Ortega Taco Product RECALL

B&G Foods Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Peanut And Almond In Product

 

Contact
Consumer:
877-929-2576
www.ortega.com

Media:
Ernest DelBuono
202-973-1318

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 14, 2014 – B&G Foods announced today it is voluntarily recalling certain Ortega Taco Seasoning Mix, Ortega Taco Sauce, Ortega Enchilada Sauce and Ortega Taco Kit products and certain Las Palmas Taco Seasoning Mix and Las Palmas Taco Sauce products after learning that one or more of the spice ingredients purchased from a third party supplier contain peanuts and almonds, allergens that are not declared on the products’ ingredient statements. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts and almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.  There is no health risk associated with these products for individuals without an allergy to peanuts or almonds.

This recall affects the following products:

Consumer UPC #	Size	Best By Date Range	Description
0 39000 00805 1	10oz	May 18, 2015 - Feb 10, 2016	Ortega Taco Dinner Kit
0 39000 00818 1	16.7oz	May 18, 2015 - Feb 10, 2016	Ortega Taco Dinner Kit
0 39000 00820 4	1.25 oz	Feb 18, 2016 - Nov 3, 2016	Ortega Taco Seasoning
0 39000 00821 1	3.75 oz	Feb 18, 2016 - Nov 3, 2016	Ortega Taco Seasoning  (3 Pack)
0 39000 00860 0	5 lb.	Feb 18, 2016 - Nov 3, 2016	Ortega Taco Meat Seasoning (Foodservice)
0 39000 00861 7	9 oz	Feb 18, 2016 - Nov 3, 2016	Ortega Taco Meat Seasoning (Foodservice)
0 39000 00890 7	8 oz	Feb 18, 2017  -  Nov 10, 2017	Ortega Taco Sauce - Mild
0 39000 00891 4	8 oz	Feb 18, 2017 - Nov 10, 2017	Ortega Taco Sauce - Hot
0 39000 01012 2	15.2oz	May 18, 2015 - Feb 10, 2016	Ortega Soft Taco Dinner Kit
0 39000 01892 0	8 oz	Feb 18, 2017 - Nov 10, 2017	Ortega Taco Sauce - Medium
0 39000 01893 7	16 oz	Feb 18, 2017 - Nov 10, 2017	Ortega Taco Sauce - Mild
0 39000 01894 4	16 oz	Feb 18, 2017 - Nov 10, 2017	Ortega Taco Sauce - Medium
0 41501 00806 5	9.15oz	May 18, 2015 - Feb 10, 2016	Ortega Whole Grain Taco Kit
0 41501 00824 9	1.25oz	Feb 18, 2016-Nov 3, 2016	Ortega 40% Less Sodium Taco Seasoning
0 41501 00832 4	5oz	May 18, 2015 - Feb 10, 2016	Ortega “Tacos for Two” Kit
0 41501 00882 9	144 g	15 MA 18- 16 FE 10	Ortega “Tacos for Two” Kit (Canada)
0 41501 00897 3	8 oz	Feb 18, 2017 - Nov 10, 2017	Ortega Green Taco Sauce - Mild
0 41501 00898 0	8 oz	Feb 18, 2017 - Nov 10, 2017	Ortega Enchilada Sauce
0 41501 00907 9	16 oz	Feb 18, 2017-Nov 10, 2017	Ortega Green Taco Sauce  -  Mild
0 41501 01014 3	13.6 oz	May 18, 2015-Feb 10, 2016	Ortega Whole Wheat Soft Taco Kit
0 41501 01015 0	21.3oz	May 18, 2015 - Feb 10, 2016	Ortega Grande Hard & Soft Taco Dinner Kit
0 41501 01058 7	15.9oz	May 18, 2015-Feb 10, 2016	Ortega Whole Grain/Whole Wheat  Hard & Soft Taco Kit
0 41501 01895 8	16 oz	Feb 18, 2017 - Nov 10, 2017	Ortega Taco Sauce - Hot
0 41501 08351 2	9.8oz	May 18, 2015 - Feb 10, 2016	Ortega Fiesta Flats Kit
0 41501 79811 9	3.75 oz	Feb 18, 2016-Nov 3, 2016	Las Palmas Taco Seasoning Packet (3 Pack)
0 41501 79812 6	106 g	16 FE 18 -  16 NO 03	Las Palmas Taco Seasoning Packets (3 Pack) (Canada)
0 41501 79890 4	8 oz	Feb 18, 2017-Nov 10, 2017	Las Palmas Taco Sauce (Mild)
0 41501 79990 1	226g	17 FE 18 - 17 NO 10	Las Palmas Taco Sauce (Mild) (Canada)
N/A	.33 oz	Feb 18, 2016 - Nov 3, 2016	Ortega Taco Sauce Packets (Foodservice)

The recalled products were distributed in retail stores and foodservice outlets nationwide.

This recall does not apply to any other sizes or varieties of Ortega Seasoning Mix or to any Ortega Seasoning Mixes in canisters, all of which are correctly labeled.  For example, this recall does not include Ortega Fajita Seasoning Mix, Ortega Fish Taco Seasoning Mix, Ortega Chili Seasoning Mix, Ortega Chipotle Seasoning Mix or Ortega Burrito Seasoning Mix, all of which are correctly labeled.  This recall also does not include any Las Palmas Enchilada Sauce, which is correctly labeled.

