A series of recalls were issued when a supplier of organic carob powder notified its customers. The supplier, Ciranda Inc, has no information on the Salmonella issue on its website, but the ingredient they sold resulted in a number of recalls nationwide. There have been no illnesses.
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Salmonella in carob triggers recall of snacks nationwidehttp://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2014/07/salmonella_in_carob_triggers_r.html
By Brie Zeltner, The Plain Dealer The Plain Dealer
on July 29, 2014 at 12:36 PM
CLEVELAND, Ohio-- A recall of organic carob powder that began last week due to salmonella contamination has expanded to include several brands of energy bars and snacks sold nationwide, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
On July 22, Earth Circle Organics issued the first recall for its Organic Carob Powder after the company was notified by its supplier that the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The products included 14 lot numbers with an expiration date of June 5, 2015. The full list of recalled lots can be found here.
The recall then expanded to include snacks produced by Dancing Star of Buckland, Massachusetts and GoMacro of Viola, Wisconsin. The recalled snacks include certain varieties of MacroBars, Dancing Star, Chunks of Energy, and Rave Bites brands of snacks and energy bars distributed nationwide. For a full list of the recalled items check the recall notices here and here.
On July 25, CaCoCo, a company that makes raw drinking chocolate, recalled its "Original" and "Global Warrior" products which contain carob powder that were sold in California. More details about that recall are available here.
There have not yet been any illnesses reported from the recalled items, according to the companies involved.
Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The infection usually lasts 4 to 7 days and resolves on its own. In some people, the Salmonella infection (or salmonellosis) may spread from the intestines to the blood stream and then to other body sites, and can be deadly unless the person is treated promptly with antibiotics. Young children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems are the most likely to have severe infections.
You can find more information about food safety from the FDA here, or by calling 1-888-SAFEFOOD Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. eastern time.
FDA Recall Notices
Earth Circle Organics Recalls Organic Carob Powder for Possible Salmonella Contamination
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm406458.htm
Contact: Consumer: 530-273-3663 ext. 216
recall@earthcircleorganics.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 22, 2014 - Earth Circle Organics, (River Canyon Retreat, Inc., dba) has been notified by its supplier of a recall of Organic Carob Powder due to possible health risks related to Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometime 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.
Earth Circle Organics has taken immediate action to recall Organic Carob Powder in order to ensure the safety of its consumers. Earth Circle Organics is working closely with the FDA on this matter. Earth Circle Organics is dedicated to providing the highest quality organic and raw products and the safety of our customers is our number one priority.
Products were sold to distributors and retail outlets in North America.
Product SKU Lot #UPC Code Exp Date
CRBP16ow 3642; 3404; 3221; 3267 894932002283 6/5/2015
CRBP5lb 3405; 3262 894932002733 6/5/2015
CBP20lb 3487; 3387; 3292 813313011485 6/5/2015
CRBP55lb 201901; 196201; 194801; 188901; 0786 894932002740 6/5/2015
No other Earth Circle Organics products are affected by this recall and no illnesses have been reported to date. This recall is initiated as a precautionary measure due to a possibility of contamination as notified by our suppliers.
Consumers that have purchased these products with the above stated lot numbers and expiration dates are asked not to consume the product and discard it or return the product to the original point of purchase.
Consumers with questions may contact Earth Circle Organics at 530-273-3663 ext 216, Monday – Friday from 9 am-5 pm PST. Email correspondence can be sent to recall@earthcircleorganics.com .
Dancing Star LLC, Buckland, MA 01338 Issues Voluntary Recall For Various Snacks Because They Contain Organic Carob Powder From Ciranda, Inc., Hudson, WI 54016, Which May Be Contaminated With Salmonella.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm406771.htm
Contact: Consumer: 413-625-8300 recall@chunksofenergy.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 24, 2014 - Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infection (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
Products impacted by the recall include:
Dancing Star LLC brand:
Carob Supergreens Chunks of Energy (10# UPC 7-69270-20005--2), production lots (0844-1, 0844-2, 0844-3, 0954-1, 0954-2, 0954-3, 0954-4, 0994-1, 0994-2, 1014, 1094-1, 1094-2, 1094-3, 1154-1, 1154-2, 1154-3, 1154-4, 1574, 1634-1,1634-2, 1634-3, 1644, 1684, 1744-1, 1744-2, 1744-3, 1824-1, 1824-2, 1924-1, 1924-2, 1994).
Carob Supergreens Chunks of Energy (7 oz UPC 7-69270-70008-8), production lot 1014.
Date Flax with Turmeric Chunks of Energy (10# UPC 7-69270-20004-5), production lots (0794-1, 0794-2, 0794-3, 0954, 1004, 1084, 1124, 1134-1, 1134-2, 1134-3, 1134-4, 1134-5, 1624-3, 1784-1, 1914, 1974).
