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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

2012-08-01Class II· CA

Oyster Meat Med IQF Farm, OYS101, 10/4lbs., Oyster Meat Large IQF Farm, OYS102, 10/4lbs., Oyster Meat Tiny 8oz IQF Farm, OYS105, 40/8oz.,

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· MA

East Bay Seafood Co., Inc.

Frozen Yellow Fin Tuna Loins (AAA)Co Treated Skinless Frozen. 44 lbs./carton (3-4 Loins/Case) Imported from Vietnam

Reason: Tuna tested positive for histamines over 50ppm

2012-08-01Class II· NY

Duane Reade Inc

Pediatric electrolyte, Fruit Punch flavor---oral electrolyte solution---helps replace fluids & electrolytes---8 FL OZ (236 mL)---UPC Code: 31191129235 Distributed by Duane Reade/(866)375-6925---440 Ninth Ave., NY, NY 10001---Item #51070-8-4-

Reason: Duane Reade is recalling Pediatric Oral Electrolyte Solution because of deficient sodium and potassium content.

2012-08-01Class II· OR

Kettle Foods, Inc.

Kettle Brand Potato Chips, Cheddar Beer, item #0712374000, UPC 0 84114 12375 6.

Reason: Metal fragments in raw material (lactic acid) of flavorings, recalled by manufacturing firm, were used in the product.

2012-08-01Class II· OR

Kettle Foods, Inc.

Kettle Brand Potato Chips, Krinkle Cut Cheddar and Sour Cream; 1) 6/2 oz (caddy) item # 0711770000, UPC 0 8114 11715 1; 2) 24/2 oz item # 0711714000, UPC 0 84114 11715 1; 3) 15/5 oz item # 0711718000, UPC 0 84114 11719 9; 4) 12/8.5 oz item #'s 0711726001 and 0711726500 (different numbers for different geographical locations of distribution), UPC 0 84114 11728 1; 5) 10/13 oz item # 0711716001, UPC 0 84114 11717 5; 6) 12/220 g item # 0711915000, UPC 0 84114 1190 5; 7) 10/397g item # 0711729000, UPC 0 84114 11731 1.

Reason: Metal fragments in raw material (lactic acid) of flavorings, recalled by manufacturing firm, were used in the product.

2012-08-01Class II· OR

Kettle Foods, Inc.

Kettle Brand Potato Chips, New York Cheddar; 1) 24/1.5oz, item # 0712278000, UPC 0 8114 11271 2; 2) 24/2 oz item # 0703320000 UPC 0 84114 03320 8; 3) 15/5 oz item # 0710863000, UPC 0 84114 0094 1; 4) 12/8.5 oz item #'s 0710813001 and 0710813500 (different numbers for different geographical locations of distribution), UPC 0 84114 10813 5; 5) Canadian item 12/220 g item # 0711920000, UPC 0 84114 11907 0; 6) 100/5 oz as part of a display, item # 0703450000; 7) Shipper containing 48/8.5 oz, item # 0711651001.

Reason: Metal fragments in raw material (lactic acid) of flavorings, recalled by manufacturing firm, were used in the product.

2012-08-01Class II· OR

Kettle Foods, Inc.

Kettle Brand Potato Chips, Sour Cream and Onion, 12/8.5oz, item # 0711387001, UPC 0 84114 11393 1

Reason: Metal fragments in raw material (lactic acid) of flavorings, recalled by manufacturing firm, were used in the product.

2012-08-01Class II· CA

Clorox Co (The)

Hidden Valley Salad Crispins Original Ranch; crisp mini-croutons, crunchy carrot bits and a blend of buttermilk and spices; Net Wt. 2.5 Oz. canister, 12 canisters per case; UPC 10071100 008347

Reason: The cultured nonfat buttermilk ingredient used in production of the Salad Crispins was recalled by the supplier due to potential metal fragment contamination associated with the lactic acid used in production of the ingredient.

2012-08-01Class I· CA

Arctic Zero, Inc.

Chocolate Dipped Bars, 2 Chocolate & 2 Vanilla, 2.1 fl oz bars, UPC 8 52244 00308 4

Reason: Arctic Zero Inc. is recalling their Arctic Zero Frozen Dessert products due to undeclared milk.

2012-08-01Class I· CA

Arctic Zero, Inc.

Chocolate Dipped Bars 2 Strawberry and 2 Orange Cream, 2.1 Fl oz bars, UPC 8 52244 00309 1

Reason: Arctic Zero Inc. is recalling their Arctic Zero Frozen Dessert products due to undeclared milk.

