Product Recall - Kraft String Cheese and String Cheese Twists

Kraft Recall - October 2013

Heads up, if you have purchase Kraft String Cheese lately. Check Kraft's press release for the varieties recalled.

Kraft Voluntarily Recalls Some Varieties of Kraft and Polly-O Sting Cheese and String Cheese Twists Due to Premature Spoilage.

" These products may spoil before their “Best When Used By” code dates, leading to product discoloration. The affected products all have code dates from October 25, 2013 through February 11, 2014.

Consumers who purchased any product listed above should not eat it. They should return it to the store where purchased for an exchange or full refund. For further questions you can e-mail us at http://kraftfoods.custhelp.com/app/answers/list or contact Kraft Foods Consumer Relations at 1-800-816-9432 between 9 am and 6 pm (Eastern)."

Thanks, Lisa for the info!

Farm Rich Recalls Snack Products over E. coli Concerns

Farm Rich Snacks Recall - April 2013

Check your freezer for Farm Rich products.

Rich Products Corporation which previously announced a voluntary recall of certain Farm Rich and Market Day products is expanding its voluntary recall to include all products produced at its Waycross, Georgia plant with “Best By” dates ranging from January 1, 2013 to September 29, 2014 due to possible contamination with Escherichia coli O121 bacteria (“E. coli O121”).  The expanded recall is in addition to products recalled on March 28, 2013.  See Farm Rich's Press release for more details and specific Product information.

If you purchased Farm Rich Mozzarella Bites at Schnuck, you may return the product to the store for a full refund. If you purchased your Farm Rich products elsewhere, contact the store you purchased them at or contact Farm Rich.

Tylenol 8 Hour Recall

McNeil Consumer Healthcare has announced a voluntary recall of Tylenol 8 Hour Extended Release Caplets.  Time to check your stockpile. 

Item Recalled:

• Tylenol 8 Hour Extended Release Caplets, 150 count
• Lot Number: ADM074 (found on the side of the bottle label)
• UPC Code: 300450297181

If you have this product with the recalled lot number, stop using the product and contact McNeil Consumer Health Care at http://www.tylenol.com/ or 1-888-222-6036 for instructions about receiving a refund or product coupon.

Lean Cuisine Recall

Check you freezer for Lean Cuisine. 

Nestle announced a voluntary recall of one specific product:

• Lean Cuisine Simply Favorites Spaghetti with Meatballs
• UPC 13800-10390
• Production Code 0298595519 P

If you have this product with these specific codes, contact Nestle Consumer Services at  (866) 606-8264 or leancuisine@casupport.com for further instructions.  Nestle will provide a replacement coupon and may make arrangements to retrieve the product for further examination.

Skippy Peanut Butter Recall

You'll want to check your stockpile for Skippy Reduced Fat Peanut Butter. 

Unilever is recalling Skippy Reduced Fat Peanut Butter because it might be contaminated with Salmonella. 

The product was distributed to retail outlets in Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.

The affected product, which is packaged in 16.3 oz plastic jars, with the following UPC codes: 

• 048001006812
• 048001006782

With use by dates of :

• MAY1612LR1
• MAY1712LR1
• MAY1812LR1
• MAY1912LR1
• MAY2012LR1
• MAY2112LR1

Consumers who have purchased Skippy Reduced Fat Peanut Butter Spread with the above UPCs and Best-If-Used-By-Dates are urged to discard the product immediately and call the company for a replacement coupon. Consumers can contact the company at 1-800-453-3432, which is operational 24 hours a day, for information on the recall. In addition, a consumer services representative is available Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM EST.

Thanks for the heads up, Cindy at Living Rich With Coupons!

Kellogg's Cereal Recall

Check your pantry for Froot Loops, Corn Pops, Apple Jacks and Honey Smacks. Kellogg's is voluntarily recalling select packages of Kellogg's cereal due to a substance in the package liners than can produce an uncharacteristic taste and smell.

From Kellogg's press release:

Only products with the letters "KN" following the Better If Used Before Date are included in the recall. Products with a "KM" designation are NOT included in the recall. In addition, no products in Canada are affected.

Kellogg's® Apple Jacks®

•UPC 3800039136 1: 17 ounce package with Better if Used Before Dates between APR 10 2011 and JUN 22 2011
•UPC 3800039132 3: 8.7 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between JUN 03 2011 and JUN 22 2011

Kellogg's® Corn Pops®

•UPC 3800039109 5: 12.5 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011
•UPC 3800039111 8: 17.2 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011
•UPC 3800039116 3: 9.2 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between APR 05 2011 and JUN 22 2011

Kellogg's® Froot Loops®

•UPC 3800039118 7: 12.2 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011
•UPC 3800039120 0: 17 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011
•UPC 3800039125 5: 8.7 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011

Kellogg's® Honey Smacks®

•UPC 3800039103 3: 15.3 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011

While the potential for serious health problems is low, some consumers are sensitive to the uncharacteristic off-flavor and smell and should not eat the recalled products because of possible temporary symptoms, including nausea and diarrhea.

No other Kellogg's products are part of this recall. The recalled products were distributed nationwide.

Those with questions or who would like a replacement may contact the Kellogg Consumer Response Center at 888-801-4163 from 8 am to 8 pm Eastern time.


Several of the grocery stores in town have instructions on their websites of what to do if you have any of these products:

• Dierbergs - Customers may return the affected product to any Dierbergs for a full refund.
• Schnucks - Accepts returns on any recalled products purchased at Schnucks.
• Shop 'n Save - Product recall page last updated July 2007.

What happened to Toucan Sam? He says, "Follow my nose! It always knows!" Did he retire? Did he get laid off? Couldn't he have detected this problem?

Thanks, Marcella!

Uh-Oh's Spaghettios

Today while at Schnucks, I saw information about a Spaghettios recall. I thought I would pass on the info, but wait, Spaghettios isn't the only recent recall. Check out the links below.

• Spaghettios
• Marie Callender’s Cheesy Chicken & Rice
• Iams Cat Food
• Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs
• Tylenol Extra Strength Rapid Release Gelcaps
  

Several of the grocery stores in town have instructions on their websites of what to do if you have any of these products:

• Dierbergs - Customers may return the affected product to any Dierbergs for a full refund.
• Schnucks - Return the specified product to their nearest store for a full refund.
• Shop 'n Save - Product recall page last updated July 2007.

Check your stockpile for any of these products and then check out the specifics of each recall. Better safe than sorry!

Nestle Recalls Toll House Cookie Dough Products

Nestle is voluntarily recalling Toll House Refrigerated Cookie dough products. See Nestles' web site for a list of the products and more information.

Some people have reported getting sick after eating Nestle's raw cookie dough. I'm guilty of sneaking a bite of raw dough, but only after the kids have left the room. I hope they don't read this.

FDA Information on Peanut Product Recall

The list of peanut products recalled is growing daily. The FDA is providing a widget so companies and bloggers can put the recall information right on their web page. Check it out on the right.

I can hardly believe I haven't had any of the recalled products in my pantry. Make sure you check the list and your pantry shelves. Be safe!