Some imported Honey Jujube teas recalled for preservatives not found on product label

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin alerts consumers to the recall of some imported teas.

Seoul Shik Poom Inc., Englewood, NJ, is recalling its 2.2 lb packages of “Honey Jujube Teas” because they may contain sulfites, a preservative that is not listed as an ingredient on the product label.

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The recalled “Honey Jujube Teas” were sold in retail stores nationwide.
The product comes in 2.2 lb, clear glass jar marked with code #TC1607 and UPC CODES: 0761898630358 on the label and with an expiration date of 08/13/2009, 11/26/2009, 05/26/2010, 08/18/2010, 10/02/2010, 01/15/2011, 03/09/2011 stamped on the top cover.

Consumers with the product may return it to place of purchase for a full refund. Those with questions may contact Seoul Shik Poom at (201) 567-7780.

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Unlisted eggs cause soup mix recall

Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin is alerting consumers with an allergy or sensitivity to eggs to the recall of a kosher soup mix.

Unilever United States, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Knorr® Kosher Soup Mix – Chicken Vegetable Flavor with Pasta (imported from Israel) because it contains eggs without listing them on the label. Persons who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The soup mix is packed in a 2.18 oz (62 g) pouch. Its UNIT UPC is 4800170660 (located on the back of the pouch under the bar code). The recall includes all "BEST-IF-USED-BY" dates (located on a panel next to the UPC). The product was distributed nationwide.

Consumers who have the recalled soup mix are asked to discard it and call 877-270-7412, which is operational 24 hours a day, for information on the recall and to request a full refund. A company consumer services representative is available between 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM EDT. No other Knorr® products are affected by this recall.

Georgia Department of Agriculture sanitarians will be checking grocery store shelves and food warehouses to make sure the recalled soup mix is removed from sale.

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Stonyfield Farm recalls some yogurt quarts

Stonyfield Farm, Londonderry, New Hampshire, is recalling some Fat Free Plain Yogurt Quarts in Stonyfield Farm branded containers. The products are being recalled because they may contain a presence of food grade sanitizer.

Recalled products are limited to Stonyfield Farm 32 ounce Fat Free Plain yogurt UPC # 52159 00006 carrying one of the following product codes printed along the cup bottom that start with the following date codes:

• May 06 09 Time stamped 22:17 thru 23:59 (limited to these specific time stamps only)

• May 07 09 All time stamps

Approximately 44,000 quarts were distributed to retail accounts nationally.

Consumers are advised not to consume the product and to return opened and unopened containers to the store where it was purchased. Anyone returning these products will be reimbursed for the full value of their purchase.

Customers with questions should contact Stonyfield Farm Consumer Relations at 1-800-Pro-Cows (776-2697) or visit the company’s website at www.stonyfield.com.

“Our sanitarians will be checking store shelves as part of their routine inspections to make sure any recalled items are removed from sale,” said Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin.

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