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July 31, 2008

The FDA has issued a new Consumer Warning on raw Serrano Peppers as well as raw Jalapeno Peppers. FDA advising consumers to avoid raw Serrano Peppers from Mexico, in addition to raw jalapeno peppers from Mexico, as well as any foods that contain them.

Please see attached PDF file.
 

-Phil Capo, Produce Department
 

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July 22, 2008

Monday afternoon the FDA announced the discovery of Salmonella Saintpaul strain on a jalapeno pepper grown in Mexico. The Jalapeño peppers were distributed in GA and TX.

To err on the side of Food Safety, we have suspended sales of fresh Jalapeño peppers until further notice.

-Phil Capo, Produce Department
 

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July 22, 2008

Our 4/1 gal Stanz Jalapeños (#27696) are NOT part of the Jalapeño recall.

-Don Ashley, Purchasing
 

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Freestone Letter

July 21, 2008

The FDA has announced a recall on jalapeño peppers, serrano peppers and avocados imported from Mexico by Grande Produce LTD. CO Hidalgo,Texas.

We have received written assurance from our supplier that Stanz has not received any product from this packer, for at least a year. The recall is clearly pointed to this one packer.

This recall is not related to the ongoing Salmonella outbreak.

-Tim Brunt, Produce Manager

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Pepper and Avacado Recall

July 18, 2008

The FDA has now lifted all warnings on the consumption of tomatoes.The source of the salmonella outbreak has not been identified,but, all tomatoes in the marketplace have been deemed safe to eat.

The FDA update attached below states:"While we are changing our consumer guidance about tomatoes, we reiterate our guidance to consumers that those in vulnerable populations ( infants, the elderly, and inmune-compromised people) should avoid eating jalapeño and serrano peppers as the investigation continues"

-Tim Brunt, Produce Manager

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Tomato Update

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