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U.S. Food Recalls in 2012
1,917 recalls reported to the FDA in 2012.
Class I 1,053Class II 801Class III 63
2012-10-03Class I· CA
Ready Pac Foods Inc
Ready Pac¿ Seasons Choice", 32oz, UPC 7774524276, Use by dates 9/8/2012 or earlier and 9/7/2012 & 9/8/2012.
Reason: Firm is voluntarily recalling, out of an abundance of caution, packaged fruit products containing mangoes, distributed through August 30th 2012, since they contain Daniella Brand mandoes, which have been recalled by supplier Splendid Products, due to potential contamination with Salmonella Braenderup.
2012-10-03Class I· CA
Ready Pac Foods Inc
Ready Pac¿ Sweet Sunshine Platter, 37oz, UPC 7774524204, Use by dates 9/8/2012 or earlier and 9/6/2012 & 9/7/2012.
Reason: Firm is voluntarily recalling, out of an abundance of caution, packaged fruit products containing mangoes, distributed through August 30th 2012, since they contain Daniella Brand mandoes, which have been recalled by supplier Splendid Products, due to potential contamination with Salmonella Braenderup.
2012-10-03Class I· CA
Ready Pac Foods Inc
Ready Pac¿ Gourmet Fruit Bowl, 64oz , UPC 7774522620, Use by dates 9/9/2012 or earlier and 9/7/2012 & 9/8/2012.
Reason: Firm is voluntarily recalling, out of an abundance of caution, packaged fruit products containing mangoes, distributed through August 30th 2012, since they contain Daniella Brand mandoes, which have been recalled by supplier Splendid Products, due to potential contamination with Salmonella Braenderup.
2012-10-03Class I· CA
Ready Pac Foods Inc
Ready Pac¿ Mango Fandango", 32oz, UPC 7774524099, Use by dates 9/8/2012 or earlier and 9/6/2012 & 9/7/2012.
Reason: Firm is voluntarily recalling, out of an abundance of caution, packaged fruit products containing mangoes, distributed through August 30th 2012, since they contain Daniella Brand mandoes, which have been recalled by supplier Splendid Products, due to potential contamination with Salmonella Braenderup.
2012-10-03Class I· CA
Ready Pac Foods Inc
Ready Pac¿ Sliced Mango, 10.5oz , UPC 7774523751, Use by dates 9/8/2012 or earlier, 9/6/2012 & 9/7/2012. Ready Pac¿ Sliced Mango, 32oz, UPC 0000088356, Use by dates 9/6/2012 & 9/7/2012. Ready Pac¿ Sliced Mango, 32 oz, UPC 7774522859, Use by dates 9/8/2012 or earlier and 9/6/2012 & 9/7/2012.
Reason: Firm is voluntarily recalling, out of an abundance of caution, packaged fruit products containing mangoes, distributed through August 30th 2012, since they contain Daniella Brand mandoes, which have been recalled by supplier Splendid Products, due to potential contamination with Salmonella Braenderup.
2012-10-03Class I· CA
Ready Pac Foods Inc
Ready Pac¿ Fruit & Chocolate Platter, 40oz , UPC 7774523673, Use by dates 9/6/2012 & 9/7/2012
Reason: Firm is voluntarily recalling, out of an abundance of caution, packaged fruit products containing mangoes, distributed through August 30th 2012, since they contain Daniella Brand mandoes, which have been recalled by supplier Splendid Products, due to potential contamination with Salmonella Braenderup.
2012-10-03Class I· CA
Ready Pac Foods Inc
Ready Pac¿ Fruit Tray Bien¿, 907g UPC 7774523415 and Use by date 9/8/2012. Ready Pac¿ Fruit Tray Bien¿ 32oz UPC 7774521606, Use by date 9/8/2012 or earlier.
Reason: Firm is voluntarily recalling, out of an abundance of caution, packaged fruit products containing mangoes, distributed through August 30th 2012, since they contain Daniella Brand mandoes, which have been recalled by supplier Splendid Products, due to potential contamination with Salmonella Braenderup
2012-10-03Class I· CA
Ready Pac Foods Inc
Mango: 1) Dining In¿ Mango ,10.5oz , UPC 1122508640, Use by Date 9/7/2012; 2) Wawa¿ Mango, 8oz, UPC 2619106437, Use by dates 9/6/2012 or earlier.
Reason: Firm is voluntarily recalling, out of an abundance of caution, packaged fruit products containing mangoes, distributed through August 30th 2012, since they contain Daniella Brand mandoes, which have been recalled by supplier Splendid Products, due to potential contamination with Salmonella Braenderup.
2012-10-03Class I· CA
Ready Pac Foods Inc
Fruit Mixes: 1) Dining In¿ Super Fruit Medley,10.5oz, UPC 1122508396, Use by date 9/6/2012; 2) Ready Pac¿ Super Fruit Blend, 6oz , UPC 7774523076, Use by Dates 9/8/2012 or earlier, 9/6/2012 & 9/7/2012; 3) Ready Pac¿ Super Fruit Medley, 10.5oz, UPC 7774523746, Use by dates 9/8/2012 or earlier, 9/6/2012 & 9/7/2012. Ready Pac¿ Super Fruit Medley, 298g , UPC 7774524023, Use by dates 9/8/2012 or earlier and 9/8/2012.
Reason: Firm is voluntarily recalling, out of an abundance of caution, packaged fruit products containing mangoes, distributed through August 30th 2012, since they contain Daniella Brand mandoes, which have been recalled by supplier Splendid Products, due to potential contamination with Salmonella Braenderup.
2012-10-03Class II· FL
Triton Seafood Co.
Approximately 5 lb plastic bucket of Conch Fritter Batter labeled in part: "***NEPTUNE'S CONCH FRITTERS ALL NATURAL***Ingredients: Conch, Flour, Onions, Milk, Bell Peppers, Eggs, Garlic, Salt, Black Pepper, Lime Juice, Hot Pepper Sauce.***Packed by Triton Seafood Co. Miami, FL 33166*** Net Weight 5 lbs.***
Reason: Triton Seafood Co recalled their Neptune brand frozen Pre-cooked Conch Fritters and Conch Fritter Batter because the allergen, "Wheat" was not identified on the product label.
2012-10-03Class II· FL
Triton Seafood Co.
Approximately 5 lb bag of Pre-cooked Conch Fritters labeled in part: "***NEPTUNE'S CONCH FRITTERS PRECOOKED***Ingredients: Conch, Flour, Onions, Milk, Bell Peppers, Eggs, Garlic, Salt, Black Pepper, Lime Juice & Hot Pepper Sauce.***Packed by Triton Seafood Co. Miami, FL 33166***Pack: 125 Units Net Wt. 5# (approx.)***
Reason: Triton Seafood Co recalled their Neptune brand frozen Pre-cooked Conch Fritters and Conch Fritter Batter because the allergen, "Wheat" was not identified on the product label.
2012-10-03Class II· PA
Haldeman Mills
Brinser's Best Yellow Corn Meal, 5 lb; Stauffer's Corn Meal, 2 lb
Reason: FDA samples of product tested positive for Fumonisin
2012-10-03Class II· PA
Haldeman Mills
Bulk Foods, Inc. Yellow Corn Meal, Regular Roast, 25 lb; Bulk Foods, Inc. Yellow Corn Meal, Regular Roast, 50 lb
Reason: FDA samples of product tested positive for Fumonisin
2012-10-03Class II· PA
Haldeman Mills
Bulk Foods, Inc. Yellow Corn Meal, Light Roast, 25 lb; Bulk Foods, Inc. Yellow Corn Meal, Light Roast, 50 lb
Reason: FDA samples of product tested positive for Fumonisin
2012-10-03Class II· MI
Meijer Distribution, Inc
Product Name: Walnuts 160z. Brand Name: Markets of Meijer Meijer Distribution, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI49544 UPC 8-8692619782-2
Reason: The firm was notified by a produce manager at one of the store locations that some of the bags from this lot of product contain pecans in addition to walnuts. Pecans are not listed in the ingredient statement and are not called out as an allergen.
