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Oregon Hazelnut Recalls Make FDA Report

By Dan Flynn and Suzanna Schreck

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.

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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?

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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

Full post as published by Food Safety News on January 23, 2010 (boomark / email).