Multiple Mixes, Mac and Cheese, and Chips Recalled for Possible Contamination

After “trace amounts of salmonella” was found in powdered milk and buttermilk provided to cooking-mix companies, recalls were issued on December 8, 2016.

Initially, two products were recalled and these notices published below. If or when additional US FDA notices are received, they will be added. **UPDATED: Additional recalls December 9-29 added below.**

The total weight of these food products being recalled / destroyed is unknown.

Repetitive descriptions of salmonella removed below.

Stonewall Kitchen Recalls Limited Quantities of 3 Pancake & Waffle Mixes

Released by Janine Somers, stonewallkitchen.com

Stonewall Kitchen of York, Maine, is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of Stonewall Kitchen Cinnamon Apple, Orange Cranberry and Toasted Coconut Pancake & Waffle Mixes, after the FDA found traces of Salmonella at the manufacturing facility of the ingredient supplier for the powdered buttermilk used in these products.

Although no pathogenic bacteria have been found in the powdered products supplied to Stonewall Kitchen by the ingredient manufacturer, nor in any of the Stonewall Kitchen pancake & waffle mixes themselves, we have decided out of an abundance of caution to recall products produced from the specific lots purchased from this ingredient supplier.

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.

A limited quantity of products were distributed nationwide to consumers through the ten Stonewall Kitchen Company Stores, Stonewall Kitchen’s direct-to-consumer division (catalog/internet) and through the wholesale division.

Affected product includes the following details:

• Name: Stonewall Kitchen Cinnamon Apple Pancake & Waffle Mix
• Enjoy By Dates: 15Feb18 & 16Feb18 (TWO LOTS)
• UPC: 711381025659
• Item #: 551118
• Packaged in a 16oz. container

• Name: Stonewall Kitchen Orange Cranberry Pancake & Waffle Mix
• Enjoy By Date: 09Feb18
• UPC: 711381325971
• Item #: 554130
• Packaged in a 16oz. container

• Name: Stonewall Kitchen Toasted Coconut Pancake & Waffle Mix
• Enjoy By Date: 30Nov17
• UPC: 711381033494
• Item #: 551133
• Packaged in a 16oz. container

To date, Stonewall Kitchen has not experienced any problems or complaints about these products. No injuries or illnesses have been reported. This is a voluntary recall as a precautionary measure.

This voluntary recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the US Food and Drug Administration.

If consumers have any of the above product, they must discontinue use and discard product immediately.

Consumers should contact Stonewall Kitchen Premier Guest Services by email at guestservices@stonewallkitchen.com or by phone at 800.826.1735 for refund instructions and any further information.

Stonewall Kitchen is a leading specialty food producer headquartered in York, Maine. Founded in 1991 by partners Jonathan King and Jim Stott, the two established themselves selling jams and jellies at local farmers’ markets, fairs and festivals with their flavorful line of distinctive and high quality food items. Over time, they expanded their product line to include sauces, condiments, mustards and baking mixes. Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, Stonewall Kitchen is known for its innovative product development, beautiful packaging, stunning retail spaces and exceptional customer service. It now boasts more than 6,000 wholesale accounts nationwide and internationally, thriving catalog and web divisions and 10 retail Company Stores along the East Coast. As winners of 28 prestigious awards from the Specialty Food Association and the recipient of the coveted Outstanding Product Line Honors three times, Stonewall Kitchen is proud to be one of the most awarded specialty food companies in the country. For more information, visit www.stonewallkitchen.com.

Publix Recalls Publix Premium Pancake and Waffle Mixes

Released by Maria Brous, Publix

Publix Super Markets is issuing a voluntary recall for certain Publix Premium Pancake and Waffle Mixes after being informed by the supplier that milk powder used as an ingredient may contain Salmonella.

The mixes were sold at Publix stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee and North Carolina.

All lot codes of the following items are affected by this recall:

“As part of our commitment to food safety, potentially impacted product has been removed from all store shelves,” said Maria Brous, Publix media and community relations director. “To date, there have been no reported cases of illness. Consumers who have purchased the product in question may return the product to their local store for a full refund.

