Here is a list of recently announced food recalls

The following recalls have been announced:

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Vitamin Cottage is recalling Vitamin Cottage packed fresh-ground peanut butter because the products could be contaminated with salmonella. This organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. The Lakewood, Colo., company said state health authorities notified the company of three cases of patients in late December 2008/early January 2009 who have the strain of salmonella that has been involved in the national recall from Peanut Corp. of America. The company said all three reported that they consumed Vitamin Cottage fresh-ground peanut butter, among other items. The company said this does not necessarily mean they contracted salmonella from its peanut butter.

For more information, consumers can call 303-986-4600, ext 350, or http://www.naturalgrocers.com.

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Meijer is recalling two types of its Meijer Brand dry-roasted peanuts and four types of Meijer Brand ice cream novelties, sold in all of its stores in five states, because the products could be contaminated with salmonella. This organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. No illnesses have been reported, according to the Grand Rapids, Mich., company. The recalled products were sold in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky. These products include:

–Meijer Bulk Dry Roasted Peanuts, UPC No. 2-18537-00000-8

–Markets of Meijer Dry Roasted Peanuts, UPC No. 7-19283-91733-1

–Meijer Vanilla Sundae Cone with Peanuts (with Garfield on packaging), UPC No. 7-19283-74019-9

–Meijer Vanilla Sundae Cone with Peanuts (without Garfield on packaging), UPC No. 7-19283-91235-0

–Meijer Fudge Sundae Cone with Peanuts (with Garfield on packaging), UPC No. 7-19283-74020-5

–Meijer Fudge Sundae Cone with Peanuts (without Garfield on packaging), UPC No. 7-19283-91245-9

For more information, consumers can call 800-543-3704.

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Rain Creek Baking Corp. is expanding its recall of Sinbad, Michael’s and Rain Creek Baking Company branded dessert products produced with peanut butter because the products could be contaminated with salmonella. This organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. No illnesses have been reported, according to the Madera, Calif., company. The recalled products include:

