Recalls

[Indiana]

Date: September 29, 2011
What: True Leaf Farms Chopped Romaine lettuce
Why: Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Scope: Updated from 3 to 19 states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont

Update: True Leaf Farms is expanding its recall of romaine from 90 cartons to 2,498 cartons of chopped or shredded romaine because of the potential of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The initial recalled product was shipped between September 12 and 13 to a retail food service distributor in Oregon who further distributed it to at least two additional states, Washington and Idaho.

At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the recall notification is expanded to cover additional product shipped to wholesale food service distributors in 19 states and Alberta, Canada. The states include Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Vermont. All the romaine affected by this recall has a use by date of 9/29/11.


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True Leaf Farms of Salinas, California is recalling 90 cartons of chopped romaine because of the potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product was shipped between September 12 and 13 to an institutional food service distributor in Oregon who further distributed it to at least two additional states, Washington and Idaho. The romaine affected by this recall has a use by date of 9/29/11.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

No illnesses related to this finding have been reported.

The only outlet where the romaine was available for direct consumer purchase was Cash & Carry Smart Food Service stores in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. The product at those outlets was packed in True Leaf Farms cardboard cartons. All bags carry a use by date of 9/29/11. This product was labeled as follows:

•2# bags, chopped romaine – Bag and box code B256-46438-8
FDA notified the company that a sample taken as part of a random check from a single bag of chopped romaine tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. True Leaf Farms is working with its food service distribution customers to ensure that other romaine products that may be implicated are pulled from the market.

Anyone who has in their possession the recalled romaine should not consume it and should either destroy it or call Church Brothers for return.

Consumers with questions or who need information may call Church Brothers, the sales agent for True Leaf Farms, at 1-800-799-9475.

[Indiana]

Date: September 27, 2011
What: Butcher’s brand Ground Beef
Kroger brand Ground Beef
generic label Ground Beef
Why: E. coli O157:H7 contamination
Scope: Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Tyson Fresh Meats, an Emporia, Kansas establishment, is recalling approximately 131,300 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

The following products are subject to recall:

•5 pound chubs of Kroger brand Ground Beef 73% Lean - 27% Fat, packed in 40 pound cases containing eight chubs. Cases bear an identifying product code of D-0211 QW. These products were produced on Aug. 23, 2011 and were shipped to distribution centers in Indiana and Tennessee for retail sale.
•3 pound chubs of Butcher’s Brand Ground Beef 73% Lean - 27% Fat, packed in 36 pound cases each containing 12 chubs. Cases bear an identifying product code of D-0211 LWIF. These products were produced on Aug. 23, 2011 and were shipped to distribution centers in North Carolina and South Carolina for retail sale.
•3 pound chubs of a generic label Ground Beef 73% Lean - 27% Fat, packed in 36 pound cases each containing 12 chubs. Cases bear an identifying product code of D-0211 LWI. These products were produced on Aug. 23, 2011 and were shipped to distribution centers in Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin for retail sale.
The products subject to recall have a Best Before or Freeze By date of SEP 12 2011 and the establishment number "245D" ink jetted along the package seam.

FSIS and the establishment are concerned that consumers may freeze the product before use and that some product may be in consumers’ freezers. FSIS strongly encourages consumers to check their freezers and immediately discard any product subject to this recall.

FSIS became aware of the problem yesterday (Sept. 26, 2011) when the agency was notified by the Ohio Department of Health of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses located in Butler County. Illness onset dates range from Sept. 8, through Sept. 11, 2011. The on-going investigation involved collecting leftover ground beef from the patients’ home on Sept. 19 which tested positive for E. coli O157:H7 by the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s laboratory today (Sept. 27).

FSIS is continuing to work with Ohio public health partners on this investigation.

E. coli O157:H7 is a bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. The very young, seniors and persons with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall should contact the company at 1-866-328-3156.

[Indiana]

Date: September 23, 2011
What: Carol’s cantaloupe chunks
Carol’s Cuts Fruit Medley
Why: Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Scope: Institutional food customers, including restaurants, in Overland Park, Kansas; Kansas City and Maryland Heights, Missouri; Omaha, Nebraska

Carol’s Cuts, a Kansas food processor, is recalling 594 pounds of fresh cut cantaloupe packaged in 5 pound trays as chunks and as an ingredient in 8 ounce mixed fruit medley because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriage and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Carol’s Cuts Fruit Medley, packaged in 8 ounce individual serving clamshell containers (6 packages per case) and 5 pound bulk trays of cantaloupe chunks were distributed to institutional food customers, including restaurants, in Overland Park, Kansas, Kansas City and Maryland Heights, Missouri and Omaha, Nebraska. Institutional customers may have used the cantaloupe on salad bars and as fruit menu items. Some institutional customers may have placed the 8 ounce servings in retail venues.

