Posted on 07/24/2009 3:37:21 AM PDT by nw_arizona_granny
Weekly Roundup - Living On Nothing Edition Category: Roundups | Comments(15)
Did you hear about the guy that lives on nothing? No seriously, he lives on zero dollars a day. Meet Daniel Suelo, who lives in a cave outside Moab, Utah. Suelo has no mortgage, no car payment, no debt of any kind. He also has no home, no car, no television, and absolutely no “creature comforts.” But he does have a lot of creatures, as in the mice and bugs that scurry about the cave floor he’s called home for the last three years.
To us, Suelo probably sounds a little extreme. Actually, he probably sounds very extreme. After all, I suspect most of you reading this are doing so under the protection of some sort of man-made shelter, and with some amount of money on your person, and probably a few needs for money, too. And who doesn’t need money unless they have completely unplugged from the grid? Still, it’s an amusing story about a guy who rejects all forms of consumerism as we know it.
The Frugal Roundup
How to Brew Your Own Beer and Maybe Save Some Money. A fantastic introduction to home brewing, something I’ve never done myself, but always been interested in trying. (@Generation X Finance)
Contentment: A Great Financial Principle. If I had to name one required emotion for living a frugal lifestyle it would be contentment. Once you are content with your belongings and your lot in life you can ignore forces attempting to separate you from your money. (@Personal Finance by the Book)
Use Energy Star Appliances to Save On Utility Costs. I enjoyed this post because it included actual numbers, and actual total savings, from someone who upgraded to new, energy star appliances. (@The Digerati Life)
Over-Saving for Retirement? Is it possible to “over-save” for retirement? Yes, I think so. At some point I like the idea of putting some money aside in taxable investments outside of retirement funds, to be accessed prior to traditional retirement age. (@The Simple Dollar)
40 Things to Teach My Kids Before They Leave Home. A great list of both practical and philosophical lessons to teach your kids before they reach the age where they know everything. I think that now happens around 13 years-old. (@My Supercharged Life)
Index Fund Investing Overview. If you are looking for a place to invest with high diversification and relatively low fees (for broader index funds with low turnover), index funds are a great place to start. (@Money Smart Life)
5 Reasons To Line Dry Your Laundry. My wife and I may soon be installing a clothesline in our backyard. In many neighborhoods they are frowned upon - one of the reasons I don’t like living in a neighborhood. I digress. One of our neighbors recently put up a clothesline, and we might just follow his lead. (@Simple Mom)
A Few Others I Enjoyed
* 4 Quick Tips for Getting Out of a Rut * Young and Cash Rich * Embracing Simple Style * First Trading Experience With OptionsHouse * The Exponential Power of Delayed Consumption * How Much Emergency Fund is Enough? * 50 Questions that Will Free Your Mind * Save Money On Car Insurance
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm204070.htm
Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen Press Release
Company Contact:
Alan Oliver, CEO,
507-373-6384
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 9, 2010 - ALAMEDA, CA – Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen, Inc. of Albert Lea, MN has been notified by a supplier that a certain product it supplies to Mrs. Gerry’s contains hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) that may be contaminated with Salmonella. 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 people may experience fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (which may be bloody) and abdominal pain. In rare cases the organism can get into the bloodstream and cause more severe complications including endocarditis, arthritis and arterial infections such as infected aneurysms. For more information, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at www.cdc.gov1. As a precautionary measure, Mrs. Gerry’s is voluntarily recalling a limited number of products.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with this product.
Mrs. Gerry’s is recalling the following item sold to retailers and distributors in these states: MN, IA, SD, ND, NE, KS, CO, WI, MI, IL, MO.
UPC Description Size / Packaging Use by Date
017839 784445 Crab Creole Spread 6/7oz plastic container 4/20/10
This product should not be eaten. Customers may return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Mrs. Gerry’s is notifying the FDA of this voluntary recall. Consumers with questions may contact Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen, Inc.’s Customer Service Department between the hours of 7:30am – 4pm CST Monday through Friday at 1-800-642-9662 or see the FDA website at http://www.fda.gov2.