–SinbadSweets.com 12pc Peanut Butter Princess, SKU 0 38105 10304 3

–Sinbad Special Baklava Assortment, SKU 0 38105 10933 0

–Sinbad Sweets Peanut Butter Baskets, uncupped, SKU 0 38105 10939 7

–Sinbad Sweets Baklava Assortment, SKU 0 38105 10944 1

–19 pc Bakery and Sweets, SKU 0 38105 10985 4

–Sinbad Special European Baklava Assortment (No. 10989), SKU 0 77589 37240 8

–Sinbad Sweets Enrobed Peanut Butter Princesses, SKU 0 38105 10996 0

–Sinbad Sweets Peanut Butter Baskets, cupped, SKU 0 38105 11939 6

–Sinbad Sweets Peanut Butter Baskets (No.11949), SKU 0 77589 33213 3

–Rain Creek Baking Company Peanut Butter Princesses, SKU 0 38105 20013 1

–Rain Creek Baking Company Peanut Butter Turtles, SKU 0 38105 20026 1

–Rain Creek Baking Company Peanut Butter Turtle Shells, SKU 0 38105 20031 5

–Sinbad Baklava & Sweets, SKU 0 38105 20101 5

–Sinbad Baklava & Sweets, SKU 0 38105 20102 2

–Sinbad Baklava & Sweets, SKU 0 38105 20103 9

–Sinbad Galleta estilo Baklava, SKU 0 38105 20106 0

–Sinbad Baklava & Sweets, SKU 0 38105 20117 6

–Sinbad Baklava & Sweets, SKU 0 38105 20120 6

–Sinbad Baklava & Sweets, SKU 0 38105 20124 2

–Sinbad Baklava & Sweets, SKU 0 38105 20127 5

–Sinbad Sweets Peanut Butter Princess Baklava, SKU 0 38105 20128 2

–Sinbad Baklava & Sweets, SKU 0 38105 20129 9

–Sinbad Baklava & Sweets, SKU 0 38105 20130 5

–Sinbad Galletas estilo Baklava, SKU 0 38105 20180 0

–Rain Creek Baking Company Baklava Assortment, SKU 0 38105 20211 1

–Rain Creek Baking Company Baklava Assortment, SKU 0 38105 20213 5

–Rain Creek Baking Company Baklava Assortment, SKU 0 38105 20207 4

–Sinbad Baklava & Sweets, SKU 0 38105 21335 3

–Sinbad Sweets European Baklava Assortment, SKU 0 38105 21339 1

–Sinbad Sweets Baklava & Sweets, SKU 0 38105 21375 9

–Sinbad Sweets Baklava & Sweets, SKU 0 38105 21382 7

–Sinbad Sweets Caffe Sweets, SKU 0 38105 22143 3

–Sinbad Sweets Baklava & Sweets, SKU 0 38105 22204 0

–Sinbad Sweets Caffe Sweets Peanut Butter Tartlets, SKU 0 38105 22257 7

–Rain Creek Baking Corporation Baklava Assortment, SKU 0 38105 22280 5

–Michael’s Baklava Assortment, SKU 0 38105 22297 3

–Rain Creek Baking Corporation Hand Crafted Baklava, 0 38105 22306 2

The recalled items’ expiration date or the best before date will read either 11/01/07 through 12/31/07, 01/01/08 through 12/31/08, or 01/01/09 through 07/22/09. Lot numbers affected would be 07180 through 09022. The products were sold in grocery, warehouse and other retail stores throughout the U.S.

For more information, consumers can call 800-530-0505.

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Sara Lee North American Foodservice is recalling Chef Pierre Chocolate Peanut Butter Silk Pie, a foodservice product, because the product could be contaminated with salmonella. This organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. There have been no illnesses reported, according to the Downers Grove, Ill., company. The recalled product, with the UPC code 3210005095, was sold frozen with four packaged pies in each case. This product was sold and distributed nationally to foodservice companies and sold to consumers through Sara Lee outlet stores and other foodservice establishments. For more information, consumers can call 888-891-6100.

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Perry’s Ice Cream is expanding its recall of select ice cream products containing peanut butter. The products could be contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. The Akron, N.Y., company said it has not received any reports of illnesses. The products were distributed in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Florida, Illinois and Indiana. The newly recalled products include all lots of:

–Perry’s Butterscotch Sundae, 1.75 quart, UPC 75767-50030

–Perry’s Hot Fudge Sundae, 8 ounce, UPC 75767-39008

–Perry’s Hot Fudge Sundae, 1.5 quart, UPC 75767-20036

–Perry’s Hot Fudge Sundae, 1.75 quart, UPC 75767-20036

–Perry’s Light No Sugar Added Mexican Sundae, 1.75 quart, UPC 75767-22504

–Perry’s Nutty Business, 3 gallon

–Perry’s Nutty Business, 1.75 quart, UPC 75767-00237

–Perry’s Nutty Cones, 24/4.1 fluid ounces each, UPC 75767-57001

–Perry’s Vanilla Nutty Cones, 6/4.1 fluid ounces each, UPC 75767-82040

–Perry’s Peanut Butter Swirl, 3 gallon

–Perry’s Sabres Top Shelf Sundae, 3 gallon

–Perry’s Sabres Top Shelf Sundae, 1.75 quart, UPC 75767-50060

–Shurfine Heavenly Hash, 1.75 quart, UPC 15400-22251

–Shurfine Sundae Cones, 6/4.1 fluid ounce each, UPC 15400-82995

–Wegmans Heavenly Hash, 1.75 quart, UPC 77890-64182

–Wegmans Tin Roof Sundae, 1.75 quart, UPC 77890-16059

–Wegmans Sundae Cones, 6/3.8 fluid ounces each, UPC 77890-97864

–Cumberland Farms Hot Fudge Sundae, 1.75 quart, UPC 42704-00319

–Baldwin Peanut Butter Cup, 1.75 quart, UPC 50711-10124

Also, the recall includes the Nov. 12, 2009, lot/expiration date of Cumberland Farms Cafe Coffee Fudge, UPC 42704-00314, 1.75 quart. For more information, consumers can call 800-873-7797.

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Simbree Energy Foods is recalling Simbree Oat Almond Pistash, Simbree Almond Pistachio Energy Bites and Simbree Oat Bites with Peanuts, Almonds and Pistachios. The products could be contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. No illnesses have been reported, according to the Seattle company. The products were distributed in the U.S. and Canada through grocery stores, bike shops, mail order and direct delivery. The expiration dates range from February 2009 through February 2010. The recall includes the following UPC codes:

— 8 9484800006 9 — U.S. and Canadian, 6 ounce/170 gram individual packages

— 8 9484800002 1 — U.S. and Canadian, 15 ounce/426 gram individual packages.

