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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
2012-09-19Class I· FL
Ron Stockman Whole Foods
Gills Onions were used in this product. The product listed below is prepared at Whole Foods Market and distributed in their retail chef's case or on the self-service bar. It was not sold labeled. RANCH ICEBERG SALAD WEDGE NO OIL ADDED
Reason: Whole Foods Market in Florida recalled certain fresh food items sold in the prepared foods department and one item in the seafood department as they could of been made using raw yellow onions processed by Gill Onions, LLC. Gill Onions, LLC initiated a recall on their product due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2012-09-19Class I· FL
Ron Stockman Whole Foods
Ranch Dressing No Oil Added sold at the chef's case, self service bar, or packaged. Packaged product is labeled as listed below: "WHOLE FOODS MARKET***RANCH DRESSING NO OIL ADDED***TOFU ( WATER, SOYBEANS, ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN, GLUCONOLACTONE & CALCIUM CHLORIDE), OAT MILK, LEMON JUICE, ONION, WHITE VINEGAR, DIJON MUSTARD ( DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, WHITE WINE, CITRIC ACID, TARTARIC ACID, SPICES, TURMERIC), NUTRITIONAL YEAST, BASIL, GARLIC, CILANTRO, GREEN ONION, DILL, PARSLEY, PEPPER, CRUSHED RED PEPPER. CONTAINS : SOY***"
Reason: Whole Foods Market in Florida recalled certain fresh food items sold in the prepared foods department and one item in the seafood department as they could of been made using raw yellow onions processed by Gill Onions, LLC. Gill Onions, LLC initiated a recall on their product due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2012-09-19Class I· FL
Ron Stockman Whole Foods
Gills Onions were used in this product. The product listed below is prepared at Whole Foods Market and distributed in their retail chef's case or on the self-service bar. It was not sold labeled. PASTA WITH LONG BEANS & ARAME IN CREAMY BEET VINAIGRETTE
Reason: Whole Foods Market in Florida recalled certain fresh food items sold in the prepared foods department and one item in the seafood department as they could of been made using raw yellow onions processed by Gill Onions, LLC. Gill Onions, LLC initiated a recall on their product due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2012-09-19Class I· FL
Ron Stockman Whole Foods
New York City Corned Beef on Rye sold at the chef's case, or packaged. Packaged product is labeled as listed below: "WHOLE FOODS MARKET***FANCY REUBEN SANDWICH WITH PASTRAMI OR CORNED BEEF***PASTRAMI OR CORNED BEEF (BEEF, WATER, SEA SALT, SUGAR, BEET POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, SPICES, GARLIC, BAY LEAF, MUSTARD SEED, ALLSPICE) HONEY MUSTARD COLESLAW ( GREEN & RED CABBAGE, CARROTS), HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING ( DIJON MUSTARD (DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, WHITE WINE, CITRIC ACID, TARTARIC ACID, SPICES, TURMERIC), WHOLEGRAIN MUSTARD ( WATER, GRAIN VINEGAR, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, SPICES), LEMON JUICE, CANOLA MAYONNAISE ( CANOLA OIL, EGGS, HONEY, VINEGAR, SALT, SPICES, LEMON JUICE), HONEY), OR CLASSIC COLESLAW ( GREEN & RED CABBAGE, CARROTS, CANOLA MAYONNAISE, HORSERADISH ( HORSERADISH, WATER, VINEGAR, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORINGS), SUGAR, FENNEL, LEMON PEPPER, CELERY SEED, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR (APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, WATER), SWISS CHEESE ( PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), BREAD CIABATTA (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR ( WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, CANOLA OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, RYE SOURDOUGH FLAVOR, SALT, YEAST). CONTAINS: MILK, EGGS, SOY, WHEAT.***"
Reason: Whole Foods Market in Florida recalled certain fresh food items sold in the prepared foods department and one item in the seafood department as they could of been made using raw yellow onions processed by Gill Onions, LLC. Gill Onions, LLC initiated a recall on their product due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2012-09-19Class I· FL
Ron Stockman Whole Foods
