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Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc., a Mount Olive, N.J. establishment, is recalling an undetermined amount of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat charcuterie products containing Coppa that may be under processed, which may have resulted in possible contamination with foodborne pathogens (Salmonella).

FSIS is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state public health partners to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella. FSIS collected unopened RTE Coppa product as part of the investigation, which tested positive for Salmonella, but that product was not released into commerce. After further investigation, FSIS determined that the product subject to the recall may be under processed. Further testing is ongoing to determine if the product sample that tested positive for Salmonella is related to the outbreak. The company conducted a recall of charcuterie products on January 3, 2024, related to possible Salmonella contamination and FSIS issued a public health alert on January 18, 2024, related to additional charcuterie products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. The most common symptoms of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 6 hours to 6 days after eating the contaminated product. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Most people recover without treatment. In some persons, however, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. Older adults, infants, and persons with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop a severe illness. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact their health care provider.

he following Busseto branded affected product is sold our locations. Please visit the official recall notice for a full listing of products and contact information. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fratelli-beretta-usa-inc--recalls-ready-eat-charcuterie-meat-products-due-possible

Dole is issuing a precautionary recall due to the potential for cross-contamination of cheese contained in certain masterpacks with Listeria monocytogenes at their packaged cheese supplier.

Listeria monocytogenes is 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 miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

At this time, Dole is unaware of any specific illnesses associated with this particular recall, although it appears that illnesses may have occurred in connection with products distributed directly by Rizo-Lopez Foods or by other purchasers of their cheese.

Guests who have purchased any of these items should discard the product or return to the store for a full refund.

Fresh Creative Foods, a division of Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. was notified by one of their cheese suppliers, RIZO-LÓPEZ FOODS, INC., that they have initiated a Class I recall because its dairy products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The impacted cheese was used in the Chicken Taco Kits sold out of our Hornbacher’s Delis. These Taco Kits were available for sale from early November 2023 – February 7, 2024.

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. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. If you have illness concerns, please consult your health care provider.

Guests who have purchased this item are urged not to consume it and discard the product or return to the store for a full refund.

FDA recommends in these cases that consumers use extra vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces that may have come in contact with this product to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. Listeria can survive in refrigerated temperatures and can easily spread to other foods and surfaces.

The Quaker Oats Company announced an expansion of the December 15, 2023, recall to include additional cereals and bars. Additional products also include Gamesa Marias cereal and Cap’n Crunch Instant Oatmeal. This expansion also includes Gatorade Protein Peanut Butter Chocolate bars, based on an ingredient supplied from Quaker.

Additional products are recalled 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.

Consumers should check their pantries for any of the products listed below and dispose of them. Additionally, consumers with any products noted below can contact Quaker Consumer Relations (9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST, Mon.-Fri.) at 1-800-492-9322 or visit www.QuakerRecallUSA.com (website will be live by 5 p.m. CST on Jan. 11, 2024) for additional information or product reimbursement.

Consumers can also scan the SmartLabel QR code on the product package to determine if it has been recalled.

The following list contains items sold within our stores. For a complete list of affected items along with affected product code dates, please visit www.QuakerRecallUSA.com.

The Quaker Oats Company is recalling specific granola bars and granola cereals 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.

To date, Quaker has received no confirmed reports of illness related to the products covered by this recall. No other Quaker products are impacted by this recall.

Consumers with any product noted below can contact Quaker Consumer Relations (9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST, Mon.-Fri.) at 1-800-492-9322 or visit www.quakergranolarecall.com for additional information or product reimbursement.

The following list contains items sold within our stores. For a complete list of affected items please visit www.quakergranolarecall.com or https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/quaker-recalls-granola-bars-and-granola-cereals-due-possible-health-risk

Valued Hornbacher’s Guests:

We have been notified by our supplier that recent shipments of Malichita brand cantaloupe have been recalled due to concerns about potential Salmonella contamination. *See sticker from impacted product below. Some of the product received was sold as whole cantaloupes within our Produce Departments at all Hornbacher’s locations and others may have been processed in-store into cut cantaloupe at the following locations:

Osgood – 4151 45th Street S, Fargo, ND
West Fargo – 2050 Sheyenne Street, West Fargo, ND
Moorhead – 101 – 11th Street S, Moorhead, MN
Express – 1433 S University Dr, Fargo, ND
Village West – 4101 – 13th Ave S, Fargo, ND
Azool – 950 – 40th Ave S, Moorhead, MN

To date, the supplier has not received any reports of illness. Out of an abundance of caution, we have pulled all potentially affected processed cantaloupe from these stores and ask that if you have purchased whole melons or cut cantaloupe from these locations that you discard the product or return it to the store for a full refund.

