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Recalls and Alerts: May 6, 2011

Here is today’s list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals, allergy alerts and miscellaneous compliance issues. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.

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United States

  • Allergy Alert: Tri-State Bakery, LLC (Amarillo, TX) recalls 24-ounce white and wheat breads purchased prior to May 2, 2011 (see recall notice for detailed list of products), because the bread may contain undeclared soy flour, soy lecithin, and milk. The recalled breads were distributed through retail stores in Texas (except for El Paso Area), New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma, Kansas and Arizona.
  • Allergy Alert: Nut Bar Company Inc. (Wyoming, MI) recalls GFS Pecan Pieces (40-oz. packages; Lot #095 1094), because they may contain undeclared walnuts instead of pecans. The recalled product was distributed through Gordon Food Service’s Shepherdsvilly, KY distribution center to restaurants and GFS Marketplace Stores in Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Montana, Ohio, Tennessee, and West Virginia.
  • Allergy Alert: Stir the Pot, LLC (Louisville, KY) recalls J. Gumbo’s Drunken Chicken-Dark Chicken With Stewed Tomatoes (9-lb bags; Batch #2401), J. Gumbo’s Chicken Zydeco-Dark Chicken Meat in a Sweet Chili Sauce (9-lb. bags; Batch #Z020), J. Gumbo’s Voodoo Chicken-Dark Meat Chicken With Tomato Sauce and Spices (9-lb bags; Batch #VD 3242) and J. Gumbo’s Red Hot Chicken-Dark Chicken in Hot Sauce (9-lb. bags; Batch #RH-Y042), because the products contain undeclared fish protein in the form of anchovy puree. The recalled products were manufactured between March 28, 2011 and April 28, 2011 and were shipped to distributors for foodservice use in Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee.
  • Allergy Alert: Butterfield Foods (Noblesville, IN) recalls barbecue beef, pork and chicken products, because they contain undeclared soy. The recalled products were manufactured between April 2, 2010 and May 5, 2011 and were distributed to retail establishments and restaurants in Indiana under the Butterfield Foods and Amish Classic brands.
  • Food Safety Recall Update: Taylor Farms Pacific, Inc. (Tracy, CA) has corrected its earlier recall notice for products containing grape tomatoes to include updated product and distribution information. Please see the recall notice for a detailed list of recalled items and distribution details. USDA  has released an updated retail distribution list for the recalled products that fall under its jurisdiction. Separately, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation has confirmed that the recalled salad products were distributed to companies in the Pacific Northwest that supply products to Alaska. Please see the Alaska Press Release for details. Colorado has posted a list of recalled grape tomato products that were sold in Safeway, King Soopers and City Market stores in that state.
  • Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall: American Regent recalls Caffeine & Sodium Benzoate Injection, USP, 250mg/mL, 2 mL Single Dose Vial (NDC # 0517-2502-10, Lot #0084, Exp Date February, 2012; Lot #0084 only), because some of the vials may contain visible particulates. The recalled product was distributed to wholesalers and distributors nationwide.
  • Shellfishing Areas Closed (New York): The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has temporarily closed particular areas in the Town of Huntington to shellfish harvesting, after shellfish samples collected from western Shinnecock Bay tested positive for saxitoxin, a marine biotoxin that causes paralytic shellfish poisoning.

Canada

  • Allergy Alert Update: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued an expanded Alert to include additional product codes of Doctor’s CarbRite Diet Chocolate Brownie Bars (56.7g/2-oz. pkgs; Lot #EXP101211, EXP040211, EXP080811, EXP080911, and EXP041012), which have been recalled because they may contain undeclared peanuts. The product may have been distributed nationally.
  • Allergy Alert: Quality Natural Foods Ltd. (Scarborough, ON) recalls Quality brand Super Tasty Rasmalai (1Kg & 4Kg), because the product contains undeclared sulphites. The recalled products were distributed nationally.
  • Outbreak Alert: An acute gastrointestinal illness – suspected to be Norovirus – has struck 20 travelers and 16 staff members at the Chateau Lake Louise resort hotel in Alberta. The afflicted hotel guests were quarantined in their rooms for 48 hours after their symptoms subsided, while sick staff members were told to remain at home. Kitchen staff were instructed to stay home for 48 hours after their symptoms subsided.

