OMIC USA Inc.

Contact:
Jessica Chittenden Ziehm
518-457-3136 office, 518-527-3949 cell

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 8, 2010 – New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that Midland Farms, located in Menands, New York, is voluntarily recalling certain milk products due to the potential of improper pasteurization. Proper pasteurization heats milk in order to effectively eliminate all pathogenic bacteria, such as Listeria and Salmonella.

The recalled milk products are all sold in plastic containers and are marketed under the brand names Midland Farms, Corrado’s Market, Jersey Dairy Farms and Trade Fair Premium. They all possess the plant code 36-1661. The products also possess a black ink date code near the top of the container. The recalled products were sold in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Rhode Island. The products involved in this recall include:

Recalled Gallons:

• “Midland Farms Milk” with the date code SEP24
• “Midland Farms Reduced Fat, 2% Milk Fat Milk” with the date code SEP24
• “Midland Farms Low Fat, 1% Milk Fat Milk” with the date code SEP24
• “Midland Farms Fat Free Milk” with the date code SEP24
• “Corrado’s Milk” with the date code SEP24
• “Corrado’s Market Reduced Fat, 2% Milk Fat Milk” with the date code SEP24
• “Corrado’s Market Low Fat 1% Milk Fat Milk” with the date code SEP24
• “Corrado’s Market Fat Free Milk” with the date code SEP24
• “Jersey Dairy Farms Vitamin D Milk” with the date code SEP24
• “Trade Fair Premium Milk” with the date code SEP24
• “Trade Fair Premium Reduced Fat, 2% Milk Fat Milk” with the date code SEP24
• “Trade Fair Premium Low Fat, 1% Milk Fat Milk” with the date code SEP24
• “Trade Fair Premium Fat Free Milk” with the date code SEP24

Recalled Half-Gallons:

• “Midland Farms Milk” with the date code SEP24
• “Midland Farms Reduced Fat, 2% Milk Fat Milk” with the date code SEP24
• “Midland Farms Low Fat, 1% Milk Fat Milk” with the date code SEP24
• “Midland Farms Fat Free Milk” with the date code SEP24
• “Jersey Dairy Farms Vitamin D Milk” with the date code SEP24

Recalled Quarts:

• “Midland Farms Fresh Whole Milk” with SELLBY 9/24/10
• “Midland Farms Reduced Fat Milk” with SELLBY 9/24/10
• “Midland Farms Fresh Low Fat Milk” with SELLBY 9/24/10
• “Midland Farms Fresh Fat Free Milk” with SELLBY 9/24/10

Recalled Pints:

• “Midland Farms Whole Milk” with SELLBY 9/24/10

The problem was detected by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets’ milk inspectors during an inspection on September 7, 2010 when they found a failure of pasteurization equipment at the Menands milk plant. While the recalled products have not been found to be contaminated with any harmful pathogens, the company is voluntarily recalling all production as a precautionary measure.

No illnesses have been reported to date to this Department in connection with this problem. Consumers are warned not to use or consume the recalled products even if it does not appear or smell spoiled.

Consumers who have purchased any of the recalled products should return them to the place of purchase or discard them. Consumers with questions may contact Midland Farms directly at 518-436-7038.

Source:  U.S. Food & Drug Administration

Contact:
Heather McCready, Whole Foods Market
Heather.mccready@wholefoods.com
617-492-5500, ext 3008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — September 2, 2010 – (Cambridge, Massachusetts) – The following press release was issued by Whole Foods Market’s North Atlantic Region regarding the voluntary recall of Morningland Dairy of Mountain View, Missouri, Raw Goat Milk Mild Cheddar Cheese.

Whole Foods Market’s North Atlantic region is announcing a voluntary recall Morningland Dairy and Ozark Hills Farm Raw Goat Milk Mild Cheddar Cheese due to possible contamination by Listeria and Staphylococcus aureus.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

These cheeses were sold in three Whole Foods Market stores: West Hartford Center and Glastonbury, Connecticut; and Hadley, Massachusetts. The cheese is packaged in plastic labeled with a Whole Foods scale label and sold as random weight size retail packages in the cheese department.

Customers who have purchased these products from Whole Foods Market may return them to the store for a full refund. Signage has also been posted in stores to notify customers.

This recall was issued as a result of contamination found during a routine regulatory sampling. The FDA, the Missouri Milk Board and Morningland Dairy are investigating the source of the contamination.

Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Staphylococcus aureus is a bacteria that usually causes rapid food poisoning symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, retching, abdominal cramping and prostration. In more severe cases, headache, muscle cramping and transient changes in blood pressure and pulse may occur.

About Whole Foods Market®:
Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market (www.wholefoodsmarket.com , NASDAQ: WFMI), is the leading natural and organic food retailer. As America’s first national certified organic grocer, Whole Foods Market was named “America’s Healthiest Grocery Store” by Health magazine. The company’s motto, “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet”™ captures its mission to ensure customer satisfaction and health, Team Member excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and environmental improvement. Thanks to the company’s more than 55,000 Team Members, Whole Foods Market has been ranked as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America by FORTUNE magazine for 13 consecutive years. In fiscal year 2009, the company had sales of $8 billion and currently has more than 280 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

U.S. Food & Drug Administration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 06, 2010 – Mt. Vikos, Inc., Marshfield, MA 02050 is voluntarily recalling all size packages and all lot numbers of Mt. Vikos Brand Manouri – Sheep & Goat’s Milk Cheese because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The cheese is distributed in clear plastic packaging for the retail market in 4oz portions with the Mt. Vikos Manouri label. In addition the cheese is distributed in approximately 1 Kilogram logs in clear plastic packaging with the Mt. Vikos Manouri label. Customers who purchase the food service log may repackage the cheese in food service / deli counter random weight packages for consumers. The company is asking food service customers to notify consumers who may have purchased the product.

• Retail Portions: Mt. Vikos Manouri – Sheep & Goat’s Milk Cheese, Net Wt. 4 oz, UPC# 6-65291-00201-2, All Best Before dates
• Food Service: Mt. Vikos Manouri – Sheep & Goat’s Milk Cheese, Random Wt. logs (approximately 1 Kilogram), All Best By dates

Mt. Vikos Manouri cheese was distributed nationwide to customers for the retail and food service markets. The company has notified their customers and has pulled the product from retail stores and the food service market. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem

The company determined through independent laboratory testing that one lot (Best Before: DEC-11-2010, Lot: 222418) of Mt. Vikos Manouri cheese, 4 oz, which was distributed to the marketplace, has been confirmed positive for Listeria monocytogenes. However, as precaution the company is recalling all Best By Dates for both items that are currently in the marketplace. Mt. Vikos is working with the FDA to conduct this recall.

These products should be destroyed immediately. Consumers who have purchased Mt. Vikos brand Manouri cheese are urged to return it the place of purchase for a full refund. Customers or Consumers with questions may contact the company at 781-834-0828 between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm Eastern time.

Source:  U.S. Food & Drug Administration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 2, 2010 – NY GOURMET SALADS INC. of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling 60 lbs. of its 5 lb. tubs of CHICK PEA SALAD because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

NY Gourmet Salads had already contacted their customers today and has retrieved 40 lbs of the distributed product.

The Chick Pea Salad was distributed in the New York City area to wholesale distributors and retail food stores.

The product is packaged in 5 lb. hard plastic containers with a white adhesive label and black lettering with “EXP. Date: 04/07/10″.

There have been no confirmed illnesses to date.

This recall is the result of sampling of the Chick Pea Salad by the US Food and Drug Administration. A sample of the product revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. As a precaution, the company is recalling all 5 lb. tubs of Chick Pea Salad bearing EXP Date 4/07/10. No other date codes are being recalled at this time.

Consumers who have purchased Chick Pea Salad with EXP Date 04/07/10 should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with any questions may contact the company at (718) 765-0082, Monday – Friday from 9 am -4 pm EDT.

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration