Product Recalls


Food safety is a corporate priority for TOPS. We maintain the highest standards of performance in the business in order to fulfill our commitment to customers that we mean business when it comes to food safety.

A food recall is a voluntary process initiated by a manufacturer or distributor to protect the public from products that may cause health problems or may be misbranded (incorrect labeling and/or packaging).

As soon as a recall is announced by a manufacturer or the US Government, stores are alerted and affected product is removed from the shelf. We also have a process in place to block the sale of any Class I recalled product at the check-out to ensure that no Class I items that have been recalled are inadvertently sold to customers. We offer a full refund to customers who have any concern with a product they have purchased in our stores.

This website lists Class I and Class II recalls of products that are available in our stores.

Class I - This is the most serious. Eating the food may cause health problems or even death.
Class II - This involves a potential health hazard where there is a remote probability of a health problem if the food is eaten.

For further information on recalls:


 Product Recalls:

ENVIROKIDZ ORGANIC PENGUIN PUFFS CEREAL (Class II)
Recall Date: 12/19/2008
Product: ENVKID ORGANIC PENGUIN PUFFS
Code Date: ALL
Size: 10 OZ
UPC: 5844986015
Reason For Recall:
Cereal contains kamut, which is a type of wheat, but is not labeled as containing wheat, a known allergen.
Customer Information:
Store to issue a full refund to customers returning this re - called product.
Available at:
TOPS

LEAN CUISINE (Class I)
Recall Date: 11/18/2008
Product: STOUFFER L/C GRLD CHKN TUSCAN
Code Date: all codes
Size: 12 OZ
UPC: 1380014890
Product: STOUFFER L/C CHKN MEDITER CLS
Code Date: all codes
Size: 10.5 OZ
UPC: 1380016612
Reason For Recall:
Nestlé Prepared Foods Company is recalling three varieties of LEAN CUISINE entrees which may contain small pieces of blue plastic.
Customer Information:
If consumers have any inquires, please direct them to the Nestlé Consumer Service Center at (800) 227-6188.
Available at:
TOPS

Progresso Hearty Tomato Soup (Class I)
Recall Date: 11/01/2008
Product: PROGRESO HEARTY TOMATO SOUP
Code Date: all
Size: 19 OZ
UPC: 4119691068
Reason For Recall:
We are issuing this recall as a result of a mislabeling situation involving a limited number of cases produced on a portion of a single days production. In error, a limited number of Progresso Hearty Tomato Soup labels were placed on Progresso Light Vegetable and Noodle Soup. As a result, the correct allergens were not listed on the label, specifically egg, milk and soy
Customer Information:
Any consumer questions or issues they can call Progresso Consumer Hotline at 1-800-200-9377, full refund will be given code specific.
Available at:
TOPS

Pataks Dopiaza Mild Curry 14.5 oz  Cooking Sauce (Class I)
Recall Date: 10/28/2008
Product: PATAK'S DOPIAZA COOKING SAUCE
Code Date: All
Size: 14.5 OZ
UPC: 6927607005
Reason For Recall:
This product was recalled because of Food Allergen  Dangerous to consumers due to Protein Allergen.  This product contains butter and is not labeled accordingly.
Customer Information:
All customers are to be given a full refund.If you have any questions concerning this product please call Ryan Gomes 508 - 892- 8171 ext 4321
Available at:
TOPS

Dinosaur BBQ Sauce (Class II)
Recall Date: 10/23/2008
Product: DINOSAUR MOJITO MARINADE
Code Date: all codes
Size: 14 OZ
UPC: 9581500262
Product: DINOSAUR ROASTED HNY GRLC
Code Date: all codes
Size: 19 OZ
UPC: 9581500260
Product: DINOSAUR #BBQ SAUCE
Code Date: all code dates
Size: 19 OZ
UPC: 9581500251
Product: DINOSAUR HABANERO HOT SCE
Code Date: all code dates
Size: 14 OZ
UPC: 9581500253
Reason For Recall:
Four Flavors Removed due to labeling issues,as per NY State Dept. of Ag & Markets
Customer Information:
Customers are to be given a full refund
Available at:
TOPS

Product recall information is archived on this website beginning August 15, 2007. For information on recalls prior to that date, please visit www.foodsafety.gov.

»Click here to see recall information posted prior to 3 months ago.

For further information on recalls:

Manufacturer's Contact List:

Food companies can answer questions about their product. Give them a call during usual business hours.

Borden, Inc
1-888-337-2407
www.elsie.com

Campbell Soup Company
(800) 257-8443
www.campbellsoup.com

Dannon Company, Inc
(800) 321-2174
www.dannon.com

Dole Packaged Foods
(800) 232-8888
www.dole.com

General Foods Corp.
(800) 431-1003
www.kraft.com

General Mills, Inc
(800) 328-6787
www.generalmills.com

Gerber Products
(800) 4-GERBER
www.gerber.com

Guiltless Gourmet
(512) 443-4373
www.guiltlessgourmet.com

Health Valley Foods
(800) 423-4846
www.westbrae.com

Heinz Baby Food
(800) USA-BABY
www.heinz.com

Hershey Foods Corp.
(800) 468-1714
www.hersheys.com

Kellogg’s
(800) 962-1413
www.kelloggs.com

Kraft, Inc
(800) 323-0768
www.kraftfoods.com

Land O’Lakes, Inc
(800) 328-4155
www.landolakes.com

McCormick & Co, Inc
(800) 632-5847
www.mccormick.com

Nabisco Brands
(800) 622-4726
www.nabisco.com

Pillsbury Company
(800) 767-4466
www.pillsbury.com

Ralston-Purina Co
(800) 725-7866
www.ralstonfoods.com
For all general questions,
feel free to e-mail
email: blharl@ralcom.com



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