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Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen Press Release
Company Contact:
Alan Oliver, CEO
507-373-6384
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 5, 2010 - Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen, Inc. of Albert Lea, MN has been notified by a supplier that a certain seasoning ingredient it supplied to Mrs. Gerry’s contains hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) that may be contaminated with Salmonella. 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 people may experience fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (which may be bloody) and abdominal pain. In rare cases the organism can get into the bloodstream and cause more severe complications including endocarditis, arthritis and arterial infections such as infected aneurysms. For more information, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at www.cdc.gov1. As a precautionary measure, Mrs. Gerry’s is voluntarily recalling a limited number of products.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with these products.
Mrs. Gerry’s is recalling the following items sold to retailers and distributors: MN, IA, SD, ND, NE, KS, CO, WI, MI, IL, MO.
UPC Description Size / Packaging Use by Date
17839 79075 Old Fashioned Spinach Dip 12/12 oz. plastic container 1/27 – 4/22/10
17839 79005 Old Fashioned Spinach Dip 2/5 lb. plastic container 1/27 – 4/14/10
70322 00492 Old Home Spinach Dip 12/8 oz. plastic cup 1/27 – 4/22/10
These products should not be eaten. Customers may return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
No other Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen, Inc. products are affected.
Mrs. Gerry’s is notifying the FDA of this voluntary recall. Consumers with questions may contact Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen, Inc.’s Customer Service Department between the hours of 7:30am – 4pm CST Monday through Friday at 1-800-642-9662 or see the FDA website at http://www.fda.gov2.
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Olde Westport Spice Announces a Voluntary Recall of Garden Harvest Special Blend Seasoning
Media Contact:
Megan Neher, Olde Westport Spice
913-599-5539
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 9, 2010 - Olathe, Kan – Olde Westport Spice announced that it is voluntarily recalling 5- and 10-oz. jars and 20-oz. bags of Garden Harvest Special Blend Seasoning because an ingredient used in the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
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 (which may be bloody), 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 (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
The Special Blend Seasoning was sold online at www.oldwestportspice.com1, at food and craft shows in Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas and Colorado and at limited specialty gift shops located in Kansas and Missouri.
The Olde Westport Special Blend does not have any codes on the packaging to identify the product affected by the recall. Therefore, if Garden Harvest Special Blend Seasoning was purchased from November 1, 2009 thru February 28, 2010, it is to be recalled.
There have been no reports of illnesses associated with the identified products and no other Olde Westport products are affected by this recall.
Olde Westport Spice was notified by its supplier, Basic Food Flavors, Inc., of the recall of an ingredient used in this product due to potential Salmonella contamination. Because the safety of consumers is a top priority, Olde Westport Spice has voluntarily recalled its Special Blend. Olde Westport Spice is working closely with Food and Drug Administration to conduct this voluntary recall.
Consumers who have purchased the Garden Harvest Special Blend Seasoning are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Ann Myers at 913-915-0936 or at annmyers@oldewestportspice.com.
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Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar Voluntarily Recalled Due to Possible Health Risk
Media Contact:
Aurora Gonzalez,
972-334-3821
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 10, 2010 - PLANO, TX – Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar is being voluntary recalled after Basic Food Flavors, Inc. of Las Vegas, Nevada initiated a recall of their hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) due to potential Salmonella contamination. HVP is a very minor ingredient in the seasoning for this product. Although every seasoning lot tested negative for Salmonella, and there are no reports of Salmonella–related illness related to this product, the product is voluntarily being recalled out of an abundance of caution.
Salmonella 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. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
Impacted Product
Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar
Package sizes: 8 oz and 1.75 oz
Sell-by date: June 15, 2010 (only this date)
This is the only Quaker-branded product impacted by the recall. The date is located on the front of each package. These products have been distributed nationwide to retail stores, foodservice and vending machines in the United States.
