Sausage, Ham, Chicken, and Beef Recalls

With concerns mounting daily over the safety of the U.S. food supply, it might make sense that Congress would mandate an increase in food inspections.

But instead, a provision of the House-passed version of the 2007 Farm Bill would actually require fewer inspections for some meat.

The provision, authored by Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN), would require fewer federal inspections for meat that is processed by small companies and shipped to another state.

Currently, meat lacking a federal inspection stamp can only be sold in the state where it is produced. Only state inspections are required for those products.

The Chicago Tribune reports the change is intended to help small meat packing plants in the Midwest. The newspaper quotes congressional staff as saying these small companies could greatly expand their business if allowed to ship nationwide.

But in the wake of last weeks massive Topps Beef hamburger recall, many consumer advocates dont see it that way.

They, along with the federal meat inspectors union, are opposing this particular aspect of the Farm Bill, currently making its way through the Senate. These critics argue that state inspection standards are hardly consistent, and that uniform, federal standards are the only way to protect the public.

In the Topps case, the recalled hamburger patties were suspected of E. coli contamination. So far this year, the Department of Agriculture has recalled nearly 28 million pounds of ground beef.

Stan Painter, a USDA inspector and an official with the American Federation of Government Employees union, which represents federal meat inspectors, told the Tribune that small plants may apply to have a federal inspector on site, but that wouldnt necessarily help them.

I'm not sure the smaller plants are capable of meeting federal standard, Painter said.

Petersons proposal appears to be at odds with other Democrats in Congress, who have called for greater federal inspections of the food supply.

In September, Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA), chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, introduced the Fresh Produce Safety Act of 2007.

It would require the FDA to develop and enforce mandatory good agricultural practices for growers and manufacturers in the US. Currently, there are only voluntary guidelines.

Food Source of McKinney, TX, is recalling approximately 11,400 pounds of frozen chicken enchilada products that may contain fragments of plastic.

The products subject to recall include:

• 57-oz. boxes of “Bremer Party Size White Meat Chicken Enchiladas”

The cartons bear the establishment number “P-13130” inside the USDA mark of inspection and the UPC code 0-41498-16921-3. The products have a best by date of “09/30/13.” The products were packaged on Aug. 31, 2012 and shipped to retail stores in New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

The company alerted the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the problem after receiving two consumer complaints. There are no reports of injury associated with consumption of this product.

Consumers with questions should contact Richard Riccardi at (972) 548-9001.  

Safeway is recalling a number of ground beef items sold in Oregon, Washington State and Montana in connection with the Food Safety Information Service's (FSIS) public health alert on raw boneless beef trim products imported from Canada by XL Foods that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. 

No illnesses have been reported to date. Safeway is issuing this recall out of an abundance of caution. 

The recalled products have Sell By dates of 09-07-12 to 09-23-12. Safeway is asking its customers to check all ground beef in their refrigerators and freezers. The following recalled products were sold from the self-service meat cooler and are packaged on black Styrofoam trays: 

The following recalled products were sold from the full-service meat counter and are wrapped in white butcher's paper:

In addition, the following pre-packaged products distributed by Interstate Meat Distributors are also subject to the same expanded XL Foods Inc. recall.

E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. The very young, seniors and persons with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness.

House of Smoke of Fort Lupton, Colo., is recalling approximately 144,000 pounds of meat and poultry products (including bratwurst / brotwurst, fully cooked sausage-type products, and raw fresh products).

The products were processed with a releasing agent containing soy lecithin, a known allergen that is not declared on the label.

There have been no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

The following products are subject to recall:

Brotwurst and bratwurst, produced between January 24, 2013, and January 24, 2014, packaged in 1-pound packages, 12 per case. The following products are included:

• Code 9050 Hickory Smoked Bison Brotwurst little smokies
• Code 9051 Hickory Smoked Elk Brotwurst little smokies
• Code 9100 Hickory Smoked Buffalo Brotwurst
• Code 9101 Hickory Smoked Buffalo Brotwurst Cheddar & Jalapeno
• Code 9116 Hickory Smoked Elk Brotwurst Pork Added
• Code 9117 Hickory Smoked Elk Brotworst Cheddar & Jalapeno
• Code 9118 Hickory Smoked Elk Brotwurst With Jalapeno
• Code 9139 Hickory Smoked Brotwurst
• Code 9141 Hickory Smoked Coopersmith Brat Wild Boar
• Code 9144 Hickory Smoked Coopersmith Brat Elk w/ Cheddar
• Code 9156 Hickory Smoked Boulder Sausage Brotwurst
• Code 9171 Hickory Smoked Mountain Man Brotwurst
• Code 9246 Bison Breakfast Brats 4/1

Fully cooked sausage-type products, produced between January 24, 2013, and January 24, 2014. The products may be packaged in one the following manners: 1-ounce packages, 40 per case; 6-ounce packages, 24 per case; or 1-pound packages, 20 per case. The following products are included:

• Code 9052 Hickory Smoked Wild Boar Sausage Little Smokies
• Code 9053 Smoked Rabbit Sausage Rattlesnake & Jalapeno Chardonnay Wine “little smokies”
• Code 9054 Hickory Smoked Andouille Smokies (Pork, Potato, and Onion Product)
• Code 9102 Hickory Smoked Bison Frankfurter
• Code 9103 Hickory Smoked Andouille Sausage (Pork, Potato, and Onion Product)
• Code 9115 Hickory Smoked Duck Sausage w/ Cilantro
• Code 9130 Hickory Smoked Venison Sausage (Pork Added)
• Code 9140 Wild Boar Sausage Hickory Smoked
• Code 9142 Smoked Wild Boar Sausage Made from Feral Swine Blueberries, Merlot Wine
• Code 9145 Hickory Smoked German Style Sausage
• Code 9184 Hickory Smoked Chorizo
• Code 9345 Hickory Smoked Norwegian Sausage
• Hickory Smoked Elk Salami Beef Added
• Hickory Smoked Elk Sticks Beef Added
• Hickory Smoked Norwegian Brand Summer Sausage
• Hickory Smoked Beef Sausage
• Hickory Smoked Beef Sausage (contains monosodium glutamate)
• Hickory Smoked Beef Sticks
• Hickory Smoked Buffalo Sausage Beef Added
• Hickory Smoked Buffalo Sticks Beef Added
• Hickory Smoked Mountain Man Salami (Made With Buffalo, Venison, Elk, Wild Boar, Antelope, and Caribou Added)
• Hickory Smoked Mountain Man Salami (Made With Buffalo, Venison, Elk, Wild Boar, Antelope, and Bear Added)
• Hickory Smoked Venison Sausage Beef Added
• Hickory Smoked Wild Boar* Sausage *Meat from Feral Swine

Raw fresh products, produced between July 24, 2013, and January 24, 2014. The products may be packaged in one the following manners: patties/three per pound, in 12 pound cases; 6-pound bags, 12-pound cases; or 12 pound boxes. The following products are included:

• Code 4860 Wild Boar* Meat from Feral Swine Ground Bulk
• Code 6752 Cold Smoked Ground Turkey Thigh Meat
• Code 9016 Elk Breakfast Sausage with Apple Slices
• Code 6366 Ground Duck
• Code 9202 Swedish Potato Sausage
• Code 9203 Bison Maple Breakfast Brats 4/1
• Code 9215 Duck Sausage w/ Cilantro
• Code 9223 Rabbit Sausage Rattlesnake & Jalapeno Chardonnay Wine
• Code 9240 Wild Boar Sausage Made from Feral Swine
• Code 9241 Wild Boar Italian Sausage Made from Feral Swine
• Code 9242 Wild Boar Sausage Made from Feral Swine Blueberries, Merlot Wine
• Code 9245 Wild Boar Maple Breakfast Sausage
• Code 9248 Norwegian Breakfast Sausage
• Code 6751 Ground Turkey Bratwurst
• Code 13820 Mountain Man Sausage Ground 2/6
• Code 13721 Buffalo Patties Beef Added 2/1
• Code 13831 Mountain Man Patties 3/1

The products subject to recall bear the establishment number “EST 6273” or “P-6273” inside the USDA Mark of Inspection, and were sold nationwide to distributors, restaurants, and over the Internet.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact James Barsness, President of House of Smoke, at 303-857-2750.

Transatlantic Foods of New York is recalling approximately 222,000 pounds of pork and poultry products that did not receive the full benefit of inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The company operates two establishments -- one in Scranton, Pa. and another in Andover, N.J. The Andover establishment had not been issued a USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Grant of Inspection. Thus, FSIS inspection program personnel were not assigned to the establishment.

However, it was producing product and using labels approved for use by, and bearing the establishment number of, the Scranton, Pa., establishment. Products produced without inspection are considered unfit for human consumption and must be recalled. In addition, products were produced in undisclosed locations without the benefit of inspection.

There have been no reports of illnesses due to consumption of these products.

The products subject to recall include:

Duck fat

• 7-oz. tubs of “Aux Delices des Bois Natural Duck Fat” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through 136)

Bacon

• 10-oz.  packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Artisanal Uncured Bacon Herbes de Provence Uncured Bacon” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• 10-oz. packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Artisanal Uncured Bacon Farmhouse Country Uncured Bacon” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• 10-oz. packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Artisanal Uncured Bacon Southwestern Style Uncured Bacon” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• 10-oz. packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Artisanal Uncured Bacon Pepper & Garlic Uncured Bacon” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)

Fresh sausage

• various weight packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Breakfast Sage Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Chestnut Valley Breakfast Sage Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Brooklyn Lager Cheddar Bratwurst” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Chestnut Valley Brooklyn Lager Cheddar Bratwurst” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Pork Brooklyn Bratwurst” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Chestnut Valley Pork Brooklyn Bratwurst” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Chorizo Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Chestnut Valley Chorizo Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Chestnut Valley Irish Banger Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Pork & Broccoli Rabe Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Chestnut Valley Pork & Broccoli Rabe Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Cheese & Parsley Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Chestnut Valley Cheese & Parsley Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Pork & Smokey Bacon Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Chestnut Valley Pork & Smokey Uncured Bacon Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Hot Italian Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Chestnut Valley Hot Italian Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Sweet Italian Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Chestnut Valley Sweet Italian Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Chestnut Valley Fresh Kielbasa” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Chicken Breakfast Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Chestnut Valley Chicken Breakfast Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Chipotle Honey Flavored Chicken Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Chestnut Valley Chipotle Honey Flavored Chicken Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Chicken Spinach & Feta Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Chestnut Valley Chicken Spinach & Feta Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Buffalo Style Chicken Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Chestnut Valley Buffalo Style Chicken Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Chestnut Valley Turkey Breakfast Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Chicken Marsala & Mushrooms Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Chestnut Valley Chicken Marsala & Mushrooms Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Chicken Apple Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)
• various weight packages of “Chestnut Valley Chicken Apple Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365 or H-001 through 290)

The duck fat included in the recall was produced from January 2012, through May 2014, and bears the establishment number “P-39954.”

The remaining products were produced prior to October 18, 2013, and bear the establishment number “Est. 33806” or “Est. 45100,” “P-33806” or “P-45100” inside the USDA Mark of Inspection.

These products were shipped to retail, internet and wholesale locations nationwide.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Amy Farges at (212) 330-8285 extension 1003.

Transatlantic Foods of New York, is recalling 449,000 pounds of pork products.

The company establishments in Scranton, Pa., and Andover, N.J., used labels with false “no antibiotic” claims. A USDA investigation is underway.

There have been no reports of illnesses due to consumption of these products.

The products subject to recall include:

Bacon

• 10-oz. packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Artisanal Uncured Bacon Herbes de Provence Uncured Bacon” with package code (H-291 through 365or F-001 through F-060)
• 10-oz. packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Artisanal Uncured Bacon Farmhouse Country Uncured Bacon” with package code (H-291 through 365or F-001 through F-060)
• 10-oz. packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Artisanal Uncured Bacon Southwestern Style Uncured Bacon” with package code (H-291 through 365or F-001 through F-060)
• 10-oz. packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Artisanal Uncured Bacon Pepper & Garlic Uncured Bacon” with package code (H-291 through 365or F-001 through F-060)

Fresh Sausage

• various weight packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Breakfast Sage Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• various weight packages of “Chestnut Valley Breakfast Sage Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• various weight packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Pork Brooklyn Bratwurst” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• various weight packages of “Chestnut Valley Pork Brooklyn Bratwurst” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• various weight packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Brooklyn Lager Cheddar Bratwurst” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• various weight packages of “Chestnut Valley Brooklyn Lager Cheddar Bratwurst” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• various weight packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Chorizo Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• various weight packages of “Chestnut Valley Chorizo Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• various weight packages of “Chestnut Valley Irish Banger Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• various weight packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Pork & Broccoli Rabe Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• various weight packages of “Chestnut Valley Pork & Broccoli Rabe Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• various weight packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Cheese & Parsley Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• various weight packages of “Chestnut Valley Cheese & Parsley Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• various weight packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Pork & Smokey Bacon Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• various weight packages of “Chestnut Valley Pork & Smokey Uncured Bacon Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• various weight packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Hot Italian Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• various weight packages of “Chestnut Valley Hot Italian Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• various weight packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Sweet Italian Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• various weight packages of “Chestnut Valley Sweet Italian Sausage” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• various weight packages of “Chestnut Valley Fresh Kielbasa” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)

Dried Sausage

• 6-oz. packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Guanciale” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• 6-oz. and bulk packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Artisanal Charcuterie Fennel Salami” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• 6-oz. packages of “Chestnut Valley Charcuterie Fennel Salami” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• 6-oz. and bulk packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Artisanal Charcuterie Uncured Fennel Salami” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• 6-oz. packages of “Chestnut Valley Charcuterie Uncured Fennel Salami” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• bulk packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Artisanal Charcuterie Genoa Salami” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• 6-oz. packages of “Chestnut Valley Charcuterie Genoa Salami” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• bulk packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Artisanal Charcuterie Uncured Genoa Salami” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• 6-oz. packages of “Chestnut Valley Charcuterie Genoa Uncured Salami” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• 6-oz. packages of “Chestnut Valley Charcuterie Abruzzi” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• 6-oz. packages of “Chestnut Valley Charcuterie Hot Abruzzi” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• 6-oz. and bulk packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Artisanal Charcuterie Sopressata” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• 6-oz. packages of “Chestnut Valley Charcuterie Sopressata” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• 6-oz. and bulk packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Artisanal Charcuterie Hot Sopressata” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• 6-oz. packages of “Chestnut Valley Charcuterie Hot Sopressata” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• 6-oz. and bulk packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Artisanal Charcuterie Truffle Sopressata” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• 6-oz. packages of “Chestnut Valley Charcuterie Truffle Sopressata” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• bulk packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Artisanal Charcuterie Toscano” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• 6-oz. packages of “Chestnut Valley Charcuterie Toscano” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• 6-oz. and bulk packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Cacciatorini” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• 6-oz. packages of “Chestnut Valley Charcuterie Cacciatorini” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• 6-oz. and bulk packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Artisanal Charcuterie Chorizo” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• 6-oz. packages of “Chestnut Valley Charcuterie Chorizo” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• bulk packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Artisanal Charcuterie Coppa Picante” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• bulk packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Artisanal Charcuterie Coppa” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• bulk packages of “Chestnut Valley Charcuterie Coppa” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• 8-oz. and bulk packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Artisanal Charcuterie Pancetta” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• 6-oz. packages of “Chestnut Valley Charcuterie Pancetta” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• 8-oz. and bulk packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Artisanal Charcuterie Herb Pancetta” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• 6-oz. packages of “Chestnut Valley Charcuterie Herb Pancetta” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• bulk packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Artisanal Charcuterie Pancetta Picante” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• bulk packages of “Aux Delices des Bois Artisanal Charcuterie Uncured Pepperoni” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• 6-oz. packages of “Chestnut Valley Charcuterie Uncured Pepperoni” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)
• 6-oz. packages of “Chestnut Valley Charcuterie Pepperoni” with package code (T-001 through 365; H-001 through 365; or F-001 through F-060)

The recalled products were produced from January 2012, through February 2014, and bear the establishment number “Est. 33806” or “Est. 45100” inside the USDA Mark of Inspection. They were shipped to retail, Internet and wholesale locations nationwide.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall may contact Amy Farges at (212) 330-8285 extension 1003.

