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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
2012-08-08Class II· MI
Spillson's, Ltd.
Spillson's Ltd. Cheeseburger Sandwich.
Reason: Sandwich contains undeclared soy lecithin found in the cheese ingredient. People with an allergy or sensitivity to wheat run the risk of a serious or life threatening reaction if they consume this product.
2012-08-08Class II· MI
Spillson's, Ltd.
Spillson's Ltd. Pizza Boat, 4 oz.
Reason: Sandwich contains undeclared wheat in flour ingredient. People with an allergy or sensitivity to wheat run the risk of a serious or life threatening reaction if they consume this product.
2012-08-08Class II· MI
Spillson's, Ltd.
Spillson's Ltd. Super Italian Sandwich , 10 oz.
Reason: Sandwich contains undeclared wheat in flour ingredient, undeclared yellow #5 in the pepper ingredient. People with an allergy or sensitivity to wheat or soy run the risk of a serious or life threatening reaction if they consume this product.
2012-08-08Class II· MI
Spillson's, Ltd.
Spillson's Ltd. Roast Beef Sandwich 97% Fat Free, 7oz.
Reason: Sandwich contains undeclared wheat in flour ingredient and undeclared soy lecithin in the cheese ingredient. People with an allergy or sensitivity to wheat or soy run the risk of a serious or life threatening reaction if they consume this product.
2012-08-08Class II· MI
Spillson's, Ltd.
Spillson's Ltd. Club Sub Sandwich, 7oz.
Reason: Sandwich contains undeclared wheat in flour ingredient . People with an allergy or sensitivity to wheat run the risk of a serious or life threatening reaction if they consume this product.
2012-08-08Class II· MI
Spillson's, Ltd.
Spillson's Ltd. Sausage & Egg Muffin Sandwich, 6oz.
Reason: Sandwich contains undeclared wheat in flour ingredient and undeclared soy lecithin in cheese ingredient. People with an allergy or sensitivity to wheat or soy run the risk of a serious or life threatening reaction if they consume this product.
2012-08-08Class II· MI
Spillson's, Ltd.
Spillson's Ltd. Ham & Turkey Combo Sandwich, 9 oz.
Reason: Undeclared wheat and soy not declared as source of the lecithin ingredient. People with an allergy or sensitivity to wheat or soy run the risk of a serious or life threatening reaction if they consume this product.
2012-08-08Class II· MI
Spillson's, Ltd.
Spillson's Ltd. Ham & Swiss Pita Sandwich, 7 oz.
Reason: Undeclared wheat. People with an allergy or sensitivity to wheat or soy run the risk of a serious or life threatening reaction if they consume this product.
2012-08-08Class II· MI
Spillson's, Ltd.
Spillson's Ltd. Smoked Turkey & Swiss Pita Sandwich, 7 oz.
Reason: Undeclared wheat found in the sandwich flour ingredient. Undeclared soy lecithin in the Cheese ingredient. People with an allergy or sensitivity to wheat run the risk of a serious or life threatening reaction if they consume this product.
2012-08-08Class II· MI
Spillson's, Ltd.
Spillson's Ltd.Greek Pita Sandwich Nt. Wt. 7oz.
Reason: Undeclared wheat found in the sandwich flour ingredient. People with an allergy or sensitivity to wheat run the risk of a serious or life threatening reaction if they consume this product.
2012-08-08Class II· MI
Spillson's, Ltd.
Spillson's Ltd. Meatball Sub Sandwich Nt. Wt. 10 oz
Reason: Undeclared wheat found in the sandwich flour ingredient. People with an allergy or sensitivity to wheat run the risk of a serious or life threatening reaction if they consume this product.
2012-08-08Class II· MI
Spillson's, Ltd.
Spillson's Ltd. Ham Sandwich Nt. Wt. 7 oz
Reason: Undeclared wheat found in the sandwich flour ingredient and undeclared soy lecithin in the cheese ingredient. People with an allergy or sensitivity to wheat or soy run the risk of a serious or life threatening reaction if they consume this product.
2012-08-08Class II· MI
Spillson's, Ltd.
Spillson's Ltd. The Big Sicilian Sandwich Nt. Wt. 7oz
Reason: Undeclared yellow # 5 found in the sandwich pepper ingredient. People with a sensitivity to yellow # 5 run the risk of a serious or life threatening reaction if they consume this product.
2012-08-08Class II· MI
Spillson's, Ltd.
Spillson's Ltd. Bologna & Cheese Sandwich, Nt. Wt. 4 oz
Reason: Undeclared wheat found in the flour ingredient, undeclared soy lecithin in cheese product. People with an allergy or sensitivity to wheat or soy run the risk of a serious or life threatening reaction if they consume this product.