The Carol’s Cuts Fruit Medley product was shipped to customers on August 26 and September 12, 2011 and can be identified by oval label stickers stating Fruit Medley and having Best if Used By dates of September 3, 2011 and September 19, 2011 respectively.

The 5 pound bulk trays of cantaloupe chunks were shipped to customers on August 26 and August 29, 2011 and are identified with tray stickers showing a Lot # 72361 and a Best if Used By date of September 3, 2011; and shipped September 12, 2011 and are identified with tray stickers showing a Lot # 72700 and a Best if Used By date of September 19, 2011.

The Carol’s Cuts recall is part of a larger recall involving cantaloupe traced to Rocky Ford cantaloupes produced by Jensen Farms in Holly, Colorado. The Food and Drug Administration confirmed that Listeria was found in samples taken from a Denver-area store and the Jensen Farms packing facility. The melons were shipped to at least 17 different states across the U.S. between July 29 and Sept. 10. As of Thursday there were eight deaths and 55 illnesses related to the contaminated cantaloupe.

Jensen Farms earlier issued a nationwide recall of its cantaloupes after news of the multi-state outbreak. Jenson Farms ceased production and distribution of the product while FDA and the company continue their investigations as to what caused the problem.

Consumers who may have the recalled Carol’s Cuts product in their possession should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or destroy it.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (913) 281-5200, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

[Indiana]

Date: March 29, 2012
What: Jalapeno Peppers
Why: Salmonella contamination
Scope: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

Castellini Company is recalling jalapeno peppers distributed from its Wilder, Kentucky facility 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 Castellini jalapeno peppers was sold in full case, 1/2 case, 20 lb., 10 lb., 5 lb., 2 lb., and 1 lb. package sizes and distributed during the period March 8, 2012 through March 20, 2012 to military commissaries, retailers and foodservice distributors within Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. A list of lot numbers associated with Castellini Jalapeno Peppers recall is below.

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

The potential for contamination was noted after a random test by the Ohio Department of Agriculture in a store in Ohio which revealed the presence of Salmonella in a case of jalapeno peppers.

Consumers who purchased these jalapeno peppers are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-859-442-4600, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.