Fruitland American Meat of Jackson, Mo., is recalling approximately 4,012 pounds of fresh beef products.

The dorsal root ganglia may not have been completely removed, which is not compliant with federal regulations that require their removal in cattle 30 months of age and older.

Dorsal root ganglia, branches of the nervous system located in the vertebral column, are considered specified risk materials (SRMs), are tissues that may contain the infective agent in cattle infected with Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), as well as materials that are closely associated with these potentially infective tissues. Therefore, SRMs are prohibited from use as human food to minimize potential human exposure to the BSE agent.

There have been no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

The products subject to recall include:

• 40-lb. cases containing two, roughly 20-lb. cryovac packages of bone-in “Rain Crow Ranch Ribeye” bearing the establishment number “EST. 2316” inside the USDA mark of inspection with the following production dates: 9/5/13, 9/10/13, 9/11/13, 9/26/13, 10/2/13, 10/3/2013, 11/8/13, 11/22/13, 12/17/13, 12/26/13, 12/27/13,1/16/14, 1/17/14, 1/23/14, 1/31/14, 2/13/14, 2/14/14, 2/21/14, 2/28/14, 3/8/14, 3/20/14, 4/4/14 or 4/25/14 printed on the box.
• Quartered beef carcasses stamped with the USDA mark of inspection and establishment number “EST. 2316.”   

The products were produced and packaged on various dates between September 2013, and April 2014. The bone-in ribeye roasts were the source material of concern.

The bone-in ribeye roasts were distributed to a restaurant in New York, N.Y., and a Whole Foods distribution center in Connecticut which services its stores in New England.

The quartered carcasses were distributed to an establishment in Missouri for further processing and distribution, and to a restaurant in Kansas City, Mo. All products would have been processed into smaller cuts with no identifying consumer packaging.

Consumers with questions about the recall may contact company sales manager James Fortner at 573-243-3107. 

Whole Foods Market locations in South Weymouth, Mass., and Newton, Mass., are recalling 368 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

Three case-patients have been identified in Massachusetts with illness onset dates ranging from June 13, 2014 ,to June 25, 2014. While the onset of illnesses was in June, on August 13, 2014, additional laboratory results provided linkages between the 3 Massachusetts case-patients and ground beef purchased from Whole Foods. Traceback investigation indicated that all 3 case-patients consumed ground beef purchased from 2 Whole Foods Market prior to illness onset.

125 lbs. of the following ground beef products produced on June 8, 2014 at the Newton, Mass., location are subject to recall:

• “BEEF GROUND SIRLOIN 93% LEAN 7% FAT” with SKU 90013
• “BEEF GROUND SIRLOIN 93% LEAN 7% FAT FAMILY PACK” with SKU 90247
• “BEEF SIRLOIN Patty 93% LEAN / 7% Fat” with SKU 90088
• “BEEF GROUND 93% LEAN / 7% FAT” with SKU 90035
• “BEEF GROUND SIRLOIN 93% LEAN 7% FAT patty FAMILY PACK” with SKU 52179
• “BEEF GROUND 85% LEAN 15% FAT” with SKU 90004
• “BEEF GROUND 85% LEAN 15% FAT FAMILY PACK” with SKU 90037
• “BEEF GROUND PATTY 90% LEAN GRASS FED” with SKU 96363
• “BEEF GROUND PATTY 90% LEAN GRASS FED, Value Pack” with SKU 52162
• “BEEF GROUND 90% LEAN GRASS FED” with SKU 95997
• “BEEF GROUND 90% LEAN GRASS FED, Value pack” with SKU 52190
• “BEEF GROUND 85 15 GRASS FED” with SKU 95195
• “BEEF GROUND 85 15 PATTIES GRASS FED” with SKU 95196
• “BEEF BURGER GRASS FED GOURMET FEATURED” with SKU 52871

170 lbs. of the following ground beef products produced on June 10, 2014 at the Newton, Mass., location are subject to recall:

• “BEEF GROUND SIRLOIN 93% LEAN 7% FAT” with SKU 90013
• “BEEF GROUND SIRLOIN 93% LEAN 7% FAT FAMILY PACK” with SKU 90247
• “BEEF SIRLOIN Patty 93% LEAN / 7% Fat” with SKU 90088
• “BEEF GROUND 93% LEAN / 7% FAT” with SKU 90035
• “BEEF GROUND SIRLOIN 93% LEAN 7% FAT patty FAMILY PACK” with SKU 52179
• “BEEF GROUND SIRLOIN 93/7 PATTIES NE” with SKU 90199
• “BEEF GROUNDSIRLOIN 93/7 NE” with SKU 95051
• “BEEF GROUND 85% LEAN 15% FAT” with SKU 90004
• “BEEF GROUND 85% LEAN 15% FAT FAMILY PACK” with SKU 90037
• “BEEF GROUND PATTY 90% LEAN GRASS FED” with SKU 96363
• “BEEF GROUND PATTY 90% LEAN GRASS FED, Value Pack” with SKU 52162
• “BEEF GROUND 90% LEAN GRASS FED” with SKU 95997
• “BEEF GROUND 90% LEAN GRASS FED, Value pack” with SKU 52190
• “BEEF GROUND 85 15 GRASS FED” with SKU 95195
• “BEEF GROUND 85 15 PATTIES GRASS FED” with SKU 95196
• “BEEF BURGER GRASS FED GOURMET FEATURED” with SKU 52871

73 lbs. of the following ground beef products produced on June 21, 2014, at the South Weymouth, Mass., location are subject to recall:

• “BEEF GROUND PATTY 90% LEAN GRASS FED” with SKU 96363
• “BEEF GROUND PATTY 90% LEAN GRASS FED, Value Pack” with SKU 52162
• “BEEF GROUND 90% LEAN GRASS FED” with SKU 95997
• “BEEF GROUND 90% LEAN GRASS FED, Value pack” with SKU 52190
• “BEEF GROUND 85 15 GRASS FED” with SKU 95195
• “BEEF GROUND 85 15 PATTIES GRASS FED” with SKU 95196
• “BEEF BURGER GRASS FED GOURMET FEATURED” with SKU 52871
• “BEEF GROUND SIRLOIN 93% Lean 7% fat” with SKU 90013
• “BEEF GROUND SIRLOIN 93% LEAN 7% FAT FAMILY PACK” with SKU 90247
• “BEEF SIRLOIN Patty 93% LEAN / 7% Fat” with SKU 90088
• “BEEF GROUND 93% LEAN / 7% FAT” with SKU 90035
• “BEEF GROUND SIRLOIN 93% LEAN 7% FAT patty FAMILY PACK” with SKU 52179
• “BEEF GROUND SIRLOIN 93/7 PATTIES NE” with SKU 90199
• “BEEF GROUND SIRLOIN 93/7 NE” with SKU 95051

Consumers are urged to prepare their raw meat products safely, including fresh and frozen, and consume only ground beef that has been cooked to a temperature of 160 ° F. The only way to confirm that ground beef is cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures internal temperature.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall may call (512) 477-5566 ext. 20060.

Larry’s Custom Meats of Hartwick, N.Y., is recalling approximately 529 pounds of beef tongue product.

The product may have been shipped with lingual tonsils still attached.

Lingual tonsil, located at the back of the base of the tongue, is a small mound of lymphatic tissue which is considered specified risk materials (SRMs) and must be removed from cattle in accordance with FSIS regulations.

SRMs are tissues that may contain the infective agent in cattle infected with Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), as well as materials that are closely associated with these potentially infective tissues.

There are no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

The following beef tongue item, produced between October 23, 2014 and June 12, 2015, is being recalled:

• 1 ½ lb. packages of “Larry’s Custom Meats Inc. Beef Tongue.”

The recalled product bears the establishment number “EST. 40359” inside the USDA mark of inspection and was shipped to retail locations in New York and Pennsylvania.

Consumers with questions may contact Lawrence Althis at (607) 293-7927.

Origin8 is recalling about 1,600 folding bicycles.

The frame on the folding bicycles can break, posing a fall hazard.

The company has received 13 reports of welds on the frame cracking or failing. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves three models: the F1, F3 and F7.

The F1 model is a single speed folding bike which came in matte black and can be identified by the “F1” on the top tube.

The F3 model is a three speed folding bike which came in white and can be identified by “F3” on the top tube.

The F7 model is a seven speed folding bike which came in battleship gray and can be identified by “F7” on the top tube.

The serial number is located on the bottom tube, near the bike pedals. Serial number ranges included in the recall are:

The bikes, manufactured in China, were sold at independent bicycles dealers nationwide between August 2012, and October 2015, for between $370 and $480.

Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and return them to the place where purchased for a free replacement.

Consumers may contact Origin8 at 800-666-5000 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, or online at www.origin8.bike and click support for more information.

Nestlé Prepared Foods Company, a Gaffney, S.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 16,890 pounds of Stouffer's lasagna frozen entrées that may instead contain stuffed peppers, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The stuffed peppers contain Worcestershire sauce made with anchovies, a known allergen that is not declared on the lasagna labels. 

The following products are subject to recall: 

• 19 1/8-oz (542-g) cartons of "Stouffer's Lasagna Italiano" with a "best before" date of "JAN 2014"
• Shipping cases of "Stouffers DS STFD Peppers," each containing 12 cartons that may be labeled with "Stouffer's Lasagna Italiano"

Each carton and case bears the establishment number "EST. 7991." The cartons and cases also bear the package code "1349595513R" or "1349595513S." No other package codes are affected by this recall. Additionally, each 19 1/8-oz. carton contains an identifying retail UPC code "13800 44709." The products subject to recall were produced on Dec. 15, 2011, and were shipped to retail establishments east of the Mississippi River. 

The problem was brought to the company's attention by two consumer complaints. The problem may have occurred when the lasagna packaging materials remained in the packaging machinery when the company began packaging stuffed pepper entrées. FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions associated with consumption of these products. Individuals concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider. 

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify that recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and to ensure that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. 

Consumers with questions about the recall should call Nestlé Consumer Services at 1-800-392-4057. Media with questions regarding the recall should contact Roz O'Hearn, Manager, Nestlé Division and Brand Affairs, at (440) 264-5170. 

Klement Sausage of Milwaukee, WI, is recalling approximately 2,920 pounds of frozen bratwurst patties because they may contain foreign materials -- pieces of a plastic pen. 

The products subject to recall include:

• 10-lb. cases containing 4-ounce patties of KLEMENT SAUSAGE CO. BRATWURST PATTY. 

All products were produced on July 6, 2012. The packages bear the establishment number “EST. 2426B” in the USDA mark of inspection and the batch number “21097” on the case label. The products were distributed for foodservice use in Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota and Wisconsin. 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) was alerted to the problem by the firm after the company received complaints from distributors who were made aware by food preparation personnel who discovered the foreign matter while preparing to cook the product. There are no reports of injury or illnesses associated with consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider. 

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Jeff Klement, the company’s vice president of special projects, at (414) 744-2330 x244.  

Serenade Foods of Milford, IN, is recalling approximately 2,250 pounds of crunchy chicken strip products that may contain fragments of plastic. 

The following products are subject to recall:

• 7.5-lb cases containing 30-oz. cartons of "Milford Valley Farms Crunchy Chicken Strips" 

The cartons bear the establishment number "P-2375" inside the USDA mark of inspection and the UPC code 0-73981-32286-7. The products, with a use by date of Jan. 17, 2014, were packaged on Jan. 17, 2012, and shipped to a distributor in Lakeland, FL for further distribution. 

The company alerted U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the problem after receiving two consumer complaints. There have been no reports of injury or illnesses associated with consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider. 

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Janelle Deatsman, Communications Manager, at 1-866-873-7589.

Makowski’s Real Sausage of Chicago is recalling approximately 1,305 pounds of cooked bratwurst sausage products because of misbranding and the undeclared allergen – milk -- that is not declared on the label. 

The following products are subject to recall:

• 10-lb. packages of “Real Sausage Co. COOKED WHITE BRATWURST 4-1”
• 10-lb. packages of “Real Sausage Co. COOKED WHITE BRATWURST 3-1” 

The products also bear the establishment number “EST. 6844” inside the USDA mark of inspection and the Julian dates of: 17812, 18812, 25112, 25712 or 26512. The products were produced June 25, July 5, Sept. 6, Sept. 12, and Sept. 20, 2012, and were shipped to foodservice distributors for hotel, restaurant and other institutional use throughout Illinois. 

The problem was discovered during a routine label review and may have occurred due to a misprinting of the product’s label. There have been no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider. 

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact the company’s president, Nicole Makowski, at (312) 842-5330.

Stefano Foods of Charlotte, NC, is recalling approximately 3,744 pounds of a chicken quesadilla product because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The product contains isolated soy protein, a known allergen, which is not declared on the label.

The following product is subject to recall:

• 18-lb. cases, each containing 12, "QUESADILLA CHICK INS 12/24OZ," with an identifying case code of "F2829" and use by date of "03/31/2013."

The product being recalled bears the establishment number "EST. P-19140" inside the USDA mark of inspection. It was produced on Aug. 3, 2012, and shipped to a distributor in Georgia for further sale at retail locations.

The problem was discovered by the company during a routine internal audit and may have occurred as a result of a change in the chicken and spice mix used in the product. There are no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact the company's vice president of food safety, Katie Hanigan, at (712) 263-7383.  

After conducting effectiveness checks, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) now estimates that approximately 1.1 million pounds of trim and approximately 1.4 million pounds of primal and sub-primal cuts used to produce steaks, roasts, mechanically tenderized steaks and roasts, and ground beef were received by U.S. firms from XL Foods.

Previously, FSIS reported that approximately 890,000 pounds of boneless beef trim were received from XL. An earlier Public Health Alert included all beef and beef products produced on August 24, 27, 28, 29 and September 5.

The public should be aware that these products are considered adulterated and should be returned to the place of purchase or destroyed.

FSIS has reason to believe, based on information provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), that beef from cattle slaughtered during the period associated with the recall was produced under insanitary conditions that resulted in a high event period (a period when the trim from carcasses exhibited an unusually high frequency of positive findings for the possible presence of E. coli O157:H7). Therefore, all products produced on the affected dates are considered adulterated and must be either destroyed or verified as having received a full lethality treatment.

