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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
2012-12-05Class I· CA
Wm Bolthouse Farms Inc
Bolthouse Farms Carrot Chips (Croustilles Aux Carottes). No Preservatives. Product of the U.S.A. Net Wt. 16 oz (1 lb) 454 b poids net. UPC 71464 17209 Product was also packed under brand names of Safeway Farms, UPC 21130 70217 and Farm Stand (private label for SuperValue). Bolthouse Farms, Bakersfield, CA
Reason: Random sampling conducted by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Protective Services had a positive result for Salmonella in Bolthouse Carrot Chips.
2012-12-05Class I· GA
CSM Bakery Products NA
Murray's WAFFLE CONE DIP, NET WEIGHT - 7 lb 8 oz (3.40 kg), Product Item Code 835462, Bar code 0 06847 66003 2. The product is packaged in # 10 cans, 3 cans per case.
Reason: The product contains undeclared allergens milk and soybean oil due to mislabeling.
2012-12-05Class II· PR
Gasco Industrial
"Sazon con Culantro y Achiote" (seasoning)
Reason: Undeclared colors: FD&C Yellow #5, Yellow#6 and Red #40
2012-12-05Class II· NY
Quality Dairy Farms Inc.
Mercer's Ice Cream Cream N' Coffee Fudge, Half Gallon, (1.89 Liter), UPC 074513 003513
Reason: The ice cream product contained soy lecithin (the ingredient statement listed lecithin only).
2012-12-05Class II· NY
Quality Dairy Farms Inc.
Mercer's Ice Cream Cookies 'N Cream, Half Gallon (1.89 Liter), UPC 036667 200392
Reason: The ice cream product contained soy lecithin (the ingredient statement listed lecithin only).
2012-12-05Class II· NY
Quality Dairy Farms Inc.
Mercer's Ice Cream Old Fashioned Cookie Dough, Half Gallon, (1.89 Liter), UPC 036667 200231
Reason: The ice cream product contained soy lecithin (the ingredient statement listed lecithin only).
2012-12-05Class I· WA
BumbleBar, Inc.
Gluten Free Cafe Chocolate Sesame Bar. The Retail Carton has a UPC 70795-03450 and the Individual Bar has a UPC 70795-03550. The product is labeled in parts: "***Chocolate Sesame Bars With Flax Seeds & Roasted Peanuts***gluten free cafe***NET WT .95 OZ (27g); myglutenfreecafe.com; glutenfreechoices.com
Reason: Gluten Free Cafe Chocolate Sesame Bar is recalled due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled Roasted peanuts from Sunland Inc., were used as ingredients in this product.
2012-12-05Class I· WA
BumbleBar, Inc.
Gluten Free Cafe Cinnamon Sesame Bar. The Retail Carton has a UPC 70795-03451 and the Individual Bar has a UPC 70795-03551. The product is labeled in parts: "***Cinnamon Sesame Bars With Flax Seeds & Roasted Peanuts***gluten free cafe***NET WT .95 OZ (27g); myglutenfreecafe.com; glutenfreechoices.com
Reason: Gluten Free Cafe Cinnamon Sesame Bar is recalled due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled Roasted peanuts from Sunland Inc., were used as ingredients in this product.
2012-12-05Class I· IL
Hillshire Brands Company
Jimmy Dean French Toast & Sausage Sandwich, Net Wt 3.9 oz (110g); a food service individually butcher paper wrapped, fully cooked frozen sandwich; 12 sandwiches per 2.74 lb case; UPC 54500 51434
Reason: Some of the Jimmy Dean French Toast & Sausage Sandwiches were mislabeled on the back label with an ingredients statement for another product, resulting in undeclared allergens, egg and soy, not listed on the label.
2012-11-28Class I· CA
E.D. Produce
Grape Tomatoes, 199 cartons x 12 packages x 1 pint.
Reason: Ed Produce is recalling grape tomatoes because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
2012-11-28Class I· IL
Gilster-Mary Lee Corp.
Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation, Better Valu Fruit Whirls, Naturally Flavored packaged in a 28 oz (1 LB 12 OZ) (794g) plastic bag. (manufactured by Gilster Mary Lee, Joplin, MO)
Reason: The Better Valu Fruit Whirls contain undeclared almond butter.
