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USA – Hostess Brands, LLC Expands Voluntary Recall of Certain Hostess® Raspberry Zingers® Due to the Potential for Mold

Posted on August 29, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Company Announcement

Hostess Brands, LLC (“Hostess Brands”) is expanding its voluntary recall of certain Hostess® Raspberry Zingers® because the product may develop mold prior to the best by date.

The expanded recall applies to the following Raspberry Zinger® products:

Product Description: Item UPC: Batch: Best By Dates:
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Multi-Pack fresh) 888109110604 H062424000 H062524000 H062624000 H062724000 H070724000 H070824000 H070924000 H071024000 H071124000 H072124000 H072224000 H072324000 09/07/2020 09/08/2020 09/09/2020 09/10/2020 09/20/2020 09/21/2020 09/22/2020 09/23/2020 09/24/2020 10/04/2020 10/05/2020 10/06/2020
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Multi-Pack frozen) 888109110604 H062624000 H062724000 N/A N/A
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve fresh) 888109010089 H062424000 H062624000 H070724000 H070824000 H072224000 H072324000 09/07/2020 09/09/2020 09/20/2020 09/21/2020 10/05/2020 10/06/2020
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve frozen) 888109010089 H062424000 H062524000 H062624000 H070824000 H070924000 H072124000 H072224000 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve 3 count case) 888109010089 H062424000 H062624000 H071124000 H072324000 09/07/2020 09/09/2020 09/24/2020 10/06/2020

The following Raspberry Zinger® products were part of the original voluntary recall:

Product Item UPC Batch Best By Date
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Multi-Pack fresh) 888109110604 H061224000 08/26/2020
H061324000 08/27/2020
H061424000 08/28/2020
H061524000 08/29/2020
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Multi-Pack frozen) 888109110604 H061524000
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve fresh) 888109010089 H061224000 08/26/2020
H061324000 08/27/2020
H061424000 08/28/2020
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve frozen) 888109010089 H061424000
H061524000
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve grocery 3 count) 888109010089 H061224000 8/26/2020

The products were sold to mass merchandisers, grocery stores, distributors, dollar and discount stores, and convenience stores throughout the United States.

Consumers who have purchased the affected product are urged to discontinue consumption and contact the place of purchase about returning them for a full refund.

This recall does not affect any other Hostess Brands products.

Consumers with questions may contact 1-800-483-7253 Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Central Time.

Hostess Brands, LLC

Hostess Brands, LLC is headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas and operates bakeries in Emporia, Kansas, Chicago, Illinois, Columbus, Georgia, Indianapolis, Indiana and through its Voortman Cookies Limited subsidiary, Burlington, Ontario.

For more information about Hostess products and Hostess Brands, please visit hostesscakes.com. Follow Hostess on Twitter: @Hostess_Snacks; on Facebook: facebook.com/Hostess; on Instagram: Hostess_Snacks; and on Pinterest: pinterest.com/hostesscakes.

Contacts

LAK Public Relations, Inc.
Marie Espinel, Katie Lewis or Hannah Arnold, 212-575-4545 mespinel@lakpr.com, klewis@lakpr.com or harnold@lakpr.com

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USA – Prima® Wawona Recalls Bagged Peaches Due to Possible Salmonella Risk

Posted on August 22, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Prima® Wawona of Fresno, California is voluntarily recalling its Wawona, Wawona Organic brand conventional and organic bagged peaches because the product could possibly be contaminated with Salmonella.

Salmonella is a microorganism 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.

Peaches sold as loose fruit or in bulk are not associated with this recall. Only bagged peaches are included in this recall.

The peaches were distributed and sold from June 1st to August 19th in supermarkets with the following product codes:

Wawona Peaches – 033383322001
Wawona Organic Peaches – 849315000400
Prima® Peaches – 766342325903
Organic Marketside Peaches – 849315000400
Kroger Peaches – 011110181749
Wegmans Peaches – 077890490488

The product codes may be found at the bottom of each package.

The bagged peaches were distributed through retailers in the following states: Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin.

Prima® Wawona is recalling the bagged peaches as a precaution in connection with a Salmonella outbreak under investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that is suspected to have caused the illness of more than 60 people in nine states.

“We’re conducting this voluntary recall in cooperation with the FDA out of consideration for the wellbeing and safety of our customers and consumers,” said George Nikolich, Vice President Technical Operations. “We continue to be committed to serving consumers with high quality fruit.”

