Recall Roundup: Jan. 17 through 23

Editor's Note: Food recalls related to a foodborne pathogen will be featured on individual blog posts. Food recalls related to food allergens, mislabeling or other causes will be rounded up, when applicable, in a Recall Roundup blog post. For up-to-the-minute information on food recalls, follow @GaMktBulletin and @GDAFoodSafety on Twitter, and visit the Georgia Department of Agriculture's food recall website.

Recalls were issued on select lots of the following products:

Garden Lites: Seven-ounce boxes of Kale & Quinoa Souffle with best by dates of May 25, May 26 and June 23, 2016; seven-ounce boxes of Southwestern Souffle with best by dates of April 5, May 18 and May 19, 2016; seven-ounce boxes of Veggie Chili & Cornbread Melt with best by date of April 26, 2016; nine-ounce boxes of Kale & Brown Rice Veggie Bites with best by dates of April 2, April 7, April 8, April 28 and April 29, 2016; 6.75-pound boxes of Classic Cooking Kale & Quinoa Veggie Cakes with best bydates of April 1, May 19, June 2 and June 29, 2016
Recalled Jan. 15; undeclared peanut allergen. Read more ...

Oma's Pride: 12-ounce packages of Purr-Complete Feline Poultry Meal with best by date of Sept. 12, 2015; two-pound packages of Purr-Complete Feline Poultry Meal with best by date of Sept. 12, 2015
Recalled Jan. 16; potential Salmonella contamination. Read more ...





Freeland Foods, Inc.: one-pound bags of Go Raw Brand Organic Spicy Seed Mix with best by date of May 12, 2015
Recalled Jan. 22; potential Salmonella contamination. Read more ...

Recall: Organic Seed Mix Could Contain Salmonella

Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black is alerting Georgians to the recall of select lots of spicy seed mix produced by Freeland Foods, Inc., of San Jose, Calif.

Random testing by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency showed the mix could contain Salmonella. Salmonella is a bacterium known to cause salmonellosis in humans and animals. Symptoms of salmonellosis include diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. In some cases, they are known to be severe enough to require hospitalization and can cause serious complications or death in young children, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems.

The affected product is one-pound bags of Go Raw Brand Organic Spicy Seed Mix with UPC code 8 59888 00040 0 and a best by date of May 12, 2015.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Georgia Department of Agriculture inspectors will be checking to make sure the recalled products are removed from sale. Consumers who purchased these products are asked to destroy them or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Questions about this recall?

Consumers  who purchased this product can contact Freeland Foods at 1-877-456-8729 or returns@goraw.com between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

To view a comprehensive list of food and feed recalls affecting Georgia, visit our Food Safety Division recall website. If this recall expands or additional details become available in the future, the website will provide the most up-to-date information. 

Recall: Snack Bars Recalled for Possible Health Risk

Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black is alerting Georgians to the recall of select lots of snack bars produced by Perfect Bar of San Diego, Calif.

Routine company testing revealed the products could contain  Salmonella. Salmonella is a bacterium known to cause salmonellosis in humans and animals. Symptoms of salmonellosis include diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. In some cases, they are known to be severe enough to require hospitalization and can cause serious complications or death in young children, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems.

The affected products are as follows:

• 2.5-ounce Peanut Butter bars with best by date of Sept. 2, 2015
• 1.6-ounce Cranberry Crunch bars with best by date of Sept. 2, 2015
• One-pound variety pack of bars with best by dates of Sept. 2, 2015, Sept. 1, 2015, and Nov. 24, 2015

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Georgia Department of Agriculture inspectors will be checking to make sure the recalled products are removed from sale. Consumers who purchased these products are asked to dispose of them immediately

Questions about this recall?

Consumers  who purchased this product can contact Perfect Bar at 619-316-8494 Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST, or via email at pj@perfectbar.com.

