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The following help alert is from the FDA on February 14, 2013.

Dakota Specialty Milling has initiated a voluntary recall of a limited number of its specialty flours and grain blends in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration due to the possible presence of fragments of thin metal wire from a defective screen on one of its manufacturing lines at a milling facility. This recall was initiated as a precaution to ensure consumer product safety. No injuries associated with the recalled products have been reported to date.
Dakota Specialty Milling supplies ingredients to leading brands of variety breads, cereals, crackers, granola, and nutrition bars and does not directly supply consumer products.
All affected customers have been notified with recall instructions.
Dakota Specialty Milling supplies custom-milled and whole grain blends to customers nationwide. The company is committed to product safety and is allocating its full resources to resolving this incident and to ensuring that all preventive measures are in place for the future. Customers with affected product or who have questions should contact us using the Contact Us feature on DakotaSpecialtyMilling.com or please call 253-219-4208 or 701-388-9271.

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The following milk allergy and kashrus alert is from the FDA and the Triangle K posted on February 16, 2013.

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) of New Ulm, Minn., in cooperation with Gordon Food Service (GFS), is recalling pudding labeled as GFS Lemon Pudding but contains vanilla pudding. Milk is an ingredient in this vanilla pudding. GFS Lemon Pudding does not declare milk on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product.
The following product is affected:
GFS Lemon Pudding (113 ounce cans) with UPC Number 9390110676 and Lot # 3T12354C printed on the end of the can. These cans would be found in shipping cases labeled GFS Vanilla Pudding with Lot # 3T12354C printed on the outside of the case.
Only GFS Lemon Pudding cans with Lot # 3T12354C are affected by this recall. The recalled product was distributed in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that some cans labeled as lemon pudding contained vanilla pudding. Consumers are advised to return these cans to the store where they were purchased for a refund. nyone requiring more information may contact AMPI Consumer Affairs at 888-587-4674, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Standard Time.

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The following Canadian health alert is from the CFIA on January 13, 2013.

FRESHPOINT TORONTO had recalled the following salads due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Distribution was in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec. Product was distributed to Hotel/Restaurant/Institutional customers.

Brand NameCommon NameSizeCodes(s) on ProductUPCReason for Recall:
SYSCOCOMBO SEPARATE SALAD1 x 5 lbWith a Use By date of January 8, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5221, 5231, and 5241None / AucunMicrobiological - E. coli O157:H7
SYSCOCHOP LETTUCE ICEBERG5 x 4 lbWith a Use By date of January 8, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5221, 5231, and 524110074865394076Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
SYSCOSALAD MIX HARMONY5 x 4 lbWith a Use By date of January 8, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5221, 5231, and 524110883278074582Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
SYSCO1/4" SHRED LETTUCE ICEBERG4 x 2 lbWith a Use By date of January 8, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5221, 5231, and 5241None / AucunMicrobiological - E. coli O157:H7
SYSCOCHEF SALAD MIX5 x 4 lbWith a Use By date of January 8, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5221, 5231, and 5241None / AucunMicrobiological - E. coli O157:H7
SYSCOARAMARK MIXED VEGETABLE PACK1 x 1 lbWith a Use By date of January 8, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5221, 5231, and 5241None / AucunMicrobiological - E. coli O157:H7
SYSCOCHOP LETTUCE ICEBERG1 x 5 lbWith a Use By date of January 8, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5221, 5231, and 5241None / AucunMicrobiological - E. coli O157:H7
SYSCO1/8" SHRED LETTUCE ICEBERG5 x 4 lbWith a Use By date of January 8, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5221, 5231, and 524110074865178676Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
SYSCOCHOP SALAD MIX 50/502 x 5 lbWith a Use By date of January 8, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5221, 5231, and 524110883278081462Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
BURGER KINGBK WHOLE ICEBERG LETTUCE24 HEADS With a Use By date of January 8, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5221, 5231, and 5241None / AucunMicrobiological - E. coli O157:H7
SYSCOCHOP LETTUCE ROMAINE2 x 2 lbWith a Use By date of January 10, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 4941, 4951, 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5061, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5231, 5241, 5251, 5261None / AucunMicrobiological - E. coli O157:H7
SYSCO1" CHOP PANERA LETTUCE ROMAINE6 x 2 lbWith a Use By date of January 10, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 4941, 4951, 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5061, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5231, 5241, 5251, 5261None / AucunMicrobiological - E. coli O157:H7
SYSCOPREMIUM CHOP LETTUCE ROMAINE HEARTS6 x 2 lbWith a Use By date of January 10, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 4941, 4951, 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5061, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5231, 5241, 5251, 526110074865916643Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
NONE - PACKAGED FOR USE BY PIZZA HUT1 1/2" CHOP ROMAINE LETTUCE6 x 2 lbWith a Use By date of January 10, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 4941, 4951, 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5061, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5231, 5241, 5251, 5261None / AucunMicrobiological - E. coli O157:H7
BURGER KING CANADA1 1/2" CUT ROMAINE LETTUCE BK-20026 x 2 lbWith a Use By date of January 10, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 4941, 4951, 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5061, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5231, 5241, 5251, 5261None / AucunMicrobiological - E. coli O157:H7
NONE - PACKAGED FOR USE BY YUM1 1/2" CHOP ROMAINE LETTUCE3 x 2 lbWith a Use By date of January 10, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 4941, 4951, 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5061, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5231, 5241, 5251, 526110883278093724Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
FRESHPOINTCHOP ROMAINE6 x 907 gWith a Use By date of January 10, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 4941, 4951, 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5061, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5231, 5241, 5251, 5261None / AucunMicrobiological - E. coli O157:H7
SYSCO1 1/2" CHOP ROMAINE LETTUCE6 x 2 lbWith a Use By date of January 10, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 4941, 4951, 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5061, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5231, 5241, 5251, 526110074865451069Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7

