Food Safety

Food Safety - Recalls

In cooperation with Manufacturer's Recalls, all banners within Food Lion, LLC are recalling the following products due to potential health hazards:

Current Recalls:

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP)

March 4, 2010

Certain products containing hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) – a flavor enhancer used in many food products – have been recalled nationwide due to concerns about salmonella contamination. To date, no associated illnesses have been reported. The HVP was manufactured by Basic Food Flavors Inc. of Las Vegas, which issued a voluntary recall of all powder and paste HVP made since Sept. 17, 2009.

Click here to see a news release from the Food and Drug Administration and click here to link to a searchable FDA database of all the products and brands impacted by the recall.

The following recalled items that have been removed from the shelves at Food Lion & Reids Stores. You can also use the list to check for previously purchased products at home.

Product Size UPC Code Lot Codes
Marzetti Southwest Ranch Dip 15.5 oz cup 70200 52004 APR2010
APR2810
MAY1610
MAY3110
JUN0610
JUN1410
JUN1910
Herb-Ox Chicken Bouillon 4 oz. jar 0 336213 7 FEB 2013
MAR 2013
Hurst’s Ham Been Brand
15 Bean Soup – Beef
20 oz. bag 2520000117 026103 APR 2012
033103 MAY 2012
047103 MAY 2012
048103 MAY 2012
053103 MAY 2012
054103 MAY 2012
Deans Ranch Dip 16 oz. cup 0-26700-12916 MAR 27 10 2020
Deans Guacamole Dip 12 oz. cup 0-26700-12912 MAR 28 10 0255
MAR 29 10 0608
Deans French Onion Dip 16 oz. cup 0-26700-12915 MAR 28 10 0647
APR 30 10 1254
MAY01 10 0600
MAY 02 10 0600
JUNE 02 10 2218
JUNE 03 10 0607
McCormick Onion Gravy Mix 0.87 oz. Envelope 52100-09880 OCT 08 11/ OCT 11 11
OCT 17 11/ OCT 18 11
NOV 01 11/ NOV 03 11
NOV 15 11/ NOV 17 11
DEC 01 11/ DEC 02 11
DEC 28 11/ DEC 29 11
JAN 22 12/ JAN 23 12
JAN 26 12/ JAN 30 12
FEB 12 12/ FEB 13 12
Quaker Snack Mix Cheddar 8.0oz. bag 0-284000847 JUN 15 2010
Jose Ole Shredded Beef Taquitos 20 oz. 07320289451 3359337 DEC 12 2009
3350012 JAN 12, 2010
Ranchero Beef and Cheese Tornados 8.4 oz. 07100786544 01/23/2011
01/28/2011
01/30/2011
01/31/2011
02/01/2011
Frontier Natural Curry Powder 2.19 oz. 8983618338 0042
9352
Food Lion Hamburger Dinner Beef Pasta 5.6 oz. box 35826-00922 01 21 11 1A
02 01 11 2A
02 09 11 2A
French's Thick Spaghetti Sauce Mix 1.63 oz. 41500-05865 OA14B53
Durkee Grill Creations
Marinade Mix – Italian Herb
1.12 oz. 47600917284 9K24B44/9K12B44


Voluntary recall: McNeil over-the-counter products

January 15, 2010

McNeil Consumer Healthcare announced Jan. 15 the voluntary recall of some over-the-counter products, including certain product lots of Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl, Rolaids, Simply Sleep and St. Joseph.

The recall is in response to consumer reports of an unusual moldy, musty or mildew-like odor that, in a small number of cases, was associated with nausea, stomach pain, vomiting or diarrhea. The recall was implemented in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Association. Click here www.mcneilproductrecall.com for more information.

The recall impacts more than 50 products and varieties carried by Food Lion. The affected lots are being removed from all Food Lion store shelves. For more information, consumers may call the Customer Information Center at 1-800-210-9569.

Fairbank Farms Beef Recall

November 1st, 2009

Food safety is a top priority at Food Lion LLC. Fairbank Farms notified Food Lion LLC this afternoon that our company received a portion of fresh ground beef products that are part of Fairbank Farms’ national product recall. The recall is isolated to 93/7 ground beef purchased at Food Lion, Bloom or Bottom Dollar Food in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. In an abundance of caution, any customer who purchased 93/7 ground beef at Food Lion, Bloom or Bottom Dollar Food with the sell by date of Sept. 21 through Oct. 8 should return the meat to the store for a full refund.

