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| August
24,
2010 |
Recalls
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FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. Company Contact: Tel: (877) 249-8224 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, 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, endocarditis or arthritis. Eggs affected by this recall were distributed to food wholesalers and retailers in California and Nevada. NuCal Foods received these eggs from Hillandale Farms of Iowa which were then packaged into 5-dozen and 2.5-dozen overwrapped retail units. In addition to those products listed in the original Hillandale Farms of Iowa media statement dated August 20, 2010, the following products are being recalled: Product Description UPC Plant Number Julian Dates Bayview Large 5dz 7-17544-30172-1 P-1686K 195-196 Becky Large 5dz 0-72279-00010-4 P-1292 & P-1091 139-161 Cal Egg Large 5dz 0-72279-00110-1 P-1292 & P-1091 139-194 Lucerne Large 5dz 0-21130-03155-9 P-1292 139-210 Mi Pueblo Large 5dz 4-01660-00100-8 P-1292 & P-1091 139-161 Nulaid Large 2.5dz 0-71230-02130-1 P-1292 & P-1091 139-161 Nulaid Large 5dz 0-71230-02120-2 P-1292 & P-1091 139-210 Plant numbers and Julian dates can be found printed on the overwrap film. The plant number begins with the letter P and then the number. The Julian date follows the plant number, for example P-1686K 195. Hillandale Farms of Iowa’s recall press release indicates that there have been laboratory-confirmed Salmonella enteritidis illnesses with the shell eggs from Hillandale Farms of Iowa, and the investigation is ongoing. Consumers who believe they may have purchased these shell eggs should not eat them but should return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. Consumers with questions should call (877) 249-8224 or visit www.eggsafety.org. Photo: Product Labels [Return to Top] FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. Moark, LLC, of Fontana, California, Recalls Shell Eggs Supplied From Hillandale Farms of Iowa Because of Possible Health Risk Company Contact: Jeanne Forbis, Tel: (651) 481-2071 Cel: (612) 308-5441 Moark, LLC, is voluntarily recalling specific lots of shell eggs produced by Hillandale Farms of Iowa and packaged by Moark, LLC, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Potentially affected eggs that were received by Moark total approximately 24,300 dozen. Moark repackaged the eggs for retail customers (under the brand names Albertsons, Yucaipa Valley, Farmer’s Gems and Mountain Dairy), as well as providing unbranded eggs to foodservice customers. The eggs were sold by Moark to retail and wholesale customers in Southern California and Las Vegas, Nevada. The products being recalled have the following information stamped on the egg packaging: Product Description Plant Number Julian Date Yucaipa Valley Large 1 dozen 1156 187 (July 6, 2010) Albertsons Large 1 dz and 18 ct 1156 187 (July 6, 2010) Mountain Dairy Large 1 dozen 1156 187 (July 6, 2010) Farmer’s Gems Large 1 dozen 1156 187 (July 6, 2010) Large Loose foodservice pack 1156 187 (July 6, 2010) Julian Dates and Plant Numbers (which begin with the letter P) can be found printed on the egg packaging. For example 187 P-1156. "Moark has been carefully monitoring the situation with Hillandale Farms of Iowa, and once we were notified that Moark had received eggs from this producer, we immediately notified customers to ensure that any eggs included in the recall were withdrawn from the marketplace. We also immediately informed the Food and Drug Administration," said Craig Willardson, President and CEO of Moark, LLC. "None of the eggs were produced at Moark facilities or operations," he added. Consumers who believe they may have purchased potentially affected shell eggs should not eat them but should return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call the toll-free telephone number (866) 757-EGGS (3447) for more information or visit www.eggsafety.org. Hillandale Farms of Iowa’s recall press release indicates that there have been laboratory-confirmed Salmonella Enteriditis illnesses with the shell eggs from Hillandale Farms of Iowa, and the investigation is ongoing. Salmonella is an organism 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, 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, endocarditis or arthritis. For a complete listing of known brands, codes and dates involved in the egg recall, please visit the Egg Safety Center website at www.eggsafety.org10. The Egg Safety Center and the FDA recommend that eggs should be fully cooked until both the yolks and the whites are firm, and consumers should not eat foods that may contain raw or undercooked eggs. For more information on proper handling and preparation of eggs and answers to other frequently asked questions, visit www.eggsafety.org. Moark is a leading marketer of shell eggs in the United States through a quality supply/distribution network of branded, specialty, and private label eggs in key locations. Photo: Product Labels [Return to Top] Product Recall is a publication of the California Grocers Association, 1415 L Street, Suite 450, Sacramento, CA 95814. For more recall information, log on to www.cagrocers.com, or email/call Lesley Scofield, CGA, at (916) 448-3545. To unsubscribe to Product Recall, contact Lesley Scofield. |