More recalls due to Hard Cooked Eggs!

Wegmans Recalls Various Prepared Foods That Contain Hard-Cooked Eggs Produced by Michael Foods

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is recalling hard-cooked eggs, as well as prepared foods that contain hard-cooked eggs, sold between January 23 and February 1, 2012 because the eggs have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, 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.

Ohio Firm Recalls Salads Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

GREENCORE USA Salad Product Recall

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-004-2012 HEALTH RISK: HIGH

Congressional and Public Affairs
Bill Bagley
(202) 720-9113

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2012 – Greencore USA, a Cincinnati, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 23 pounds of chef salad products. The salads contain eggs that are the subject of a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recall due to concerns about contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The following products are subject to recall:

5.6 oz. plastic containers of “Thornton’s Quick Café Chef Salad” with an “Enjoy By” date through“2/4/2012”, that bear the establishment number “P-38518” inside the USDA mark of inspection The products were distributed to retail establishments in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee.

HARD COOKED EGG RECALL Distributed in 34 States.

MICHAEL FOODS RECALLS HARD-COOKED EGGS PACKED IN BRINE SOLD IN 10- AND 25-POUND PAILS BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK

MINNETONKA, MN – February 1, 2012 – Michael Foods, Inc. is recalling specific lot dates of hard-cooked eggs in brine sold in 10- and 25-pound pails for institutional use that were produced at its Wakefield, Nebraska facility because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. 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.

The recalled eggs were purchased by food distributors and manufacturers located in 34 states (AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI, WV). The recall is limited to hard-cooked eggs in brine in 10- and 25-pound pails produced at its Wakefield, Nebraska facility, which are labeled under six brand names (Columbia Valley Farms®, GFS®, Glenview Farms®, Papetti’s®, Silverbrook®, Wholesome Farms®) and bearing lot codes of 1 LOT 1350W through 1 LOT 2025W and expiration dates ranging from 1/30/2012 to 3/10/2012

Only lot codes immediately preceded by a “1” AND ending in a “W” are affected, please see the following example:

Here is an example of the lot codes on the packaging: USE BY 11 FEB 12 1 LOT 1362 W

USE BY 11 FEB 12 = Use by Date

1 = line impacted by recall

LOT 1362 = Lot Number

W = Wakefield

None of the eggs were sold directly by Michael Foods to retailers or consumers. However, food distributors and manufacturers who purchased the eggs could have used them in products that were sold to retail outlets or used in foodservice settings. Michael Foods is working with customers who purchased eggs from these lots to ensure that all product is removed from the market. Consumers who believe they might have purchased product affected by the recall, or those who are unsure, should contact the original place of purchase.

There have been no confirmed reports of illness in connection with this product.

Peanut Butter "Buckeyes" Recalled by "Michigan" Company

How Sweet It Is Fudge and Candy Company
East Lansing, Michigan

Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk Allergens In Products "Peanut Butter Buckeye" and "Peanut Butter Smoothie" Date Code 01/23/2012 and Earlier
01/31/2012 05:26 PM EST

How Sweet It Is Fudge and Candy Company Inc. is recalling / correcting its 32 count packages of "Peanut Butter Buckeye" and "Peanut Butter Smoothie" because they do contain undeclared milk allergens. People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

How ironic is it that a Michigan company is recalling a Buckeye? Post your opinion. Go Blue or Go Bucks!? The rivalry continues.

Sirloin Products Recalled...Misbranding

Minnesota Firm Recalls Beef Sirloin Products Due To Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
01/27/2012 05:39 PM EST

J&B Group, Inc., a St. Michael, Minn., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,645 pounds of beef sirloin products because the products are misbranded and contain an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain milk, a known allergen, which is not noted on the label.

Recall of Salad Products

Michigan
Firm Recalls Salad Products for Possible Listeria Contamination
01/27/2012 06:24 PM EST

18th Street Deli Inc., a Hamtramck, Mich., establishment,
is recalling approximately 118 pounds of julienne salad products with turkey,
ham and hard-boiled eggs. The salads contain eggs that are the subject of an FDA
recall due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Recall Expanded...Listeria Potential

RECALL Green Valley Food Corp. is Expanding Its Recall to Include Additional Products because of a Possible Health Risk.
01/01/2012 01:10 AM EST

Green Valley Food Corp. is recalling approximately 35,159 cases of a variety of products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Random samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.