Lao Chareune Foods of Dallas is recalling approximately 8,200 pounds of various beef and pork products because they were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and misbranded.

The following products are being recalled:

• 3-oz. and 8-oz. packages containing "Pork Snack Stick"
• 3.20-oz. packages containing "Seasoned Fried Beef"
• 1.76-oz. packages containing "Fried Pork Skins"
• 1.20-oz. packages containing "Sliced Fried Pork Ears."

Each package bears the establishment number "EST. 13479" inside the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) mark of inspection. There are no production or expiration dates on the products in commerce.

The pork snack stick is also misbranded in that it is raw and as such cannot be labeled as a snack stick. USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has determined that the products were produced from May 22, 2012 to the present and distributed to retail establishments in Louisiana and Texas.

The problem was discovered by FSIS enforcement personnel who identified the products in commerce labeled with the USDA mark of inspection and determined that they were produced without the benefit of inspection.

There are no reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.

Consumer questions regarding the recall can contact the company's owner, Charlie Souriyavong, at (214) 330-5995.

Main Street Quality Meats of Salt Lake City is recalling approximately 2,310 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 10-lb cases of "GROUND BEEF BULK."
• 12-lb cases of "GROUND BEEF PATTIES."

Each case bears the establishment number "EST. 19916" inside the USDA mark of inspection, as well as any of the following identifying lot numbers: "1018121," "1019121," "1018122," or "1019122." The products were produced on Oct. 18 and Oct. 19, 2012, and were distributed to restaurants in Utah.

The problem was discovered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and occurred as a result of the products testing positive for E. coli O157:H7 and being shipped prior to the company receiving test results. There have been no reports of illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall should contact the company's Food Safety Coordinator, Scott Schmidt, at (801) 484-5295

Higa Meat & Pork Market of Honolulu is recalling approximately 4,100 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 10-lb. bags of "HIGA MARKET-GROUND BEEF BULK" - 1 to 6 bags per carton/case.

Each case bears the establishment number "EST. 12457M" inside the USDA mark of inspection, as well as the identifying case code number: "291." The products were produced on Oct. 17, 2012, and were distributed to restaurants in the Oahu, HI area.

The problem was discovered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and occurred as a result of the products testing positive for E. coli O157:H7 and being shipped prior to the company receiving test results. There are no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall should contact the company's vice president, Sheldon Wright, at (808) 531-3591.

Dale T. Smith and Sons Meat Packing of Draper, UT, is recalling approximately 38,200 pounds of beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. 

The following products are subject to recall:

• Various weight combo bins of Boneless Beef "50/50," "85/15," "90/10," "93/07" or "95/05" produced on Aug. 7, 2012.
• Various weight boxes of primal cuts, subprimal cuts and boxed beef produced on Aug. 7, 2012. 

Each box bears a label with the identifying package date of "08/07/2012" as well as the establishment number "EST. 4975" inside the USDA mark of inspection. 

The products subject to recall were distributed to wholesale and retail establishments in California and Salt Lake City, UT. It is important to note that the products were destined for further processing and may not bear "EST. 4975" on the products available for direct consumer purchase. 

The problem was discovered through lab testing conducted by USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service, which confirmed positive results for E. coli O157:H7, and may have occurred as a result of a refrigeration malfunction. 

The company is recalling all beef products produced on Aug. 7, 2012, because of a strong potential for cross contamination during production. FSIS and the company have received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider. 

E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. The very young, seniors and those with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness. 

Consumers with questions regarding the recall should contact the company's Plant Manager, Mike Smith, at (801) 571-3611. 

Wayne Farms of Decatur, AL, is recalling approximately 28,528 pounds of frozen, fully cooked, chicken products because they may contain foreign materials -- pieces of a plastic pen.

The products subject to recall include:

• 900-lb. combo cases containing thirty, 30-lb. bags of Wayne Farms, FULLY COOKED GRILL MARKED WHITE MEAT CHICKEN STRIPS

The products were produced on Oct. 3, 2012, and bear the USDA mark of inspection and the case codes “372277174001” through “372277254005” on the label. Three combo cases, one each from Sept. 6, 2012, Sept. 19, 2012, and Sept. 24, 2012 are also affected. The products were distributed to a facility in Kentucky for further processing into potential retail products.

The company received complaints from a customer, who discovered the foreign matter while preparing to further process the product. U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the company have received no reports of injury associated with consumption of this product. .

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Alan Sterling, the company’s director of marketing and communications, at (678) 450-3092.  

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has put out a Public Health Alert for raw boneless beef trim products imported from Canada that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. 

FSIS testing of raw boneless beef trim product from Canadian Establishment 38, XL Foods, Inc., confirmed positive for E. coli O157:H7 on September 3, 2012. FSIS alerted the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) of the positive results. After follow-up testing by FSIS and CFIA, the CFIA announced a recall by XL Foods, Inc. of a variety of ground beef products on September 16, 2012. The CFIA has expanded the scope of the recall since then to include additional products. 

Certification call 

The company has notified its customers, including U.S. establishments that beef trim associated with the recall was shipped to them. FSIS is working to perform effectiveness checks to confirm that all trim received at FSIS-inspected establishments from Canadian Establishment 38, either received a full lethality treatment or that no raw trim was further distributed and manufactured into other not-ready-to-eat product. 

In addition, for products that may have been further distributed and manufactured into other not-ready-to-eat product, FSIS is working to confirm that actions are being taken to remove the product from commerce. FSIS is taking steps to ensure that all raw ground products produced from the recalled trim are removed from commerce. 

While the investigation continues, FSIS is issuing a Public Health Alert to inform food service operations and consumers. The products subject to the Canadian recall were distributed to U.S. establishments in the following states: California, Michigan, Nebraska, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin. 

At the U.S. establishments, these products may have been further processed into various products, such as ground beef, ground beef patties, beef jerky and pastrami. FSIS will continue to provide information as it becomes available, including information about any related recall. 

FSIS advises all consumers to safely prepare their raw meat products, including fresh and frozen, and only consume ground beef that has been cooked to a temperature of 160° F. The only way to confirm that ground beef is cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures internal temperature.

Pinnacle Foods Group of Fort Madison, IA, is recalling approximately 90,975 pounds of bourbon barbecue sausage products because they may have been underprocessed.

The products subject to recall include:

• 5-oz. cans of “Armour Vienna Sausage Bourbon BBQ Flavored” (24 per case).

Each can bears the establishment number "P-4247" inside the USDA mark of inspection, a UPC Code of “54100 93824” and a Use By date of Sept. 7, 2015. The products subject to recall were produced on Sept. 7, 2012, and sold to retail establishments nationwide.

The problem was discovered by the company, which believes the problem occurred as a result of processing time miscalculations that caused the product to be undercooked during the production process. There have been no reports of illnesses due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact the company at 1 (888) 299-7646 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday.

It's more widespread than they thought. 

The Agriculture Department's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) say that, in conducting standard recall effectiveness checks of U.S. domestic establishments receiving beef from XL Foods, Inc. (Canadian Establishment 038), the agency discovered that whole muscle beef cuts produced on the same production dates as beef subject to recall in Canada were being used to produce raw ground products. 

Specifically, FSIS discovered that sub-primal materials (i.e., beef short ribs) produced on the same production dates as beef subject to recall in Canada were being used by a U.S. facility to manufacture other products and that the beef short ribs were being trimmed in order for the trim to be used to make ground beef.

Expanded recall 

FSIS says it has reason to believe, based on information provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), that beef from cattle slaughtered during the period associated with the recall was produced under insanitary conditions. That resulted in a high event period (a period when the trim from carcasses exhibited an unusually high frequency of positive findings for the possible presence of E. coli O157:H7). 

Therefore, all products that are non-intact, such as trim and ground beef subject to the recall, as well as all cuts of beef that will be processed into non-intact product, are considered adulterated. 

Because FSIS now has evidence gathered through its effectiveness checks that whole muscle cuts were being used to produce ground beef, it is working to make the public aware that product from these cuts are also are considered adulterated unless they receive a full lethality treatment capable of eliminating E. coli O157:H7 that may be present. 

FSIS testing of raw boneless beef trim product from Canadian Establishment 038, XL Foods, Inc., confirmed positive  for E. coli O157:H7 on September 3, 2012. After alerting the CFIA of the positive results, the agencies launched an investigation including additional testing, and CFIA announced a recall by XL Foods, Inc. of a variety of ground beef products on Sept. 16. FSIS also issued a Public Health Alert (PHA) on September 20, 2012, provided updated information on September 21, 2012, conducted effectiveness checks this week, and notified the public once more through today's PHA. The CFIA has expanded the scope of the recall to now include the production dates of Aug. 24, Aug. 27, Aug. 28 and Aug. 29, 2012 and FSIS has determined that a slaughter date of August 23, 2012 is common to all four production dates.  

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is expanding the Public Health Alert for XL Foods (Canadian Establishment 038) to include all beef and beef products produced on August 24, 27, 28, 29 and September 5. 

FSIS was notified that XL Foods has expanded its recall to include all beef and beef products produced on the above dates. 

Consumer info 

Because FSIS has been informed that all beef and beef products produced on the above dates are being recalled by XL Foods, the agency is working to make the public aware that these products are considered adulterated and should be returned to the place of purchase or destroyed. 

Products subject to the recall include, but are not limited to, steaks, roasts, mechanically tenderized steaks and roasts, and ground beef. 

Information for industry 

FSIS has reason to believe, based on information provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), that beef from cattle slaughtered during the period associated with the recall was produced under insanitary conditions that resulted in a high event period (a period when the trim from carcasses exhibited an unusually high frequency of positive findings for the possible presence of E. coli O157:H7). 

Therefore, all products produced on the affected dates are considered adulterated and must be either destroyed or verified as having received a full lethality treatment. 

CFIA is overseeing the effectiveness of the recall in Canada and FSIS is overseeing the effectiveness in the United States. FSIS continues to verify that all receivers of affected beef from the Canadian-initiated recall have been notified and have removed product from commerce, and will take appropriate action if prohibited activity is found. FSIS will update the retail consignee list as FSIS verifies information received during the recall effectiveness verification process. 

FSIS testing of raw boneless beef trim product from Canadian Establishment 038, XL Foods, Inc., confirmed positive for E. coli O157:H7 on September 3, 2012. After alerting the CFIA of the positive results, the agencies launched an investigation including additional testing, and CFIA announced a recall by XL Foods, Inc. of a variety of ground beef products on Sept. 16. 

FSIS also issued a Public Health Alert (PHA) on September 20, 2012, provided updated information on September 21 and September 26, 2012.  CFIA has now notified FSIS that XL Foods is recalling all product produced on August 24, 27, 28, 29 and September 5. 

This latest Public Health Alert applies to all beef and beef products produced by Canadian Establishment 038, XL Foods, Inc. on these dates.  

Wayne Farms of Decatur, AL, is recalling approximately 2,320 pounds of frozen honey barbeque chicken wing products because of misbranding and an allergen -- egg -- that is not declared on the label.

The products subject to recall include:

• 4-lb. bags of "GFS® Honey BBQ Flavored Chicken Wings" packed in 16-lb. cases

The cases bear the establishment number "P-33885" inside the USDA mark of inspection and a case code of 572160. The bags bear a production date of "11/28/12" above "p#33885" inkjetted on the package. The products were produced Nov. 28, 2012 and were shipped to a foodservice distribution center in Kentucky for distribution at the retail level in Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee.

The problem was discovered when a customer was unable to scan the product into inventory. The product being recalled was produced with eggs and packaged in bags for product formulated without eggs. There are no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Consumers with questions should contact the company's Director of Marketing and Communication, Alan Sterling, at (678) 450-3092.  

Tyson Foods of Pine Bluff, AR, is recalling approximately 67,269 pounds of packages labeled as Honey BBQ Flavored Boneless Chicken Wyngz because of misbranding and undeclared allergens.

Buffalo Style Boneless Chicken Wyngz were packaged in bags meant for Honey BBQ Flavored Boneless Chicken Wyngz and contain the allergens milk, soy and egg, which are not declared on the Honey BBQ Flavored Boneless Chicken Wyngz label.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 25.5 oz. (1.59 lb.) bags of “Tyson any’tizers Boneless Chicken Wyngz Honey BBQ Flavored.” Each bag bears the USDA mark of inspection. The establishment number “P13456” and the use by date “Aug 072013” or “Aug 082013” are inkjetted on the back of the bags.
• 12.75 lb. shipping cases of “Fully Cooked Boneless Chicken Wyngz Buffalo Style.” Each case bears the USDA mark of inspection. The establishment number “P13456” and the use by date “Aug 07 2013” or “Aug 08 2013” are inkjetted on the cases. Identifying case codes “2202PBF0208:xx” through “2202PBF0223:xx” or “2212PBF0200:xx” through “2212PBF0223:xx,” where the last four digits represent hours and minutes (“xx”) in military time, also can be found inkjetted on cases subject to recall.

The products were produced on Aug. 7 and Aug. 8, 2012, and distributed to retail stores nationwide.

Tyson Foods was alerted to the problem through consumer complaints. There have been no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Tyson Foods’ Consumer Relations at (866) 328-3156.  

Stehouwer's Frozen Foods, of Grand Rapids, MI, is recalling approximately 6,039 pounds of Pigs in the Blanket products because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen -- milk, which is not declared on the label.

The products subject to recall include:

• 13.5-lb. cases of "Stehouwer's Pigs in the Blanket." Each case contains 12 individual 18-oz. packages of "Stehouwer's Pigs in the Blanket." The products were produced on Sept. 27, 2012, Oct. 25, 2012, and Dec. 13, 2012, and they have use by dates of Sept. 27, 2013, Oct. 25, 2013, and Dec. 13, 2013.
• 5-lb. bulk packages of "Stehouwer's Pigs in the Blanket." These packages are labeled "FOR INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY." They were produced on Oct. 25, 2012, and have the use by date of 102513.

Each case and package bears the establishment number "EST. 6814" inside the USDA mark of inspection. They were distributed for institutional use and to retail stores in Michigan.

The problem was discovered when an inspector saw that nonfat milk was listed as an ingredient in the mix used to make the dough for this product, but it was not listed on the final product label. The ingredient supplier had changed its spice mix components in the time since Stehouwer's Frozen Foods had created labels for the Pigs in the Blanket products. There are no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Tim May, Stehouwer's Frozen Foods' president, at (616) 453-2471.  

LJD Holdings of Boise, ID, doing business as B and D Foods, is recalling approximately 33,500 pounds of fully cooked meat and poultry products.

The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 10-lb. boxes, containing 2, 5-lb bags of “ROYAL “THE TEMPURA KING” ROYAL TEMPURA CHICKEN, Fully Cooked Tempura Chicken Breast,” bearing an identifying code of “A-4615.” This product was distributed to food service and/or institutional customers in California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Utah and Washington.
• 10-lb. boxes, containing 2, 5-lb bags of “BLINGS! CHICKEN BREAST WITH PARMESAN FLAVORING,” bearing an identifying code of “A-4844.” This product was distributed to food service and/or institutional customers in Idaho and Montana.
• 10-lb. boxes, containing 2, 5-lb bags of “STEAKHOUSE TEMPURA SEASONED BEEF & BINDER STRIPS,” bearing an identifying code of “A-1070-10.” This product was distributed to food service and/or institutional customers in Idaho and Montana.
• 30-lb. boxes of “KETTLE COOKED CHICKEN BREAST PIECES,” bearing an identifying code of “A-3900.” This product was distributed to an industrial customer in Ohio.
• 30-lb. boxes of “FULLY COOKED PORK STRIPS,” bearing an identifying code of “A-3025-30.” This product was distributed to an industrial customer in Arizona and California.

