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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

2012-09-05Class II· MI

Jakes Spice Drop, Jake's Jelly Spice Drops 3oz, 4.5oz, 5oz, 6oz and 7oz packages Distributed by Jake's Liberty Packaging Oak Park, MI 48237 248-747-2223

Reason: New York State Department of Agriculture sampled the product and found undeclared colors in Jakes Candy Spice Drops. The firm was notified on 4/19/2012 via letter from New York. FDA conducted follow up and associated inspections on 6/29/12, 7/26/12 and 7/27/12 and determined the labels continued to have the undeclared colors, including FD & C Red 40, Yellow 6, Blue1 and Red 3.

2012-09-05Class I· CA

Tanimura & Antle

Tanimura & Antle Romaine Lettuce (Laitue Romaine) in plastic bag Wrapped Single Head Romaine marked Field Packed for Freshness.. Distributed by Tanimura & Antle, Salinas, CA.

Reason: FDA was notified by CFIA of a positive result for E-cole O157:H7 in Romaine Lettuce with the brand name of Tanimura & Antle, Salinas, CA.

2012-09-05Class II· CA

Interstate Seafood Inc

Frozen Half Shell Oyster meat I.Q.F, 5x4lbs (144pieces/case).

Reason: Interstate Seafood is recalling Korean Frozen Oysters because they have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby they may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby they may have been rendered injurious to health.

2012-09-05Class II· CA

Interstate Seafood Inc

Frozen Large Oyster meat I.Q.F, 6x5lbs.(20lbs)

2012-09-05Class II· CA

Interstate Seafood Inc

Frozen tiny oyster meat I.Q.F. , 40x8oz (20lbs/case);

2012-09-05Class I· CA

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

Dole Italian Blend; Romaine, Radicchio; 10 oz plastic bag (283g); UPC:7143000819. Dole, Monterey, CA 93942.

Reason: USDA MDP program collected samples of finished product Dole Italian Blend and had positive sample results for Listeria Monocytogenes.

2012-09-05Class I· OR

Honey Heaven Wholesale, Inc.

Organic Pinenuts. 5lb bag: Organic Pine nuts packed into plastic bag with a twist tie with a White stick on label with hand written product description. 27.5lb bag: Organic Pine nuts inside of a plastic bag with a white stick on label with typed product description.

Reason: Organic Pinenuts are recalled due to potential contamination of peanuts or traces of peanuts.

2012-09-05Class I· N/A

Pure Hothouse Foods Inc.

Markets of Meijer, fresh Grillers Aparagus Blend, 14 oz, Ingredients: Asparagus, Sweet Bell Peppers, Mushrooms,, Sweet White Onions, Product of Canada, Keep Refrigerated, Pre-heat grill or over to 450 F... Cook 15-20 minutes in oven/BBQ or 4-5 minutes in microwave...

Reason: As of the August 16, 2012, Pure Hothouse Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling fresh cut vegetable grilling trays containing mushrooms with the Sell by dates of August 11th, 2012 through August 26, 2012 because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious or life threatening food borne illness in a person who eats a food item cont

2012-09-05Class I· N/A

Pure Hothouse Foods Inc.

Markets of Meijer, fresh Grillers Steak Toppers, 10 oz, Ingredients: Red Onions, Mushrooms, Product of Canada, Keep Refrigerated, Pre-heat grill or over to 450 F... Cook 15-20 minutes in oven/BBQ or 4-5 minutes in microwave...

2012-09-05Class I· N/A

Pure Hothouse Foods Inc.

Markets of Meijer, fresh Grillers, Mushrooms with Rosemary, 10 oz, Ingredients: Mushrooms, Rosemary, Product of Canada, Keep Refrigerated, Pre-heat grill or over to 450 F... Cook 15-20 minutes in oven/BBQ or 4-5 minutes in microwave...

2012-09-05Class I· MI

Ciolino Wholesale Produce, Inc.

Highline Mushrooms Sliced, white mushrooms 8 oz.

