Summit Import Corporation Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Oriental Mascot Brand Sweetened Sliced Coconut (Feb. 1)
Summit Import Corp. is recalling "Oriental Mascot Brand Sweetened Sliced Coconut" because it contains undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. The product comes in an uncoded 4 oz plastic container. The recalled "Oriental Mascot Brand Sweetened Sliced Coconut" was distributed in New York State.

California Department of Public Health Warns Consumers Not to Eat Olivier Brand Parmesan and Asiago Dip With Garlic and Basil (Jan. 31)
Dr. Mark Horton, Director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat Olivier brand Parmesan and Asiago Dip with Garlic and Basil, because of the possibility of contamination with Clostridium botulinum. The product was distributed to William-Sonoma retail stores nationwide and to Olivier Napa Valley retail stores located in Truckee and St. Helena, California.

Sherwood Brands Announces Nationwide Recall of Pokemon Branded Valentine Cards and Pops Because They May Contain Metal Fragments (Feb. 14)
Sherwood Brands LLC is voluntarily recalling approximately 400,000 packages of Pokemon branded "Valentine Cards and Pops" (Item# 073964209109 and Item# 073964289804), because of reports that metal fragments were found in two lollipops purchased in Florida. There are no reports of injury. People who bite into or swallow a metal fragment could possibly be injured.