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| To: | Health Commissioners, Environmental Health Directors, Nursing Directors, ODA Food Safety Specialists, and Other Interested Parties |
| Subject: | Recall Announcement (ODA/ODH) 2004-42 |
| Date: | September 30, 2004 |
| Media Contact: | Seneca Foods Consumer Affairs, 1-866-336-8700 |
URGENT - FOOD RECALL BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK
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Marion, NY - Seneca Foods
Corporation, Marion, NY is announcing a voluntary recall of 42,085 cases
of canned 15 oz sliced beets and no salt sliced beets due to the potential
for the product to be underprocessed. While no illnesses have been
reported, there is a possibility that the product could be contaminated
with harmful microorganisms. Sliced beet and no salt sliced beet products
with these codes should not be eaten even if it does not look or smell
spoiled. The company is now retrieving the product from its distribution
system and store shelves. The recall extends to several labels including Libby’s, Stokely’s, Always Save, America’s Choice, American Value, D&W, Dominick’s, Flavorite, Food Club, Foodland, Friday, Goya, Green Valley, Harris-Teeter, Hill Country Fare, Kroger, Ligo, Parade, Piggly Wiggly, Promos, Publix, Wylwood, Shop N Save, Shurfine, Southern Home, Sysco Classic, Thrifty Maid, US Blue. The cans are marked with a two line format. Any combination of these codes are being recalled.
This product has shipped between July 27th and September 24 th to grocery outlets in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. Limited international distribution has also occurred. No other beet product styles including pickled, whole, diced, shoestring, crinkled sliced are affected. The company has notified the Food and Drug Administration of its voluntary action and is in the process of identifying and correcting the cause of the potential underprocessing. Consumers with this product should return it for a full refund to the retail outlet where it was purchased. Consumers who want more information may call Seneca Foods Consumer Affairs, 1-866-336-8700. |
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