2009 January : Labette Avenue

LCC to Hold Special Board Meeting

THIS HAS BEEN CANCELED

The Labette Community College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Monday, February 2 at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be held in the Conference Room, second floor of the Student Union to discuss purpose of discussing possible acquisition of real estate.

January 29, 2009 · Posted in News

Listing of recent consumer recalls

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Recall Release

Uncle Eddies Vegan Cookies Announces Recall of Uncle Eddies Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate-Chip Cookies Because of Possible Health Risk

Glendale, California based Uncle Eddies Vegan Cookies announced today a voluntary recall of Uncle Eddies Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate-Chip Cookies as a precautionary measure due to the expanded recall of Peanut Corporation of America’s Blakely, Georgia facility, which is the subject of an FDA investigation concerning the recent salmonella outbreak.

The recalled cookies contain peanut butter supplied by Peanut Corporation of America. There are no reported illnesses associated with these peanut butter cookies, which are sold at health food, and grocery stores nationwide. Included in the recall are:

Uncle Eddies Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate-Chip Cookies

12 oz. Bag (UPC 40559 03302)
3.75 oz. individually wrapped (UPC 40559 03305)
Recalled date codes include the code for peanut butter, 2 and a Julian date.
Example: 21509 is read as the 15th day of 2009.
Recalled dates are: 221408 thru and including 21509 (READ AS THE 214TH DAY OF 2008 THRU AND INCLUDING THE 15TH DAY OF 2009.)

No other Uncle Eddies Vegan cookies are included in the recall.

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the frail or elderly, 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. For more information on Salmonella, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Web site at www.cdc.gov (or call 1-800-232-4636). For a list of various company recalls and for more information on the FDA’s ongoing investigation, please visit the FDA’s website at www.fda.gov.

The safety and quality of Uncle Eddies Vegan products are of utmost importance to us. As a result, Uncle Eddies is destroying any remaining supply of product received from Peanut Corp. of America and has discontinued using them as a supplier. Consumers who have purchased any of the affected peanut butter cookies are advised not to consume these items and may return the items to the store they were purchased from. Consumers with additional questions on the recall may contact Jeff Jacobs at (818) 549-4184 beginning January 30.

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ALDI Statement Regarding Peanut Butter Products Recall
ALDI has two suppliers who manufacture the Cambridge cheese crackers with peanut butter, one of which is Kellogg’s. As a precautionary measure, as of Jan. 15 ALDI and Kellogg’s voluntarily recalled the Kellogg-produced peanut butter crackers due to industry reports of salmonella at affiliated plants, though no illnesses have been reported regarding these Kellogg-manufactured products. The second manufacturer of our cheese crackers with peanut butter does not use the peanut plant where the salmonella outbreak was reported. However, as a further precautionary measure, as of Jan.20 ALDI has recalled the additional Cambridge cheese crackers with peanut butter as well as our Grandessa peanut butter cookies.

To tell the difference between the two manufacturers of Cambridge cheese crackers with peanut butter, customers should look at the net weight on the front of the package of crackers. A net weight of 7.44 oz (210 grams) was produced by Kellogg’s while a net weight of 7 1/3 oz (208 grams) was produced by our second manufacturer.

All other ALDI peanut products or products that contain peanuts or a peanut paste have not been the subject of concern regarding potential salmonella poisoning.

Salmonella is an organism that 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. For more information on Salmonella, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Web site at www.cdc.gov.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are urged to return them, regardless of the manufacturer, to receive a refund. ALDI Consumer Affairs may be reached at (630) 761-2740.

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Supreme Protein Voluntarily Recalls Supreme Protein® brand Peanut Butter Crunch Bars and Caramel Nut Bars

Supreme Protein, Inc. is updating its announcement that it is voluntarily recalling the lots identified below of Supreme Protein® brand Peanut Butter Crunch Bars and Caramel Nut Bars. These bars are being recalled out of an abundance of caution because they contain peanut paste which has the potential of being exposed to Salmonella at the Georgia manufacturing facility that makes this ingredient. Although extensive laboratory testing has indicated no Salmonella contamination to date in any Supreme Protein bars (including the lot #’s listed below), we are taking this step as a precautionary measure to ensure the utmost safety of our products. Supreme Protein, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of the following products that contain peanut paste manufactured at the Georgia peanut butter plant:

– Supreme Protein® brand Peanut Butter Crunch Bars (20, 43 and 86 gram sizes)
– Supreme Protein® brand Caramel Nut Bars (20, 50* and 96 gram sizes)
– Supreme Protein® brand Caramel Nut (Energy) Bars

Both the Ohio manufacturing facility and the peanut paste used in these bars have been tested extensively for the presence of Salmonella and to date, all test results have been negative. In addition, Supreme Protein has not received any consumer complaints of symptoms related to Salmonella.

Supreme Protein requests that consumers check the lot numbers of any of the above-listed products they have purchased. The lot number can be found under the fold on the back of the wrapper of the individual bars and on top of each box of bars. If consumers find that they have these products in their possession marked with any of these specific lot numbers, they are asked not to consume the products. Consumers seeking a replacement or refund for recalled products should visit the company’s website at www.supremeprotein.com. Other lot numbers of Supreme Protein products are not affected by this recall. Supreme Protein intends to update this notice as the situation develops.

Although all of the numerous tests of the peanut paste used in the products have been negative and the company is not aware of any detrimental effects associated with these products, Supreme Protein is taking this extremely conservative position out of an abundance of caution.

People infected with Salmonella can have some or all of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious disease, including headache, joint pain, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

These products are being removed from retail stores for the time being.

The affected lot numbers are:

Caramel Nut
96g

Caramel Nut
50g

Caramel Nut
20g

Peanut Butter
86g

Peanut Butter
43g

Peanut Butter
20g

Caramel Nut
Energy

Caramel Nut
50g CAN

Peanut Butter
43g CAN.

B8225A

B8218A

B8225A

B8219A

B8238A

B8255A

B8218A

B8238A

B8231A

B8252A

B8238A

B8252A

B8266A

B8240A

B8261A

B8252A

B8257A

B8261A

B8255A

B8246A

B8259A

B8275A

B8257A

B8285A

B8323A

B8264A

B8274A

B8266A

B9006A

B9012A

B8324A

B8266A

B8296A

B8283A

B8275A

B8315A

B8274A

B8322A

B8285A

B8291A

B8343A

B8275A

B8324A

B8296A

B8302A

B8353A

B8283A

B8354A

B8357A

B8311A

B8285A

B9006A

B8315A

B8296A

B8331A

B8299A

B8336A

B8301A

B8343A

B8311A

B8353A

B8329A

B9006A

B8337A

B9013A

B8347A

B8354A

B9006A

B9012A

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Stonewall Kitchen Voluntarily Recalls Seven Dessert Sauces

As a precautionary measure, Stonewall Kitchen of York, Maine is voluntarily recalling seven dessert sauces because they have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.

Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also me common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.

The following list of products was distributed nationwide to consumers through the nine Stonewall Kitchen Company Stores, Stonewall Kitchen’s direct-to-consumer division (catalog/internet) and through their wholesale division. Products could have been purchased individually or within a gift basket. This recall affects all product codes and expiration dates for:

Stonewall Kitchen Chocolate Hazelnut Sauce (SKU 161312) – round glass jar, 12 oz.
Stonewall Kitchen Chocolate Peanut Butter (SKU 161211) – round glass jar, 12 oz.
Stonewall Kitchen Coffee Caramel Sauce (SKU 161204) – round glass jar, 13 oz.
Stonewall Kitchen Dulce de Leche Sauce (SKU 161214) – round glass jar, 12.5 oz.
Barefoot Contessa Espresso Dulce de Leche (SKU 542313) – round glass jar, 10.5 oz.
Additionally, the following list of products was distributed nationwide to consumers through
A-Hold Corporation (Stop & Shop and Giant stores). This recall affects all product codes and expiration dates for:

Simply Enjoy Coffee Caramel Sauce – square glass jar, 13 oz.
Simply Enjoy Chocolate Peanut Butter Sauce – square glass jar, 12 oz.
To date, Stonewall Kitchen has not experienced any problems or complaints about our dessert sauces. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Stonewall Kitchen is voluntarily recalling these products due to the fact that during manufacturing, the pH level and water activity did not meet our food safety standards.