2012-11-28Class II· CO
Sartori Inspirations, LLC
Salsa Cream Cheese packaged in 7 oz clear plastic containers, manufactured by Sartori Inspirations, LLC, Lafayette, CO 80026.
Reason: Sartori is recalling various dips, salsas, and cheese products which may have been manufactured onion mixes which were recalled by another firm due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2012-11-28Class II· CO
Sartori Inspirations, LLC
Famous Thick Salsa packaged in 7 oz clear plastic containers, manufactured by Sartori Inspirations, LLC, Lafayette, CO 80026.
Reason: Sartori is recalling various dips, salsas, and cheese products which may have been manufactured onion mixes which were recalled by another firm due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2012-11-28Class I· CO
Sartori Inspirations, LLC
Spinach Feta Dip packaged in 7 oz clear plastic containers, manufactured by Sartori Inspirations, LLC, Lafayette, CO 80026.
Reason: Sartori is recalling various dips, salsas, and cheese products which may have been manufactured onion mixes which were recalled by another firm due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2012-11-28Class II· CO
Sartori Inspirations, LLC
Mango Salsa packaged in 7 oz clear plastic containers, manufactured by Sartori Inspirations, LLC, Lafayette, CO 80026.
Reason: Sartori is recalling various dips, salsas, and cheese products which may have been manufactured onion mixes which were recalled by another firm due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2012-11-28Class I· CO
Sartori Inspirations, LLC
Jalapeno Pimento Cheese packaged in 7 oz clear plastic containers, manufactured by Sartori Inspirations, LLC, Lafayette, CO 80026.
Reason: Sartori is recalling various dips, salsas, and cheese products which may have been manufactured onion mixes which were recalled by another firm due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2012-11-28Class I· CO
Sartori Inspirations, LLC
Pimento Cheese packaged in 7 oz clear plastic containers, manufactured by Sartori Inspirations, LLC, Lafayette, CO 80026.
Reason: Sartori is recalling various dips, salsas, and cheese products which may have been manufactured onion mixes which were recalled by another firm due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2012-11-28Class I· CO
Sartori Inspirations, LLC
Smoked Gouda packaged in 7 oz clear plastic containers, manufactured by Sartori Inspirations, LLC, Lafayette, CO 80026.
Reason: Sartori is recalling various dips, salsas, and cheese products which may have been manufactured onion mixes which were recalled by another firm due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2012-11-28Class I· CO
Sartori Inspirations, LLC
Tex Mex Smoked Gouda packaged in 7 oz clear plastic containers, manufactured by Sartori Inspirations, LLC, Lafayette, CO 80026.
Reason: Sartori is recalling various dips, salsas, and cheese products which may have been manufactured onion mixes which were recalled by another firm due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2012-11-28Class I· CO
Sartori Inspirations, LLC
Mediterranean Tapenade packaged in 7 oz clear plastic and 5 lb capacity white plastic tubs, manufactured by Sartori Inspirations, LLC, Lafayette, CO 80026.
Reason: Sartori is recalling various dips, salsas, and cheese products which may have been manufactured onion mixes which were recalled by another firm due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2012-11-28Class I· CO
Sartori Inspirations, LLC
Kalamata Tapenade packaged in 7 oz clear plastic and 5 lb white plastic capacity containers, manufactured by Sartori Inspirations, LLC, Lafayette, CO 80026.
Reason: Sartori is recalling various dips, salsas, and cheese products which may have been manufactured onion mixes which were recalled by another firm due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2012-11-28Class II· WI
Schoep's Ice Cream Co, Inc
Tub labeled as Kay's Classic Vanilla Bean ice Cream. UPC 87848-13021, 1.5 Quarts (1.42L). Lid labeled as Kay's Classic Toasted Butter Pecan ice cream
Reason: Packaging error. Toasted Butter Pecan ice cream was packaged in a container labeled as Vanilla Bean. However the lid on the package did state Toasted Butter Pecan.
2012-11-28Class III· PR
Postres de Aqui, Inc.
"***Avena de Aqu¿ Si Azucar A¿adida****8oz****Fabricado por Postres de Aqui, Inc. Calle B Parrio Plamas Cata¿o PR 00962***"
Reason: Lack of phenylketonurics warning.
