Frugal Fritzie

In case you missed this in the news last week, I wanted to remind you a big recall that took place. Cargill voluntarily recalled over 36 Million Pounds of Ground Turkey after a salmonella outbreak killed one person in California and sickened dozens more in the following states: Alabama, Mississippi, California, Ohio, Michigan, Texas, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Go to Cargill’s site HERE to see which products are affected by the recall. Consumers with questions about recalled ground turkey products can contact Cargill’s consumer relations toll free telephone number (1-888-812-1646).

Unilever recently announced a limited recall of Skippy Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread and Skippy Reduced Fat Super Chunk Peanut Butter Spread, because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. These were distributed to retail outlets in Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.

The affected product, which is packaged in 16.3 oz plastic jars:

• UPCs:048001006812 and 048001006782 (located on the side of the jar’s label below the bar code.) Best-If-Used-By Dates:MAY1612LR1, MAY1712LR1, MAY1812LR1,MAY1912LR1, MAY2012LR1 and MAY2112LR1 (Stamped on the lid of the jar).

If you have the recalled Skippy Reduced Fat Peanut Butter Spread Unilever suggests to discard the product immediately and call them for a replacement coupon. You can contact the company at 1-800-453-3432, which is operational 24 hours a day, for information on the recall. In addition, a consumer services representative is available Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM EST. See more details from Unilever’s announcement HERE.

Kroger has recently recalled select packages of Pet Pride, Old Yeller and Kroger Value pet food sold at select Kroger locations & chain stores because the products may contain aflatoxin, which poses a health risk to pets.

• Kroger stores in the following states are included in this recall: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.
• Kroger Chain Stores included in the Recall: Dillons and Gerbes stores in Kansas and Missouri; Baker’s stores in Nebraska; Food 4 Less stores in Nebraska, Illinois and Indiana (Chicago area); and Jay C, Hilander, Owen’s, Pay Less and Scott’s stores in Illinois and Indiana.

Pet Foods Recalled:

• Pet Pride Cat Food sold in 3.5 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111088128
• Pet Pride Cat Food sold in 18 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111071357
• Pet Pride Tasty Blend Poultry & Seafood Cat Food sold in 3.5 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111088152
• Pet Pride Tasty Blend Poultry & Seafood Cat Food sold in 18 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111074580
• Pet Pride Kitten Formula Food sold in 3.5 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111071903
• Old Yeller Chunk Dog Food sold in 22 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111074566
• Old Yeller Chunk Dog Food sold in 50 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111074563
• Kroger Value Cat Food sold in 3 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111000018
• Kroger Value Chunk Dog Food sold in 15 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111071559
• Kroger Value Chunk Dog Food sold in 50 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code:1111000108

If you have any of the recalled pet food, return it to your store for a full refund or replacement. Or if you prefer, discard the pet food and call 1-800-632-6900 for more information. See more details on the recall HERE.

Rolaids recently had a recall, McNeil has voluntarily recalled select Rolaids products following consumer reports of foreign materials in the product, including metal and wood particles. See more information including how to get a Refund on the affected products on their site HERE. Products involved in the recall include:

ROLAIDS Extra Strength Softchews, Wild Cherry
ROLAIDS Extra Strength Softchews, Cherry
ROLAIDS Extra Strength plus Gas Softchews, Tropical Fruit
ROLAIDS Multi-Symptom plus Anti-Gas Softchews, Tropical Fruit

Packages containing frozen vegetables sold by Wal-Mart nationwide and Kroger stores in the Southeast may contain glass fragments, the supplier said Friday in announcing a voluntary recall.
While there have been no reports of injuries, the Pictsweet Co. of Bells, Tennessee, is advising the public not to eat the recalled store-brand vegetables because of the potential for harm.
According to Pictsweet, consumers should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
The voluntary recall covers the following items:

• Kroger 12-ounce Green Peas (UPC 11110 89736). Production Codes of 1440BU, 1440BV, 1440BW, and 1600BD
• Kroger 12-ounce Peas and Carrots (UPC 11110 89741). Production Codes of 1960BD and 1960BE.
• Great Value 12-ounce Steamable Sweet Peas (UPC 78742 08369). Best by dates of July 20, 2012; July 21, 2012
• Great Value 12-ounce Steamable Mixed Vegetables (UPC 78742 08026). Best by date of July 15, 2012.

