The latest Enforcement Report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Jan. 20, is notable for a couple of reasons. First, it covers the details of only one manufacturer recalling product because it used the Peanut Corporation of America for ingredients.
Second, it contains all the facts for ten recalls that were initiated just last month for mostly Oregon-based hazelnuts. Having this sort of information quickly after a recall is initiated makes it much easier to keep track of the product.
Here’s the nitty-gritty on all the Class 1 recalls contained in the report:
PRODUCT
1) Milk Chocolate Peanuts in 10 lb. Bulk pack, Item #190, UPC code 797817, and 8 oz. gold and black bags with a hang tag that says Marich Milk chocolate peanuts item # 8930; UPC code 797817-08930-3. Recall # F-1083-2010;
2) Chocolate Peanut Butter Toffee 10 lb Bulk Item # 763 UPC CODE (797817-00763-5), 8 oz. Item # 8763 UPC CODE (797817-08763-7) Gold and black bags with a hang tag that says Marich Chocolate Peanut Butter Toffee all lots ending in (071, 072, 081 & 082). Recall # F-1084-2010
CODE
1) Lots ending in (071, 072, 081 & 082); 2) Lot codes 141071, 255071, 274071, 309071, 063081, 063082, 064081, 064082, 067081, 067082, and for 8 oz, all lots ending in (071, 072, 081 & 082)
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Marich Confectionery Company, Inc., Hollister, CA, by press release and letters on February 18, 2009. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
The product was manufactured using peanut butter and/or peanut paste recalled by Peanut Corporation of America because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
32,891 lbs
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
PRODUCT
1) Oregon Shelled Hazelnuts, in 25 lb boxes labeled OREGON SHELLED HAZELNUTS. Recall # F-1090-2010;
2) Shelled hazelnuts, 25 lb corrugated paper cartons with plastic liner, label reads 25 lbs. Net Wt. 11.34 kg. Certified Organic. Recall # F-1091-2010
CODE
1) Lot code 289091A. The code can be broken down as: first five digits = Julian date code + two digit year code, and last two alpha numeric digits = shift code;
2) Lot code 311091A. The code can be broken down as: first five digits = Julian date code + two digit year code, and last two alpha numeric digits = shift code.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Willamette Filbert Growers Inc., Newberg, OR, by telephone on December 15, 2009, and followed up with a press release and letter dated December 17, 2009. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Product was manufactured using hazelnuts shelled by Willamette Shelling, Inc., Newberg, OR, and are being recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
29,861 lbs
DISTRIBUTION
CA, KS, OR, and WA
PRODUCT
Organic shelled hazelnuts in 25 lb. box labeled ORGANIC SHELLED HAZELNUTS BRITISH COLUMBIA CERTIFIED ORGANIC PACS 16-233. Recall # F-1092-2010
CODE
Code 30 2091A VH3696BO
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Canadian Hazelnut Inc., Agassiz, Canada, by telephone and e-mail on December 14, 2009. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
The product was manufactured using hazelnuts shelled by Willamette Shelling, Inc., of Newberg, OR. These shelled hazelnuts are being recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
8,000 lbs
DISTRIBUTION
WA, CA
PRODUCT
1) EVONUK Oregon Hazelnuts, raw, packed in 25 lb. corrugated boxes; and 8 oz., 2.5 lb., and 5 lb. clear plastic packages. Recall # F-1093-2010;
2) EVONUK Oregon Hazelnuts, dry roasted, no salt, packed in 25 lb. corrugated boxes; and 4 oz, 8 oz., 2.5 lb., and 5 lb. clear plastic packages. Recall # F-1094-2010
CODE
25 lb. cases labeled 299091A and 296091A; 4 oz, 8 oz, 2.5 lb. and 5 lb. packages do not contain any lot code.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Evonuk & Daughters, Inc., Junction City, OR, by telephone, and e-mail on December 16, 2009 and by press release on December 18, 2009. Manufacturer: Willamette Shelling Inc., Newberg, OR. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