Publix customers with additional questions may call our Customer Care department at 1.800.242.1227 or visit our website at www.publix.com. Customers can also contact the US Food and Drug Administration at 1.888.SAFEFOOD (1.888.723.3366).”

Publix is privately owned and operated by its 186,000 employees, with 2015 sales of $32.4 billion. Currently Publix has 1,135 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina and North Carolina. The company has been named one of Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For in America” for 19 consecutive years. In addition, Publix’s dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized among the top in the grocery business. For more information, visit the company’s website, corporate.publix.com.

**NEW RECALLS BELOW ADDED December 9-29, 2016**

Valley Milk Products, Strasburg, Virginia Recalls Limited Amount of Milk and Buttermilk Powder

By Michael Curtis, mdvamilk.com

(Dec. 9) Valley Milk Products is announcing a recall of 50-pound bags of nonfat high heat milk powder and sweet cream buttermilk powder that were produced from December 10, 2015 to July 5, 2016 due to potential Salmonella contamination, which was identified at the manufacturing facility but not in tested finished product.

The products included in the recall can be identified by the following lot numbers which can be found in the lower right front of each bag.

· High Heat Nonfat Dry Milk Powder 50# bags with a shelf life of 18 months with the following Lot numbers # (see picture of the milk powder bag at the end of this notice):
H151210, H151226, H160106, H160126, H160212, H160406, H160422, H160621,
H151216, H151227, H160109, H160129, H160218, H160411, H160425, H160627,
H151217, H151230, H160111, H160201, H160222, H160412, H160502, H160705,
H151219, H151221, H151222, H151224, H151231, H160101, H160103, H160105,
H160112, H160115, H160119, H160125, H160202, H160205, H160208, H160211,
H160223, H160224, H160227, H160323, H160414, H160415, H160419, H160420,
H160504,H160506,H160510,H160608

· Sweet Cream Buttermilk Powder in 50# bags with a shelf life of 12 months with the following lot numbers: (see picture of the buttermilk powder bag at the end of this notice)
B151218, B160107, B160113, B160121, B160127, B160203, B160209,
B160215, B160216, B160225, B160302, B160316, B160326, B160418,
B160421

These products are not sold directly to consumers, but are used as ingredients in a number of foods uch as bakery products and distributed by brokers. None of the recalled finished product tested positive for Salmonella but environmental sampling performed by the FDA was positive for Salmonella. Valley Milk is currently investigating the cause for the positive environmental samples.

Below are some pertinent facts and references to aid food manufacturers in determining the disposition of their affected products.

For companies that used the Valley Milk recalled milk powder or buttermilk powder in a consumer ready-to-eat product and there is no FDA-recognized kill step or inactivation step in their processing system, their supplier should be immediately notified with such details as the product which contained the recalled Valley Milk powder products, the amounts of the products, whether these products are in storage or have already been distributed, where the distributed products are and records or other evidence that the recalled Valley Milk powder was used. Their supplier will in-turn notify Valley Milk.

The FDA is available to help companies review their specific processes and determine if additional action is warranted.

All customers that have received these products have been notified by Valley Milk and instructed to return the suspect powder or document the destruction of the powder, after contacting Valley Milk for specific instructions. In case someone identifies Valley Milk powders with the above lot numbers in their dry storage warehouse and has not been ontacted by a Valley Milk representative, please contact Michael Curtis at 301-512-5053 or mcurtis@mdvamilk.com immediately for instructions.

At Valley Milk Products, we are dedicated to producing dairy products that meet the highest quality and safety standards required by our customers as well as complying with all government food safety requirements. Valley Milk Products has a long history of producing these products from our own dairy farmers in the historic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. We will continue to work cooperatively with the FDA and the Commonwealth of Virginia to provide products that meet our customers’ requirements, meet or exceed government food safety standards and provide the nutritious benefits of dairy products to customers throughout the United States.

For additional information, contact:

Amber Sherian
Director of Corporate Communications
Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association, Inc.
1985 Isaac Newton Square West, Suite 200
Reston, Virginia 20190
703.742.6800 x.7406 (8:45am-4:45pm (ET)

Shearer’s Foods, LLC Recalls Product Made With Affected Seasonings

(Dec. 10) Shearer’s Foods, LLC of Massillon, OH is voluntarily recalling all products that were made with milk ingredients supplied by a secondary supplier Valley Milk Products LLC, due to possible Salmonella contamination.