Date Flax Turmeric Chunks of Energy (7 oz UPC 7-69270-70006-4), production lot 1004.
Rave Bites Brand:
Rave Bites Carob Supergreens (7oz UPC 7-69270-70008-8), Sell By Date 6/06/15.
Rave Bites Date Flax with Turmeric (7oz UPC 7-69270-70006-4), Sell By Dates 4/10/15 and 4/25/15.
Bulk Carob Powder:
Bulk organic Carob powder (10# UPC 7-69270-80001-6) Julian dates (0154, 0914, 0974, 0994, 1044, 1054, 1114, 1154, 1194, 1534, 1684, 1704, 1824, 1894).
There are no other flavors of Dancing Star Chunks of Energy or Rave Bites being recalled
The recalled items are distributed nationwide and sold to retail stores, some of them in bulk for the sales of smaller quantities to their customers.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
Consumers who have purchased this item are urged to not eat the product, and to dispose of it or return it to the store where it was originally purchased for credit.
This precautionary action was taken because the products contain Carob Powder that was part of Ciranda Inc.’s Organic Carob powder recall.
The company is working closely with FDA on this issue. “Ensuring that Dancing Star LLC maintains the highest standards possible,” said Michael Garfield-Wright (owner Dancing Star LLC, Buckland, MA 01338). ”We stand behind the safety and integrity of our products and strive to insure the highest quality possible”.
Customers with questions or who would like product replacements or refunds may contact 413 625-8300 between 8:00-4:30 EST, Monday through Friday, or email recall@chunksofenergy.com.
CaCoCo, Inc. Recalls Raw Drinking Chocolate Containing Voluntarily Recalled Organic Carob Powder From Their Supplier for Possible Salmonella Contamination
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm406806.htm
Contact Consumer: (530) 362-8632 recall@cacoco.co
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 25, 2014 - CaCoCo, Inc. has been notified by its supplier of a recall of Organic Carob Powder due to possible health risks related to Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is an organism that 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.
CaCoCo, Inc. has taken immediate action to recall its products, CaCoCo “Original” and “Global Warrior” containing said Organic Carob Powder in order to ensure the safety of its consumers. CaCoCo, Inc. is working closely with the FDA on this matter. CaCoCo, Inc. is dedicated to providing the highest quality organic and raw products and the safety of our customers is our number one priority.
Products were sold to California distributors, retail outlets, and farmers markets in 8.14 oz. and 2 lbs. bags. The products in this recall include:
Product Name: Original and Global Warrior
Lot #UPC CodeExp. DateOG99 091131352113 10/19/2014
OG100 091131352113 11/28/2014
OG101 091131352113 06/18/2015
GW99 091131352076 10/19/2014
GW100 091131352076 11/28/2014
GW101 091131352076 06/18/2015
No other CaCoCo, Inc. products are affected by this recall and no illnesses have been reported to date. This recall is initiated as a precautionary measure due to a possibility of contamination as notified by our suppliers.
Consumers that have purchased these products with the above stated lot numbers or expiration dates are asked not to consume the product and discard it according to your state/local regulation guidelines or return the product to the original point of purchase for exchange.
Consumers with questions may contact CaCoCo, Inc. at (530) 362-8632, Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm PST. Email correspondence can be sent to recall@cacoco.co.
GOMACRO RECALLS "Almond Butter + Carob" and “Sunflower Butter + Chocolate” MacroBars Because of Possible Health Risk
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm406804.htm
Carob Powder Supplier May Have Exposed Ingredient to Salmonella
Contact: Consumer: Tony Saarem (608) 627-2310 Email: tony@gomacro.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 25, 2014 - GoMacro, of Viola, Wis., is recalling MARCOBARS brand almond butter + carob lots 1634 and 1645 and sunflower butter + chocolate lot 1646, 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.
GoMacro was notified on July 23 by its supplier of carob powder, an ingredient in the company’s almond butter + carob bars, that one of their customers received a positive test for Salmonella. In the interest of abundant caution, GoMacro is voluntarily recalling lot 1646 of sunflower butter + chocolate because it was produced on the same line after lots 1634 and 1645. These MacroBars were distributed across the country and internationally via retail stores, mail order and direct delivery.
Affected MacroBars will be clearly marked as either almond butter + carob with lot numbers 1634 (expiration 10 Mar 15) or 1645 (expiration 18 Mar 15) or sunflower butter + chocolate lot 1646 (expiration 18 Mar 15) and in a foil wrapper.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The carob powder supplier has ceased the production and distribution of this product. Consumers who have purchased this product are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
“Even though there is no indication of contamination in our product, GoMacro puts the consumer at the forefront of every decision we make. We offer this voluntary recall in the interest of protecting the health of the consumer,” GoMacro President Jola Sonkin said.
If you have any questions our Operations Manager, Tony Saarem, is available by phone, Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM (CST) at (608)-627-2310 or email at tony@gomacro.com.
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