“The safety of our consumers is our number one priority.  We are committed to providing safe, quality products while observing the highest ethical standards in the conduct of our business,” said William Wright, Executive Vice President of Quality Assurance and R&D at B&G Foods.  “The core values that we’ve embodied since the company was founded in the 1800s — honesty, integrity and accountability — guide our actions as we take the appropriate measures to address this issue.”

This recall was initiated in consultation with the FDA after it was discovered that ingredients from a single supplier used in the affected products were contaminated with peanut and almond allergens. B&G Foods has since terminated its relationship with this supplier and is receiving these ingredients from other sources in anticipation of resuming production shortly.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.  Consumers with questions may contact the company’s recall hotline at 877-929-2576 from 8:00 a.m. ET to 8:00 p.m. ET, or visit www.ortega.com for additional information.

Baby Wipe RECALL ~ PLEASE SHARE

Nutek Disposables, Inc. Issues Alert Due to Potential Bacteria in Baby Wipes

Contact:
Consumer:
1-855-646-4351

Media:
Sean Wood
1-212-445-8310
swood@webershandwick.com

Hallie Bozzi
1-212-445-8276
hbozzi@webershandwick.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Oct. 25, 2014 — MCELHATTAN, PA — Nutek Disposables, Inc. of McElhattan, PA has initiated a nationwide voluntary product recall at the retail level of all lots of baby wipes that it manufactured under the brand names Cuties, Diapers.com, Femtex, Fred's, Kidgets, Member's Mark, Simply Right, Sunny Smiles, Tender Touch, and Well Beginnings, because some packages may contain bacteria. These wipes were distributed by Nutek prior to October 21, 2014 to the following retail stores: Walgreens, Sam's Club, Family Dollar, Fred's, and Diapers.com.

After receiving a small number of complaints of odor and discoloration, Nutek conducted microbial testing that showed the presence of a bacteria, called Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia), in some of these products. Soon after, on October 3, 2014 the company initiated a voluntary withdrawal of lots that had tested positive for the bacteria, as well as other baby wipes in the surrounding time frame. After some additional lots were tested, as a precautionary measure, Nutek believed it was a prudent decision to withdraw all its baby wipe products.

B. cepacia poses little medical risk to healthy people. However, people who have certain health problems like weakened immune systems or chronic lung diseases, particularly cystic fibrosis, may be more susceptible to infections with B. cepacia. If you believe you have a weakened immune system or chronic lung disease and you have used one of the affected wipe products, you should call your doctor promptly for medical advice.

As of October 3, 2014, the date of the original withdrawal, the company had received only one report of irritation. Numerous reports of complaints have since been received by the company that include rash, irritation, infections, fever, gastro-intestinal issues, and respiratory issues, though these reports have not been confirmed to be related to the use of these products.

The company has not identified the cause of the problem, but is continuing to investigate. In the interim, Nutek has stopped shipping baby wipes manufactured at the facility.

Nutek takes the safety of consumers and the quality of its products very seriously and is taking all appropriate steps to address the issue and ensure this does not happen again.

The company is working with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and the affected retailers and distributors throughout this process to address the issue.

Consumers who have purchased this product can return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-855-646-4351, Monday through Friday, 10 AM – 4 PM EDT.

Brand Name	Retailer	Lot Numbers of Product Manufactured by Nutek
Cuties	Internet and various retailers	All Lots
Diapers.com	Diapers.com	All Lots
Femtex	Family Dollar	All Lots
Fred's	Fred's	All Lots
Kidgets	Family Dollar	All Lots
Member's Mark	Sam's Club	All Lots
Simply Right	Sam's Club	All Lots
Sunny Smiles	Walgreens	All Lots
Tender Touch	Various retailers	All Lots
Well Beginnings*	Walgreens	Certain Lots±
*These lot numbers represent all lots manufactured by Nutek. There may be other lots that are made by manufacturers other than Nutek and that are not subject to this recall.

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Information obtained via http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm420426.htm 

Combi Car Seat Recall

 RECALL Subject : Child Restraint Webbing/FMVSS 213

Report Receipt Date: JUN 11, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13C002000
Component(s): CHILD SEAT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 33,139 

All Products Associated with this Recall 

Details 

12 Associated Documents 

Manufacturer: Combi USA, Inc.

SUMMARY:

Combi USA, Inc. (Combi) is recalling certain model 8220 (Coccoro) child restraints manufactured January 6, 2009, through December 5, 2012; model 8836 (Zeus 360) child restraints manufactured February 25, 2009, through May 24, 2012; and model 8815 (Zeus Turn) manufactured from July 15, 2007, through March 25, 2009. The harness webbing fails to meet minimum breaking strength requirements. Thus, these child seats fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems."

CONSEQUENCE:

In the event of a crash, a child may not be remain adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury.

REMEDY:

Combi will notify registered owners and provide free harness replacement kits along with repair instructions. The recall began during january 2014. Owners may contact Combi at 1-800-543-7734 or visit their website at www.combi-intl.com. The seats can continue to be used until the kits are made available.

NOTES:

Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.