This recall was of a nationwide distribution and includes the following products:

Although no illnesses have been reported, we are voluntarily recalling these products out of an abundance of caution.

Shearer’s Foods, LLC initiated a recall after being notified on 12/7/16 by a seasoning supplier that Valley Milk Products LLC had initiated a recall of a nonfat high heat milk powder and sweet cream butter milk powder that is used in a variety of their seasonings.

Customers who purchased the recalled product should dispose of it immediately.

Consumers with questions may contact Shearer’s Consumer Affairs Department toll free at 1-800­428-6843 Monday through Friday, 9am-4pm (Eastern time).

Deep River Snacks Issues Voluntary Recall For Sour Cream & Onion Kettle Chips

By Kristine Ford, deepriversnacks.com

(Dec. 10 separate release for Deep River Snacks, also included in above recall by Shearer’s Foods)

Deep River Snacks is issuing a voluntary recall for certain Sour Cream & Onion Kettle Chips after being informed by a tertiary ingredient supplier that buttermilk powder used in the seasoning may contain traces of Salmonella. Although no pathogenic bacteria have been found in any of our ingredients or in any of the Deep River Snacks products, out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to recall products produced using the affected ingredient from this supplier. No illnesses or adverse health effects resulting from these events have been reported to date.

As a precaution, any consumers that have either of the products described above should immediately discontinue use of the product and contact the company at 860-434-7347, Monday through Friday between 9-5pm EST. Customers can also contact the US Food and Drug Administration at 1-888-SAFEFOOD (1-888-723-3366).

The product was distributed nationally through retail and foodservice outlets. The following items and best by dates are affected by this recall:

The item UPC number can be found on the back of the bag underneath the bar code. The best by date can be found printed on the front of the bag, in the upper right quadrant near the Deep River Snacks logo. The best by date is printed in the format: DD MMM YYYY (e.g. 10 DEC 2016). Please see below for an image of the product.

“The health and safety of our consumers is always our top priority,” says Jim Goldberg, Deep River Snacks’ founder and CEO. “Although we haven’t found any contaminants in either our seasonings or our finished products, we are taking great precautions to protect our customers.”

Deep River Snacks is passionate about creating great tasting, better-for-you snacks that give back. Through its extensive line of flavorful kettle cooked potato chips, HONCHOS organic seasoned tortilla chips, crisps and popcorn, the company offers no sacrifice snacks that are Certified Gluten Free, non-GMO, kosher, and nut-free. Since its founding in 2002, the company has also been passionate about supporting charity. To that end, Deep River Snacks donates a minimum of 10% of profits to charity, and features a non-profit partner on the back of each bag. For more information, visit DeepRiverSnacks.com or weHONCHOS.com.

Fourth Street Barbecue, Inc. /Packing Division Recalls Mac & Cheese Dinner Cups

By Greg Hesley

(Dec. 12) Fourth Street Barbecue Inc./Packing Division has initiated the voluntary recall of Cheese Club Express Mac & Cheese 4 cup dinner and Double Takes Macaroni & Cheese 2 cup dinner due to possible health risk.  The powdered cheese packets may be impacted by milk powder ingredients recalled by Valley Milk Products, LLC contaminated with Salmonella.

Product was distributed nationwide through retail stores. No illnesses have been reported to date. However, Fourth Street Barbecue Inc./ Packing Division is initiating the voluntary recall in an abundance of caution to protect public health.

The products being recalled are listed below.

Cheese Club Express Mac & Cheese 4 cup dinner sold to Aldi’s:

Double Takes Macaroni & Cheese 2 cup dinner sold to Dollar Tree:

No other Fourth Street Barbecue Inc./Packing Division products are affected by this recall.

If consumers find that they have any of these products in their possession, they are asked not to consume the products. Consumers [customers] seeking a replacement or refund for recalled products should call Customer Hotline at 724.483.2056, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (EST).