Anyone who has the recalled product in their possession should dispose of it immediately or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers with questions may contact Prima Wawona’s toll-free number at 1-877-722-7554, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit its website at wawonapacking.comExternal Link Disclaimer.

Outbreak Investigation

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Prima Wawona
 1-877-722-7554

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USA – An Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis Linked with Peaches Emerges Across Various States in the U.S.

Posted on August 21, 2020 by | Leave a comment

An Outbreak of 68 Salmonella Enteritidis Cases in Nine States has been Traced to Wawona Peaches

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced yet another Salmonella outbreak. The FDA has declared an ongoing investigation in regards to the numerous confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis found across multiple states. The initial cases were traced back through epidemiological methods. Health officials discovered a likely connection between the Salmonella Enteritis cases and bagged peaches sold by ALDI’s. The peaches of concern were sold by ALDI’s between June 1, 2020 and August 19, 2020, when ALDI issued a voluntary recall on their Wawona-brand 2 pound, bagged peaches sold in clear plastic bags. An image of the bagged peaches and their packaging can be viewed here.

On August 19, 2020, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that there are a total of 68 cases of illness, 14 hospitalizations, and 0 deaths, due to the Salmonella Enteritidis Outbreak. The 9 states with confirmed cases are IA, MD, MI, MN, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WI. The following states have been confirmed to have also had the recalled peaches shipped to various grocery and retail locations; CT, IA, IL, KY,  MA, MI, MN, ND, NH, NY, OH,  RI, SD, VT, WI, and WV.

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USA – Maison Terre Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Organic Goldenseal Root Powder Due to Microbial Contamination

Posted on August 20, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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North Little Rock, AR, Maison Terre is voluntarily recalling all lots of its Goldenseal Root Powder, purchased from Starwest Botanicals, Sacramento, CA, and repackaged to the consumer level due to microbial contamination. FDA laboratory analysis of product samples found these products to be contaminated with various microorganisms including: Enterobacter cloacae, Cronobacter sakazakii, Cronobacter dublinensis, among others.

Risk Statement: The use of contaminated product in otherwise healthy patients can result in infections necessitating antimicrobial and potentially surgical treatment. In individuals with weak immune systems and infants, the use of the product can result in death. Maison Terre has received a report of one infant death associated with use of this product on the umbilical cord stump.

The product is a yellow colored powder that comes in a clear plastic bag, net weight of 1 oz.

The recalled Goldenseal Root Powder was distributed nationwide in the USA to customers who ordered through Amazon.com and purchased between the dates of 01/25/2015 to 08/04/2020.

Maison Terre is notifying its customers by email through Amazon.com. Customers who have purchased the Goldenseal Root Powder are urged not to consume or apply it. Customers are urged to dispose of any unused portion. For those customers wanting to return the product for a refund, please contact Maison Terre for a return shipping label.

Customers with questions regarding this recall may contact Maison Terre at 501-888-9438, Mon-Fri, 10 am – 4 pm CST or at info@maisonterre.net. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

  • Complete and submit the report Online
  • Regular Mail or Fax: Download form or call 1- 800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178

Maison Terre is conducting this recall with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Maison Terre
 501-888-9438
 info@maisonterre.net

Product Photos

  • Goldenseal Root Powder, 1 oz

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USA – Urgent Onion Recall Notification

Posted on August 20, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FDA

HelloFresh has been informed by one of its ingredient suppliers that it is conducting a voluntary recall of its onions due to the potential presence of salmonella bacteria. Please discard all onions received from May 8 through July 31, 2020.

We recommend disposing of all onions received during the specified time period. For further information on whether you have been impacted, please check the product codes, located on the bottom square of your box shipping label. Please see the photo provided below as reference for locating the product code.