Europe

  • Allergy Alert (Finland): Inex Partners Oy withdraws Rainbow Grilled Vegetables, 450g pkg (Product of Belgium; Batch code L1048-2; Best Before 17.08.2012), because the product contains undeclared milk protein and wheat gluten.
  • Food Safety Alert (Netherlands): Inproba asks consumers to discard Inproba Creamy Coconut Milk (250 ml; Expiration date 3/9/2012), because the product might spoil before the indicated expiration date. No other production lots are affected by this warning.
  • Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Moughal Imports Ltd. recalls TRS Whole Brown Lentil (Lot No. P100218; Best before 28/12-2012) and Natco Green Lentil (Lot #090211 14547; Best before 28/2-2013), after glyphosate was detected at levels above the permitted amount.
  • Food Withdrawal (Denmark): Ello-Food ApS withdraws Life brand Chestnut Flour (Product of Italy; Best Before 30/6-2011; Lot #266.10 and 245.10) after mold was found in the product by the Italian supplier.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

  • Food Poisoning Illness/Death (India): An eighteen-year old girl died in hospital due to food poisoning after sharing a meal with her family. The girl’s two teenaged sisters and their father also suffered from diarrhea, but are out of danger.

Latin America and the Caribbean

  • Food Safety Enforcement Action (El Salvador): Bonamesa Packing has been ordered to halt production of sausages after Clostridium perfringens was found in samples of the company’s sausages. The action comes after the company failed to implement recommended improvements to its hygienic practices and operations. Clostridium perfringens is the third leading cause of food poisoning in El Salvador, according to the Deputy Minister of Health.
Some supermarket chains post recall notices on their web sites for the convenience of customers. To see whether a recalled food was carried by your favorite supermarket, follow the live link to the supermarket’s recall web site.

*The Kroger umbrella encompasses numerous supermarket, marketplace and convenience store chains, listed on the Kroger corporate home page.

Recalls and Alerts: May 4, 2011

Here is today’s list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals, allergy alerts and miscellaneous compliance issues. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.

If you would like to receive automatic email alerts for all new articles posted on eFoodAlert, please submit your request using the sidebar link.

