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Wednesday, June 22, 2016

More Recalls Announced for Listeria Contamination Potential in Frozen Peas

Dutch Treat of Michigan is recalling its Sweet Pea Pasta Salad, Pinnacle and JR Simplot are recalling frozen peas.  All are linked to the National Frozen Foods Recall of frozen peas for Listeria.


http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm507885.htm
Dutch Treat Foods Recalls Sweet Pea Pasta Salad Because of Potential Health Risk
For Immediate Release
June 21, 2016

Contact
Consumers Dutch Treat Foods, Inc.(616)772-5921

Announcement
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Dutch Treat Foods, Inc., of Zeeland, MI, is voluntarily recalling 3087 pounds of Sweet Pea Pasta Salad due to one ingredient in the product being recalled by one of its suppliers. The product is being recalled due to the potential of being contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women. There have been no reported illnesses to date associated with this product.

This recall is due to J.R. Simplot Co. (Simplot), of Boise, ID, recalling select products having the potential of being contaminated with listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The potential contamination did not originate at the Dutch Treat Foods facility.

The recalled Sweet Pea Pasta Salad was sold bulk in 10 pound cases (2 five pound bags) to two distributors in Michigan, Lipari Foods and Sysco Grand Rapids, under the Dutch Treat Foods label. It was also sold in retail stores in Michigan and directly from the Dutch Treat Foods facility in bulk 10 pound cases, 2 pound containers, and 14 ounce containers under the Dutch Treat Foods label.

The recalled product has “USE BY” dates of 06/09/16 through 07/01/16.

The distributor and retail stores have been contacted and instructed to remove any product from their shelves and to dispose of any remaining product in their inventory.

Consumers who have purchased the product should not consume the product but should throw it away or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call the company collect at 616-772-5921. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. EST.




http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm508001.htm
Pinnacle Foods Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Limited Quantity of C&W Early Harvest Petite Peas and C&W Petite Peas Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
For Immediate Release
June 21, 2016

Contact
ConsumersPinnacle Foods Consumer Care 1-888-299-7646
MediaElizabeth Rowland Mediainquiries@pinnaclefoods.com (973)541-8620

Announcement
Pinnacle Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of C&W Early Harvest Petite Peas and C&W Petite Peas because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The frozen products are being recalled as a precaution with the health and safety of our consumers as our top priority. Pinnacle Foods initiated the recall after the contract packer of the products, National Frozen Foods, notified the Company of the issue. The Food and Drug Administration has been made aware of this recall. No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled products were distributed nationally and online. All affected distributors and retail customers are being notified and the recalled products are being removed from store shelves.

The recalled items can be identified by a “Best by” code printed on the back of the bag. Only the following codes are affected by this recall:

C&W Early Harvest Petite
UPC 0-70332-00159-4
16 oz. bagPeas C&W Petite Peas
UPC 0-70332-00158-7
16 oz. bagMar-07-18 Mar-23-18
Mar-17-18 Mar-28-18
Mar-28-18 Mar-29-18
Mar-29-18


No other products produced by Pinnacle Foods are affected by this recall.

Consumers should not consume these products. Affected product may be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Pinnacle Foods at 1-888-299-7646.


J.R. Simplot Co. North American Food Group

URGENT – RECALL OF FROZEN PRODUCTS
SIMPLOT CLASSIC® PEAS and 5 WAY BLEND MIXED VEGETABLES
June 14, 2016 Customer Hotline: 1-800-448-5545
The J.R. Simplot Co. North American Food Group is conducting a voluntary Class II recall of the IQF products identified in the table below due to notification from a Supplier that product has the potential to contain Listeria monocytogenes.
The recalled products are as listed below:
ITEM NO. ITEM DAY CODE(S) INTERVAL CODE
10071179189251 - Simplot Classic Veg - Peas 1/20# 964OCT261501 All intervals (a,b,c….)
964FEB181601 All intervals (a,b,c….)
10071179189497 - Simplot Classic Veg - Peas 12/2.5# (30lb) 964MAY141602 All intervals (a,b,c….)
10071179188117 - Simplot Classic Veg - Blend 5way 12/2.5# (30lb) 964OCT261503 All intervals (a,b,c….)
964OCT291504 All intervals (a,b,c….)
964JAN131602 All intervals (a,b,c….)
10072807002690 - Polar Blend 5 way 1/20# 964MAR161601 All intervals (a,b,c….)
Example Code: 964OCT261501A
964 = Factory, OCT = month, 26 = day, 15 = year, 01 = line, a = interval
No other Lot codes are impacted and no other Simplot products are affected by this recall.
These IQF products are marketed and sold as not ready to eat (NRTE) and following the cooking preparation instructions printed on each individual case will effectively reduce the risk of exposure to this bacterium. No illnesses or customer complaints have been reported, however, the company in an abundance of caution has decided to conduct this voluntary recall.
Accordingly, we instruct affected customers to cease selling or stocking the products matching the specific lot/day codes referenced. Affected customers are also asked to locate and take control of any of this identified product that may be in the distribution system.
Simplot Customer Service will work with Customers to disposition any affected inventories.
In addition, if these day codes were further distributed, those customers are to be notified at once of this product recall and provided instructions to hold/destroy product with associated documentation.
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Taking prompt action in this matter is important. If there are additional questions, please contact the Customer Hotline at 1-800-448-5545.

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