Recall Notification Report

CLASS III RECALL FSIS-RC-040-2011

June 2, 2011

Congressional and Public Affairs 

(202) 720-9113 

Richard J. McIntire

WASHINGTON, June 2, 2011 - Allison's Gourmet Kitchens, Inc., a Moore, Okla., establishment, is recalling approximately 22,594 pounds of chicken and ham salad products, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today because they are misbranded and contain potassium sorbate and/or sodium benzoate which do not appear on the package labels. 

The products subject to recall include: [View Labels (PDF Only)]

3-pound (48-ounce) plastic tubs of "Allison's Gourmet Kitchens, Gourmet White Meat Chicken Salad."

3-pound (48-ounce) plastic tubs of "Allison's Gourmet Kitchens Fruits and Nut Chicken Salad."

3-pound (48-ounce) plastic tubs of "Baker's Kitchen Chicken Salad."

12-ounce plastic cups of "Hill Country Fare, Deli Style, Classic, Ham Salad With Pineapple."

12-ounce plastic cups and 3-pound (48-ounce) plastic tubs of "Hill Country Fare, Classic, Chicken Salad With White Meat."

The chicken salad products bear the establishment number "P-27404" inside the USDA mark of inspection and the cases bear the following case codes: 718129080130; 718129089782; 041220034048; 041220192328; 718129082615 or 718129089126. The ham salad products bear the establishment number "EST 27404" inside the USDA mark of inspection and the case code 041220172016. The use by dates stamped on individual packages range from May 27, 2011 to June 29, 2011. 

The chicken and ham salad products were produced between April 15, 2011 and May 18, 2011 and distributed for institutional use and retail sale. The chicken salad products were distributed in Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia. The ham salad products were distributed in Texas. 

The problem was discovered during routine FSIS label review and verification procedures. FSIS and Allison's Gourmet Kitchens have received no reports of illnesses or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. 

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the products are no longer available to consumers. 

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact the company's Research and Development Specialist Brenda Brookshire at (405) 735-2017 ext. 1006 or Victor Gramillo (405) 735-2017 ext. 1005. Media with questions about the recall should contact the company's Chief Operating Officer Mark Vaughan at (405) 735-2017 ext. 1010. 

Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day atAskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.

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Recall -- Firm Press Release

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Bravo! Issues Nationwide Recall of Bravo! Pig Ears Dog Chews Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

Contact:

David Bogner

Phone: 866.922.9222

www.bravorawdiet.com 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 3, 2011 – Bravo! is voluntarily recalling select boxes of Bravo! Pig Ears Chews because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The products affected by this recall includes only Bravo! 50 ct bulk Oven roasted Pig Ears Product Code: 75-121 Lot # 12-06-10. 

Salmonella can affect animals and there is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the chews or any other surfaces exposed to these products. 

Healthy people with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms including, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare provider. 

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some pets will have only have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian. 

The company has received no reports of illness in either people or animals associated with the product. Bravo! is issuing this action out of an abundance of caution and sincerely regrets any inconvenience to pet owners as a result of this announcement. 

Bravo! Pig Ears were distributed to retailers on the East and West Coasts. They were shipped to distributors and retailers between January 1 and February 28, 2011, where they were available for purchase. 

The recall is the result of routine sampling program by the Washington State Department of Agriculture which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria. The company has no product left in inventory from this batch of pig ears. 

Consumers who have purchased any of these pig ears are urged to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions about the recall, should visit www.bravorawdiet.com or call toll free 1.866.922.9222 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday.

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