July 20

MaraNatha Organic Peanut Butter Creamy with Salt

This is not an official FDA recall yet.

The issue is the product may contain Aflatoxins

MaraNatha is voluntarily withdrawing the above lot code of Organic Peanut Butter Creamy with Salt because it does not meet our quality standards. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the peanut butter.

June 18, 2010

Due to labeling concerns we were required to remove all raw kombucha from our shelves. Once the issue is resolved we will resume sales. Sorry for the inconvenience.

March 26, 2010

Modern Products has recalled its Spike seasonings due to an ingredient that is possibly contaminated with Salmonella.To date no illnesses have been associated with this product. Food Front sells Spike in 3oz jars and in bulk and has pulled it from it's shelf. Consumers should not consume these products. If you purchased any of these items you can return them to Food Front for a full refund.

Read Recall Notice

March 15, 2010

Frontier recalls products made with non-organic black pepper.

Frontier Natural Products Co-op is voluntarily recalling several of its products manufactured with non-organic black pepper supplied by Mincing Overseas Spice Company. The black pepper has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. No illnesses have been associated with these Frontier products.

The only Frontier Bulk products that are part of the recall and carried by Food Front (Northwest store only) are the Muchi Curry Powder, Thai Seasoning, and Garlic n’ Herb Blend. These have been pulled from our shelves. Consumers should not consume these products. If you purchased any of these items at the Northwest Thurman store prior to March 16, 2010, you can return them to Food Front for a full refund. 

More information on the recall can be found at:

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm204072.htm

March 5, 2010

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Product Recalls

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is actively investigating findings of Salmonella Tennessee in hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) manufactured by Basic Food Flavors, Inc., in Las Vegas, NV. HVP is a flavor enhancer used in a wide variety of processed food products, such as soups, sauces, chilis, stews, hot dogs, gravies, seasoned snack foods, dips, and dressings. It is often blended with other spices to make seasonings that are used in or on foods.
At this time, no illnesses associated with this contamination have been reported to the FDA.

Part of the recall has affected the "Follow Your Heart" Brand, however, Food Front does not carry any of the varieties of that brand that are part of the recall.

March 5, 2010

Tim's Chips has voluntarily recalled it's Maui onion flavored chips. They have been pulled from our shelves.

The 'HAWAIIAN® Kettle Style Potato Chips - SWEET MAUI ONION' AND 'HAWAIIAN - SWEET MAUI ONION RINGS' are being recalled because they contain HVP (hydrolyzed vegetable protein) that might be contaminated with Salmonella. Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them and should return them to the retailer they were purchased from for a full refund.

There are no known illnesses reported. More information at:

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm202813.htm

March 2, 2010

We have pulled the following product from our shelves that are in the date range of the recall. The cheese that is now on our shelves is not part of the  recall.

FDA CLASS II RECALL:

Item 10413

5 LB     LAND RAW GOAT CHEDDAR

206690-000003

Sell by 06-22-2010   Only

Rumiano Cheese Co is voluntarily recalling Landmark brand Raw Goat Cheddar Cheese (Sell by 06-22-2010) due to undeclared ingredients, mislabeled, contains cows milk. It may not meet company quality standards, and/or may represent a small health or safety threat to people.

January, 2010

McNeil is issuing a recall on certain lot numbers of assorted products including Tylenol and St. Joseph. Food Front has pulled these products from their shelves:

The company is initiating this recall following an investigation of consumer reports of an unusual moldy, musty, or mildew-like odor that, in a small number of cases, was associated with temporary and non-serious gastrointestinal events. These include nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, or diarrhea. This precautionary action is voluntary and has been taken in consultation with the FDA. For further information:

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm197746.htm

December, 2009

Hazelnut Recall

Evonuk has voluntarily recalled their raw and dry roasted hazelnuts because they may have been contaminated with salmonella at their shelling facility, Willamette Shelling.

If you bought bulk hazelnuts (bin# 1536 and 1574) between November 2 and December 17 you can return them for a full refund.

The hazelnuts currently in our bulk bin are sourced from a different company and are not apart of the recall.

Here is the link to the FDA advisory

September 14,

FDA Recall

Artisana Raw Organic Tahini

Premier Organics of Berkeley, Calif., is recalling 840 cases of Artisana Raw Tahini in 16-ounce glass jars because it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella, an organism which can cause serious infections.

The affected lot (No. 90811) has been distributed nationwide through retail locations and online stores. No other lots have been affected. There have been no reported illnesses to date.

The product has been pulled from ourshelves

If you have this product at home, do not consume it.
You can bring it back for a full refund.

FDA has advised consumers to stop using Zicam Cold Remedy.

Food Front has pulled Zicam Nasal Gel from our shelves.
Anyone who has bought this product at Food Front can return it or a refund. Of the three products listed on the FDA notice, the Nasal Gel is the only variety that Food Front has carried.

Read more:

http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm167065.htm