The products subject to recall bear the establishment number “EST. 6266” or “Est. P-6266” inside the USDA mark of inspection, as well as an identifying case code of “110622.” The products were produced on Dec. 6, 2012, and distributed to food service and institutional customers, as well as an industrial customer in the distribution areas noted above.

The problem was discovered by the company through microbiological testing and the products are being recalled due to concerns of cross-contamination. There have been no reports of illnesses due to consumption of these products.

Consumers with questions should contact the company’s chief administrative officer, Gary Shaw at (208) 344-1183 ext. 106.  

King’s Delight of Gainesville, GA, is recalling approximately 1,572 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets labeled as gluten-free because they contain wheat -- a known allergen that is not declared on the label.

The product subject to recall include:

• 8-oz. cartons of “APPLEGATE Naturals Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets."

The establishment number “P-2617” can be found printed on the side of each carton. The products were packaged on Sept. 19, 2012. The lot number “210864” and the best before date “08/28/13” are printed on each carton’s side panel. The UPC code “25317-00556” is printed on the back of each carton. The products were distributed to retail stores in Indiana, Maryland, Oregon and Washington.

Consumers who purchased these products should return them to the store for a full refund.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall should contact Gerry Clarkson, Applegate Consumer Affairs Specialist, at (800) 587-5858.  

C & H Meat Company of Vernon, CA, is recalling approximately 79,400 pounds of marinated pork and chicken products because they are misbranded in that they contain monosodium glutamate (MSG), which is not declared on the label.

The products subject to recall include:

• 10-oz. packages and bulk packages of Korean Brand BBQ Flavored Spicy Pork Butt
• 10-oz packages and bulk packages of Marinated Spicy Pork Butt
• 10-oz. packages and bulk packages of Korean Brand BBQ Flavored Spicy Boneless Chicken Leg Meat

The products subject to recall may bear the establishment number "EST. 4831" or "P-4831" inside the USDA mark of inspection. These products were produced on various dates through Jan. 16, 2013, and distributed to retail establishments and restaurants in California.

There have been no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Consumers with questions should contact Steve Kim at (323) 261-5388.  

Jouni Meats, a Sterling Heights, MI, retail store, is recalling approximately 500 pounds of ground beef products in various sized packages that may be contaminated with a strain of Salmonella Typhimurium.

These products were produced between Dec. 4, 2012, and Dec. 9, 2012, and distributed to a restaurant in Macomb County, MI, and sold directly to consumers at Jouni Meats. These products were sold without a label.

This recall has been initiated because of concerns involving a cluster of Salmonella Typhimurium illnesses that may be associated with consumption of raw ground beef from a restaurant in Macomb County, MI. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has determined that there is a link between the ground beef products from Jouni Meats and this illness cluster.

Based on epidemiologic and traceback investigations, seven case-patients with the same outbreak strain have been identified in Ariz. and Mich. with illness onset dates ranging from December 9, 2012, to December 13, 2012. The 7 case-patients consumed raw beef kibbeh on December 7, 2012, and December 8, 2012. It is not known at this time if this outbreak strain has any drug resistance; results are pending.

FSIS and the company are concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers' freezers.

FSIS advises all consumers to safely prepare their raw meat products, including fresh and frozen, and consume only ground beef that has been cooked to a temperature of 160° F. The only way to confirm that ground beef is cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures internal temperature.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall should contact the company's owner, Khalil Jouni, at (586) 274-0760.  

Advance Pierre Foods of Enid, OK, is recalling approximately 1,200 pounds of chicken fried chicken breasts that may contain small pieces of metal.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 22.75-oz. pouches of Fast Classics Chicken Fried Chicken Breasts
• Cases containing 6, 22.75-oz pouches Fast Classics Chicken Fried Chicken Breasts

The recalled product bears the establishment number "P-2260Y" inside the USDA mark of inspection, and a "best by" date of Jan. 22, 2014, the lot number 1522960202, and a UPC number 75901-33100.

The products were distributed in Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas.

The problem was discovered after the company received two consumer complaints.

The problem was discovered when the company's metal detectors found that a small metal hand tool fell into a grinder, which was discovered by. The product being recalled was packaged and shipped before all corrective actions could be taken.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Advance Pierre Consumer Affairs at (855) 328-8888.

San Jose Valley Veal, a Santa Clara, CA, is recalling approximately 1,260 pounds of veal trimmings that may be contaminated with E. Coli O157:H7.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 60-pound, cardboard box cases of "SAN JOSE VALLEY VEAL AND BEEF INC." boneless veal trimmings.

Boxes may contain the case codes: "L-1 11112," "L-1 11212," "L-1 11512," "L-1 11612," "L-1 11712," "L-1 11812" or "L-1 11912" and also bear the establishment number "EST. 2828" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The products subject to recall were produced between Nov. 1 and Nov. 9, 2012 then were transported to a federal facility for further distribution. There is a concern that some product may be frozen and in customers' freezers.

The problem was discovered when a customer tested a shipment of veal and reported positive results. The customer held the shipment pending laboratory results, but other product from the producer's same lot had shipped into commerce.

There have been no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall should contact company executives, Leo or John Teixeira, at (408) 727-4404.  

Gab Halal Foods of Troy, MI, is recalling approximately 550 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with a strain of Salmonella Typhimurium

The products subject to recall are:

• Various size bags of ground beef, wrapped in clear plastic

The products were produced between Dec. 4, 2012, and Dec. 10, 2012, and distributed to a restaurant in Macomb County, Mich., and sold directly to consumers at Gab Halal Foods. These products were sold without a label.

This recall has been initiated because of concerns involving a cluster of Salmonella Typhimurium illnesses that may be associated with consumption of raw ground beef from a restaurant in Macomb County, Mich. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) determined that there is a link between this illness cluster and the ground beef products from Gab Halal Foods, as well as another retail store (Jouni Meats, Inc., which recalled ground beef products on January 24, 2013).

Based on epidemiologic and traceback investigations, seven case-patients with the same outbreak strain have been identified in Ariz. and Mich. with illness onset dates ranging from December 9, 2012, to December 13, 2012. The seven case-patients consumed raw beef kibbeh on December 7, 2012, and December 8, 2012. It is not known at this time if this outbreak strain has any drug resistance; results are pending.

There are concerns that some product may be frozen and in consumers' freezers.

FSIS advises all consumers safely prepare their raw meat products, including fresh and frozen, safe;y and consume only ground beef that has been cooked to a temperature of 160° F. The only way to confirm that ground beef is cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures internal temperature.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall should contact the company's owner, Robert M. Berry, at (248) 879-0927.  

Isabella Foods of El Paso, Texas, is recalling approximately 685 pounds of tamale products because of misbranding and undeclared allergens. The products contain wheat or soy, known allergens which are not declared on the label.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 36-oz. packages containing 12 "Isabella Foods of El Paso Green Chicken Tamales" and bearing the establishment number "P-13389" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
• 36-oz. packages containing 12 "Isabella Foods of El Paso Red Pork Tamales" and bearing the establishment number "EST. 1960" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The products were produced through Jan. 18, 2013, and distributed and sold to institutions and retail stores in the El Paso, Texas area.

The problem was discovered during a routine label review. An inspector determined that soy was a subcomponent of the textured vegetable protein ingredient in the green chicken tamale product but not declared on the label. During the same review, inspectors also found that wheat was a subcomponent of the masa flour ingredient in the red pork tamale product but not declared on the label.

There have been no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact the company's Owner, Nielson Guerra, at (915) 590-1899.  

Perfect Pasta of Addison, IL, is recalling approximately 315 pounds of ready-to-eat roast beef products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The following product is subject to recall:

• 5-lb. packages of “GINA FULLY COOKED ROAST BEEF WITH SEASONED JUICE” with a lot code number of “040615RB” and a pack date of “02-06-13.”

The products, bearing the establishment number “EST. 19829” inside the USDA mark of inspection, were produced on February 6, 2013, and distributed to institutions in Chicago.

After the company received a positive sample for Listeria monocytogenes, most of its products were held but a portion may have been cross-contaminated as a result of equipment not being cleaned between production shifts and shipped into commerce. There are no reports of illnesses due to consumption of these products.

Consumers with questions should contact the company’s Quality Assurance Manager, Connie DeMarco, at (630) 543-8300.  

Smithfield Packing Company of Smithfield, VA, is recalling approximately 38,000 pounds of pork sausage that may contain small pieces of plastic, likely from gloves.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 1-lb. chubs of "Gwaltney mild pork sausage roll" with a use-by date of Mar. 12, 2013
• Cases containing chubs of "Gwaltney mild pork sausage roll" with a case code of 78533109741

The recalled product bears the establishment number "Est. 221-A" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were produced on Jan. 11, 2013, and were distributed in Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas.

The problem was discovered after the company received two consumer complaints. There have been no reports of injury at this time.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Wendy Johnson, Manager of Consumer Affairs, at (877) 933-4625.  

Schmalz's European Provisions of Springfield, NJ, is recalling approximately 8,424 pounds of chicken and apple sausage that may contain small pieces of plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The following product is subject to recall:

• 12 oz. vacuum packages of "Applegate Organics Chicken and Apple Sausage" with "Use or Freeze By 03/17/13" on each package.

The recalled product bears the establishment number "P-5411" inside the USDA mark of inspection. It was produced on January 24, 2013, and sold in retail stores nationwide and through limited Internet sales in New Jersey.

The problem was discovered after the company received three consumer complaints. There have been no reports of injury at this time.

Consumers with questions should contact Gina Asoudegan, public affairs specialist, or Gerry Clarkson, consumer affairs specialist, at (800) 587-5858.

Hot Springs Packing of Hot Springs, AR, is recalling approximately 6,120 pounds of chicken Polish sausage and chicken breakfast link products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The products subject to recall include:

• 30-lb. packages of "DOUBLE D INTERNATIONAL FOOD CO., INC., 4/1 CHICKEN POLISH SAUSAGE, REDUCED SODIUM" with lot code numbers of "05013A" or "05013B" stamped on the box.
• 30-lb. packages of "DOUBLE D INTERNATIONAL FOOD CO., INC., 16/1 CHICKEN BREAKFAST LINK, REDUCED SODIUM" with a lot code number of "05013B" stamped on the box.

The products subject to recall bear the establishment number "P-10695" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were produced on February 19, 2013, and distributed to an institution in Jackson, Michigan.

The problem was discovered by the company through samples collected by the firm. The affected product was shipped prior to receiving the final results. There have been no reports of illnesses due to consumption of these products.

Consumers with questions should contact the company's owner, John Stubblefield, at (501) 767-2363.  

FPL Food of West Columbia, SC, is recalling approximately 5,820 pounds of ground beef chuck that may contain small pieces of plastic.

The following product is subject to recall:

• 80 oz. (5 lb.) chubs of "80% Lean 20% Fat All Natural Ground Beef Chuck"

The establishment number "EST 332B" and the sell by date "03/27/2013" are inkjetted on each package. The products were packaged on March 7, 2013, and were sold in retail stores in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.

The problem was discovered after the company received three consumer complaints. The pieces of plastic are believed to be pieces of a blue plastic liner that covers source material used to produce the final ground product. There are no reports of injury at this time.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact FPL Food Customer Service at (706) 922-3920.  

Ben-Lee Processing of Atwood, KS, is recalling an undetermined amount of ready-to-eat and heat-treated bacon and ham products that were produced without a Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan.

The following products are subject to recall:

• Various weight packages of cured pork products, including country style bacon, sliced bacon, ham, sliced ham and summer sausages

The recalled products are in consumer-sized packages in various weights, and are wrapped in white butcher paper with the name and address of Ben-Lee as well as the mark of inspection and the name of the product in a contrasting ink color.

The recalled products bear the establishment number "Est. 2366" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were produced prior to March 14, 2013, and were distributed in northwest Kansas for further distribution.

The problem was discovered by the Kansas State Department of Agriculture in conjunction with U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). Some fully cooked products were given the mark of inspection, but the company does not have a HACCP plan for fully cooked product.

Further investigation revealed that other Ready-To-Eat or heat-treated products were produced without HACCP plans. HACCP plans, in which establishments identify potential hazards associated with a given product, and identify a means of addressing those hazards in the production process, are required for all products bearing the mark of inspection.

There are no reports of illness at this time.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Tom Carroll, the company's owner, at (785) 626-3732.  

Tyson Foods of Russellville, Ark., is recalling approximately 127,000 lbs. of uncooked breaded chicken tenderloins and uncooked chicken tenderloin fritter products. The products contain soy, a known allergen not declared on the label.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 20-lb. packages of "SPARE TIME Uncooked Chicken Tenderloin Fritters" bearing the establishment number "P-5839" inside the USDA mark of inspection and a case code of "7083861."
• 10-lb. packages of "Tyson UNCOOKED, BREADED CHICKEN TENDERLOINS" bearing the establishment number "P-5839" inside the USDA mark of inspection and a case code of "7083928."

The products were produced between March 1, 2013, and March 27, 2013 and shipped to food service companies nationwide for further distribution to restaurants and institutions.

The cartons bear a package code of "0603TYLxxxx", "0663TYLxxxx", "0733TYLxxxx", "0773TYLxxxx", "0813TYLxxxx", or "0863TYLxxxx" under the product code. The xxxx represents a time stamp.

The problem was discovered by the company and occurred as a result of a label change after reformulation of the product. A marinade ingredient that included an incorrect sub-ingredient (concentrated soy protein) was not declared on the label. There are no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Consumers with questions should contact Tyson Foods consumer relations at (866) 886-8456.

Manda Packing Company of Baker, La., is recalling approximately 20,166 pounds of cooked roast beef deli meat due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease.

Various weights of the following products are subject to recall:

• Manda Supreme Roast Beef
• Four Star Cajun Roast Beef
• Four Star Roast Beef
• Cajun Prize Roast Beef
• Manda Supreme Natural Roast Beef
• Manda Natural Roast Beef
• Manda New Orleans Style Roast Beef
• Manda Whole Wet Pack Roast Beef

Each package has a “Sell by” date of May 13, 2013, and bears the establishment number “EST. 8746A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These products may have been sliced at retail delis, and if so will not bear this packaging information. The products were packed on February 27, 2013, and shipped for further distribution and to retail deli stores in Louisiana, Texas, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Illinois and Tennessee.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Josh Yarborough, director of quality assurance and food safety, at (225) 344-7636, ext. 55.  

Formosa Food Company of Hull, Iowa, is recalling approximately 1,133 pounds of a pork jerky product because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen -- wheat -- which is not declared on the label. There have been no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of this product.

