Crown Pacific Fine Foods Recalls Due to Health Risk Because of Possible Health Risk

Crown Pacific Fine Foods Recalls Roasted Honey Peanuts, Virginia Roasted/Salted Peanuts, Virginia Roasted No Salt Peanuts, Roasted/Salted Peanuts, Roasted/Unsalted Peanuts Because of Health Risk Because of Possible Health Risk

Crown Pacific Fine Foods, Kent, WA is recalling 10 cases of ROASTED HONEY PEANUTS, 20 cases VIRGINIA ROASTED/SALTED PEANUTS, 20 cases VIRGINIA ROASTED NO SALT PEANUTS, 20 cases ROASTED/SALTED PEANUTS, 13 cases ROASTED/UNSALTED PEANUTS distributed between June 1, 2008 and January 29, 2009, BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The ROASTED HONEY PEANUTS, VIRGINIA ROASTED/SALTED PEANUTS, VIRGINIA ROASTED NO SALT PEANUTS, ROASTED/SALTED PEANUTS, ROASTED/UNSALTED PEANUTS were recalled by Peanut Corporation of American because they have 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.

ROASTED HONEY PEANUTS, VIRGINIA ROASTED/SALTED PEANUTS, VIRGINIA ROASTED NO SALT PEANUTS, ROASTED/SALTED PEANUTS, ROASTED/UNSALTED PEANUTS was distributed to retail stores (Food Pavilions, Cost Cutters, Save on Foods) throughout Washington State.

These products would have been sold in the bulk section of the retail store. The products were sold to retail stores between June 1, 2008 and January 29, 2009, in 20-30 pound bulk boxes. The brand name was Peanut Corporation of America, the flavors were ROASTED HONEY PEANUTS, VIRGINIA ROASTED/SALTED PEANUTS, VIRGINIA ROASTED NO SALT PEANUTS, ROASTED/SALTED PEANUTS, ROASTED/UNSALTED PEANUTS. Lot codes are unavailable except for Roasted Unsalted=lot#8129 B16JR Item#100 B16JR, Roasted Salted=lot#8151 B19JR Item#100 B19JR, no expiration date or other codes listed.

No known illnesses have been reported to date in connection with these products. The recall was initiated after it was determined that the peanut product received was manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America. Crown Pacific Fine Foods has informed FDA of its actions and is fully cooperating with the Agency.

If you have purchased these bulk peanuts from Food Pavilions, Cost Cutters, Save on Foods, please contact your retailer to determine if these are part of the Peanut Corporation of America recall. If you would like more information you may contact Crown Pacific Fine Foods (425)251-8750 ext. 33.

Triple B Corporation dba S.T. Produce Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Allergens Walnuts and Almonds in Parfait Products

Triple B Corporation dba S.T. Produce, Seattle, WA is initiating a voluntary recall of the below listed Charlie's brand yogurt parfait products because they contain undeclared walnuts and almonds. People who have allergies to walnuts or almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The yogurt parfait products being recalled are packaged under the Charlie's Label into 8.5 ounce, clear plastic package cups with a USE BY Date of 1-12-09 through 1-15-09 stamped on the side:

* Peach and Pineapple Yogurt Parfait UPC 0-45009-06747-0
* Pineapple Blueberry Yogurt Parfait UPC 0-45009-06748-7
* Mixed Berry Parfait UPC 0-45009-06766-1
* Strawberry Blueberry Yogurt Parfait UPC 0-45009-06787-6
* Pineapple Strawberry Yogurt Parfait UPC 0-45009-06788-3

In addition, the yogurt parfaits are sold in a variety pack, 6/8.5 oz. containers, sold in a cardboard carton:

* Mixed Pack Parfait UPC 0-45009-08084-4, contains 6/8.5 oz yogurt parfaits – 2 each of mixed berry, strawberry & blueberry, and pineapple & peach.

The recalled yogurt parfait was distributed in Washington and Oregon in retail stores and delis.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the walnuts and almond-containing parfait was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of the walnuts and almonds. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes.

Production of the product has been suspended until FDA and the ST Produce are certain that the problem has been corrected.

Consumers who have purchased the above listed Charlie's Parfait are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 206-625-1412.