Solar Farms Alfalfa Sprouts 4 oz.

July 15, 2009

In connection with a voluntary recall by Solar Farms Inc., Food Lion is advising consumers to check their refrigerators for any alfalfa sprouts produced by Solar Farms Inc., one of our suppliers. Food Lion LLC was notified today that Solar Farms is recalling the 4 oz containers of alfalfa sprouts with a sell by date of July 22, 2009 because of a potential contamination of Listera. In an abundance of caution, Food Lion, LLC is removing all Solar Farm Alfalfa Sprouts from the store shelves and is also recalling all lot numbers of Solar Farms Alfalfa Sprouts in the 4 oz. containers that consumers may have purchased at Food Lion, Bloom and Reid?s.

All customers are encouraged to return this product produced by Solar Farm to their nearest store for a full refund.

Food Lion Instant Nonfat Dry Milk

July 1, 2009

Food Lion, Bottom Dollar Food, Harveys and Reids have pulled the following powdered milk product from the store shelves due to a manufacturers recall. The manufacturer has recalled this product due to possible salmonella contamination.

9.6 ounce
Food Lion Instant Nonfat Dry Milk
UPC#: 35826-03577

Customers who have purchased this product may return it to any Food Lion, Bottom Dollar Food, Harvey or Reid's store for a full refund.

JBS Swift Beef

June 30, 2009

Due to a voluntary recall by JBS Swift Beef Company, Food Lion LLC is asking customers who purchased the following products between April 27, 2009 and June 30, 2009 at the stores below to return these items for a full refund.

Choice Beef Inside Rounds purchased at all Food Lion stores in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. and Savannah, Georgia:

Choice Beef Inside Rounds

  • Whole Top Round
  • Top Round Steak
  • Top Round London Broil
  • 80% Lean Ground Beef
  • Cube Steak
  • Lean Beef Bites
  • Stir Fry

Choice Angus Short Loin and Flank Steak purchased at all Bloom stores in the Tidewater, Virginia area and at the following Food Lion stores in the Richmond, Virginia area:
-  7095 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA
-  9502 Chamberlayne Avenue, Mechanicsville, VA
-  10470 Ridgefield Parkway, Richmond, VA
-  17501 Jefferson Davis Highway, Ruther Glen, VA
-  13530 Genito Road, Midlothian, VA

Choice Angus Short Loin and Flank Steak

  • T-Bone Steak
  • Porterhouse Steak
  • BI New York Strip Steak
  • Flank Steak
  • Fajita Meat
  • 80% Lean Ground Beef

The manufacturer is recalling the product due to possible contamination with E. coli. If you purchased any of these products between April 27 and June 30, 2009 at the stores listed above and still have the product, please return it to the store for a full refund. If you have any questions, please our Customer Relations department at 1-800-210-9569.

Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough products

June 19, 2009

Food Lion, Harveys, Reids, Bottom Dollar Food, and Bloom stores have pulled the following Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough products from the store shelves due to a manufacturers recall. The Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.) and Centers for Disease Control (C.D.C.) are currently investigating Nestlé TOLL HOUSE® Refrigerated Cookie Dough in response to consumer illness complaints which may be linked to the consumption of the product in raw, uncooked form. This is a Class 1 recall.

Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough - 16.5oz. Bar
Nestle Toll House Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough - 16.5oz. Bar
Nestle Toll House Ultimate White Chip Macadamia Nut -16.5oz. Bar
Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Lovers Cookie Dough - 16.0 oz. Bar
Nestle Toll House Turtles Cookie Dough - 16.0 oz. Bar
Nestle Toll House Ultimate Cookie with Caramel Filling - 16.0oz. Bar
Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough - 40.0oz. Tub
Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough - 16.5oz. Chub/Tube
Nestle Toll House Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough - 16.5oz. Bar

We invite consumers with questions to contact Nestle Consumer Services at 1-800-559-5025 and visit the Nestle web site at www.verybestbaking.com.

Customers who have purchased this product may return it to any Food Lion, Harveys, Reids, Bottom Dollar Food, or Bloom store for a full refund.


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