— 8 9484800024 3 — Canadian case, 6 ounce/170 gram

— 8 9484800027 4 — Canadian case, 15 ounce/170 gram

For more information, consumers can call 206-763-6020.

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Arico Natural Foods Co. is recalling Arico Peanut Butter Cookies and Cookie Bars because the products could be contaminated with salmonella. This organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. No illnesses have been reported, according to the Beaverton, Ore., company. The recalled products, sold throughout the U.S. and Canada, include:

–Arico Peanut Butter Cookies; 4.76 ounce standup pouch with the UPC code 1 82363 00022 1; sell by dates of 080309 and 100509

–Arico Peanut Butter Cookie Bars; 1.4 ounce with UPC code 1 82363 00006 1; sell by dates of AUG0409

For more information, consumers can call 866-982-7426, ext. 21.

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Weis Markets is recalling eight ice cream products because they could be contaminated with salmonella. This organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. No illnesses have been reported, according to the Sunbury, Pa., company. The recalled products include:

–Weis Quality Premium Ice Cream Nutty Cone 56-ounce Sundae, UPC 041497-01238

–Weis Quality Light Ice Cream Nutty Cone 56-ounce Sundae, UPC 041497-01386

–Weis Quality Monkey Business 56-ounce Premium Ice Cream, UPC 041497-01223

–Weis Quality Light Ice Cream Tin Roof Sundae 56-ounce, UPC 041497-01385

–Weis Quality Premium Ice Cream Peanut Perfection 56-ounce, UPC 041497-01236

–Weis Quality Round Top Sundae Cones 4 count, UPC 041497-01157

–Carnival Sundae Cones 6 count, UPC 041497-01105

These products were distributed at Weis Markets retail stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and West Virginia. Another recalled product, Food City Premium Tin Roof Sundae Ice Cream (56-ounce, UPC 87848-10231) was sold Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee.

For more information, consumers can call 866-999-9347.

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LesserEvil is recalling Peanut Butter and Choco Kettle Corn because the product could be contaminated with salmonella. This organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. No illnesses have been reported, according to the Tuckahoe, N.Y., company. All lot codes are being recalled. The product was distributed nationally, and it was also exported to Japan to Canada. The company sold the product through distributors to grocery and specialty stores and internet sales.It was also included in some gift baskets. The UPC of the product distributed in the U.S. and in Japan is 180999000356. The UPC for the Canadian product is 180999000516. For more information, consumers can call 914-779-3000, ext. 5, or visit http://www.lesserevil.com.

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Turkey Hill Dairy is recalling six ice cream and frozen yogurt items because they could be contaminated with salmonella. This organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. The Lancaster County, Pa., company said it has not received any consumer illness complaints about the products. The recalled products include:

–Turkey Hill Tin Roof Sundae Premium Ice Cream; container size 1.5 quarts; UPC code 0-20735-11013-3; From Sell By Code: 08/09/2009 to 01/20/2010

–Turkey Hill Chocolate Nutty Moose Tracks Stuff’d; container size pint; UPC code 0-20735-42080-5; From Sell By Code: 10/09/2009 to 01/19/2010

–Turkey Hill Chocolate Nutty Moose Tracks Light Recipe Ice Cream; container size 1.5 quarts; UPC code 0-20735-12122-1; From Sell By Code: 08/05/2009 to 01/06/2010

–Turkey Hill Nutty Caramel Caribou Frozen Yogurt; container size 1.5 quarts; UPC code 0-20735-12505-2; From Sell By Code: 11/25/2009 to 12/19/2009

–Turkey Hill Peanut Brittle No Sugar Added Recipe Ice Cream; container size 1.5 quarts; UPC code: 0-20735-13506-8; From Sell By Code: 01/01/2008 to 12/12/2009

–Turkey Hill Peanut Butter Mania Light Recipe Ice Cream; container size 1.5 quarts; UPC code 0-20735-12116-0; From Sell By Code: 01/01/2008 to 01/06/2010

The products were distributed to grocery, food and convenience stores in Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, DC, and West Virginia. For more information, consumers can call 800-693-2479.