To view a comprehensive list of food and feed recalls affecting Georgia, visit our Food Safety Division recall website. If this recall expands or additional details become available in the future, the website will provide the most up-to-date information. 

Recall Roundup: Dec. 13 through 19

Editor's Note: Food recalls related to a foodborne pathogen will be featured on individual blog posts. Food recalls related to food allergens, mislabeling or other causes will be rounded up, when applicable, in a Recall Roundup blog post. For up-to-the-minute information on food recalls, follow @GaMktBulletin and @GDAFoodSafety on Twitter, and visit the Georgia Department of Agriculture's food recall website.

Recalls were issued on select lots of the following products:

Flat Creek Farm & Dairy: Aztec Cheddar with lot code 140802XAZ; Low Country Gouda with lot code 140702XAZ; Aztec Cheddar with lot code 140725XGO.
Recalled Dec. 11; potential Salmonella contamination. Read more ...

Recall: Georgia Company Removes Cheese for Potential Health Risk

Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black is alerting Georgians to the recall of select lots of raw milk cheese produced by Flat Creek Farm & Dairy of Swainsboro, Ga.

Routine sampling by the Georgia Department of Agriculture revealed the cheeses could contain Salmonella. Salmonella is a bacterium known to cause salmonellosis in humans and animals. Symptoms of salmonellosis include diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. In some cases, they are known to be severe enough to require hospitalization and can cause serious complications or death in young children, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems.

The affected products are as follows:

• Aztec Cheddar with lot code 140802XAZ
• Low Country Gouda with lot code 140702XAZ
• Aztec Cheddar with lot code 140725XGO

No illnesses have been reported to date. Flat Creek is no longer producing raw milk cheese and began gently pasteurizing its artisanal cheeses.

Georgia Department of Agriculture inspectors will be checking to make sure the recalled products are removed from sale. Consumers who purchased these products are asked not to consume them, but to return them to the place of purchase.

Questions about this recall?

Consumers  who purchased this product can contact Flat Creek at 478-237-0123 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.

To view a comprehensive list of food and feed recalls affecting Georgia, visit our Food Safety Division recall website. If this recall expands or additional details become available in the future, the website will provide the most up-to-date information. 

Recall: California Company's Enchiladas Pulled for Possible Health Risk

Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black is alerting Georgians to the recall of select lots of frozen enchiladas produced by Overhill Farms, Inc., of Vernon, Calif.

Routine sampling by the company's cilantro supplier indicated the ingredient may contain  Salmonella. Salmonella is a bacterium known to cause salmonellosis in humans and animals. Symptoms of salmonellosis include diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. In some cases, they are known to be severe enough to require hospitalization and can cause serious complications or death in young children, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems.

The products were distributed nationwide at Safeway, Carrs, Genuardi's, Pak 'N Save, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb and Vons stores.

The affected products are nine-ounce boxes of Open Nature Chile Cheese Enchiladas with a lot number 141006, a UPC code of 0-7989310436-9 and a best by date of Aug. 6, 2015.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Georgia Department of Agriculture inspectors will be checking to make sure the recalled products are removed from sale. Consumers who purchased these products are asked not to consume them, but can return the product to the store of purchase for full refund.

Questions about this recall?

Consumers  who purchased this product can contact Overhill Farms, Inc., at 1-323-582-9977 Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PST, or Safeway at 1-800-723-3929.

To view a comprehensive list of food and feed recalls affecting Georgia, visit our Food Safety Division recall website. If this recall expands or additional details become available in the future, the website will provide the most up-to-date information. 

Recall: Nebraska company recalls macadamia nuts

Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black is alerting Georgians to the recall of packaged raw macadamia nuts processed by Marathon Ventures, Inc., of Bellevue, Neb.

Routine sampling by the US Food and Drug Administration revealed the products could contain  Salmonella. Salmonella is a bacterium known to cause salmonellosis in humans and animals. Symptoms of salmonellosis include diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. In some cases, they are known to be severe enough to require hospitalization and can cause serious complications or death in young children, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems.