The following product is subject to recall:

• 16-oz. individual packages of “Formosa Brand Pork Szu (Cooked Seasoned Dried Pork Product)”

The product bears the establishment number “EST. 2446” inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label and was produced on various dates through Nov. 29, 2012. There is no expiration date on the product, which was distributed via Internet and direct sales nationwide.

Anyone with questions should contact Plant Supervisor Jennifer Shih at (712) 439-1065.

Manda Packing Company of Baker, La., is expanding its recall to include approximately 468,000 pounds of roast beef, ham, turkey breast, tasso pork, ham shanks, hog head cheese, corned beef, and pastrami due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The recall is being expanded because samples from additional production dates tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. There have been no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products.

Various weights of the following products are subject to recall:

Roast Beef:

• Manda Supreme Roast Beef
• Four Star Cajun Roast Beef
• Four Star Roast Beef
• Cajun Prize Roast Beef
• Manda Supreme Natural Roast Beef
• Manda Natural Roast Beef
• Manda New Orleans Style Roast Beef
• Manda Whole Wet Pack Roast Beef
• Manda Roast Beef
• S&W Roast Beef
• LA Pride Roast Beef
• Leblancs Roast Beef
• Thompsons Roast Beef
• Christiana Roast Beef
• Manda Italian Roast Beef
• Deli Pride Roast Beef
• Chef Master Roast Beef
• Scariano Roast Beef
• Marques Roast Beef
• Cajun Rite Roast Beef
  
  

Each package has a “Sell by” date of May 13-June 22, 2013, and bears the establishment number “EST. 8746A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. 

Ham

• Manda Ham
• Cajun Prize Ham
• Leblancs Ham
• Four Star Ham
• Christiana Ham
• S&W Ham
• Thompsons Ham
• Chef Master Ham
• Rouses Ham
  
  

Each package has a “Sell by” date of May 13-July 1, 2013, and bears the establishment number “EST. 8746A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. 

Turkey

• Leblancs Turkey Breast
• Manda Turkey Breast
• Cajun Prize Turkey Breast
• Christiana Turkey Breast
  
  

Each package has a “Sell by” date of May 13-June 22, 2013, and bears the establishment number “P-8746A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. 

Corned Beef

• Manda Corned Beef
• Four Star Corned Beef
  
  

Each package has a “Sell by” date of May 13-June 22, 2013, and bears the establishment number “EST. 8746A” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Pastrami

• Manda Pastrami
• Four Star Pastrami
  
  

Each package has a “Sell by” date of May 13-June 22, 2013, and bears the establishment number “EST. 8746A” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Hog Head Cheese

• Manda Hog Head Cheese
• S&W Hog Head Cheese
• Rouses Hog Head Cheese
• Big Cajun Hog Head Cheese
  
  

Each package has a “Sell by” date of May 13-June 22, 2013, and bears the establishment number “EST. 8746A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. 

Tasso Pork

• Manda Tasso
• Diversified Tasso
• Rouses Tasso
  
  

Each package has a “Sell by” date of May 13-July 2, 2013, and bears the establishment number “EST. 8746A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. 

Ham Shanks

• Manda Ham Shanks
  
  

Each package has a “Sell by” date of May 13-June 9, 2013, and bears the establishment number “EST. 8746A” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

These products may have been sliced at retail delis, and if so will not bear this packaging information. The products were shipped for further distribution, for sale at retail, and to retail deli stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Josh Yarborough, director of quality assurance and food safety, at (225) 344-7636, ext. 59.  

P.E. & F. Inc., of St. Louis, Mo., is recalling approximately 123 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat meatballs due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The company has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 15-oz. packages of "Fazio's Meatballs"

Each package has a lot code of "041114," and bears the establishment number "EST. 13051" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were produced on April 11, 2013, and sold at retail locations in the St. Louis area.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Nick Lamia at (314) 308-1530.  

Tibor’s Gourmet of Palmdale, Calif., is recalling approximately 200 pounds of ready-to-eat smoked pork sausage products because they were produced without the benefit of federal inspection.

There have been no reports of illness due to consumption of these products.

The following Tibor’s Gourmet products are subject to recall:

• “Ready To Eat” Gourmet Hungarian Brand Mild Smoked Sausage
• "Ready To Eat” Gourmet Hungarian Brand Spicy Smoked Sausage

Each package bears the establishment number “EST. 44866” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were produced between Mar. 25, 2013, and May 2, 2013, and shipped to a retail chain in Los Angeles and Orange counties.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact the company’s owner, Tibor Robert Petho, at (661) 339-3210.

Acadian Fine Foods of Church Point, La., is recalling approximately 17,037 pounds of pork stew and chicken stew products because of misbranding and undeclared allergens. The products contain whey and soy, allergens that are not declared on the product label.

There have been no reports of adverse reactions associated with consumption of these products.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 12-oz. single-serve bowls of "Savoie's Cajun Singles Louisiana Pork Stew" bearing the establishment number "Est. 13587" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were produced on various dates from May 24, 2012 through March 21, 2013. The product packages bear "Use By" dates from May 24, 2013 through March 21, 2014.
• 12-oz. single-serve bowls of "Savoie's Cajun Singles Louisiana Chicken Stew" bearing the establishment number "P-13587" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were produced on various dates from June 6, 2012 through Feb. 25, 2013. The product packages bear "Use By" dates from June 6, 2013 through Feb. 25, 2014.

The products were distributed for retail sale in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Jim Miller, Acadian Fine Foods' Plant Manager, at (337) 684-6933.  

Foster Farms of Porterville, Calif., is recalling approximately 6,165 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast strips.

The product contains wheat and soy -- known allergens -- that are not declared on the product label. There have been no reports of adverse reactions associated with consumption of these products.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 4.5 lb. cases containing 12, 6-oz. trays of "FOSTER FARMS GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS BONELESS & SKINLESS WITH RIB MEAT 97% FAT FREE," with an identifying case code of "000606."

The recalled product bears the establishment number "P-20923" inside the USDA mark of inspection and a use-by date of "JUN 22 2013" printed on each tray. The product was produced on April 23, 2013, and was distributed to retail establishments in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Teresa Lenz, the company's consumer affairs manager, at 209-394-6914.  

Vocci Italian Food Products of Kansas City, Mo., is recalling approximately 2,025 pounds of lasagna products because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen.

The products are formulated with bread crumbs that contain egg, a known allergen, which is not declared on the label. There have been no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 5-lb. steamer tin pans of “VOCCI ITALIAN FOODS BEEF LASAGNA” bearing the establishment number “EST. 5789” inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label.
• 20-lb. cases containing four, 5-lb. steamer tin pans of “VOCCI ITALIAN FOODS BEEF LASAGNA” bearing the establishment number “EST. 5789” inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label.

The products were produced on various dates between Nov. 16, 2012, and May 8, 2013 and were sold to food service institutions in the Kansas City, Kan., and Kansas City, Mo., metropolitan area. The product is intended for use in restaurants or institutional food operations and is not sold in retail grocery stores.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Chuk Lowry at 816-221-2026.

"Mechanically tenderized" meat will have to be clearly labeled if a proposed U.S. Department of Agriculture rule goes into effect.

Why? Well, it turns out that the process of tenderizing meat by using needles or sharp blades to break up muscle fiber not only makes it more tender. It can also push any germs or toxic substances that are on the meat's surface into its interior, where it won't be removed by washing and where it may survive high cooking temperatures, since the inside of meat doesn't get as hot as the outside while it's cooking.

“Ensuring that consumers have effective tools and information is important in helping them protect their families against foodborne illness,” said Dr. Elisabeth Hagen, USDA’s Under Secretary for Food Safety. “This proposed rule would enhance food safety by providing clear labeling of mechanically-tenderized beef products and outlining new cooking instructions so that consumers and restaurants can safely prepare these products.”

The proposal is being praised by food safety and consumer advocates, including Sarah Klein, senior food safety attorney at the Center For Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). She called it "a common sense remedy that can protect consumers."

Klein said most consumers don't realize the meat industry uses mechanical means to tenderize meat.

"This little-known but widespread industry practice can push surface pathogens to the interior of the meat, making those bacteria much harder to kill unless a consumer cooks the meat to well done." she said. "Consumers and restaurants should exercise more care when cooking these products and use a meat thermometer to ensure an internal temperature of at least 145 degrees, plus a three-minute rest period, or even 160 degrees."

Klein said USDA should accelerate the requirement and make labels mandatory by January 2014. In the meantime, she said, consumers should ask at the meat counter if the products they are buying have been mechanically tenderized and select intact cuts if they prefer meat rare or medium rare.

There have been at least a half dozen food poisoning outbreaks since 2003 that are believed to have occurred because tenderized beef was not cooked to a high enough temperature for a long enough period of time.

The USDA hopes to phase in the rule after a 60-day comment period that begins with the proposals publication in the Federal Register.

National Beef Packing of Liberal, Kan., is recalling approximately 22,737 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

There are no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 10 lb. packages of “National Beef” 80/20 Coarse Ground Chuck, package code “0481.”
• 10 lb. packages of “National Beef” 81/19 Coarse Ground Beef, package code “0421.”
• 10 lb. packages of “National Beef” 80/20 Fine Ground Chuck, package code “0484.”

The products have a “USE BY/SELL BY DATE” of June 14, 2013. They were produced on May 25, 2013, and shipped to various institutions and retail establishments. The is concern that some products may be frozen and in shoppers’ freezers.

Consumers with questions should contact the company at (877) 857-4143 for details about the recall and their return and reimbursement policy.   

Tip Top Poultry of Rockmart, Ga., is recalling approximately 18,000 pounds of mechanically separated chicken product that may contain pieces of plastic, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.

The following product is subject to recall:

• 250 – lb. drums of Tip Top roasted mechanically separated chicken.

The product was packaged on April 29, 2013, and distributed to one establishment for further processing for institutional use. Cases can be identified by the case code 55252, pack date 04/29/13, and the establishment number P-17453 within the mark of inspection.

The pieces of plastic are from a washer that broke. The problem was discovered at the further processing establishment as they were using the product to formulate a soup base. There have been no reports of illness due to consumption of these products.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Laura Holder, Public Relations, at (770) 579-4289.

ECRS of Hollywood, Fla., is recalling 12,560 pounds of chicken dip products.

The products contain anchovies, a known allergen which is not declared on the label. There have been no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

The products subject to recall include:

• 8-oz. containers with 16 pieces per case of “BUBBA’S Buffalo Blue Cheese Chicken Dip” bearing the establishment number “P-21299” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were produced and packaged on April 10, 2013.
• 16-oz. containers with 8 pieces per case of “BUBBA’S Buffalo Blue Cheese Chicken Dip” bearing the establishment number “P-21299” inside the USDA mark of inspection with expiration dates from June 25, 2013, through Sept. 24, 2013. The products were produced and packaged from March 21, 2013, through June 21, 2013.

The products were distributed to retail grocery stores and through Internet/catalog sales in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri and Ohio.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Charlie Gonzalez, manager, at (954) 965-2480.

The meat and livestock industry is taking exception to country-of-origin labeling rules -- known as COOL -- finalized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture earlier this year.

Previously, meat labels only had to say where meat came from. Under the new rule, they must say where the meat was born, raised and slaughtered. The American Meat Institute says the rule is unconstitutional and has filed suit in D.C. federal court.

The suit charges that the rule "compels speech in the form of costly and detailed labels on meat products that do not directly advance a government interest."  It charges the rule is "arbitrary and capricious, because it imposes vast burdens on the industry with little to no countervailing benefit."

Currently, a slab of meat may be identified as "Product of U.S. and Canada." Under the new rules, it would have to say, "Born in Canada, raised and slaughtered in the United States."

Lifetime itinerary 

“Congress mandated country-of-origin labeling for meat and poultry -- not lifetime itinerary labeling,” AMI said in a prepared statement.  “Segregating and tracking animals according to the countries where production steps occurred and detailing that information on a label may be a bureaucrat’s paperwork fantasy, but the labels that result will serve only to confuse consumers, raise the prices they pay, and put some producers and meat and poultry companies out of business in the process.  Everyone loses under this rule.”

Consumer groups, however, have long supported the type of labeling COOL would require. A nationally representative telephone poll of more than 1,000 U.S. adults, conducted by the Consumer Reports National Research Center in October 2010 found that most consumers (93%) would prefer to have a country of origin label on the meat that they buy.

"These results underscore our previous poll findings from 2008 indicating that 95% of US adults agree that country-of-origin labeling for products should always be available at the point of purchase," Urvashi Rangan, Ph.D., of Consumers Union said at the time the surbey results were released.

The rules also have had support from other farmers' organizations and from many environmental groups.

USDA said it "remains confident that these changes will improve the overall operation of the program and also bring the mandatory COOL requirements into compliance with U.S. international trade obligations." 

Traditions of Pearl, Miss., is recalling 2,486 pounds of frozen chicken meals because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen.

The products contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the label. There have been no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

The products subject to recall include:

• A three-compartment tray containing “Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast Filet with Rib Meat Smoke Flavor Added / Mixed Vegetables / Basil and Garlic Fettuccine” bearing the establishment number “P-13850” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were produced and packaged on Oct. 5, 2012, Dec 19, 2012 and Jan. 28, 2013

The products were distributed to food service institutions nationwide.

Consumers should contact Sherry Goodwin, Traditions customer service representative, at (601) 420-8847.

National Beef Packing Company of Liberal, Kan., is recalling approximately 50,100 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 10 lb. chub of “National Beef” 93/ 7 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 0707
• 10 lb. chub of “NatureSource” 80/20 Fine Ground Chuck, Product Code 7031
• 10 lb. chub of “NatureSource” 85/15 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 7054
• 10 lb. chub of “NatureSource” 90/10 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 7344
• 10 lb. chub of “NatureSource” 93/ 7 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 7004
• 10 lb. chub of “NatureWell 80/20 Fine Ground Chuck, Product Code 7484
• 10 lb. chub of “NatureWell” 85/15 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 7454
• 10 lb. chub of “NatureWell” 90/10 Fine Ground Sirloin, Product Code 7577
• 10 lb. chub of “NatureWell” 93/7 Fine Ground Beef, Product Code 7404

All these products bear the establishment number “EST. 208A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. They were produced on July 18, 2013 and shipped in 40 to 60 pound cases to retailers, wholesalers, and food service distributors nationwide.

This is the second recall by National Beef in less than two months.

FSIS advises all consumers to safely prepare their raw meat products, including fresh and frozen, and only consume ground beef that has been cooked to a temperature of 160° F. The only way to confirm that ground beef is cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures internal temperature.

Consumers can call 1-866-761-9472 for details about the recall and the company’s return and reimbursement policy.

United Processing of New York Mills, N.Y., is recalling approximately 12,600 pounds of boneless veal products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, E. coli O145 and E. coli O45.

There have been no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products.

The 60-lb. boxes of boneless veal bear the establishment number “M- 27450” inside the USDA mark of inspection on a generic box label. The products were produced on June 17, 18, 24, 28 and 29, 2013 then distributed to wholesalers in New York and California for further processing.

FSIS became aware of the problem during inspection program personnel review. The firm sampled the product per their food safety program, and inadvertently shipped the product into commerce.

FSIS and the company have received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall should contact the company’s plant manager, Jon Gorea, at (315) 768-7100, ext. 228.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has expanded the amount of product being recalled by the Chilean Ministry of Health. After official notification from the government of Chile of the positive result for dioxin, FSIS instructed importers to hold chicken products, which were presented for re-inspection.