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House of Flavors Ice Cream Co. is recalling all Hannaford Denali Nutty Moose Tracks ice cream sold in Hannaford Stores in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, New York and Sweetbay Stores in Florida. The products could be contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. No illnesses have been reported, according to the Ludington, Mich., company. The product is packed in 56 and 16 fluid ounce paper containers with date codes before Jan. 28, 2009. For more information, consumers can call 800-930-7740.

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Price Chopper Supermarkets Inc. is recalling its store brand sundae cones and its natural line of Full Circle snack mixes because the products could be contaminated with salmonella. This organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. No illnesses have been reported, according to Schenectady, N.Y., company. The recalled products include:

— 24 ounce Price Chopper Regular Sundae Cones

— 16 ounce Price Chopper Round Top Sundae Cones

— 16 ounce Price Chopper Round Top Sundae Cones with Fudge.

— 12 ounce Full Circle Master Zen Party Mix

— 8 ounce Full Circle Mixed Nuts Roasted and Salted

— 12 ounce Full Circle Mocha Madness Mixed Bag

— 14 ounce Full Circle Mocha Madness Mixed Tubs

The recalled products were sold in stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont. For more information, consumers can call 800-666-7667.

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Best Maid Cookie Company Inc. is recalling peanut butter cup dough and cookie products made since March of 2007. The products could be contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. The River Falls, Wis., company said it has not received any consumer illness complaints. The recalled products include:

— Sienna Bakery Peanut Butter Cup Cookie

— Sienna Bakery Peanut Butter Cup Cookie

— Sienna Bakery Peanut Butter Cup Cookie

— Sienna Bakery Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Dough

— Lund’s Peanut Butter Cup Dough

The Sienna Bakery products were distributed by Gordon Food Service to delivery customers in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin and West Virginia. They were also sold through GFS Marketplace stores in Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. The Lund’s product was distributed in Minnesota. For more information, consumers can call 888-444-0322.

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Wells’ Dairy Inc. is expanding its recall of its Blue Bunny Personals Bunny Tracks ice cream to include lot number 80030 with a best used by date of Nov. 17, 2009. The product could be contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. The Le Mars, Iowa, company said it has not received any reports of illnesses. The recalled product was shipped to Virginia, Iowa, Ohio, Nebraska, Washington, Tennessee, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Oregon. It was sold at retail and foodservice levels. For more information, consumers can visit http://www.bluebunny.com.

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Caribou Coffee Company Inc. is recalling Caribou Fruit and Nut Blend Trail Mix because the product could be contaminated with salmonella. This organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. No illnesses have been reported, according to the Minneapolis company. The recall involves the Caribou Fruit & Nut Blend Trail Mix, 3 ounce size, SKU No. 007845, with the sell by dates of March 3 and June 30 this year. The recalled Caribou Fruit and Nut Blend Trail Mix was distributed nationwide through Jan. 30, 2009. For more information, consumers can 888-227-4268.

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Harry and David is recalling two Olympia Delight Trail Mix products because the products could be contaminated with salmonella. This organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. No illnesses have been reported, according to the Medford, Ore., company. The recalled products include:

— About 30,500 12 ounce bags labeled Olympia Delight Trail Mix; UPC code 780994604896

— About 14,200 5 ounce boxes labeled Olympia Delight Trail Mix; UPC code is 780994737013 or 780994751262

The products were distributed throughout the U.S. under the Harry & David brand. The bagged product was sold only in Harry and David stores. The boxed product was sold in Harry and David stores, Barnes and Noble, T.J. Maxx, Marshall’s and HomeGoods stores.

For more information, consumers can call 800-233-1101.

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Salix LLC is recalling Healthy Hide 6 inch Peanut Butter Filled Shank Bone, a dog chew product, because the product could be contaminated with salmonella. This organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. The recalled product was sold through national retailers in the U.S. The Deerfield Beach, Fla., company said it is not aware of any reported cases of illnesses. The product comes in a clear plastic bag. All packages are marked with one of the following lot codes: between CP 20081508 and CP 20012209. For more information, consumers can call 954-425-0001.

