Recall For Various Chunks of Energy Products due to Listeria

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Products impacted by the recall include Natural Grocery bulk food brand labeled as follows:

CHUNKS OF ENERGY CAROB GREENS

Packed On dates: 155-14, 167-14, 175-14

CHUNKS OF ENERGY DATE / FLAX /TURMERIC

Packed On dates: 125-14, 133-14, 147-14, 155-14, 170-14, 181-14

Packed On dates appear near the bottom of the label affixed to each bag.

These products were repackaged by Natural Grocers and sold in small bags in the refrigerated bulk foods section of the stores. A black and white printed label is affixed to each bag. The product was distributed only to Natural Grocers 84 stores located in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

Consumers can find the specific locations of Natural Grocers stores at: http://www.naturalgrocers.com/store-locations.

Consumers who have purchased this item are urged to not eat the product, and to dispose of it or return it to the store where it was originally purchased for credit.

This precautionary action was taken because the products contain Carob Powder that was part of Ciranda Inc.’s Organic Carob powder recall. Ciranda Inc.’s Organic Carob powder was used as an ingredient in the Chunks of Energy products listed above.

Consumers with questions may contact the company by calling Customer Service at 303-986-4600, ext. 531 Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Mountain Standard Time or by using the web contact form at http

Recall in Dallas TX: Turmeric Powder Contaminated With Lead

Recall in Dallas TX: Turmeric Powder Contaminated With Lead

FAHMAN ENTERPRISES INC. of Dallas, TX is voluntarily recalling PRAN TURMERIC POWDER because it was found to contain high levels of lead that could cause health problems to consumers, particularly infants, small children, and pregnant women if consumed. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product contained high levels of lead (48 ppm) based on sampling by The Food and Drug Administration.

Lead can accumulate in the body over time. Too much can cause health problems, including delayed mental and physical development and learning deficiencies. Pregnant women, infants and young children especially should avoid exposure to lead. People concerned about blood lead levels should contact their physician or health clinic to ask about testing.

THE PRAN TURMERIC POWDER 400g IS PACKAGED IN A TRANSPARENT PLASTIC FLEXIBLE BAG WITH BEST BEFORE 25 JAN 15 AND BARCODE 8 3173000502 3.

No complaints have been reported to date.

The recalled product was distributed in the city of Dallas, TX to retail stores between the dates of July 2013 to September 2013.

Consumers who have purchased PRAN TURMERIC POWDER are urged not to consume the product and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at TEL 214 597 5133, Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm, CDT.

Turmeric Recalled with High Levels of Lead

OnTime Distribution Inc. of Brooklyn, NY, is voluntarily recalling PRAN brand Spice Powder TURMERIC because it was found to contain high levels of lead that could cause health problems to consumers, particularly infants, small children, and pregnant women if consumed. Recent analysis of the product found that it contained lead levels as high as 28 and 42 parts per million

Lead can accumulate in the body over time. Too much can cause health problems, including delayed mental and physical development and learning deficiencies. Pregnant women, infants and young children especially should avoid exposure to lead. People concerned about blood lead levels should contact their physician or health clinic to ask about testing.

PRAN brand Spice Powder TURMERIC was distributed in New York and New Jersey through retail stores and direct delivery.

This product is packed in two different size clear plastic jars with yellow plastic lids: Net Wt. 8.82 oz./250 gm with UPC 8 31730 00551, and Net Wt. 14.1 oz./400 gm with UPC 8 46656 00209 4. The affected date codes are: BEST BEFORE: 26 OCT 14 and BEST BEFORE: 15 JAN 15.

One illness complaint has been received to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product contained high levels of lead based on sampling by New York State Health Department and private laboratory testing.

Consumers who have purchased PRAN brand Spice Powder TURMERIC are urged not to consume the product and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-718-417-1100, Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm ET.