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Grilling Sauce Recall

September 24, 2008 -- CaJohns Fiery Foods Company is recalling a total of 103 individual bottles of HDH Grillin' Sauce sold between the dates of 01/01/07 and 09/15/08. This recall is initiated due to the possibility of non-declared contents on the Ingredient Declaration. The products contain the listed Worcestershire Sauce, but may not be parenthetically listed as to it's ingredients one of which is Anchovies, a serious allergen to specific individuals. These products also contain the listed Soy Sauce, but may not be parenthetically listed as to it's ingredients. Soy Sauce contains Soybeans and Wheat which are serious allergens to specific individuals.
The recalled barbeque sauces were distributed nationwide through retailers, mail order and web sites.
The products come in 16 ounce glass bottles. The lot numbers affected are 249242, 249298, 249304, 249154, 249181, 249197. These are found on a label on the bottle bottom.
No consumer problems have been reported to either the manufacture or the retailers.
The problem was discovered during a routine inspection by FDA officials.
CaJohns Fiery Foods will be issuing a new label to those affected distributors and retailers. All deliveries of product after 09/15/08 contain the new labeling. All stores affected by this recall should contact the manufacturer to acquire new labels. Consumers or retailers with questions should contact the manufacturer at 888-703-3473.

Mom's Food Recall

September 23, 2008 -- Mom's Food Products, Inc. of Ft Worth, TX is recalling all Tuna Salad sandwiches, Pimento Cheese sandwiches, and potato salad because they may contain eggs in the salad dressing.  People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Product was distributed in the Texas area through retail stores or direct delivery. 
The tuna salad and pimento cheese sandwiches are packaged in black plastic wedges and the potato salad is in clear round containers included as part of Mom's Big Sub sandwich packages.
There have been no illnesses reported to date.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that an ingredient change in salad dressing was not reported by Mom's supplier.
The products involved are: Mom's Pimento Spread 5.0 oz black wedge (UPC 83898 00114) Race Trac Pimento Spread 5.0 oz black wedge (UPC 83898 00114) Crosby Food & Vending Pimento Spread 5.0 oz black wedge (UPC 83898 00114) Outtakes Pimento Spread 4.0 oz black wedge (No UPC) Mom's Tuna Salad 5.0 oz black wedge (UPC 83898 00108) Race Trac Tuna Salad 5.0 oz black wedge (UPC 83898 00108) 2 Podner's Tuna Salad 5.0 oz Clam shell (UPC 83898 00108) Canteen (Outtakes) Tuna Salad Croissant 4.5 oz Poly Sealed (No UPC) Mom's Big Sub with 4.0 oz Potato Salad round opaque container (No UPC)
Consumers who have purchased these items are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.  Consumers with questions may contact Mom's Food Products at 1-800-743-0010.

Pumpkin Seed Recall

September 22, 2008 -- Fine Land Corp of 239 Bay 20th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214, is recalling Ying Feng Foodstuffs Brand Pumpkin Seeds because it contains undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
Ying Feng Foodstuffs Brand Pumpkin Seeds is sold in a 10 ounce, clear plastic package with the following code: EXP 03 25 2010 and was distributed nationwide. It is a product of China.
The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of sulfites in
Ying Feng Foodstuffs Brand Pumpkin Seeds which were not declared on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites.
No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product has been reported to date. Consumers who have purchased
Ying Feng Foodstuffs Brand Pumpkin Seeds are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-714-1850.