Consumers with any product of the date and package size noted above should return it to the place of purchase for a replacement or a refund. Consumers with any additional questions can contact Consumer Affairs at 1-800-352-4477, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time.
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Kroger Recalls Two Onion Soup & Dip Mixes Due to Possible Health Risk
Media Contact:
Meghan Glynn,
513-762-1304
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 27, 2010 - CINCINNATI, Ohio - The Kroger Co. said today it is recalling Kroger Onion Soup & Dip Mix and Kroger Beefy Onion Soup & Dip Mix sold in some of its retail stores because the Company has been made aware by a supplier that an ingredient in the product may have been contaminated with Salmonella.
Stores under the following names are included in this recall: Kroger, Dillons, Fry’s, King Soopers, City Market, Smith’s, Food 4 Less, Jay C, Scott’s, Owen’s, Baker’s, Gerbes, Hilander and Pay Less.
Stores the company operates under the following names are not included in this recall:
Ralphs, Fred Meyer, QFC and Foods Co.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with the Kroger products.
Kroger is recalling the following items:
* Kroger Onion Soup & Dip Mix sold in 2-ounce packages with sell-by dates from JAN 06 11 through FEB 17 11 under the following UPC code: 0001111073293
* Kroger Beefy Onion Soup & Dip Mix sold in 2.2-ounce packages with sell-by dates from DEC 28 10 through FEB 23 11 under the following UPC code: 0001111073929
The recalled items were sold in Kroger stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia; Dillons and Gerbes stores in Kansas and Missouri; Fry’s stores in Arizona; King Soopers and City Market stores in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming; Smith’s stores in Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming; Baker’s stores in Nebraska; and Food 4 Less, Hilander, Jay C, Owen’s, Pay Less and Scott’s stores in Illinois and Indiana.
Customers who have purchased the above products should not consume them and should return them to a store for a full refund or replacement.
Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and/or abdominal pain. For more information, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at www.cdc.gov.1
Consumers who have questions about this recall may contact Kroger toll-free at (800) 6326900. For more information, please visit www.kroger.com/recalls.2
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Publix Issues Voluntary Recall on Four Seasoning Mixes
Contact:
Maria Brous,
863-680-5339
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 8, 2010 - LAKELAND, Fla – Publix Super Markets is issuing a voluntary recall for four (4) varieties of seasoning mixes. The products have been manufactured with HVP (hydrolyzed vegetable protein) supplied by Basic Food Flavors of Las Vegas, Nevada. The HVP may be contaminated with Salmonella. Consumption of products containing Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly persons and others with weakened immune systems. The recalled products include all lot codes for the following items:
Publix Mushroom Gravy Mix, 0.75oz. UPC: 41415-03308
Publix Meatloaf Seasoning, 1oz. UPC: 41415-03408
Publix Beef Flavored Stew Mix, 1.45oz. UPC: 41415-03608
Publix Au Jus Gravy Mix, 1oz. UPC: 41415-04208
“As part of our commitment to food safety, potentially impacted product has been removed from all store shelves,” said Maria Brous, Publix media and community relations director. “To date, there have been no reported cases of illness. Consumers who have purchased the products in question may return the product to their local store for a full refund. Publix customers with additional questions may call our Consumer Relations department at 1-800-242-1227 or by visiting our website at www.publix.com.”1
Publix is privately owned and operated by its 141,000 employees, with 2009 sales of $24.3 billion. Currently Publix has 1,012 stores in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee. The company has been named one of Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For in America” for 13 consecutive years. In addition, Publix’s dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized as tops in the grocery business, most recently by an American Customer Satisfaction Index survey.
