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Salmonella Enteritidis Outbreak in Shell Eggs Recall Information
FDA is collaborating with Federal and state partners to investigate a nationwide increase of Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) infections. Partners include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and state public health and agriculture officials. Joint FDA/CDC field investigation teams are working to identify potential sources of SE infection in shell eggs.

For FDA information regarding the recall. click here.

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Product Recall Information
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is actively investigating findings of Salmonella Tennessee in hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) manufactured by Basic Food Flavors, Inc., in Las Vegas, NV. HVP is a flavor enhancer used in a wide variety of processed food products, such as soups, sauces, chilis, stews, hot dogs, gravies, seasoned snack foods, dips, and dressings. As of March 10, 2010 no illnesses associated with this contamination have been reported to the FDA.

To view the most current list of products subject to recall in the United States since Feb. 2010 related to HVP paste and power distributed by Basic Food Flavors, Inc. click here.

Due to the increasing number of product recalls and publicity surrounding them, the California Grocers Association has created a Recall Notification Program to assist CGA members successfully manage a recall by providing accurate, timely information.

Peanut Butter Recall Information
For information on the nationwide Salmonella Outbreak, caused by contaminated Peanut Butter, or the recalls of items affected by this Salmonella contamination click here.

Due to the increasing number of product recalls and publicity surrounding them, the California Grocers Association has created a Recall Notification Program to assist CGA members successfully manage a recall by providing accurate, timely information.

CGA Recall Notification Program
CGA encourages members to register for its voluntary Recall Notification Program. Participants will mainly receive Class I (life threatening) notifications relevant to the California grocery market via a Recall Alert email or fax. This service will be provided Monday through Friday (weekend notifications available soon).

The process is simple. CGA regularly receives and evaluates recall information from numerous federal, state and local government agencies, as well as from the private sector. In addition staff monitors key government websites on a regular basis.

Staff will evaluate recall notices and forward appropriate relevant information to Association members via a Recall Alert email or fax. CGA will also provide market withdrawal information.

Participating in the Recall Notification Program and receiving CGA’s Recall Alert is voluntary and requires registration. To register please download this form and fax it to CGA at (916)448-2793. This information is confidential and will not be shared.

Large Scale Recalls
In the event of a large-scale recall, CGA will contact ALL Association members via email or fax. For more information on CGA’s Recall Notification Program, contact Dave Heylen, Vice President, Communications at (916) 448-3545.

Recall Alert - 9.2.2010 - California Firm Recalls Cooked Shredded Pork Skin Products Produced Without Inspection

Recall Alert - 8.31.2010 - Paleta California Co. Announces Voluntary Recall of Frozen Mamey Paletas Because of Potential Contamination with Salmonella Typhi

Recall Alert - 8.31.2010 - Morningland Dairy Conducting Nationwide Voluntary Recall of All Cheese Labeled as Morningland Dairy & Ozark Hills Farm Because of Possible Health Risk

Recall Alert - 8.24.2010 - NuCal Foods Conducts Recall of Shell Eggs Supplied from Hillandale Farms of Iowa Because of Possible Health Risk

Recall Alert - 8.24.2010 - Moark, LLC, of Fontana, California, Recalls Shell Eggs Supplied From Hillandale Farms of Iowa Because of Possible Health Risk

Recall Alert - 8.23.2010 - Luberski Inc., Initiates Voluntary Recall of Large Fresh Shell Eggs Because of Possible Health Risk

Recall Alert - 8.20.2010 - Hillandale Farms of Iowa Conducts Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Shell Eggs Because of Possible Health Risk

Recall Alert - 8.20.2010 - COUNTRY Eggs, Inc. Initiates Voluntary Recall of Large AA Loose 15 dozen Fresh Shell Eggs Because of Possible Health Risks

Recall Alert - 8.20.2010 - Montalvan’s Sales, Inc. Recalls “La Nuestra” Brand Frozen Mamey Because of Potential Health Risk

Recall Alert - 8.19.2010 - Wright County Egg Expands Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Shell Eggs Because of Possible Health Risk

Recall Alert - 8.19.2010 - NuCal Foods Conducts Recall of Shell Eggs Supplied from Wright County Egg Because of Possible Health Risk

Recall Alert - 8.19.2010 - Moonstruck Chocolate Co. Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut-Butter Filling in Their 4 Piece Cream Cone Chocolate Truffle Collection and 12 Piece Chocolate Malted (or Malt) Cream Cone Chocolate Truffles

Recall Alert - 8.19.2010 - J & H Besta Expands Nationwide Recall of Slim- 30 Herb Supplement to Include Lot 6032101 Found to Contain an Undeclared Drug Ingredient