Gills Onions were used in this product. The product listed below is prepared at Whole Foods Market and distributed in their retail chef's case or on the self-service bar. It was not sold labeled. MISO KISSED CUKES
Reason: Whole Foods Market in Florida recalled certain fresh food items sold in the prepared foods department and one item in the seafood department as they could of been made using raw yellow onions processed by Gill Onions, LLC. Gill Onions, LLC initiated a recall on their product due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2012-09-19Class I· FL
Ron Stockman Whole Foods
Miso Dressing sold at the chef's case, self service bar, or sold packaged. Packaged product is labeled as listed below: "WHOLE FOODS MARKET***MISODRESSING***WHITE MISO (WATER, RICE, WHOLE SOYBEAN, SEA SALT, KOJI STARTER), TOFU (FILTERED WATER, (NON-GMO) SOYBEANS, NATURAL COAGULANTS (CALCIUM CHLORIDE (NIGARI), CALCIUM SULFATE), EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, WATER, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR (APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, WATER), ONIONS, TAMARI (WATER, SOYBEANS, SALT, ALCOHOL (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS)), PARSLEY CONTAINS: SOY***"
Reason: Whole Foods Market in Florida recalled certain fresh food items sold in the prepared foods department and one item in the seafood department as they could of been made using raw yellow onions processed by Gill Onions, LLC. Gill Onions, LLC initiated a recall on their product due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2012-09-19Class I· FL
Ron Stockman Whole Foods
Gills Onions were used in this product. The Thousand Island Potato Salad is sold at the chef's case, self serve counter, or packaged.It is also sold as "Family Sized Savings Thousand Island Potato Salad". Packaged product is labeled as listed below: "***WHOLE FOODS MARKET***THOUSAND ISLAND POTATO SALAD***POTATOES, CAGE-FREE HARD COOKED EGGS (EGGS, WATER, CITRIC ACID), THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING....***"
Reason: Whole Foods Market in Florida recalled certain fresh food items sold in the prepared foods department and one item in the seafood department as they could of been made using raw yellow onions processed by Gill Onions, LLC. Gill Onions, LLC initiated a recall on their product due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2012-09-19Class I· FL
Ron Stockman Whole Foods
Cranberry Tuna Salad Roll sold at the chef's case, self service bar, or packaged. Packaged product is labeled as listed below: "WHOLE FOODS MARKET***CRANBERRY TUNA SALAD ROLL 2 FOR 5***BREAD (UNBLEACHED UNBROMATED WHEAT OR WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, FLORIDA CRYSTALS SUGAR, PALM OIL, EGGS, NON FAT DRY MILK, ASCORBIC ACID, SALT, YEAST, CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR, SOY LECITHIN & NATURAL ENZYMES), TUNA (TUNA, WATER, VEGETABLE BROTH (CARROTS & PEAS), SALT), ONIONS, SUN-DRIED CRANBERRIES (CRANBERRIES, EVAPORATED CANE SUGAR), CANOLA MAYONNAISE (CANOLA OIL, EGGS, FILTERED WATER, HONEY, VINEGAR, SEA SALT, DRY MUSTARD, LEMON JUICE), LEMONS, TOMATO, LETTUCE CONTAINS: WHEAT, EGGS, MILK, SOY, FISH***"
Reason: Whole Foods Market in Florida recalled certain fresh food items sold in the prepared foods department and one item in the seafood department as they could of been made using raw yellow onions processed by Gill Onions, LLC. Gill Onions, LLC initiated a recall on their product due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2012-09-19Class I· FL
Ron Stockman Whole Foods
Gills Onions were used in this product. The product listed below is prepared at Whole Foods Market and distributed in their retail chef's case or on the self-service bar. It was not sold labeled. CHUNKY RANCH VEGETABLE SALAD NO OIL ADDED
Reason: Whole Foods Market in Florida recalled certain fresh food items sold in the prepared foods department and one item in the seafood department as they could of been made using raw yellow onions processed by Gill Onions, LLC. Gill Onions, LLC initiated a recall on their product due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2012-09-19Class I· FL
Ron Stockman Whole Foods
