Second Harvest Heartland ~ Agency Zone

RECALL NOTICE: Ground Beef Products

Palama Holdings, LLC, a Kapolei, Hawaii, firm voluntarily recalled approximately 68,670 pounds of ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.  For full details on the recall, please visit:
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_014_2008_Release/index.asp

If Second Harvest Heartland has distributed product affected by the recall by case lot to your agency, your agency will be notified.  However, affected product may have unknowingly been distributed through the miscellaneous food boxes or through agency shopping.  Your agency may have received affected product from food drives or donations made directly to your agency.  Please check all inventories to ensure that your agency does not have product affected by the recall.

Permalink Icon Posted Friday, May 9 by Gina Carlin | Comment Icon 0 Comments

Two Great Products for the Little Ones You Serve

Here are a couple of healthy snack items made especially for babies and toddlers:

I1476 Gerber Lil' Snackers Puffs in Stawberry-Apple & Banana  Flavors
32 - .25 oz packs per case

**Lil' Snackers Puffs are made with real fruit, are a good source of iron and zinc, important for babies' development, and are a unique, fun shape that's just right for little fingers to pick up.  At only $0.32 per case handling fee, that's just a penny per pack!

I7099 Gerber Lil' Crunchies Zesty Tomato Baked Corn Snacks
6 - 1.48 oz canisters per case (approx. 6 servings per canister)

**Lil' Crunchies is a great tasting, good-for-you snack for toddlers and bigger kids alike.  At $0.32 per case handling fee, that's only about 6¢ per canister!

***Quantities are limited - order now!***

Permalink Icon Posted Wednesday, May 7 by Gina Carlin | Comment Icon 0 Comments

ALLERGY ALERT: Undeclared Shrimp

Blount Fine Foods of Fall River, MA, recalled Blount All Natural New England Clam Chowder, Net Wt. 20 oz with Lot: 0424086D, Sell by date: 6/23/2008, because it may contain undeclared shrimp.  People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to shrimp run the risk  of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.  For full details on the recall, please visit:
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/blount05_08.html

If Second Harvest Heartland has distributed product affected by the recall by case lot to your agency, your agency will be notified.  However, affected product may have unknowingly been distributed through the miscellaneous food boxes or through agency shopping.  Your agency may have received affected product from food drives or donations made directly to your agency.  Please check all inventories to ensure that your agency does not have product affected by the recall.

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RECALL UPDATE: Cedar Crest Specialties

Cedar Crest Specialties, Inc. released an update to their recall on the Lezza Blue Respberry Italian Ice because it may contain milk allergen protein that is not listed in the product's ingredient statement.  For full details on the recall, please visit:
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/cedarcrest205_08.html 

Permalink Icon Posted Wednesday, May 7 by Gina Carlin | Comment Icon 0 Comments

ALLERGY ALERT: Undeclared Milk Protein

Cedar Crest Specialties, Inc. announced a recall on one lot code of Lezza Blue Raspberry Blue Water Ice in round plastic pint containers with a lot code of 2116 because it may contain undeclared milk protein.  For full details on the recall, please visit:
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/cedarcrest05_08.html

If Second Harvest Heartland has distributed product affected by the recall by case lot to your agency, your agency will be notified.  However, affected product may have unknowingly been distributed through the miscellaneous food boxes or through agency shopping.  Your agency may have received affected product from food drives or donations made directly to your agency.  Please check all inventories to ensure that your agency does not have product affected by the recall.

Permalink Icon Posted Tuesday, May 6 by Gina Carlin | Comment Icon 0 Comments

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