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Sweetwater Valley Farm, Inc. Recalls Tennessee Aged Black Pepper CheeseDate: 6/12/2008
Reason: 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
Distribution: Philadelphia, TN and a Winery in Portland, TN
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the following information:
Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- May 15, 2008 -- Sweetwater Valley Farm, Inc. of Philadelphia, TN is recalling Tennessee Aged Black Pepper Cheese 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. Tennessee Aged Black Pepper Cheese, Lot Number 616-361 was distributed in 5, 7, and 10 ounce bars through our retail store in Philadelphia, TN and a Winery in Portland, TN. Less than 100 pounds was distributed. This product was distributed between December 27, 2007 and May 12, 2008. No illnesses have been reported. The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture which revealed that the finished product contained the bacteria. The company has ceased the distribution of this lot as the company continues their investigation as to what caused the problem. Consumers who have purchased lot number 616-361 of this product are urged bring it to the store for replacement or refund or ship it back to the store for replacement or refund. Contact the company's consumer affairs department at 1-877-862-4332 for further information. Type of Recall:Class I - This is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death. Other Food Contamination Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 9/22/2008 Reason: FDA issued a Health Information Advisory to proactively reassure the American public that there is no known threat of contamination in infant formula manufactured by companies that have met the requirements to sell such products in the United States. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: Colorado Foods Products, a Greenwood Village, Co., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,340 pounds of frozen beef trim that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/6/2008 Reason: The pet food is being voluntarily recalled following a positive test result indicating a potential contamination with Salmonella. Distribution: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, and West Virginia Date: 10/3/2008 Reason: Food Evolution., a Schiller Park, IL, firm, is recalling approximately 16 pounds of ready-to-eat turkey product that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: A.C.S. Meyners Ltda., a Ponte Verde, Fl., establishment, is recalling approximately 20,460 pounds of frozen beef trim that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: Astro Meats & Seafood, Inc., a Miami, Fl., establishment, is recalling approximately 4,200 pounds of frozen beef trim that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Distribution: Nationwide |
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