Production Week

Production Week Start Date

HelloFresh Product Codes*
*Number sequence may vary

Everyplate Product Codes*
*Number sequence may vary
20 5/08 2-3-5-6-17 81-82-84-86-92-94
21 5/15 2-8-15-19 82-86-83-93
22 5/22 2-5-6-9-20 87-88-89-93-90-94
23 5/29 6-8-9-15-B- 3-5-20 82-84-86-87-89-91-92-95
24 6/5 6-8-17- B 82-84-86-89-90-95-83-93
25 6/12 3-4-10-15-18-17-19-20 82-87-88-95-82-87-88-95
26 6/19 2-3- 8-12 88-89-84-93
27 6/26 5-17- 4-15-18-20 82-87-89-90-91- 84-92-93
28 7/3 3-9-10-12-15-17- 6 85-86-90-91
29 7/10 3-20-7-21 82-88-89-90-92-96
30 7/17 4-19-21 82-84-89-94-96- 83-95
31 7/24 2-3-4-19-7-8-16 82-92- 81-84-87-89-94-96-98

As noted above, customers should immediately discard all onions received. We also recommend extra caution in disinfecting and sanitizing surfaces and containers that may have come in direct contact with these products, as recommended by the FDA. In the event that the onions have been consumed, please note that thoroughly cooking the product to 165ºF/74ºC, as instructed by the recipe, will kill the salmonella bacteria.

If you are experiencing any symptoms, including but not limited to, fever, diarrhea, or nausea, please contact your healthcare provider immediately. Click here for more information from the FDA about this supplier recall and the potentially related symptoms.

We sincerely apologize for this supplier-related incident. Your safety is our highest priority and we have taken immediate steps to ensure our onions are no longer sourced from this supplier. All HelloFresh facilities are SQF (Safe Quality Food) certified, which is the highest level of food safety certification and our teams follow a rigorous process to maintain the safety and quality of our meal kits. If you have any additional questions, please contact HelloFresh at hello@hellofresh.com.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
HelloFresh

Product Photos

  • Label example

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USA – Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella Enteritidis: Bagged Peaches (August 2020)

Posted on August 20, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections potentially linked to bagged peaches sold at ALDI stores in multiple states. The peaches are in Wawona-brand 2-pound, clear plastic bags sold in ALDI stores from June 1, 2020 until present. Based on information collected from ill persons, CDC has identified bagged peaches from ALDI stores as a likely source of Salmonella Enteritidis infections. As of August 19, 2020, CDC is reporting a total of 68 cases across 9 states.

FDA’s traceback investigation is ongoing to determine the full scope of product distribution and source of contamination. More information will be shared when it is available.

As of August 19, 2020, ALDI has voluntarily recalled all of Wawona-brand bagged peaches from select ALDI stores in multiple states and is continuing to participate in FDA investigation efforts to determine the source of contamination.

Recommendations

Advice for consumers, restaurants, and retailers: Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not eat, sell, or serve Wawona-brand bagged peaches from ALDI stores in multiple states. Consumers who purchased Wawona-brand bagged peaches from ALDI stores from June 1, 2020 to present and may still have them in their house should not eat the peaches and should throw them away. Consumers who purchased Wawona-brand bagged peaches from ALDI stores from June 1, 2020 to present and froze them should throw them away.

Consumers who purchased bagged peaches from ALDI stores from June 1, 2020 to present and cannot identify the brand, should throw the peaches away.

FDA recommends that anyone who received Wawona-brand bagged peaches from ALDI use extra vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces and containers that may have come in contact with the produce to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. This includes cutting boards, slicers, countertops, refrigerators, and storage bins.

Consumers who have symptoms of Salmonella infection should contact their health care provider. Most people with salmonellosis develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. More severe cases of salmonellosis may include a high fever, aches, headaches, lethargy, a rash, blood in the urine or stool, and in some cases may become fatal.

Suppliers and Distributors: Suppliers, distributors and others in the supply chain should not use, ship or sell Wawona-brand bagged peaches from ALDI. Suppliers and distributors that re-packaged Wawona-brand bagged peaches from ALDI from June 1, 2020 to present should use extra vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces and storage areas that may have come into contact with Wawona-brand bagged peaches from ALDI stores. If there has been potential cross contamination or mixing of peaches from other sources with these products, then comingled products should be discarded.

Investigation Update

August 19, 2020

The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteriditis infections. State officials from the Minnesota Department of Health reportedExternal Link Disclaimer that many of the people sick with the same strain of Salmonella Enteritidis, confirmed by Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS), had purchased Wawona-brand bagged peaches from ALDI prior to becoming ill.

In response to FDA investigators, ALDI reported to FDA that potentially affected bagged peaches were shipped to CT, IA, IL, KY, MA, MI, MN, ND, NH, NY, OH, RI, SD, VT, WI, and WV. ALDI also reported to FDA that the sole supplier of the bagged peaches to stores reported by cases during the timeframe of interest was Wawona Packing Company, LLC. FDA’s traceback investigation is ongoing to identify the source of this outbreak and to determine if potentially contaminated product has been shipped to additional retailers.

