Fw: OCEAN MIST FARMS ANNOUNCES PRECAUTIONARY, VOLUNTARY RECALL OF GREENONIONS

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From: Mike Rose <mr@nstpr.com>

Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:17:28
To: Mike Rose<mr@nstpr.com>
Subject: OCEAN MIST FARMS ANNOUNCES PRECAUTIONARY, VOLUNTARY RECALL OF GREEN
ONIONS


Contact: Afreen Malik
Food Safety Manager
Afreen@oceanmist.com
831-970-3763

OCEAN MIST FARMS ANNOUNCES PRECAUTIONARY,
VOLUNTARY RECALL OF GREEN ONIONS

CASTROVILLE, CA ­ AUG. 28, 2009 ­ Although no Ocean Mist Farms¹ product has
been identified, the company immediately began a precautionary, voluntary
recall of iceless green onions. This decision follows confirmation from
federal regulators of a positive test for salmonella on iceless green onions
supplied by Circle Produce to several shippers, including Ocean Mist Farms.


³The health and safety of our customers and their consumers always comes
first. As soon as we learned of the positive test, it became our immediate
responsibility to begin a voluntary recall of the product in the interest of
protecting public health,² said Ed Boutonnet, president, Ocean Mist Farms.
³We quickly traced back the product using our tracking system and will work
closely with our customers and officials.²

³It¹s fortunate there have been no reported illnesses; regardless, we must
remain vigilant in ensuring food safety.² The company has suspended
receiving Circle Produce green onions. Ocean Mist Farms will continue to
provide green onions from its own growing and packing operation.

"We¹re seeing more inspections by regulators throughout the industry, which
is good. It¹s having a positive effect in ensuring food safety, and through
our systems at Ocean Mist Farms, we¹re able to trace back and quickly recall
product.²

It is possible that a small amount of product may have already been
purchased by consumers and therefore anyone who has purchased any of the
following products with the trace back codes listed below should dispose of
the product. For additional information, consumers can visit
www.oceanmist.com.

The recalled iceless green onion pack styles and code dates are as follows:

· 4 x 12 count

· 2 x 24 count

· 36 count 5.5 oz Cello Bag

· 40 count 5.5 oz Cello Bag



Trace Back Code: 95ONCP7G

Production Dates: 80309; 80709; 80809; 81109; 81209; 81309



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