2012-08-08Class I· MI
Spillson's, Ltd.
Spillson's Texas BBQ Beef Sandwich, 4 oz.
Reason: Undeclared soy and wheat found in the flour ingredient of the Texas BBQ Beef sandwich. People with an allergy or sensitivity to soy or wheat run the risk of a serious or life threatening reaction if they consume this product.
2012-08-08Class III· HI
Itoen (USA) Inc
Aloha Maid Natural brand Coconut Water with Pineapple in 11.5 fl oz (340mL) Can; UPC Code: 8-35146-00818-3; 24 cans per case (4 packs X 6 cans each) Product is processed and packaged by ITO EN (USA) INC., Honolulu, Hi
Reason: Product has off-smell and off-taste and should not be consumed.
2012-08-08Class I· CA
CHETAK SAN FRANCISCO LLC.
Crispy Just Baked Punjabi Cookies sold in 800 gr clamshell packages. Manufactured by : TWI Foods, Inc., Mississauga, ON, Canada.
Reason: FDA was notified of a recall by CFIA for Punjabi Cookies manufactured by TWI Foods, Canada that may not declare milk as an ingredient.
2012-08-08Class III· CA
Defense Nutrition
Dr. Mercola Miracle Whey Protein Powder, dietary supplement, packaged in 1-lb. bottles and packed 6/1 lb-bottles per case. Distributed by Mercola Health Resources, LLC, Aurora, IL.
Reason: The products contain undeclared soy lecithin
2012-08-08Class III· CA
Defense Nutrition
Defense Nutrition Organic Warrior Whey Powder, Plain, dietary supplement, packaged in 14-oz. bottles and packed 6/14-oz bottles per case. Distributed by Defense Nutrition, Woodland Hills, CA.
Reason: The products contain undeclared soy lecithin
2012-08-08Class III· CA
Defense Nutrition
Defense Nutrition Warrior Whey Natural Powder, dietary supplement, packaged in 14-oz. bottles and packed 6/14-oz bottles per case.
Reason: The products contain undeclared soy lecithin
2012-08-08Class I· LA
The Wright Group dba Wright Enrichment, Inc.
WE-24541 Vit/Min Premix Toddler (1-4 yr old) w/o DHA*ARA, NET WEIGHT 22.68 KG
Reason: The product contains Galactooliosaccharide which was recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.
2012-08-08Class III· CA
Nestle USA
Nestle Nesquik Chocolate Flavor, chocolate beverage powder, New Wt 48.7 OZ. Product labeling reads in part:"***Nestle Nesquick Chocolate FLAVOR*** NET WT***48.7OZ***DISTRIBUTED BY***NESTLE USA, INC., GLENDALE, CA 91203 USA***".
Reason: Firm initiated recall due to potential contamination with metal fragments.
2012-08-08Class II· FL
Winn Dixie Stores, Inc.
Winn-Dixie Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet Dinner WD Code 202410, Size 5.8 oz
Reason: Potentially contains small metal fragments
2012-08-08Class II· CA
Andante Dairy
Multiple lots of cheese produced by Andante Dairy, Petaluma, CA; Sold in 5 oz to 8 oz sizes with no code date or variety information on packaged. Varieties include: Largo, a triple-creme cow's milk, and Picolo, a triple-creme cow's milk. Also made with cow's milk: Pianoforte, Nocturne. Goat's milk cheese varieties: Acapella, Impromptu, Pastoral, Fresh Goat and Crottin, Minuet, a triple-creme goat's milk variety. Mixed Milk cheese varieties: Rondo, Metronome, Melange. Other varieties include Cavatina, Contralto, Vivace, Partita, Tri, Mini Alto, Figaro,Cadence
Reason: Lack of proper pasteurization could have allowed dangerous pathogens to survive in multiple lots of cheese.
2012-08-01Class II· CA
Hamchorom Inc.
Korean Molluscan Shellfish (Seasoned Oysters) 250kg, 1000kg
Reason: The recall was initiated because Hamchorom dba Golden USA Trading, Inc. has Korean Molluscan Shellfish 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.
2012-08-01Class II· AR
Southern Bakeries, LLC
Nature's Grain Garlic French Bread, 10 oz (284 g) packages,
Reason: Southern Bakeries, Hope, AR is recalling its Nature's Grain Garlic French Bread (10 oz) product because it contains undeclared Yellow #5 and Yellow #6. The recalled products have a UPC code 047300109064.
2012-08-01Class II· MD
Hanmi Incorporated
Frozen Oyster, Blocks, Wang Brand, 1 lb, packed in plastic bags, 24 bags/case, Item No.: 01356.
Reason: Molluscan shellfish may have been exposed to human fecal waste and are potentially contaminated with norovirus.
2012-08-01Class II· MD
Hanmi Incorporated
Frozen Oyster, IQF, Surasang Brand, 1) 8 oz, packed in plastic bags, 40 bags/case, Item No.: 03777; 2) 2.5 lb, packed in plastic bags, 10 bags/case, Item No.: 06413.
Reason: Molluscan shellfish may have been exposed to human fecal waste and are potentially contaminated with norovirus.
2012-08-01Class II· CA
Meiko Food Company Inc
Meiko Foods Co. Inc. Cooked Cuttlefish Ball, 2-10 lb bags . Product labeling reads in part:" MEIKO***Muc Vien [Vietnamese] ***MEIKO FOODS CO. INC South El Monte, CA***". The product is packaged in a plastic box liner with a knot tied at the top in a cardboard box.
Reason: The firm is recalling the seafood balls products because the products were cooked without HACCP plans to control for known hazards.
2012-08-01Class II· CA
Meiko Food Company Inc
Meiko Foods Co. Inc. Pollock Fish Balls , 2-10 lb bags. Product labeling reads in part:" MEIKO***POLLOCK FISH BALL S***MEIKO FOODS CO. INC South El Monte, CA***". The product is packaged in a plastic box liner with a knot tied at the top in a cardboard box.
Reason: The firm is recalling the seafood balls products because the products were cooked without HACCP plans to control for known hazards.
2012-08-01Class II· CA
Meiko Food Company Inc
Meiko Foods Co. Inc. Tempura, 12 oz. Product labeling reads in part:" MEIKO***TEMPURA ***MEIKO FOODS CO. INC South El Monte, CA***". The product is packaged in a plastic box liner with a knot tied at the top in a cardboard box.
Reason: The firm is recalling the seafood balls products because the products were cooked without HACCP plans to control for known hazards.
2012-08-01Class II· CA
Meiko Food Company Inc
Meiko Foods Co. Inc. Cooked Shrimp Balls, 8 oz. Product labeling reads in part:" TOM VIEN COOKED SHRIMP BALLS***MEIKO FOODS CO. INC South El Monte, CA***". The product is packaged in a plastic box liner with a knot tied at the top in a cardboard box.
Reason: The firm is recalling the seafood balls products because the products were cooked without HACCP plans to control for known hazards.
2012-08-01Class II· AZ
Namias dba Chonita Foods
Sonoran Rice, 14 lbs (224 oz). Chonita Foods 847 E. 18th St. Tucson, AZ 85719.
Reason: The product was recalled due to undeclared-sub ingredient, hydrolyzed soy protein.
2012-08-01Class I· AZ
Wellements, LLC
Wellements Baby Move Prune Concentrate with Prebiotics, 4oz., 12 units per case, SKU# 141161, UPC 729609019878.
Reason: Wellements is recalling Wellements Baby Move Prune Concentrate, 4oz. because they have confirmed that their supplier of the ingredient galacto-oligosaccharide which is used in the Baby Move product may be contaminated Salmonella.
2012-08-01Class II· MA
Plenus Group Inc.
New England Clam Chowda Base, pouch 4 lbs., refrigerated. For Institutional Use Only. Mfd. by Plenus Group, Inc., Lowell, MA 01852 Product Number 1010 UPC #: 7 3051691010 3
Reason: Product under processed
2012-08-01Class II· MA
Plenus Group Inc.
New England Clam Chowda, pouch 8 lbs., refrigerated. For Institutional Use Only. Mfd. by Plenus Group, Inc., Lowell, MA 01852 Product Number 1023 UPC #: 7 3051691023 3
Reason: Product under processed
2012-08-01Class II· WA
B & F, Inc., dba Hanmi, Inc
Frozen Oysters are packaged in 8 oz. 40 oz, and 3 lbs. The item numbers are 06413, 03777, FO/HS-OT8; 136300-20110430. The brand names are Z.Shell Sanggul and Z.Shell HS.
Reason: Korean Oysters are recalled because the products have 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.
2012-08-01Class III· CA
Atlapac Trading Company Inc
"California Girl" Whole Boiled Oysters, 24/8 oz cans.
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.
2012-08-01Class II· CA
Pacific American Fish Co Inc
BRD Oyster (Kaki) IQF Farm, BRD 106, 12/2lbs.
Reason: Pacific American Fish Company (PAFCO) is recalling recalling Korean 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.
2012-08-01Class II· CA
Pacific American Fish Co Inc
Oyster Half Shell Farm, OYS107, 144ps/cs, Oyster Half Shell small Farm, OYS114, 144ps/cs,
Reason: Pacific American Fish Company (PAFCO) is recalling recalling Korean 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.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.