SOUTH FLORIDA PRODUCE RECALLING JALAPENO PEPPERS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 27, 2012 – South Florida Produce, LLC is recalling Jalapeno Peppers.

South Florida Produce, LLC is recalling Jalapeno Peppers, because they have 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.

The recalled Jalapeno Peppers were distributed to Distributors in Oxford, NC, Lake Worth, FL, Washington, DC, Pompano Beach, FL, Fair Lawn, NJ, Toronto, Ontario, Canada via customer truck between March 5 through March 7, 2012.

The product comes in bulk 1 1/9 bushel cartons marked with the lot #’s J000010995, J000010996, J000010997, J000010998, J000010999, J000011000, J000020135, J000020136, J000020137, J000020138, J000020139 and J000030053. These lots #’s appear on the pallet labels located on the front and back of each pallet.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The potential for contamination was noted during a routine testing by a retail store which revealed the possible presence of Salmonella in packs of 2, 10 and 40 count packages.

Customers that have inventory with the above lot numbers are urged to destroy the product and contact Leslie DiStefano, Director of Sales & Food Safety at 954-459-0106 to verify receipt of this recall and destruction of the product.

Possible Listeria Contamination

Illinois Firm Recalls Stuffed Beef Products for Possible Listeria Contamination

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-019-2012 HEALTH RISK: HIGH

Congressional and Public Affairs
Richard J. McIntire
(202) 720-9113

WASHINGTON, Mar 29, 2012 - Mosul Kubba, a Chicago, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,100 pounds of stuffed, layered beef products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The fully cooked, ready-to-eat, halal beef products were produced on March 20, 2012, and then shipped to a single distributor in Detroit, Mich. The following products are subject to recall:

2-lb. vacuum-packed packages containing two, 10-inch pieces of “KUBBA OF WHEAT.”
20-lb. cases, each containing 10, 2-lb. packages of “KUBBA OF WHEAT."

Case labels or packaging may bear the case code 12082 as well as establishment number “EST. 21576” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Club Chef LLC recalling Salsa Products in 11 States

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 27, 2012 Club Chef LLC is recalling its 12 oz., 16 oz. and 5 lb. Salsa products because they have 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.

The product is sold in 12 oz. (Private Selection brand name) and 16 oz. (heinen’s brand name) clear plastic packages and 5 lb. plastic trays (foodservice distributors) marked with Use by Date of 3/27/2012. UPC numbers located on the packages are as follows:

Private Selection 12 oz. brand: heinen's 16oz. brand:
PICO DE GALLO – UPC# 11111091135 HOT SALSA – UPC# 2060100024
HOT SALSA – UPC# 1111091139 MILD SALSA – UPC# 2060100026
MILD SALSA – UPC# 1111091137

The identified product was distributed to retailers and foodservice distributors on 3/14/12 and 3/15/12 within eleven states: Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, Indiana and Illinois.

While there have been no illnesses reported to date in connection with this problem, Club Chef is collaborating closely with the FDA and adhering to all safety regulations and standards.

The potential for contamination was noted after a random test by the Ohio Department of Agriculture in a store in Ohio which revealed the presence of Salmonella in a case of Jalapeno peppers. Jalapeno peppers are one of the ingredients in the Salsa.

Smoked Sausage Recall

Texas Firm Recalls Pork and Beef Smoked Sausage Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-018-2012 HEALTH RISK: HIGH

Congressional and Public Affairs
Catherine Cochran
(202) 720-9113

WASHINGTON, Mar 26, 2012 - J Bar B Foods, a Waelder, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 64,020 pounds of a smoked sausage product because it contains whey and casein, known allergens that are not declared on the label, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The following products are subject to recall:

11-pound boxes of “Eckrich Smoked Sausage Made with Pork and Beef” with a sell by date of March 26, 2012 or later.
Each box bears a label with the establishment number “Est. 7066” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were produced from Jan. 16, 2012 to the present and were sent to distribution centers in Dallas, Texas and Indianapolis, Ind. for institutional use.

84, 587 pounds of Pork Product Recalled

CLASS III RECALL FSIS-RC-015-2012
March 19, 2012

Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Atiya Khan

WASHINGTON, March 19, 2012 - Lawson Foods LLC, an Irvington, N.J., establishment, is recalling approximately 84,587 pounds of pork product, as it includes pork product imported from Canada that was not properly presented for re-inspection upon entry into the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The following product is subject to recall:

Various weight cases of "PORK SHOULDER BUTTS," with an identifying case code of "30312."

The product subject to recall bears the establishment number "EST. 34227" inside the USDA mark of inspection. This product was produced on March 3, 2012, and was distributed to one wholesale firm in New Jersey.

Flavoring vs Seasoning

Ever wonder what the difference was to flavor food vs. season food? Well, here is the short easy answer.

Flavoring:
Adding substances used in cooking to add a new flavor or modify the original flavor.

Seasoning:
Adding substances used in cooking to bring out a flavor already present.

You can season with different items from herbs to spices. There is a difference.

Herbs: The leafy part of certain plants that grow in temperature climates.

Spices: The roots, bark, seeds, flower, buds, and fruits of certain tropical plants.

Talking Health and Wellness with Dr. "G"

Yesterday I spent most of the early afternoon on a project with an old friend, Dr. James Grilliot of Lancaster, Ohio. Dr. "G", as he likes being called, has a Natural Wellness Centre in Ohio and does lots of great work with people nationwide to improve their health and overall wellness. Part of his efforts include doing a weekly radio show discussing issues that all of us can relate to and use in our daily lives. I had the privilege in recording three radio programs, for future airing, with Dr. G. We covered many interesting topics including the "Facts on Fats", "How to Understand Food Fact Labels", and a personal story of how my wife and I are changing our lives through better nutrition.

Dr. G and I go way back, too many years to recall, and he has always put people and their health as number one in his practice and life. I guess that is what makes him a real special person to me and to many others. If you would like to learn more about what he is doing with Natural Wellness and find out the dates of when our radio shows will air, go to his web site at the following link.

TO TO DR. G!