Beet Dressing sold at the chef's case, self service bar, or sold packaged. Packaged product is labeled as listed below: "WHOLE FOODS MARKET***BEET DRESSING***RED BEETS, HONEY, GARLIC, ONIONS, CANOLA MAYONNAISE (CANOLA OIL, EGGS, HONEY, VINEGAR, SALT, SPICES, LEMON JUICE), APPLE CIDER VINEGAR (APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, WATER) CONTAINS: EGGS***"
Reason: Whole Foods Market in Florida recalled certain fresh food items sold in the prepared foods department and one item in the seafood department as they could of been made using raw yellow onions processed by Gill Onions, LLC. Gill Onions, LLC initiated a recall on their product due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2012-09-19Class I· FL
Ron Stockman Whole Foods
Gills Onions were used in this product. The product listed below is prepared at Whole Foods Market and distributed in their retail chef's case or on the self-service bar. It was not sold labeled. BEET & GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE
Reason: Whole Foods Market in Florida recalled certain fresh food items sold in the prepared foods department and one item in the seafood department as they could of been made using raw yellow onions processed by Gill Onions, LLC. Gill Onions, LLC initiated a recall on their product due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2012-09-19Class I· FL
Ron Stockman Whole Foods
The product listed below is prepared at Whole Foods Market and distributed in their retail chef's case or on the self-service bar. It was not sold labeled. BABY SHRIMP SALAD
Reason: Whole Foods Market in Florida recalled certain fresh food items sold in the prepared foods department and one item in the seafood department as they could of been made using raw yellow onions processed by Gill Onions, LLC. Gill Onions, LLC initiated a recall on their product due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2012-09-12Class II· OH
The Humphrey Popcorn Co
Humphrey Chocolate Drizzle, 5 oz. in a clear plastic bag, UPC Code 8108400009. Bags are packed 12 to a case.
Reason: On 6/5/2012 the firm voluntarily recalled their Chocolate Drizzle Popcorn due to undeclared soy lecithin on the label.
2012-09-12Class II· OH
The Humphrey Popcorn Co
Humphrey Candy Kisses, 4 oz. individually wrapped and contained in a clear plastic bag, UPC Code 81084 00002. Bags are packed 40 to a case.
Reason: On 6/5/2012 the firm voluntarily recalled their Candy Kisses due to undeclared milk on the label.
2012-09-12Class I· CA
Fresh Express Incorporated
Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine Crunchy and Sweet 100% Hearts of Romaine Lettuce. 10 oz. plastic bag UPC 71279 26102. Fresh Express, Salinas, CA.
Reason: FDA IEH sample of Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine was found positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.
2012-09-12Class II· CA
Clif Bar And Company
Chocolate Chip CLIF Bars, 2.4-oz (68g), individually wrapped, UPC: 7-22252-10090
Reason: A small amount of Blueberry Crisp CLIF bars were inadvertently placed in Chocolate Chip CLIF bar wrappers and placed inside correctly labeled Blueberry Crisp CLIF bar 12-pack boxes. Retailers sell to consumers in 12-pack boxes, and sometimes as individual bars.
2012-09-12Class II· CA
Clif Bar And Company
Blueberry Crisp CLIF Bars, 12 pack boxes, UPC: 7-22252-30260-1
Reason: A small amount of Blueberry Crisp CLIF bars were inadvertently placed in Chocolate Chip CLIF bar wrappers and placed inside correctly labeled Blueberry Crisp CLIF bar 12-pack boxes. Retailers sell to consumers in 12-pack boxes, and sometimes as individual bars.
2012-09-12Class II· FL
Atlantic Fisheries
Fresh Mahi Mahi Fillets,10 lb Styrofoam case, labeled in part: "***Mahi Fillets S/ON Costa Rica Wild****KEEP AT 38 OR BELOW Keep refrigerated***ATLANTIC FISHERIES 8195 NW 67TH ST MIAMI FLORIDA 33166***TEL***FAX 305-594-4301***PACK U.S.A.
Reason: Atlantic Fisheries recalled 580 lbs of Mahi Mahi Fillets due to histamine levels over 50 ppm.
2012-09-12Class II· TX
Dr Pepper/ Seven Up, Inc
Stewart's Diet Orange N' Cream Soda, 12oz glass bottles
Reason: Incorrectly placed ingredient label for non-diet beverage on bottles of diet beverage. The ingredient label incorrectly provided the ingredients for regular Stewart's Orange N' Cream Soda. The front label on the glass bottles and the 4 carrier secondary package correctly identified the product as Stewart's Diet Orange N' Cream Soda.