If a consumer has the any of the above products, we recommend they discontinue the use of that jar and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Stonewall Kitchen Premier Services at 1-800-826-1735.

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General Mills Issues Voluntary Recall of LÄRABAR and JamFrakas Peanut Butter Snack Bars

General Mills announced today a voluntary recall of LÄRABAR Peanut Butter Cookie flavor snack bars and JamFrakas Peanut Butter Blisscrisp flavor snack bars because peanut butter in the products was sourced from Peanut Corporation of America, and may be contaminated with salmonella.

No illnesses have been reported in connection with LÄRABAR or JamFrakas products, and no other types, varieties or flavors of LÄRABAR or JamFrakas products are being recalled.

No other General Mills products are involved or impacted.

Peanut butter produced by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) has been implicated in an outbreak of salmonella. As the scope of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation into this outbreak expanded this weekend, Peanut Corporation of America expanded its recall to additional lot codes of peanut butter. PCA supplied peanut butter to one of General Mills’ suppliers, including some lots that were part of the expanded recall, prompting General Mills to issue its own voluntary national Class I recall of the two LÄRABAR and JamFrakas products potentially involved.

LÄRABAR Peanut Butter Cookie flavor snack bars and JamFrakas Peanut Butter Blisscrisp flavor snack bars are distributed nationally under the LÄRABAR and JamFrakas brands, and are sold primarily as individual bars in grocery and specialty retail stores.

The specific products in this recall include:

LÄRABAR Peanut Butter Cookie Individual Bar

UPC code number

Caddy (16-bar sleeve)

54818-00064-2

6-bar, 6-pack case

93759-00299-5

JamFrakas Peanut Butter Blisscrisp snack bars

UPC code number

Individual bar

93759-00212-4

Caddy (18-bar sleeve)

93759-00213-1

UPC Case Code

93759-00214-8

A combined 15,000 cases of product are involved. This includes all production of these two particular flavors, which were introduced in June.

The FDA has indicated that Peanut Corporation of America is the focus of an investigation into salmonella-related illnesses thought to be caused by tainted peanut butter. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and/or abdominal pain. For more information, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Web site at http://www.cdc.gov.

Consumers who have products covered by this recall are urged to dispose of the product, and to contact LÄRABAR or JamFrakas for a full refund. Consumers with questions or concerns about the recall may call the toll-free hotline at 1-800-543-2147.

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Brent and Sam’s Announces Nation Wide Recall of Two Varieties of Archer Farms Brand Cookies

North Little Rock, AR. – North Little Rock-based Brent and Sam’s announced today a voluntary recall of two flavors of Archer Farms cookies as a precautionary measure due to the recall expansion of Peanut Corporation of America’s Blakely, Georgia facility, which is the subject of an FDA investigation concerning the recent salmonella outbreak.

The recalled Archer Farms cookie items contain peanut butter supplied by Peanut Corporation of America. There are no reported illnesses associated with these cookie items, which are sold at Target and Super Target stores nationwide. Included in the recall are:

Archer Farms Brand Milk Chocolate Monster Chewy Soft Baked Cookies
8.6oz, UPC 85239 09156
Recalled date codes include: 26Jan2009A, 31Jan2009A, 09Feb2009B, 09Feb2009A, 14Feb2009B2, 17Feb2009B2, 08Mar2009B2, 15Mar2009B2, 21Mar2009A2, 12Apr2009A2, 21Apr2009A2, 16May2009B2, 23May2009A2, 31May2009B2

Archer Farms Brand Double peanut Butter Chewy Soft Baked Cookies
8.6oz, UPC code 85239 09811
Recalled date codes include: 01Feb2009, 07Feb2009A, 14Feb2009B2, 17Feb2009B2, 16Mar2009A2, 22Mar2009A2, 12Apr2009A2, Apr 18 2009, 06May2009B2, 19May2009B2, 25May2009A2, 02Jun2009A2, 13Jun2009B2

No other Archer Farms cookie items are included in the recall.

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, fail 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.

Consumers are advised not to consume these items and may return the items to Target for a refund or they may call target Guest Relations at 1-800-316-6151.

The safety and quality of Brent and Sam’s products are of utmost importance to the company. As a result, Brent and Sam’s is destroying its remaining supply of product received from Peanut Corp. of America and has discontinued using them as a supplier.

Consumers with additional questions on the recall may contact Phil Brooks at (704) 554-5548.

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Brent and Sam’s Announces a Nationwide Recall of One Variety of Sam’s Choice Brand Cookies

North Little Rock, AR. – North Little Rock-based Brent and Sam’s announced today a voluntary recall of one flavor of Sam’s Choice Cookies as a precautionary measure due to the recall expansion by Peanut Corporation of America’s Blakely, Georgia facility, which is the subject of an FDA investigation concerning the recent salmonella outbreak.

The recalled Sam’s Choice cookie item contains peanut butter supplied by Peanut Corporation of America. There are no reported illnesses associated with this cookie item, which was sold at Wal Mart stores nationwide. Included in the recall is:

Sam’s Choice Brand Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies, codes: A517Jan09, A5Jan242009

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 servere illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e. infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

Consumers are advised not to consume this item and may return the item to Wal Mart for a refund or they may call Wal Mart Customer Relations at 1-800-925-6278.

This item was discontinued by Wal Mart in August 2008. This recall is being undertaken in an abundance of caution. The safety and quality of Brent and Sam’s products are of utmost importance to the company. As a result, Brent and Sam’s is destroying its remaining supply of product received from Peanut Corp. of America and has discontinued using them as a supplier.

Consumers with additional questions on the recall may contact Phil Brooks at (704) 554-5548.

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Amway Global Initiates Nationwide Recall of NUTRILITE Energy Bars Because of Possible Health Risk

Ada, MI – Amway Global is initiating a voluntary recall on three of our NUTRILITE® energy bars because we have been informed that Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) is one of the peanut paste suppliers that our vendor used to make our energy bars. The FDA and other regulatory agencies have indicated that PCA is the focus of their investigation concerning a recent Salmonella outbreak thought to be caused by contaminated peanut butter. Amway Global has taken this voluntary step as a precaution while the FDA continues its investigation into the unresolved national outbreak. No other NUTRILITE products are involved in the recall.

NUTRILITE® energy bars are sold nationwide through direct sales. The products, SKUs, and manufacturing lots are being recalled are:

Vanilla Pretzel Energy Bar, SKU/UPC 10-6529; lot numbers 8219A, 8242A, 8276A and 8304A
Peanut Butter Energy Bar, SKU/UPC 10-6530; lot numbers 8294A and 8340A
Chocolate Nut Roll Energy Bar, SKU/UPC 10-6528; lots numbers 8287A, 8357A and 8246A
Product Intro Kit, SKU/UPC E9745; lot numbers 8275BPS1, 8275BPS2, 8275BPS3, 8275MSN1, 8275MSN2 and 8275MSN3.
The lot numbers appear on both the package and the individual bars.

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.

Amway Global is not aware of any illnesses related to our recall. These products have been removed from sale. Replacement products will be available within the next two to four weeks, made with a peanut paste source from another vendor not involved in the investigation.

Customers and IBOs who have purchased products with these lot numbers should discard the product and call Customer Support. In keeping with our satisfaction guarantee, we will replace the product or refund the purchase price. Amway Global Customer Support may be contacted at: 800-253-6500 [M-Fri 8 am to midnight and Sat. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST or at Customer.support@amwayglobal.com.

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Jimmy's Cookies Issues Nationwide Recall of Various Peanut Butter Cookies Due to Possible Health Risk

Jimmy's Chocolate Chip Cookies, Inc. of Fair Lawn, NJ is recalling Jimmy's Cookies and One Smart Cookie Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk cookies in retail pack sizes 4 oz, 12.5 oz, and 18 oz. and cookie dough in 15 lb, 20 lb and 25 lb foodservice pack sizes with pack dates 12/4/08 - 1/14/09. These cookies were made with peanut butter purchased from Peanut Corporation of America which has been identified as a source of several salmonella outbreaks in recent weeks.

Jimmy's Cookies and One Smart Cookie brands are distributed in most eastern, southern and Midwestern states through supermarket instore bakeries, convenience stores and lunch trucks. The packaging is clear plastic, round, rectangular, or octagonal, with a label bearing the brand name.