Product Images

Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella Enteritidis: Bagged Peaches Product Image (August 2020)

Case Count Map Provided by CDC

Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella Enteritidis in Bagged Peaches (August 2020) - Case Count Map from CDC for August 19, 2020

U.S. Distribution Map of Recalled Peaches

Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella Enteritidis in Bagged Peaches (August 2020) - U.S. Distrobution Map of Recalled Peaches (August 19, 2020)

This map includes confirmed distribution information from companies; products could have been further distributed and sent to additional retailers and states.

Case Counts

Total Illnesses: 68
Hospitalizations: 14
Deaths: 0
Last Illness Onset Date: August 3, 2020
States with Cases: IA, MD, MI, MN, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WI
Product Distribution*: CT, IA, IL, KY,  MA, MI, MN, ND, NH, NY, OH,  RI, SD, VT, WI, WV
*Distribution has been confirmed for states listed, but product could have been distributed further, reaching additional states

 

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USA – FDA advises consumers not to use goldenseal root powder distributed by Maison Terre

Posted on August 17, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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FDA advises consumers and health care professionals not to use goldenseal root powder repackaged and distributed by Maison Terre, Little Rock, Arkansas, due to microbial contamination.

FDA laboratory analysis found the product is contaminated with high counts of various bacteria, including multiple pathogens. Use of these contaminated products can cause serious infections with severe outcomes, including death, especially in vulnerable patients with compromised immune systems and infants. FDA is aware of one infant death associated with use of this product on the umbilical cord stump.

On August 5 and August 14, 2020, FDA recommended that Maison Terre recall their goldenseal root powder product. To date, the company has not taken action to remove these dangerous products from the market.

Consumers who use goldenseal root powder sold by Maison Terre and have concerns should contact their health care professional.

FDA encourages health care professionals and patients to report adverse events or quality problems experienced with the use of any medication to FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program:

  • Complete and submit the report online; or
  • Download and complete the form, then submit it via fax at 1-800-FDA-0178

 

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USA – Kroger Delta Division Recalls Cheese Dips Because of Possible Health Risk – Salmonella

Posted on August 14, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Potential for Salmonella
Company Name:
Kroger Delta Division
Brand Name:
MURRAY’S, JARLSBERG, DELI
Product Description:
Cheese Dip

Company Announcement

Kroger Delta Division is recalling cheese dips sold in our deli departments 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. No customer illnesses have been confirmed to date.

On July 31, the company was notified by supplier Onions 52 that it had received red, yellow, and white onions from Thomson International, Inc., which had been implicated in the salmonella-related outbreak. On August 1, bulk onions sourced from Thomson International, Inc. were removed from sale in stores that had been identified as receiving the affected product. Subsequently, it was determined that several in-store made cheese dips may have used red onions from the produce department as an ingredient. The dips, which are in plastic containers, were sold between May 15, 2020 and August 6, 2020. Items impacted include:

Product UPC
MURRAY’S CHADS SMOKED GOUDA DIP 207083-00000
MURRAY’S JALEPENO JARLSBERG DIP 207181-00000
MURRAY’S BACON CHIVE JARLSBERG DIP 207182-00000
MURRAY’S SOUTHWESTERN JARLSBERG DIP 207185-00000
JARLSBERG DIP 207201-00000
JARLSBERG CHEESE SPREAD 216407-20000
PIMENTO CHEESE DIP 226481-60000
DELI JARLSBERG JALAPENO DIP 236293-70000
DELI BACON CHIVE JARLSBERG DIP 236294-70000
DELI SOUTHWESTERN JARLSBERG DIP 236295-70000
DELI JARLSBERG DIP 237462-40000
JARLSBERG DIP 247199-00000
DELI JARLSBERG CHEESE DIP 286292-70000
DELI APPLEWOOD CHEDDAR DIP 286462-20000
DELI BUFFALO BLUE CHEESE SPREAD 295095-50000
DELI SOUTHWEST CHEESE SPREAD 295408-50000
DELI RANCH CHEESE SPREAD 295409-50000

Out of an abundance of caution, these items have been removed from store shelves and the company has initiated its customer recall notification system that alerts customers who may have purchased recalled products through register receipt tape messages and phone calls.