Castellini Jalapeno Peppers – Product Lots Recalled Item Description PKG SIZE Lot
620Jl PEPPER JALAPENO 1# BC 1# 1976536
620Jl PEPPER JALAPENO 1# BC 1# 1976553
620Jl PEPPER JALAPENO 1# BC 1# 1976852
620Jl PEPPER JALAPENO 1# BC 1# 1976863
620Jl PEPPER JALAPENO 1# BC 1# 1977272
620Jl PEPPER JALAPENO 1# BC 1# 1977376
620Jl PEPPER JALAPENO 1# BC 1# 1977604
620Jl PEPPER JALAPENO 1# BC 1# 1977643
620Jl PEPPER JALAPENO 1# BC 1# 1978218
620Jl PEPPER JALAPENO 1# BC 1# 1978234
620Jl PEPPER JALAPENO 1# BC 1# 1978379
620Jl PEPPER JALAPENO 1# BC 1# 1978640
620Jl PEPPER JALAPENO 1# BC 1# 1980151
620JAL2 PEPPER JALAPENO 2# BC 2# 1976393
620JAL2 PEPPER JALAPENO 2# BC 2# 1976395
620JAL2 PEPPER JALAPENO 2# BC 2# 1976551
620JAL2 PEPPER JALAPENO 2# BC 2# 1976786
620JAL2 PEPPER JALAPENO 2# BC 2# 1977310
620JAL2 PEPPER JALAPENO 2# BC 2# 1977845
620JAL2 PEPPER JALAPENO 2# BC 2# 1977911
620JAL2 PEPPER JALAPENO 2# BC 2# 1977913
620JAL2 PEPPER JALAPENO 2# BC 2# 1978122
620JAL2 PEPPER JALAPENO 2# BC 2# 1978125
620JAL2 PEPPER JALAPENO 2# BC 2# 1978217
620JAL2 PEPPER JALAPENO 2# BC 2# 1978565
620JAL2 PEPPER JALAPENO 2# BC 2# 1978574
620JAL2 PEPPER JALAPENO 2# BC 2# 1978930
620JAL2 PEPPER JALAPENO 2# BC 2# 1979034
620JAL2 PEPPER JALAPENO 2# BC 2# 1979059
620J55GUYS PEPPER JALAPENO 2# 5-GUYS BC 2# 1976393
620J55GUYS PEPPER JALAPENO 2# 5-GUYS BC 2# 1976549
620J55GUYS PEPPER JALAPENO 2# 5-GUYS BC 2# 1976786
620J55GUYS PEPPER JALAPENO 2# 5-GUYS BC 2# 1977220
620J55GUYS PEPPER JALAPENO 2# 5-GUYS BC 2# 1977310
620J55GUYS PEPPER JALAPENO 2# 5-GUYS BC 2# 1977514
620J55GUYS PEPPER JALAPENO 2# 5-GUYS BC 2# 1977845
620J55GUYS PEPPER JALAPENO 2# 5-GUYS BC 2# 1977913
620J55GUYS PEPPER JALAPENO 2# 5-GUYS BC 2# 1978122
620J55GUYS PEPPER JALAPENO 2# 5-GUYS BC 2# 1978574
620J55GUYS PEPPER JALAPENO 2# 5-GUYS BC 2# 1979034
620J55GUYS PEPPER JALAPENO 2# 5-GUYS BC 2# 1980217
620JAL5 PEPPER JALAPENO 5# BC 5# 1976705
620JAL5 PEPPER JALAPENO 5# BC 5# 1977256
620JAL5 PEPPER JALAPENO 5# BC 5# 1978136
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1976412
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1976413
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1976414
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1976416
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1976502
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1976508
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1976509
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1976534
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1976712
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1976713
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1976714
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1976716
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1976717
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1976765
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1976774
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1976857
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1976913
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1977086
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1977087
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1977233
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1977234
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1977236
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1977289
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1977320
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1977329
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1977352
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1977434
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1977455
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1977520
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1977522
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1977523
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1977524
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1977616
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1977743
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1977863
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1977865
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1977866
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1977906
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1978070
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1978077
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1978145
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1978146
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1978152
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1978153
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1978178
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1978472
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1978473
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1978479
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1978480
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1978481
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1978483
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1978559
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1978563
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1978618
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1978831
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1978832
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1978833
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1978896
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1978930
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1978949
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1978952
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1978954
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1978958
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1978959
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1979025
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1979030
620JAL10 PEPPER JALAPENO 10# BC 10 # 1979211
620JAL20 PEPPER JALAPENO 20# BC 20 # 1976566
620JAL PEPPER JALAPENO 1/2 20 # 20728010
620JAL40 PEPPER JALAPENO FULL BU 40# 280104C07

[Indiana]

Date: March 27, 2012
What: Jalapeno Peppers
Why: Salmonella contamination
Scope: District of Columbia, Florida, New Jersey, North Carolina

South Florida Produce is recalling Jalapeno Peppers 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 Jalapeno Peppers were sent to distributors in Oxford, North Carolina; Lake Worth, Florida; Washington, DC; Pompano Beach, Florida; Fair Lawn, New Jersey; and Toronto, Ontario, Canada via customer truck between March 5 through March 7, 2012.

The product comes in bulk 1 1/9 bushel cartons marked with the lot #’s J000010995, J000010996, J000010997, J000010998, J000010999, J000011000, J000020135, J000020136, J000020137, J000020138, J000020139, and J000030053. These lots #’s appear on the pallet labels located on the front and back of each pallet.

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

The potential for contamination was noted during a routine testing by a retail store which revealed the possible presence of Salmonella in packs of 2, 10 and 40 count packages.

Customers that have inventory with the above lot numbers are urged to destroy the product and contact Leslie DiStefano, Director of Sales & Food Safety at (954) 459-0106 to verify destruction of the product.

Consumers with questions or concerns may contact South Florida Produce's Director of Sales and Food Safety, Leslie DiStefano at (954) 459-0106, Monday - Friday during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

[Indiana]

Date: March 29, 2012
What: Topnotch Chocolate Chip Chunk Cookies
Why: Milk allergen not declared on the label
Scope: Illinois, Michigan, Ohio

Topnotch Cookies & Cakes of Westland, Michigan is recalling 550 Topnotch Chocolate Chip Chunk Cookies because it may contain undeclared traces of milk, a food allergen, in the butter vanilla flavor ingredient. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product.