New Hope Mills Expands Recall of Limited Amounts of Crepe Mix as a Precaution

(Dec. 15) New Hope Mills is expanding its 12/12/16 voluntary recall for one additional code of its New Hope Mills Crepe MIX as it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The ingredient supplier has issued a recall of the bulk milk powder. Although no pathogenic bacteria have been found in the powdered milk product supplied to New Hope Mills, we have decided out of an abundance of caution to recall the product produced from the specific lot received from our ingredient supplier.

The affected codes of New Hope Mills Crepe MIX were shipped to distributors and retailers in the New York, Pennsylvania and the Connecticut areas between the dates of 8/23/2016 and 10/14/2016.

The following product codes are affected by the recall:

• New Hope Mills Crepe MIX
• NET WT. 1 LB. 4 OZ
• Packaged in a brown paper bag
• UPC 074703601529 (located on back label)
• BEST BY: 07/19/17:A1 (located on the back flap)
• BEST BY: 09/15/17:A1 (located on the back flap)

Consumers who have purchased New Hope Mills Crepe MIX are urged to discontinue use and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers/customers with questions may contact the company by email at QA@newhopemills.com or phone at 315.255-2676, Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm (EST).

Brand Castle, LLC Recalls Limited Quantities of 16oz. Boxes of In The Mix® Monkey Bread Mix

By Marla Fleischer, brandcastle.com

(Dec. 12) Brand Castle, LLC of Bedford Heights, Ohio is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of our In The Mix® Monkey Bread Mix because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

This product is being recalled because an ingredient supplier (Valley Milk Products LLC) has issued a recall for the buttermilk powder used in this product due to the potential for contamination by Salmonella organisms found in their facility and finished product samples during an FDA investigation. Although no pathogenic bacteria have been found in the powdered products supplied to our blending facility by the ingredient manufacturer, we have decided out of an abundance of caution to recall product produced with the affected lots of buttermilk powder.

Affected product was sold to a single retailer in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, IN, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI. 168 cases of product (i.e., 1008 units) are affected by this recall.

The product has a UPC code of 8-44527-03278-2 and is packaged in a 16oz box with a sticker on the back of the package indicating the below Lot#/Date Code.

To date, there have been no reported illnesses and no Salmonella has been found in the recalled lots of buttermilk powder used in our product. This voluntary recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the US Food and Drug Administration.

If consumers have any of the below listed product, they must discontinue use and discard product immediately.

The product being recalled includes:

Consumers who have purchased this product may return it to the retailer for a full refund,discard the product,or reach out to Brand Castle, LLC with roof of purchase for a full refund. Consumers/customers who have questions should contact Brand Castle, LLC at 216.292.7700, x.211 Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm (EST) or email at marla.fleischer@brandcastle.com.

Old Dutch Recalls Various Flavored Potato Chip Products

(Dec.14) Old Dutch Foods Inc. of St. Paul, Minnesota, is voluntarily recalling a limited number of Flavored Potato Chip and Tortilla Chip products that were made with milk ingredients supplied by one of its’ secondary seasoning component suppliers  Valley Milk Products LLC, due to the potential risk of Salmonella contamination.

Product was distributed nationwide through grocery and other retail stores.

The recall includes the following seasoned Potato Chip and Tortilla Chip products and their respective product code dates (which is most easily identified on the front of the package):

Although no lab tests have confirmed the presence of Salmonella in these products and no illnesses have been reported, we are voluntarily issuing the immediate recall of these products in conjunction with FDA guidance with an abundance of caution and with adherence to strict quality standards for all Old Dutch Foods products.

Customers and consumers who have purchased the recalled product as identified in the affected product list should dispose of it immediately and may contact Old Dutch Foods Consumer Care toll free at 1.877.228.2273, 9am-5pm (Central Standard Time).

Poppies International, Inc. Battleboro, North Carolina Recalls Mini Eclairs and Chocolate Covered Cream Puffs

(Dec. 16) Poppies International, Inc. of Battleboro, NC is issuing a voluntary recall of all products that were made with custard powder containing affected milk ingredients supplied by a secondary supplier, Valley Milk Products LLC, due to the possible presence of Salmonella.  Although no pathogenic bacteria have been found in any of our ingredients or in any of our products, we have decided to recall products produced using the affected ingredient from this supplier. No illnesses or adverse health effects resulting from these events have been reported to date.