Customers who have purchased the product described above should not consume it and should return it to a store for a full refund or replacement. Additional questions can be directed to Kroger Customer Connect at (800) 576-4377. Kroger Delta Division has 101 stores in five states including West Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Kentucky (Murray, Paducah) and Missouri (Poplar Bluff).

About The Kroger Co.:

At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. We are, across our family of companies, nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner namesExternal Link Disclaimer. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To learn more about us, visit our newsroomExternal Link Disclaimer and investor relations siteExternal Link Disclaimer.

 

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Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Kroger Customer Connect
 800-576-4377
Media:
Teresa Dickerson
 901-581-4713

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USA – Smith’s Recalls Cheese Dips Because of Possible Health Risk – Salmonella

Posted on August 14, 2020 by | 1 comment

FDA

Smith’s is recalling cheese dips sold at their stores 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. No customer illnesses have been confirmed to date.

On July 31, the company was notified by supplier Onions 52 that it had received red, yellow, and white onions from Thomson International, Inc., which had been implicated in the salmonella-related outbreak. On August 1, bulk onions sourced from Thomson International, Inc. were removed from sale in stores that had been identified as receiving the affected product. Subsequently, it was determined that several in-store made cheese dips may have used red onions from the produce department as an ingredient.

The dips, which are in plastic containers, were sold between May 15, 2020 and August 6, 2020. Items impacted include:

Product UPC
MURRAY’S CHADS SMOKED GOUDA DIP 207083-00000
MURRAY’S JALEPENO JARLSBERG DIP 207181-00000
MURRAY’S BACON CHIVE JARLSBERG DIP 207182-00000
MURRAY’S SOUTHWESTERN JARLSBERG DIP 207185-00000
JARLSBERG DIP 207201-00000
JARLSBERG CHEESE SPREAD 216407-20000
PIMENTO CHEESE DIP 226481-60000
DELI JARLSBERG JALAPENO DIP 236293-70000
DELI BACON CHIVE JARLSBERG DIP 236294-70000
DELI SOUTHWESTERN JARLSBERG DIP 236295-70000
DELI JARLSBERG DIP 237462-40000
JARLSBERG DIP 247199-00000
DELI JARLSBERG CHEESE DIP 286292-70000
DELI APPLEWOOD CHEDDAR DIP 286462-20000
DELI BUFFALO BLUE CHEESE SPREAD 295095-50000
DELI SOUTHWEST CHEESE SPREAD 295408-50000
DELI RANCH CHEESE SPREAD 295409-50000
MURRAY’S CHADS SMOKED GOUDA DIP 207083-00000
MURRAY’S JALEPENO JARLSBERG DIP 207181-00000
MURRAY’S BACON CHIVE JARLSBERG DIP 207182-00000
MURRAY’S SOUTHWESTERN JARLSBERG DIP 207185-00000
JARLSBERG DIP 207201-00000
JARLSBERG CHEESE SPREAD 216407-20000
PIMENTO CHEESE DIP 226481-60000
DELI JARLSBERG JALAPENO DIP 236293-70000
DELI BACON CHIVE JARLSBERG DIP 236294-70000
DELI SOUTHWESTERN JARLSBERG DIP 236295-70000
DELI JARLSBERG DIP 237462-40000
JARLSBERG DIP 247199-00000
DELI JARLSBERG CHEESE DIP 286292-70000
DELI APPLEWOOD CHEDDAR DIP 286462-20000
DELI BUFFALO BLUE CHEESE SPREAD 295095-50000
DELI SOUTHWEST CHEESE SPREAD 295408-50000
DELI RANCH CHEESE SPREAD 295409-50000

Out of an abundance of caution, these items have been removed from store shelves and the company has initiated its customer recall notification system that alerts customers who may have purchased recalled products through register receipt tape messages and phone calls.

Customers who have purchased the product described above should not consume it and should return it to a store for a full refund or replacement. Additional questions can be directed to Kroger Customer Connect at (800) 576-4377. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 7:00 AM to Midnight EST and Saturday and Sunday 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM EST.

About Smith’s Food & Drug Stores

At Smith’s Food & Drug, a company of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are Fresh for Everyone and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. In everything we do, we’re guided by our values and our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit. We strive to make decisions that balance the safety of our associates with our commitments to our customers and communities. And above all else, we’ll be there for our communities when they need us most.