The products were distributed nationwide after March 11, 2014, and were sold through grocery, food service and other retail outlets.

The affected products are as follows:

• Shurfine Macadamia Diced Nuts, five-ounce packages with the UPC code 0 15400 86635 4 and best by dates of March 11, 2015, June 23, 2015, and  Aug. 11, 2015
• Western Family Macadamia Diced Nuts, five-ounce packages with the UPC code 0 15400 16635 5 and best by dates of March 11, 2015, June 23, 2015, Aug. 11, 2015, and Oct. 6, 2015
• HyVee Macadamia nuts, two-ounce packages with the UPC code 0 75450 13287 8 and best by dates of Aug. 27, 2015, Aug. 28, 2015 ,and Oct. 10, 2015
• Market Pantry Chopped Macadamia nuts, 2.25-ounce packages with the UPC code 0 85239 52108 3 and best by dates of April 28, 2015, May 1, 2015, May 28, 2015, July 1, 2015, July 23, 2015, Aug. 21, 2015, and Oct. 16, 2015
• Pear’s Gourmet Macadamia Nuts Raw, 16-ounce packages with the UPC code 0 75049 42186 4 and a best by date of July 23, 2015
• Cash-Wa Distributing Macadamia Nuts Raw, five-pound packages with the UPC code 0 75049 42186 4 and lot numbers 14170 or 14261
• Pegler Sysco Macadamia Nuts Raw, five-pound packages with the lot numbers 14052, 14094, 14128, 14181 and 14267
• Mayan Gold Macadamia Nuts Style #5, 25-pound packages available in bulk case, with the PO number 0011766 SDC 0034

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Georgia Department of Agriculture inspectors will be checking to make sure the recalled products are removed from sale. Consumers who purchased these products are asked not to consume them, but can return the product to the store of purchase for full refund or exchange.

Questions about this recall?

Consumers  who purchased this product can contact Marathon Ventures, Inc.  at 800-828-7688 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. CT.

To view a comprehensive list of food and feed recalls affecting Georgia, visit our Food Safety Division recall website. If this recall expands or additional details become available in the future, the website will provide the most up-to-date information. 

Recall: Organic Carob Powder Taken Off Shelves

Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black is alerting Georgians to the recall of select lots of organic carob powder produced by Z Natural Foods of West Palm Beach, Fla.

The recall was initiated as a precautionary measure due to the company’s notification from its suppliers of the possibility of contamination from Salmonella. Salmonella is a bacterium known to cause salmonellosis in humans and animals. Symptoms of salmonellosis include diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. In some cases, they are known to be severe enough to require hospitalization and can cause serious complications or death in young children, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems. 

Products were available directly on the Z Natural Foods website and were not available in retail stores.

The affected products are bronze one-pound foil resealable pouches of Lightly Roasted Organic Carob Powder and silver five-pound foil resealable pouches of Lightly Roasted Organic Carob Powder. The affected products have a lot number ZNCARB39513 and a best by date of Dec. 5, 2016.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Georgia Department of Agriculture inspectors will be checking to make sure the recalled products are removed from sale. Consumers who purchased these products are asked not to consume them, but to contact Z Natural Foods and to arrange return of the product for a full refund.

Questions about this recall?

Consumers who purchased this product can contact a Z Natural customer care representative at 1-888-963-6637 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday  through Friday EST.

To view a comprehensive list of food and feed recalls affecting Georgia, visit our Food Safety Division recall website. If this recall expands or additional details become available in the future, the website will provide the most up-to-date information. 

Recall: Select Lots of Organic Carob Powder Taken Off Shelves

Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black is alerting Georgians to the recall of select lots of organic carob powder produced by Glaser Organic Farms of Miami, Fla.