Any consumers who have purchased or received any of the products described below should immediately discontinue use of the product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at info@delizza.us or 252.442.4016, Attention: Heather Aycock, Quality Assurance, Monday through Friday between 9am-5pm (EST). Customers can also contact the US Food and Drug Administration at 1-888-SAFEFOOD (1.888.723.3366).

The products included in the recall were sold through retail stores and can be identified by the following lot numbers which can be found on the side of each tub by the lid.
LOT CODE LOCATION

This recall is of a nationwide distribution, and includes the following products:

Houdini Inc. Recalls Blue Cheese Savory Twists, 7 Oz Box

(Dec. 16) Houdini Inc. of Fullerton, California is recalling limited quantities of Blue Cheese Savory Twists, 7 oz box after the FDA found traces of Salmonella at the manufacturing facility of the ingredient supplier for the powdered buttermilk used to make the Blue Cheese seasoning in these products.  Although no pathogenic bacteria have been found in the powdered products supplied to our Savory Twist supplier by the ingredient manufacturer, nor in any of the Blue Cheese Savory Twists themselves, we have decided out of an abundance of caution to recall products produced from the specific lots purchased from this ingredient supplier.

A limited quantity of products was distributed nationwide to consumers through Houdini Inc.’s direct to consumer division Wine Country Gift Baskets (catalog / internet) and Houdini Inc’s wholesale division.

Affected product includes the following details:

Sam’s Club:The ExecutiveLC442525, LC442751, LC443675

Houdini Inc. is committed to providing only the highest quality of product and is taking this action out of an abundance of caution in interest of consumer protection.

This recall only affects the 7oz Blue Cheese Savory Twist in gift baskets shipped or sold in stores from September 1, 2016 to December 12, 2016. There is no issue with any of the other food products in the gift basket.

Houdini Inc. has not experienced any problems or complaints about this product. To date, no injuries or illnesses have been reported. If you have any 7 oz Blue Cheese Savory Twists remaining, please discard them; do not consume. If you gave the product to someone, please let them know to discard the product. This is a voluntary recall as a precautionary measure. This voluntary recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

If you have any questions concerning this recall, please contact Houdini Customer Care at 866-712-5910 between the hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST Monday – Friday.

Sample of lot code label, found on the bottom of the basket, a white label with black printing:

Pictures of the external packaging for the Blue Cheese Savory twists. The product was packaged in a variety of colors. Red Package, Copper Package, Green Package

Internal Package: If your foil package does NOT have one of the two lot codes listed below printed on the pouch, your item is not part of this recall.

Internal Package Code Date:

1831602 XX (XX=last 2 digits refer to specific packaging machine)

2431602 XX (XX=last 2 digits refer to specific packaging machine)

Williams-Sonoma Voluntary Recall of Meyer Lemon Poppy Quick Bread

(Dec. 17) Williams-Sonoma of San Francisco, CA is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of WILLIAMS-SONOMA MEYER LEMON POPPY SEED QUICK BREAD, as it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The ingredient supplier has issued a recall of the bulk milk powder. Although no pathogenic bacteria have been found in the powdered milk product supplied in Williams-Sonoma’s product, we have decided out of an abundance of caution to recall the product produced from the specific lot received from our ingredient supplier.

The affected Williams-Sonoma Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Quick Bread was shipped to Williams-Sonoma retail stores nationwide from August 2016-present. The following product code is affected by the recall:

• Williams-Sonoma Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Quick Bread
• NET WT. 1 LB. 2 OZ
• Packaged in a yellow paper bag
• SKU 7839186 (located on price sticker)
• BEST BY: JAN2018 02118:A1 OR JAN2018 02018:A1 (located on the back flap)

Consumers who have purchased Williams-Sonoma Meyer Lemon Poppy Quick Bread are urged to discontinue use and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company by email at customerservice@williams-sonoma.com or phone at 1.844.526.4666, 7am-midnight (ET) daily.