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Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Co. is recalling some products containing Honey Roasted Peanuts and Granulated Peanuts because the products could be contaminated with salmonella. This organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. The Parker, Colo., company said it has not received any reports of illnesses. The recalled products include:

— Mountain Man Special Mixed Nuts, all lots

— Mountain Man Sweet Explosion, all lots

— Mountain Man Paddlewheel Mix, all lots

— Mountain Man Honey Roast Peanuts, all lots

— Mountain Man Special Mixed Nut Gift Pack, all 1 pound and 1.75 pound packs

— Mountain Man Cherry Hill Supremes, purchased before Aug. 14, 2008

— RiverTrail Sweet & Spicy Mix, all lots

— RiverTrail Honey Roast Mix, all lots

The products were distributed nationwide, according to spokesman Mike Conner. For more information, consumers can call 800-225-0045.

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Velvet Ice Cream is recalling its Velvet Round Top Vanilla Cones, which are sold individually and in four-packs in grocery and convenience stores. The recall was initiated by Velvet suppliers, Fieldbrook Foods of Dunkirk, N.Y., and Ice Cream Specialties of Lafayette, Ind., which manufacture the products under an agreement with Velvet. The cones are sprinkled with crushed peanuts.

Velvet does not purchase products or ingredients from the Peanut Corporation of American. Individuals who have purchased Velvet Round Top Vanilla Cones can return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions should call 740-892-3921.

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The Kroger Co. is recalling a nut topping sold in its family of retail stores because the products could be contaminated with salmonella. This organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. No illnesses have been reported.

Stores under the following names in the 31 states where Kroger operates are included in this recall: Kroger, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Food 4 Less, Fry’s, King Soopers, Smith’s, Dillons, QFC, City Market, Foods Co., Jay C, Scott’s, Owen’s, Baker’s, Gerbes, Hilander and Pay Less.

The recall includes the following items:

— Kroger Nut Topping sold in 2.25-ounce containers with a “Sell by” date of DEC-22-09 and earlier under the following UPC Code Number: 0001111074500.

— Ralphs Nut Topping sold in 2.25-ounce containers with a “Sell by” date of DEC-9-2009 and earlier under the following UPC Code Number: 0001111071444.

— Fred Meyer Nut Topping sold in 2.25-ounce containers with a “Sell by” date of DEC-21-09 and earlier under the following UPC Code Number: 0001111074507.

For more information, consumers can call 800-632-6900.

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SUPERVALU Inc. is recalling multiple ice cream novelty products sold under the Cub, Jewel, Flavorite, and Richfood brands because they may contain peanut products that have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. The products were sold at some SUPERVALU-owned stores including bigg’s, Cub Foods, Farm Fresh, Hornbacher’s, Jewel-Osco, and Shoppers Food & Pharmacy in all the states where they operate. No illnesses have been reported. This product recall includes all:

Cub Sundae Cones, 6 Ct, UPC?: 41130-47379 sold at Cub Foods

Jewel Round Top Cones, 8 ct, UPC?: 41280-11853 sold at: Jewel-Osco

Flavorite Sundae Cones, 6 Ct, UPC?: 41130-03778, sold at bigg’s, Hornbacher’s

Richfood Sundae Cones, 6 Ct, UPC?: 11166-62768, sold at: Farm Fresh, Shoppers Food & Pharmacy

Consumers with questions can contact SUPERVALU Inc. at 877-932-7948.

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Pierre’s Ice Cream Co. is recalling its sundae-cone style products under the Pierre’s brand label in Single Serve (4.5 fl. oz.), 4 pack and 6 pack varieties sold at retail, convenient, and food services outlets. The products could be contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. The company said it has not received any consumer illness complaints associated with the products.

The Pierre’s items included in the recall are:

— Pierre’s 6 Pack Sundae Cones (Vanilla); UPC 48178-10701

— Pierre’s 6 Pack Sundae Cones(Vanilla Fudge / Vanilla Caramel); UPC 48178-10705

— Pierre’s 4.5 fl. oz. Single Serve Sundae Cones (Vanilla); UPC: 48178-10801

— Pierre’s 4 Pack Slender Sundae Cones; UPC 48178-94601

For more information, consumers can call 216-432-1144.