2012-10-03Class I· CA
MyoSci Technologies Inc.
Hydrolyzed Whey Protein High Grade, Net Weight: 1lb (454g)
Reason: True Nutrition is recalling Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, and Hydrolyzed Whey Protein because they contain undeclared milk.
2012-10-03Class I· CA
MyoSci Technologies Inc.
Whey Protein Isolate Cross-Flow Microfiltration, Net Weight: 1lb (454g)
Reason: True Nutrition is recalling Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, and Hydrolyzed Whey Protein because they contain undeclared milk.
2012-10-03Class I· CA
MyoSci Technologies Inc.
Whey Protein Isolate MicroFiltration, Net Weight: 1lb (454g)
Reason: True Nutrition is recalling Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, and Hydrolyzed Whey Protein because they contain undeclared milk.
2012-10-03Class I· CA
MyoSci Technologies Inc.
Whey Protein Isolate Cold-Filtration, Net Weight: 1lb (454g)
Reason: True Nutrition is recalling Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, and Hydrolyzed Whey Protein because they contain undeclared milk.
2012-10-03Class I· CA
MyoSci Technologies Inc.
Whey Protein Concentrate, Net Weight: 1lb (454g)
Reason: True Nutrition is recalling Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, and Hydrolyzed Whey Protein because they contain undeclared milk.
2012-09-26Class I· WA
Triple B Corporation - Charlie's Produce
Fruit Cup has Item # 028-07140, and the UPC 0 45009 07140 8. Label reads in part "*** ALASKA CARROT Fruit Cup Mango / Red Grape 42/4 oz *** Packed By: Charlie's Produce, Anchorage, AL***". Use By 8/22/12 through 9/01/12.
Reason: Daniella brand mangos are recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
2012-09-26Class I· WA
Triple B Corporation - Charlie's Produce
Fruit Bowls: 1) Seasonal Fruit Bowl (Walmart) Item # 028-06480***" and the UPC of the package is 0 45009 06480 6 and Case UPC is 0 45009 06480 6. Case label reads in part "***ALASKA CARROT Seasonal Fruit Bowl 6/40 oz *** Packed By: Charlie's Produce, Anchorage, AK***" Use By 7/21/12 through 8/31/12; Package label reads in part "*** Fruit Bowl Gold Pineapple, Cantaloupe, Red Grapes, Strawberry Mango and Kiwi *** PRODUCT OF: Blueberry: USA Strawberry: Mexico Mango: Mexico Kiwi: New Zealand 2) Gourmet Fruit Bowl has the Item # 028-006693, and UPC 6 97327 06693 4. Label reads in part "*** ALASKA CARROT *** FRESH Sliced FRUIT *** ANCHORAGE, AK***" "*** 64oz Gourmet Fruit Bowl Gold Pineapple, Cantaloupe, Red Grapes, Strawberry Mango and Kiwi***" "PRODUCT OF: Pineapple - COSTA RICA Cantaloupe - USA Red Grapes - USA Mangoes - Mexico Kiwi - NEW ZELAND Strawberry - USA ***" "*** Packed By: Charlie's Produce, Anchorage, AK***".
Reason: Daniella brand mangos are recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
2012-09-26Class I· WA
Triple B Corporation - Charlie's Produce
Seasonal Berries with the Item # 028-02071 and the UPC for case 0 45009 02063 5, UPC for package 0 45009 02017 8; Case label reads in part "***ALASKA CARROT Seasonal Berries 6/8 oz *** Packed By: Charlie's Produce, Anchorage, AK***"; Package label reads in part "***Seasonal Berries Blueberry: USA Strawberry, Mango: Mexico Kiwi: New Zealand***" . Seasonal Berries with the item # 028-02063, and the UPC for case 0 45009 02063 5, UPC for package 0 45009 0206305; Case label reads in part "***ALASKA CARROT Seasonal Berries 6/16oz *** Packed By: Charlie's Produce, Anchorage, AK***"; Package label reads in part "*** 16 oz Seasonal Berries Blueberry: USA Pineapple: Costa Rica Mango: Mexico Kiwi: New Zealand***" .
Reason: Daniella brand mangos are recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
2012-09-26Class I· WA
Triple B Corporation - Charlie's Produce
Cut Seasonal Fruit -Item # 028-00172 - Net Weight 20 oz UPC 045009 00172 6; Cut Seasonal Fruit - Item # 028-00173 - Net Weight 10 oz UPC 0 45009 00173 3; Label reads in part "CUT SEASONAL FRUIT Ingredients: Pineapple, Mango, Papaya, Strawberries, Grapes & Kiwi*** Distributed By metropolitan market *** Seattle, WA***"; Seasonal Fruit - Item # 028-06037 - Net Weight 10 oz UPC 0 45009 06037 2; Seasonal Fruit - Item # 028-06454 - Net Weight 20 oz UPC 0 45009 06454 7. Label reads in part "SEASONAL FRUIT Ingredients: Pineapple, Mango, Papaya, Strawberries, Grapes & Kiwi*** Produced by: Real Foods *** Kent, WA***" Use By 7/21/12 through 8/29/12
Reason: Daniella brand mangos are recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
2012-09-26Class I· WA
Triple B Corporation - Charlie's Produce
Cut Tropical Mixed Fruit has the item #028-00165 and the UPC is 0 45009 00165 8. Metropolitan Market Label is read in part " Cut Mango / Papaya w/ Lime Net Weight 10 oz (284 g.) Distributed By metropolitan market *** Seattle, WA***".
Reason: Daniella brand mangos are recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
2012-09-26Class I· WA
Triple B Corporation - Charlie's Produce
Fresh Tropical Fruit Mix has the Item # 027-01480, and the UPC is 0 45009 01480 1. Haggen Label reads in part "HAGGAEN'S ORIGINAL *** Tropical Mixed Fruit *** Ingredients: Fresh Pineapple, Papaya, Mango & Kiwi ***Distributed with Pride by: Haggen, Inc., Bellingham, WA *** Net Weight 8 oz. ( 227 g.)***".
Reason: Daniella brand mangos are recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
2012-09-26Class I· PR
Vaqueria Tres Monjitas, Inc.
"Tres Monjitas***Pineapple and guava beverage***Distribuido por Vaquer¿a Tres Monjitas Inc***" Package sizes: gallons, 1/2 gallons, quarts, 14 oz and 8 oz.
Reason: Juice beverage contains undeclared allergenic sub-ingredient (sodium caseinate).
2012-09-26Class II· NC
Tunnel Farms
Watermelon, labeled IT'S WATERMELON TIME!, Produce of USA, Seedless, #4032.
Reason: Unapproved pesticide residue was detected.
2012-09-26Class I· IN
Chamberlain Farms Inc.
Whole Cantaloupe. Both unlabeled and labeled "MIDWEST BEST" PRODUCE INC. HOMEGROWN CANTALOUPE #4319 PRODUCT OF THE USA
Reason: Chamberlain Farm Produce, Inc., of Owensville, Indiana, is voluntarily recalling all of its cantaloupes from the 2012 growing season that may remain in the marketplace. This recall is occurring because of concern some that cantaloupes may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with
2012-09-26Class I· CA
Hocean Inc
Nitre powder. Brand "Selected Product", 4oz plastic bags, UPC 0 45027 97918 2.