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The following kashrus alert is from the OK Kosher Certification on January 9, 2013.

Please be advised that certification of the following companies VANDA PRESERVED FOOD CO., LTD., KARN CORN CO., LTD., VITA FOOD FACTORY (1989) LTD. (Thailand) has been reinstated. Please note that certification of VANDA FROZEN CO., LTD. has not been renewed.


The following kashrus alert is from OK Kosher Certification on October 22, 2012.

Please be advised that as of the date of this notice (October 22, 2012) the following companies VANDA FROZEN CO., LTD. VANDA PRESERVED FOOD CO., LTD. KARN CORN CO., LTD. VITA FOOD FACTORY (1989) LTD. (Thailand) are no longer certified by OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION Kosher certification has been revoked due to kashrus violations.

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The following Canadian tree nut allergy alert is from the CFIA on December 13, 2012.

NATURE'S PATH FOODS INC is recalling the following product that was distibuted in British Columbia, Quebec to Hotel/Restaurant/Institutional companies:

Product List

Brand NameCommon NameSizeCodes(s) on ProductUPCReason for Recall:
NATURE'S PATHHEMP PLUS GRANOLA25 lbBBD June 12, 20130 58449 88001 1Allergen - Tree Nut

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The following egg allergy alert is from the FDA on December 7, 2012.

Sugar Flowers Plus Inc of Glendale, CA is recalling Cake Decors Pastillage (gumpaste) Flowers because of the undeclared use of egg white wash as a “glue” for the inner petals of flowers. Cake Decors Pastillage (gum paste) flowers have been distributed to Hobby Lobby Stores and by direct online sale through company website, www.cakedecors.com. Some or all Hobby Lobby Locations may carry our Pastillage (gumpaste) line in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, KY, MD, MI, MS, MO, MT, NY, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OH, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI, WY between the dates of March 2004 – November 2012. A recall is being issued after a recent mild allergic reaction was reported to the Food and Drug Administration in regards to Cake Decors Pastillage (gumpaste) Line that has been on the market since 2002. Consumer complained of itchy (tickling) in throat after consuming a small portion of outer petal of Pastillage (gumpaste) Rose - Pink. Stomach cramps were also reported after benadryl was taken for initial symptoms. Consumer was not taken in for medical care as the symptoms alleviated after a short period of time. No medical records were reported or confirmed that that symptoms were due to consumption of product; however egg white wash is used within the product as an adhesive to the inner two petals of the flower but not an ingredient within the Pastillage (gumpaste) dough itself to form the rose. Cake Decors Pastillage (gumpaste) are packaged in a white and blue box with a center cut out to show the product. Product is contained within a clear plastic clam shell. Each box contains 4 flowers, 2 inches in size, one style and color per box. Information on the reported item is as follows:

Rose - Yellow

8 38437 00001 6

Rose - Red

8 38437 00002 3

Rose - Pink

8 38437 00003 0

Rose - Blue

8 38437 00004 7

Cymbidium - W/M

8 38437 00010 8

Cattleya - W/P

8 38437 00011 5

Gladiolus - A/W

8 38437 00012 2

Gladiolus - P/BUR

8 38437 00013 9

Concerned consumers of Cake Decors Pastillage (gumpaste) Flowers are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers who have purchased items online or have any questions and/or concerns may contact us on our toll free number:

1-800-972-2935 Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm PST or email at sugarflowersplus@gmail.com

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The following kashrus alert is from the Star-K on December 6, 2012.

Aceitera General Deheza S.A., of Buenos Aires, Argentina, has been distributing a forged letter of certification for their Soya Lecithin Liquid. The Star-K does not certify this company and has no information regarding this product.

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The following health alert is from the FDA on November 21, 2012.

Rio Queen Citrus, Inc. of Mission, TX is recalling 840 cartons of 12/1 Dry Pints of Mexican cherry tomatoes in "Karol" brand boxes, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The "Karol" cherry tomatoes were distributed through retail stores in the states of Texas & South Carolina.
The product was originally distributed in a bulk container of 12/1 Dry Pints in boxes labeled “Karol” with the Lot No. “01W45” stamped in the upper, right-hand corner on the face of the box. The box states “Distributed by Interstate Fruit & Vegetable”, which is an affiliated business of Rio Queen Citrus, Inc. These packages were distributed at the retail level between November 10th & November 19th, 2012. At the retail level, the tomatoes may have been packaged in an alternative container depending on the area and retailer.
The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by FDA revealed the presence of Salmonella in a sample taken from the product, identified by Lot No. “01W45.”
Consumers who have purchased Mexican cherry tomatoes in the listed states are asked to contact their retail store or place of purchase to determine if they were among the facilities to receive this product. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 956-205-7400, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (Central Standard Time).

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The following kashrus alert is from the Star-K on November 8, 2012.

"Agromet S.A. G. Banis Company & Services Inc. of Greece, producers of institutional sized olives and pickled products, has been terminated due to kashrus violations. If you are in possession of the above products, please call the STAR-K at 410-484-4110."

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The following health alert is from the FDA on November 6, 2012.

Omya Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain lots of food grade ground limestone products processed at its Superior, Arizona plant because of the possible presence of Salmonella. There have been no reports of any illnesses or adverse health effects associated with any of Omya’s food grade ground limestone products. Although an investigation is still ongoing, Omya is recalling specific lots of Omya-Cal FG-4 AZ, Omya-Cal FG-10 AZ and Omya-Cal FG-15 AZ in the U.S. as a precaution. Omya’s voluntary recall is being conducted in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Omya’s food grade ground limestone products were sold to distributors and/or manufacturers as ingredients for further processing in the U.S. The food grade products were not distributed for retail sale to consumers. Omya is diligently investigating the possible problem and implemented additional precautionary food safety measures.
The products involved in this voluntary recall are:

Product

Container Size

Lot numbers

Omya-Cal FG-10 AZ

50 lb. bags
2500 lb. bulk bags
2000 lb. bulk bags

Z227510511
Z227500511
Z227500511

Omya-Cal FG-4 AZ

50 lb. bags
50 lb. bags

Z227510409
Z230310409

Omya-Cal FG-15 AZ

2500 lb. bulk bags
2500 lb. bulk bags

Z228400712
Z228200712


All questions regarding the product recall should be directed to Omya at ph. 1-877-650-3478 (press 1 for product return assistance and press 2 for all other questions).

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