Food Recall Warning – Snyder of Berlin Buffalo Blue Kettle Cooked Potato Chips Recalled

By Sarah Tremallo, for Snyder of Berlin

(Dec. 19) Snyder of Berlin is warning consumers not to consume Snyder of Berlin Buffalo Blue Kettle Cooked Potato Chips after being informed by a supplier that a milk powder used within a spice blend ingredient may contain Salmonella. Consumers should not consume the recalled product with the Product Codes listed below:

The recalled product was distributed only in the following states:

• Pennsylvania
• Ohio
• Virginia
• West Virginia
• Kentucky
• Indiana
• Maryland
• New York State
• Tennessee

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been made aware of this recall. No other Snyder of Berlin products were affected. This is an isolated incident.

To date, there have been no reported illnesses associated with this product. Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis. If you believe that you became sick from consuming a recalled product, seek medical attention immediately.

Consumers should throw out or return these products to the point of sale for a full refund. Consumers with additional questions may contact Snyder of Berlin Consumer Care by calling 888-257-8042.

House-Autry Mills Announces Voluntary Recall of Limited Products

By Michael Ganey, House-Autry.com

(Dec. 21) House-Autry Mills, Inc. is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of House- Autry Buttermilk Cornbread Mix, House-Autry Buttermilk Biscuit Mix, and House-Autry Cheese Biscuit Mix as a precaution because one of the company’s third-party ingredient suppliers, Franklin Farms, had purchased milk powder from Valley Milk Products, Inc. This milk powder is potentially contaminated with Salmonella.

Salmonella is one of the most common causes of food poisoning in the United States. This organism can elicit serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. Healthy person infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare cases, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (e.g., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. Salmonella is killed by cooking and pasteurization.

FDA inspections found that quantities of Valley Milk Products’ bulk milk powder contained Salmonella. According to Franklin Farms, testing has proved that no pathogenic bacteria have been found in the powdered milk product supplied to House-Autry Mills, and in addition, when consumers follow the preparation instructions, there is no risk because the heat kills potential salmonella. However, it is out of an abundance of caution the company has decided to recall products produced from the specific lot received from that ingredient supplier.

The following products are affected by the recall:

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to discontinue use and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company by calling 1.800.849.0802, 8am-5pm (EST) daily, or by emailing.

To learn more about House-Autry Mills, visit houseautry.com. Founded in 1812 and based in Four Oaks NC, House-Autry Mills is a producer of stone-ground grits, chicken and seafood breaders, corn meal, and hushpuppy, biscuit and corn bread mixes available at more than 13,000 grocery stores in 37 states. The company has produced innovative products for more than 200 years and offers nearly three-dozen classic Southern products. For more information, please visit www.house-autry.com.

Dieffenbach’s Potato Chips Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall for Sour Cream & Onion Kettle Chips

By Mike Marlowe, dieffenbachs.com

(Dec. 21) Dieffenbach’s Potato Chips, Inc. (Womelsdorf PA) is issuing a voluntary recall for our Sour Cream & Onion Kettle Chips. This decision was made after being informed by a seasoning supplier, that an ingredient in the seasoning may contain traces of Salmonella. Although tests have shown no existence of Salmonella in the seasoning that was supplied to Dieffenbach’s, out of abundance of caution we are voluntarily issuing the recall of these products in conjunction with FDA guidance.

Recalled products:

The Food and Drug Administration has been made aware of this recall. No other Dieffenbach’s Potato Chip products were affected.

To date, there have been no reported illnesses associated with this product. Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis. If you believe that you became sick from consuming a recalled product, seek medical attention immediately.

Consumers who purchased the recalled product should dispose of it immediately or return it to the Point of Sale for a full refund.

Consumers with additional questions may contact Dieffenbach’s toll free at 1.877.790.9559 Monday through Friday, 9am-4pm (Eastern Time).

Route 11 Issues Voluntary Recall For Sour Cream & Chive Flavored Potato Chips

By Sarah Cohen

On December 19, 2016, Route 11 Potato Chips was advised by its seasoning supplier that an ingredient in its Sour Cream & Chive seasoning was subject to a recall. The ingredient, nonfat dry milk powder, was produced in a facility where the FDA identified Salmonella in the environment.