United States

  • Allergy Alert: The Raymond-Hadley Corp. (Spencer, NY) expands its earlier recall of Better Batter Mixes to include #1 Gluten Free Chocolate Cake Mix (Lot #33310-4) and #1 Gluten Free White Cake Mix (Lot #33310-4), because the products may contain undeclared milk.
  • Allergy Alert: Tops Markets advises consumers that Smithfield Pork Fillet with Portabella Mushrooms, 27.2 oz (UPC 7080074210; Code dates 2/10/2011 through 4/23/2011) has been recalled due to an incomplete ingredient listing on the label.
  • Food Safety Recall: Flowers Foods (Thomasville, GA) recalls the following products (Best By date codes of May 11th 0355 119 and May 12th 0355 120), because the products may contain small pieces of metal: Cobblestone Mill 16 oz. 100% Whole Wheat Bread, Natural Grains Honey Wheat English Muffins, Nature’s Own Light Multi Grain English Muffins, Nature’s Own 100% Whole Wheat English Muffins, Nature’s Own Honey Wheat English Muffins, and Sweetbay 100% Whole Wheat English Muffins. The recalled products may have been distributed to supermarkets and retail grocers in the following states and regions: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia,West Virginia, Southern California, southwest Colorado, southern Illinois, southeastern Kansas, south and central Nevada, southern New Jersey, southern Ohio, southern Pennsylvania, and extreme southwestern Utah. Some of the products were sold in Publix supermarkets and Walmart stores.
  • Food Safety Recall: Porky Products (Carteret, NJ) recalls Salted Smoked Split Herring “Bloaters” (Imported from Canada; 18 lb boxes; Lot #274 10), because the uneviscerated product has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. The recalled Bloaters were sold in supermarkets in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, North Carolina, Maryland and Pennsylvania from April 14-28, 2011.
  • Food Safety Recall: Safeway recalls Kabobs made using grape tomatoes supplied by Taylor Farms, because the grape tomatoes, which were sourced from Six L’s, may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled kabobs were sold between April 26, 2011 and May 3, 2011 and have a Sell By Date up to and including May 3, 2011. The kabobs were sold in Safeway, Vons, Pavilions and Pak N Save stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota and Southwest Washington State. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of recalled Kabob varieties.
  • Food Safety Recall: Trader Joe’s recalls Trader Joe’s Splendido Little Tomatoes (Packed On Dates: 11 AL 16 and 11 AL 17), because the product was packed on a shared line with tomatoes from a different farm that may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall affects Splendido Little Tomatoes sold in Trader Joe’s locations in CT, DC, DE, , IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NE, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, WA & VA (only Alexandria, Centrevill, Fairfax, Falls Church, Reston & Sprinfield stores).
  • Bottled Water Safety Recall: Mountain Pure Water Company recalls Mountain Pure bottled drinking water, 16.9 fl. oz.,(Best By 2-27-2013 MPWA or Best By 2-28-2013 MPWA), after the Arkansas Department of Health finds biological (mold) contamination in a sample. The recall includes water ordered by the city of Clinton for use during disaster response efforts.
  • Pet Treat Safety Recall: Keys Manufacturing Co., Inc. (Paris, IL) recalls Pig Ears for Pet Treats (100-count cases packed in cardboard boxes and shipped between Sept. 27-Oct. 6, 2010; Nov. 1-Nov. 29, 2010; and Jan. 3-Jan. 25, 2011), due to Salmonella contamination. One illness (a dog in Missouri) has been linked to the treats. The products were sold to distributors in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Missouri, Iowa, Ohio, Illinois, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Texas and Minnesota. No lot numbers or date codes have been specified.
  • Alcohol Prep Pad Safety Recall (Update): Rite Aid Pharmacy advises consumers that Smith and Nephew has expanded its earlier recall of Skin-Prep Wipes, manufactured by H&P Industries (d.b.a. Triad Group), because the recalled products were made in the same facility as other product that was potentially contaminated with bacteria (Bacillus cereus). Please refer to the Rite Aid notice for a detailed list of recalled products.
  • Water Safety Advisory (Kansas): Kansas Department of Health and Environment advises the public that it continues to find elevated levels of E. coli at some sites in Hog Creek (near Basehor).
  • Water Safety Advisory (Washington): The Washington State Department of Health has closed much of Samish Bay to shellfish harvesting, due to high levels of fecal coliform bacteria.

Canada

  • Allergy Alert: Boulangerie, pâtisserie, charcuterie, fromage Lachenaie (Terrebonne, QC) recalls Raspberry Pie, Strawberry Pie, Apple Pie and Blueberry Pie, due to the presence of undeclared eggs.
  • OTC Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall: Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals Inc. recalls all lots of Omega Alpha Kidney Flush, due to the omission of cautionary and warning statements on the product label. The recalled product was sold at retail locations in Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia and Alberta.

