More products being recalled:
Clif Bar & Company is voluntarily recalling its CLIF® and LUNA® branded bars that contain peanut butter and Abbott Nutrition is voluntarily recalling its ZonePerfect® and NutriPals™ branded bars that contain peanut butter.The Clif Bar & Company and products being recalled are:
• Clif Bar Chocolate Chip Peanut Crunch, BEST BY/SELL BY: 21JUN09 to 01OCT09, and 03NOVO9 to 28NOV09;
• Clif Bar Crunchy Peanut Butter, BEST BY/SELLBY: 21JUN09 to 01OCT09, and 03NOV09 to 28NOV09;
• Clif Bar Peanut Toffee Buzz, BEST BY/SELL BY: only 13SEP09;
• ZBaR Peanut Butter, BESTBY/SELL BY: 19JUL09 to 05SEP09, and 12NOV09;
• Clif Builders Peanut Butter, BEST BY/SELL BY: 19JUL09 to 30SEP09, and 05NOV09 to 18NOV09;
• Luna Nutz over Chocolate, BEST BY/SELL BY: 29JUL09 to 03OCT09, 11NOV09 to 14NOV09;
• Luna Peanut Butter Cookie, BEST BY/SELL BY: 02OCT09, and 11NOV09 to 14NOV09;
• All Clif Mojo Bars, BEST BY/SELL BY: 30APR09 to 21JUN09.
The Abbott Nutrition products being recalled are:
• ZonePerfect Chocolate Peanut Butter bars, all sizes and quantities;
• ZonePerfect Peanut Toffee bars, all sizes and quantities;
• NutriPals Peanut Butter Chocolate nutrition bars, all sizes and quantities.
Blanton's Candies:
Blanton's Candies of Sweetwater, Tenn., is recalling approximately 1,400 pounds of its peanut butter sticks that are packaged in eight-ounce cellophane bags.
The product label has the printing “Blanton's Homemade Candy, Sweetwater, TN. 423-337-3487.” There are no product codes or dates printed on the container.
The Blanton’s Peanut Butter Sticks were distributed through retail stores in Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Virginia, North Carolina and Florida.
Consumers with this product should not consume it but discard the candy and return the packaging to place of purchase for a full refund. Those with questions should contact Blanton’s Candies at (423) 337-3487.
Health Valley Organic Peanut Crunch Chewy Granola Bars:
Lovin Oven, LLC, Irwindale, Calif., is recalling certain Health Valley Organic Peanut Crunch Chewy Granola Bars because they too contain a peanut butter ingredient supplied by PCA.
The recalled Organic Peanut Crunch Chewy Granola Bars, 6.1 oz box (# 0-35742 15483-4) are distributed to retailers nationwide by the Health Valley Company. The specific lots affected are: 13JUN09, 14JUN09, 28JUL09. The lot code can be found on the left hand side of the top panel.
Consumers who have purchased this product may return it to place of purchase for a full refund. Those with questions should call (800) 434-4246.
Frozen Cookie Dough:
Additionally, Best Brands Corp. is recalling some of its frozen cookie dough.
The Minnetonka, Minn., company — Best Brands Corp. — is recalling its peanut butter frozen cookie dough because it contains peanut butter manufactured by PCA.
The peanut butter cookie dough was sold to retail and grocery store bakeries in addition to other foodservice outlets.
Consumers may also have purchased the product as baked cookies of various sizes. These cookies may have been sold from trays at bakery counters or in individual packages with grocery store labels. The name “Best Brands Corp.” would not appear on the consumer package.