Recall Alert - 8.16.2010 - Wright County Egg Conducts Nationwide Voluntary Recalls of Shell Eggs Because of Possible Health Risk

Recall Alert - 8.12.2010 - Goya Foods, Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall of Frozen Mamey Pulp Because of Potential Health Risk

Recall Alert - 8.12.2010 - Novacare LLC Conducts Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Products Found to Contain Undeclared Drug Ingredient

Recall Alert - 8.9.2010 - South Bend Chocolate Company Announces Nationwide Recall of Bountiful Blend Chocolates Due to Undeclared Tree Nuts

Recall Alert - 8.9.2010 - EZVille, Ltd. Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Solo Slim®Found to Contain an Undeclared Drug Ingredient

Recall Alert - 8.6.2010 - California Firm Recalls Frozen Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157: H7 Contamination

Recall Alert - 8.4.2010 - Merrick Pet Care Recalls Texas Hold'ems 10 oz Bag (Item # 60016 Lot 10127 Best by May 6 2012) because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

Recall Alert - 7.15.2010 - Fresh Express Announces Recall of Expired Romaine Lettuce Products with Use-By Dates of July 8 to 12 and "S" in the Product Code Due to Possible Health Risk

Recall Alert - 7.15.2010 - Diamond Usa Inc. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Sulfites In "Dry Apricot Rolled"

Recall Alert - 7.8.2010 - Colorado Firm Recalls Bison Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

Recall Alert - 7.8.2010 - Ready Pac Foods, Inc. Announces Voluntary Product Recall because of Possible Health Risk

Recall Alert - 7.8.2010 - Michigan Firm Recalls Beef Jerky Products Due to Mislabeling and Undeclared Allergen

Recall Alert - 7.8.2010 - Merrick Pet Care Recalls Beef Filet Squares 10oz Bag (Item #60016 Lot # 10084TL7 Best By March 24, 2012) Because Of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

Recall Alert - 7.8.2010 - United Pet Group Voluntarily Expands Recall of Nutritional Supplements For Dogs to Include Additional Tablet and Powdered-Form Products for Dogs and Cats Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

Recall Alert - 7.1.2010 - Tri-Union Seafoods Issues Precautionary, Voluntary Recall of Limited 12-Ounce Solid White Tuna in Water

Recall Alert - 6.28.2010 - Illinois Firm Recalls BBQ Chicken Pizza Products That May Contain Foreign Materials

Recall Alert - 6.25.2010 - Kellogg Company Voluntarily Recalls Select Packages of Kellogg's® Corn Pops®, Kellogg's® Honey Smacks®, Kellogg's® Froot Loops® and Kellogg's® Apple Jacks®

Recall Alert - 6.23.2010 - United Pet Group Voluntarily Recalls Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement for Dogs Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

Recall Alert - 6.18.2010 - Texas Firm Recalls Three Varieties of "Spaghettios" With Meatballs That May Be Underprocessed

Recall Alert - 6.18.2010 - Iowa Firm Recalls Frozen Chicken Products Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination

Recall Alert - 6.17.2010 - Mcneil Consumer Healthcare Recalls Four Product Lots of Benadryl® Allergy Ultratab™ Tablets, 100 Count, and One Product Lot of Extra Strength Tylenol® Rapid Release Gels, 50 Count

Recall Alert - 6.15.2010 - Portland Shellfish Company Recalls Cooked, Frozen Claw Island Brand, Craig’s All Natural Brand and Inland Ocean Brand Lobster Claw and Knuckle Meat Because of Possible Health Risk

Recall Alert - 6.14.2010 - Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. Announces Recall of Bimbo Soft White Bread Due To Undeclared Milk

Recall Alert - 5.25.2010 - Caldwell Fresh Foods Recalls Alfalfa Sprouts Due to Possible Health Risks

Recall Alert - 5.17.2010 - Illinois Firm Recalls Imported Beef Products Due to Potential Animal Drug Contaminant

Recall Alert - 5.17.2010 - California Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

Recall Alert - 5.13.2010 - Minnesota Firm Issues Recall Due to Undeclared Dairy Allergen in Certain Sunflower Seeds

Recall Alert - 5.13.2010 - California Firm Recalls Chicken and Beef Puff Products Due to Mislabeling and Undeclared Allergens

Recall Alert - 5.5.2010 - Nestlé USA Announces Voluntary Recall on Nestlé Carnation Famous Fudge Kits Due to Incomplete Allergen Labeling

Recall Alert - 5.3.2010 - McNeil Consumer Healthcare Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain OTC Infants' and Children's Products

Recall Alert - 4.19.2010 - California Firm Recalls Assorted Meat Products Due To Mislabeling And An Undeclared Allergen

Recall Alert - 4.19.2010 - StarKist Co. Initiates Limited Regional Voluntary Recall of Two SeaSations® Products Due to Undeclared Allergen

Recall Alert - 4.8.2010 - Mccormick & Company Recalls Mccormick Fajitas Seasoning Mix Due To Unlabeled Wheat And Milk Ingredients

Recall Alert - 4.5.2010 - Golden Pacific Foods, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert for Undeclared Milk and Soy in Marco Polo Brand Shrimp Snacks
Recall Alert - 3.29.2010 - Perfect Candy & Packaging Co. Announces a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Whole Black Pepper in H.D.W. FOODS Labeled Bags

Recall Alert - 3.25.2010 - C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc. Announces Amended Voluntary Nationwide Recall of several additional products that contain pepper due to Possible Health Risk

Recall Alert - 3.16.2010 - GFN Foods, LLC Voluntarily Recalls Gluten-Free Naturals Pancake Mix, Gluten-Free Naturals Light & Moist Yellow Cake Mix and Gluten-Free Naturals Cookie Blend Flour

Recall Alert - 3.15.2010 - California Firm Recalls Enchilada Products Due to Mislabeling and an Undeclared Allergen

Recall Alert - 3.10.2010 - Dutch Valley Food Distributors, Inc. Announces a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Black Pepper and Products made with Black Pepper

Recall Alert - 3.9.2010 - Nature's Variety Expands Nationwide Voluntary Recall to Include All Raw Frozen Chicken Diets with Any "Best If Used By" Date On or Before 2/5/11

Recall Alert - 3.9.2010 - San Bernadino Firm Recalls Pork Skins due to Mislabeling

Recall Alert - 3.5.2010 - Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein - Salmonella Tennessee Identified in a Processed Food Ingredient - FDA Press Release

Recall Alert - 3.4.2010 - Reser's Fine Foods Inc Press Release

Recall Alert - 3.4.2010 - Earth Island Announces Voluntary Recall on Select Follow Your Heart Products that Contain Natural Flavor Because of Possible Health Risk

Recall Alert - 3.4.2010 - Homemade Gourmet Voluntarily Recalls "Tortilla Soup Mix" Because of Possible Health Risk

Recall Alert - 3.3.2010 - Castella Imports, Inc. Conducts Nationwide Recall of Castella Chicken Soup Base Because of Possible Health Risk

Recall Alert - 3.2.2010 - Heartland Foods, Inc. voluntarily recalls Coarse Ground Black Pepper because of possible Salmonella Contamination

Recall Alert - 3.2.2010 - T. Marzetti Company Announces a Voluntary Recall of Dips Due to Possible Health Risk

Recall Alert - 3.1.2010 - Johnny's Fine Foods Recalls Johnny's French Dip Powdered Au Jus Because of Possible Health Risk

Recall Alert - 2.17.2010 - Walong Marketing, Inc. Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Flying Horse Black and White Sesame Chewy Candy Due to Undeclared Peanuts

Recall Alert - 2.12.2010 - Nature's Variety Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall On Raw Frozen Chicken Diets With A "Best If Used By" Date Of 11/10/10

Recall Alert - 2.12.2010 - Estrella Family Creamery Recalls Red Darla Cheese Due to Possible Health Risks

Recall Alert - 2.11.2010 - New Jersey Firm Recalls Ready-To-Eat Sausage Products That May Contain Foreign Materials

Recall Alert - 2.10.2010 - California Firm Recalls Frozen Cured Pork Patty Mix Due to Mislabeling and an Undeclared Allergen

Recall Alert - 2.3.2010 - Vietnam's Black Pepper is Outbreak Source

Recall Alert-1.28.2010 - New Jersey Firm Recalls Instant Noodle Products Imported from an Unapproved Source

Recall Alert-1.25.2010 - Rhode Island Firm Recalls Italian Sausage Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Recall Alert-1.19.2010 - California Firm Recalls Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

Recall Alert-1.19.2010 - McNeil Consumer Healthcare Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain Over-The-Counter Products in the Americas, UAE and Fiji

Recall Alert-1.14.2010 - Nurture, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall on select HAPPYTOT Stage 4 and HAPPYBABY Stage 1 & Stage 2 Pouch Meals Due to a Packaging Defect that could cause a Possible Bacterial Contamination

Recall Alert-1.11.2010 - California Firm Recalls Pork Skin Products Due to Mislabeling and an Undeclared Allergen

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