Europe

  • Allergy Alert: Magasins Monoprix recalls Monoprix Filet de Poulet Rôti Cuit au Four Nature, 150g (Lot # L11109, Best By 06/05/2011) (Monoprix Organic Oven-Roasted Chicken Fillet, 150g), because the product contains undeclared milk, eggs and celery.
  • Outbreak Alert (UK): Twenty-eight patients in three wards at Sandwell General Hospital have been infected with Norovirus. Health officials have closed six wards to visitors in an effort to contain the outbreak.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.0574): Procymidone in tomatoes from Spain; distributed to Hungary.
  • Pet Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.0575): Aflatoxins in white sunflower seeds from Egypt; distributed to Belgium.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.0577): Parasitic infestation with Anisakis of chilled swordfish from Spain; distributed to Italy.
  • Animal Feed Safety Notification (EU #2011.0578): Salmonella Agona in fishmeal from Germany; distributed to Belgium.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

  • Food Safety Alert (Hong Kong): The Centre for Food Safety urges members of the public not to consume two consignments of Buckhaven Shellfish razor clams imported from Scotland, because the shellfish may be contaminated with phycotoxins (diarrhetic shellfish poisoning). The imported shellfish were sold on May 1st at Union Marine Products Trading Co. in the Aberdeen Wholesale Fish Market.
  • Bottled Water Safety Alert (Saudi Arabia): The Saudi Food & Drug Authority warns members of the public not to consume Ouyun Makkah Factory Potable Water (Jeddah Province), after analysis of the water revealed that it exceeded the maximum allowed limit of Bromate.
  • Food Safety Alert (Vietnam): The National Institute of Nutrition reports that food samples recently taken from four major markets in Ha Noi revealed that many of the samples contained lead.
  • Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall (Hong Kong & Macao): Healthcare Pharmascience Ltd recalls Cyclovax Cream 5% (Lot #44254; manufactured in Cyprus), after lab analysis revealed that the active ingredient (aciclovir) was only present at 3.2% instead of the claimed 5%. The recalled product is a prescription topical antiviral drug for treatment of herpes simplex virus skin infections.
  • Cosmetic Product Safety Recall (Saudi Arabia): The Saudi Food & Drug Authority recalls Hadidah cosmetic product, after several samples are found to contain high percentages of lead and arsenic.
  • Outbreak Alert (Japan): A woman was the third person to die as a result of eating a raw meat dish contaminated with E. coli O111. Fifty-six people have been infected with the outbreak strain, which has been traced to meat served at outlets of the restaurant chain run by Foods Forus Co (Kanazawa). At a news conference, a company spokesperson confirmed that the company had not conducted hygiene inspections of its raw meat supplier (a Tokyo-based wholesaler) for the last two years.
  • Outbreak Alert (Rwanda): Twenty-six people were hospitalized after drinking contaminated milk supplied by the owner of the Seeds of Peace restaurant on the shores of Lake Muhazi. Ten of the victims were students or staff at Gahini College and obtained the milk from the school canteen; the others consumed the milk at the Seeds of Peace restaurant.
  • Outbreak Alert (Israel): Eighteen children at the Neve Tzuf day care center have been hospitalized with symptoms that could either be due to pesticide exposure or food poisoning.
  • Food Safety Inspections (Taiwan): Taiwan FDA officials report that 15 out of 37 bakeries inspected by the agency need to improve their sanitation; one of the bakeries failed to meet even the minimum standards of hygiene. A common infraction were the mixing of raw with cooked food and placing food on the floor.

Australia and New Zealand

  • Outbreak Alert (New Zealand): About 200 people at five Northland rest homes have been infected since April 20th with what is suspected to be Norovirus. The five homes are urging non-essential visitors to stay away in order to help contain the spread of the outbreak.

Some supermarket chains post recall notices on their web sites for the convenience of customers. To see whether a recalled food was carried by your favorite supermarket, follow the live link to the supermarket’s recall web site.

Recalls and Alerts: April 17, 2011

Here is today’s list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals, allergy alerts and miscellaneous compliance issues. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.

If you would like to receive automatic email alerts for all new articles posted on eFoodAlert, please submit your request using the sidebar link.

