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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
2012-08-22Class II· NJ
Baroody Imports Inc.
Chiclets Chewing Gum Fruit Flavors; Made in Lebanon; Manufactured by Cadbury Adams Middle East S.A.L.
Reason: Baroody Imports Inc. is voluntarily recalling Chiclets Chewing Gum (Fruit Flavors) due to Misbranded/Unsafe Color Additives.
2012-08-22Class I· TN
St Clair Foods, Inc.
4/5 SYS DICED YELLOW ONIONS, 720611 SUPC 7750243, Distributed by: SYSCO
Reason: Onions that firm further processed may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2012-08-22Class I· TN
St Clair Foods, Inc.
4/5 SYS SLICED YELLOW ONIONS, 720621 SUPC 1232222, Distributed by: SYSCO
Reason: Onions that firm further processed may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2012-08-22Class I· ME
Hannaford Bros.
Hannaford Meatball Panini - cold, UPC # 941260723096 Hannaford Meatball Panini - hot, UPC # 94126072102 Packaged in 10 oz plastic clamshell
Reason: Panini's were made in-store utilizing meatballs as an ingredient recalled for potential Listeria monocytogenes by the Manufacturer Buona Vita Inc. 1 S. Industrial BLVD Bridgeton, NJ 08302
2012-08-22Class I· FL
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
NO LABEL. Sub sandwiches are prepared fresh - made to order - wrapped in paper and then a generic label applied. The scale label would only state 1/2 sub or whole sub and the price from the Publix Deli. Publix does not have a mechanism to track sub sandwiches prepared with fresh onions.
Reason: On July 29, 2012 Publix Super Markets, Inc. issued a voluntary recall for custom made sub sandwiches that contain onions because they may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. Publix received notification from their supplier, who receives sliced onions from Gills Onions LLC. This recall involves any custom made sub sandwich with onions sold from the Publix Deli department between July 7,
2012-08-22Class I· CA
Shah Distributors, Inc
Crispy Just Baked Punjabi Cookies 800g, 14 cartons/case.
Reason: In response to firm's supplier recall in Canada and CFIA's allergy alert for undeclared milk in certain 800 g crispy just backed Punjabi cookies.
2012-08-22Class II· CA
Icrest International LLC
OYSTER MEAT IQF TINY 40/8OZ PRODUCT OF KOREA
Reason: The product has been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions wherby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health.
2012-08-22Class II· CA
Icrest International LLC
OYSTER MEAT IQF 6/5# LBS KR PRODUCT OF KOREA
Reason: The product has been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions wherby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health.
2012-08-22Class II· CA
Icrest International LLC
OYSTER MEAT IQF LARGE 5/4 LBS PRODUCT OF KOREA
Reason: The product has been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions wherby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health.
2012-08-22Class II· CA
Icrest International LLC
Brand name is Yatta. OYSTERS 1/2 SHELL 144CT, PRODUCT OF KOREA
Reason: The product has been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions wherby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health.
2012-08-22Class II· SC
Southern Home
Southern Home Pasta Salad Creamy Parmesan, 6.2 oz., UPC 0788002892, 12 packages per case
Reason: Products may contain metal fragments
2012-08-22Class II· SC
Southern Home
Southern Home Pasta Salad Ranch with Bacon, 7.5 oz., UPC 0788002891, 12 packages per case
Reason: Products may contain metal fragments
2012-08-22Class III· UT
FunFresh Foods Inc
FunFresh Foods World Berry Organic Cacao Nibs 6 oz, packaged in blue, brown, red, white, black and green packaging with red, black, yellow, white, and green print writing. The packaging is resealable.
Reason: FunFresh Foods World Berry Cacao Nibs 6 oz snack food contaminated with E. coli.
2012-08-15Class II· CA
SJBW Corp
Frozen Fermented Salted and Seasoned Oyster, 39.7 lbs, 2 packs/container.
Reason: Charm Han Enterprise Inc. is recalling seasoned oyster because it 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.
2012-08-15Class I· FL
Keys Fisheries, Inc.
Conch Salad w/onions. Product is labeled in part: "***KEYS FISHERIES CONCH SALAD***Ingredients Ground Conch, Fresh tomatoes, Fresh Cucmber, Mojo (grapefruit juice, lime juice, orange juice, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, onion, sugar, spices, cumin) Tomatoe juice, Line juice, Parsley, Black pepper, Salt, Spices, Paprika.***FRESH PRODUCT KEEP REFRIGERATED***" CODE: 07294144950 Product was packaged in 5 lb plastic containers with 4 per case. Onions used in the manufacture of the above item is subject to recall for Listeria monocytogenes.
Reason: Keys Fisheries, Inc. is recalling Keys Fisheries Conch Salad. The Conch Salad was prepared with onions sourced from Gills Onions, LLC being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes.
2012-08-15Class II· CA
Southwind Foods LLC dba Great American Seafood Imports Co.
Great American Seafood Imports Co. Cooked Shrimp Meat. Size: 300/500 count per pound in 2-lb (item #06834) and 5-lb (Item #07756) packages.
Reason: Southwind is recalling cooked shrimp meat because it contains undeclared red #40 and yellow #6 colors.
2012-08-15Class II· CA
Designer Protein LLC
Designer Whey Strawberry, 2lbs, Item#10200137, 4 units/case. UPC 8-44334-00137-7.
Reason: The recall was initiated because Designer Protein has confirmed that Designer Whey 2lb Protein Powder products claim gluten free, and lab results from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) found the products to contain gluten.
2012-08-15Class II· CA
Designer Protein LLC
Designer Whey French Vanilla, 2lbs, item # 10200133, 4 units/case. UPC 8-44334-00133-9. Designer Whey French Vanilla, 3lbs, Item#10200134, 5 units/case. UPC 8-4434-00133-10.
Reason: The recall was initiated because Designer Protein has confirmed that Designer Whey 2lb Protein Powder products claim gluten free, and lab results from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) found the products to contain gluten.
2012-08-15Class II· CA
Designer Protein LLC
Designer Whey Chocolate, 2lbs, item#10200131, 4 units/case. UPC 8-44334-00131-5.
Reason: The recall was initiated because Designer Protein has confirmed that Designer Whey 2lb Protein Powder products claim gluten free, and lab results from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) found the products to contain gluten.
2012-08-15Class II· CA
Two Chefs On A Roll, Inc
Maya Kaimal All Natural Coconut Curry Indian Simmer Sauce, Net Wt 15 oz, Medium, Coconut Milk & Ginger (refrigerated product in flexible plastic tub)
Reason: Product is being recalled due to bloated containers.
2012-08-15Class I· FL
FreshPoint South Florida
Yellow Onion. Product is labeled in part: "***FC Salsa Pineapple & Papaya"***Refrigerate at 34 F***" Item # 302950 FC SALSA PINEAPPLE 2/5#. Product is fresh made - Ready To Eat.
Reason: FreshPoint South Florida is recalling sliced fresh yellow onions and salsa products processed using yellow onions sourced from Gills Onions, LLC which were recalled for Listeria monocytogenes.
2012-08-15Class I· FL
FreshPoint South Florida
Yellow Onion. Product is labeled in part: "***FC Salsa Pico de Gallo"***Refrigerate at 34 F***" Item # 302945 FC SALSA PICO DE GALLO 2/5#. Product is fresh made - Ready To Eat.
Reason: FreshPoint South Florida is recalling sliced fresh yellow onions and salsa products processed using yellow onions sourced from Gills Onions, LLC which were recalled for Listeria monocytogenes.
2012-08-15Class I· FL
FreshPoint South Florida
Yellow Onion. Product is labeled in part: "***FC Salsa Mango"***Refrigerate at 34 F***" Item # 302940 FC SALSA MANGO 2/5#. Product is fresh made - Ready To Eat.
Reason: FreshPoint South Florida is recalling sliced fresh yellow onions and salsa products processed using yellow onions sourced from Gills Onions, LLC which were recalled for Listeria monocytogenes.
2012-08-15Class I· FL
FreshPoint South Florida
Yellow Onion. Product is labeled in part: "***FC Salsa Chunky Tomato"***Refrigerate at 34 F***" Item # 302920 FC SALSA CHUNKY TOMATO 2/5#. Fresh made - Ready to Eat..
Reason: FreshPoint South Florida is recalling sliced fresh yellow onions and salsa products processed using yellow onions sourced from Gills Onions, LLC which were recalled for Listeria monocytogenes.
2012-08-15Class I· FL
FreshPoint South Florida
Yellow Onion. Product is labeled in part: "***FC Mix Stir Fry "D"***Refrigerate at 34 F***" Item # 301280 FC MIX STIR FRY "D" 4/5#. Fresh Made - Ready To Eat.
Reason: FreshPoint South Florida is recalling sliced fresh yellow onions and salsa products processed using yellow onions sourced from Gills Onions, LLC which were recalled for Listeria monocytogenes.
2012-08-15Class I· FL
FreshPoint South Florida
Yellow Onion. Product is labeled in part: "***FC Mix Fajita (Jul Mix Pep/Yo)***ORB***Orthodox Rabbinical Board of Broward and Palm Beach Counties***Refrigerate at 34 F***" Item # 301255 FC MIX FAJITA (JUL MIX PEP/YO) 4/5#. Product is rinsed to reduce microbial load, dried and vacuum sealed.
Reason: FreshPoint South Florida is recalling sliced fresh yellow onions and salsa products processed using yellow onions sourced from Gills Onions, LLC which were recalled for Listeria monocytogenes.
2012-08-15Class I· FL
FreshPoint South Florida
Yellow Onion. Product is labeled in part: "***Onion Yellow Whole***ORB***Orthodox Rabbinical Board of Broward and Palm Beach Counties***Refrigerate at 34 F***" Item # 159760 ONION YELLOW WHOLE PEELED 4/5#.
Reason: FreshPoint South Florida is recalling sliced fresh yellow onions and salsa products processed using yellow onions sourced from Gills Onions, LLC which were recalled for Listeria monocytogenes.
2012-08-15Class I· FL
FreshPoint South Florida
Yellow Onion. Product is labeled in part: "***Onion Yellow Ring***ORB***Orthodox Rabbinical Board of Broward and Palm Beach Counties***Refrigerate at 34 F***" "***FC Onion Yellow Ring***ORB***Orthodox Rabbinical Board of Broward and Palm Beach Counties***Refrigerate at 34 F***" Item # 301586 FC ONION YELLOW RING 1/4" TRAY. Item # 301587 FC ONION YELLOW RING 3/16" .
Reason: FreshPoint South Florida is recalling sliced fresh yellow onions and salsa products processed using yellow onions sourced from Gills Onions, LLC which were recalled for Listeria monocytogenes.
2012-08-15Class I· FL
FreshPoint South Florida
Yellow Onion. Product is labeled in part: "***Onion Yellow Julienne***ORB***Orthodox Rabbinical Board of Broward and Palm Beach Counties***Refrigerate at 34 F***" "***FC Onion Yellow Julienne***ORB***Orthodox Rabbinical Board of Broward and Palm Beach Counties***Refrigerate at 34 F***" Item # 301570 FC ONION YELLOW JULIENNE 3/8" 2/5#. Item # 301590 FC ONION YELLOW JULIENNE 1/4" 4/5#.
Reason: FreshPoint South Florida is recalling sliced fresh yellow onions and salsa products processed using yellow onions sourced from Gills Onions, LLC which were recalled for Listeria monocytogenes.
2012-08-15Class I· FL
FreshPoint South Florida
Diced Yellow Onion. 1) Product is labeled in part: "***Onion Yellow Diced***ORB***Orthodox Rabbinical Board of Broward and Palm Beach Counties***Refrigerate at 34 F***" "***FC Onion Yellow Diced***ORB***Orthodox Rabbinical Board of Broward and Palm Beach Counties***Refrigerate at 34 F***" Item # 159280 Onion Yellow Diced 1/4" 4/5#. Item # 301540 FC ONION YELLOW DICED 1/2" 4/5#. Item # 301560 FC ONION YELLOW DICED 1/4" 2/7#. Item # 301580 FC ONION YELLOW DICED 3/4" #. 2) Yellow Onion. Product is labeled in part: "***FC Onion Diced 1/4" EVB***ORB***Orthodox Rabbinical Board of Broward and Palm Beach Counties***Refrigerate at 34 F***" Item # 301565 FC ONION DICED 1/4" EVB.
Reason: FreshPoint South Florida is recalling sliced fresh yellow onions and salsa products processed using yellow onions sourced from Gills Onions, LLC which were recalled for Listeria monocytogenes.
2012-08-15Class I· CA
GH Foods CA LLC
Signature Cafe Sandwich Philly Cheesesteak hot and cold;regular and large sizes. All Signature Cafe Made to order sandwiches for which customers asked for optional green Pepper and yellow onion mix. Manufactured by GH Foods CA LLC, Rancho Cordova, CA.
Reason: GH Foods CA received notification from Gills onions of a recall of onions due to Listeria Monocytogenes. GH Foods used the recalled onions in numerous product.
2012-08-15Class I· CA
GH Foods CA LLC
Raley's Mirepoix, 5 oz package.. Manufactured by GH Foods CA LLC, Rancho Cordova, CA.
Reason: GH Foods CA received notification from Gills onions of a recall of onions due to Listeria Monocytogenes. GH Foods used the recalled onions in numerous product.
2012-08-15Class I· CA
GH Foods CA LLC
Pacific Coast brand Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms, 8 oz package. Manufactured by GH Foods CA LLC, Rancho Cordova, CA.
Reason: GH Foods CA received notification from Gills onions of a recall of onions due to Listeria Monocytogenes. GH Foods used the recalled onions in numerous product.
2012-08-15Class I· CA
GH Foods CA LLC
Garden Highway brand Traditional Guacamole Kit, 3 lb package. Manufactured by GH Foods CA LLC, Rancho Cordova, CA.
Reason: GH Foods CA received notification from Gills onions of a recall of onions due to Listeria Monocytogenes. GH Foods used the recalled onions in numerous product.
2012-08-15Class I· CA
GH Foods CA LLC
Garden Highway brand Spicy Corn Salsa, 7 oz package. Manufactured by GH Foods CA LLC, Rancho Cordova, CA.
Reason: GH Foods CA received notification from Gills onions of a recall of onions due to Listeria Monocytogenes. GH Foods used the recalled onions in numerous product.
2012-08-15Class II· CA
GH Foods CA LLC
Trader Joe's Diced Onions, Garlic & Shallots; 2 lb package. Manufactured by GH Foods CA LLC, Rancho Cordova, CA.
Reason: GH Foods CA received notification from Gills onions of a recall of onions due to Listeria Monocytogenes. GH Foods used the recalled onions in numerous product.
2012-08-15Class I· CA
GH Foods CA LLC
Garden Highway Green Peppers & Yellow Onion sliced 3/8" 2 lb package. Manufactured by GH Foods CA LLC, Rancho Cordova, CA.
Reason: GH Foods CA received notification from Gills onions of a recall of onions due to Listeria Monocytogenes. GH Foods used the recalled onions in numerous product.
2012-08-15Class I· CA
GH Foods CA LLC
Diced yellow onions, 5 oz cup packaged under the brand names of Garden Highway Chef Essentials, Natural Directions, Raley's. 5 lb under Garden highway label. Manufactured by GH Foods CA LLC, Rancho Cordova, CA.
Reason: GH Foods CA received notification from Gills onions of a recall of onions due to Listeria Monocytogenes. GH Foods used the recalled onions in numerous product.
2012-08-15Class I· CA
GH Foods CA LLC
Traditional Gourmet Portabella Mushrooms Garden Highway Chef Essentials brand, 8 oz package . Manufactured by GH Foods CA LLC, Rancho Cordova, CA.
Reason: GH Foods CA received notification from Gills onions of a recall of onions due to Listeria Monocytogenes. GH Foods used the recalled onions in numerous product.
2012-08-15Class I· CA
GH Foods CA LLC
Sweet and Sour Stir Fry packaged under the following brand names and sizes: Garden Highway Chef Essentials 10.5 oz; Raley's 10.5 oz Safeway Farms 10.5 oz . Manufactured by GH Foods CA LLC, Rancho Cordova, CA.
Reason: GH Foods CA received notification from Gills onions of a recall of onions due to Listeria Monocytogenes. GH Foods used the recalled onions in numerous product.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.