Recall: In Safeway stores, Divina olives and Tabatchnick Yankee Bean Soup for possible Botulism
United Natural Foods, Inc. is recalling selected types of FoodMatch, Inc. Divina Stuffed Olives and Tabatchnick Yankee Bean Soup, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.
Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.
The following products have been recalled:
TABATCHNICK15 OZYANKEE BEAN SOUPUPC 07126229491DIVINA4 OZOLIVES,FETA CHEESE STUFFEDUPC 63172352780DIVINA4 OZOLIVES,BLUE CHEESE STUFFEDUPC 63172352790
Tabatchnick Yankee Bean Soup was distributed to the Safeway store in Corte Madera, CA. The date code affected states: Best If Used By 05 04 14. This date code sold at other retail outlets has not been affected.
Divina Olives Stuffed with Feta Cheese were distributed to the stores identified below. The date code affected states: Best Used By: 11 JAN 2012.
SAFEWAY #05831606 N AVESPEARFISHSDSAFEWAY #15776520 S ACADEMY ROADCOLORADO SPRINGSCOSAFEWAY #16153325 28TH STREETBOULDERCOSAFEWAY #16447655 MCLAUGHLIN RDFALCONCOSAFEWAY #27611165 MAIN STLANDERWYSAFEWAY #279227152 MAIN STCONIFERCOSAFEWAY #29101632 HOVER ROADLONGMONTCO
Date code Best Used By: 11 JAN 2012 sold at other retail outlets has not been affected.
Divina Olives Stuffed with Blue Cheese were distributed to the following states: Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Nevada, South Dakota, Colorado and Wyoming through the following retail stores: Carrs, Safeway, Pavilion and Vons. The following date codes were affected:
Best Used By: 11 JAN 2012, Best Used By: 15 DEC 2011, Best Used By: 30 DEC 2011These date codes sold at other retail outlets have not been affected.
Tabatchnick Yankee Bean Soup is packaged in a red & white boxed container with black lettering and is approximately 15oz in size.
Divina Feta Cheese Stuffed Olives are packaged in plastic 4oz cup containers with a blue and yellow label.
Divina Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives are packaged in plastic 4oz cup containers with a blue label.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
These items have been recalled due to a lack of temperature control during the distribution process. UNFI inadvertently subjected the recall items to temperature ranges above those directed by the manufacturer.
Consumers who have purchased Tabatchnick Yankee Bean Soup, Divina Feta Cheese Stuffed Olives, or FoodMatch Inc. Divina Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives should not consume these products and are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Lisa Madsen of the Company at 1-401-528-8634, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Expanded Recall on Divina Stuffed Olives for Botulism
United Natural Foods, Inc. is recalling selected types of FoodMatch, Inc. Divina Stuffed Olives, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.
Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.
The following products have been recalled:
DIVINA 4 OZ OLIVES,FETA CHEESE STUFFED UPC 63172352780
DIVINA 4 OZ OLIVES,BLUE CHEESE STUFFED UPC 63172352790Divina Olives Stuffed with Feta Cheese were distributed to the stores identified below. The date codes affected states: Best Used By: 11 JAN 2012 and Best Used By: 1 FEB 2012.
SAFEWAY #05831606 N AVESPEARFISHSDSAFEWAY #15776520 S ACADEMY ROADCOLORADO SPRINGSCOSAFEWAY #16153325 28TH STREETBOULDERCOSAFEWAY #16447655 MCLAUGHLIN RDFALCONCOSAFEWAY #27611165 MAIN STLANDERWYSAFEWAY #279227152 MAIN STCONIFERCOSAFEWAY #29101632 HOVER ROADLONGMONTCO SAFEWAY #08537625 OLD GEORGETOWN ROADBETHESDAMDSAFEWAY #094212 WEST WASHINGTON STMIDDLEBURGVASAFEWAY #12838646 RICHMOND HIGHWAYALEXANDRIAVASAFEWAY #16069596 OLD KEENE MILL RDBURKEVASAFEWAY #16685510 NORBECK ROADROCKVILLEMDSAFEWAY #195614939 SHADY GROVE ROADROCKVILLEMDSAFEWAY #265043150 BROADLANDS PLAZAASHBURNVASAFEWAY #40025727 BURKE CENTERBURKEVASAFEWAY #4205415 14TH STREET SEWASHINGTONDC
Date codes Best Used By: 11 JAN 2012 and Best Used By: 1 FEB 2012 sold at other retail outlets have not been affected because the products were not exposed to a lack of refrigeration controls.
Divina Olives Stuffed with Blue Cheese were distributed to the following states: Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Nevada, South Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington DC through the following retail stores: Genuardis, Carrs, Safeway, Pavilion and Vons. The following date codes were affected:
Best Used By: 11 JAN 2012, Best Used By: 15 DEC 2011, Best Used By: 30 DEC 2011, Best Used By: 1 FEB 2012
These date codes sold at other retail outlets have not been affected because the products were not exposed to a lack of refrigeration controls.
Divina Feta Cheese Stuffed Olives are packaged in plastic 4oz cup containers with a blue and yellow label.
Divina Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives are packaged in plastic 4oz cup containers with a blue label.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
These items have been recalled due to a lack of temperature control during the distribution process. UNFI inadvertently subjected the recall items to temperature ranges above those directed by the manufacturer.
Consumers who have purchased FoodMatch Inc. Divina Feta Cheese Stuffed Olives, or FoodMatch Inc. Divina Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives should not consume these products and are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Lisa Madsen of the Company at 1-401-528-8634, Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm.
