FDA recalls this week

Below are two recalls issued this week. How can these happen?
Improper sanitation procedures, incomplete labelling, use of raw materials from outside the U.S. are part of cause. Lack of control in the manufacturing plants and lack of understanding of exactly what a control is and the training to make controls effective contribute to product recalls. How many of us are put at risk by improper controls?


Stay informed and stay healthy.
Rudy



Amy's Kitchen Inc. Issues Allergy Alert and Voluntary National Recall due to Possible Undeclared Milk in Tofu Scramble in a Pocket Sandwich; Lot Code H148 (November 7)Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:42:00 -0600
The products could cause an allergic reaction if consumed by any individuals allergic to milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to dairy products run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product. Consumers without milk allergies can safely consume the product.

Nestle Withdraws Nestle Farinha Lactea Cereal in the United States (November 3)Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:52:00 -0600
Nestle is withdrawing Nestle Farinha Lactea cereal in the United States. Nestle is taking this action as we have learned that the product may contain residual traces of a pesticide not currently approved for use on wheat in the U.S. While the pesticide is approved for use in Brazil and the noted levels are well below Brazilian standards, it is not used on wheat products in the United States and therefore there is no set standard for its presence in cereal. The pesticide is permitted in the United States on grain crops other than wheat.