Please review the following message from
Alan Talarsky, Program Manager, Public Health and Food Protection Program,
NJDOH regarding the following Class 1 Recalls issued by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration:
1.Exportadora Copramar is recalling 1260 cases of James Farm
frozen raspberries due to the potential of the product being contaminated with
Hepatitis A.
U.S.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) testing indicated the presence of Hepatitis
A in James Farm branded frozen raspberries identified by UPC Code: 76069501010
and Lot Code - 22-165.
Hepatitis
A is a contagious liver disease that results from exposure to the Hepatitis A
virus, including from food. It can range from a mild illness lasting a few
weeks to a serious illness lasting several months. Illness generally occurs
within 15 to 50 days of exposure and includes fatigue, abdominal pain,
jaundice, abnormal liver tests, dark urine and pale stool. Hepatitis A
vaccination can prevent illness if given within two weeks of exposure to a
contaminated food. In rare cases, particularly consumers who have a
pre-existing severe illness or are immune compromised, Hepatitis A infection
can progress to liver failure. Persons who may have consumed affected product
should consult with their health care professional or local health department
to determine if a vaccination is appropriate, and consumers with symptoms of
Hepatitis A should contact their health care professionals or the local health
department immediately.
The
recalled frozen raspberries are packaged in foodservice 10 lb James Farm
branded cartons. The product is exclusively sold through Restaurant Depot/Jetro
locations in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island,
Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Delaware.
All
inventories of the effected lot have been removed from Restaurant Depot/Jetro
locations. Restaurant Depot/Jetro locations are also directly contacting their
customers regarding this recall. There have been no illnesses or adverse reaction
reports to date related to this product.
This Notice affects the
following product:
1260
cases of James Farms Frozen Raspberries : 2/5 lb. bags per 10 lb carton
"Best
if used by " date of June 14th, 2024 .
"Product
of Chile."UPC Code: 76069501010, Lot Code - CO 22-165
UPC
code is found on the top of the carton with the lot code on the bottom of the
carton.
No
other retail packages of frozen raspberry products are included in this
voluntary recall. Consumers who have purchased the above products should not
consume them and should either discard them or return them to point of sale /
place of purchase for a full refund
Company Contact Information
Exportadora
Compramar
302-401-6474
ext 223, Monday through Friday between 9am and 6pm Eastern Standard Time.
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2. December 6, 2022, Cranberry
Sweets & More of Coos Bay, Oregon is voluntarily recalling its 4 and 8 ounce
packages of "Mint Meltaways" candies because they may contain
undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of
serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The
recalled Mint Meltaways were distributed to retail stores in Oregon and
Washington and sold nationwide through mail orders since September 21, 2022 to
date.
The
affected product is packaged in clear cellophane bags, net wt. 4oz and 8 oz.
and has no UPC. The front label is read “Mint Meltaways” and the back
label is read “Heirloom Mint Meltaways”. The affected product is marked with
lot #032123 on the bottom.
No
illnesses or deaths have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The
recall was initiated after it was discovered that the Peanut Butter Meltaways
product was mis-labeled as Heirloom Mint Meltaways and peanut was not declared
on finished product label. The firm’s subsequent investigation indicates
the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's packaging
process. The process has been corrected and the company has instituted
additional safety checks and corrective actions.
This
recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration and the Oregon Department of Agriculture.
Consumers
with a peanut allergy who have purchased the affected “Mint Meltaways” are
urged not to consume the product and dispose of it or return it to their place
of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company
at 1-800-527-5748 between 9am and 5:30pm PST, Monday-Friday.
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3. Lidl US has announced a
voluntary recall for the 8.4 oz Favorina branded Advent Calendar (Premium
Chocolate with a Creamy Filling) due to potential Salmonella contamination.
This voluntary recall was issued because some
items may 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, 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.
Units affected by this recall:
This issue was found during routine testing.
Lidl US has received no reports or complaints of illness related to this
product to date.
If customers have purchased this product, they
should not consume the product, and immediately return it to their nearest Lidl
store for a full refund.
Customers who have questions about this
voluntary recall should call the Lidl US Customer Care Hotline at
1-844-747-5435 (8 am-8 pm ET, Monday-Saturday).
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No action is required
of local health departments at this time for this recall. If any requests for
assistance are received from FDA, the Public Health and Food Protection Program
will contact you. For additional information regarding warnings and recalls,
please click on the weblink below.
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