No illnesses connected with the Jimmy's Cookies or One Smart Cookie brands have been reported to date.

No other Jimmy's Cookies or One Smart Cookie retail packages are included in this recall.

Jimmy's Cookies is working closely with FDA officials to ensure the safety of the consumer.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled cookies should either destroy or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Questions may be directed to the company at 1-800-937-5050 between the hours of 8AM and 5PM EST.

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General Nutrition Centers, Inc. Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of GNC Triflex Peanut Butter Soft Chews

General Nutrition Centers, Inc. (GNC) today announced that it is initiating a precautionary, voluntary recall of certain lots of its GNC Triflex Peanut Butter Soft Chews product sold in 60 count containers UPC 048107036942, lot numbers ending in 8275 and 8255 in response to the widening recall involving peanut butter and peanut paste ingredients manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). PCA is the focus of a current investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration concerning possible salmonella contamination in its peanut butter. PCA was a peanut butter ingredient supplier to Primrose Candy Company, the company that manufactures this product for GNC.

This recall involves only GNC Triflex Peanut Butter Soft Chews with lot numbers ending in 8275 and 8255. The product's ten digit lot number can be found on the bottom of the product's package. No other GNC brand products have been impacted by the PCA recall.

The product has not been linked to a nationwide salmonella outbreak and there have been no reported cases of the salmonella illness associated with this product. Primrose Candy Company tests every lot of finished GNC Triflex Peanut Butter Soft Chews for salmonella and no salmonella contamination has been detected.

As part of its priority to ensure the safety and quality of all of its products, GNC is issuing the voluntary recall. GNC is working to remove the specified product from retail store shelves and encouraging consumers to verify if they have the specified product.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled product are urged to not consume and destroy the product. Consumers with questions or who would like a refund may contact GNC's Customer Service at 1-888-462-2548, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Customers with questions or concerns about their health should contact their doctor.

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Arbonne International Voluntarily Recalls Figure 8 Peanut Butter Chews Due To Possible Health Risk

Arbonne International, LLC (“Arbonne”) today announced the voluntary recall of certain lots of its Arbonne Figure 8 Peanut Butter Chews because the products contain peanut butter that was manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), which is the focus of an ongoing Salmonella investigation. This recall is part of the nationwide recall initiated by PCA.

Consumers with questions or concerns about their health or observe symptoms should contact their health care provider or go to a hospital.

Arbonne Figure 8 Chews are distributed nationwide through independent Arbonne consultants. The Arbonne Figure 8 Chews affected by this recall are ONLY the Peanut Butter Chews from the following lot numbers (with shipping dates ranging from October 27, 2008 to January 19, 2009):

A8296-8291 / EXPIRATION DATE 10/2009
A8331-8291 / EXPIRATION DATE 10/2009
A8331-8309 / EXPIRATION DATE 11/2009
B8331-8309 / EXPIRATION DATE 11/2009
C8331-8309 / EXPIRATION DATE 11/2009
A8336-8291 / EXPIRATION DATE 10/2009

These chews were sold in individual packages and as a component of the Go Figure 8 30-Day Program Set and the Figure 8 Ready, Set, Go! Vanilla product bundles. The lot number for Arbonne Figure 8 Peanut Butter Chews may be found on the lower left back panel of the bag containing the product. If consumers are unable to locate the lot number, they should contact Arbonne's Customer Service Center for assistance.

In addition to Arbonne's removal of recalled products from its inventory, Arbonne is requesting that consumers destroy recalled product. Arbonne will, at a consumer's choice, replace the product with Arbonne Figure 8 Chocolate Chews or refund the money paid for the recalled product. In order to exchange product or receive a refund, the consumer must provide the lot number of the recalled product. If Arbonne consumers are unsure if they have the recalled product, they are requested to contact the Arbonne Customer Service Center. Requests for refunds, product exchanges or other questions should be addressed to Arbonne's Customer Service Center at 1-800-ARBONNE.

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Chef Jay’s Food Products Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Products Containing Peanut Butter Due to Possible Health Risk

Chef Jay's Food Products today announced a voluntary recall of some of its branded food products that contain peanut butter because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products contain peanut butter manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). As you may be aware, Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) voluntarily has recalled certain lots of its peanut butter and peanut butter paste because these products could be contaminated with Salmonella. Chef Jay's Food Products has identified (5) five items that contain the specified lots of peanut butter recalled by PCA. The following products, in all sizes and packages, with the "Best By" dates ranging from 06/Sept/09 thru 16/Jan/10 are included in the recall:
Peanut Butter Tri-O-Plex Duo Bar (100 gram)
Peanut Butter Tri-O-Plex Cookie (85 gram)
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Tri-O-Plex Cookie (85 gram)
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Tri-O-Plex Lite Bites Cookie (57 gram)
Peanut Butter Tri-O-Plex Brownie (85 gram)
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. For more information on Salmonella, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Web site at http://www.cdc.gov/ or call 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636).
These products were sold on the Internet, nutrition/health food stores and gyms throughout the United States and Europe. No other Chef Jay's products or flavors are included in this recall.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are urged to destroy them immediately but may retain the package with the “Best By” dates ranging 06/Sept/09 thru 16/Jan/10 in order to receive replacement product. Consumers with questions regarding product replacement can find these details at www.chefjays.com, by emailing customerservice@chefjays.com or calling (702) 450-7711.

"We are in full cooperation with the FDA during this recall process as we only want to provide the best, and safest product to our customers. Thankfully no illnesses have been reported in conjunction with any of our products," said Jay Littmann, CEO and President of Chef Jay's Food Products.

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Rain Creek Baking Corporation Announces Voluntary Withdrawal of Peanut Butter Turtles, Peanut Butter Baskets and Peanut Butter Princesses Due to Possible Health Risk

Due to the expanded recall of Peanut Butter Corporation’s peanut butter earlier this week, Rain Creek Baking Corporation announces a voluntary withdrawal of Sinbad and Rain Creek Baking Company branded dessert products produced with peanut butter because the products have a potential of being contaminated with Salmonella.

No illnesses have been reported in connection with the peanut butter desserts.

The recalled products contain peanut butter manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). PCA is the focus of an investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concerning a recent Salmonella outbreak thought to be caused by tainted peanut butter.

Items affected by recall are listed below. Items will be marked with either an “exp” (as in expiration date), “best before” date or a lot code. The expiration date or the best before date will read July 22, 2009 and prior. Lot numbers are 08182 sequentially through 08366 and 09001 sequentially through 09022. These lot numbers can be found on the bottom label next to the ingredient statement.
Product Description
SKU (number next to bar code used for scanning)
SinbadSweets.com 12pc Peanut Butter Princess
0 38105 10304 3
Sinbad® Special Baklava Assortment
0 38105 10933 0
19 pc Bakery and Sweets
0 38105 10985 4
Sinbad® Sweets Enrobed Peanut Butter Princesses
0 38105 10996 0
Sinbad® Sweets Enrobed Peanut Butter Baskets
0 77589 37133 0
Rain Creek Baking Company® Peanut Butter Princesses
0 38105 20013 1
Rain Creek Baking Company® Peanut Butter Turtles
0 38105 20026 1
Rain Creek Baking Company® Peanut Butter Turtle Shells
0 38105 20031 5
Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets
0 38105 20101 5
Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets
0 38105 20102 2
Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets
0 38105 20103 9
Sinbad® Galleta estilo Baklava
0 38105 20106 0
Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets
0 38105 20117 6
Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets
0 38105 20120 6
Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets
0 38105 20124 2
Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets
0 38105 20127 5
Sinbad® Sweets Peanut Butter Princess Baklava
0 38105 20128 2
Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets
0 38105 20129 9
Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets
0 38105 20130 5
Sinbad® Galletas estilo Baklava
0 38105 20180 0
Rain Creek Baking Company® Baklava Assortment *
0 38105 20211 1
Rain Creek Baking Company® Baklava Assortment
0 38105 20213 5
Sinbad® Baklava & Sweets
0 38105 21335 3
Sinbad® Sweets European Baklava Assortment *
0 38105 21339 1
Sinbad® Sweets Baklava & Sweets
0 38105 21375 9
Sinbad® Sweets Baklava & Sweets
0 38105 21382 7
Sinbad® Sweets Caffe Sweets
0 38105 22143 3
Rain Creek Baking Corporation® Baklava Assortment *
0 38105 22280 5
Michael's Baklava Assortment
0 38105 22297 3
Rain Creek Baking Corporation® Hand Crafted Baklava
0 38105 22306 2

Items with an asterisk (*) are the only 2009 produced items (when looking for lot numbers). These products were sold in grocery, warehouse and other retail stores throughout the United States. It is possible that some products may have already been purchased by consumers and therefore anyone who has purchased the following products with the expiration dates listed should dispose of the product or return the product to the store for a full refund.

Salmonella is an organism that 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, 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, endocarditis and arthritis. For more information on Salmonella, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Website at http://www.cdc.gov.

Due to this investigation, the company has immediately ceased manufacturing any items with peanut butter and has segregated all finished products of concern. While none of the Sinbad and Rain Creek Baking Company branded products have been identified as contaminated or linked to any illness, Rain Creek Baking Corporation is requesting that the peanut butter dessert items be removed while the FDA continues its investigation to verify the source of a nationwide outbreak.

No other Sinbad® or Rain Creek Baking Corporation® products or flavors are included in this recall.

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South Bend Chocolate Company Extends Nationwide Recall of Candy Containing Peanut Butter Because of Possible Salmonella Contamination

The South Bend Chocolate Company today announced they have extended their voluntary recall of candy to additional products because they contain peanut butter from Peanut Corporation of America, which may be contaminated with Salmonella.

These products were sold via internet sales, mail order and may have been sold nationwide through our distributors to retail stores.

Candy impacted by the recall is all sold under The South Bend Chocolate Company brand name and was produced on or after July 1, 2008. The candies under recall include:

Assorted chocolates in 5 ounce (Products with labels reading 121 and 121R,UPC #4482300121 are under recall), 8 ounce (Products with labels reading 122, 122DK and 122R, UPC #4482300122 are under recall), 12 ounce (Products with labels reading 123 and 123DK, UPC #4482300123 are under recall) and 26 ounce (Product 124, UPC #4482300124 is under recall) boxes. [Note: the sugar free assorted chocolates are not affected, and are not part of the recall].
Hoosiers in 1.5 ounce (Product 010, UPC# 4482300011) and 3.0 ounce (Product 011, UPC# 4482300010. [Note: These are corrected sizes].
Valentine Heart, 14 ounces (Products with labels reading 1020 and 1020R, UPC #4482310201 are under recall).
Additionally Christmas gift boxes (CC, CCLG, CCXL and CCXXL) and any other gift baskets may have included the assorted chocolate boxes.
The following products are also under recall and are sold to retail stores in bulk for sales of smaller quantities to their customers:
4.5lb Peanut Butter Fudge, Product 228, UPC #4482300228
4 lb. Hoosiers, Product 410, UPC #4482300410
5 lb. Peanut Butter Meltaway, Milk Chocolate, Product 204, UPC #4482300204
5 lb. Peanut Butter Meltaways-Dark Chocolate, Product 204D, UPC #4482302044
4.5lb Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge, Product 229, UPC #4482300229
Replacement products that are not under recall can be distinguished from recalled product by the presence of a round gold sticker, which we are placing on the bottom of the boxes and/or baskets of replacement products that are not under recall.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are urged to return it to the store of purchase, or to destroy the product. Consumers with questions may contact The South Bend Chocolate Company at (574) 233-2577 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time. Consumers with questions or concerns about their health should contact their health care professional. Consumers with symptoms are urged to visit their health professional or to go to a hospital emergency room.

The South Bend Chocolate Company, based in South Bend, Indiana, said it hasn’t found any problems or received any complaints about these products. Mark Tarner, President of The South Bend Chocolate Company, said: “we are taking these steps out of concern for our customers”.

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Aspen Hills, Inc. Announces Voluntary Product Recall of Certain Cookie Dough Products

Aspen Hills, Inc. is announcing a voluntary recall of certain cookie dough products because the dough may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled cookie dough contains peanut butter supplied by Peanut Corporation of America, which is the subject of the ongoing investigation concerning the recent Salmonella outbreaks. Neither Aspen Hills nor its customers have received any reports of illness connected to any of these products.

The company has already notified all of its customers who have received the products in question and directed them to remove the affected products from their distribution. The products are sold nationwide in 3 lb. pails, and 3 lb. corrugated boxes to distributors who are involved in fund raising.

The following products with the codes listed below are subject to this recall. No other products are impacted.

Baker Jo’s Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk, and Monster 3 lb. pails – Date codes: 08273, 08281
Ovens of Ashley Monster 3 lb. pails – Date code: 08273
Gourmet Cookie Dough Peanut Butter, and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk 3 lb. pails – Date code: 08273
Gigi’s Peanut Butter 3 lb. pail – Date code: 08281 Gigi’s Peanut Butter 3 lb. corrugated box – Date code: 08277
Arizona Gold Peanut Butter, and I love Peanut Butter 3 lb. pails – Date code: 08281
ABC Dough Peanut Butter 3 lb. pails – Date codes: 08261, 08263, 08268, 08277, 08288, 08297
This immediate voluntary action is being taken out of Aspen Hills’ commitment to provide high quality products, always placing the health and safety of its consumers as its first priority. Consumers should dispose of the product listed above. Consumers with questions regarding this recall may contact 888-273-0302.

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Best Brands Corp. Announces Voluntary Recall of Peanut Butter Frozen Cookie Dough

Best Brands Corp. today announced that it is voluntarily recalling its peanut butter frozen cookie dough as a precaution because the dough contains peanut butter manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). PCA is the focus of an investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concerning a recent Salmonella outbreak thought to be caused by tainted peanut butter.

The peanut butter cookie dough was sold to retail and grocery store bakeries and other foodservice outlets. Consumers may have purchased the product as baked cookies of various sizes. Cookies may have been sold from trays in the bakery counter or in individual packages with grocery store labels. The name “Best Brands Corp.” would not appear on the consumer package.
The following products are included in the recall:
Best Brands Corp. 1.25 oz Peanut Butter Precut Frozen Cookie Dough, 22.5 lb case, 288 cookies per case (Item #1003-01)
Best Brands Corp. 1.5 oz Custom Peanut Butter Precut Frozen Cookie Dough, 20.25 lb case, 216 cookies per case (Item #1046-01)
Best Brands Corp. 1.25 oz Custom Peanut Butter Precut Frozen Cookie Dough, 18.75 lb case, 240 cookies per case (Item #1046-02)
Best Brands Corp. 2 oz Custom Peanut Butter Precut Frozen Cookie Dough, 25 lb case, 200 cookies per case (Item #1046-05)
Best Brands Corp. 1.5 oz Custom Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Precut Frozen Cookie Dough, 20.25 lb case, 216 cookies per case (Item #1047-01)
Best Brands Corp. 1.5 oz Custom Reese’s® Peanut Butter Precut Frozen Cookie Dough, 20.25 lb case, 216 cookies per case (Item #1048-01)
Best Brands Corp. 3 oz Original Peanut Butter Precut Frozen Cookie Dough, 21 lb case, 112 cookies per case (Item #1610-12)
Best Brands Corp. 1.5 oz ZT Custom Peanut Butter Precut Frozen Cookie Dough, 20.25 lb case, 216 cookies per case (Item #4367-01)
Best Brands Corp. 1.5 oz ZT Custom Reese’s® Peanut Butter Precut Frozen Cookie Dough, 20.25 lb case, 216 cookies per case (Item #4369-01)
Best Brands Corp. Peanut Butter Frozen Cookie Dough, 18 lb pail (Item #5201-67)
No other Best Brand Corp. frozen cookie dough products are being recalled. The cases of unbaked cookie dough that are being recalled carry a lot code of 2208-1 or higher. The lot code is defined as follows: DDDY-B where DDD = Julian date, Y= year and B= batch. For example, 2208-1 was the first batch produced on August 7, 2008.

Best Brands Corp. has not received any customer or consumer illness complaints related to the cookie dough. Best Brands Corp. is working closely with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture in this precautionary recall.

Best Brands Corp. prides itself in providing the specialty baking industry with high quality, safe products. We apologize for any inconvenience this precautionary recall may cause.

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Lovin Oven, LLC Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Health Valley Organic Peanut Crunch Chewy Granola Bars

Lovin Oven, LLC of Irwindale, CA announced that it has taken the precautionary measure of voluntarily recalling certain Health Valley Organic Peanut Crunch Chewy Granola Bars because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The bars contain peanut butter supplied by Peanut Corporation of America, which is the subject of an FDA investigation concerning recent Salmonella outbreaks. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled bars and no other types of Health Valley brand bars are being recalled.

Salmonella is an organism that 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 blood stream and producing more severe illness such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. For more information on Salmonella, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at http:\\www.cdc.gov.

The recalled Organic Peanut Crunch Chewy Granola Bars are distributed nationwide by the Health Valley Company to distributers and retailers. The only lots affected are:

Product Description and SKU (number on bottom used to scan at checkout)

Health Valley Organic Peanut Crunch Chewy Granola Bars, 6.1 oz box # 0-35742 15483-4
Lot codes 13JUN09, 14JUN09, 28JUL09, (the lot code can be found on the left hand side of the top panel).

Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) has initiated a voluntary recall of certain peanut butter and peanut paste made at its Blakely, Georgia facility “because the products have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.”

Consumers who have purchased any products covered by this recall are urged to return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions or concerns about the recall may call the hotline at 1-800-434-4246 (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Mountain Time). Consumers with questions or concerns about their health should contact their doctor.

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Premier Nutrition Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of selected TWISTED and TITAN Branded Bars Containing Peanut Butter Due to Possible Health Risk

Premier Nutrition today announced a voluntary recall of select TWISTED and TITAN branded bars that contain peanut butter manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). PCA is the focus of an investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concerning a recent Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak thought to be caused by tainted peanut butter.

The following Premier Nutrition products with “Best By” dates ranging as shown below, in the specific sizes and flavors indicated, are included in the recall:

TWISTED Nutrition Bar, Vanilla
BEST BY: AUG 01 2009A (August 1, 2009), through JAN 09 2010A (January 9, 2010)
TWISTED Nutrition Bar, Chocolate
BEST BY: AUG 01 2009A (August 1, 2009), through JAN 09 2010A (January 9, 2010)
TWISTED Nutrition Bar, Peanut Butter
BEST BY: AUG 01 2009A (August 1, 2009), through JAN 09 2010A (January 9, 2010)
TWISTED Nutrition Bar, Variety Packs 15 and 24 count
DATED: 07/01/09 (July 1, 2009) through 01/09/10 (January 9, 2010)
TITAN Nutrition Bar, Chocolate Peanut Crunch (80g size)
BEST BY: SEP 04 2009A (September 4, 2009) through DEC 17 2009A (December 17, 2009)
TITAN Nutrition Bar, Chocolate Peanut Crunch (25g size)
BEST BY: SEP 04 2009A (September 4, 2009) through DEC 17 2009A (December 17, 2009)
These products were sold in grocery, warehouse and other retail stores throughout the United States as well as over the internet.

No other PREMIER NUTRITION flavors, brands or products are included in this recall.

“We regret the need to take this action, but the complete safety of our customers and consumers is our highest priority,” said Chris Geist, Chief Operating Officer, Premier Nutrition.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are urged to destroy them; if refund or replacement is desired, consumers should remove the “Best By” code found on the back of the package without opening the package. Consumers with questions or who would like a refund or replacement may contact Premier Nutrition at 888-836-8977. Details also can be found at www.premiernutrition.com.

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NutriSystem Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Peanut Butter Granola Bar Due to Possible Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) Contamination and Potential Health Risk
No Cases of Illness Reported

NutriSystem Inc., a leading provider of weight management products and services, today announced a voluntary recall of its NutriSystem-branded Peanut Butter Granola Bar 1.41 ounces or 40 grams packaged in flexible film, lot codes: TC08158A, TC08188A, TC09158A, TC09168A, TC09178A, TC11148A, TC11178A, because the product contains peanut butter which was manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), which is the focus of an ongoing Salmonella investigation by the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA). PCA is one of the suppliers of peanut ingredients to the company. NutriSystem is no longer using PCA as a peanut butter supplier.

There have been no cases of illness or adverse effects reported by any NutriSystem customers, and no other products within the NutriSystem food portfolio, including those made with peanut butter, are affected by this recall. No Salmonella contamination has been detected in the NutriSystem Peanut Butter Granola Bar. This voluntary recall is in line with FDA recommendations, and NutriSystem has removed all products within existing inventory.

“The safety of our customers is our highest priority, and in keeping with the recommendations by the FDA, we are urging all consumers who have purchased or are in possession of this product to immediately destroy them,” said Sharon Tate, Vice President of Quality Assurance, NutriSystem, Inc. “Customers seeking a replacement bar are being asked to call a NutriSystem representative at 1-866-491-6425 or e-mail PBbar@Nutrisystem.com and a replacement bar will be issued in its place.”

The peanut butter granola bar has been distributed directly to customers from the website or call center sales, residing in the United States by NutriSystem. The Peanut Butter Granola Bar (UPC 6 32674320162) is not available in retail stores, and not sold under any other name. This voluntary recall does not apply to NutriSystem Peanut Butter Granola Bar product sold in Canada.
Additional details can be found at www.nutrisystem.com

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MAINE FIRM RECALLS FROZEN, STUFFED CHICKEN PRODUCTS THAT MAY CONTAIN FOREIGN MATERIALS

WASHINGTON – Barber Foods Company, a Portland, Maine, establishment, is recalling approximately 6,050 pounds of frozen, stuffed chicken carving roast products that may contain foreign materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.

The following products are subject to recall:
2.5-pound packages of “Market Day® Stuffed Chicken Breast Roast with Rib Meat, with Cranberry and Sage Stuffing.” Each product bears the establishment number “P-276” inside the USDA mark of inspection as well as the product code “1037, CAT. C” which is located on all sides of the box. The date code “31881” is located at the top of the ingredient statement on the box.
10-pound cases of “BARBER FOODS DISTINCTIONS Barber Carver with Cranberry and Sage Stuffing.” Each product bears the establishment number “P-276” inside the USDA mark of inspection as well as the product code “031484” which is located on the label on the side of the case. The date code “31881” or “31882” is located on the top of the case.
The products were produced on Nov. 13, 2008, and were distributed by Market Day® in the Midwest and Eastern United States and by Barber Foods to institutional food service establishments and as samples nationwide.

The problem was discovered after receiving a consumer complaint about finding pieces of plastic in the product. FSIS has not received any consumer complaints or reports of injury at this time. Anyone concerned about an injury from consumption of the products should contact a physician.

Media with questions about the Market Day® products should contact Margie Roman at (800) 344-7689. Consumers with questions about the Market Day® products should call 877-632-7753. Media with questions about the recall should contact Barber Foods Company Chief Financial Officer Vicki Mann at (207) 482-5500. Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Barber Foods Company Customer Service Supervisor at Randi Perry at (800) 577-2595.

Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask Karen,” the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.

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PetSmart Voluntarily Recalls Grreat Choice® Dog Biscuits

PetSmart is voluntarily recalling seven of its Grreat Choice® Dog Biscuit products that contain peanut paste made by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). PCA is the focus of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigation into potential salmonella contamination of peanut butter and paste made at its Blakely, Georgia facility.

Although PetSmart is not aware of any reported cases of illness related to these products, it has removed these products from its store shelves and website and is conducting the recall as a precautionary measure.

The recalled products include only the following types of Grreat Choice Dog Biscuits sold between Aug. 21, 2008 and Jan. 19, 2009:

Small Assorted 32 oz., UPC 73725702900
Small/Medium Assorted 4 lb., UPC 73725700601
Small/Medium Assorted 8 lb., UPC 73725700605
Small/Medium Assorted 10 lb., UPC 73725702755
Large Assorted 8 lb., UPC 73725700638
Extra Large Assorted 8 lb., UPC 73725700779
Peanut Butter 4 lb., UPC 73725700766
Customers who purchased the recalled dog biscuit products should discontinue use immediately and can return the product to any PetSmart store for a complete refund or exchange. Customers can visit www.petsmartfacts.com for more information or contact PetSmart Customer Service at 1-888-839-9638.

No other products or flavors are included in this recall.

