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. pkg. (UPC # 810338000043)
• Julia’s Spices Ajonjoli / Sesame Seed 1 9/16 oz. pkg. (UPC # 810338020027)

Julia’s Spices Inc was notified of this contamination by their supplier. To date no illnesses have been reported to Julia’s Spices Inc.

Salmonella is 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.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, contact the Defective Product lawyers of the Gomez Law Firm today.

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 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.

To date, no illnesses have been associated with these products.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, contact the Defective Product lawyers of the Gomez Law Firm today.

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 inspection.

The enchilada products were produced on Jan. 28, 2010, Feb. 16, 2010, and Feb. 28, 2010 and were sent to distributors in Ala., Ark., Calif., Tenn., and Texas.

To date, no illnesses have been associated with these products.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, contact the Defective Product lawyers of the Gomez Law Firm today.

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 wreck may call deputy sheriffs at 951-210-1000. 

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 people were transported to area hospitals, five suffering from major trauma.

A traffic alert was issued and cars were diverted off the freeway at Home Avenue.

At least two vehicles that were involved in collisions fled the scene, the CHP said.

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 Curry powder, 16.00 oz. (UPC Code: 0-89836-00139-9) (Lot Code: 0007, 0029, 9350,9351)
• Frontier Curry powder, 2.19 oz. (UPC Code: 0-89836-18338-5) (Lot Code: 9352, 0042)
• Frontier Curry powder, 400.00 oz. (UPC Code: 0-89836-80139-5) (Lot Code: 0029, 9351)
• Frontier Garlic N Herb blend, 1.94 oz. (UPC Code: 0-89836-18908-0) (Lot Code:  0005, 9351)
• Frontier Garlic N Herb blend, 16.00 oz. (UPC Code: 0-89836-00295-2) (Lot Code: 0035, 9324, 9334, 9344, 9363)
• Frontier Garlic N Herb blend, 400.00 oz. (UPC Code: 0-89836-80295-8) (Lot Code: 0033, 9335)
• Frontier Greek Seasoning blend, 16.00 oz. (UPC Code: 0-89836-00353-9) (Lot Code: 0032, 9310)
• Frontier Herbs of Italy, 0.80 oz. (UPC Code: 0-89836-18446-7) (Lot Code: 9355)
• Frontier Muchi Curry powder, 16.00 oz. (UPC Code: 0-89836-00138-2) (Lot Code: 0004, 9350)
• Frontier Oriental Seasoning blend, 16.00 oz. (UPC Code: 0-89836-00360-7) (Lot Code: 9356, 9363, 0061)
• Frontier Pepper Black Coarse Grind, 16.00 oz. (UPC Code: 0-89836-00181-8) (Lot Code: 9327, 9357)
• Frontier Pepper Black Coarse Grind, 1.76 oz. (UPC Code: 0-89836-18381-1) (Lot Code: 9339)
• Frontier Pepper Black Coarse Grind, 400.00 oz. (UPC Code: 0-89836-80181-4) (Lot Code: 0019, 0032)
• Frontier Pepper Black Cracked, 16.00 oz. (UPC Code: 0-89836-00282-2) (Lot Code: 9321, 9349)
• Frontier Pepper Black Cracked, 400.00 oz. (UPC Code: 0-89836-80282-8) (Lot Code: 0021, 0004)
• Frontier Pepper Black Fine Ground, 16.00 oz. (UPC Code: 0-89836-00298-3) (Lot Code: 0008)
• Frontier Pepper Fine Grind, 1.76 oz. (UPC Code: 0-89836-18382-8) (Lot Code: 0020)
• Frontier Peppercorns Black Whole L/M, 16.00 oz. (UPC Code: 0-89836-00183-2) (Lot Code: 9299, 9306, 9357)
• Frontier Salad Sprinkle, 1.23 oz. (UPC Code: 0-89836-18901-1) (Lot Code: 0005)
• Frontier Salad Sprinkle blend, 16.00 oz. (UPC Code: 0-89836-00367-6) (Lot Code: 0022)
• Frontier Spaghetti Seasoning, 16.00 oz. (UPC Code: 0-89836-00384-3) (Lot Code: 9341)
• Frontier Thai Seasoning blend, 16.00 oz. (UPC Code: 0-89836-00387-4) (Lot Code: 0015)
• Frontier Veggie Pepper blend, 16.00 oz. (UPC Code: 0-89836-00366-9) (Lot Code: 0034, 9352)
• Frontier Mediterranean Seafood seasoning, 16.00 oz. (UPC Code: 0-89836-02834-1) (Lot Code: 9351)
• Frontier Toronto Steak & Chicken Rub, 16.00 oz. (UPC Code: 0-89836-02835-8) (Lot Code: 0028, 9342)
• Whole Foods 365 Asian Seafood Seasoning, 5.00 oz. (UPC Code: 0-99482-40683-7) (Lot Code: 0029)
• Whole Foods 365 Mediterranean Rotisserie, 5.00 oz. (UPC Code: 0-99482-40684-4) (Lot Code: 0026, 0029)
• Whole Foods 365 Mediterranean Seafood seasoning, 5.00 oz. (UPC Code: 0-99482-40687-5) (Lot Code: 0029, 9316, 9321)
• Whole Foods 365 Southwestern Grille Seasoning, 6.00 oz. (UPC Code: 0-99482-40682-0) (Lot Code: 0019, 0028, 0026)
• Whole Foods 365 Toronto Steak & Chicken Rub, 5.00 oz. (UPC Code: 0-99482-40686-8) (Lot Code: 0025, 0026, 0028, 9310, 9321, 9362, 9363)
• Whole Pantry Muchi Curry, 1.41 oz. (UPC Code: 0-99482-41956-1) (Lot Code: 0014, 9355, 9364)
• Whole Foods 365 Canadian French/English Asian Seafood Seasoning, 4.62 oz. (UPC Code: 0-99482-72683-6) (Lot Code: 0029)
• Whole Foods 365 Canadian French/English Mediterranean Rotisserie, 4.73 oz. (UPC Code: 0-99482-72684-3) (Lot Code: 0021, 0029, 9362)
• Whole Foods 365 Canadian French/English Mediterranean Seafood, 4.23 oz. (UPC Code: 0-99482-72687-4) (Lot Code: 0029)
• Whole Foods 365 Canadian French/English Toronto Steak & Chicken, 4.76 oz. (UPC Code: 0-99482-72686-7) (Lot Code: 0028, 9338, 9356)

On foil bulk packages, the lot codes will be found on the front label directly above the UPC code. On bottled glass and plastic items, the lot codes can be found on the bottom of the bottle.

This product contains as an ingredient the specific hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP), recalled by Basic Food Flavors Inc., Las Vegas, Nevada because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Salmonella is 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.

To date, no illnesses have been associated with these products.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, contact the Defective Product lawyers of the Gomez Law Firm today.

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, Nevada, because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Salmonella is 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.

To date, no illnesses have been associated with these products.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, contact the Defective Product lawyers of the Gomez Law Firm today.

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: APR 30 10 1141 17-536)
• Dean’s 16 oz. Ranch Dip (UPC 026700-12916-2) (Sell By Dates: MAR 27 10 2020 17-536, MAR 28 10 0600 17-536)
• Dean’s 12 oz. Guacamole Dip (UPC 026700-12912-4) (Sell By Dates: MAR 28 10 0255 17-536, MAR 29 10 0608 17-536)
• Dean’s 18 oz. Guacamole Dip (UPC 026700-32600-4) (Sell By Dates: MAR 29 10 2131 17-536, MAR 30 10 1014 17-536)
• Dean’s 12 oz. Zesty Guacamole Dip (UPC 026700-12913-1) (Sell By Dates: MAR 29 10 0113 17-536, MAR 30 10 0600 17-536)
• Dean’s 18 oz. Zesty Guacamole Dip (UPC 026700-32601-1) (Sell By Date: MAR 29 10 2330 17-536)
• Dean’s 8 oz. French Onion Dip (UPC 026700-12903-2) (Sell By Dates: APR 29 10 0335 17-536, APR 30 10 0602 17-536)
• Dean’s 16 oz. French Onion Dip (026700-12915-5) (Sell By Dates: MAR 28 10 0647 17-536, APR 30 10 1254 17-536, MAY 01 10 0600 17-536, MAY 02 10 0600 17-536, JUN 02 10 2218 17-536, JUN 03 10 0607 17-536)
• Dean’s 8 oz. French Onion w/Bacon Dip (UPC 026700-12908-7) (Sell By Dates: MAR 27 10 1701 17-536, APR 29 10 0220 17-536)
• Dean’s 16 oz. French Onion w/Bacon Dip (UPC 026700-12917-9) (Sell By Dates: MAR 27 10 1826 17-536, JUN 02 10 2010 17-536)

The flavor enhancer is made with an ingredient, the specific hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP), recalled by Basic Food Flavors Inc., Las Vegas, Nevada because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.

This recall only affects Dean’s Dip products which are manufactured by Ventura Foods. It does not affect any Dean Foods products, including dairy products carrying the Dean’s^® brand.

Salmonella is 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.

To date, no illnesses have been associated with these products.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, contact the Defective Product lawyers of the Gomez Law Firm today.

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)

These items being recalled were sold under the Culinary Circle brand in locations nationwide.

Orval Kent is also recalling Albertsons brand Spinach Dip sold in any department only at Albertsons stores in CA and NV and Jewel brand Spinach Dip sold in any department only at Jewel stores in IA, IL and IN.

Salmonella is 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.

To date, no illnesses have been associated with these products.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, contact the Defective Product lawyers of the Gomez Law Firm today.

March 11, 2010 – According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defect Investigations (ODI), Toyota is recalling certain Model Year 2010 Tundra vehicles with four wheel drive.

There is a possibility that an improper weld exists at the union of the propeller shaft and yoke. Due to this improper weld, this joint may separate and the separated shaft may come into contact with the road surface.  This may result in a loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash.

At the Gomez Law Firm, we have extensive experience representing the victims of auto defects, including roof crush, tire defects and rollovers.  If you or someone you love has been the victim of any defective product, call or write a personal injury attorney  at the Gomez Law Firm today.