2012-09-12Class II· TX
Drucker Labs LP
intraKID Lot 658 with a Best By date of 12/12, 33 oz and 2 oz bottles
Reason: After extensive testing and investigation, Drucker Labs has determined that an incorrect form of Vitamin B3, Nicotinic Acid, was used in the manufacturing of intraKID Lot 658. This nutrient may cause a temporary symptom in a small number of consumers. This symptom, commonly known as Niacin Flush, may include itching, redness, or warmth of the skin. This typically subsides within 15 20 minut
2012-09-12Class II· CA
Jaffe Brothers
Jaffe Bros. brand, Pine nuts, raw and shelled. Packaged in plastic bag. Labeling reads in part:"Jaffe Bros.***Organically Grown Raw, Shelled Pine Nuts This product was packaged on shared equipment that also processes Peanuts***Distributed by Jaffe Bros., Inc. P.O.Box 636 Valley Center, CA 92082***".
Reason: Recall was initiated after firm was informed by their supplier Specialty Commodities that a recall was initiated due to peanuts found in pine nuts.
2012-09-12Class II· MN
American Importing Co, Inc
Nature's Harvest, pine nuts, Net WT 3 oz (85 g), Distributed by Amport Foods, 550 Kasota Ave, SE., Minneapolis, MN 55414, 3 00 71725 72753 4. Case Label Stock No. 5640 8/3 oz Nature's Harvest, Pine Nuts Best by: 12-28-12 363x1E1, 3 00 71725 72753 5. Amport Foods Bags: Amport Foods, Pine Nuts, Net WT 4 0 z (113 g), 0 71725 70172 5, American Importing Co. Inc, Minneapolis, MN 5514. Case label: Stock No 50578 12/4 oz, Amport, Pine Nuts Best by: 03-28-13 3621F1, 1 00 71725 70172 2. Amport Foods Tubs: Pine Nuts, Net WT 4 0 z (113 g), 0 71725 71180 9, Best BY: 01-10-13 0102 MM1, Distributed by American Importing Co, INC, Minneapolis, MN 55414. Tub Case Label: Item #41130 12/4 oz, Amport Foods, Pine Nuts, Best by: 01-10-13 0102MM1, 1 00 71725 71180 6.
Reason: Amport Foods is recalling one lot of pine nuts because there may be undeclared Peanuts present in the product.
2012-09-12Class II· CA
Apio, Inc. DBA Apio Fresh LLC
Eat Smart Broccoli & Cauliflower, 9x12oz. Item # 10068. Code Dates: B07208, B08208.
Reason: Apio Inc. is recalling brussel sprouts, broccoli-cauliflower, and snap peas because they may contain foreign material contamination of small plastic shavings from a single production line.
2012-09-12Class II· CA
Apio, Inc. DBA Apio Fresh LLC
Eat Smart Snap Peas, 14x2lbs, 6x8oz , 12x8oz. Item # 18786, 22216, 10094, UPC 7 09351 00035 5, 7 09351 00901 3
Reason: Apio Inc. is recalling brussel sprouts, broccoli-cauliflower, and snap peas because they may contain foreign material contamination of small plastic shavings from a single production line.
2012-09-12Class II· CA
Apio, Inc. DBA Apio Fresh LLC
Fresh Select Brussels Sprouts, 6x8oz, 9x12oz. Item # 22986, 22707, UPC 0 11110 91610 5, 7 09351 32222 8.
Reason: Apio Inc. is recalling brussel sprouts, broccoli-cauliflower, and snap peas because they may contain foreign material contamination of small plastic shavings from a single production line.
2012-09-12Class III· CA
Clif Bar And Company
CLIF Bar Brand White Chocolate Macadamia CLIF Bar, 2.4 oz (68g), Individually wrapped bars Product is manufactured by Harlan Bakeries in Indianapolis, IN.
Reason: The product contains undeclared Coconut in the ingredient statement. The Coconut Chocolate Chip bars were inadvertently placed in White Chocolate Macadamia CLIF Bar wrappers and these mislabeled bars were placed inside correctly labeled Coconut Chocolate Chip CLIF Bar boxes.
2012-09-12Class III· CA
Clif Bar And Company
CLIF Bar Brand Coconut Chocolate Chip CLIF Bars, 6-pack boxes, UPC: 7-22252-66030-5 Product is manufactured by Harlan Bakeries in Indianapolis, IN.
