Florida Company Recalls Sliced Apples

Marjon Specialty Foods, Inc., Plant City, FL voluntarily recalled 119 cases of sliced apples as a result of a positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes that came from the company’s routine sampling program. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems…

Miravalle Foods Inc. Recalls Chile California & Chile Nuevo Mexico Peppers Because of Possible Health Risk

– Miravalle Foods, Inc. S. El Monte, CA is recalling 37,318 lbs. of “Miravalle Chile California & Miravalle Chile Nuevo Mexico” Brand Peppers” distributed between March 15th and May 6th 2010 to some customers in CA, CO, UT, NC, NE, ID, OR and NV 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.
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J. Hellman Frozen Foods, Inc. Recalls Señor Mexicano™ Avocado Pulp Due to Possible Health Risk

J. Hellman Frozen Foods, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA is recalling 992 cases (4,960 retail
units) of Señor Mexicano™ Avocado Pulp, because it has the potential to be contaminated with
Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in
young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although
healthy individuals may suffer only short‐term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache,
stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and
stillbirths among pregnant women.
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Merrick Pet Care Recalls Beef Filet Squares 10oz Bag (Item #60016 Lot # 10084TL7 Best By March 24, 2012) Because Of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is recalling 86 cases of its 10oz “Beef Filet Squares for Dogs”
pet treats (ITEM # 60016 LOT # 10084TL7 BEST BY MARCH 24, 2012) because they have the
potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals and there is risk to humans
from handling contaminated pet products. People handling the treats can become infected with
Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the
chews or any surfaces exposed to these products.
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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

United Pet Group, Cincinnati, Ohio is
voluntarily expanding its recent recall of its Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement tablets for
Dogs to include additional pet nutritional supplement products for dogs and cats due to possible
Salmonella contamination. The list of recalled products is provided below.

Undeclared Peanuts and Chocolate Flavored Chips in Select Containers of Fairway "Energy Mix" and Setton Farms "Total Energy Mix"

Setton International Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of its Fairway brand Energy Mix and its Setton Farms brand Total Energy Mix sold to select stores in NY and NJ because they may contain peanuts and chocolate flavored chips (Sugar, Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Sorbitan Monosterate (An Emulsifier), Salt, Soy Lecithin (An Emulsifier), Vanillin (An Artificial Flavor)) not listed on the label. No illnesses or complaints have been reported to date in connection with these products, although people who are allergic to peanuts could have a serious or life-threatening reaction if they consume these products.

Azteca Linda Corp. Recalls QUESO FRESCO and QUESO HEBRA Because of Possible Risk of Health

Azteca Linda Corp. of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling QUESO FRESCO (FRESH WHITE CHEESE) and QUESO HEBRA (FRESH WHITE STRING CHEESE) with an expiration date of July 7, 2010 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
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