Seward Co-op wants to keep our members and shoppers informed of any product recalls or issues regarding items we may carry. This page includes information on current product recalls. If you would like to receive updates on product recalls, please join us on Twitter.
Posted on Feb. 22
On Feb. 21, one lot of Castle Rock Whole Milk was recalled by the manufacturer due to an incomplete pasteurization process. Castle Rock has done extensive testing and determined that the only product impacted was dated Feb. 29. Seward Co-op has not received product dated Feb. 29.
Posted on Nov. 7
Hoch Orchard Applesauce
Hoch Orchard has recalled three varieties of applesauce due to the presence of mold. They are: Minnieska applesauce (exp. date 1/13/12), apricot applesauce (exp. date 1/10/12) and strawberry applesauce (exp. date 1/12/12 & 2/3/12).
Posted on Oct. 31
Kool Ranch Kale Chips
Rhythm Superfoods, LLC is initiating the voluntary recall of a limited quantity of Kool Ranch Kale Chips. Approx. 2,700 cases of Kool Ranch Kale Chips containing cashews was inadvertently placed into packaging that did not declare cashews as an ingredient and possibly shipped to retail locations nationwide. Because the mislabeled product contains cashews, an allergen, Rhythm Superfoods is strongly advising consumers who are allergic to cashews and who have purchased the recalled product not to consume it to avoid the possibility of a serious allergic reaction. More information about the recall is available here.
Posted on Oct. 20
Larry Schultz Eggs
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) are investigating illnesses in at least six people in Minnesota that are connected with a recall of organic shell eggs due to contamination with Salmonella Enteritidis. The contaminated eggs were traced back by the MDA to Larry Schultz Organic Farm of Owatonna, where environmental testing confirmed the presence of Salmonella Enteritidis. Larry Schultz Organic Farm is cooperating with the MDA investigation and has issued a voluntary recall of the products. All Schultz eggs have been pulled from Seward Co-op's shelves. Click here for a list of recalled brands.
Posted on Dec. 20
Sally Jackson Cheese
Sally Jackson Cheese of Oroville, WA is recalling all cheese products, including cow, goat and sheep, because they may be contaminated with E. coli. Seward Co-op carries two of these cheeses, a chestnut leaf-wrapped sheep and a grape leaf-wrapped goat cheese. All product has been pulled from the co-op's shelves. If you purchased Sally Jackson Cheese from Seward Co-op, please visit our Customer Service desk for a full refund. To read the FDA's recall press release, click here.
Posted on Nov. 19
Co-op Reusable Bags are SAFE
Your Twin Cities food co-ops work hard to ensure the safety of the food they provide -- and no less diligently to ensure that the bags you use to bring home that food are safe. The primary supplier of reusable grocery bags available at the co-ops is 1 Bag at a Time; the company has issued a press release affirming that recent testing by the county of Los Angeles showed that lead levels in their bags are far below the safety standard for reusable bags, general consumer products, and even children’s toys. You can read the full release here.
Posted on Oct. 25:
Hylands Teething Tablets
Standard Homeopathic Company, in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is voluntarily recalling its Hyland's Teething Tablets. The company is initiating this recall in an abundance of caution due to an FDA investigation of its manufacturing facility. Seward Co-op has removed these teething tablets from the shelf and returned them to the vendor. If you purchased Hyland's Teething Tablets from Seward Co-op, please return them to our Customer Service desk for a full refund. Additionally, consumers who are concerned about the safety of purchased product may contact Standard Homeopathic Company for instructions on a refund or replacement product. For these instructions and information, click here or call 1-877-496-5044.
Posted on Sept. 23:
Similac Products
Certain Similac products have been voluntarily recalled due to the possible presence of common beetles. Seward Co-op does NOT carry any of the affected products in its inventory. As a precaution, Similac products were pulled from our shelves, lot codes were checked, and the product was replaced on the shelves. More information on the recall is available at www.similac.com.
Posted on Aug. 27:
Radtke Eggs Discontinued
Seward Co-op has discontinued carrying Radtke Eggs. It has come to our attention that Radtke had substituted conventional eggs on deliveries to our store. As a result, we are no longer confident that they can provide us with eggs from cage-free, free-range birds. We are committed providing our members and customers the highest quality food, that is both safe and humanely produced. Although Radtke has been a Seward Co-op supplier for many years, we will no longer carry their brand of eggs. If you have purchased Radtke eggs from Seward Co-op, please return them to our customer service desk for a full refund.
About Salmonella
People infected with salmonella usually develop diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. Illness usually lasts four to seven days and most people recover without treatment. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness. Persons who think they may have become ill from eating this recalled product are advised to consult their health care providers. The FDA’s info page about the recall.
Posted on Aug. 9:
Alacer Emergen-C, three products are part of a voluntary market withdrawal by the manufacturer because they contain less than the labeled amount of vitamin E per serving. This is a quantity control issue and not a food safety issue. All inventory in the following flavors has been pulled from Seward Co-op's shelves until the issue is resolved: Kids Multi, Cherry Pom Multi and Apricot Mango Multi.
Posted on Aug. 6:
Koyo Soba Ramen. KOYO Foods is voluntarily recalling KOYO Soba Ramen because it contains undeclared soy protein. UPC Code #8-13551-00214-6. You may return products purchased at Seward Co-op for a full refund. All such products have been pulled from Seward Co-op's shelves.
Posted April 30:
Klean Kanteen 2.0 sports caps have been recalled due to concern that if dropped at the wrong angle they will break and potentially cause someone to choke, however this has not actually been reported as happening. The co-op has removed bottles with this type of cap from its shelves. Before attemping to return or exchange your recalled Klean Kanteen 2.0 sports cap at the co-op, Klean Kanteen asks customers to either visit their website : www.kleankanteen.com/safetynotice or to call 1-877/546.9063.
Posted April 21:
Echinacea Angustifolia Root freeze dried capsules have been mislabeled. They are not Echinacea angustifolia root. There are approximately 162 bottles of Echinacea Angustifolia Root in glass 50-count bottles. The 13466/2 lot has been found to contain not Echinacea angustifolia root, but instead FD horsetail. The capsules are bright green, compared to the grey Echinacea angustifolia.
UPC: 23363-30511
Affected Lot #s: 13466/2 and 13466/3.
Posted March 29:
Spike Magic has recalled several of its products due to an ingredient concern that may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. In accordance with a request from the FDA, they have asked stores to pull their products. The co-op has removed Spike Magic seasoning from its shelves. The product will be available again as soon as the problem has been rectified. Seward Co-op will give refunds on the following items:
Spike Original Magic! 3 oz.
UPC: 0-75820-00000-4
Affected Lot #s: 9J19, 9J20, 9K12, 9K16, 9K30
9L16, 9L17, 9L28, 9L29, 10B10, 10B11,
10B12, 10B15, 10B25, AND 10B26.
Spike Seasoning, 5 lb. bulk
UPC: 0-75820-30030-2
Affected Lot #s: 9K05,9K09,9K10,9K16,9K17,9K30,
9L18, 9L21, 10A18, 10B17, 10B18,
10B19
Please return products at the Customer Service desk.
Posted March 22:
New Chapter has announced a voluntary recall of Probiotic Colon because it may have the potential to be contaminated with Escherichia coli. Seward Co-op has removed this product from the shelf.
Your Twin Cities food co-ops work hard to ensure the safety of the food they provide -- and no less diligently to ensure that the bags you use to bring home that food are safe. The primary supplier of reusable grocery bags available at the co-ops is 1 Bag at a Time; the company has issued a press release affirming that recent testing by the county of Los Angeles showed that lead levels in their bags are far below the safety standard for reusable bags, general consumer products, and even children's toys. You can read the full release here.
