Salad Recall by Taylor Farms Inc.

Taylor Farms Retail, Inc. of Salinas has recalled of 110 cases of Taylor Farms Hearts of Romaine 10 oz. bags with an expiration date of 12-13-12. A single random finished package test by the FDA tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, prompting the recall. The company is cooperating with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and California Department of Public Health (CDPH) regarding this recall.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. (FDA)

Items recalled include UPC Number Package Code Best By State Taylor Farms Hearts of Romaine,10 oz. bag 0 30223 04032 3 TFRS332A09 12-13-12 CA, FL.  Customers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume the product and should dispose of it.

For further information regarding this recall, call Taylor Farms Retail, Inc. at 866-508-7048 Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm PST.

Photo Courtesy: FDA

Allison’s Gourmet Kitchens Recalls Prepared Salads

Yet another recall based on a recall of eggs by Michael Foods, Inc.. Allison’s Gourmet Kitchens has recalled several of its prepared salads after being notified of a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination in cooked eggs that are used in their salads. Allison's was notified by their egg supplier, Michael Foods, Inc. that they have recalled numerous lots of their hard cooked eggs.

The recalled Prepared Salads that contain hard cooked eggs were distributed in Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama, Kansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Nebraska, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Florida, Tennessee and Missouri. The products are sold to retail stores and food service.
The products recalled are sold in a marked container with the following description, pack size, item numbers and Use by dates:

Item Code	Item Name and Description	Case Pack	UPC Code	Use by Dates Effected
01001	Deli Fresh Gourmet Mustard Potato Salad (12/1 LB)	12/1-LB Cup	718129010014	3/12/2012, 3/14/2012
01002	Deli Fresh Gourmet Mustard Potato Salad (6/2 LB)	6/2-LB Cup	718129010021	3/14/2012
01003	Deli Fresh Gourmet Mustard Potato Salad (6/3 LB)	6/3-LB Cup	718129010038	3/12/2012, 3/14/1201003
01004	Hill Country Fare Mustard Potato Salad w/Egg (2/5 LB)	2/5-LB Tub	041220031726	3/12/2012, 3/14/12
01005	Hill Country Fare Mustard Potato Salad w/Egg (12/1 LB)	12/1-LB Cup	041220031641	3/12/2012, 3/14/12, 3/15/12
01006	Hill Country Fare Mustard Potato Salad w/Egg (6/3 LB)	6/3-LB Cup	041220031658	3/14/2012, 3/15/12
001010	Hill Country Fare Mustard Potato Salad w/Egg (12/6 OZ)	12/6-OZ Cup	041220867851	3/12/2012, 3/13/121010
01013	Brookshire's Classic Southern Potato Salad (12/1 LB)	12/1-LB Cup	092825145257	3/12/2012
01015	Brookshire's Classic Southern Potato Salad (6/3 LB)	6/3-LB Cup	092825145219	3/12/2012
01021	Deli Fresh Gourmet Potato Salad (12/1 LB)	12/1-LB Cup	718129010212	3/13/2012, 3/15/12
01022	Deli Fresh Gourmet Potato Salad (6/2 LB)	6/2-LB Cup	718129010229	3/15/2012
01023	Deli Fresh Gourmet Potato Salad (6/3 LB)	6/3-LB Cup	718129010236	3/13/2012, 3/15/12
01024	Hill Country Fare Homestyle Potato Salad w/Egg (12/1 LB)	12/1-LB Cup	041220031665	3/13/2012, 3/15/12
01025	Hill Country Fare Homestyle Potato Salad w/Egg (6/3 LB)	6/3-LB Cup	041220031672	3/13/2012
01029	Hill Country Fare Homestyle Potato Salad w/Egg (2/5 LB)	2/5-LB Tub	041220185740	3/13/2012, 3/15/12
01201	Deli Fresh Deviled Egg Potato Salad (6/1 LB)	6/1-LB Cup	718129012018	3/15/2012
01202	Deli Fresh Deviled Egg Potato Salad (6/2 LB)	6/2-LB Cup	718129012025	3/15/2012
01204	Allison's Gourmet Kitchens Deviled Egg Potato Salad (2/5 LB)	2/5-LB Tub	718129012049	3/13/2012, 3/15/12
01205	Allison's Gourmet Kitchens Deviled Egg Potato Salad (2/10 LB)	2/10-LB Tub	718129012056	3/15/2012
01212	Food Lion Deviled Egg Potato Salad (12/1 LB)	12/1-LB Cup	035826075871	3/15/2012
01220	Deli Fresh Diced Redskin Potato Salad (6/1 LB)	6/1-LB Cup	718129012209	3/14/2012
01223	Allison's Gourmet Kitchens Diced Redskin Potato Salad (2/5 LB)	2/5-LB Tub	718129012230	3/12/2012
01701	Allison's Gourmet Kitchens Gourmet Mustard Potato Salad (2/10 LB)	2/10-LB Tub	718129017013	3/14/2012
01753	Allison's Gourmet Kitchens Gourmet Mustard Potato Salad (2/5 LB)	2/5-LB Tub	718129017532	3/12/2012, 3/14/12
01754	Allison's Gourmet Kitchens Gourmet Potato Salad (2/5 LB)	2/5-LB Tub	718129017549	3/12/2012, 3/15/12
01757	Allison's Gourmet Kitchens Sliced Redskin Potato Salad (2/5 LB)	2/5-LB Tub	718129017570	3/13/2012
01783	Bakers Kitchens Old Fashioned Potato Salad (2/5 LB)	2/5-LB Tub	718129017839	3/14/2012
01929	Dot Foods Gourmet Mustard Potato Salad (2/5 LB)	2/5-LB Tub	718129019291	3/12/2012
01932	Dot Foods Gourmet Potato Salad (2/5 LB)	2/5-LB Tub	718129019321	3/13/2012
01959	Produce House Sliced Redskin Potato Salad (2/5 LB)	2/5-LB Tub	718129019598	3/13/2012
01974	Food Lion Diced Redskin Potato Salad (12/1 LB)	12/1-LB Cup	035826069337	3/12/2012, 3/14/12
01976	Food Lion Gourmet Southern Potato Salad (12/1 LB)	12/1-LB Cup	035826070647	3/12/2012, 3/15/12
01977	Food Lion Gourmet Southern Potato Salad (6/3 LB)	6/3-LB Cup	035826070654	3/12/2012, 3/15/12
01980	Food Lion Gourmet American Potato Salad (12/1 LB)	12/1-LB Cup	035826070661	3/13/2012, 3/15/12
01981	Food Lion Gourmet American Potato Salad (6/3 LB)	6/3-LB Cup	035826070678	3/13/2012, 3/15/12
01987	Hannaford Brothers Diced Redskin Potato Salad (12/1 LB)	12/1-LB Cup	041268178834	3/12/2012, 3/14/12
01988	Hannaford Brothers Southern Potato Salad (6/3 LB)	6/3-LB Cup	041268180844	3/15/2012
01989	Hannaford Brothers Southern Potato Salad (12/1 LB)	12/1-LB Cup	041268178841	3/12/2012
01990	Hannaford Brothers Potato Salad (6/3 LB)	6/3-LB Cup	041268180837	3/13/2012
01991	Hannaford Brothers Potato Salad (12/1 LB)	12/1-LB Cup	041268178803	3/13/2012, 3/15/12
03755	Allison's Gourmet Kitchens Classic Macaroni Salad (1/30 LB)	1/30-LB Bag	718129037554	3/12/2012
03802	Bakers Kitchens Macaroni Salad (2/5 LB)	2/5-LB Tub	718129038025	3/12/2012, 3/15/12
03896	Chef Prepared Mustard Potato Salad Kit (2/6.25 LB)	2/6.25-LB Tub	718129038964	1/28/2012, 1/29/12, 1/31/12, 2/4/12
03898	Chef Prepared Aunt Pearls Potato Salad Kit (2/5.9 LB)	2/5.9-LB Tub	718129038988	1/28/2012, 1/29/12, 1/31/12, 2/4/12
04026	Hill Country Fare Pea Salad (6/15 OZ)	6/15-OZ Cup	041220813162	2/24/2012, 3/2/12
04955	Produce House Egg Salad (2/3 LB)	2/3-LB Tub	718129049557	3/2/2012
08080	Allison's Gourmet Kitchens Egg Salad (2/3 LB)	2/3-LB Tub	718129080802	3/2/2012
08090	Hill Country Fare Egg Salad (6/12 OZ)	6/12-OZ Cup	041220202577	2/29/2012, 3/2/12

At present, no illnesses have been reported in connection with these product. Customers who bought any of these products are urged to return the packages to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.
For more information, please contact Allison’s Gourmet Kitchens, Consumer Hotline: 1-888-257-7913 from 8 am to 8 pm Eastern Time.

Contact:
Consumer Hotline:
1-888-257-7913
Victor Gramillo
405-735-2282
Hours: 8am-8pm ET

S&M USA Enterprise Issues an Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Zhang Zhou Brand Tremella

S&M USA Enterprise has recalling Zhang Zhou Brand Tremella as it may contain undeclared sulfites.
The recalled Tremella comes in an un-coded, 150 gram plastic bag. It was sold in New York and New Jersey. It is a product of China.

This recall has been initiated after a routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis of the product by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of sulfites in the packages which do not declare the sulfites on the label.

About Sulfites: People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites.

Consumers who have purchasedthis product are advised to return it.to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-718-492-4288