Arkansas Firm Recalls Various Meat and Poultry Products Produced Without Inspection

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-012-2011 HEALTH RISK: HIGH

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2011 - Petit Jean Farm, a Morrilton, Ark., firm, is recalling an undetermined amount of various meat and poultry products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The following products are subject to recall:

"MEADOW LAMB" brand name (assorted weight packages) products:
"LAMB CHOPS (ARM, RIB, AND LOIN)"
"LAMB STEAKS (LEG AND SIRLOIN)"
"LAMB ROASTS (LEG, WHOLE LOIN, AND RACKS)"
"LAMB TIPS"
"LAMB SHANKS"
"GROUND LAMB"

"MEADOW BEEF" brand name (assorted weight packages) products:

"BEEF STEAKS (PRIME RIB, SIRLOIN, T-BONE, and OTHER TYPES OF CUTS)"
"BEEF ROASTS (ARM, CHUCK, RUMP, AND PIKE'S PEAK)"
"BEEF TENDERLOIN FILLETS"
"BEEF TIPS"
"GROUND BEEF"

"PETIT JEAN FARM" brand name (assorted weight packages) products:

"PORK CHOPS (BONELESS AND BONE-IN)"
"STEAKS (HAM AND PORK)"
"PORK ROASTS"
"PORK RIBS"
"FRESHSIDE BACON"
"SMOKED BACON"
"GROUND PORK"
"PORK SAUSAGE (MILD AND HOT)"
"WHOLE CHICKENS"

The firm is recalling all the products listed above which are currently in commerce. These products were sold through the Internet, as well as distributed to local markets and restaurants in Arkansas. The products subject to recall bear the establishment number "EST. 10650" inside the USDA mark of inspection, which does not belong to the recalling firm.

THE NEXT MOVIE STAR!

Cinemas are enhancing the movie experience by offering more than soda and popcorn.

That's right. Now many cinemas are serving food and I don't mean just popcorn and snacks. Many cinema critics have been little more than very cold toward serving even snacks. The feeling is that it distracts from the movie. I on the other hand feel that the popcorn, mini mints, and soda add to the enjoyment. Why not? At home I love getting in my favorite chair with a snake and drink to enjoy a movie. And now it is more than a snack we are talking about. The mini-gourmet hamburger has hit the silver screen and just might be the next movie star. Seven of AMC’s 375 theatres have foodservice operations, with the possibility of expanding to 35 more in the next three years. I can't wait till it comes to a theater near me. A full night out with food, a movie, and sitting next to the one I love. Now if we could just pause the movie for an occasional rest room break. There would be all the comforts of home. Give your thoughts on this subject.

Barbecue Pork Products Recalled

Alabama Firm Recalls Barbecue Pork Products Due To Mislabeling and an Undeclared Allergen

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-009-2011 HEALTH RISK: HIGH

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2011 - Simmons' Barbecue, Inc. a Guntersville, Ala., establishment is recalling approximately 4,680 pounds of barbecue pork products because they contain an undeclared allergen, whey, which is not declared on the label. Whey is a known allergen.

The products subject to recall include:

5-lb. vacuum sealed packages of "Simmons' BARBECUE, INC. Bar-be-cue Pork With Sauce"
5-lb. vacuum sealed packages of "Simmons' BARBECUE, INC. Bar-be-cue Pork With Thick Sauce."

Each package bears the establishment number "19523" inside the USDA mark of inspection as well as a packaging date.

The products were packaged on Nov. 30, 2010 through Feb. 8, 2011, and shipped to wholesalers that distributed to restaurants in Ala., Ga., Miss., and Tenn.

Recall...Frozen Yellow Fin Tuna Steaks Due To Possible Health Risks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 4, 2011 - Rouses Markets (www.rouses.com) announced the voluntary recall of wild-caught yellow fin tuna steaks labeled as product of USA with a UPC Code beginning with 208732 sold at Rouses Markets with Sell By dates between December 1, 2010 and January 27, 2011. These previously frozen tuna steaks are being recalled because of potential elevated levels of histamine. This recall does not impact any other fish or seafood sold by Rouses Markets.

High levels of histamine can produce an allergic reaction, called histamine fish poisoning or scrombroid fish poisoning, that may result in symptoms that generally appear within minutes to an hour after eating the affected fish. There have been two reported incidents by consumers. Rouses Markets feels that while these were isolated incidents, this is the responsible reaction, and that every precautionary measure should be taken when it comes to its customers’ health and safety.

Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

California Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products

CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-008-2011 HEALTH RISK: HIGH

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2011 - American Food Service, a Pico Rivera, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,170 pounds of fresh ground beef patties and other bulk packages of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products subject to recall bear the establishment number "EST. 1913" inside the USDA mark of inspection. These products were distributed to restaurants throughout southern California.

FSIS and the establishment are concerned that some product may be frozen and in restaurant freezers.