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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

2012-08-15Class I· MA

Tartar Sauce sold under the following brand names: 1) Golden Corral Tartar Sauce, 1 gallon,refrigerated Product Code: GD2517; 2) Fatz Tartar Sauce, 1 gallon cases, refrigerated, Product Code FD0666; 3) Ken's Tartar Sauce, 1 gallon cases refrigerated, Product Code: KE0666, 1.5 oz. cups, Product Code: KE066A5

Reason: Products manufactured with Gills Onions recalled due to potential for Listeria monocytogenes

2012-08-15Class I· TX

Fahman Enterprises, Inc

Crispy By TWI Foods Punjabi Cookies Just Baked Product of Canada 2600 Drew Road, Mississauga, ON Canada L4T 3M5 Net Wt. 800g/1.76 lb Ingredients: Wheat Flour, soybean oil, margarine, sugar, semolina, baking powder, ammonium carbonate.

Reason: Undeclared milk.

2012-08-15Class I· CA

San Miguel Produce, Inc.

Cut N Clean Greens Comfort Greens Kit, Ready-to-Cook Kit, 24 oz. Packaged in 24 oz plastic clamshell at 6 per case. This product is sold as a 24oz clamshell (plastic container with lid) cooking greens kit. Product is identifiable by the UPC Number 028764000616 this is located on the back label of the product. Product labeling reads in part:" Cut N Clean Greens COMFORT GREENS KIT Complete with collard, mustard and turnip greens, bacon, red cabbage, sweet onion and seasoning Ready-to-Cook Kit NET WT 680g 24 oz***Produce of U.S.A.***SAN MIGUEL PRODUCE, INC. Grown in Ventura County, California U.S.A.***".

Reason: The firm initiated the recall because the product contain onions from Gills Onions, which has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

2012-08-15Class II· WA

Pal-Do Company, Inc d.b.a. Pal-Do World

Frozen fermented seasoned oysters, bulk packaged 22 lbs per case.

Reason: Korean frozen fermented seasoned oysters being recalled 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.

2012-08-15Class I· PR

Altura Food, Inc.

"***Tres Monjitas***Tropical Splash***Acerola***15 oz***"

Reason: Undeclared sub-ingredients considered allergens: hydrogenated coconut oil, sodium caseinate and soy lecithin.

2012-08-15Class I· PR

Altura Food, Inc.

"***Tres Monjitas***Tropical Splash***Guanabana***15 oz***"

Reason: Undeclared sub-ingredients considered allergens: hydrogenated coconut oil, sodium caseinate and soy lecithin.

2012-08-15Class III· NJ

Naturex Inc.

Dried Brewers Yeast TG_YFS004 Naturex 375 Huyler Street, South Hackensack, NJ 07606 USA Phone: 1 201 440 5000 Net Wt 25 kg

Reason: The affected lots were tested and found to contain an unusual high level of selenium.

2012-08-15Class I· CA

Gills Onions, LLC

Red Onion Puree, 38lbs, "Gills Onions" label, no UPC.

Reason: Gills Onions is recalling diced and slivered red and yellow onions and diced celery and onion mix because they may be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes.

2012-08-15Class I· CA

Gills Onions, LLC

Yellow Onion Puree, 38lbs, "Gills Onions" label, no UPC.

Reason: Gills Onions is recalling diced and slivered red and yellow onions and diced celery and onion mix because they may be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes.

2012-08-15Class I· CA

Gills Onions, LLC

Diced Red Tomatoes, 5lbs tray, "Nourish & Delight", no UPC.

Reason: Gills Onions is recalling diced and slivered red and yellow onions and diced celery and onion mix because they may be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes.

2012-08-15Class I· CA

Gills Onions, LLC

4 Piece Wedge Cutted Onions, 28lbs, "Gills Onions" label, no UPC.

Reason: Gills Onions is recalling diced and slivered red and yellow onions and diced celery and onion mix because they may be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes.