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[There are 7 of these alerts for this morning, and daily for about a week, all from the same company that supplied them with salmonella contaminated supplies............when do we start asking real questions?
granny]
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Ventura Foods, LLC Voluntarily Recalls Seven Varieties of Its Dean’s® Dip Products As A Precautionary Measure
Consumer Contact:
Dean’s Dip,
Tel: 800-339-1957
www.deansdip.com1
Media Contact:
Brian Pia,
Tel: 205-877-9870
brian.pia@luckie.com
Media Contact:
Lori Merricks,
Tel: 205-422-5756
lori.merricks@luckie.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 05, 2010 - Brea, Calif – Ventura Foods, LLC is voluntarily recalling seven of its Dean’s® Dip products, with specific production dates, because a flavor enhancer may be contaminated with salmonella.
The flavor enhancer is made by an ingredient supplier, Basic Food Flavors, Inc., in Las Vegas. This is the same ingredient linked to the Food & Drug Administration’s recall announcement Thursday.
“There have been absolutely no reports of illness associated with any Dean’s Dip products, and we intend to keep it that way,” said Chris Furman, President & CEO of Ventura Foods. “We decided to issue our own recall purely as a precautionary measure because consumer safety is our No. 1 priority.”
Ventura Foods is advising consumers not to eat any of the recalled Dean’s Dip products. Consumers should dispose of or return the recalled products to the store where they bought them for a full refund. Consumers can call (800) 339-1957 for more information about the recall, or visit www.fda.gov2 or www.deansdip.com.3
Dean’s Dip is a registered mark used by Ventura Foods and licensed from Dean Intellectual Property Services, a subsidiary of Dean Foods Company. This recall only affects Dean’s Dip products which are manufactured by Ventura Foods. It does not affect any Dean Foods products, including dairy products carrying the Dean’s® brand.
The voluntary recall involves a flavor enhancer called hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP), which is used to make Dean’s Creamy Taco Dip. The other six Dean’s Dip products were manufactured on the same equipment, at about the same time, so they’re being recalled as well. There is no evidence of salmonella in any Dean’s Dip product or in any other Ventura Foods products.
Ventura Foods is working closely with the FDA, as well as with state and local authorities and retailers, to administer the recall.
The Dean’s Dip recall impacts only the products listed below with the specific UPC code and “Sell By” dates. This recall does not affect any other Dean’s Dip products or other Ventura Foods Brands.
Dean’s 8 oz. Creamy Taco Dip (UPC 026700-12910-0)
Sell By Dates: MAR 27 10 1545 17-536, APR 29 10 0120 17-536, JUN 02 10 1849 17-536
Dean’s 16 oz. Green Onion Dip (UPC 026700-12919-3)
Sell By Date: APR 30 10 1141 17-536
Dean’s 16 oz. Ranch Dip (UPC 026700-12916-2)
Sell By Dates: MAR 27 10 2020 17-536, MAR 28 10 0600 17-536
Dean’s 12 oz. Guacamole Dip (UPC 026700-12912-4)
Sell By Dates: MAR 28 10 0255 17-536, MAR 29 10 0608 17-536
Dean’s 18 oz. Guacamole Dip (UPC 026700-32600-4)
Sell By Dates: MAR 29 10 2131 17-536, MAR 30 10 1014 17-536
Dean’s 12 oz. Zesty Guacamole Dip (UPC 026700-12913-1)
Sell By Dates: MAR 29 10 0113 17-536, MAR 30 10 0600 17-536
Dean’s 18 oz. Zesty Guacamole Dip (UPC 026700-32601-1)
Sell By Date: MAR 29 10 2330 17-536
Dean’s 8 oz. French Onion Dip (UPC 026700-12903-2)
Sell By Dates: APR 29 10 0335 17-536, APR 30 10 0602 17-536
Dean’s 16 oz. French Onion Dip (026700-12915-5)
Sell By Dates: MAR 28 10 0647 17-536, APR 30 10 1254 17-536, MAY 01 10 0600 17-536, MAY 02 10 0600 17-536, JUN 02 10 2218 17-536, JUN 03 10 0607 17-536
Dean’s 8 oz. French Onion w/Bacon Dip (UPC 026700-12908-7)
Sell By Dates: MAR 27 10 1701 17-536, APR 29 10 0220 17-536
Dean’s 16 oz. French Onion w/Bacon Dip (UPC 026700-12917-9)
Sell By Dates: MAR 27 10 1826 17-536, JUN 02 10 2010 17-536
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 people infected with salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain).