United States

  • Allergy Alert: Organic Food Bar, Inc. (Fullerton, CA) recalls Chocolatey Chocolate Chip RAW Organic Food Bars (Lot #3071210 & 2071210, exp 12 Jul 2011; Lot #02081610 & 01081610, exp. 08/11; Lot #04092710, exp. 27 Sep 2011), because they may contain undeclared peanut proteins. The recalled product was distributed nationally in the United States and Canada through retail stores, mail order and direct delivery.
  • Allergy Alert: La Fiesta Food Products, Inc. recalls all La Fiesta brand and Mi Pueblo brand Dried Shredded Shrimp products, because the products contain undeclared sulfites.
  • Food Safety Recall: B&M, Inc. (Mount Vernon, MO) recalls Archer Farms Ground Turmeric, 2.6 oz. (Lot numbers 1740901A, Best By 6/23/2011; 2180902A, Best By 8/6/11; 2780906A, Best By 10/5/2011; 2920903A, Best By 10/19/11; 3060903A, Best By 11/2/2011; 0071003A, Best By1/7/2012), because the product contains excessive levels of lead. The recalled Ground Turmeric was distributed to Target retails stores nationwide, and was sold from June 2009 to February 2010 in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI.
  • Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall: Ortho-McNeil Neurologics Division recalls TOPAMAX®, 100mg tablets (Lot #0KG110, Exp 06-2010; and Lot #0LG222, Exp. 09-2012), after receiving consumer complaints of an uncharacteristic odor thought to be caused by trace amounts of TBA (2,4,6 tribromoanisole). The recalled TOPAMAX® tablets were distributed in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
  • Food Safety Advisory (Connecticut): The Department of Public Health releases an updated guide on safely eating fish caught in Connecticut, including in Long Island Sound.
  • Food Safety Recall/Outbreak Investigation Update: On Friday, March 25th, the Rhode Island Department of Health issued a recall of all baked goods from DeFusco’s Bakery in Johnston. The recalled products have been implicated in a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 77 residents of Rhode Island and one person in Massachusetts. Forty-six of the cases have been lab-confirmed; 29 people were hospitalized, and two people have died as a result of their infection.
  • Norovirus Outbreak Alert (Hawaii): Cholo’s Homestyle Mexican Restaurant (Haleiwa, HI) closed temporarily after the restaurant was found to be the source of an outbreak of norovirus gastroenteritis that has sickened as many as 42 people. The restaurant has since reopened after undertaking a clean-up.
  • Foodborne Illness Outbreak Investigation (Indiana): An unspecified number of Indiana State University (ISU) students and employees developed gastroenteritis after consuming food at the April 4th Ethics and Social Responsibility Conference at ISU. Sodexo, the ISU food service provider, has denied that contaminated food is to blame for the illnesses.
  • Food Recall: Food City advises its customers that Bakers Bright Sheen (Gallon bottles) has been recalled.
  • Food Recall: Price Chopper recalls Price Chopper Sour Neon Worms (6 oz., Code date 3103561), because the packages contain another candy, Spearmint Leaves.

Canada

  • Allergy Alert: Organic Food Bar, Inc. (Fullerton, CA) recalls Chocolatey Chocolate Chip flavour Raw Organic Food Bars, due to the presence of undeclared peanuts. The Allergy Alert first issued by CFIA on March 17th has been expanded to include all of the following lot codes: 01081610, 2071210, 04092710, 3071210, and 02081610. The recalled product is known to have been distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Quebec and Ontario, and may be distributed nationally.
  • Allergy Alert: Olympic Distributors recalls Sparkle Dried Bean Curd Sheet, 170g, due to the presence of undeclared sulphites. The recalled product was distributed through retailers in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
  • Allergy Alert: Diners Express (Senneterre, QC) recalls several sandwiches, subs and snacks, because the products may contain undeclared milk, wheat or soy. The recalled products were sold in a number of retail establishments in Abitibi.
  • Food Safety Recall: Charcuterie La Tour Eiffel recalls Summersweet Fine Foods seafood mousses and dips, because the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The following products, which were sold in various sizes at retail locations nationally, have been recalled: Smoked Salmon & Spinach Mousse; Mousse Smoked Salmon & Spinach; Smoked Salmon & Dill Mousse; Dip Crab & Roasted Red Pepper; Dip Lobster & Shrimp; Smoked Salmon & Roasted Artichoke Dip; and Dip Crab & Three Cheese.