Reason: The product contains undeclared Coconut in the ingredient statement. The Coconut Chocolate Chip bars were inadvertently placed in White Chocolate Macadamia CLIF Bar wrappers and these mislabeled bars were placed inside correctly labeled Coconut Chocolate Chip CLIF Bar boxes.
2012-09-12Class II· MO
Karl Bissinger Inc
Bissinger's Campfire S'Mores Salt Caramels, packaged in 1.8-oz. boxes, 5 pieces per box, 12 boxes per display case, UPC 846107012788. The firm name on the label is Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier, St. Louis, MO.
Reason: The product is labeled as gluten free but contains wheat, which is listed in the ingredient statement
2012-09-12Class I· RI
Simmering Soups Inc.
Trader Joe's, Balela (A savory Middle Eastern salad with chickpeas, black beans and tomatoes). 8 ounces (227g). in clear rigid plastic containers with snap on lids.
Reason: Products contain an ingredient (onions) that were found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2012-09-12Class I· RI
Simmering Soups Inc.
Trader Jose's, Mild Salsa, 16 ounce (1 lb) 454g), in clear rigid plastic containers with snap on lids.
Reason: Products contain an ingredient (onions) that were found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2012-09-12Class I· OR
United Salad Company
Dole Mushroom, packaged in a retail package, net wt. 8 oz. The UPC is 0 33383 67600 5.
Reason: Dole 8 oz Sliced Mushrooms, product of Canada, are recalled due to potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.
2012-09-12Class I· CA
Safeway Inc
"SAFEWAY farms White Sliced Mushrooms***DISTRIBUTED BY SAFEWAY INC.***PLEASATON, CA***PRODUCT OF CANADA***NET WT 8 OZ (227g)" UPC 0 21130 28443 6
Reason: Champs 8 oz Sliced White Mushrooms are recalled due to potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes
2012-09-12Class I· WA
Vauxner-USA, LLC
Flavored cheddar cheese, vacuum packed in weights ranging from 0.25-0.50 pounds, labeled and batch coded by firm. Cheese labeled in part: "Medium Cheddar Red Pepper with Onion & Garlic Pasteurized whole milk, salt, culture, vegetable rennet, spices. r-BST free.***GOLDEN GLEN CREAMERY 15098 Field Road Bow, WA 98232***887"
Reason: Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2012-09-05Class I· GA
Naturally Fresh Inc.
Naturally Fresh Salad Toppings, Roasted & Glazed Pecan Pieces, Net weight 3.5 oz, Distributed by: Naturally Fresh, Atlanta, GA
Reason: Product contains undeclared allergen, almonds.
2012-09-05Class II· NC
Lucky Country, Inc.
Aussie-Style Lucky Country Soft Licorice in 1.5 lb. bags. The product is packaged 1.5lb x 18 bags per tray.
Reason: Lead contamination
2012-09-05Class III· CA
Nha Trang Seafoods, Inc
Frozen Pangasius Fish, brand name T&T, in the following sizes: a. IQF 15 lbs bulk carton: 3/5 oz, 5/7 oz, 7/9 oz, 9/11 oz b. 11lbs x 2 per carton: 8/10 oz and 10 oz/up c. 2lbs x 5 per carton: 2/3 oz d. 15lbs carton: 2/3 oz Product labeling reads in part:" T&T SWAI ROSE ROLL(Pangasius hypophtalmus)***FARM-RAISED PRODUCT OF VIETNAM***". Packaged in paper box carton.
Reason: The product was recalled because nitrofuran residue was detected.
2012-09-05Class II· MA
Blount Seafood Corporation
Wegman's Lobster Bisque 16 oz retail cup Product Code: 85630
Reason: Foreign plastic material within the retail units
2012-09-05Class II· MA
Blount Seafood Corporation
Wegman's Caribbean Black Bean Soup 16 oz retail cup Product Code: 85656
Reason: Foreign plastic material within the retail units
2012-09-05Class II· MA
Blount Seafood Corporation
Wegman's Gazpacho Soup 16 oz retail cup Product Code: 85631
Reason: Foreign plastic material within the retail units
2012-09-05Class II· MA
Blount Seafood Corporation
Wegman's Tomato Basil with Orzo Soup 16 oz retail cup Product Code: 85653
Reason: Foreign plastic material within the retail units
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.