July 2, 2009 – CPI Foods, Inc of Dallas, TX is recalling approximately 15,000 (net wt. 20g) packets of non fat dry milk because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

Non Fat Dry Milk packets are components of CPI Foods shelf stable meal kits distributed to various community service companies in Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, West Virginia, North Carolina, Nevada, and Kentucky.  These community service companies deliver CPI Foods shelf stable meal kits to consumers in their homes.  The meal kits are packaged in small white boxes that have no identifying information and contain single-serve food items.  Distribution of affected kits began in May 1, 2009.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with these products.

This recall was initiated after Plainview Milk Products Association announced a voluntary recall of it’s Instant Non Fat Dry Milk because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Consumers who have any meal kits or Non Fat Dry Milk packets are urged to destroy them.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 214-634-9559, or visit www.cpifoods.com to see a list of the meals that contain the Non Fat Dry Milk.

Bloomingdale, IL – July 2, 2009 – NOW Foods has issued a voluntary recall for NOW Foods products containing whey protein concentrate due to potential Salmonella contamination.  This is an extension of the voluntary recall being conducted by the company’s supplier Plainview Milk Products Cooperative. NOW Foods has not received any reports of illness related to whey protein concentrate. 

The products being recalled include 12 products and 29 lots. The lot numbers listed below are the only ones affected and should not be consumed. Customers should return the product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.

 

Description	LotNumber	Description	LotNumber
WHEY PROTEIN STRAWBERRY         SAMPLE  1.5 OZ	1125277	WHEY PROTEIN VANILLA ECONOMY  2 LB	1066010
		WHEY PROTEIN VANILLA ECONOMY  2 LB	1105099
WHEY PROTEIN VANI W/GLUTAMINE  2 LB	1104205	WHEY PROTEIN VANILLA ECONOMY  2 LB	1111224
WHEY PROTEIN VANI W/GLUTAMINE  2 LB	1138473	WHEY PROTEIN VANILLA ECONOMY  2 LB	1120740
WHEY PROTEIN STRAWBERRY   2 LB	1096802	WHEY PROTEIN VANILLA ECONOMY  2 LB	1126435
WHEY PROTEIN STRAWBERRY   2 LB	1118249	WHEY PROTEIN VANILLA ECONOMY  2 LB	1128103
WHEY PROTEIN STRAWBERRY   2 LB	1130735	WHEY PROTEIN VANILLA ECON  5 LB	1072310
WHEY PROTEIN STRAWBERRY   5 LB	1100801	WHEY PROTEIN VANILLA ECON  5 LB	1091869
WHEY PROTEIN STRAWBERRY   5 LB	1125175	WHEY PROTEIN VANILLA ECON  5 LB	1104456
WHEY PROTEIN CHOCOLATE  2 LB	1096905	WHEY PROTEIN VANILLA ECON  5 LB	1125864
WHEY PROTEIN CHOCOLATE  2 LB	1118272	WHEY PROTEIN VANILLA ECON  5 LB	1126697
WHEY PROTEIN CHOCOLATE  2 LB	1119987	WHEY PROTEIN CHOCOLATE  10 LB	1122354
WHEY PROTEIN STRAWBERRY  10 LB	1122314	WHEY PROTEIN VANILLA 10 LB	1103924
WHEY PROTEIN CHOCOLATE ECON  5 LB	1119067	WHEY PROTEIN VANILLA 10 LB	1122072
WHEY PROTEIN CHOCOLATE ECON  5 LB	1125189	PRO GAINER VANILLA 8 LB	1118203

 

NOW Foods has provided information on the voluntary recall to all retail customers nationwide who purchased the specific lots regarding this voluntary recall via fax, phone or mail.

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

NOW Foods is a nationwide manufacturer and distributor of dietary supplements and natural foods that has been GMP certified by Natural Products Association since 2000. 

Consumers with additional questions may call the NOW Foods Customer Service Department at 1-888-NOWFOODS (1-888-669-3663) extensions 268, 317, or 318.