The following products are included in the recall:
Best Brands Corp. 1.25 oz Peanut Butter Precut Frozen Cookie Dough, 22.5 lb case, 288 cookies per case (Item #1003-01)
Best Brands Corp. 1.5 oz Custom Peanut Butter Precut Frozen Cookie Dough, 20.25 lb case, 216 cookies per case (Item #1046-01)
Best Brands Corp. 1.25 oz Custom Peanut Butter Precut Frozen Cookie Dough, 18.75 lb case, 240 cookies per case (Item #1046-02)
Best Brands Corp. 2 oz Custom Peanut Butter Precut Frozen Cookie Dough, 25 lb case, 200 cookies per case (Item #1046-05)
Best Brands Corp. 1.5 oz Custom Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Precut Frozen Cookie Dough, 20.25 lb case, 216 cookies per case (Item #1047-01)
Best Brands Corp. 1.5 oz Custom Reese's® Peanut Butter Precut Frozen Cookie Dough, 20.25 lb case, 216 cookies per case (Item #1048-01)
Best Brands Corp. 3 oz Original Peanut Butter Precut Frozen Cookie Dough, 21 lb case, 112 cookies per case (Item #1610-12)
Best Brands Corp. 1.5 oz ZT Custom Peanut Butter Precut Frozen Cookie Dough, 20.25 lb case, 216 cookies per case (Item #4367-01)
Best Brands Corp. 1.5 oz ZT Custom Reese's® Peanut Butter Precut Frozen Cookie Dough, 20.25 lb case, 216 cookies per case (Item #4369-01)
Best Brands Corp. Peanut Butter Frozen Cookie Dough, 18 lb pail (Item #5201-67)
No other Best Brand Corp. frozen cookie dough products are being recalled.
The cases of unbaked cookie dough by Best Brand Corp. that are being recalled carry a lot code of 2208-1 or higher.
The lot code is defined as follows: DDDY-B where DDD = Julian date, Y= year and B= batch. For example, 2208-1 was the first batch produced on August 7, 2008.
Aspen Hills, Inc.:
Aspen Hills, Inc of Garner, Iowa is recalling of some cookie dough products. The products are sold nationwide in 3 lb. pails, and 3 lb. corrugated boxes to distributors who are involved in fund raising.
The following products are recalled:
• Baker Jo's Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk, and Monster 3 lb. pails – Date codes: 08273, 08281
• Ovens of Ashley Monster 3 lb. pails – Date code: 08273
• Gourmet Cookie Dough Peanut Butter, and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk 3 lb. pails – Date code: 08273
• Gigi's Peanut Butter 3 lb. pail – Date code: 08281 Gigi's Peanut Butter 3 lb. corrugated box – Date code: 08277
• Arizona Gold Peanut Butter, and I love Peanut Butter 3 lb. pails – Date code: 08281
• ABC Dough Peanut Butter 3 lb. pails – Date codes: 08261, 08263, 08268, 08277, 08288, 08297
No other Aspen Hills products are included in the recall.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should dispose of them. Those with questions can contact Aspen Hills at 888-273-0302.
South Bend Chocolate Company
The South Bend Chocolate Company of South Bend, Ind. is recalling the following candies sold under the company brand name:
• Assorted chocolates in 5 ounce (Products with labels reading 121 and 121R,UPC #4482300121 are under recall), 8 ounce (Products with labels reading 122, 122DK and 122R, UPC #4482300122 are under recall), 12 ounce (Products with labels reading 123 and 123DK, UPC #4482300123 are under recall) and 26 ounce (Product 124, UPC #4482300124 is under recall) boxes. [Note: the sugar free assorted chocolates are not affected, and are not part of the recall].
• Hoosiers in 1.5 ounce (Product 010, UPC# 4482300011) and 3.0 ounce (Product 011, UPC# 4482300010. [Note: These are corrected sizes].
• Valentine Heart, 14 ounces (Products with labels reading 1020 and 1020R, UPC #4482310201 are under recall).
Additionally Christmas gift boxes (CC, CCLG, CCXL and CCXXL) and any other gift baskets may have included the assorted chocolate boxes.
The following products are also being recalled and are sold to retail stores in bulk for sales of smaller quantities to their customers:
• 4.5lb Peanut Butter Fudge, Product 228, UPC #4482300228
• 4 lb. Hoosiers, Product 410, UPC #4482300410
• 5 lb. Peanut Butter Meltaway, Milk Chocolate, Product 204, UPC #4482300204
• 5 lb. Peanut Butter Meltaways-Dark Chocolate, Product 204D, UPC #4482302044
• 4.5lb Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge, Product 229, UPC #4482300229
Replacement products that are not under recall can be distinguished from recalled products by the presence of a round gold sticker, which are placed on the bottom of the boxes and/or baskets of replacement products that are not being recalled.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should discard them or return them to the place of purchase. Those with questions may contact the South Bend Chocolate Company at 574-233-2577.
Rain Creek Baking Company:
The Rain Creek Baking Corporation of Madera, Calif. is recalling of Sinbad and Rain Creek Baking Company branded dessert products produced with peanut butter.
