Basic Food Flavors, Inc., of the recall of an ingredient used in this product due to potential Salmonella contamination. Because the safety of consumers is a top priority, Olde Westport Spice has voluntarily recalled its Special Blend. Olde Westport Spice is working closely with Food and Drug Administration to conduct this voluntary recall.
Consumers who have purchased the Garden Harvest Special Blend Seasoning are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Ann Myers at 913-915-0936 or at annmyers@oldewestportspice.com.
Frontier Natural Products Co-op Initiates Voluntary Recall Due to Possible Health Risk from Black Pepper
Media Contact:
319-227-7996 ext.1359
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 09, 2010 - NORWAY, IOWA – In response to a recall commenced by its supplier, Mincing Overseas Spice Company, Dayton, New Jersey, Frontier Natural Products Co-op, is voluntarily recalling several of its products manufactured with non-organic black pepper that were sold under the Frontier brand and under the Whole Foods Market brands listed below that contain black pepper supplied by Mincing Overseas Spice Company. The black pepper 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) endocarditic and arthritis."
Recalled products were sold in all 50 states and in some parts of Canada to distributors, retailers and consumers. Below is the list of products containing the black pepper:
Frontier Branded Products
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Brand
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Full Product Name
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Size/Weight
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UPC Code
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Lot Code
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Frontier
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Cajun Blackened Fish/Meat seasoning
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16.00 oz.
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0-89836-00351-5
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0011
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Frontier
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Curry powder
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16.00 oz.
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0-89836-00139-9
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0007, 0029, 9350,9351
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Frontier
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Curry powder
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2.19 oz.
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0-89836-18338-5
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9352, 0042
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Frontier
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Curry powder
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400.00 oz.
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0-89836-80139-5
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0029, 9351
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Frontier
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Garlic N Herb blend
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1.94 oz.
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0-89836-18908-0
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0005, 9351
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Frontier
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Garlic N Herb blend
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16.00 oz.
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0-89836-00295-2
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0035, 9324, 9334, 9344, 9363
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Frontier
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Garlic N Herb blend
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400.00 oz.
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0-89836-80295-8
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0033, 9335
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Frontier
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Greek Seasoning blend
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16.00 oz.
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0-89836-00353-9
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0032, 9310
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Frontier
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Herbs of Italy
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0.80 oz.
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0-89836-18446-7
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9355
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Frontier
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Muchi Curry powder
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16.00 oz.
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0-89836-00138-2
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0004, 9350
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Frontier
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Oriental Seasoning blend
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16.00 oz.
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0-89836-00360-7
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9356, 9363, 0061
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Frontier
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Pepper Black Coarse Grind
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16.00 oz.
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0-89836-00181-8
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9327, 9357
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Frontier
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Pepper Black Coarse Grind
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1.76 oz.
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0-89836-18381-1
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9339
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Frontier
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Pepper Black Coarse Grind
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400.00 oz.
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0-89836-80181-4
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0019, 0032
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Frontier
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Pepper Black Cracked
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16.00 oz.
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0-89836-00282-2
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9321, 9349
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Frontier
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Pepper Black Cracked
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400.00 oz.
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0-89836-80282-8
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0021, 0004
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Frontier
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Pepper Black Fine Ground
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16.00 oz.
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0-89836-00298-3
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0008
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Frontier
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Pepper Fine Grind
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1.76 oz.
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0-89836-18382-8
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0020
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Frontier
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Peppercorns Black Whole L/M
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16.00 oz.
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0-89836-00183-2
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9299, 9306, 9357
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Frontier
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Salad Sprinkle
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1.23 oz.
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0-89836-18901-1
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0005
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Frontier
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Salad Sprinkle blend
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16.00 oz.
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0-89836-00367-6
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0022
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Frontier
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Spaghetti Seasoning
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16.00 oz.
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0-89836-00384-3
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9341
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Frontier
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Thai Seasoning blend
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16.00 oz.
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0-89836-00387-4
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0015
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Frontier
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Veggie Pepper blend
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16.00 oz.
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0-89836-00366-9
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0034, 9352
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Frontier
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Mediterranean Seafood seasoning
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16.00 oz.
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0-89836-02834-1
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9351
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Frontier
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Toronto Steak & Chicken Rub
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16.00 oz.
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0-89836-02835-8
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0028, 9342
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Whole Foods Branded Products
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Brand
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Full Product Name
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Size/Weight
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UPC Code
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Lot Code
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Whole Foods 365
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Asian Seafood Seasoning
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5.00 oz.
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0-99482-40683-7
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0029
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Whole Foods 365
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Mediterranean Rotisserie
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5.00 oz.
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0-99482-40684-4
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0026, 0029
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Whole Foods 365
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Mediterranean Seafood seasoning
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5.00 oz.
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0-99482-40687-5
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0029, 9316, 9321
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Whole Foods 365
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Southwestern Grille Seasoning
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6.00 oz.
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0-99482-40682-0
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0019, 0028, 0026
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Whole Foods 365
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Toronto Steak & Chicken Rub
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5.00 oz.
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0-99482-40686-8
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0025, 0026, 0028, 9310, 9321, 9362, 9363
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Whole Pantry
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Muchi Curry
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1.41 oz.
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0-99482-41956-1
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0014, 9355, 9364
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Whole Foods 365 Canadian
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French/English Asian Seafood Seasoning
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4.62 oz.
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0-99482-72683-6
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0029
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Whole Foods 365 Canadian
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French/English Mediterranean Rotisserie
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4.73 oz.
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0-99482-72684-3
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0021, 0029, 9362
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Whole Foods 365 Canadian
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French/English Mediterranean Seafood
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4.23 oz.
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0-99482-72687-4
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0029
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Whole Foods 365 Canadian
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French/English Toronto Steak & Chicken
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4.76 oz.
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0-99482-72686-7
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0028, 9338, 9356
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On foil bulk packages, the lot codes will be found on the front label directly above the UPC code. On bottled glass and plastic items, the lot codes can be found on the bottom of the bottle.
No illnesses have been associated with these Frontier or Whole Foods Market products but proceed to the FDA web-site (www.fda.gov1) for updated information.
Frontier is initiating recall notices to our accounts who received any of the above recalled products with instructions for destroying the recalled products and for notifying their customers of the recall. Consumers should not consume these products. Please contact Frontier with any questions or to inquire about replacement or reimbursement at 1-800-669-3275, Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm Central time. If you have a Whole Foods item please contact your local store. Images of the products above can be seen by going to the following link: http://www.frontiercoop.com/recall2.
Arnold Price
Food Inspector
Westford Board of Health
978-692-5509
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