The product was manufactured using hazelnuts shelled by Willamette Shelling, Inc., of Newberg, OR. These shelled hazelnuts were being recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
6,737.5 lbs
DISTRIBUTION
WA, OR, CA, NV, OK, NJ
PRODUCT
Shelled Hazelnuts, 25 lbs cartons, label reads Select Shelled Hazelnuts Fresh, 25 lbs – 11.34 kg. Recall # F-1095-2010
CODE
Lot coded 289091A or 299091A
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Kunze Farms, Dayton, OR, by telephone on December 15, 2009, by press release on December 17, 2009 and by letter on December 18, 2009. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
The product was manufactured using hazelnuts shelled by Willamette Shelling, Inc., of Newberg, OR. These shelled hazelnuts are being recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
32,950 lbs
DISTRIBUTION
OR, NY, AZ, UT, CO, TX and WA
PRODUCT
Shelled Hazelnuts in 25 lb. box labeled in part: “Shelled Hazelnuts Firestone Farms Brand, Net wt. 25 lbs 11.34k; Product of U.S.A.” Recall # F-1096-2010
CODE
Julian date stamped on each 25-lb case: 310091A
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Firestone Farms, Dayton, OR, by telephone on December 15, 2009. Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
The product was manufactured using hazelnuts shelled by Willamette Shelling, Inc., of Newberg, OR. These shelled hazelnuts were being recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
50 lbs
DISTRIBUTION
OR
PRODUCT
Hazelnuts packaged in 1 lb plastic bags as part of a gift basket that also contains honey, apples, and cranberries. Label reads in part: “Oregon Hazelnuts”. Gift box label reads in part: “Ron LeFore Apple Farms”. Recall # F-1097-2010
CODE
None
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Ron Lefore Apple Farms, Milton-freewater, OR, by telephone on December 17. 2009. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
The product was manufactured using hazelnuts shelled by Willamette Shelling, Inc., of Newberg, OR. These shelled hazelnuts are being recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
10 1-lb. bags
DISTRIBUTION
WA, AZ, IL, VA, NJ, CA
PRODUCT
Burnt Ridge Organic Hazelnuts, raw, packed in 16 and 8 oz plastic zip lock bags. Label reads in part: “BURNT RIDGE NURSERY & ORCHARDS Hazelnuts Certified Organic Net wt. 16 oz or, “BURNT RIDGE NURSERY & ORCHARDS
Hazelnuts Certified Organic
Net wt. 8 oz. Recall # F-1098-2010
CODE
None
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Burnt Ridge Orchards, Inc., Onalaska, WA, by letter on December 15, 2009 and by press release on December 21, 2009. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
The product was manufactured using hazelnuts shelled by Willamette Shelling, Inc., of Newberg, OR. These shelled hazelnuts are being recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
140 lbs
DISTRIBUTION
WA
PRODUCT
Shelled hazelnuts packaged in clear plastic bags closed with a twist-tie. The bags are labeled: “OREGON HAZELNUTS Product of U.S.A. JANZEN FARMS *** Net wt. 16 oz (1 lb) 454 g.” Recall # F-1099-2010
CODE
None
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Janzen Farms, Dayton, OR, by telephone on December 18, 2009 and press release on December 24, 2009. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
The product was manufactured using hazelnuts shelled by Willamette Shelling, Inc., of Newberg, OR. These shelled hazelnuts are being recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
125 lbs
DISTRIBUTION
OR, WA
PRODUCT
1) DRIED FISH LESH — Gutted dried, vacuum packed — Latin name: Abramis Brama — Product of Russia — Ingredients: natural dried fish, salt, (NOTE: Abramis Brama is carp bream fish). Recall # F-1100-2010;
2) DRIED FISH KRASNOPERKA — Gutted dried, vacuum packed — Latin name: Scardinius Erythrophtalmus — Product of Russia — Ingredients: natural dried fish, salt. Recall # F-1101-2010