Reason: FDA analysis of the product found that the product consisted of mainly sodium nitrite. The product's label failed to bear adequate directions for use as required in 21 CFR 172.175. Failure to provide these directions for use may result in overuse that can pose an life-threatening hazard to health.
2012-09-26Class II· MA
Friendly Ice Cream Corp.
Friendly's Brand Nutty Caramel Crunch Sundae, 6 0z. UPC: 0-29839-00050 Weis Crunchy Caramel Nut Sundae, 6 0z cup UPC 0-41497-01573-3
Reason: Product contains foreign material
2012-09-26Class II· MA
Friendly Ice Cream Corp.
Friendly's Fudge Nut Brownie Sundae Extreme, 48 oz. carton UPC: 0-29839-00657-1
Reason: Product contains foreign material
2012-09-26Class II· MA
Friendly Ice Cream Corp.
Friendly's Sundae Nut Football Limited Edition, 48 oz. carton UPC :0-29839-00530-7
Reason: Product contains foreign material
2012-09-26Class II· PA
Protica, Inc
Protein Shots, Orange Sunshine Flavor, 2.9 fl oz (Responsible firm on label: Body Choice Nutrition, Inc., 1595 Peachtree Park Way, Suite 204, Cumming, GA 30041)
Reason: Product not sufficiently acidified (equilibrium pH higher than 4.6), therefore it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum
2012-09-26Class II· PA
Protica, Inc
Protein Wave 15 grams of protein, Tropical Fruit Gelatin (Responsible firm on label: Nutritional Resources, Inc., 5003 Wrightsboro Road, Grovetown, GA 30813)
Reason: Product not sufficiently acidified (equilibrium pH higher than 4.6), therefore it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum
2012-09-26Class II· PA
Protica, Inc
ProBalance Protein To Go(TM), Caffeinated French Vanilla Latte, Dietary Supplement, Net Wt 2.5 fl oz (Responsible firm on labeling: Pro Balance LLC, 4070 Tampa Road, Oldsmar, FL 34677)
Reason: Product not sufficiently acidified (equilibrium pH higher than 4.6), therefore it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum
2012-09-26Class II· PA
Protica, Inc
ProBalance Protein To Go(TM), Milk Chocolate Shake, Dietary Supplement, Net Wt 2.5 fl oz (Responsible firm on labeling: Pro Balance LLC, 4070 Tampa Road, Oldsmar, FL 34677)
Reason: Product not sufficiently acidified (equilibrium pH higher than 4.6), therefore it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum
2012-09-26Class II· AZ
R & S Mexican Food Products, Inc
R&S Mexican Food Products, Inc. Tomato/Basil Pressed Tortillas, 1 Dozen. Packaged in sealed flexible plastic bag.
Reason: Product contains undeclared FD&C Yellow # 6.
2012-09-26Class I· NJ
F & S Produce Co., Inc. (Site II)
Trader Joe's Tropical Fruit Medley, 16 oz, Best By: 08/28/12 and before Dist. & Sold exclusively by: Trader Joe's, Monorovia, CA 91016 UPC 00949361
Reason: F&S Produce Co., Inc. of Rosenhayn, NJ is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of expired products that contain fresh-cut mangoes, with a code date that is on or before August 28, 2012, as a result of a FDA recall by Splendid Products because Daniella brand mangoes distributed by this firm may be contaminated with Salmonella.
2012-09-26Class I· NJ
F & S Produce Co., Inc. (Site II)
SIgnature Cafe Fruit Basket Medley, 30 oz, Use By: AUG 28 12 and before Distributed by Lucerne Foods, Inc., PO Box 99, Pleasonton, CA 94566-0009 1-877-232-4271 UPC 0 2113006918 7
Reason: F&S Produce Co., Inc. of Rosenhayn, NJ is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of expired products that contain fresh-cut mangoes, with a code date that is on or before August 28, 2012, as a result of a FDA recall by Splendid Products because Daniella brand mangoes distributed by this firm may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.