Van’s International Foods (“Van’s” or “the Company”) is voluntarily recalling certain packages of Van’s Gluten Free Original Waffles, because they may contain undeclared wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The affected products are labeled with Lot Code #UW40193L and have an expiration date of 1/19/2024. To identify the Lot Code and expiration date, please refer to the side of the carton. Consumers who believe they have purchased recalled lot code product are urged to confirm the lot code with place of purchase.

This recall ONLY affects the limited number of Van’s Gluten Free Original Waffles in the lot code indicated. No other Van’s products are included in this recall.

To date, no allergic reactions or illnesses associated with consumption of the affected product have been reported. This recall has been initiated in an abundance of caution due to potential presence of wheat in certain products labeled as gluten-free. The recalled products should not be consumed.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that wheat-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of wheat. Subsequent investigation indicates that the problem was caused by the inclusion of a limited number of cartons for Van’s Gluten Free Original Waffles with a pallet of cartons intended for wheat containing products. Immediate steps were taken to prevent recurrence.

Anyone who has a recalled product in their possession should dispose of it immediately or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers may contact Van’s Consumer Affairs at 1-800-323-7117 or visit its website at www.vansfoods.com/about-vans/contact-us.

The following locations were delivered affected product.
2685 HORNBACHERS NORTHPORT
2687 HORNBACHERS SOUTHGATE
2689 HORNBACHERS OSGOOD
2690 HORNBACHERS WEST FARGO
2691 HORNBACHERS MOORHEAD
2693 HORNBACHERS VILLAGE WEST
2695 HORNBACHERS 2695 AZOOL

Mondelēz Global LLC Conducts Voluntary Recall of Two Varieties of belVita Breakfast Sandwich Products Sold in the United States Due to Undeclared Peanut Allergen

Mondelēz Global LLC announced today a voluntary recall of two varieties of belVita Breakfast Sandwich products, manufactured in the United States and sold nationwide, due to the possibility that the products may contain undeclared peanut resulting from cross-contact on a single manufacturing line. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanut may risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions by consuming these products.

This recall is limited exclusively to the belVita Breakfast Sandwich products listed in the grid below, available at retail stores nationwide. No other belVita products, Mondelēz Global LLC products, or markets outside the United States are included in or affected by this recall.

Mondelēz Global LLC became aware of this issue during an internal manufacturing inspection, when they found the potential presence of peanut protein residue on the line used to make these products. There have been three unconfirmed reports of possible allergic reaction to date related to these products.

Consumers who have a peanut allergy should not eat these products and should discard any product identified in the grid below they may have. Consumers can contact the company at 1-855-535-5948, 24 hours a day, for more information about the recall, and Consumer Relations specialists are available Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EDT (excluding July 4, 2023).

Below are the varieties sold at our locations. Please note: There are other sizes of these varieties affected by the recall; however, we do not carry.

Only the following stores were delivered affected product.
Hornbacher's Northport
Hornbacher's Southgate
Hornbacher's Osgood
Hornbacher's Gateway West
Hornbacher's Village West
Hornbacher's Azool

General Mills Recalls Four Gold Medal Unbleached and Bleached All Purpose Flour Varieties Dated March 27, 2024 and March 28, 2024

The full recall announcement can be found here.

Old Europe Cheese, Inc. of Benton Harbor, MI is issuing a voluntary recall of its Brie and Camembert cheeses because of potential contamination 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 miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

RECALL DETAILS

All Old Europe Cheese Brie and Camembert products with best by dates through 12/14/2022 are subject to the voluntary recall. The products were distributed from to warehouses and retail stores August 01, 2022 through September 28, 2022 under various brand names. The full recall announcement can be found here.

Products carried by our stores include the following.

Consumers who have purchased the stated Brie and Camembert products are urged not to consume it and discard the product. FDA recommends in these cases that anyone who purchased or received any recalled products to use extra vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces and containers that may have come in contact with these products to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. Listeria can survive in refrigerated temperatures and can easily spread to other foods and surfaces.

Old Europe Cheese has set up a telephone line to answer any questions about this recall, The number is 269-925-5003 ext 335 and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00am-12:30pm and 2:00pm-4:00pm ET.

Lamb Weston is conducting a voluntary recall on 16 oz. packages of Alexia Hashbrowns. This recall is being initiated for the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes, which was discovered during sampling of the product. Listeria monocytogenes is 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 miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Lamb Weston is issuing the recall out of an abundance of care as we have not received any direct consumer reports of confirmed illnesses related to this product.

Although no illnesses have been identified in connection with the products, consumers should not eat any of the recalled items, as they could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. While these products are not ready-to-eat items and have cooking instructions which, if followed, will reduce consumer risk, there remains some risk that the mishandling of this product prior to or without adequate cooking may cause illness.

Hornbacher's locations delivered affected product:

King’s Hawaiian is voluntarily recalling its Pretzel Slider Buns, Pretzel Hamburger Buns and Pretzel Bites products out of an abundance of caution following a recall of an ingredient used in the pretzel products from one of its suppliers, Lyons Magnus. Lyons Magnus is recalling this ingredient due to the potential for it to cause microbial contamination including from the organisms Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum. While no illnesses associated with King’s Hawaiian pretzel bread have been reported, and no pathogens have been found in any King’s Hawaiian products to date, the recall is being conducted to ensure consumer safety.

This recall does not impact any other King’s Hawaiian products, as no other products use this ingredient from Lyons Magnus. King’s Hawaiian will resume producing all pretzel products once the company has ensured all current product has been disposed of and has confirmed the safety of all ingredients.

Consumers in possession of any King’s Hawaiian Pretzel Slider Buns, King’s Hawaiian Pretzel Hamburger Buns or King’s Hawaiian Pretzel Bites should dispose of the product. Consumers can contact King’s Hawaiian at 877-695-4227, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT, if they have any questions, or to request replacement product.

King’s Hawaiian advises that consumers in possession of any King’s Hawaiian Pretzel Slider Buns, King’s Hawaiian Pretzel Hamburger Buns or King’s Hawaiian Pretzel Bites should dispose of the product. If there is a concern about specific Lot Codes, below is a list of Lots affected:

King's Hawaiian Pretzel Hamburger Buns - UPC code 73435000365
Affected Lot Codes: 108222, 109222, 110222, 111222, 112222, 164222, 165222, 166222, 167222, 168222, 187222, 188222, 189222, 199222, 214222, 215222, 216222, 217222, 218222, 800112

King's Hawaiian Pretzel Slider Buns - UPC code 73435000372
Affected Lot Codes: 115222, 116222, 117222, 118222, 119222, 120222, 157222, 158222, 159222, 160222, 161222, 162222, 200222, 201222, 202222, 203222, 204222, 220222, 221222

Lyons Magnus LLC (“Lyons Magnus” or the “Company”) today announced that following continued collaboration and consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and in furtherance of its longstanding commitment to food safety, the Company is expanding its July 28, 2022, voluntary recall of nutritional and beverage products to include additional brands and code dates. A complete list of the recalled products is in the table below. Consumers also are advised not to consume any products that are beyond their Best By Date.

This recall is being conducted due to the potential for microbial contamination, including from the organisms Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum. Although Clostridium botulinum has not been found in products, consumers are warned not to consume any of the recalled products even if they do not look or smell spoiled. The list of recalled products does not include products intended for infants (i.e., under the age of one).

While infection related to Cronobacter sakazakii is rare, the common symptoms of illness could include fever, vomiting and urinary tract infection. However, vulnerable and immunocompromised populations may be more susceptible to infection.

Clostridium botulinum may cause a severe form of food poisoning. It can begin from six hours to two weeks after eating food that contains the toxin. Symptoms may include double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, and muscle weakness. Botulism poisoning can cause respiratory paralysis, resulting in death, unless assistance with breathing (mechanical ventilation) is provided.

Root cause analysis indicates that the products did not meet commercial sterility specifications.

Anyone who has a recalled product in his or her possession should dispose of it immediately or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers in all time zones with questions may contact the Lyons Recall Support Center 24/7 at 1-800-627-0557, or visit its website at www.lyonsmagnus.com. This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the FDA.

The recalled products sold at our locations are: Pirq Plant Protein Shakes and Premier Protein Shakes – product details below:

Pirq Plant Protein Shakes

Premier Protein Shakes

**The recalled product can be quickly identified by a “BT” in the code. (Lot code will look like “xxxxBT”) If BT is not in the code, the product is not affected.

Bob’s Red Mill announced a recall today involving their Organic Amaranth Grain due to a positive Salmonella result. 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. To date, they have not received any reports of health hazards due to consumption of this product.