CODE
Date of production: 2009, May 04 (good through 6 months)
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: San Link, Inc., Staten Island, NY, by two press releases on October 26, 2009. Manufacturer: Sobrybmarket, Moscow, Russia. Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
The imported processed fish was found to be uneviscerated based on sampling and analysis by New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
Approximately 490 lbs (Lesh) and 736 lbs (Krasnoperka)
DISTRIBUTION
NY, NJ, CT
PRODUCT
1) Filberts, Net wt 1 lb, Product of U.S.A. Packaged in see through plastic bags. Recall # F-1102-2010;
2) Natural Mixed Nuts, Net wt 1 lb. Recall # F-1103-2010;
3) Fancy Mixed Nuts, Ingredients: Filberts. Packaged in 8 & 16 oz plastic bags. Recall # F-1104-2010;
4) Choice Mixed Nuts, Net wt 1 lb, Ingredients: Filberts. Recall # F-1105-2010;
5) Dry Roast Mixed Nuts, NET 1 LB, Ingredients: Filberts. Recall # F-1106-2010;
6) Sweet Simplicity Mix, Net WT 1 LB, Ingredients: Cranberries, Almonds, Filberts, Sucrose, Sunflower Oil. Recall # F-1107-2010;
7) Mountain Jubilee, Ingredients: Filberts. Packaged in 8 & 16 oz plastic bags. Recall # F-1108-2010;
8) Cinnamon Almond Appleanche, Net wt 13 oz, Ingredients: Filberts. Recall # F-1109-2010;
9) 60-N Fancy Mixed Nut Gift Pack, Net Weight 16 oz, Filberts. Recall # F-1110-2010;
10) 70-N Fancy Mixed Nut Gift Pack, Net Weight 28 oz. Recall # F-1111-2010
CODE
1) Lot Codes: 289091A, 299091A; 2) Lot Codes: 32009, 33809; 3) Lot Codes: 30909, 31309, 31709, 32009, 32309, 32909, 33509, 33709, 34209, 34309, 34809, 34909, 35009; 4) Lot Codes: 31309, 32709, 33609, 34909; 5) Lot Code: 30909; 6) Lot Code: 32909; 7) Lot Codes: 31309, 32409, 33709, 34909; 8) Lot Code: 31009; 9) and 10) All codes except 35009
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Co., Parker, CO, by press release, telephone, emails, and web site posting on December 18, 2009. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
The products were manufactured using hazelnuts shelled by Willamette Shelling, Inc. of Newberg, OR. These shelled hazelnuts are being recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
Approximately 950 lbs
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
PRODUCT
Health Valley Organic Split Pea Soup, No salt added. Net wt 15 oz (425g), UPC code 0-35742-22104-8. 12/15 oz cans per case. Ingredients: filtered water, organic green split peas, organic carrots, organic split pea powder, organic onions, organic celery, organic lentils, organic rice starch, organic evaporated cane juice, organic spices, and organic spinach powder for color. Recall # F-1119-2010
CODE
Lot 22JUL2011, Lot 18AUG2011, Lot 11SEP2011
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Hain Celestial Group, Inc., Melville, NY, by letter on December 10, 2009 and press release on December 16, 2009. Manufacturer: Faribault Foods, Inc., Faribault, MN. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Undeclared dairy (butter) on primary product labeling.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
6,277 cases
DISTRIBUTION
CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IN, IL, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX, WA, WI
PRODUCT
Whole Roasted Hazelnuts packaged in 5 lb. clear plastic bags with a stick-on white, blue/green and yellow label. Label reads: Provvista ROVVISTA SPECIALTY FOODS INC Hazelnuts, Whole Roasted 5.0 lbs. Recall # F-1126-2010
CODE
Lot codes 09329 through 09355
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Provista Specialty Foods, Portland, OR, by telephone on December 17, 2009, and by visit beginning December 18, 2009. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
The product was manufactured using hazelnuts shelled by Willamette Shelling, Inc., Newberg, OR. These shelled hazelnuts are being recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
209.05 lbs
DISTRIBUTION
OR, WA