2012-08-01Class I· CA

Arctic Zero, Inc.

Pumpkin Spice, 1pt., UPC 8 52244 00307 7

Reason: Arctic Zero Inc. is recalling their Arctic Zero Frozen Dessert products due to undeclared milk.

2012-08-01Class I· CA

Arctic Zero, Inc.

Strawberry, 1pt., UPC 8 52244 00305 3

Reason: Arctic Zero Inc. is recalling their Arctic Zero Frozen Dessert products due to undeclared milk.

2012-08-01Class I· CA

Arctic Zero, Inc.

Coffee, 1pt., UPC 8 52244 00302 2

Reason: Arctic Zero Inc. is recalling their Arctic Zero Frozen Dessert products due to undeclared milk.

2012-08-01Class I· CA

Arctic Zero, Inc.

Chocolate Peanut Butter, 1pt., UPC 8 52244 00301 5

Reason: Arctic Zero Inc. is recalling their Arctic Zero Frozen Dessert products due to undeclared milk.

2012-08-01Class I· CA

Arctic Zero, Inc.

Cookies and Cream, 1pt., UPC 8 52244 00303 9

Reason: Arctic Zero Inc. is recalling their Arctic Zero Frozen Dessert products due to undeclared milk.

2012-08-01Class I· CA

Arctic Zero, Inc.

Mint Chocolate Cookie, 1pt., UPC 8 52244 00304 6

Reason: Arctic Zero Inc. is recalling their Arctic Zero Frozen Dessert products due to undeclared milk.

2012-08-01Class I· CA

Arctic Zero, Inc.

Vanilla Maple, 1pt., UPC 8 52244 00306 0

Reason: Arctic Zero Inc. is recalling their Arctic Zero Frozen Dessert products due to undeclared milk.

2012-08-01Class I· CA

Arctic Zero, Inc.

Chocolate, 1pt., UPC 8 52244 00300 8

Reason: Arctic Zero Inc. is recalling their Arctic Zero Frozen Dessert products due to undeclared milk.

2012-08-01Class I· ND

Cass Clay Creamery AMPI Fargo Division

Peppermint Bon Bon Light Ice Cream under the following three brands: Hornbachers, Peppermint Bon Bon Light Ice Cream, Half Gallon (1.89 L), UPC 41130-21663, Distributed by Supervalu Inc, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. SunnyBrook, Peppermint Bon Bon Light Ice Cream, Half Gallon (1.89 L), UPC 70422-24919, Distributed by Mason Brothers Co., Wadena, MN 56482. Schroeder, Peppermint Bon Bon Ice cream, 56 oz or 1.75 Qt (1.65 L) 3 , UPC 72340-00193, Schroeder Company, Maplewood, MN 55113

Reason: The ice cream products may contain undeclared eggs. A flavoring containing egg yolks was used as an ingredient in the products, and the ingredient statement on the product package did not reveal the presence of eggs.

2012-08-01Class II· MA

21st Century Foods, Inc.

21st Century Foods Soy Tempeh, packaged in 12 lb plastic bags and 8 oz containers

Reason: Product tested positive for the presence of coliforms

2012-08-01Class II· NJ

S Bertram Inc.

Eden Quality Product Pasteurized Apple Juice from concentrate vitamin C added in a 46 fluid ounce can. Service Size 8 fl oz. Dist. by S. Bertram Inc., Linden, NJ 07036. Concentrate from China.

Reason: Laboratory test results found the product has arsenic at a level of 36.4 parts per billion (ppb).

2012-07-25Class I· AZ

Nutri-Health Supplements Llc.

Probitotic Dietary Supplement. : iFlora¿ Kids Multi-Probiotic¿

Reason: On the evening of Friday, July 6, 2012, Ingredion, Inc. (f/k/a Corn Products U.S., Inc.) the supplier of Galactooligosaccharide (GOS), an ingredient included, in iFlora¿ Kids Multi Probiotic, notified our contract manufacturer that two lots of their GOS material supplied for inclusion in our products were being recalled for a suspected salmonella contamination. Although our contract manufacturer

2012-07-25Class II· OR

Truitt Bros., Inc.