Topnotch Chocolate Chip Chunk Cookies were distributed in Detroit and Lansing, Michigan; Cleveland, Ohio; and Chicago, Illinois to retail stores.

The Chocolate Chip Chunk Cookies are individually labeled and hand wrapped in clear wrap, Net wt. 3.4 oz., with the expiration on or before April 13, 2012.

No illness has been reported at this time.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered the product contained milk product and the packaging did not reveal the presence of milk. Investigation indicates the supplier where the butter & vanilla flavor was purchased added the milk product to their flavor and Topnotch did not have this knowledge. No further production will use this butter & vanilla flavor. The problem has been corrected.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (734) 467-9550.

[Indiana]

Date: March 26, 2012
Updated: March 27, 2012
What: Heinen’s Salsa
Private Selection Fresh Salsa
Private Selection Pico de Gallo
Why: Salmonella contamination
Scope: Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

Editor's note – On March 26, 2012, The Kroger Co. issued a recall for its Private Selection Fresh Salsa, 12 oz.; Private Selection Salsa, Hot 12 oz.; and Private Selection Pico de Gallo, 12 oz.; because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella and, if eaten, could result in severe illness. Subsequently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a recall by Club Chef which includes the Kroger Private Selection products. Following is the Club Chef recall information (including the Kroger products) The original Kroger recall is here (click to read).


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Club Chef is recalling its 12 oz., 16 oz. and 5 lb. Salsa products and its Pico de Gallo 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 Salsa is sold in 12 oz. and 16 oz. clear plastic packages under the brand names Private Selection (Kroger stores) and heinen’s (Heinen’s stores) and 5 lb. plastic trays (foodservice distributors) marked with Use by Date of 3/27/2012. UPC numbers located on the packages are as follows:

Private Selection, 12 oz. heinen's, 16oz.
Pico de Gallo – UPC 11111091135 Hot Salsa – UPC 2060100024
Hot Salsa – UPC 1111091139 Mild Salsa – UPC 2060100026
Mild Salsa – UPC 1111091137

The Salsa and Pico de Gallo were distributed to retailers and foodservice distributors on 3/14/12 and 3/15/12 within Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, Indiana, and Illinois.

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

The potential for contamination was noted after a random test by the Ohio Department of Agriculture in a store in Ohio which revealed the presence of Salmonella in a case of Jalapeno peppers. Jalapeno peppers are one of the ingredients in the Salsa.

Consumers who purchased the Salsa products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Club Chef at 1-859-578-3143, Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.

[Indiana]

Buon Gusto Baked Meatballs
Buon Gusto Baked Italian Style Meatballs
Buono Vita Baked Gourmet Meatballs
Mamma Cacciatore Baked Beef and Chicken Meatballs
Pisa Brand Baked Italian Style Meatballs
Sapore Italiano Baked Meatballs
Silver Lake Cooked Meatballs (Jul 19; Updated Jul 23)

Listeria monocytogenes

Hannaford stores and other markets in

MA, ME, NH, NY, VT

[Dove]

I saw on the news this AM that several GE dishwashers are being recalled due to a fire hazard. Here's a link to see if yours is one of them & what to do. (Newscaster said GE was instructing people to pull them out & unplug them immediately; there have been 7 confirmed fires so far). Models from several years going back to 2006 are affected.


http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12244.html

[Kathryn-in-Canada]

This originally started as ground beef but has now been expanded to include all beef from the processing plant.

http://www.foodbeat.com/food-news/beef- ... nd-canada/

If you've bought beef since August 24th, check out the article which includes a link to all the stores where the product was sold.

For US the largest retailers (but not limited to) were Albertson’s, Baker’s, City Market, Dillon’s, Food 4 LEss, Foods Co., Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Haggen Northwest Fresh, Hilander, Jay C, King Soopers, Kroger, Owen’s, Payless, QFC, Ralph’s, Safeway, Sam’s Club, Scott’s, Smith’s Stores, and TOP Food and Drug.

For Canada: CO-OP, Food Basics, Foodland, Giant Tiger, IGA, Costco, Kirkland Signature, Loblaws, Longos, Metro, No Frills, Real Canadian WholeSale Club, Safeway, Sobeys, SuperValu, and Walmart.

(All the places I buy beef are on that list but I last bought beef August 13.)