You can contact Pictsweet with any questions at 1-800-367-7412, extension 417, from 9:00am-5:00pm Central Time, Monday through Friday.

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Abbott has Voluntarily Recalled Certain Similac Brand Powder Infant Formulas due to beetles & their larvae being found. The recall of these powder infant formulas includes:

• Certain Similac powder product lines offered in plastic containers.
• Certain Similac powder product lines offered in 8-ounce, 12.4-ounce and 12.9-ounce cans.

To immediately find out if the product in your possession is included in this recall, parents and caregivers should visit HERE, and type in their lot number to determine if their product is affected, or call (800) 986-8850. Note: Their site is getting a lot of traffic right now, so getting through on the phone may (or may not) be quicker.

No Abbott liquid infant formulas are impacted. Products not involved in the recall include all Abbott Nutrition liquid ready-to-feed and concentrated infant formulas and all powder and liquid specialty formulas, such as Similac Expert Care Alimentum, Elecare , Similac Expert Care Neosure, Similac Human Milk Fortifier, and metabolic formulas for inherited disorders. See more details on this recall HERE.

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Wright County Egg of Galt, Iowa is voluntarily recalling specific Julian dates of shell eggs produced by their farms because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. There have been confirmed Salmonella illnesses relating to the shell eggs. Eggs affected by the expanded recall were distributed to food wholesalers, distribution centers, foodservice companies and limited retail outlets in California, Arizona, Missouri, Minnesota, Texas, Georgia, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Nevada, Iowa, Illinois, Utah, Nebraska, Arkansas, Wisconsin and Oklahoma. These companies distribute nationwide.

Eggs affected by the expanded recall announcement are packaged under the following brand names: Albertsons, Farm Fresh, James Farms, Glenview, Mountain Dairy, Ralph’s, Boomsma, Lund, Kemps and Pacific Coast. Eggs are packed in varying sizes of cartons (6-egg cartons, dozen egg cartons, 18-egg cartons, and loose eggs for institutional use and repackaging) with Julian dates ranging from 136 to 229 and plant numbers 1026, 1942 and 1946. Dates and codes can be found stamped on the end of the egg carton or printed on the case label. The plant number begins with the letter P and then the number. In most cases the Julian date follows the plant number, for example: P-1720 223. All brands affected are listed in a chart HERE. Go HERE for more details or you can also contact the Egg Safety Consumer Hotline at 1-866-272-5582.

Kellogg’s has recalled Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, Froot Loops & Honey Smacks due to “a substance in the package liners that can produce an uncharacteristic waxy-like off taste and smell.” Contact the Kellogg Consumer Response Center at 888-801-4163 for questions or a replacement coupon. Go HERE for more details. The following have been recalled, if you have any of these, do not consume them:

Only products with the letters “KN” following the Better If Used Before Date are included in the recall.

Kellogg’s® Apple Jacks®
UPC 3800039136
17 ounce package with Better if Used Before Dates between APR 10 2011 and JUN 22 2011
UPC 3800039132 3
8.7 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between JUN 03 2011 and JUN 22 2011

Kellogg’s® Corn Pops®
UPC 3800039109
12.5 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011
UPC 3800039111
17.2 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011
UPC 3800039116
9.2 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between APR 05 2011 and JUN 22 2011

Kellogg’s® Froot Loops®
UPC 3800039118
12.2 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011
UPC 3800039120
17 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011
UPC 3800039125
8.7 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011

Kellogg’s®Honey Smacks®
UPC 3800039103
15.3 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011

The FDA suggests consumers should stop using Zicam Cold Remedy nasal gel and related products because they can permanently damage the sense of smell along with some other nasty side effects.  Zicam has voluntarily recalled these products, get more information HERE on how to return them for a refund or exchange. Get more information from the FDA HERE.

Nestle Toll House has recalled their refrigerated cookie dough due to E-Coli illnesses from consuming the dough raw. See more information such as how to get your money back and a full list of the items recalled on their website HERE. See FDA’s information HERE.