FSIS has determined that 343,637 lbs of chicken may be affected and 155,595 lbs is currently being held. Through effectiveness checks, it has determined that 188,042 lbs was distributed to federal establishments for further processing, a distributor and retail locations in Florida, Georgia, New York, Pennsylvania and Puerto Rico.

FSIS conducted an analysis of the Chilean test results and determined that the risk to consumers is negligible. The agency continues to investigate distribution of the product and will take immediate action on new information.

Pride Foods of, Raiford, Fla., is recalling approximately 116,404 pounds of beef pattie and chub products.

The products contain soy, a known allergen which is not declared on the labels. The problem is believed to have occurred due to an oversight after using a unique label for one customer.  

There have been no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

The products subject to recall include:

• 10-lb. cases of 3, 4, and 6 oz. “Savory Beef Patties.” These products were exported to the Bahamas and distributed throughout the Caribbean.
• 10-lb. cases of 4 oz. “Beef Patties.” This product was exported to the Bahamas and distributed throughout the Caribbean.
• 24-lb. cases of 1 lb. “Beef Pattie Mix” chubs. This product was distributed to a food bank in Pennsylvania.

The products bear the establishment number “EST. 18506” inside the USDA Mark of Inspection. All products were produced between Dec. 1, 2012, and Aug. 27, 2013. 

Consumers with questions should contact Ryan Yax, Manager, at (813) 890-6541.

Lone Star Western Beef of Fairmont, W.Va., is recalling approximately 109 pounds of beef jerky products due to a processing deviation.

An inspector reviewing processing records found that the beef jerky was not processed at the correct temperature to ensure that the ready-to-eat product was safe to consume.

There have been no reports of illnesses due to consumption of these products.

Galant Food Company of San Leandro, Calif., is recalling approximately 1,650 pounds of fresh or frozen calzone products.

The products are formulated with an egg wash glaze that contains egg, an allergen not declared on the label. There have been no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

The products subject to recall include:

• 10-ounce packages, in 7.5 pound cases, of “ENZO’S Italian Combo Calzone” bearing the establishment number “EST. 9014” inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label. Identifying case codes are: 7163, 7173, 7183, 7223, 7253, 8143, 8303 and 9043.
• 10-ounce packages, in 7.5 pound cases, of “ENZO’S Chicken Fajita Calzone” bearing the establishment number “P-9014” inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label. Identifying case codes are: 7163, 7173, 7183, 7223, 8133 and 9043.

The products were produced between July 16 and Sept. 4, 2013, and shipped to distributors, retail locations and possibly restaurants in the San Francisco Bay area.

The problem occurred because the wrong computer was connected to the label printer during the firm’s recent relocation.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Richard Fairchild, the company’s recall coordinator, at 415-552-5475.

National Beef Packing Company of Dodge City, Kan., is recalling approximately 690 pounds of beef tongue root filet products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

There are no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 30-lb. boxes of “National Beef” Beef Tongue Root Filet, Product Code “12753.”

These products bear the establishment number “EST. 262” inside the USDA mark of inspection and include a pack date of “081913A.”

The products were produced on August 19, 2013, and shipped to a distributor in Amarillo, Texas, for further processing.

Consumers with questions should contact the company at 1-877-857-4143.  

Galant Food Company of San Leandro, Calif., is recalling approximately 420 pounds of Chicken Provance French puff pastry product.

The products are formulated with an egg wash glaze that contains egg, a known allergen, which is not declared on the label. There are no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

The product subject to recall includes:

• 4-oz. of “Chicken Provance French Puff ” bearing the establishment number “EST. 9014” inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label. Identifying case codes are: 7193, 9053 and 9093.

The products were produced on July 19, September 5 and September 9, 2013 and shipped to restaurants and cafes in the San Francisco Bay area.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Richard Fairchild, the company’s recall coordinator, at 415-552-5475.

Siberoni of Portland, Ore., is recalling 169,655 pounds of raw and frozen meat and poultry “pelmeni” (Eastern European-style ravioli products) which were produced without the benefit of inspection.

There have been no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 1 lb. packages, in 40 pound cases, of “Siberoni” brand Chicken Pelmeni
• 1 lb. packages, in 40 pound cases, of “Siberoni” brand Beef Pelmeni
• 1 lb. packages, in 40 pound cases, of “Siberoni” brand Beef and Pork Pelmeni

All these products bear the establishment number “33788” or “P-33788” inside a USDA mark of inspection or elsewhere on the package. The products were produced prior to September 6, 2013, and were sold directly from the firm’s storefront and via a distributor to retail outlets in Oregon and Washington State.

The problem was discovered when an investigator found, at a distributor, product that the firm had produced while under suspension. Further investigation found that more product had been produced prior to the suspension period, but also without benefit of inspection.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall should contact Siberoni at 503-335-5843.

Central Valley Meat Company of Hanford, Calif., is recalling 58,240 pounds of ground beef that may contain small pieces of plastic.

The products subject to recall include:

• 40-lb. cases containing 10-lb. chubs of “Fine Ground Beef.”

The products bear the establishment number “Est. 6063A” inside the USDA Mark of Inspection. The products were produced on April 1, 2013, and can be further identified by case code “6063A3091A” or “6063A3091B.”

The products were shipped to distribution centers in Arkansas, California, Montana and Texas, and were intended for use by the National School Lunch Program.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Brian Coelho, General Manager, at (559) 583-9624.

Central Valley Meat Company of Hanford, Calif., is recalling approximately 89,720 pounds of ground beef that may contain small pieces of plastic. No reports of illness or injury due to consumption of these products.

The company issued a similar recall  in late September.

The following products are subject to the expanded recall:

• 40-lb. cases containing 10-lb. chubs of “Fine Ground Beef.”

The products bear the establishment number “Est. 6063A” inside the USDA Mark of Inspection. They were produced on July 23, 2013, and can be further identified by case code “6063A3204A” or “6063A3204B” or “6063A3204C.” The products were shipped to distribution centers in Arkansas, Nebraska, and North Carolina and intended for use by the National School Lunch Program.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Brian Coelho, company general manager, at (559) 583-9624.

Costco’s El Camino Real store in San Francisco, Calif., is recalling an additional 14,093 units of rotisserie chicken products that may be contaminated with a strain of Salmonella, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. This is in addition to the 9,043 units that were recalled on Oct. 12.

No illnesses have been reported in association with the products being recalled

The products subject to recall are:

• 13,455 “Kirkland Signature Foster Farms” rotisserie chickens
• 638 total units of “Kirkland Farm” rotisserie chicken soup, rotisserie chicken leg quarters, and rotisserie chicken salad.

The products were sold directly to consumers in a Costco located at 1600 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, Calif., between Sept. 24 and Oct. 15, 2013.

Consumers and media with questions regarding the recall should contact Costco at (800) 774-2678.

Costco in Coon Rapids, Minn., is recalling an undetermined amount of lean fresh ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

The product subject to recall is 383 units of 88% lean fresh ground beef (88/12). It bears the Costco item number 33724 under the Costco label. This product was sold directly to 342 consumers in a Costco located in Coon Rapids, Minn., between Sept. 4 and Sept. 7.

Based on epidemiological and traceback investigations, 1 case-patient has been identified in Minnesota with an estimated illness onset date of Sept. 29, 2013. The product was prepared from bull meat and finely ground beef from the Costco Wholesale plant in Tracy, Calif., and bench trim prepared at the Costco Wholesale in Coon Rapids, Minn. The steaks or roasts that were the source of the bench trim may have originated from as many as 16 federally inspected establishments.

There is concern that some product may be frozen and in consumers' freezers.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. Costco has already taken steps to contact every customer who purchased the ground beef product.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall may contact Costco at (800) 774-2678.

Gourmet Express is recalling 32-oz packages of Fusia Chicken Lo Mein, and 21-oz packages of Bremer 3 Cheese Chicken and Bremer Garlic Shrimp.

The products may contain eggs, an undeclared allergen not listed on the label. No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled products were distributed to Aldi distribution centers in the Mt. Joliet, Tenn., Jefferson, Ga., Batavia, Ill., Valparaiso, Ind., and Webberville, Mich., areas. The products also may have been shipped to Aldi retail stores.

The Fusia Chicken Lo Mein comes in a 32-oz multi-colored plastic package, Bremer 3 Cheese Chicken and Bremer Garlic Shrimp come in 21-oz multi-colored packages. All three are marked BEST BY APR 9 2015 stamped on the top tear strip.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (877) 599-9330 M-F 8:00 am- 5:00 pm CST or by email at jzielke@gourmetdining.net.

Wycen Foods of San Leandro, Calif., is recalling approximately 809 pounds of Chinese style chicken sausages, a dried snack food..

The sausages contain monosodium glutamate (MSG), which is not declared on the label. There have been no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

The following product is subject to recall:

• Individual “Chinese Style Chicken Sausage.”

The products were produced June 12, Aug. 14, Sept. 4, and Oct. 24, 2013 and were sold at a single San Francisco retail location. While the products have a shelf life of one year, some consumers may refrigerate, continue to air dry or freeze them.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact the company’s Chief Operating Officer, Cynthia Wong, at (510) 351-1988.

Fran's Fryers of Milford, Texas, is recalling approximately 251 pounds of various raw poultry products because they were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. There have been no reports of illness due to consumption of these products.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 2-lb. packages of "Boneless Dark 2# Chicken Leg Meat"
• 2-lb. and 5-lb. packages of "Chicken Breast Tenders"
• 3-lb. and 5-lb. packages of "Chicken Bone In Breast"
• 5-lb. package of "Ground Turkey 5#"
• 5-lb. packages of "Cut Up Fryer"
• 5-lb. packages of "Whole Fryers"

Each package bears the establishment number "P 20784" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were produced on November 11, 2013, and shipped to retail establishments in Texas.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact the plant manager, Brady Sweet, at (972) 493-5305.

Creminelli Fine Meats of Salt Lake City, Utah, is recalling 31 pieces (approximately 101 pounds) of fully-cooked-not-shelf-stable, ready-to-eat pork roast products.

The products were produced under the wrong Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan and mislabeled.

There have been no no reports of illness due to consumption of these products.

The following products are subject to recall:

3-4-lb. packages of “Creminelli Artisan Deli Porchetta Seasoned Boneless Pork Roast”

Each package bears the establishment number “34644” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were sold exclusively through the Internet to 28 customers, who have been identified by the company, and delivered to customers between Oct. 15, 2013 and Nov. 15, 2013.

The products were NOT distributed to retail stores or restaurants, and other products produced by the company are not affected.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact the company at (801) 428-1820 or info@creminelli.com.

Intevation Food Group of Plover, Wis., is recalling approximately 156,924 pounds of frozen chicken fettuccine alfredo products.

The products contain egg, an allergen, which is not declared on the product label. There have been no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products

The products subject to recall include:

• 18-oz. trays of “OMAHA STEAKS, 2367 Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo,” bearing the establishment number “P-39949” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The products were packaged and produced on various dates from May 11, 2012, through October 8, 2013, and were shipped to distributors in Nebraska for further distribution through retail and Internet/catalog sales. The products may also be identified by the case codes 9502367 or 9802367.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact the Customer Care Hotline at (877) 789-7117.

DelMonaco Specialty Foods of Morgan Hill, Calif., is recalling approximately 5,616 pounds of Armanino brand Bolognese sauce products.

There have been no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

While the product contains milk, an allergen that was declared on the product label, the label was not applied to all the products in each lot.

The Bolognese Sauce with Beef & Pork products were produced on September 25, September 27, and November 7, 2013.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 7.5 pound cases containing twelve 10-ounce bags of “Bolognese Sauce with Beef & Pork” with case number 31113 printed on the interior bag.
• 7.5 pound cases containing twelve 10-ounce bags of “Bolognese Sauce with Beef & Pork” with case number 27013 printed on the interior bag.
• 12 pound cases containing four 3-pound bags of “Bolognese Sauce with Beef & Pork” with case number 31113 printed on the interior bag.
• 12 pound cases containing four 3-pound bags of “Bolognese Sauce with Beef & Pork” with case number 26813 printed on the interior bag.

The products, which are missing the USDA mark of inspection with establishment number “EST. 17702” inside, were sold for institutional use in Hayward and San Francisco, Calif.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Sandra Johnson, Sales Coordinator, at 408-500-4114.

Despite last-minute legal challenges, a new rule requiring country-of-origin labels on some meats are now in effect. The meat industry and the governments of Canada and Mexico are challenging the rule in court but, for now at least, it's the law of the land.

The country-of-origin labeling (COOL) requires that stores identify the country where the animal was born, raised and slaughtered. It covers beef, chicken, pork, lamb and goat. Ground meats, deli and processed products are exempt.

The new labels are required to be much more specific than the old ones. They must say, for example, "Born in Mexico, raised and slaughtered in the U.S." 

The rule's backers say that consumers have a right to know where their next meal came from. The meat industry says it may cause other countries to shun American meat since they will have a harder time selling their products in the U.S.

Canada and Mexico are two of the biggest importers of U.S. meat and have challenged the rule through the World Trade Organization.

Mary Ann’s Specialty Foods of Webster City, Iowa, is recalling approximately 3,536 pounds of Niman Ranch Applewood Smoked Uncured Petite Ham.

The package covered by the recall may lack the establishment number "1221W" inside the USDA mark of inspection or elsewhere on the label. Although the producing establishment number was not included, which is a regulatory requirement, the distributor information was available.

The following products are subject to recall:

• Various weight packages of "Niman Ranch Applewood Smoked Uncured Petite Ham," bearing the following identifying use by/ freeze by dates: "2/5/2014," "2/10/2014," "2/11/2013," and "2/13/2013."

The products, distributed to retail stores nationwide, were produced between Oct. 23, 2013,  and Oct. 31, 2013.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Kelly Korleski, Mary Ann's Plant Manager, at (515) 832-4740.

StockPot, Inc., of Everett, Wash., is recalling 1,864 cases (approximately 22,368 pounds) of chicken noodle soup.

The product is formulated with wheat, a known allergen.  However, it was released with a Loaded Baked Potato Style Soup side label, which does not declare this allergen.

The company has received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

The following product is subject to recall:

• 24-oz. plastic tub of Wholesome@Home “Classic Chicken Noodle Soup.” The establishment number “P-18235” is located on the label on the lid.

The product was produced on October 25 and 26, 2013, with a use-by date of February 17 and 18, 2014. It was shipped to distribution centers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington., and sold at retail only.

Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Susan Baranowsky at 1-866-270-9303.

Yauk’s Specialty Meats of Windsor, Colo., is recalling approximately 90,000 pounds of various meat and poultry products that were produced under insanitary conditions.

There are no reports of illness due to consumption of these products.

The following products are subject to recall:

• “Colorado Best Beef” brand various fresh, smoked and shelf-stable meat products.
• “James Ranch” brand jerky and summer sausage.
• “Rocky Plains Meats” brand hams, bacon, raw and smoked sausage, jerky and raw poultry.
• “John Long Farms” brand fresh and smoked pork products.
• “Horned Beef” brand jerky.
• “Mile High Hungarian Sausage” brand fresh and smoked bacon and sausage.