Affected Product:
Bob’s Red Mill Organic Amaranth Grain
UPC code 39978-02910
Lot Number 319825

The affected product was sold at the following Hornbacher’s locations. No other Hornbacher’s locations received any affected product. If you have affected product, please feel free to return it to the store for a full refund.
• Hornbacher’s Osgood, 4151 – 45th Street S, Fargo, ND 58104
• Hornbacher’s Azool, 950 – 40th Avenue S, Moorhead, MN 56560

Any questions regarding the recall can be directed to Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc. 503-654-3215 or 800-349-2173

Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp announced a recall affecting ready-to-eat bacon topping that may be contaminated with metal fragments. This bacon topping was subsequently used as an ingredient in the following items sold at our locations. Details of this recall is included below.

Bernatello’s Foods – the following listed pizzas were affected by the recall of the ready to eat bacon topping. Bernatello’s representatives began the process of proactively removing these items from store shelves prior to the recall announcement. Guests with product may return it to the store for a full refund. Guests with questions can contact: Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. – Jim Monroe 757-365-3559 or jmonroe@smithfield.com

The J. M. Smucker Co. is recalling select Jif® peanut butter products sold in the U.S. due to potential Salmonella contamination. 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.

The recalled peanut butter was distributed nationwide in retail stores and other outlets. Recalled products include the products below with lot codes 1274425 – 2140425. Lot codes are included alongside best-if-used-by date.

Products sold at our locations include the following:

If consumers have products matching the above description in their possession, they should dispose of it immediately or return it to the store of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers who have questions or would like to report adverse reactions should visit www.jif.com/contact-us or call 800-828-9980 Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM ET.

Leonard Novelty Bakery announced today a recall involving Carrot Cake Squares sold in our Bakery departments due to undeclared walnuts. These products (pictured below) bear the following UPC code 0-96162-12483-8. Affected lots include: SL21R 10222 12483, SL21R 10322 12483 and SL21R 10822 12483 and were sold from early May until May 17. This recall does not apply to any other lot codes of Carrot Cake Squares or other UPC codes or varieties of Cake Squares sold in our Bakery departments.

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. No illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported to date.

Guests who have purchased the product may return it to the store for a full refund. Guests with questions may contact Leonard Novelty Bakery at 201-296-0888 Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM EST.

Skippy Foods, LLC is voluntarily recalling 9,353 cases, or 161,692 total pounds, of a limited number of code dates of SKIPPY® Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread, SKIPPY® Reduced Fat Chunky Peanut Butter Spread and SKIPPY® Creamy Peanut Butter Blended With Plant Protein due to the possibility that a limited number of jars may contain a small fragment of stainless steel from a piece of manufacturing equipment.

The products included in this recall are listed below. None of this product was delivered to any of our locations.

The following products have been added to the recall initially posted on Friday, February 18, 2022. The products under recall have a multidigit number on the bottom of the container and will contain the following:

• the first two digits of the code are 22 through 37 and
• the code on the container contains K8, SH, or Z2, and
• the expiration date is 4-1-2022 (APR 2022) or later.

Affected products carried at our locations include the following:

Abbott is initiating a proactive, voluntary recall of powder formulas, including Similac, Alimentum and EleCare manufactured in Sturgis, Mich., one of the company's manufacturing facilities. The recall does not include any metabolic deficiency nutrition formulas. For Abbott’s complete recall notification please visit FDA’s recall page or here. To find out if the product you have is included in this recall, visit similacrecall.com and type in the code on the bottom of the package, or call +1-800-986-8540 (U.S.) and follow the instructions provided. No action is needed for previously consumed product. If you have questions about feeding your child, contact your healthcare professional.

The products under recall have a multidigit number on the bottom of the container and will contain the following:

• the first two digits of the code are 22 through 37 and
• the code on the container contains K8, SH, or Z2, and
• the expiration date is 4-1-2022 (APR 2022) or later.

Affected products carried at our locations include the following:

Dole Fresh Vegetables has announced a recall of certain products produced at their Springfield, OH and Soledad, CA production facilities. Products containing iceberg lettuce fail to meet their product quality and food safety standards in that they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Therefore, out of an abundance of caution, they are recalling the select items identified below.

Products subject to the voluntary recall from Springfield, OH are identified by a product lot code beginning with the letter “W” and a “Best if Used By” date between December 22, 2021 and January 9, 2022. Products subject to the voluntary recall from Soledad, CA are identified by a product lot code beginning with the letter “B” and a “Best if Used By” date between December 23, 2021 and January 8, 2022. The product lot codes are located in the upper-right-hand corner of the package.

No other lots or Dole products are affected. Consumers who still have any of these products in their refrigerators are urged not to consume the product and to discard it immediately.

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 infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Questions about the voluntary recall should be directed to the Dole Consumer Response Center at 800-356-3111, Monday—Friday, 8:00am to 3:00pm Pacific Time.

Affected item sold at our locations: