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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: 7/3/2008 Reason: Nebraska Beef, Ltd., an Omaha, Neb., establishment is recalling approximately 531,707 pounds of ground beef components that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: voluntarily recalling approximately 68,670 pounds of ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli Distribution: Hawaii Date: 8/7/2008 Reason: People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Distribution: Throughout the Northeast through retail stores. Date: 8/7/2008 Reason: They may contain undeclared milk. Distribution: Wegmans Food Markets located in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, and Maryland Date: 7/15/2008 Reason: Giant Food has announced a voluntary recall of Giant brand garlic bread and garlic spread products sold in its Bakeshop as the items contain milk products which are not declared on the labels. Distribution: Landover, MD -- Giant Food Date: 7/15/2008 Reason: It has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Distribution: Southern California, Arizona , and Nevada on June 30, 2008. |
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