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Cargill Meat Solutions Corp. recalls Ground Beef 90/10 that may be contaminated with Escherichia coli (E. coli) O26.

You should contact your physician immediately if you have consumed the beef product(s) and have any of the following symptoms: diarrheal illness, dehydration and in the most severe cases, kidney failure Young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems are at the highest risk of infection.

The recalled ground beef products were sold at BJ’s Wholesale Clubs from June 16, 2010 through June 30, 2010.

BJ’s locations in the following cities/towns and states were affected by this recall: State BJ’s Club Location Connecticut Manchester Maine Auburn and Portland Maryland Baltimore Massachusetts Auburn, Leominster, Plymouth, Revere, Stoneham, South Attleboro, Taunton, Waltham and Weymouth New Hampshire Hooksett, Nashua and West Lebanon New Jersey Toms River New York Albany, East Syracuse, Flushing, Monroe, Oneonta, Rochester (Greece), Williamsville (Clarence), and Yorktown Heights Virginia Chesapeake

Products being recalled:   (Listed by style numbers)

• 980240: 14-pound tubes of Ground Beef Fine 90/10 with “use/freeze by” date of July 1, 2010 • 980233: Full case of Ground Beef Fine 90/10 with “use/freeze by” date of July 1, 2010

• 980241: 5-pound trays of Ground Beef Fine 90/10 “sell by” date range of June 19, 2010 to June 30, 2010

Please check your freezer for the recalled product described above and do not handle any unwrapped raw products. Do not consume the recalled product. Handling the raw beef or attempting to cook it may result in ingestion or transfer of E. coli to other foods or food-preparation surfaces.

If you have any additional questions or concerns regarding this matter, please contact Cargill’s Consumer Hotline at 1-877-788-4953 available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Messages will be returned as soon as possible but no later than the next business day from 8:00am to 5:00pm CST.

All purchasers of the product will be receiving a letter from BJ’s advising them of this information and telling them they may take their receipt or the letter to BJ’s for a full refund.

Yet another recall this year!

Morningland Dairy of Mountain View, Missouri, is recalling 68,957 pounds of cheese because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and also has the potential to be contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus.

Morningland Dairy’s raw milk cheese is sold in the lower 48 states via mail order, retail stores, crop sharing associations, and direct delivery.  The codes affected by the recall are handwritten on the front of the label, and range from A10 (representing January 1, 2010) through F250 (representing June 25, 2010).

The specific varieties of cheese are sold under the following brand names and flavors: 

Morningland Dairy Raw Milk Cheese (from cow milk): Colby, Hot Pepper Colby, Garlic Colby, Italian Colby, Dill Colby, No-Salt Added Mild Cheddar, Mild Cheddar, Medium Sharp Cheddar, Sharp Cheddar. 

Ozark Hill Farms Raw Goat Milk Cheese: Colby, Hot Pepper Colby, Italian Colby, Garlic ‘N’ Chive Colby, Mild Cheddar, Medium Sharp Cheddar, Sharp Cheddar. 

Morningland Dairy has suspended the production and distribution of all cheese, as FDA, the Missouri Milk Board, and Morningland Dairy continue their investigation as to the root cause of the problem. 

Customers who have purchased the cheese should not eat it, and are asked to contact (417) 469-3817 Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., FAX (417) 469-5086, or by e-mail at morningland@centurytel.net for instructions. Customers can also go to the web site for updates over the next several days: www.morninglanddairy.com.  

Torn & Glasser of Rancho Dominguez, CA is recalling its 3.75lb (#10) cans of “Mixed Nuts Fancy, No Peanuts” due to undeclared peanuts.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the peanut-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of whole peanuts. The ingredient statement does list “peanut oil” as an ingredient.

Lot numbers 0980 and 1940.  Located on the outer case label and bottom lid.  The UPC is 072488980761.

People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled “Mixed Nuts Fancy, No Peanuts” were distributed in CA, WA and HI.

Consumers are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact our office at (310) 605-4900, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM. 

Procter & Gamble (P&G) is recalling a small number of bags (6.8 lb bag; 02304173 (B1-B6); 1901403921) of its Iams Proactive Health Indoor Weight & Hairball Care dry cat food.

This production run was sold through a single retailer in the following states: Illinois, New Mexico, Texas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Kansas, Wisconsin, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming and Colorado.

Why?  Possible Salmonella contamination

For more information: Call 800-862-3332 Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST

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