2012-11-28Class II· PR
Postres de Aqui, Inc.
"Titan Gelatinas***Postres de gelatina (Gelatin Dessert)***Sabor a China (Orange flavored)***Sabor a Fresa (Strawberry flavored)"
Reason: Undeclared allergens (Yellow #5).
2012-11-28Class I· CA
Torn & Glasser Inc.
Organic Peanut Butter, Item Number 342-007, Pack size 12/14oz tubs. No UPC code. Product labeling:" ".
Reason: Torn and Glasser, Inc of Los Angeles, CA 90021 is voluntarily recalling Salted in-shell product (packaged after November 9, 2011), and one lot of Organic Peanut Butter (packaged January 13, 2012) because they contain recalled peanuts and peanut butter received from Sunland, Inc., and have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella,
2012-11-28Class I· CA
Torn & Glasser Inc.
Salted in-shell Peanuts under the following. Salted in Shell PeanutsGless Ranch Label, Item Number 450-175, Pack Size 24/12 oz bags, UPC Code 72488980310. Salted in Shell PeanutsSun Harvest Label, Item Number 450-248, Pack Size 24/16 oz bags, UPC Code 646670306785. Salted in-shell Peanuts, Item Number 450-195, 50 lb Bulk Bag, UPC Code none. Salted in-shell PeanutsTorn and Glasser bulk case, Item Number 450-185, 25 lb Bulk Case, UPC Code none. Salted in-shell PeanutsTorn and Glasser retail label, Item Number 450-245, Pack Size 24/1 lb, UPC Code 72488858664. Salted in Shell PeanutsSprouts label, Item Number SP450-185, Pack Size 25 lb case/12bags, UPC Code 206561XXXXXX (last 6numbers change for each package -random weight).
Reason: Torn and Glasser, Inc of Los Angeles, CA 90021 is voluntarily recalling Salted in-shell product (packaged after November 9, 2011), and one lot of Organic Peanut Butter (packaged January 13, 2012) because they contain recalled peanuts and peanut butter received from Sunland, Inc., and have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella,
2012-11-28Class II· FL
Cracker Industries, LLC
Beagle Bay Organics Brand Raw Sauerkraut, Kimchi Net. Wt. 16 oz (416g). Product is stored/distributed under refrigeration and is intended to be eaten raw as a condiment. Beagle Bay Organics, 4501 Manatee Ave W # 105, Bradenton, FL 34209
Reason: Cracker Industries, LLC dba Beagle Bay Organics recalled their Raw Sauerkraut, Kimchi due to a bolt that was found missing from the rotation mixer.
2012-11-28Class III· ND
Swanson Health Products, Inc
Swanson Organic, 100% Certified Organic Fennel Seed, Net Wt 6 oz (45 grams), SWF092, UPC 0 87614 24092 3.
Reason: This is to inform you of a product recall involving 2 lots of Swanson Organic 100% Certified Organic Fennel Seed (SWF092). Some jars of fennel seeds have been found to contain small, red beetle-type insects.
2012-11-28Class II· OH
The Dannon Company Inc
Dannon Activia LIGHT Nonfat Yogurt Peach Flavor, Each unit 4-pack of 4-oz cups/6, 4-count pack to a case (24 cups/case) UPC 3663202633
Reason: Not labeled correctly
2012-11-28Class II· CO
Charter Baking Company
Rudi's Organic Bakery, Cinnamon Raisin, 24 oz, UPC 031493-92183-1, packed in flexible plastic bags. Labeling is tan, yellow, white, blue, maroon, and orange with white, black, green, maroon, and orange print writing.
Reason: Rudi's Organic Bakery is voluntarily recalling select packages of Rudi's Organic Bakery bread loaves due to the possible presence of small metal objects.
2012-11-28Class II· CO
Charter Baking Company
Rudi's Organic Bakery, Multigrain Oat Bread, 22 oz, UPC 031493-82888-8, packed in flexible plastic bags. Labeling is tan, yellow, white, maroon, and orange with maroon, green, black, white, and orange print writing.
Reason: Rudi's Organic Bakery is voluntarily recalling select packages of Rudi's Organic Bakery bread loaves due to the possible presence of small metal objects.