The products will be marked with an “exp” (as in expiration date), “best before” date or a lot code. The expiration date or the best before date will read July 22, 2009 and prior. Lot numbers are 08182 sequentially through 08366 and 09001 sequentially through 09022. These lot numbers can be found on the bottom label next to the ingredient statement:
• SinbadSweets.com 12pc Peanut Butter Princess
0 38105 10304 3
• Sinbad® Special Baklava Assortment
0 38105 10933 0
• 19 pc Bakery and Sweets
0 38105 10985 4
• Sinbad® Sweets Enrobed Peanut Butter Princesses
0 38105 10996 0
• Sinbad® Sweets Enrobed Peanut Butter Baskets
0 77589 37133 0
• Rain Creek Baking Company® Peanut Butter Princesses
0 38105 20013 1
• Rain Creek Baking Company® Peanut Butter Turtles
0 38105 20026 1
• Rain Creek Baking Company® Peanut Butter Turtle Shells
0 38105 20031 5
• Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets
0 38105 20101 5
• Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets
0 38105 20102 2
• Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets
0 38105 20103 9
• Sinbad® Galleta estilo Baklava
0 38105 20106 0
• Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets
0 38105 20117 6
• Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets
0 38105 20120 6
• Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets
0 38105 20124 2
• Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets
0 38105 20127 5
• Sinbad® Sweets Peanut Butter Princess Baklava
0 38105 20128 2
• Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets
0 38105 20129 9
• Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets
0 38105 20130 5
• Sinbad® Galletas estilo Baklava
0 38105 20180 0
• Rain Creek Baking Company® Baklava Assortment *
0 38105 20211 1
• Rain Creek Baking Company® Baklava Assortment
0 38105 20213 5
• Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets
0 38105 21335 3
• Sinbad® Sweets European Baklava Assortment *
0 38105 21339 1
• Sinbad® Sweets Baklava & Sweets
0 38105 21375 9
• Sinbad® Sweets Baklava & Sweets
0 38105 21382 7
• Sinbad® Sweets Caffe Sweets
0 38105 22143 3
• Rain Creek Baking Corporation® Baklava Assortment *
0 38105 22280 5
• Michael's Baklava Assortment
0 38105 22297 3
• Rain Creek Baking Corporation® Hand Crafted Baklava
0 38105 22306 2
Items with an asterisk (*) are the only 2009 produced items (when looking for lot numbers).
Consumers who have purchased the following products with the expiration dates listed should dispose of the products or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Chef Jay's Food Products:
Chef Jay’s Food Products of Las Vegas, Nev. is recalling some peanut butter-related products.
The following products, in all sizes and packages, with the "Best By" dates ranging from 06/Sept/09 thru 16/Jan/10 are included in the recall:
• Peanut Butter Tri-O-Plex Duo Bar (100 gram)
• Peanut Butter Tri-O-Plex Cookie (85 gram)
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Tri-O-Plex Cookie (85 gram)
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Tri-O-Plex Lite Bites Cookie (57 gram)
• Peanut Butter Tri-O-Plex Brownie (85 gram)
Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are urged to dispose of them immediately but may retain the package with the “Best By” dates ranging 06/Sept/09 thru 16/Jan/10 in order to receive replacement product. Those with questions regarding product replacement can find these details at www.chefjays.com, by emailing customerservice@chefjays.com or calling 702-450-7711.
Arbonne International:
Arbonne International, LLC, Irvine, Calif. is recalling certain lots of Arbonne Figure 8 Chews because the products contain peanut butter.
The recall includes only the Arbonne Figure 8 Chews with the following lot numbers (with shipping dates ranging from October 27, 2008 to January 19, 2009):
• A8296-8291 / EXPIRATION DATE 10/2009
• A8331-8291 / EXPIRATION DATE 10/2009
• A8331-8309 / EXPIRATION DATE 11/2009
• B8331-8309 / EXPIRATION DATE 11/2009
• C8331-8309 / EXPIRATION DATE 11/2009
• A8336-8291 / EXPIRATION DATE 10/2009
The chews were sold in individual packages and as a component of the Go Figure 8 30-Day Program Set and the Figure 8 Ready, Set, Go! Vanilla product bundles. The lot number for Arbonne Figure 8 Peanut Butter Chews may be found on the lower left back panel of the bag.
Arbonne will replace the product with Arbonne Figure 8 Chocolate Chews or refund the money paid for the recalled product. In order to exchange the product or receive a refund, the consumer must provide the lot number of the recalled product. If Arbonne consumers are unsure if they have the recalled product, they are requested to contact the Arbonne Customer Service Center. Requests for refunds, product exchanges or other questions should be addressed to Arbonne's Customer Service Center at 1-800-ARBONNE.
