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notyard
08-19-2009, 04:39 PM
FDA recall:

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Frozen Culinary Circle™ Gourmet Macaroni And Cheese
Recalled Due To Possible Listeria Contamination


Contact:
Susie Bell
Susan.Bell@supervalu.com
952.828.4356
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 14, 2009 - Minneapolis – SUPERVALU INC.® (NYSE:SVU) is voluntarily recalling frozen Culinary Circle™ Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese products because they may have the potential to be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes. The products are found in the frozen foods section in a 38 oz. package and were sold at SUPERVALU-owned stores including Acme®, Albertsons®, biggs®, Cub Foods®, Farm Fresh®, Hornbacher’s®, Jewel-Osco®, Lucky®, Shaw’s/Star Market™, Shop ‘n Save®, and Shoppers Food & Pharmacy® in all of the states where they operate.The possibility for contamination was identified through routine sampling of the product at the manufacturing facility. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the identified product. However, because the safety of customers is a top priority and out of an abundance of caution, SUPERVALU has voluntarily recalled the product. This product recall includes all: Product Name and Description: Culinary Circle Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese, a frozen product, 38 oz. package UPC#: 41130 38704 Customers who have purchased the affected product can bring it back to their SUPERVALU-owned store for a full refund or exchange. Customers with questions can contact SUPERVALU Inc. at 877.932.7948. Customers who have health-related concerns should contact their physician.

notyard
01-21-2010, 06:49 AM
FDA class II recall still in progress:

PRODUCT
Gourmet Macaroni & Cheese sold frozen with heating instructions on the outer cardboard carton; inside is a heat & serve tray with a plastic overwrap. Labeled KEEP FROZEN COOK THOROUGHLY, NET WT 38 oz (2 LB 6 oz). CULINARY CIRCLE; Product of CANADA. Bake directly from frozen. Do not refreeze if thawed. Cooking instructions state "Conventional oven heating directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Remove tray from package. Life corner of film on container and place on baking sheet on middle oven rack (DO not place directly on oven racks). 2. Bake for 40 minutes. 3. Remove film and continue baking, uncovered 10-15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 F on an instant read thermometer and cheese is golden brown. 4. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving. For food safety, cook to an internal temperature of 160 F as measured by a food thermometer in several spots. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR MICROWAVE OR TOASTER OVENS." Recall # F-1078-2010
CODE
All lots
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Supervalu, Inc., Eden Prairie, MN, by press release on August 14, 2009.
Manufacturer: Tomasso Corp., Baie-D'Urfe, Canada. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Frozen Culinary Circle Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese products may have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
29,376 Units
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide