ACTION ALERT January 27, 2010 For Immediate Release Contact:Christine Cunnick 703-516-0700 National Grocers Association N.G.A. has received an alert from the Coupon Information Corporation (CIC) about fraudulent coupons currently in circulation. A number of new counterfeit coupons have been identified and can be viewed below. CIC is offering rewards of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and successful prosecution of creators of several of these counterfeits. You can also view all counterfeit coupon notices and download an excel spreadsheet of the counterfeit coupon notices by visiting the CIC's website at www.cents-off.com or by clicking this link: Counterfeit Notices Manufacturer Brand Item Value Bar Code Link Post Date Beiersdorf Nivea Body Product $5.00 572140100747 81010126360611 http://www.cents-off.com/doc/Reward Beiersdof Nivea January 20, 2011.pdf 1/20/11 Coca-Cola Company Simply Lemonade Any $2.25 525000000831 0025000384756 http://www.cents-off.com/doc/Coca-Cola January 13, 2011.pdf 1/13/11 Coca-Cola Company Coke 24 Pack $5.00 549000000745 0049000545991 http://www.cents-off.com/doc/Reward Nestle January 5, 2011.pdf 1/19/11 General Mills Yoplait Fridge Pack $3.50 570470000911 0070470071818 http://www.cents-off.com/doc/Reward General Mills January 6, 2010.pdf 1/6/11 Hasbro Hasbro Any Tou $5.00 553569544749 8100601389 http://www.cents-off.com/doc/Reward Hasbro January 3, 2010.pdf 1/4/11 Hasbro Tonka Strong Arm Garbage Truck $10.00 521664000613 81010188201210 http://www.cents-off.com/doc/Reward Hasbro January 10, 2010.pdf 1/10/11 Hasbro Hasbro at Target $10.00 553569000610 http://www.cents-off.com/doc/Reward Hasbro January 19, 2011.pdf 1/19/11 Hasbro Magic The Gathering Fat Pack bogo 553569000016 0043695067931 http://www.cents-off.com/doc/Reward Hasbro January 19, 2011.pdf 1/19/11 Hormel Hormel Bacon Any $5.00 537600000937 0037600882865 http://www.cents-off.com/doc/Reward Hormel January 10, 2011.pdf 1/10/11 Lorillard Newport Any cigarettes $4.00 526100000936 0026100013432 http://www.cents-off.com/doc/Reward Lorillard Newport January 3, 2011.pdf 1/3/11 Lorillard Newport 1 Pack $7.00 526100000684 … [Read more...]
Hellman Recalls Avocado Pulp
Food Recall Action Alert July 9, 2010 For Immediate Release Contact:Christine Cunnick 703-516-0700 National Grocers Association J. Hellman Frozen Foods, Inc. Recalls 992 Cases Señor Mexicano Avocado Pulp Recall Reason: Because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This recall notification is being issued out of an abundance of caution based on a confirmed positive result for Listeria monocytogenes in a random sample test conducted by the FDA. Packs/Codes: Señor Mexicano™ Avocado Pulp, 2lbs bags (UPC Code 7 503012 650001) with the following Lot number: A 21 04 10 / A 21 04 12. Photos: Product Labels The company has said they have notified all their customers who have received the product in question and have directed them to remove it from their shelves and return to them as soon as possible. Because it is possible that products bearing the Lot number A 21 04 10 / A 21 04 12 were further distributed and could be on store shelves and in consumer homes, this recall is being extended to the general public. Instructions for Retailers/Distributors: Immediately examine your inventory and quarantine product subject to recall. If you have product purchased between these dates, please with the affected Lot number contact J. Hellman Frozen Foods, Inc. immediately and return this product as soon as possible in order to credit your account accordingly. Distribution: [Multi-State]: Distributed in California and Hawaii. Contact: Retailers with questions regarding the recall should contact Greg Abadjian, Director of Food Safety at 213 - 243-9105 betweem the hours of 4 A.M. and 9:30 A.M. N.G.A. is the national trade association representing the retail and wholesale grocers that comprise the independent sector of the food distribution industry. An independent retailer is a privately owned or controlled food retail company operating a variety of formats. Most independent operators are serviced by wholesale distributors, while others may be partially or fully self-distributing. Some are publicly traded but with controlling shares held by the family and others are employee owned. Independents are the true "entrepreneurs" of the grocery industry and dedicated to their customers, associates, and communities. N.G.A. members include retail and wholesale grocers, state grocers associations, as well as manufacturers and service suppliers. For more information about N.G.A. and the independent sector of the industry, see … [Read more...]
