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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· CA
Rita's Fine Food, Inc. Dba Da Vinci's
8" Meatball Sandwich
Reason: The recall was initiated because Rita's Fine Food sandwiches have undeclared milk as a sub-ingredient in cheese.
2012-09-05Class II· CA
Rita's Fine Food, Inc. Dba Da Vinci's
Wide Wedge Ham Sandwich
Reason: The recall was initiated because Rita's Fine Food sandwiches have undeclared milk as a sub-ingredient in cheese.
2012-09-05Class II· CA
Rita's Fine Food, Inc. Dba Da Vinci's
8" Turkey Sandwich
Reason: The recall was initiated because Rita's Fine Food sandwiches have undeclared milk as a sub-ingredient in cheese.
2012-09-05Class II· CA
Rita's Fine Food, Inc. Dba Da Vinci's
8" Roast Beef Sandwich, 6" Roast Beef Sandwich, Roast Beef Triangle Sandwich, and Wide Wedge Roast Beef Sandwich
Reason: The recall was initiated because Rita's Fine Food sandwiches have undeclared milk as a sub-ingredient in cheese.
2012-09-05Class II· CA
Rita's Fine Food, Inc. Dba Da Vinci's
6" Turkey & Cheese Sandwich, Turkey & Cheese Triangle Sandwich, and Wide Wedge Turkey & Cheese
Reason: The recall was initiated because Rita's Fine Food sandwiches have undeclared milk as a sub-ingredient in cheese.
2012-09-05Class II· CA
Rita's Fine Food, Inc. Dba Da Vinci's
6" Ham & Cheese Sandwich, 8" Ham & Cheese Sandwich, and Ham & Cheese Triangle Sandwich
Reason: The recall was initiated because Rita's Fine Food sandwiches have undeclared milk as a sub-ingredient in cheese.
2012-09-05Class II· CA
Rita's Fine Food, Inc. Dba Da Vinci's
6" Club Sandwich, 8" Club Sandwich, Club Sandwich Triangle, and Wide Wedge Club Sandwich
Reason: The recall was initiated because Rita's Fine Food sandwiches have undeclared milk as a sub-ingredient in cheese.
2012-09-05Class II· NJ
SUNFRESH NATURAL LLC.
SunFresh Natural Fruit & Nut, Distributed by: Sunfresh Natural, LLC. Passaic, NJ 07055. Please visit us at: www.sunfreshnatural.com. 6 ounce and 10 ounce packages (Net wt.).
Reason: SunFresh Natural 6 ounce Fruit & Nut product label does not list sulfites and FD&C Yellow #6 ingredients.
2012-08-29Class II· MI
Spartan Central Kitchen
Spartan/Fresh Selections Wedge Sandwich W/Sandwich Spread 4oz
Reason: During an FDA inspection, the investigation found the 4oz sandwich spread label did not declare Yellow # 5 as an ingredient.
2012-08-29Class II· CA
J&S Group
Frozen Oysters (IQF), Net Weight: 30 lbs (6/5lbs).
Reason: J&S Group is recalling Frozen Oysters because the product has been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health.
2012-08-29Class I· CA
Fresco Green Farms, Inc.
Cilantro, 2.5 dozens, 30 bunches/case
Reason: Fresco Green Farms Inc. is recalling cilantro because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
2012-08-29Class I· MO
Cool Creations, LLC
Fiesta garden Fresh Salsa, Pineapple, packaged in 16-oz. plastic containers, 6 per case, UPC 829595000079. Distributed by Vanscoy Industries, Cedar Rapids, IA.
Reason: Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2012-08-29Class I· MO
Cool Creations, LLC
Fiesta garden Fresh Salsa, Mild, packaged in 16-oz. plastic containers, 12 per case, UPC 829595000017. Distributed by Vanscoy Industries, Cedar Rapids, IA.
Reason: Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2012-08-29Class I· MO
Cool Creations, LLC
Fiesta garden Fresh Salsa, Hot, packaged in 16-oz. plastic containers, 12 per case, UPC 829595000048. Distributed by Vanscoy Industries, Cedar Rapids, IA.
Reason: Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2012-08-29Class I· MO
Cool Creations, LLC
Fiesta garden Fresh Salsa, Garlic, packaged in 16-oz. plastic containers, 6 per case, UPC 829595000062. Distributed by Vanscoy Industries, Cedar Rapids, IA.
Reason: Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2012-08-29Class I· MO
Cool Creations, LLC
Fiesta garden Fresh Salsa, Black Beans & Corn, packaged in 16-oz. plastic containers, 6 per case, UPC 829595000055. Distributed by Vanscoy Industries, Cedar Rapids, IA.
Reason: Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2012-08-29Class I· MO
Cool Creations, LLC
Bean dip packaged in the following configurations: 1. Bean Dip Bowl, packaged in 10-oz. plastic bowls, 4 bowls per case, UPC 815970011198; 2. Bean Dip Bowl, packaged in 20-oz. plastic bowls, 4 bowls per case, UPC 815970010368; 3. Bean Dip Tray, packaged in 20-oz. foil pans, 4 per case, UPC 815970011648; and 4. Bean Dip Platter, packaged in 45-oz. trays, 2 per case, UPC 815970010375. The firm name on the label is Cool Creations, LLC, North Kansas City, MO.
Reason: Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2012-08-29Class I· MO
Cool Creations, LLC
Vegetable Medley, packaged in 20-oz. plastic containers, 2 containers per case, UPC 815970011259. The firm name on the label is Cool Creations, LLC, North Kansas City, MO.
Reason: Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2012-08-29Class I· MO
Cool Creations, LLC
Beef Stew Kit, packaged in 32-oz. plastic containers, 2 containers per case, UPC 815970011150. The firm name on the label is Cool Creations, LLC, North Kansas City, MO.
Reason: Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2012-08-29Class I· MO
Cool Creations, LLC
Kabob Kit, packaged in 24-oz. plastic containers, 2 containers per case, UPC 815970011792. The firm name on the label is Cool Creations, LLC, North Kansas City, MO.
Reason: Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2012-08-29Class I· MO
Cool Creations, LLC
Grillers Squash Medley, packaged in 12-oz. foil trays, 4 trays per case, UPC 815970011389. The firm name on the label is Cool Creations, LLC, North Kansas City, MO.
Reason: Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2012-08-29Class I· MO
Cool Creations, LLC
Grillers Asparagus Medley, packaged in 10-oz. foil trays, 4 trays per case, UPC 815970011440. The firm name on the label is Cool Creations, LLC, North Kansas City, MO.
Reason: Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2012-08-29Class I· MO
Cool Creations, LLC
Grillers Potato & Mushroom, packaged in 12-oz. foil trays, 4 trays per case, UPC 815970011334. The firm name on the label is Cool Creations, LLC, North Kansas City, MO.
Reason: Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2012-08-29Class I· MO
Cool Creations, LLC
Grillers Fajita Mix, packaged in 10-oz. foil trays, 4 trays per case, UPC 815970011341. The firm name on the label is Cool Creations, LLC, North Kansas City, MO.
Reason: Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2012-08-29Class I· MO
Cool Creations, LLC
Cool Creations Fajita Mix Deluxe packaged for food service in 5-lb. plastic trays, 4 per case (item #15741).
Reason: Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2012-08-29Class I· MO
Cool Creations, LLC
Cool Creations Pico de Gallo packaged for food service in 5-lb. trays, 2 per case (item 17502), and Pico de Gallo packaged for retail sale in 16-oz plastic containers, 4 per case, UPC 815970011013; and 8-oz. plastic containers, 4 per case, UPC 815970010252. The firm name on the label is Cool Creations, LLC, North Kansas City, MO.
Reason: Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2012-08-29Class I· MO
Cool Creations, LLC
Yellow onions: Whole peeled, packaged in 10-lb. plastic bags, 1 per case (item 19530). The firm name on the label is Cool Creations, LLC, North Kansas City, MO.
Reason: Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2012-08-29Class I· MO
Cool Creations, LLC
Yellow onions: Sliced 1/4", packaged in 5-lb. plastic bags, 4 per case (item 19500) and 1 per case (item 19505) The firm name on the label is Cool Creations, LLC, North Kansas City, MO.
Reason: Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2012-08-29Class I· MO
Cool Creations, LLC
Yellow onions: Julienne 1/4", packaged in 5-lb. plastic bags, 4 per case (item 19540) The firm name on the label is Cool Creations, LLC, North Kansas City, MO.
Reason: Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2012-08-29Class I· MO
Cool Creations, LLC
Yellow onions Diced 3/8", packaged in 25-lb. plastic bags, 1 per case (item 19551); Diced 1/4", packaged in 5-lb. bags, 2 per case (item #19516), 4 per case (item 19510), and 1 per case (item 19515). Diced yellow onion packaged in 5-oz. plastic containers, 4 per case, UPC 815970010153, and 10-oz. plastic containers, 4 per case, UPC 815970011082, for retail sale. The firm name on the label is Cool Creations, LLC, North Kansas City, MO.
Reason: Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2012-08-29Class I· CO
Wimberger's Old World Bakery, Inc.
Kaiser Rolls, Seeded Rolls, Brat Buns, French Bread, Pretzel Rolls, Pretzels, Pizza Dough, Hoagie Rolls and French Baguettes each packaged in identical semi-transparent plastic bags identified as fresh from the OVEN SOUR DOUGH 12 KAISER ROLLS, NET WT 20 OZ, WIMBERGER'S OLD WORLD BAKERY 2321 Bott St., Colorado Springs, Colo 80904. The labeling is yellow, white, and brown, with black print writing bearing the UPC 7960540012. These items are also distributed in 10 oz.
Reason: Wimberger's Old World Bakery is recalling various baked bread products due to the omission of major allergens milk, soy, and wheat from their finished product labeling.
2012-08-29Class I· CA
Essential Living Foods, Inc
Pine Nuts, 5lbs, Item 40476-214, UPC 8 12986 01288.
Reason: Essential Living is recalling Pine Nuts because it has undeclared peanuts.
2012-08-29Class I· IA
Menno Beachy
Menno Beachy, Cresco, IA Certified Organic Grape Tomato packaged in 1-pint square-shaped clear plastic clamshell containers, UPC 044419310176, 12/1-pint. containers per case.
Reason: Salmonella Montevideo was isolated in one lot of the grape tomatoes
2012-08-29Class I· CO
2 Moms in the Raw, LLC
Two Moms in the Raw, Gluten-Free Pesto Sea Cracker enclosed in brown semi-synthetic packaging with a transparent section displaying the contents. Labeling on the product is green, white, and blue with blue, green, and red print writing.
Reason: Two Moms in the Raw is issuing a voluntary recall for Pesto Sea Cracker, 4 oz, because they were notified by their raw material supplier that the pine nuts used in the product may contain peanuts.
2012-08-29Class I· ND
Specialty Commodities, Inc.
Organic Pinenut, 25 kg, Product of China
Reason: A customer of Specialty Commodities reported that they found peanuts in a container of pine nuts.
2012-08-29Class I· OR
Mother India foods LLC
Crispy Just Baked Punjabi Cookies, packaged in clear clam shell container and sealed in clear plastic wrap. Net weight is 800 gram (1.76 lb). The UPC is 6 27265 00152 0. The product is labeled in parts: "***CRISPY PUNJABI COOKIES Just Baked!***By TWI Foods***Net Wt. 800 g/1.76 lbs***Ingredients: Wheat Flour, soybean oil, margarine, sugar, semolina, baking powder, ammonium carbonate***".
Reason: Crispy Just Baked Punjabi Cookies contain milk but the label does not declare milk.
2012-08-29Class I· WA
Reshmi's Group Inc.
Crispy Just Baked Punjabi Cookies, packaged in clear clam shell container and sealed in clear plastic wrap. Net weight is 800 gram (1.76 lb). The UPC is 6 27265 00152 0. The product is labeled in parts: "***CRISPY PUNJABI COOKIES Just Baked!***By TWI Foods***Ingredients: Wheat Flour, soybean oil, margarine, sugar, semolina, baking powder, ammonium carbonate***".
Reason: Crispy Just Baked Punjabi Cookies contain milk but the label does not declare milk.
2012-08-29Class I· NJ
Deep Foods Inc
Crispy Punjabi Cookies, By TWI Foods, Net Wt. 800g/1.76 lb, Manufactured by TWI Foods, Inc. 1-866-9-CRISPY, www.crispyjustbaked.com, UPC 627265001520, Product of Canada.
Reason: This recall has been initiated due to Non-Declared Milk. This product may have traces that can cause an allergic reaction and is not declared on certain labels.
2012-08-29Class I· CA
Huxtable's Kitchen Inc
Trader Joe's Roasted Butternut Squash, Red Quinoa and Wheatberry Salad, 9.5 oz. Product packaged in plastic tray with plastic lid. 18 units/basket.
Reason: Recall initiated by firm because the onions uses as an ingredient have the potential to be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes.
2012-08-29Class II· FL
Winn Dixie Stores, Inc.
Southern Home Cranberry Nut Antioxidant Blend, Trail Mix, Net Wt. 16oz. (1 LB) 454g, Distributed by Southern Home, P.O. Box 99, Mauldin, SC 29662.
Reason: Undeclared allergen, soy lecithin.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.