PRODUCT RECALLS FEBRUARY 2016

Wilderness Family Naturals of Silver Bay, MN, is voluntarily recalling its Wilderness Family Naturals Organic Coconut Milk Powder and other products that contain this ingredient due to potential milk contamination. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The products are safe for consumption by those who do not have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk.

The recalled products were distributed nationwide in retail stores and online.

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

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that one lot of Organic Coconut Milk Powder (lot #1000013229) tested positive for milk. Further investigation indicates that the manufacturer of the Organic Coconut Milk Powder unintentionally added milk to the food as a result of cross-contact. No other lots of Organic Coconut Milk Powder have tested positive for milk at this time. Wilderness Products is nonetheless recalling all lots of Organic Coconut Milk Powder and other products that were manufactured with Organic Coconut Milk Powder out of an abundance of caution and concern for the safety of its customers.

Customers with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk who have purchased an affected product should not eat it. Rather, they should dispose of it. Customers can contact Wilderness Family Naturals for a refund by calling (800) 945-3801 or sending an email to info@wildernessfamilynaturals.com. Wilderness Family Naturals will be sending recall notices to all of its direct customers.

The recalled products, which were packaged in foil or plastic bags and bear the Wilderness Family Naturals brand, can be identified as follows:

No Wilderness Family Naturals products other than those listed above are associated with this recall.

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* We believe that none of the products being recalled were processed or offered through the Feeding America national office.

For full details on the recall, please visit this FDA web page.

Consumer contact: Maytag Dairy Farms, 800-247-2458 or 641-791-2010

Health Matters America of Cheektowaga, NY, is recalling specific lots of Organic traditions SPROUTED FLAX SEED POWDER and Organic traditions SPROUTED CHIA & FLAX SEED POWDER because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

Organic traditions Sprouted Chia Seed Powder and Organic traditions Sprouted Chia & Flax Seed Powder were distributed nationwide in flexible plastic bags.

Here is a list of the recalled products and lots:

• Organic traditions SPROUTED FLAX SEED POWDER, NET WT. 8 oz./227g, UPC barcode 854260006261; Lots AHM626151103 Exp. 09/2017, AHM626151229 Exp.10/2017 (lot number located near UPC barcode on back of bag);
• Organic traditions SPROUTED CHIA & FLAX SEED POWDER, NET WT. 8 oz./227g; UPC barcode 854260006216; Lots AHM621151217 Exp. 10/2017; AHM621151229 Exp. 10/2017 (lot number located near UPC barcode on back of bag);
• Organic traditions SPROUTED CHIA & FLAX SEED POWDER, NET WT. 16oz./454g bag, UPC barcode 854260005479; Lot AHM547151217 Exp. 10/2017 (lot number located near UPC barcode on back of bag).

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Random samples taken by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) from retail stores in Canada tested positive for Salmonella. CFIA then notified the supplier. Health Matters America Inc. had received the affected lots. As soon as Health Matters America was made aware of this situation by their supplier, the company ceased packaging and distribution of the lots.  The FDA, CFIA and Health Matters America continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.

Consumers who purchased the affected products/lots should return them to place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company by phone at 1(888) 343-3278, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, or by e-mail at: orders@healthmattersamerica.com.

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PEKING FOOD LLC of BROOKLYN, NY, is recalling Chef Hon brand STEAMED BUNS WITH SEAFOOD & VEGETABLE and STEAMED BUNS WITH SEAFOOD MARINATED IN XO-SAUCE, because they contain undeclared eggs. People who have an allergy to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Chef Hon brand STEAMED BUNS WITH SEAFOOD & VEGETABLE and STEAMED BUNS WITH SEAFOOD MARINATED IN XO-SAUCE were distributed to retail stores in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas, and Puerto Rico.

PEKING FOOD LLC is recalling the following frozen products packaged in flexible plastic bags, Net Wt. 1 lb. 8 oz.:

• Chef Hon brand STEAMED BUNS WITH SEAFOOD & VEGETABLE, UPC 7 47518 00156 2;
• Chef Hon brand STEAMED BUNS WITH SEAFOOD MARINATED IN XO-SAUCE, UPC 7 47518 00163 0;

The following lots of the listed products are being recalled: 16021 (BEST BEFORE 01/21/17), 15348 (Best Before 12/14/16), 15337 (BEST BEFORE 12/3/16), 15271 (BEST BEFORE 9/28/16), 15240 (BEST BEFORE 8/28/16), 15176 (BEST BEFORE 6/25/16), and 15120 (BEST BEFORE 4/30/16). The lot and “BEST BEFORE” codes can be found on the front of the bag.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a USDA inspection that the products used an ingredient in the filling that contains eggs, and the steamed buns were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of eggs.

Consumers who have purchased Chef Hon brand STEAMED BUNS WITH SEAFOOD & VEGETABLE and STEAMED BUNS WITH SEAFOOD MARINATED IN XO-SAUCE are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-888-686-7888, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, EST.

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*We believe that none of the products being recalled were processed or offered through the Feeding America national office.

For full details on the recall, including product photos, please visit this FDA web page.

WBY Foods of Marblehead, MA, is recalling its Chappaqua Crunch Simply Granola with Blueberries & Bananas, in 13 ounce packages, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The recalled pouches of Chappaqua Crunch Simply Granola with Blueberries & Bananas were distributed in retail stores in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, No. Carolina, So. Carolina, Georgia and Florida in retail stores and through mail order.

The product comes in a 13 ounce clear plastic pouch and marked with best by dates on the back. The recall includes best by dates beginning with Feb. 5, 2016 and ending with May 31, 2016.

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

The potential for contamination was noted after our supplier informed us that the bananas in the granola may be contaminated with Salmonella. At that time, the recalled ingredient had been used in production.

Consumers who have purchased 13 ounce packages of Chappaqua Crunch Simply Granola with Blueberries & Bananas are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-488-4602, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM, EST.

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* We believe that none of the products being recalled were processed or offered through the Feeding America national office.

For full details on the recall, including a product photo, click on this FDA web page.

Consumer contact: John Pantaya,  562-220-2666