Reason: On 8/13/12, Highline Mushrooms, of Ontario Canada, voluntarily recalled lots of sliced, white mushrooms that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Ciolino Wholesale Produce, Inc. received a shipment of the mushrooms and initiated their own voluntary recall upon receiving notice from Highline Mushrooms.

2012-09-05Class II· OR

Shin Shin Foods, Inc.

Yogurt Parfait Strawberry, Net weight 9 oz. (225 g), UPC 0 20728 70004 4. Product contains yogurt and strawberry filling and one cup of granola, packaged in a clear container, and granola is in the inner container. The product is labeled in part: '***YOGURT PARFAIT STRAWBERRY***9oz (225g)***Distributed by PACIFIC COAST FRUIT CO***Portland, OR 97267***

Reason: The Yogurt Parfait Strawberry contains coconut, but the label does not declare coconut.

2012-09-05Class I· MI

Busch's, Inc. - Central Production Facility

BUSCHS SOUP FROM FOOD BAR Random weight/Sold by the pound

Reason: Our product was recalled because one of the ingredients used was subject to the Gills Onion 07/25/2012 onion recall . That ingredient was sold to us from Sysco Detroit.

2012-09-05Class I· MI

Busch's, Inc. - Central Production Facility

BUSCHS SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS B 14 OZ

Reason: Our product was recalled because one of the ingredients used was subject to the Gills Onion 07/25/2012 onion recall . That ingredient was sold to us from Sysco Detroit.

2012-09-05Class I· MI

Busch's, Inc. - Central Production Facility

BUSCHS DOWN HOME LASAGNA BM 14 OZ

Reason: Our product was recalled because one of the ingredients used was subject to the Gills Onion 07/25/2012 onion recall . That ingredient was sold to us from Sysco Detroit.

2012-09-05Class I· MI

Busch's, Inc. - Central Production Facility

BUSCHS BURRITO CHICKEN BM 12 OZ

Reason: Our product was recalled because one of the ingredients used was subject to the Gills Onion 07/25/2012 onion recall . That ingredient was sold to us from Sysco Detroit.

2012-09-05Class I· MI

Busch's, Inc. - Central Production Facility

BUSCHS QUESADILLA CHICKEN BM 1 EA

Reason: Our product was recalled because one of the ingredients used was subject to the Gills Onion 07/25/2012 onion recall . That ingredient was sold to us from Sysco Detroit.

2012-09-05Class I· MI

Busch's, Inc. - Central Production Facility

BUSCHS JAMBALAYA WITH SHRIMP B 13 OZ

Reason: Our product was recalled because one of the ingredients used was subject to the Gills Onion 07/25/2012 onion recall . That ingredient was sold to us from Sysco Detroit.

2012-09-05Class I· MI

Busch's, Inc. - Central Production Facility

1/2 PAN BAKED MEAT LASAGNA BM 1 EA

Reason: Our product was recalled because one of the ingredients used was subject to the Gills Onion 07/25/2012 onion recall . That ingredient was sold to us from Sysco Detroit.

2012-09-05Class I· MI

Busch's, Inc. - Central Production Facility

1/2 PAN BAKED MOSTACCIOLI BM 1 EA

Reason: Our product was recalled because one of the ingredients used was subject to the Gills Onion 07/25/2012 onion recall . That ingredient was sold to us from Sysco Detroit.

2012-09-05Class I· MI

Busch's, Inc. - Central Production Facility

BUSCHS SHEPHERD'S CHICKEN PIE 14 OZ

Reason: Our product was recalled because one of the ingredients used was subject to the Gills Onion 07/25/2012 onion recall . That ingredient was sold to us from Sysco Detroit.

2012-09-05Class I· MI

Busch's, Inc. - Central Production Facility

POTATO CKS SWEET BM 1 EA

Reason: Our product was recalled because one of the ingredients used was subject to the Gills Onion 07/25/2012 onion recall . That ingredient was sold to us from Sysco Detroit.

2012-09-05Class I· MI

Busch's, Inc. - Central Production Facility

POTATO CKS ORIGINAL BM 1 EA

Reason: Our product was recalled because one of the ingredients used was subject to the Gills Onion 07/25/2012 onion recall . That ingredient was sold to us from Sysco Detroit.

2012-09-05Class I· MI

Busch's, Inc. - Central Production Facility

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS 12 OZ

Reason: Our product was recalled because one of the ingredients used was subject to the Gills Onion 07/25/2012 onion recall . That ingredient was sold to us from Sysco Detroit.

2012-09-05Class I· CA

Amy'S Kitchen

Trader Giotto brand Pesto Pizza in 13.5 oz; SKU# 00539937; Product is processed and packaged by Amy's Kitchen, White City, Oregon

Reason: Product contains undeclared peanut in the ingredient statement (Peanuts were found in pinenuts).

2012-09-05Class I· CA

Amy'S Kitchen

Amy's Brand Pizza Pesto Made with Organic Vegetables & Basil in 7 oz; ; 13.5 oz; Sku# 42272-00104 Product is processed and packaged by Amys Kitchen, White City, Oregon

Reason: Product contains undeclared peanut in the ingredient statement (Peanuts were found in pinenuts).

2012-09-05Class I· MN

Reichel Foods, Inc

Apple Slices & Fat Free Caramel Dip contained in the Armour Active Packs Cheese Pizza Lunch Kit

Reason: Reichel Foods is recalling these products because the sliced apples have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

2012-09-05Class I· MN

Reichel Foods, Inc

Dippin' Stix Sliced Apples & Caramel with Peanuts

Reason: Reichel Foods is recalling these products because the sliced apples have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

2012-09-05Class I· MA

Fresh Ideas Inc.

Tex Mex Sliced Vegetable Blend, Item #TMEX Red Pepper, Green Pepper, Spanish Onion {1/4" Sliced) 5 lb poly bag

Reason: Products contain recalled Gill's Onions due to Listeria monocytogenes

2012-09-05Class I· MA

Fresh Ideas Inc.

Fajita Mix-Red Pepper, Green Pepper, Spanish Onion {1/4" Sliced) Item #SAL4, 5 lb poly bag

Reason: Products contain recalled Gill's Onions due to Listeria monocytogenes

2012-09-05Class I· MA

Fresh Ideas Inc.

Costa Multiple Bean Salad 4.5 lbs Poly Tub (Item #01407) Black Beans (black beans, water. salt, calcium chloride, ferrous gluconate), Kidney Beans (kidney beans, water. salt, CaCI2), Black Eyed Peas(blackeye peas. water, sail. calcium chloride and disodium EDTA to preserve color). Chick Peas (chick peas, water, salt, EDTA to promote color retention), Italian Dressing (distilled vinegar. soy bean oil, water, com syrup, salt, onion, red bell pepper, xantham gum, spica and oleo resin paprika, calcium disodium EDTA), Red Peppers (peppers, water, sugar, salt, citric acid, CaCI2), Onion, White Vinegar and Garlic Powder

Reason: Products contain recalled Gill's Onions due to Listeria monocytogenes

2012-09-05Class I· MA

Fresh Ideas Inc.

Calico bean Salad 5 lbs Poly Tub (Item #01409) packaged under Costa and Stop & Shop brand, Item T1407, C1407, 5 lb Poly Bag Black eye peas , water, salt, calcium chloride and disodium EDTA to preserve color), Chick Peas (cooked dried chick peas, water,salt), Kidney Beans (kidney beans, water. salt, CaCI2), Black Beans (black beans, water. salt, CaCI2, ferrous gluconate), Italian Dressing (distilled vinegar, soy bean oil, water, com syrup,salt. onion, red bell pepper, xantham gum. spice and oleo resin paprika, calcium disodium EDTA). Apple Cider Vinegar, Celery, Green Pepper, Red Pepper, Onion

Reason: Products contain recalled Gill's Onions due to Listeria monocytogenes

2012-09-05Class I· MA

Fresh Ideas Inc.

Costa Four Bean Salad 4.50 lbs Poly Tub (Item #01385 Green Beans, Kidney Beans (kidney beans, water, salt, CaCI2), Chick Peas (chick peas. water. salt, EDTA to promote color retention), Black Eyed Peas (black eye peas, water, salt, calcium chloride and disodium EDTA to preserve color). White Onions, Red Peppers , Italian Dressing (distilled vinegar. soy bean oil. water, com syrup, salt, onion. red bell pepper. xantham gum, spice and oleo resin paprika, calcium disodium EDTA), Red Peppers (peppers, water, sugar. salt, citric acid, CaCI2). Onion. While Vinegar and Garlic Powder

Reason: Products contain recalled Gill's Onions due to Listeria monocytogenes

2012-09-05Class I· MA

Fresh Ideas Inc.

Costa Asian Stir- Fry Blend (Item #SAL3) 5 lb poly bag Spanish Onions {1/4" Sliced), Red Onions, Green Peppers. Red Peppers, Zucchini, Carrots, Broccoli, Broccoli Stems, Green Cabbage, Pea Pods, Bok Choy Packed by: Fresh Ideas Co., 18 Bunker Hill Industrial Park, Boston, MA 02129

Reason: Products contain recalled Gill's Onions due to Listeria monocytogenes

2012-09-05Class I· MA

Fresh Ideas Inc.

Julienne Onions, Item #J705 4.0 lbs poly tub; Legal Onion Strings (Item #L165), 5 lb poly bag Packed by: Fresh Ideas Co., 18 Bunker Hill Industrial Park, Boston, MA 02129 Item # 00254

Reason: Products contain recalled Gill's Onions due to Listeria monocytogenes

2012-09-05Class I· MA

Fresh Ideas Inc.

Small Soup Vegetable Mix:-(Item #CC4) Spanish Onions {1/4" dice), Carrots, Celery Medium Soup Mix Vegetables (Item #CC5) Spanish Onions (1/2" dice), Carrots. Celery 5 lb poly bags Packed by: Fresh Ideas Co., 18 Bunker Hill Industrial Park, Boston, MA 02129 Item # 00254

Reason: Products contain recalled Gill's Onions due to Listeria monocytogenes

2012-09-05Class I· MA

Fresh Ideas Inc.

Costa: 1/2" Diced Onions (Item #C228); 3/4" Diced Onions (Item #C244) 1/4" Diced Onions (Item#C32) 5 lb poly bags Packed by: Fresh Ideas Co., 18 Bunker Hill Industrial Park, Boston, MA 02129 Legal Seafood Diced Onions 1/16" (Item #L163) 10 lb poly bag OB Double Diced Onions 1/8" (item #OB2), 2 lb poly tub

Reason: Products contain recalled Gill's Onions due to Listeria monocytogenes

2012-09-05Class I· MA

Fresh Ideas Inc.

Costa Whole Peeled Onions (Item #00841, #B841) 25 lb poly bag Packed by: Fresh Ideas Co., 18 Bunker Hill Industrial Park, Boston, MA 02129 Item # 00254

Reason: Products contain recalled Gill's Onions due to Listeria monocytogenes

2012-09-05Class I· MA

Fresh Ideas Inc.

Costa Kabob Cut White Onions 1" x 1", 5 lb poly bag (Item #00275) Packed by: Fresh Ideas Co., 18 Bunker Hill Industrial Park, Boston, MA 02129

Reason: Products contain recalled Gill's Onions due to Listeria monocytogenes

2012-09-05Class I· MA

Fresh Ideas Inc.

Costa 1/16" Sliced Onions, 5 lb poly bag (Item # 00254); Costa 1/4" Sliced Onions, 5 lb poly bag (Item #C50) Packed by: Fresh Ideas Co., 18 Bunker Hill Industrial Park, Boston, MA 02129

Reason: Products contain recalled Gill's Onions due to Listeria monocytogenes

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.