Press Release 08/31/2007
5,000 cases of Rimmer® Brand cocktail garnish recalled for possible Salmonella contamination
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin alerts consumers today to the voluntary recall of Rimmer® Brand Mojito Cocktail Garnish. The product is distributed nationally through retail stores, internet sales and cocktail establishments. The garnish has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, a food-borne pathogen.
The voluntary recall, by Stirrings LLC, Fall River, Mass., focuses on its 3.5 oz packages of Rimmer® Brand Mojito Cocktail Garnish with UPC# 80999 00046. Printed on the side of the packaging are its best by codes 10/27/08, 10/30/08, 11/23/08, 12/01/08, 12/04/08 and 01/03/09.
The recall may involve approximately 5,000 cases of its Rimmer® Brand Mojito Cocktail Garnish supplied by Van de Vries Spice Corporation (formerly Atlantic Quality Spice) of Edison, NJ. Stirrings LLC finished product samples were negative for Salmonella. However, parsley powder, one of several ingredients supplied by Van de Vries Spice, tested positive for Salmonella.
Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
Georgians who have purchased Rimmer® Brand Mojito Cocktail Garnish -- with the affected best by codes -- should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
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