All products being recalled are packaged in retail-ready packaging of various sizes, and bear the establishment numbers “Est. 20309” or “P-20309” inside the USDA Mark of Inspection. The products were produced between April 1, 2013, and Dec. 5, 2013 and can be identified by four-digit Julian dates ranging between 3091 and 3339. The products were sold at the wholesale and retail level in Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Wayne Yauk at 970-686-9080 .

Yauk’s Specialty Meats of a Windsor, Colo., is expanding a recall made earlier this month to include an undetermined amount of various meat and poultry products that were produced under unsanitary conditions.

There have been no reports of illness due to consumption of these products.

These products are in addition to the approximately 90,000 pounds of various meat and poultry products that were recalled on Dec. 9, 2013, and carry different brand names.

Products subject to this recall and expansion may be identified by the following brand names and bear the establishment number “Est. 20309” or “P-20309” inside the USDA Mark of Inspection. Products that do not bear the establishment number “Est. 20309” or “P-20309” inside the USDA Mark of Inspection would not be included in this recall.

Products subject to the recall expansion include various meat and/or poultry products from the following brands:

• Four Sisters Farm
• Heart Rock Bison
• High Point Bison
• Luc’s Pizza
• Mountain States Poultry & Meats
• Open A Bar 2
• Rocky Plains Quality Meats
• Schmidt’s Bakery & Deli
• Wag’s Livestock
• Wayne’s Specialty Meats
• Windsor Dairy
• Wyoming Pure Beef
• Yauk’s Specialty Meats

All products being recalled are packaged in retail-ready packaging of various sizes. Each package bears the establishment number “Est. 20309” or “P-20309” inside the USDA Mark of Inspection. The products were produced between April 1, 2013, and Dec. 5, 2013 and can be identified by four-digit Julian dates ranging between 3091 and 3339. The products were sold at the wholesale and retail level in Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.

Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact Wayne Yauk at 970-686-9080 .

Once again, Yauk’s Specialty Meats of a Windsor, Colo., is expanding its recall to include an additional product that was produced under unsanitary conditions.

There have been no reports of illness due to consumption of these products.

The latest products are are in addition to the various meat and poultry products that were recalled on Dec. 9 and Dec. 12, 2013.

The newest products subject to recall can be identified by the establishment number “Est. 20309” inside the USDA Mark of Inspection and include:

• “Corner Post Meats” brand hams and bacon.
• “Old Style Sausage” brand Smoked Andouille Sausage.
• “Old Style Sausage” brand Smoked Kielbasa Sausage.

Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Wayne Yauk at 970-686-9080 .

Palama Holdings of Kapolei, Hawaii, is recalling approximately 3,600 pounds of raw, frozen marinated chicken products because they may have experienced temperature abuse in the distribution chain.

The problem was discovered when the company’s distributor observed boxes of product swollen with gases from the bagged chicken.

There have been no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

The products subject to recall include:

• 10-lb. cardboard boxes, containing 4 individual cryovac sealed packages of May’s Hawaii “Hawaiian Style, Boneless and Skinless Teriyaki Chicken Thighs.”

The products were produced Oct. 15, 2013 and Nov. 5, 2013 then were distributed for retail sale in the Hawaiian islands of Oahu, Maui and Kauai and to a nearby military commissary. The packages bear the establishment number “EST. P-11077” in the USDA mark of inspection on the package.

Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Gary Hanagami, May’s Hawaii vice president of retail sales, at (808) 682-8300.

Lee Bros. Foodservice of San Jose, Calif., is recalling 740 pounds of sausage products that may be contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin.

There are no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 16 oz packages of Lee’s Sandwiches brand Pork Sausages produced on 2/11/13 with an identifying code “042P” printed on the back of the package
• 16 oz packages of Lee’s Sandwiches brand Pork and Chicken Sausages produced on 2/12/13 with an identifying code of “043PC” printed on the back of the package

Each package bears the establishment number “Est. 11041” inside the USDA Mark of Inspection. The products were sold at the wholesale and retail level in Arizona, California, Oklahoma, Nevada, Texas and online.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact the company’s Customer Service line at (800) 640-8880.

Palama Holdings of Kapolei, Hawaii, is expanding its recall of raw, frozen marinated chicken products to approximately 24,784 pounds because they may have experienced temperature abuse in the distribution chain.

The company has received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

The expanded recall covers all teriyaki chicken products produced at the company’s Kapolei plant with “Best by” dates ranging Sept. 24, 2014 to November 6, 2014.

The products subject to recall include:

• 10-lb. cardboard boxes, containing four individual cryovac sealed packages of May’s Hawaii “Hawaiian Style, Boneless and Skinless Teriyaki Chicken Thighs.”
• 5-lb. cardboard boxes, containing two individual cryovac sealed packages of May’s Hawaii “Hawaiian Style, Boneless and Skinless Teriyaki Chicken Thighs.”
• 2-lb. cardboard boxes, containing one cryovac sealed package of May’s Hawaii “Hawaiian Style, Boneless and Skinless Teriyaki Chicken Thighs.”

The products were produced on various dates between Sept. 24, 2013, and Nov. 6, 2013, and distributed for retail sale on the islands of Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii, and to a nearby military commissary. The packages bear the establishment number “P-11077” in the USDA mark of inspection.

Bloated boxes of the products were found at a retail location in recent days. The problem was initially discovered during shipment when the company’s distributor observed boxes of product swollen with gases from the bagged chicken -- an indication that there may have been temperature abuse during storage prior to distribution.

Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Gary Hanagami, May’s Hawaii vice president of retail sales, at (808) 682-8300.

Intevation Food Group, LLC, a Plover, Wis., establishment, is recalling approximately 156,924 pounds of frozen chicken fettuccine alfredo products because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain egg, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.

The products subject to recall include: 

• 18-oz. trays of “OMAHA STEAKS, 2367 Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo,” bearing the establishment number “P-39949” inside the USDA mark of inspection. 

The products were packaged and produced on various dates from May 11, 2012, through  October 8, 2013, and were shipped to distributors in Nebraska for further distribution through retail and internet/catalog sales. The products may also be identified by the case codes 9502367 or 9802367.

The problem was discovered by the company during an internal label review. FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact the Customer Care Hotline at (877) 789-7117.

Rancho Feeding Corporation of Petaluma, Calif., is recalling approximately 41,683 pounds of various meat products because they were produced without the benefit of full federal inspection, making them unfit for human food.

There have been no reports of illness due to consumption of these products.

The following products are subject to recall:

• “Beef Carcasses”
• 50-lb. boxes of “Beef Feet”
• 20-lb. boxes of “Beef Oxtail”
• 50-lb. boxes of “Beef Hearts”
• 60 and 30-lb. boxes of “Beef Liver”
• 30-lb. boxes of “Beef Cheeks”
• 60-lb. boxes of “Beef Tripe”
• 30-lb. boxes of “Beef Tongue”

Beef carcasses and boxes bear the establishment number "EST. 527" inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each box bears the case code number “ON9O4.” The products were produced Jan. 8, 2014, and shipped to distribution centers and retail establishments in California.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact the plant’s Quality Control manager, Scott Parks, at (707) 762-6651.

Cloverdale Foods of Mandan, N.D., is recalling approximately 2,664 pounds of beef franks. The products were formulated with milk, a known allergen that is not declared on the product label.

There are no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 16-oz. packages of Cloverdale Meats “Seattle Mariners Beef Franks.”
• 12 lb. cases containing 12 packages of individual 16-oz. packages of Cloverdale Meats “Seattle Mariners Beef Franks.”

The products were produced on November 23 and December 13, 2013, with use-by dates of February 21 and March 13, 2014 respectively. These products, bearing the package code Use by 2-21-14 or Use by 3-13-14 and the establishment number “Est. 7603” inside the mark of inspection, were sold to retail establishments in Montana, North Dakota and Washington State.

Consumers with questions may contact Scott Russell at (701) 663-9511, extension 224.

European Meat Products of Lakewood, Colo., is recalling approximately 130,000 pounds of fresh and ready-to-eat beef and pork products. The products contain wheat, an allergen which is not declared on the labels.

There are no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

The products subject to recall include:

• 16 oz. - vacuum pack plastic bags of “Bo Vien, Huong Duyen – Cooked Beef Meat Balls”
• 100 oz. - vacuum pack plastic bags of “Bo Vien, Huong Duyen – Cooked Beef Meat Balls”
• 16 oz. – vacuum pack plastic bags of “Cha Chien, Huong Duyen – Pork Meat Roll Browned in Soy Bean Oil”
• 16 oz. - plastic tubs of “Moc TUOi, Huong Duyen– Fresh Pork Paste”
• 16 oz. - vacuum pack plastic bags of “Gio-Lua, Huong Duyen – Pork Meat Roll”
• 32 oz. - vacuum pack plastic bags of “Gio-Lua, Huong Duyen – Pork Meat Roll”

The products bear the establishment number “EST. 7725” inside the USDA Mark of Inspection. The recalled products were produced prior to January 17, 2014, and were shipped to distributors, restaurants and retail establishments in California, Colorado and Illinois.

Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Phong Tong, a company executive, at (303) 233-3111.

George’s Inc., of Springdale, Ark., is recalling approximately 1.25 million pounds of frozen par-fried chicken tender products.

The products are formulated with wheat, an allergen not properly declared on the labels.

There have been no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

The products subject to recall include:

• 10-lb. cases of “George’s Uncooked Breaded Chicken Breast Tenderloins” with Case Code 4831 and packaging dates between Feb. 21, 2013 and Dec. 19, 2013.
• 10-lb. cases of “George’s Uncooked Chicken Tenderloin Fritters” with Case Code 4861 and packaging dates between Feb. 21, 2013 and Jan. 4, 2014.
• 10-lb. cases of “George’s Uncooked Chicken Tenderloin Fritters” with Case Code 4880 and packaging dates between Feb. 21, 2013 and Jul. 19, 2013.

The products  bear the establishment number “P-13584” under the USDA Mark of Inspection and were sold to wholesale locations for distribution to institutional users nationwide.

Consumers with questions may contact Ali Perry at (479) 927-7256.  

Walker’s Food Products of North Kansas City, Mo., is recalling approximately 2,200 pounds of chicken salad products.

The products are formulated with a soy protein concentrate, an allergen not properly declared on the labels.

There have been no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

The products subject to recall include:

• 5-lb. plastic tubs of “Walker’s All White Chunky Chicken Salad” with packaging dates between June 6, 2013 and Jan. 23, 2014 and use by/sell by dates between July 26, 2013 and March 14, 2014 and sold to wholesale locations in Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.
• 1-lb. plastic tubs of “Walker’s All White Chunky Chicken Salad” with packaging dates between June 6, 2013 and Jan. 23, 2014 and use by/sell by dates between July 26, 2013 and March 14, 2014 and sold to retail locations in Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.
• 5-lb. tubs of “Walker’s White Chicken Salad Florentine” with packaging dates between June 6, 2013 and Jan. 27, 2014 and use by/sell by dates between July 14, 2013 and March 6, 2014 and sold to wholesale locations for distribution in Kansas and Missouri.

The recalled products bear the establishment number “P-13335” inside the USDA Mark of Inspection.

Consumers with questions about the recall may contact James Daskaleas at (816) 472-8121, ext. 15.  

Wyoming Authentic Products of Cody, Wyo., is recalling approximately 365 pounds of beef jerky products due to a processing deviation.

There have been no reports of illness due to consumption of these products.

The following products, produced on various dates between November 4 and December 18, 2013, are subject to recall:

• 3.5-oz. (CRYOVACED) packages of “ALL NATURAL ANGUS ORIGINAL FLAVOR JERKY” with case code “05AE30811”
• 3.5-oz. (CRYOVACED) packages of “ALL NATURAL ANGUS PEPPERED FLAVOR JERKY” with case codes “06AE30821” , “05AE31021” , “05AE31711” or “05EIJ32511”
• 3.5-oz. (CRYOVACED) packages of “ALL NATURAL ANGUS HONEY FLAVOR JERKY” with case code “04AE30921”

The recalled products bear the establishment number “EST. 44972” inside the USDA mark of inspection, and were sold at retail locations in Colorado, Utah, Washington and Wyoming, as well as Internet sales to individuals.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall may contact David Fales, president, at (307) 587-9841.

PFP Enterprises of Fort Worth, Texas, is recalling approximately 15,865 pounds of beef products.

The products may be contaminated with E. coli O103, E. coli O111, E. coli O121, E. coli O145, E. coli O26 and E. coli O45.

There have been no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 10.5-lb. boxes of Beef Outside Skirt Steak, with a pack date of “12/13/13”
• 20-lb. boxes of Studio Movie Grill Beef Tenderloin Sliced, with a pack date of “12/05/13”
• 15-lb. boxes of Preseasoned Beef for Fajita, with a use by date of “1/13/14”
• 40-lb. boxes of Southwest Style Beef Skirts, with a pack date of “12/5/13”
• 20-lb. boxes of Patterson Food Processors Beef Skirt Seasoned, with a pack date of “12/9/13”
• 10-lb. boxes of Preseasoned Beef for Fajitas, with a pack date of “12/9/2013”
• 40-lb. boxes of Preseasoned Beef for Fajitas w/Binder, with a pack date of “12/9/2013”
• 12-lb. boxes of Seasoned Beef for Fajitas, containing 6 2-lb. packs, with a use by date of “1/15/14”
• 12-lb. boxes of Mexican Style Beef for Fajita, containing 6 2-lb. packs, with a use by date of “1/11/14”

The products subject to recall bear the establishment number “Est. 34715” inside the USDA Mark of Inspection, were produced on Dec. 5, 2013, and distributed to retail stores and restaurants in Arizona, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico and Texas.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall may contact company President John Pieper at (817) 546-3561.

George’s Inc., of Springdale, Ark., is recalling approximately 29,200 pounds of seasoned raw, chicken breast strips.

The products are formulated with soy protein, a known allergen, and monosodium glutamate (MSG), but released with a label that does list them among the ingredients.

There have been no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products

The products subject to recall bear the label:

• 40 lb. bulk cartons of “GEORGE’S BONELESS SKINLESS BREAST PIECES W/RIB MEAT” with case code 4790.

They bear the establishment number “P-13584” below the USDA Mark of Inspection and “Packed on” date in the format of “mm/dd/yy” on the carton label.

The products were produced and packaged from Dec. 21 through Dec. 23, 2013, and were sold to distributors in Tennessee and Iowa for further distribution.

Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Ali Perry at (479) 927-7256.  

Rancho Feeding Corporation of Petaluma, Calif., is recalling approximately 8,742,700 pounds of meat products.

The firm processed diseased and unsound animals and carried out these activities without the benefit or full benefit of federal inspection. The products are adulterated, because they are unsound, unwholesome or otherwise are unfit for human food and must be removed from commerce.

There have been no reports of illness due to consumption of these products.