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Thanks granny!
The article I read, OR ELSE perhaps a comment made about the article, mentioned that a similar thing would occur if there was a recall of MSG products, as there simply are many thousands of products containing MSG, just like the TVP.
WHY would the FDA want to inflict this recall upon the entire American food manufacturing sector -- when not even ONE person has been identified as ever becoming ill from the HVP??????
Curious....
WHAT, precisely, is the actual agenda of the FDA here???
Thanks!
I’m going to make my pork & beans bread today. Will let you know.
My good friend is coming over tomorrow to make newspaper cups for our seed starting. Then we’re off to the Mennonite greenhouses! Hurray!
You pose some very interesting questions.
For anyone who has asthma and would like to keep a medicine stash, I finally got a straight answer from a pharmacist yesterday.
The albuterol vials for use in nebulizers (eBay has lots of battery powered nebulizers, I’m currently saving for one.) are marked with an expiration date on their package.
The pharm said it is at good, full strength fully 7 months after that date. She then told me that Albuterol gets weaker, not stronger. So in an emergency situation, one could just nebulize perhaps every 3 hours instead of 4 beginning at around 9 months AFTER the expiry date on the package.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2466595/posts?page=5#5
Geraniums could help control devastating Japanese beetle
United States Department of Agriculture-Research, Education, and Economics ^ | Mar 8, 2010 | Unknown
Posted on Monday, March 08, 2010 12:48:24 PM by decimon
Geraniums may hold the key to controlling the devastating Japanese beetle, which feeds on nearly 300 plant species and costs the ornamental plant industry $450 million in damage each year, according to scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
Amish farmer wins fight over registering livestock
Country Today ^ | 3-10-10
Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 6:46:00 PM by SJackson
NEILLSVILLE (AP) - An Amish livestock farmer who refused to follow a 2005 Wisconsin law requiring him to register his land and livestock has won a legal battle with state regulators.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2468399/posts?page=10#10
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Frontier Natural Products Co-op Initiates Voluntary Recall Due to Possible Health Risk from Black Pepper
Media Contact:
steve.krusie@frontiercoop.com
319-227-7996 ext.1359
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 09, 2010 - NORWAY, IOWA – In response to a recall commenced by its supplier, Mincing Overseas Spice Company, Dayton, New Jersey, Frontier Natural Products Co-op, is voluntarily recalling several of its products manufactured with non-organic black pepper that were sold under the Frontier brand and under the Whole Foods Market brands listed below that contain black pepper supplied by Mincing Overseas Spice Company. The black pepper has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
“Consumption of products containing Salmonella 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. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms) endocarditic and arthritis.”
Recalled products were sold in all 50 states and in some parts of Canada to distributors, retailers and consumers. Below is the list of products containing the black pepper:
Frontier Branded Products
Brand
Full Product Name
Size/Weight
UPC Code
Lot Code
Frontier
Cajun Blackened Fish/Meat seasoning
16.00 oz.
0-89836-00351-5
0011
Frontier
Curry powder
16.00 oz.
0-89836-00139-9
0007, 0029, 9350,9351
Frontier
Curry powder
2.19 oz.
0-89836-18338-5
9352, 0042
Frontier
Curry powder
400.00 oz.
0-89836-80139-5
0029, 9351
Frontier
Garlic N Herb blend
1.94 oz.
0-89836-18908-0
0005, 9351
Frontier
Garlic N Herb blend
16.00 oz.
0-89836-00295-2
0035, 9324, 9334, 9344, 9363
Frontier
Garlic N Herb blend
400.00 oz.