Parker Products, Inc.:
Parker Products, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, has announced the recall of the following products. The products are sold nationwide in bulk pack cases as an ingredient to manufacturers and companies for private label.
None of these products are sold directly to consumers.
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup 1442
Manufactured on 11/6/08, lot code 08296, 30 pound case.
• Peanut Butter Cookies & Crème Organic Bark 2348
Manufactured on 10/3/08, lot code 08277, 10 pound case.
• Peanut Butter Milk Blend 2310
Manufactured on 07/31/08, lot code 08184, 30 pound case.
Consumers who have purchase the recalled products should dispose of them. Those with questions regarding this recall may contact Parker Products at 800-433-5749.
General Nutrition Centers, Inc.:
General Nutrition Centers, Inc. (GNC), Pittsburgh, Pa, is issuing a voluntary recall of some Peanut Butter Soft Chews.
The recall involves only GNC Triflex Peanut Butter Soft Chews with lot numbers ending in 8275 and 8255. The product's ten digit lot number can be found on the bottom of the product's package. No other GNC brand products have been impacted by the recall.
Those who have purchased the recalled product should discard it. Consumers with questions or who would like a refund may contact GNC's Customer Service at 888-462-2548.
Jimmy's Chocolate Chip Cookies, Inc.:
Jimmy's Chocolate Chip Cookies, Inc., Fair Lawn, N.J. is recalling certain packages of cookies that have peanut butter as an ingredient.
The products subject to recall include Jimmy's Cookies and One Smart Cookie Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk cookies in retail pack sizes 4 oz, 12.5 oz, and 18 oz. and cookie dough in 15 lb, 20 lb and 25 lb foodservice pack sizes with pack dates 12/4/08 - 1/14/09. No other Jimmy's Cookies or One Smart Cookie retail packages are included in this recall.
Jimmy's Cookies and One Smart Cookie brands are distributed in most Eastern, Southern and Midwestern states through supermarket in store bakeries, convenience stores and lunch trucks. The packaging is clear plastic, round, rectangular, or octagonal, with a label bearing the brand name.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled cookies should either discard or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Questions may be directed to the company at 800-937-5050.
Trader Joe’s:
Trader Joe’s of Monrovia, Calif. is recalling three peanut butter-related products.
The recalled products include private label Peanut Butter Chewy Coated & Drizzled Granola Bars, 7.4-ounce (UPC 88713), Nutty Chocolate Chewy Coated & Drizzled Granola Bars 7.4-ounce (UPC 88721) and Sutter’s Formula Cookies, 16-ounce (SKU 00176).
The affected Sutter’s Formula Cookies were sold only in Trader Joe’s stores located in Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada. The Peanut Butter Chewy Coated & Drizzled Granola Bars and Nutty Chocolate Chewy Coated & Drizzled Granola Bars were sold at Trader Joe’s stores nationwide.
Consumers who have purchased these items (any date code) are urged to return them to any Trader Joe’s for a full refund. Those with questions may contact Trader Joe’s Customer Service at 626-599-3817.
As an investigation into salmonella contamination continues, state Department of Agriculture officials are trying to make sure recalled products are removed from sale.
“We are continuing to work with our state and federal counterparts to determine the cause of the contamination of peanut butter from the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) processing facility in Blakely,” said Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin.
The Georgia Department of Agriculture has run 173 individual tests on peanut butter from the plant and ingredients sent to the plant as well as peanut butter and peanut products from other sources.
“These tests have been negative for Salmonella with the exception of the sample we announced last week and for one more sample collected from the plant for which we are awaiting results,” Irvin said.
The Georgia Department of Agriculture is conducting a recall verification to make sure that all recalled products are removed from store shelves and food warehouses. “We have been informing grocery stores, convenience stores, food warehouses and food processors of all the products that have been recalled and our inspectors are checking to make sure all the recalled products have been removed from sale and from food distribution channels,” Irvin said.
Visit the Food and Drug Administration Web site: http://www.fda.gov/oc/firmrecalls for more information on the recall and a complete list of the recalled products.
“Jars of peanut butter sold in retail stores are not implicated in this recall. The recalled peanut butter and peanut paste were sent to food processors and institutions,” Irvin said.