2012-11-28Class II· CO
Charter Baking Company
Rudi's Organic Bakery, Colorado Cracked Wheat, 22 oz, UPC 031493-54373-6, packed in flexible plastic bags. Labeling is tan, yellow, white, maroon, and orange with white, black, green, maroon, and orange print writing.
Reason: Rudi's Organic Bakery is voluntarily recalling select packages of Rudi's Organic Bakery bread loaves due to the possible presence of small metal objects.
2012-11-21Class I· FL
FreshPoint South Florida
Fresh Mango peeled and cut into cubes, slices, or halves labeled as listed: ***Fresh Point***Fresh Cuts***Food Service Fruit Mango PLD Cubed 1/2***2 x 5lb Tray***Net Wt. 310 lb.*** ***Fresh Point***Fresh Cuts***Food Service Fruit Mango Peeled / Halved***2 X 2.5 lb Tray***Net Wt. 245 lb.*** ***Fresh Point***Fresh Cuts***Food Service Fruit Mango PLD/Sliced***2 x 5lb Tray***Net Wt. 30 lb.*** ***Fresh Point***Fresh Cuts***Food Service Fruit Mango PLD/Cubed 1***2 x 5lb Tray***Net Wt. 30 lb.
Reason: Coast Citrus Distributors, Inc. and its divisions Coast Tropical and Olympic Fruit & vegetables are conducting a voluntary product recall of "KENT'S" & "KEITT'S" mangos packed at AGRICOLA DANIELLA.
2012-11-21Class I· FL
FreshPoint South Florida
***Fresh Point***Fresh Cuts***Retail Mango Sliced***6 X 8oz Cups Packages***Net Wt. 27 lb.***
Reason: Coast Citrus Distributors, Inc. and its divisions Coast Tropical and Olympic Fruit & vegetables are conducting a voluntary product recall of "KENT'S" & "KEITT'S" mangos packed at AGRICOLA DANIELLA.
2012-11-21Class I· FL
FreshPoint South Florida
***Fresh Point***Fresh Cuts***Salsa Mango and Papaya*** 2 x 5lb Tray***Net Wt. 10 lb.***
Reason: Coast Citrus Distributors, Inc. and its divisions Coast Tropical and Olympic Fruit & vegetables are conducting a voluntary product recall of "KENT'S" & "KEITT'S" mangos packed at AGRICOLA DANIELLA.
2012-11-21Class I· FL
FreshPoint South Florida
***Fresh Point***Fresh Cuts***Fruit Mango/Papaya Diced***2 x 5lb Tray***Net. Wt. 10 lb.***
Reason: Coast Citrus Distributors, Inc. and its divisions Coast Tropical and Olympic Fruit & vegetables are conducting a voluntary product recall of "KENT'S" & "KEITT'S" mangos packed at AGRICOLA DANIELLA.
2012-11-21Class I· FL
FreshPoint South Florida
***Fresh Point***Fresh Cuts***Service Salsa Mango***2 x 5lb Tray***Net Wt. 50 lb.***
Reason: Coast Citrus Distributors, Inc. and its divisions Coast Tropical and Olympic Fruit & vegetables are conducting a voluntary product recall of "KENT'S" & "KEITT'S" mangos packed at AGRICOLA DANIELLA.
2012-11-21Class II· MD
McCormick & Company, Inc.
Zatarain's Chicken/Cheddar Brocolli Mix, Item Number: 900108337, a combination pack containing, 6.3 oz boxes of New Orleans Style Chicken Flavor Rice Mix and Cheddar Broccolli Mix.
Reason: Food product containing wheat was packaged into containers which do not declare wheat on the label.
2012-11-21Class I· KY
Kennys Farmhouse Cheese
Tomme de Nena Sizes could be 8oz packages, 1.5lbs packages, 3.5lbs packages, 7lbs packages, or 15lb wheel Packaging could be vacuum packed bags, paper wrap, or plastic wrap
Reason: Due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination
2012-11-21Class I· KY
Kennys Farmhouse Cheese
Awe Brie Sizes could be 8oz packages, 1.5lbs packages, 3.5lbs packages, 7lbs packages, or 15lb wheel Packaging could be vacuum packed bags, paper wrap, or plastic wrap
Reason: Due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.