2012-08-15Class I· CA

Gills Onions, LLC

Diced Organic Yellow Onions, 5lbs, "Gills Onions" label, no UPC.

Reason: Gills Onions is recalling diced and slivered red and yellow onions and diced celery and onion mix because they may be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes.

2012-08-15Class I· CA

Gills Onions, LLC

Whole peeled Yellow onions, 30 lbs, UPC 02060042553, "Western Onion" label; Whole peeled yellow onions, 1400lbs and 1200 bins, "Gills Onions" label, no UPC Whole peeled Yellow onions, 20lbs, "Gills Onions" label; 25lbs, "Crossvalley" label; 30lbs, "Sysco" label; 30lbs, "Crossvalley" label; 30lbs, "Markon" label.

Reason: Gills Onions is recalling diced and slivered red and yellow onions and diced celery and onion mix because they may be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes.

2012-08-15Class I· CA

Gills Onions, LLC

Diced Celery and Onion, 7 oz, UPC 643550000429; Diced Celery and Onion, 19 oz, UPC 643550000351; Diced Celery and Onions, 8oz, UPC 643550000504, clear plastic containers sold in Wegmans; Diced Celery & Onions, Celeri et oignons frais, en des, 198g, UPC 643550000467. Diced Celery and Onions, 5lbs, "Crossvalley" label, no UPC.

Reason: Gills Onions is recalling diced and slivered red and yellow onions and diced celery and onion mix because they may be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes.

2012-08-15Class I· CA

Gills Onions, LLC

Slivered Red Onions, 5 oz, UPC 643550000009. Slivered Red Onions, 5lbs, "Gills Onions" label, no UPC; Slivered Red Onions, 5lbs, "Markon" label, no UPC. Slivered Red Onions, 5lbs, "Sysco" label, no UPC; Slivered Red Onions, 5lbs, "Crossvalley", no UPC.

Reason: Gills Onions is recalling diced and slivered red and yellow onions and diced celery and onion mix because they may be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes.

2012-08-15Class I· CA

Gills Onions, LLC

Slivered Yellow Sweet Onions, 5 oz, UPC 643550000092. Slivered Yellow Onions, 5lbs, "Gills Onions" label, no UPC. Slivered Yellow Onions, 5lbs, "Crossvalley" label, no UPC; Slivered Yellow Onions, 5lbs, "Sysco" label, no UPC. Slivered Yellow Onions, 5lbs, "Markon" label, no UPC. Slivered Yellow Onions, 5lbs, "Nourish & Delight" label, no UPC.

Reason: Gills Onions is recalling diced and slivered red and yellow onions and diced celery and onion mix because they may be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes.

2012-08-15Class I· CA

Gills Onions, LLC

Diced Red Onions, 7oz, UPC 643550000412; Diced Red Onions, Oignons rouge frais, en des, 198 grams, UPC 643550000450. Diced Red Onions, 5lbs., "Gills Onions" Label, no UPC; Diced Red Onions, 5lbs, "Crossvalley" label, no UPC. Diced Red Onions, 5lbs, "Markon" label, no UPC. Diced Red Oninos, 5lbs, "Cisco" label, no UPC.

Reason: Gills Onions is recalling diced and slivered red and yellow onions and diced celery and onion mix because they may be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes.

2012-08-15Class I· CA

Gills Onions, LLC

Diced Yellow Onions, 7oz, UPC 643550000405, Gills Onions Label; Diced Yellow onions, 5lb bag, UPC 898634001018, True Leaf label; Diced Yellow onions, 8oz, UPC 643550000498, clear plastic containers sold in Wegmans stores; Diced Yellow Onions, Oignons jaunes frais, en des, 198 grams, UPC 643550000443, Gills Onions Label. Diced Yellow Onions, 5lbs, "Gills Onions" label, no UPC.

Reason: Gills Onions is recalling diced and slivered red and yellow onions and diced celery and onion mix because they may be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes.

2012-08-15Class II· NH

High Liner Foods Inc.

Fishery Products International (FPI) Brand : Frozen Breaded Raw Oysters, Net Wt. 10 lbs (4.54 kg) Manufactured by: High Liner Foods, Portsmouth, NH 03801 SKU#: 89695

Reason: The product was manufactured with Korean Molluscan Shellfish which are considered adulterated as they may have been harvested from polluted waters. FDA revoked approval status for all Molluscan shellfish shippers from South Korea as of May 1, 2012.

2012-08-15Class I· CA

Nuts and Spice Co., Inc.

CRISPY Just Baked Punjabi Cookies by TWI Foods, Net Wt 800 gr, (1.76 lbs, 28.2 oz). Product of Canada Manufactured by TWI Foods, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Reason: FDA was notified by CFIA of a recall of Punjabi cookies manufactured by TWI Foods, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada due to the potential for undeclared milk.

2012-08-15Class I· TX

Mount Franklin Foods LLC

Autumn Mix sold under the following name brands: 1) Sunrise Autumn Mix which is packaged in 8 oz bags/36 bags per case; 2) Safeway Autum Mix which is packages in 10 oz bags/24 bags per case

Reason: Mount Franklin Foods, LLC. is voluntarily recalling Safeway Autumn Mix, Sunrise Autumn Mix, and Sunrise Indian Corn because the candy contains undeclared milk and sulfites. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk can run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

2012-08-15Class I· TX

Mount Franklin Foods LLC

Sunrise Indian Corn Candy which is packaged in 16 oz clear plastic tubs/12 tubs per case

2012-08-15Class I· CA

Shah Distributors

CRISPY Just Baked Punjabi Cookies 800 g/1.76 lb (28.2 oz): Product of Canada Manufactured by: TWIK Foods Inc. Mississauga, ON, Canada.

Reason: FDA was notified of a recall by CFIA for Punjabi Cookies manufactured by TWI Food, Canada, that may not declare milk as an ingredient.

2012-08-15Class II· HI

Itoen (USA) Inc

Itoen Green Tea 11.5 fl oz (340 mL) can. Natural Source of Antioxidants; 0 calories, no sugar: ITO-EN USA Inc. 125 Puuhale Road Honolulu, HI 96819

Reason: ITO EN discovered that unretorted product was inadvertently released for distribution.

2012-08-15Class II· CA

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

Sysco brand Spring Mix, 3 lb bag, UPC: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and polypropylene/polyethylene (retail). Refrigerate and consume within Best By date. Product is processed and packaged by River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC

Reason: River Ranch was notified that two separate samples of products pulled by the FDA which were produced by River Ranch, tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

2012-08-15Class I· CA

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

Sysco brand Chopped Romaine, 6 x 2 lb bag, UPC: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and polypropylene/polyethylene (retail). Refrigerate and consume within Best By date. Product is processed and packaged by River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC

Reason: River Ranch was notified that two separate samples of products pulled by the FDA which were produced by River Ranch, tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

2012-08-15Class I· CA

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

Sysco brand Shredded Iceberg (1/4"), (1/8") 4 x 5 lb bag, UPCs: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and polypropylene/polyethylene (retail). Refrigerate and consume within Best By date. Product is processed and packaged by River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC

Reason: River Ranch was notified that two separate samples of products pulled by the FDA which were produced by River Ranch, tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

2012-08-15Class I· CA

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

Sysco brand Chopped Iceberg w/ Color, 4 x 5 lb bag, UPC: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and polypropylene/polyethylene (retail). Refrigerate and consume within Best By date. Product is processed and packaged by River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC

Reason: River Ranch was notified that two separate samples of products pulled by the FDA which were produced by River Ranch, tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

2012-08-15Class I· CA

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

Sysco brand Garden with Romaine, 4 x 5 lb bag, UPC: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and polypropylene/polyethylene (retail). Refrigerate and consume within Best By date. Product is processed and packaged by River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC

Reason: River Ranch was notified that two separate samples of products pulled by the FDA which were produced by River Ranch, tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

2012-08-15Class I· CA

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

Sysco brand Iceberg Salad Mix, 4 x 5 lb bag, UPC: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and polypropylene/polyethylene (retail). Refrigerate and consume within Best By date. Product is processed and packaged by River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC

Reason: River Ranch was notified that two separate samples of products pulled by the FDA which were produced by River Ranch, tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

2012-08-15Class I· CA

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

Sysco brand Chopped Iceberg, 4 x 5 lb bag, UPC: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and polypropylene/polyethylene (retail). Refrigerate and consume within Best By date. Product is processed and packaged by River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC

Reason: River Ranch was notified that two separate samples of products pulled by the FDA which were produced by River Ranch, tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

2012-08-15Class II· CA

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

Sysco brand Shred Grn Cabbage w/ Color, 4 x 5 lb bag, UPC: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and polypropylene/polyethylene (retail). Refrigerate and consume within Best By date. Product is processed and packaged by River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC

Reason: River Ranch was notified that two separate samples of products pulled by the FDA which were produced by River Ranch, tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

2012-08-15Class I· CA

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

Promark brand Shredded Icebreg (1/8"), 4 x 5 lb bag, UPC: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and polypropylene/polyethylene (retail). Refrigerate and consume within Best By date. Product is processed and packaged by River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC

Reason: River Ranch was notified that two separate samples of products pulled by the FDA which were produced by River Ranch, tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

2012-08-15Class I· CA

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

Promark brand Chopped Iceberg w/ Color, 4 x 5 lb bag, UPC: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and polypropylene/polyethylene (retail). Refrigerate and consume within Best By date. Product is processed and packaged by River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC

Reason: River Ranch was notified that two separate samples of products pulled by the FDA which were produced by River Ranch, tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

2012-08-15Class I· CA

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

Fresh n Easy brand Shredded Icebreg (1/4"), (1/8"), 4 x 5 lb bag, UPC: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and polypropylene/polyethylene (retail). Refrigerate and consume within Best By date. Product is processed and packaged by River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC

Reason: River Ranch was notified that two separate samples of products pulled by the FDA which were produced by River Ranch, tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

2012-08-15Class I· CA

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

Fresh n Easy brand Chopped Iceberg w/ Color, 4 x 5 lb bag, UPC: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and polypropylene/polyethylene (retail). Refrigerate and consume within Best By date. Product is processed and packaged by River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC

Reason: River Ranch was notified that two separate samples of products pulled by the FDA which were produced by River Ranch, tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

2012-08-15Class I· CA

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

Fresh n Easy brand Garden with Romaine, 4 x 5 lb bag, UPC: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and polypropylene/polyethylene (retail). Refrigerate and consume within Best By date. Product is processed and packaged by River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC

Reason: River Ranch was notified that two separate samples of products pulled by the FDA which were produced by River Ranch, tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

2012-08-15Class I· CA

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

Fresh n Easy brand Chopped Iceberg, 4 x 5 lb bag, UPC: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and polypropylene/polyethylene (retail). Refrigerate and consume within Best By date. Product is processed and packaged by River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC

Reason: River Ranch was notified that two separate samples of products pulled by the FDA which were produced by River Ranch, tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

2012-08-15Class II· CA

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

Fresh n Easy brand Shred Grn Cabbage w/Color, 4 x 5 lb bag, UPC: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and polypropylene/polyethylene (retail). Refrigerate and consume within Best By date. Product is processed and packaged by River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC

Reason: River Ranch was notified that two separate samples of products pulled by the FDA which were produced by River Ranch, tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

2012-08-15Class I· CA

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

Cross Valley brand Shredded Icebreg (1/4"), (1/8") 4 x 5 lb bag, UPC: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and polypropylene/polyethylene (retail). Refrigerate and consume within Best By date. Product is processed and packaged by River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC

Reason: River Ranch was notified that two separate samples of products pulled by the FDA which were produced by River Ranch, tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

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