0-89836-80295-8
0033, 9335
Frontier
Greek Seasoning blend
16.00 oz.
0-89836-00353-9
0032, 9310
Frontier
Herbs of Italy
0.80 oz.
0-89836-18446-7
9355
Frontier
Muchi Curry powder
16.00 oz.
0-89836-00138-2
0004, 9350
Frontier
Oriental Seasoning blend
16.00 oz.
0-89836-00360-7
9356, 9363, 0061
Frontier
Pepper Black Coarse Grind
16.00 oz.
0-89836-00181-8
9327, 9357
Frontier
Pepper Black Coarse Grind
1.76 oz.
0-89836-18381-1
9339
Frontier
Pepper Black Coarse Grind
400.00 oz.
0-89836-80181-4
0019, 0032
Frontier
Pepper Black Cracked
16.00 oz.
0-89836-00282-2
9321, 9349
Frontier
Pepper Black Cracked
400.00 oz.
0-89836-80282-8
0021, 0004
Frontier
Pepper Black Fine Ground
16.00 oz.
0-89836-00298-3
0008
Frontier
Pepper Fine Grind
1.76 oz.
0-89836-18382-8
0020
Frontier
Peppercorns Black Whole L/M
16.00 oz.
0-89836-00183-2
9299, 9306, 9357
Frontier
Salad Sprinkle
1.23 oz.
0-89836-18901-1
0005
Frontier
Salad Sprinkle blend
16.00 oz.
0-89836-00367-6
0022
Frontier
Spaghetti Seasoning
16.00 oz.
0-89836-00384-3
9341
Frontier
Thai Seasoning blend
16.00 oz.
0-89836-00387-4
0015
Frontier
Veggie Pepper blend
16.00 oz.
0-89836-00366-9
0034, 9352
Frontier
Mediterranean Seafood seasoning
16.00 oz.
0-89836-02834-1
9351
Frontier
Toronto Steak & Chicken Rub
16.00 oz.
0-89836-02835-8
0028, 9342
Whole Foods Branded Products
Brand
Full Product Name
Size/Weight
UPC Code
Lot Code
Whole Foods 365
Asian Seafood Seasoning
5.00 oz.
0-99482-40683-7
0029
Whole Foods 365
Mediterranean Rotisserie
5.00 oz.
0-99482-40684-4
0026, 0029
Whole Foods 365
Mediterranean Seafood seasoning
5.00 oz.
0-99482-40687-5
0029, 9316, 9321
Whole Foods 365
Southwestern Grille Seasoning
6.00 oz.
0-99482-40682-0
0019, 0028, 0026
Whole Foods 365
Toronto Steak & Chicken Rub
5.00 oz.
0-99482-40686-8
0025, 0026, 0028, 9310, 9321, 9362, 9363
Whole Pantry
Muchi Curry
1.41 oz.
0-99482-41956-1
0014, 9355, 9364
Whole Foods 365 Canadian
French/English Asian Seafood Seasoning
4.62 oz.
0-99482-72683-6
0029
Whole Foods 365 Canadian
French/English Mediterranean Rotisserie
4.73 oz.
0-99482-72684-3
0021, 0029, 9362
Whole Foods 365 Canadian
French/English Mediterranean Seafood
4.23 oz.
0-99482-72687-4
0029
Whole Foods 365 Canadian
French/English Toronto Steak & Chicken
4.76 oz.
0-99482-72686-7
0028, 9338, 9356
On foil bulk packages, the lot codes will be found on the front label directly above the UPC code. On bottled glass and plastic items, the lot codes can be found on the bottom of the bottle.
No illnesses have been associated with these Frontier or Whole Foods Market products but proceed to the FDA web-site (www.fda.gov1) for updated information.