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Nature’s Path Recalls Peanut Butter Optimum Energy Bars Nationwide Because of Possible Health Risk

Nature’s Path Organic Foods of Richmond, British Columbia, Canada is recalling Optimum Energy Bars Peanut Butter flavor, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The Optimum Energy Bars Peanut Butter flavor were manufactured using peanut butter recalled by Peanut Corporation of American because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. 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.

The affected products are marked with the BEST BEFORE DATE OF 01OCT09A and sold in 2 oz (56 g) individually wrap bar with UPC code of 0 58449 77715 1.

Consumers who have an Optimum Energy Bar Peanut Butter flavor with this expiration date should return it to the retail store where they purchased it for a full refund. If they have any questions they should call the Nature’s Path customer service line at 1-866-880-7284.

No illnesses have been reported in connection with Optimum Energy Bars. No other Nature’s Path products are being recalled. The peanut butter in all other Nature’s Path products is sourced from Golden Boy Foods in British Columbia, Canada, which is in no way involved in the investigation.

We at Nature’s Path are committed to producing exceptional products and hold the health of our customers, along with quality and food safety, as our top priorities, said Arran Stephens, Founder and CEO of Nature’s Path. We are issuing this voluntary recall as a precautionary measure out of concern for the health and safety of our customers.”

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Country Maid Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Classic Breaks® Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Due to Possible Health Risk

Country Maid Inc, is voluntarily recalling its 2 pound packages of Classic Breaks Peanut Butter Cookie Dough because the peanut butter used to make the cookie dough was supplied by Peanut Corporation of America and may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and/or 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.

The recalled Classic Breaks Peanut Butter Cookie Dough was distributed nationwide through fundraising groups. Distribution to fundraising dealers occurred October 6, 2008 through January 9, 2009.

The product comes in a 2 pound rectangular-shaped package with a white wrapper. Classic Breaks Peanut Butter Cookie Dough products with the following lot numbers marked on the side are included in the recall:

26208
26308
29808
33808
36508

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the cookie dough.

No other Country Maid or Classic Breaks products or flavors are included in this recall.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should either destroy the product or contact Country Maid for a refund at 1-888-460-6904. Details also can be found at www.classic-breaks.com.

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Boca Grande Foods Announces a Nationwide Recall of POCO PAC®, and GRANDE GOURMET™ Peanut Butter Products Because of Possible Health Risk

Boca Grande Foods Inc. of Duluth, Ga., is recalling POCO PAC® and GRANDE GOURMET™ peanut butter and peanut butter and jelly combination products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

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 individuals 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 sever illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

POCO PAC®, and GRANDE GOURMET™ peanut butter products were distributed nationally for use in foodservice institutions. The products were distributed in 0.5 oz., 0.75 oz., 1 oz., 1.12 oz., 2 oz., 2.25 oz. and 3 oz. individual plastic containers labeled with POCO PAC®, ™ or GRANDE GOURMET™, as well as unbranded 16 oz., 5 lb. and 50 lb. bulk plastic containers.

This recall follows the announcement that peanut products from Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) are possibly contaminated with Salmonella. PCA supplied bulk peanut paste to Boca Grande Foods, which used it to make the peanut butter products affected by this recall.

Customers who received any products affected by this recall will be contacted directly by a Boca Grande Foods customer service representative. Implicated product is to be isolated for pick-up by Boca Grande Foods. Customers with questions or concerns about the recall may contact Boca Grande Foods at 800-788-8026, extension 15.

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Clif Bar & Company Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of CLIF® and LUNA® Branded Bars Containing Peanut Butter Due to Possible Health Risk

Clif Bar & Company today announced a voluntary recall of CLIF(R) and LUNA(R) branded bars that contain peanut butter because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products contain peanut butter manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). PCA is the focus of an investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concerning a recent Salmonella outbreak thought to be caused by tainted peanut butter.

The following Clif Bar & Company products with “Best By/Sell By” dates ranging as shown below, in all sizes and packages, are included in the recall:

Clif Bar Chocolate Chip Peanut Crunch
BEST BY/SELL BY: 21JUN09 to 01OCT09, and 03NOV09 to 28NOV09

Clif Bar Crunchy Peanut Butter
BEST BY/SELL BY: 21JUN09 to 01OCT09, and 03NOV09 to 28NOV09

Clif Bar Peanut Toffee Buzz
BEST BY/SELL BY: only 13SEP09

ZBaR Peanut Butter
BEST BY/SELL BY: 07JUL09 to 05SEP09, and 12NOV09

Clif Builders Peanut Butter
BEST BY/SELL BY: 19JUL09 to 30SEP09, and 05NOV09 to 18NOV09

Luna Nutz over Chocolate
BEST BY/SELL BY: 29JUL09 to 03OCT09, 11NOV09 to 14NOV09

Luna Peanut Butter Cookie
BEST BY/SELL BY: 02OCT09 to 03OCT09, and 11NOV09 to 14NOV09

All Clif Mojo Bars
BEST BY/SELL BY: 30APR09 to 21JUN09

These products were sold in grocery, warehouse and other retail stores throughout the United States.

No other CLIF or LUNA products or flavors are included in this recall.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are urged to destroy them but retain the “Best By/Sell By” code found on the back of the package. Consumers with questions or who would like a refund may contact Clif Bar & Company at 1-800-CLIFBAR (1-800-254-3227). Details also can be found at www.clifbar.com.

“With an abundance of caution and given the FDA’s ongoing investigation of PCA, we’re doing all we can to ensure consumer safety and trust,” said Gary Erickson, owner and founder of Clif Bar & Company.

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Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products Recalls Wal-Mart Bakery Brand Peanut Butter Cookies Because Of Possible Health Risk
Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products, Inc. announced that it has taken the precautionary measure of voluntarily recalling all Wal-Mart Bakery brands of PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES, PEANUT BUTTER NO-BAKE COOKIES and PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE NO-BAKE COOKIES because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The cookies contain peanut butter supplied by Peanut Corporation of America which is the subject of an FDA investigation concerning recent Salmonella outbreaks. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled cookies and no other type of Wal-Mart Bakery brand cookies are being recalled.

The recalled peanut butter cookies are distributed nationally under the Wal-Mart Bakery cookies brand. The recalled Wal-Mart Bakery no-bake peanut butter cookies and no-bake fudge peanut butter cookies were distributed nationally with the exception of the following states: Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hamshire and Maine. The cookies are sold in the in-store bakery sections of only Wal-Mart stores and have a code date of 9200 or less.

Product Description and SKU (Number on bottom used to scan at checkout)

WalMart Bakery Peanut Butter Cookie, 12 Count Clear Plastic Container
70897161809

WalMart Bakery Harvest Peanut Butter Fudge No-Bake,9 Count Clear Plastic Container
70897190990

WalMart Bakery Peanut Butter Fudge No-Bake, 9 Count Clear Plastic Container
70897190954

WalMart Bakery Peanut Butter Fudge No-Bake, 12 Count Clear Plastic Container
70897161843

The FDA and other regulatory agencies have indicated that Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) is the focus of their investigation concerning a recent Salmonella outbreak thought to be caused by tainted peanut butter. PCA supplied the Company with peanut butter it used in the recalled cookies. The Company has been informed that the FDA continues its investigation as to what caused the problem with peanut butter supplied by PCA.

Consumers who have purchased any products covered by this recall are urged to return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions or concerns about the recall may call the 24-hour toll-free hotline at 1-888-421-4699. Consumers with questions or concerns about their health should contact their doctor.

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Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products Recalls Food Lion Bake Shop Peanut Butter Cookies Nationwide Because Of Possible Health Risk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products, Inc. announced that it has taken the precautionary measure of voluntarily recalling its Food Lion Bake Shop brand PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES because the cookies have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled cookies contain peanut butter supplied by Peanut Corporation of America which is the subject of an investigation concerning recent Salmonella outbreaks. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled cookies. No other type of Food Lion brand cookies are being recalled.

The recalled peanut butter cookies are distributed nationally under the Food Lion cookie brand Bake Shop. The Bake Shop peanut butter cookies are sold in 12 count clear plastic clamshell containers in the in-store bakery sections of Food Lion grocery stores. The products will have a lot code of 9200 or less.