Europe

  • Food Safety Alert (Denmark): The Danish Food Authority warns the public that meat and meat products sold from Kappendrupvej 12, 5450 Otterup came from animals that were not subject to control by food authorities either before or after slaughter. Furthermore, the animals from which the meat came were slaughtered without authorization and in dirty and poorly maintained premises. Anyone who purchased meat or meat products from this premises should discard it.
  • Food Safety Alert (Denmark): The Danish Food Authority warns the public that Riz Gluant Noir Perfume, 1kg (Product of Thailand, via France; Best Before 17/2-2012; Lot #100217 122 000 331), contains black dye that has not been approved for use in rice.
  • Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Jinghua shop recalls Black Rice, 400g (Schwarzer reis; Product of China, via Germany; Best before 12.2011), because the rice contains the dye Black PN, which is not approved for use in rice.
  • Consumer Product Safety Recall (Denmark): SCANPAN A/S recalls SCANPAN Black Nylon Palette Knife (Made in China), sold in hardware stores throughout Denmark, because the tools release primary aromatic amines at quantities above the permitted threshold.
  • Outbreak Alert (UK): Dorset County Hospital has closed two wards to new admissions due to an outbreak of norovirus gastroenteritis that has affected more than 20 patients in the Barnes and Day Lewis wards. The public has been asked to avoid any non-essential visits to the hospital.
  • Allergy Alert Notification (EU #2011.0500): Undeclared egg in shell pasta from Croatia; distributed to Slovenia.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.0501): Mercury in chilled swordfish (Xiphias gladius) loins from Chile; distributed to Belgium, France and Germany.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.0502): Unauthorized ivermectin in corned beef from Brazil; distributed to the United Kingdom.
  • Allergy Alert Notification (EU #2011.0503): Undeclared milk ingredient in broth of vegetables in grains from Greece; distributed to Cyprus.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.0504): Salmonella Mbandaka in sesame seeds from Turkey; distributed to Austria.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.0505): Yersinia enterocolitica in radicchio from Italy, via the United Kingdom; distributed to Norway.
  • Allergy Alert Notification (EU #2011.0506): Traces of milk ingredient in vegetarian margarine from Greece; distributed to Cyprus.
  • Allergy Alert Notiifcation (EU #2011.0507): Undeclared milk ingredient in chocolate cake mixture from Greece; distributed to Cyprus.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.0508): Parasitic infestation with Anisakis of chilled anchovy (Engraulis enchrasicholus) from Croatia; distributed to Italy.
  • Food Safety Notification (EU #2011.0509): Salmonella Dublin in chilled veal meat from the Netherlands; distributed to Denmark.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

  • Pharmaceutical Product Recall (Hong Kong): Actavis (China) Holding Limited recalls Amitriptyline Tablets, 10mg (Imported from the U.K.; Batch No. AA750), due to a printing error in some labels, resulting in incorrect indication of expiry dates.

Latin America and the Caribbean

  • Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall: Ortho-McNeil Neurologics Division recalls TOPAMAX®, 100mg tablets (Lot #0KG110, Exp 06-2010; and Lot #0LG222, Exp. 09-2012), after receiving consumer complaints of an uncharacteristic odor thought to be caused by trace amounts of TBA (2,4,6 tribromoanisole). The recalled TOPAMAX® tablets were distributed in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Some supermarket chains post recall notices on their web sites for the convenience of customers. To see whether a recalled food was carried by your favorite supermarket, follow the live link to the supermarket’s recall web site.

*The Kroger umbrella encompasses numerous supermarket, marketplace and convenience store chains, listed on the Kroger corporate home page.