Frontier is initiating recall notices to our accounts who received any of the above recalled products with instructions for destroying the recalled products and for notifying their customers of the recall. Consumers should not consume these products. Please contact Frontier with any questions or to inquire about replacement or reimbursement at 1-800-669-3275, Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm Central time. If you have a Whole Foods item please contact your local store. Images of the products above can be seen by going to the following link: http://www.frontiercoop.com/recall2.
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The MedWatch February 2010 Drug Safety Labeling Changes posting includes 24 drug products with safety labeling changes to the following sections: BOXED WARNING, CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, ADVERSE REACTIONS, PATIENT PACKAGE INSERT, and MEDICATION GUIDE.
The “Summary Page” provides a listing of drug names and safety labeling sections revised:
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/ucm202912.htm
Clicking on a drug product name in the Summary View will take you to the “detailed view” page, which identifies safety labeling sections and subsections revised, along with a brief summary of new or modified safety information to the BOXED WARNING, CONTRAINDICATIONS, and/or WARNINGS sections.
The following drugs had modifications to the BOXED WARNING, CONTRAINDICATIONS, and WARNINGS sections:
* Caduet (amlodipine besylate/atorvastatin calcium)
* Cialis (tadalafil)
* Accutane (isotretinoin)
* Bystolic (nebivolol)
* Carbocaine (mepivacaine HCl)
* Didrex (benzphetamine hydrochloride)
* Excedrin Migraine (250 mg acetaminophen/ 250 mg aspirin/ 65 mg caffeine)
* Genotropin (somatropin [rDNA origin]
* Lanoxin (digoxin)
* Marcaine (bupivacaine HCl)
* Marcaine with Epinephrine 1:200,000 (as bitartrate)(bupivacaine HCl and epinephrine)
* Marcaine Spinal (bupivacaine HCl)
* Naropin (ropivacaine HCl)
* Nesacaine (chloroprocaine HCl)
* Nesacaine-MPF (chloroprocaine HCl)
* Norvasc (amlodipine besylate)
* Prepidil (dinoprostone)
* Rocephin (ceftriaxone sodium)
* Savella (milnacipran HCl)
* Treanda (bendamustine hydrochloride)
* Xylocaine (lidocaine HCl)
* Xylocaine (lidocaine HCl and epinephrine)
You are encouraged to report all serious adverse events and product quality problems to FDA MedWatch at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm204143.htm
Orval Kent Food Company, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Culinary Circle Dips Due to Possible Health Risk
Contact:
Danny Olson
952 828 4594
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 04, 2010 - Orval Kent announced today that it is voluntarily recalling multiple dips as a precautionary measure because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The Orval Kent dips are being recalled because they contain HVP (hydrolyzed vegetable protein) manufactured, distributed and recalled by Basic Food Flavors, Inc., Las Vegas, NV.
Consumers who have recently purchased the items listed below should not consume this product and should return it the store of purchase for a full refund or replacement.
Salmonella is a common food borne pathogen that can cause severe illnesses, including fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. While most individuals recover in three to five days without medical intervention, the infection can be life-threatening to young children, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems. Consumers with any of these symptoms should call their physician. For more information on Salmonella, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Website at http://www.cdc.gov1. For more information, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at www.cdc.gov2.
To date, Orval Kent has not received any reports of illnesses in connection with the items listed below.
The following items being recalled were sold under the Culinary Circle brand in locations nationwide.
Only the following products with Use By dates between 12/12/09 and 4/16/10 are being recalled:
Retail Product Name & Description UPC#
Culinary Circle™ Pesto Ranch Dip, 10 oz UPC#: 41130-38063
Culinary Circle™ Cucumber Dill Dip, 10 oz UPC#: 41130-38062
Culinary Circle™ Spinach Dip, 10 oz UPC#: 41130-38061
Orval Kent is also recalling Albertsons brand Spinach Dip sold in any department only at Albertsons stores in CA and NV and Jewel brand Spinach Dip sold in any department only at Jewel stores in IA, IL and IN.
Consumer Contact Information:
Consumers with questions may contact SUPERVALU Customer Service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 877 932 7948.
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