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. For more information on Salmonella, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Website at http://www.cdc.gov.
The FDA and other regulatory agencies have indicated that Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) is the focus of their investigation concerning a recent Salmonella outbreak thought to be caused by tainted peanut butter. PCA supplied Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products with the peanut butter it used in the recalled cookies, prompting the voluntary recall.

Consumers who have purchased any products covered by this recall are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions or concerns about the recall may call the toll-free hotline at 1-888-421-4699. Consumers with questions or concerns about their health should contact their doctor.

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Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products Recalls Lofthouse Peanut Butter Cookies, Chuck’s Chunky Peanut Butter Cookies And Pastries Plus Gourmet Cookies Nationwide Because Of Possible Health Risk

Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products, Inc. announced that it has taken the precautionary measure of voluntarily recalling its Lofthouse® brand PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES, PEANUT BUTTER NO-BAKE COOKIES and PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE NO-BAKE COOKIES, Parco Foods’ Chuck’s Chunky® food service brand PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES and Pastries Plus GOURMET COOKIES because the cookies have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled cookies contain peanut butter supplied by Peanut Corporation of America which is the subject of an investigation concerning recent Salmonella outbreaks. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled cookies. No other type of Lofthouse, Chuck’s Chunky or Pastries Plus brand cookies are being recalled.

The Lofthouse peanut butter cookies are sold in 12 count clear plastic clamshell containers while the peanut butter fudge no-bake cookies and the peanut butter no-bake cookies are sold in 9 or 12 count clear plastic clamshell containers. The recalled Lofthouse cookies are sold nationally in the in-store bakery sections of grocery stores and other food retailers. The Parco Foods’ Chuck’s Chunky cookies are distributed nationally in 5lb boxes in the food service channels. The Pastries Plus gourmet cookies were sold in 21 count plastic containers in select club stores nationally. All products will have a lot code of 9200 or less.

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. For more information on Salmonella, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Website at http://www.cdc.gov.

The FDA and other regulatory agencies have indicated that Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) is the focus of their investigation concerning a recent Salmonella outbreak thought to be caused by tainted peanut butter. PCA supplied Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products with the peanut butter it used in the recalled cookies, prompting the voluntary recall.

Consumers who have purchased any products covered by this recall are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions or concerns about the recall may call the toll-free hotline at 1-888-421-4699. Consumers with questions or concerns about their health should contact their doctor.

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South Bend Chocolate Company Recalls Various Candys Containing Peanut Butter Because of Possible Salmonella Contamination
Contact:
Mark Tarner
(574) 233-2577

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — The South Bend Chocolate Company today announced a voluntary recall of certain candy products because they contain peanut butter from Peanut Corporation of America, which may be contaminated with Salmonella.

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. For more information on Salmonella, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Website at http://www.cdc.gov.

Candy impacted by the recall are all sold under The South Bend Chocolate Company brand name and were produced on or after July 1, 2008. The candies under recall including:

Assorted chocolates in 5 ounce (Product 121), 8 ounce (Product 122), 12 ounce (Product 123) and 26 ounce (Product 124) boxes [Note the sugar free assorted chocolates are not affected, and are not part of the recall]
Hoosiers in 5 ounce (Product 010, UPC# 4482300011) and 3.5 ounce (Product o11, UPC# 4482300010)
Valentine Heart, 14 ounces (Product 1020)
The following products are also under recall and are sold to retail stores in bulk for sales of smaller quantities to their customers:

4.5lb Peanut Butter Fudge, Product 228
4 lb. Hoosiers, Product 410
5 lb. Peanut Butter Meltaway, Milk Chocolate, Product 204
5 lb. Peanut Butter Meltaways-Dark Chocolate, Product 204D
4.5lb Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge, Product 229

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are urged to return it to the store of purchase, or to destroy the product. Consumers with questions may contact The South Bend Chocolate Company at (574) 233-2577. Consumers with questions or concerns about their health should contact their health care professional. Consumers with symptoms are urged to visit their health professional or to go to a hospital emergency room.

The South Bend Chocolate Company, based in South Bend, Indiana, said it hasn’t found any problems or received any complaints about these products. Mark Tarner, President of The South Bend Chocolate Company, said: “we are taking these steps out of concern for our customers.”

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South Bend Chocolate Company Recalls Various Candys Containing Peanut Butter Because of Possible Salmonella Contamination
The South Bend Chocolate Company today announced a voluntary recall of certain candy products because they contain peanut butter from Peanut Corporation of America, which may be contaminated with Salmonella.

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. For more information on Salmonella, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Website at http://www.cdc.gov.

Candy impacted by the recall are all sold under The South Bend Chocolate Company brand name and were produced on or after July 1, 2008. The candies under recall including:

Assorted chocolates in 5 ounce (Product 121), 8 ounce (Product 122), 12 ounce (Product 123) and 26 ounce (Product 124) boxes [Note the sugar free assorted chocolates are not affected, and are not part of the recall]
Hoosiers in 5 ounce (Product 010, UPC# 4482300011) and 3.5 ounce (Product o11, UPC# 4482300010)
Valentine Heart, 14 ounces (Product 1020)
The following products are also under recall and are sold to retail stores in bulk for sales of smaller quantities to their customers:

4.5lb Peanut Butter Fudge, Product 228
4 lb. Hoosiers, Product 410
5 lb. Peanut Butter Meltaway, Milk Chocolate, Product 204
5 lb. Peanut Butter Meltaways-Dark Chocolate, Product 204D
4.5lb Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge, Product 229

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are urged to return it to the store of purchase, or to destroy the product. Consumers with questions may contact The South Bend Chocolate Company at (574) 233-2577. Consumers with questions or concerns about their health should contact their health care professional. Consumers with symptoms are urged to visit their health professional or to go to a hospital emergency room.

The South Bend Chocolate Company, based in South Bend, Indiana, said it hasn’t found any problems or received any complaints about these products. Mark Tarner, President of The South Bend Chocolate Company, said: “we are taking these steps out of concern for our customers.”

January 29, 2009 · Posted in News

Saturday afternoon ceremony will honor retiring Ron Wood

Chetopa Postmaster Ron Wood, who has long been a mainstay in federal service for 31 years, is retiring on Friday, Jan. 30. A celebration ceremony will be held on Saturday, Jan. 31.
Ron graduated from Elk Valley High School in 1974 and then went into the Marine Corps for two years. Following his service years, he worked for Hackney and Sons in Independence for a year. From 1977 to 1980 he worked for the Santa Fe Railroad. He started his postal career in 1980 as a part-time flex clerk in Independence. He was appointed postmaster of the Chetopa post office in 1985. His service has been continuous in that position for 23 years.
Ron is married, and he and his wife, Bonnie, have two children–son, Beau, and daughter, Ty.
When asked about his plans for the future, Ron mentioned that he has opened a business across the street from the post office at 514 Maple, Chetopa, called Nutz and Stuff (located in the former Tri-City Gas building. His business has resale furniture and gifts. He has also purchased the Plummer custom cracking machine to crack pecans. He will also do crop adjusting as a private contractor for an insurance company.
His hobbies include continuing in the National Association of Postmasters of the United States. He is a state officer and has been since 1999 and a national officer for three years. He is in his last year of being on the Chetopa School Board.
He says he is making a career change more than a retirement and added that maybe he will get to golf again.
Shirley Felts of Liberty said, “Ron is a great Postmaster, a mentor to fellow Postmasters.”
Postmaster Wood will be honored on Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. in the multi-purpose room of Chetopa High School located two blocks north of the post office.
Everyone is encouraged to attend the come-and-go reception.

January 29, 2009 · Posted in Features

Cole Family to help with Edna church’s celebration event

The First Baptist Church of Edna will be celebrating its 146th Anniversary on Sunday, Feb. 1.
The celebration will include music by the Cole Family performing at 10 a.m. and after the dinner.
Pastor Ted Swope will have the services. A potluck, fellowship dinner will follow the services.
The Cole Family will have a concert following the dinner. A love offering for the Cole Family and for Pastor Swope will be taken.
The public is invited.

January 27, 2009 · Posted in News

Two basketball homecomings this Friday

Oswego High School homecoming attendants this year are freshman, Stephanie Brown; sophomore, Sarah Carter and junior, Alicia Gurnee. The senior queen candidates include: Kelsi Frogley, Shelbie Jo Johnston, and Deja Trotnic. The homecoming crowning will be held at the halftime of the boys’ game against Altoona.

Labette County High School Tamasha candidates for homecoming queen are Katie Gilpin, Jackie Fulkerson, Gabby Hinman, Lauren Journot and Leigh Ann Omarkhail. The crowning ceremony will be held during halftime of the boys’ basketball game against Iola.

Jacque Fulkerson is the daughter of David and Jessica Keaton, Parsons
Lauren Journot is the daughter of Mike and Diane Journot, Parsons
Gabby Hinman is the daughter of Randy and Julie Hinman, Parsons
Katie Gilpin, daughter of Mark and Rhonda Gilpin, Parsons
Leigh Ann Omarkhail, daughter of Peter and Connie Omarkhail, Parsons

January 27, 2009 · Posted in News

Area deaths

For more information, see the Jan. 28 issue of the Labette Avenue. To locate previously posted death notices, enter the decedent’s last name in the archive search box on Labette Avenue’s home page. Labette Avenue publishes death notices free of charge. Paid obituaries ($20) are printed in their entirety in the Labette Avenue and online at www.taylornews.org/lba.

Mary Sue Riddle

CHETOPA—Mary Sue Riddle, 74, of Chetopa, Kan., died at 4:45 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, at the Chetopa Manor Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 26, at the First Baptist Church in Chetopa. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m., Sunday, at the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Chetopa.

Memorials are suggested to the Chetopa First Baptist Church or Chetopa Manor. These may be left at or mailed to Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 346, Chetopa, KS 67336.

Mary was born May 3, 1934, in Neosho, Mo., to Charles and Mae E. (Patterson) Perky. As a young girl, she grew up and attended schools in the Neosho area. Prior to marriage, she worked at the Connors Hotel in Joplin as an elevator operator.

She and Arthur Riddle were married June 2, 1959, in Miami, Okla. Following their marriage, they lived in numerous cities in the United States and overseas while Arthur was serving in the U.S. Army. Upon retiring in 1977, they moved to Chetopa where they have lived since.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Chetopa. Her hobbies included singing, sewing, embroidery, writing, drawing, cooking and baking. She especially enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Her family was the love of her life.

Those surviving are her husband, Arthur Riddle, of the home; one son, Larry Riddle, Damascus, Va.; three daughters, Carol Gross, Canada; Judy Almond, Parsons; and Brenda Herndon and husband Paul, Chetopa; eight grandchildren, Rhonda Troglia, Eric Monje, Amy Monje, Chelsea Almond, Jennifer Monje, Chris Herndon, Jacob Almond and Kaylea Herndon; two step great-grandchildren, Katherine Troglia and Aaron Troglia.

Preceding her in death were three sisters, Cora Mae Manning, Martha Perky, and Coella Stansell.

Kimberly Sue Jeffries

CHETOPA—Kimberly Sue Jeffries, 47, of Chetopa, Kan., died at 12:59 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, at her home. She is survived by her mother, Sue Jeffries, of the home.

Following cremation,funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Chetopa.

Naoma Ruth Bynum

PALESTINE, Texas—Naoma Ruth Bynum, 84, of Palestine, Texas, died Thursday, July 10, 1924, at Greenbrier Nursing and Rehab Center.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Chapel of the Air at Land of Memory Cemetery with the Rev. Shane Kastler officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home.

Florence D. Hisey

COLUMBUS—Florence D. Hisey, 63, of Columbus, Kan., died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009.

Memorial services will be at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin.

Ruby Winters

PARSONS—Ruby Winters, 84, of Parsons, Kan., died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, at the Elmhaven West Nursing Home in Parsons.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, near Dennis. Friends may call at their convenience at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Parsons. Memorials are suggested to Operation Bright Touch. They may be left at or mailed to the Carson-Wall Funeral Home, Box 942, Parsons, KS 67357.

Rose N. Carpenter

PARSONS—Rose N. Carpenter, 77, of Parsons, Kan., formerly of Walnut, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, at Elmhaven West nursing home in Parsons.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at Berean Baptist Church in Parsons. Burial will be in Walnut Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m.,Tuesday, at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons.

Memorials are suggested to Berean Baptist Church and may be left at or mailed to the funeral home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, 67357.

Martha J. Pease

COLUMBUS—Martha J. Pease, 43, of Columbus, Kan., died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, in Columbus.

Funeral services will be at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 20, in the Murdock Funeral Home Chapel with Steve Fellers of Trinity Worship Center in Baxter Springs officiating. Family and friends will have a visitation from 7 p.m. until service time.

Murdock Funeral Home, Columbus, was in charge of arrangements.

January 27, 2009 · Posted in Deaths, News

Senior mental health services provided by Reflections program

Reflections is a Medicare funded program which has been designed to meet the unique mental health needs of senior adults with mental, emotional, and behavioral health disorders. The overall goal of the program is to help the senior adult develop the skills and resources necessary to decrease mental health symptoms, improve their health and level of functioning, and prevent exacerbation of symptoms in the least restrictive environment possible.
Reflections provides a broad spectrum of services, which range in intensity from 3 to 11 hours of therapy per week, to senior adults with mental health disorders. The services may include comprehensive assessment, individualized treatment planning, physician services, psychotherapy, skills training, family education, linkage with community and social support systems. Although group therapy is the primary treatment modality, individual and family therapy may also be provided if clinically indicated.
Patients of Reflections may be referred by a variety of sources, including self-referral, nursing facility, inpatient program, and primary care physician. Patients will be admitted and monitored by the Psychiatrist privileged by Oswego Medical Center, but will be encouraged to maintain ongoing treatment with primary physicians. The patients may also elect to maintain an ongoing relationship with their primary psychiatrist if they are under psychiatric care prior to admission. In this case the program psychiatrist will manage the admission and discharge of the patient while every effort will be made to support the treatment being provided by the primary psychiatrist. The program admits and treats patients without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or handicap.

January 22, 2009 · Posted in News

Commissioner was with crash survivor’s husband

Labette County Commissioner Brian Kinzie stood on the stage of an auditorium in Fayetteville, Ark., last Thursday afternoon, preparing for a Cross Canadian Ragweed concert.
Kinzie’s son, Brian, is the production manager for the well-known band and Kinzie’s assistant, Joel Schoepf, was engaged in conversation with them when Schoepf’s cell phone rang.
He stepped off stage to talk with his wife who was calling from New York. Joel immediately motioned for the father-and-son Kinzies to come over where he was standing.
“That was my wife, Robin,” said Schoepf. “She was in an airplane crash in New York and was just rescued from the Hudson River.”
Commissioner Kinzie said he rushed to the bus to tell band members but they already were watching live coverage of the crash on television.
“Joel was pretty shaken up,” said Kinzie. “He had just talked to her on the phone a little earlier and she told him she was taking a flight out of Newark for San Antonio.”
Kinzie said Robin Schoepf was not talking much about the crash, but obviously everyone in the Randy Rogers Band, Cross Canadian Ragweed and the 36D Management Company were thrilled that Robin and all other passengers made it off the flight alive.
Robin Schoepf is manager of the Randy Rogers Band which had appeared on the David Letterman Show the previous night.

January 22, 2009 · Posted in News

City of Parsons receives FAA entitlement of $154,224

The City of Parsons received notification that it received its first half of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) entitlement for $154,224.
According to Representative Lynn Jenkins office in Washington, D.C., the FAA began notifying funding recipients yesterday regarding the first half of funding for 2009.
“Each year, the City of Parsons receives entitlement dollars from the FAA,” said Martha Wilkerson, Planning and Zoning Administrator. “We have elected to pool our funds from the past few years in order to go ahead with Phase III of our airport project.”
That project includes reconstruction of the north portion of the terminal apron at Tri-City Airport. The City of Parsons recently submitted a grant request for Phase III of the project, which will reconstruct the remaining portion of the terminal apron using discretionary funds from the FAA.
The City of Parsons has $360,000 of discretionary funding banked with the FAA. A grant application has been filed with the FAA for an additional $559,000 toward the Phase III reconstruction project. Phase III is reliant on discretionary funds from the FAA.
The FAA entitlement grant is a 95 percent federally funded program with the City of Parsons match being only five percent. The City of Parsons utilizes the grant funds such as this to maintain the Tri-City Airport.

January 22, 2009 · Posted in News

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