The following Rancho Feeding Corporation products are subject to recall:

• "Beef Carcasses” (wholesale and custom sales only)
• 2 per box "Beef (Market) Heads" (retail only)
• 4-gallons per box "Beef Blood" (wholesale only)
• 20-lb. boxes of “Beef Oxtail”
• 30-lb. boxes of “Beef Cheeks”
• 30-lb. boxes of " Beef Lips"
• 30-lb. boxes of "Beef Omasum"
• 30-lb. boxes of "Beef Tripas"
• 30-lb. boxes of "Mountain Oysters"
• 30-lb. boxes of "Sweet Breads”
• 30- and 60-lb. boxes of “Beef Liver”
• 30- and 60-lb. boxes of “Beef Tripe”
• 30- and 60-lb. boxes of “Beef Tongue”
• 30- and 60-lb. boxes of "Veal Cuts"
• 40-lb. boxes of "Veal Bones"
• 50-lb. boxes of “Beef Feet”
• 50-lb. boxes of “Beef Hearts”
• 60-lb. boxes of "Veal Trim"

Beef carcasses and boxes bear the establishment number "EST. 527" inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each box bears the case code number ending in “3” or “4.”

The products were produced Jan. 1, 2013, through Jan. 7, 2014, and shipped to distribution centers and retail establishments nationwide.

Consumers with questions about the recall may contact the plant’s Quality Control manager, Scott Parks, at (707) 762-6651.

AdvancePierre Foods of Enid, Okla., is recalling approximately 8,730 pounds of frozen chicken breast products..

The products were formulated with milk and soy, which are not declared on the label.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 10-pound bulk cases of “Our Down Home Style Chicken Breast Fritters for Chicken Frying” with Lot Code 5440730403 or 5440800403, produced March 14 and 21, 2014.

Only these lot codes and dates are affected.

The recalled products bear the UPC Code 36541 and establishment number “P-2260Y” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The products were distributed to food service establishments in Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah and Virginia.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Julie Moeller, Customer Service Manager at (580) 616-4364 or (580) 977-6948.

Prime Snax of Salt Lake City, Utah, is recalling approximately 90,000 pounds of beef jerky products.

The products were processed with a releasing agent containing soy lecithin, a known allergen that is not declared on the label.

There have been no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

The products subject to recall were produced prior to Feb. 2, 2014, and were shipped to retail locations nationwide. They include:

Arizona Jacks Brand:

• 8 oz./24 count packages of “Original”
• 3.5 oz./24 count packages of “Peppered Rippled Cut” and “Original Rippled Cut”
• 6 oz./80 count packages of “Frontier Cuts – Hot,” “Frontier Cuts – Pepper,” and “Frontier Cuts– Original”
• 3.25 oz./12 count packages of “Super Giga Hot,” “Super Giga Original,” and “Super Giga Peppered”
• 6 oz./30 count packages of “Premium Peppered,” “Premium Original Strip,” and “Premium Teriyaki”
• 3.5 oz./30 count packages of “Peppered Thin Cut” and “Original Thin Cut”
• 7 oz./24 count packages of “Peppered Thin Cut,” “Thin Cut,” “Original Chunky,” and “Peppered Chunky”

Desert Star Brand:

• 12 oz./18 count packages of “Desert Star Peppered” and “Desert Star Original”
• 3 oz. - 3 packages/case with 8 pieces/package of “Desert Star Original” and “Desert Star Peppered”

Southwest Trail Brand:

• 1 oz. – 6 packages/case with 12 pieces/package of “Southwest Trail Original,” “Southwest Trail Peppered,” “Southwest Trail Red Chile,” and “Southwest Trail Green Chile”
• 3 oz. – 4 packages/case with 12 pieces/package of “Southwest Trail Original,” “Southwest Trail Peppered,” “Southwest Trail Red Chile,” and “Southwest Trail Green Chile”

Terrell Brand:

• 3.5 oz. “Terrell’s Original,” “Terrell’s Honey BBQ,” and “Terrell’s Pepper”

Kettle Creek Brand:

• 3.5 oz./12 count packages of “Kettle Creek Original” and “Kettle Creek Peppered”

The products subject to recall bear the establishment number “EST. 18951” inside the USDA Mark of Inspection and a date on the packages prior to August 11, 2015, in the format of “mm dd yy.”

Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Jackie Pappas at (801) 977-0742.  

American Outdoor Products of Boulder, Colo., is recalling approximately 633 pounds of dehydrated Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken.

The products were made with milk and wheat, allergens that are not declared on the product label.

There are no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

The following product is subject to recall:

• 7.5-oz. foil pouches of “Backpackers Pantry Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken”

The product was produced July 2, 2013 and have the product code “07/02/2020” printed on the pouch. The product, which bears the establishment number “P-4933” inside the USDA mark of inspection, were sold wholesale, online and to retail establishments nationwide.

Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Elaine Sims at (303) 800-1404 or by e-mail at: elaine@backpackerspantry.com.

Fry's Foods, Food 4 Less (West), Ralphs and Smith's Food & Drug are calling on customers to check their refrigerators and freezers for a limited selection of nine recalled Pre-Packaged, Frozen Kroger Ground Beef products with a "use by" date of no later than July 13, 2014.

Customers may return the product to stores for a full refund.

The advisory follows Rancho Feeding's recent recall of ground beef that may have been manufactured under unsanitary conditions and without the benefit of full federal inspection.

There have been no illnesses reported to date in connection with this product.

No other Kroger family of stores banner, including Food 4 Less stores in the Chicago area, is affected by this recall at this time.

Item descriptions

All affected products were sold with a "use by" date of no later than July 13, 2014, and can be identified by the following description and UPC Codes:

• 6-lb. Kroger Frozen Ground Beef Patties Family Pack – 80% Lean: 11110-97147;
• 3-lb. Kroger Frozen Ground Beef Patties – 93% Lean: 11110-97944;
• 3-lb. Kroger Frozen Ground Beef Patties -73% Lean: 11110-97981;
• 3-lb. Kroger Frozen Ground Beef Patties – 80% Lean: 11110-97983;
• 3-lb. Kroger Frozen Ground Beef Patties – 85% Lean: 11110-97984;
• 5-lb. Kroger Frozen Ground Beef Patties, Family Pack – 80% Lean: 11110-96878;
• 5-lb. Kroger Frozen Ground Beef Patties, Family Pack – 73% Lean: 11110-96879;
• 2.5-lb. Kroger Frozen Ground Beef Mini Sliders – 85% Lean: 11110-97312; and
• 6 lb. Kroger Ground Beef Patties, Family Pack – 73% Lean: 11110-97988

What to do

Customers are asked to check their refrigerators and freezers carefully for the recalled product. Any opened or unopened products included in this recall should not be consumed and should be returned to their local store for a full refund.

Customers who have questions about the recall may contact the product supplier, Jensen Meat Co., at 855-558-6400.

Emparedados Boricua of Bayamon, Puerto Rico is recalling "Emparedados Boricua - Chicken and Cheese."

The products contain eggs, an allergen not listed on the label.

There have been no complaints or reports of adverse events associated with this problem

The recalled product is packaged in units of 6.5-oz. And was distributed to stores at gas stations in Puerto Rico from March 17, 2014.

Consumers with questions or concerns may call 787 635-6938.

Tyson Foods of Sedalia, Mo., is recalling approximately 75,320 pounds of frozen, fully cooked chicken nugget products.

The firm has received consumer complaints that small pieces of plastic were found in the products.

Tyson has received reports of minor oral injury associated with consumption of these products.

The following products are subject to USDA recall:

• 5-lb. bags of “Tyson Fully Cooked White Meat Chicken Nuggets – 16142-928” with a “Best if Used By” date of “Jan 26 2015” or Feb 16 2015.” The manufacturer codes “0264SDL0315 through 19” and “0474SDL0311 through 14” can also be found on the bags. These products were produced Jan. 26, 2014 or Feb. 16, 2014 and shipped nationwide to one retail warehouse club chain.
• 20-lb. bulk packs of “Spare Time Fully Cooked Nugget-Shaped Chicken Breast Pattie Fritters w/Rib Meat – 16142-861” with identifying case codes of “0264SDL0315 through 19” and “0474SDL0311 through 14.” These products were produced Jan. 26 and Feb. 16, 2014 and were shipped for institutional use in Indiana and Arkansas.

The product bags bear the establishment number “P-13556.”

Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Tyson Foods Consumer Services toll free at (866) 328-3156.  

Prime Pak Foods of Gainesville, Ga., is recalling approximately 24,000 pounds of fully cooked breaded chicken breast products.

The products were formulated with egg and wheat, known allergens, not declared on the product label.

There have been no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 2, 5-lb. bags in a 10-lb. box of “Sugar Lake Farms Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Breast Tenders” with the product code 77422 printed on the box.
• 2, 5-lb. bags in a 10-lb. box of “Sugar Lake Farms Fully Cooked Spicy Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks” with the product code 77448 printed on the box.

The products were produced from Dec. 12, 2012, to March 21, 2014. The products bear the establishment number “P-9165” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were distributed to hotels, restaurants and institutions nationwide.

Consumers with questions about the recall may contact John Appling at (770) 536-8708, ext. 1105 or by e-mail at: jappling@primepakfoods.com.

Bolzano Artisan Meats of Milwaukee, Wis., is recalling approximately 5,723 pounds of salami products because they were produced without the benefit of federal inspection.

Products produced under the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (WDATCP) inspection program are eligible for sale within the state of Wisconsin when they bear the Wisconsin state inspection shield on the immediate package.

The products being recalled, however, incorrectly bear the Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) program version of the USDA Mark of Inspection, which requires federal acceptance into the program.

Because the establishment is not part of the CIS program, products they produced and distributed bearing the CIS program version of the USDA Mark of Inspection cannot be sold through interstate commerce.

The products subject to recall include:

• 6-oz. or 12-oz. packages of “Bolzano Artisan Meats All Natural Uncured, Old School Salami,” 6/6-oz. or 3/12-oz. packages per case (UPC 7935 7389 6360)
• 6-oz. or 12-oz. packages of “Bolzano Artisan Meats All Natural Uncured, Pamplona Runner Salami,” 6/6-oz. or 3/12-oz. packages per case (UPC 7935 7389 6353)
• 6-oz. or 12-oz. packages of “Bolzano Artisan Meats All Natural Uncured, Fin Oh Kee Oh Na Salami,” 6/6-oz. or 3/12-oz. packages per case (UPC 7935 7320 3564)
• 6-oz. or 12-oz. packages of “Bolzano Artisan Meats All Natural Uncured, Pig Red Salami,” 6/6-oz. or 3/12-oz. packages per case (UPC 7935 7320 3571)
• 6-oz. or 12-oz. packages of “Bolzano Artisan Meats All Natural Uncured, Pitzotl Salami,” 6/6-oz. or 3/12-oz. packages per case (UPC 7935 7322 1698)
• 6-oz. or 12-oz. packages of “Bolzano Artisan Meats All Natural Uncured, RauchZwiebel Salami,” 6/6-oz. or 3/12-oz. packages per case (UPC 7395 7320 3588)

The recalled products were produced between Sept. 20, 2013, and March 15, 2014, include batch numbers 1208 to 1214, and bear the CIS program version of USDA Mark of Inspection with the establishment number “EST. 692SEWI.”

Cases containing these products may bear the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (WDATCP) inspection label, but the individual product packages may be misbranded with the CIS program version of the USDA Mark of Inspection.

Products bearing the Wisconsin state inspection shield on the immediate package are not subject to this recall.

The recalled products were distributed for institutional and retail sales nationwide as well as sold over the Internet.

Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Scott Allen Buer at (414) 238-4874.

Kraft Foods Group of Columbia, Mo., is recalling approximately 96,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer Classic Wieners because the products may contain Classic Cheese Dogs in the Classic Wieners’ packages.

The product labels are incorrect, as they do not reflect the ingredients associated with the pasteurized cheese in the cheese dogs. The products were formulated with milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.

There have been no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 16 oz. packages –individual consumer packages– of “Classic Wieners Made with Turkey & Chicken, Pork Added” with “USE BY 16 Jun 2014” date and product code “044700000632”
• Cases of 16 oz. packages –distributed to retailers– of “Classic Cheese Dogs Made with Turkey & Chicken, Pork Added, and Pasteurized Cheese Product” with “USE BY 16 Jun 2014” date and case code “00447000005300”

The products were produced on March 2-3, 2014, and bear the establishment number “Est. 537H” inside the USDA mark of inspection. They were distributed nationwide.

Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Kraft Consumer Relations at (855) 688-4386.  

Skilcor Food Products of Brampton, Ontario, Canada, is recalling approximately 36 pounds of fully cooked pork baby back ribs in honey garlic barbeque sauce.

The product was not presented at the border for U.S. inspection. Without the benefit of full inspection, There is a possibility of adverse health consequences.

There have been no reports of illness due to consumption of these products.

The following product is subject to recall:

• 18 pound cases containing 1.5 pound packages of “Cobblestone Farms Fully Cooked Pork Baby Back Ribs in Honey Garlic Barbeque Sauce” bearing package code “Sell By 2015-AL-08” and case code “15201”

The product bears the Canadian mark of inspection with establishment number “624,” and was distributed to a retailer in New York.

Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Don Bernier at (905) 501-0111.

Knockum Hill Bar-B-Que, of Herndon, Ky., is recalling approximately 350 pounds of hickory smoked, pit cooked barbecue pork.

The product is has a basting sauce containing margarine formulated with soy, an allergen not declared on the label.

There have been no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

The product subject to recall bears the label:

• 1 lb., white tubs of “KNOCKUM HILL BAR-B-QUE HICKORY SMOKED PIT COOKED BARBECUED PORK”

The product was produced on April 11, 2014, and April 18, 2014, and has an expiration date of April 25, 2014, or May 2, 2014. The product bears the establishment number “Est. 18138” inside the USDA mark of inspection and was distributed to retail establishments in Kentucky.

Consumers with questions may contact Oscar Hill at (270) 271-2957.

Chaparros Mexican Foods of Vista, Calif., is recalling approximately 568,503 pounds of beef products.

The products were formulated with hydrolyzed milk protein, an allergen not declared on the product label.

There are no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 100 lb. cases containing 20lb. bags, five per case, diced beef for broiling labeled “Alberto’s Meat Shop”
• 100 lb. cases containing 20lb. bags, five per case, sliced beef for broiling labeled “Alberto’s Meat Shop”
• 60 lb. cases containing beef trim labeled “Alberto’s Meat Shop”
• 100 lb. cases containing 20lb. bags, five per case, beef chorizo labeled “Alberto’s Meat Shop”

The products were produced between November 1, 2013, and May 15, 2014, and sold to restaurants in Southern California and a federally inspected processing facility. The production date is stamped in black ink on the outer case label.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Julia Silva, office manager, Chaparros Mexican Foods Inc., (760) 631-6080.

Wolverine Packing Company of Detroit, Mich., is recalling approximately 1.8 million pounds of ground beef products.

The products, produced between March 31, 2014, and April 18, 2014, may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

Based on epidemiological and traceback investigations, 11 case-patients have been identified in 4 states with illness onset dates ranging from April 22, 2014, to May 2, 2014.

A full list of recalled products is available here: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/3a3ed84a-f07f-4cb5-b321-b07ddba9d650/recall-030-2014-products.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

The products subject to recall bear the establishment number “EST. 2574B” and will have a production date code in the format “Packing Nos: MM DD 14” between “03 31 14” and “04 18 14.”

These products were shipped to distributors for restaurant use in Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio. There were no catalog or Internet sales.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall may call (800) 521-1390.