Although no pathogenic material was found in the finished product supplied to Route 11, the kettle chip maker decided out of an abundance of caution, to recall its Sour Cream & Chive Potato Chips, 2oz and 6 oz bags, produced with BEST BY DATES beginning with 2/9/17 and ending with 6/10/17.

To date, there have been no reported illnesses associated with this product.

The only product affected by this recall is the Sour Cream & Chive flavored potato chips.  Route 11 is known for having an excellent food safety record, and this its first recall event in the company’s 25 year history.

The company is asking consumers to return product to the store they purchased it, for a full refund.  If they purchased the product directly from Route 11, contact the company for a refund or replacement.

Bickel’s Snack Foods Notice of Voluntary Recall

(Dec. 22) Bickel’s Snack Foods, Inc., of York, PA is voluntarily recalling all snack products that were made with milk ingredients supplied by one of its’ secondary seasoning component suppliers, Valley Milk Products LLC, due to Salmonella contamination. On 12/16/16, Bickel’s Snack Foods, Inc. was notified Valley Milk Products, LLC initiated a recall of products made with milk powders or sour cream. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been made aware of this recall.

Although no lab tests have confirmed the presence of Salmonella in these products and no illnesses have been reported, we are voluntarily recalling these products out of an abundance of caution.

This voluntary recall includes the following products:

Bon Ton- Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
Size: 2.75 oz UPC: 7004000224   Best by Between: 12/26/16-3/20/17  Manufactured Between: 9/20/16-12/14/16

Seyfert-Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
Size: 2 oz       UPC: 7593996049   Best by Between: 12/19/16-3/20/17   Manufactured Between: 9/14/16-12/14/16

Seyfert-Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
Size: 5 oz       UPC: 7593905103   Best by: 1/2/17        Manufactured:  9/28/16

Seyfert-Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
Size: 8.5 oz     UPC: 7593905033  Best by Between: 12/19/16-3/20/17 Manufactured  Between: 9/14/16-12/14/16

Bickel’s- Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
Size: .75 oz     UPC: 7148700930  Best by Between:   12/19/16-3/13/17 Manufactured Between: 9/14/16-12/7/16

Bickel’s-Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
Size:  2 oz      UPC: 7148700602     Best by Between: 1/16/17-3/6/17          Manufactured  Between: 10/12/16-11/30/16

Bickel’s-Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
Size:  7 oz      UPC: 7148721020      Best by Between:   1/2/17-3/6/17          Manufactured  Between: 9/28/16-11/30/16

Bickel’s-Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
Size: 8.5oz      UPC: 7148711030      Best by Between: 1/2/17-3/13/17           Manufactured  Between: 9/28/16-12/7/16

Bon Ton-Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
Size: 1.5 oz    UPC: 7004004132 Best by:   1/9/17       Manufactured:  10/5/16

Troyer-Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
Size:  2 oz       UPC: 7017500019   Best by Between:  12/19/16-3/13/17        Manufactured Between: 9/14/16-12/7/16

Dan Dee-Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
Size:  7/8 oz   UPC: 3720000014     Best by Between: 12/19/16-2/20/17 Manufactured Between: 9/14/16-11/17/16

Dan Dee-Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
Size:  2 oz       UPC: 3720000476  Best by Between: 12/19/16-3/20/17  Manufactured Between: 9/14/16-12/14/16

Dan Dee-Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
Size: 8.5 oz      UPC: 3720000504      Best by Between:  1/9/17-3/20/17        Manufactured Between: 10/5/16-12/14/16

Troyer-Sour Cream & Onion Potato Chips
Size: 8.5 oz      UPC: 7017500060      Best by Between:  1/9/17-3/20/17        Manufactured Between: 10/4/16-12/13/16

Cabana-Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
Size: 5 oz        UPC: 7277901085      Best by Between: 3/6/17-4/24/17          Manufactured Between: 9/20/16-11/9/16

Key Foods-Sour Cream & Onion Potato Chips
Size: 6 Oz         UPC:  73296216671   Best by Between: 12/26/16-3/13/17 Manufactured Between: 9/20/16-12/7/16

Customers who purchased this product should dispose of it immediately.  Consumers with questions may contact Bickel’s Snack Foods,Inc., toll free at 800.888.4646 Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (EST).

Southeastern Mills, Inc. Announces Recall of Certain Food Ingredients and Food Mixes Due to Possible Health Risk

By Joshua Jones and George Manak, semills.com

(Dec. 23) Southeastern Mills, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of certain quantities of food ingredients and branded food mixes (Southeastern Mills® Biscuit Gravy Mix, Southeastern Mills® Country Biscuit Mix, Southeastern Mills® Buttermilk Drop Biscuit Mix, Southeastern Mills® Easy Drop Cheddar Garlic Drop Biscuit Mix, Shore Lunch® Original Breading and Shore Lunch® Cajun Style Breading) because these ingredients and food mixes contain milk or buttermilk powder purchased from Valley Milk Products, Inc. that is potentially contaminated with Salmonella.

The recalled food ingredients are sold by Southeastern Mills to other food manufacturers and further processed into finished foods sold in various food distribution channels. Southeastern Mills is contacting affected customers directly and providing them with complete details of the items impacted. It is noted that the customer may not need to recall if they have a cooking step validated to kill Salmonella.

The following branded food mixes are also affected by the recall:

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to discontinue use and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company by calling 1-800-334-4468, 8 am – 5 pm EST daily or by e-mailing fda@semills.com.

Southeastern Mills takes food safety very seriously. Parties with questions may contact the company at 1-800-334-4468 from 8 am – 5 pm EST daily or fda@semills.com.

TreeHouse Foods Amends Best By Dates in Voluntary Product Recall of Macaroni & Cheese Cup Products

By Ron Bottrell

(Dec. 28, updated from Dec. 11) TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (NYSE: THS) today announced an amendment to the Best By Dates in its December 11, 2016, press release related to its voluntary recall of certain macaroni and cheese cup products.  The products contain cheddar cheese seasoning which may be contaminated with Salmonella.

This follows notification from our supplier that the milk powder used in the seasoning has the potential for Salmonella contamination.

Product was distributed nationwide through retail stores.  The following products are affected by this recall:

There have been no confirmed illnesses to date.

Consumers who have purchased any of the above products are urged to dispose of or return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with any questions may call 800.756.5781, Monday-Friday, 7am-6pm (CST).

TreeHouse Foods, Inc. is a manufacturer of packaged foods and beverages with more than 50 manufacturing facilities across the United States, Canada and Italy that focuses primarily on private label products for both retail grocery and food away from home customers. We manufacture shelf stable, refrigerated, frozen and fresh products, including beverages and beverage enhancers (single serve beverages, coffees, teas, creamers, powdered beverages and smoothies); meals (cereal, pasta, macaroni and cheese and side dishes); retail bakery (refrigerated and frozen dough); condiments (pourable and spoonable dressing, dips, pickles, soups and sauces) and healthy snacks (nuts, trail mix, bars, dried fruits and vegetables). We have a comprehensive offering of packaging formats and flavor profiles, and we also offer natural, organic and preservative free ingredients in many categories. Our strategy is to be the leading supplier of private label food and beverage products by providing the best balance of quality and cost to our customers.

Additional information, including TreeHouse’s most recent statements on Forms 10-Q and 10-K, may be found at TreeHouse’s website, www.treehousefoods.com.

Mikesell’s Recalls 2.25 Oz. Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips Because Of Possible Health Risk

By Jennifer Terrell

(Dec. 29) Mikesell’s Potato Chip Company. is recalling its 2.25 oz. Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella,, 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.

The recalled Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips were distributed in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan and Illinois.

The product comes in a 2.25 ounce, package marked with UPC # 071104005543 on the back and with a sell by date of FEB0216, FEB1617 stamped on the upper right corner.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The potential for contamination was noted after FDA environmental testing was done at Valley Milk Products, LLC and the presence of Salmonella was noted on equipment. Valley Milk Products, LLC is a secondary supplier to All American Seasoning, the seasoning supplier for our Nacho Cheese seasoning.

Consumers who have purchased 2.25 ounce packages of Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 937.228.9400 Monday-Thursday, 8am-5pm (EST).