The recall was initiated as a precautionary measure. The company received notification from its suppliers that the product could contain Salmonella. Salmonella is a bacterium known to cause salmonellosis in humans and animals. Symptoms of salmonellosis include diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. In some cases, they are known to be severe enough to require hospitalization and can cause serious complications or death in young children, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems.

The affected products are eight-ounce packages of Raw Carob Powder with lot number 0507081456 and UPC code 83291005567, and 5.5-ounce packages of Carob Fudgy Brownie lot number 0207211406 and UPC code 832910002061.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Georgia Department of Agriculture inspectors will be checking to make sure the recalled products are removed from sale. Consumers who purchased these products are asked not to consume them, but to dispose of the product and its container.

Questions about this recall?

 

Consumers who purchased this product can contact a Glaser Organic Farms customer care representative at 305-238-7747, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, or at raw@glaserorganicfarms.com.

 

To view a comprehensive list of food and feed recalls affecting Georgia, visit our Food Safety Division recall website. If this recall expands or additional details become available in the future, the website will provide the most up-to-date information. 

Recall: Black Pepper Pulled for Potential Salmonella Risk

Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black is alerting Georgians to the recall of select lots of ground black pepper produced by Gel Spice Company, Inc., of Bayonne, New Jersey.

Routine sampling by the US Food and Drug Administration revealed the products could contain Salmonella. Salmonella is a bacterium known to cause salmonellosis in humans and animals. Symptoms of salmonellosis include diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. In some cases, they are known to be severe enough to require hospitalization and can cause serious complications or death in young children, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems.

The products were distributed nationwide with the exception of Alaska and Hawaii, at Big Lots Stores, Inc.

The affected products are 3.53-ounce Fresh Finds Brand Ground Black Pepper in plastic jars with best by dates of June 30, July 02, July 22, and July 23, 2017. The jars have the Fresh Finds brand label with UPC code 4 1101098290 1.

Georgia Department of Agriculture inspectors will be checking to make sure the recalled products are removed from sale. Consumers who purchased these products are asked not to consume them, but to dispose of the product and its container.

Questions about this recall?

 

Consumers who purchased this product can contact 718-702-1532.

 

To view a comprehensive list of food and feed recalls affecting Georgia, visit our Food Safety Division recall website. If this recall expands or additional details become available in the future, the website will provide the most up-to-date information. 

Recall Roundup: June 1 - 20

Editor's Note: Food recalls related to a foodborne pathogen will be featured on individual blog posts. Food recalls related to food allergens, mislabeling or other causes will be rounded up, when applicable, in a Recall Roundup blog post. For up-to-the-minute information on food recalls, follow @GaMktBulletin and @GDAFoodSafety on Twitter, and visit the Georgia Department of Agriculture's food recall website.

Recalls were issued on select lots of the following products:

Glutino: 4.25-ounce and 20-ounce boxes of Glutino Rosemary and Olive Oil Snack Crackers with best-by date of Oct. 26, 2014, and UPC codes 6 78523 03861 1 and 6 78523 03863 5
Recalled June 2, 2014; potential Salmonella contamination. Read more ...







Baptista's Bakery, Inc.: LiveGfree 4.25-ounce Gluten-Free Rosemary and Olive Oil Multiseed Crackers with best-by date of Nov. 24, 2014
Recalled June 2, 2014; potential Salmonella contamination. Read more ...



Olde Thompson, Inc.:  Kirkland Signature Coarse Ground Malabar Pepper, 12.7-ounce jars with UPC code 096619164998, best-by date March 2017 and lot numbers OT 065099, OT 065169, OT 065254, OT 065255, OT 065256 and OT 065284.
Recalled June 6, 2014; potential Salmonella contamination. Read more ...







Vita Food Products, Inc.: Vita Classic Premium Sliced Smoked Atlantic Salmon, four-ounce packages with a sell-by date of Aug. 17, 2014, and lot number 00764B.
Recalled June 10, 2014; potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Read more ...