March 15, 2010 – Julia’s Spices Inc, of City of Industry, CA, is recalling all Hulled Sesame Seeds distributed between November 17, 2009 and February 25,2010, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected Hulled Sesame Seed also known as White Sesame Seeds were distributed in plastic bags between November 17, 2009 and February 25, 2010 in California and Utah by Julia’s Spices Inc’s through retail stores. Only the following products are being recalled: Julia’s Spices Ajonjoli / Sesame Seed 3.5 oz. pkg. (UPC # 810338001330) Julia’s Spices Ajonjoli / Sesame Seed 1 9/16 oz. …. »
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March 15, 2010 – Spice Industrial Group Inc., of City of Industry, Calif., is recalling Lian How White Sesame Seeds supplied by Specialty Commodities Corp. distributed from November 6 to December 11, 2009, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected Lian How White Sesame Seeds packaged in 5lb white plastic bags with Specialty Commodities Corp. labels were distributed to retail markets, restaurants and wholesalers in Southern California between November 6, 2009 and December 11, 2009. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and …. »
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March 15, 2010 – Fernando’s Food Corporation, of Compton, Calif., is recalling approximately 9,400 pounds of enchilada products because they were inadvertently mislabeled and contain an undeclared allergen, milk, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. Milk is a known potential allergen, which is not declared on the label. The product subject to recall includes: 9.84-pound cases of “Casa Solana Beef Chicken and Textured Vegetable Protein Product Enchilada.” Each case contains 90 enchiladas and bears case code numbers “2103745″ and “24947,” as well as the establishment number “EST. 6492″ inside the USDA mark of …. »
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March 12, 2010 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is advising parents and caregivers to be cautious when using infant slings for babies younger than four months of age. In researching incident reports from the past 20 years, CPSC identified and is investigating at least 14 deaths associated with sling-style infant carriers, including three in 2009. Twelve of the deaths involved babies younger than four months of age. Slings can pose two different types of suffocation hazards to babies. In the first few months of life, babies cannot control their heads because of weak neck muscles. The sling’s …. »
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March 12, 2010 – A 21-year-old Menifee motorcyclist died Thursday after he crashed into a van that was making a left turn in front of him at an intersection in that city, according to Riverside County sheriff’s and coroner’s officials. Joshua Gurley was riding a Yamaha motorcycle east on Newport Road when the broadside collision happened at 5:14 p.m. Thursday at Via Corazon Road, investigators for the two agencies said in separate statements. Gurley died at 6 p.m. at Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar. The van’s driver was not hurt, Sgt. Danny Lingo wrote. Anyone with information on the …. »
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March 11, 2010 – Six people were injured in a multi-car crash on southbound I-805 just north of Market Street early Thursday morning and investigators say at least one of the drivers may have been intoxicated. The chain-reaction of accidents began shortly before 2 a.m. when a vehicle pulled over with a flat tire and another vehicle hit it, said California Highway Patrol Officer Ray Scheidnes. Several other accidents followed, blocking all but the No. 3 lane of the freeway. Two motorists were trapped in vehicles and had to be extricated, said San Diego Fire-Rescue Department spokesman Maurice Luque. Six …. »
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March 11, 2010 –Frontier Natural Products Co-op is voluntarily recalling several of its products manufactured with non-organic black pepper that were sold under the Frontier brand and under the Whole Foods Market brands listed below that contain black pepper supplied by Mincing Overseas Spice Company. The black pepper has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Recalled products were sold in all 50 states and in some parts of Canada to distributors, retailers and consumers. Below is the list of products containing the black pepper: Frontier Cajun Blackened Fish/Meat seasoning, 16.00 oz. (UPC Code: 0-89836-00351-5) (Lot Code: 0011) Frontier …. »
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March 11, 2010 –Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar is being voluntary recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination. Only the following product is impacted: Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar, 8 oz and 1.75 oz (Sell-by date: June 15, 2010) (only this date) This is the only Quaker-branded product impacted by the recall. The date is located on the front of each package. These products have been distributed nationwide to retail stores, foodservice and vending machines in the United States. This product contains as an ingredient the specific hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP), recalled by Basic Food Flavors Inc., Las Vegas, …. »
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March 11, 2010 –Ventura Foods, LLC is voluntarily recalling seven of its Dean’s® Dip products, with specific production dates, because a flavor enhancer may be contaminated with Salmonella. The Dean’s Dip recall impacts only the products listed below with the specific UPC code and “Sell By” dates. This recall does not affect any other Dean’s Dip products or other Ventura Foods Brands. Dean’s 8 oz. Creamy Taco Dip (UPC 026700-12910-0) (Sell By Dates: MAR 27 10 1545 17-536, APR 29 10 0120 17-536, JUN 02 10 1849 17-536) Dean’s 16 oz. Green Onion Dip (UPC 026700-12919-3) (Sell By Date: …. »
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March 11, 2010 – Orval Kent announced today that it is voluntarily recalling multiple dips as a precautionary measure because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The Orval Kent dips are being recalled because they contain HVP (hydrolyzed vegetable protein) recalled by Basic Food Flavors Inc., Las Vegas, Nevada because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. Only the following products with Use By dates between 12/12/09 and 4/16/10 are being recalled: Culinary Circle™ Pesto Ranch Dip, 10 oz. (UPC#: 41130-38063) Culinary Circle™ Cucumber Dill Dip, 10 oz. (UPC#: 41130-38062) Culinary Circle™ Spinach Dip, 10 oz. (UPC#: 41130-38061) …. »
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