Smith’s Contacts:

Media: Aubriana Martindale, (801) 641-4491 or Mike Dale (801) 930-0547

 

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Kroger Recalls Cheese Dips Because of Possible Health Risk
Kroger Mid-Atlantic Recalls Cheese Dips Because of Possible Health Risk
Kroger Delta Division Recalls Cheese Dips Because of Possible Health Risk

 

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Kroger Customer Connect
 800-576-4377
Media:
Aubriana Martindale
 801-641-4491

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USA – Fry’s Food Stores Recalls Cheese Dips Because of Possible Health Risk – Salmonella

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Fry’s Food Stores is recalling select cheese dips sold 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. No customer illnesses have been confirmed to date.

On July 31, the company was notified by supplier Onions 52 that it had received red, yellow, and white onions from Thomson International, Inc., which had been implicated in the salmonella-related outbreak. On August 1, bulk onions sourced from Thomson International, Inc. were removed from sale in stores that had been identified as receiving the affected product. Subsequently, it was determined that several in-store made cheese dips may have used red onions from the produce department as an ingredient.

The dips, which are in plastic containers, were sold between May 15, 2020 and August 6, 2020. Items impacted include:

Product UPC
MURRAY’S CHADS SMOKED GOUDA DIP 207083-00000
MURRAY’S JALEPENO JARLSBERG DIP 207181-00000
MURRAY’S BACON CHIVE JARLSBERG DIP 207182-00000
MURRAY’S SOUTHWESTERN JARLSBERG DIP 207185-00000
JARLSBERG DIP 207201-00000
JARLSBERG CHEESE SPREAD 216407-20000
PIMENTO CHEESE DIP 226481-60000
DELI JARLSBERG JALAPENO DIP 236293-70000
DELI BACON CHIVE JARLSBERG DIP 236294-70000
DELI SOUTHWESTERN JARLSBERG DIP 236295-70000
DELI JARLSBERG DIP 237462-40000
JARLSBERG DIP 247199-00000
DELI JARLSBERG CHEESE DIP 286292-70000
DELI APPLEWOOD CHEDDAR DIP 286462-20000
DELI BUFFALO BLUE CHEESE SPREAD 295095-50000
DELI SOUTHWEST CHEESE SPREAD 295408-50000
DELI RANCH CHEESE SPREAD 295409-50000
MURRAY’S CHADS SMOKED GOUDA DIP 207083-00000
MURRAY’S JALEPENO JARLSBERG DIP 207181-00000
MURRAY’S BACON CHIVE JARLSBERG DIP 207182-00000
MURRAY’S SOUTHWESTERN JARLSBERG DIP 207185-00000
JARLSBERG DIP 207201-00000
JARLSBERG CHEESE SPREAD 216407-20000
PIMENTO CHEESE DIP 226481-60000
DELI JARLSBERG JALAPENO DIP 236293-70000
DELI BACON CHIVE JARLSBERG DIP 236294-70000
DELI SOUTHWESTERN JARLSBERG DIP 236295-70000
DELI JARLSBERG DIP 237462-40000
JARLSBERG DIP 247199-00000
DELI JARLSBERG CHEESE DIP 286292-70000
DELI APPLEWOOD CHEDDAR DIP 286462-20000
DELI BUFFALO BLUE CHEESE SPREAD 295095-50000
DELI SOUTHWEST CHEESE SPREAD 295408-50000
DELI RANCH CHEESE SPREAD 295409-50000

Out of an abundance of caution, these items have been removed from store shelves and the company has initiated its customer recall notification system that alerts customers who may have purchased recalled products through register receipt tape messages and phone calls.

Customers who have purchased the product described above should not consume it and should return it to a store for a full refund or replacement. Additional questions can be directed to Kroger Customer Connect at (800) 576-4377, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to Midnight EST and Saturday & Sunday, 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

About Fry’s Food Stores

At Fry’s Food Stores, a company of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. Headquartered in Tolleson, we employ more than 21,000 associates and operate 122 Fry’s Food Stores and 93 fuel centers across the state. Fry’s has been serving Arizonans since 1960 and was selected as the 2019 Business of the Year by the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. As a division of The Kroger Co., we care about the communities we serve, working to end hunger and eliminate waste across the company through our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste social impact plan. In 2019 we provided 11 million meals to Arizona’s hungry families.

 

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Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Kroger Customer Connect
 800-576-4377
Media:
Pam Giannonatti
 pam.giannonatti@frysfood.com

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