Truitt Brothers, Pacific Northwest Premium Navy Beans, net weight 15 oz. per metal can. The UPC is 0 82225 24145 1. The product is labeled in parts: "***TRUITT BROTHERS***Pacific Northwest PREMIUM NAVY BEANS***NET WT 15 OZ***INGREDIENTS: NAVY BEANS, WATER, SEA SALT, NATURAL CALCIUM CHLORIDE***TRUITT BROS., INC.***SALEM, OREGON 97308***www.truittbros.com***www.foodalliance.org***".

Reason: Navy Beans with the can code MDSB S1GTD best by 7/18/14 are recalled due to undeclared soy. Truitt Bros,. Inc discovered that some canned chili beans were labeled as Navy Beans and soy was not declared on the Navy Beans label.

2012-07-25Class II· MA

SunOpta Ingredients Group (Corporate HQ)

SunOpta, Canadian Harvest Oat Fiber, Oat Fiber 300-33, Manufactured by SunOpta Ingredients, Chelmsford, MA 01824

Reason: SunOpta Ingredients Group, Cambridge, MN is voluntarily withdrawing from the market a number of lots of Canadian Harvest¿ Oat Fiber 300-33 because of the possible contamination caused by Cronobactor sakazakii.

2012-07-25Class II· WI

Old Fashioned Foods, Inc.

Abbott Acres, Meal Pals, Zesty Bean Dip, Ingredients: water, pinto beans, soybean oil, tomato paste, less than 2% sugar, , salt jalapeno peppers, dehydrated onions, vinegar, sorbic acid (as a preservative), citric acid, caramel color, FD&C yellow #5, paprika, red bell pepper, sodium benzoate (as a preservative), pepper concentrate, gallic powder, Net WT 3 0z ( 85 g), Dist by JA Foodservice, Buchanan, MI 49107

Reason: Old Fashioned Foods Inc is recalling Zesty Bean Dip and Jalapeno Bean Dip because of inadequate processing according to 21CFR114, acidified food regulations.

2012-07-25Class II· WI

Old Fashioned Foods, Inc.

Old Fashioned Foods, Jalapeno Bean Dip, Ingredients: water, pinto beans, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, red bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, salt, dehydrated onions, green bell peppers, sorbic acid (as a preservative), vinegar, citric acid, paprika, ,pepper flavor, gallic powder,Net WT, 3 oz (86g), MFG by Old Fashioned Foods, Mayville, WI, 53050

Reason: Old Fashioned Foods Inc is recalling Zesty Bean Dip and Jalapeno Bean Dip because of inadequate processing according to 21CFR114, acidified food regulations.

2012-07-25Class I· WI

Standard Process, Inc.

Standard Process, Pancreatrophin PMG (Product # 6650), 90 Tablets, Proprietary Blend: Bovine pancreas PMG extract, dried alfalfa (whole plant) juice, nutritional yeast, porcine duodenum, deflated wheat (gem) , dried buckwheat (leaf) juice and buckwheat (seed). Other Ingredients: Arabic gum and calcium stearate. Standard Process Inc., PO Box 904, Palmyra, WI 59158, UPC 8 12122 01153 2 12.

Reason: Standard Process, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 3 dietary supplements due to potential Salmonella contamination.

2012-07-25Class I· WI

Standard Process, Inc.

SP Standard Process, Cataplex C, Dietary Supplement, (Product # 1650 and 1655) , 90 & 360 Tablets, Proprietary Blend: Veal bone PMG extract, bovine adrenal, dried buckwheat (leaf) juice, buckwheat (seed), nutritional yeast, dried alfalfa( whole plant) juice, alfalfa flour, mushroom , magnesium citrate, bovine bone, deflated wheat (germ), calcium acid phosphate, Echinacea(root), carrot (root), veal bone, soybean lecithin, mixed tocopherols (soy , and rice (bran)., Other Ingredients calcium lactate, honey, aerola (berry), camu camu (berry), manloc (root), calcium stearate, and arabic gum, UPC 8 12122 01029 0 16.

Reason: Standard Process, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 3 dietary supplements due to potential Salmonella contamination.

2012-07-25Class I· WI

Standard Process, Inc.

SP Standard Process, Cataplex ACP (Product #0700 and 0750) , Dietary supplement, 90 & 360 Tablets, Proprietary Blend: Dried buckwheat ( leaf) juice, buckwheat (seed), carrot (root), calcium lactate, nutritional yeast, bovine adrenal, bovine kidney, alfalfa flour, dried alfalfa, (whole plant) juice, magnesium citrate, mushroom, bovine bone, Echinacea (root, deflated wheat, (germ), oat flour, soybean lecithin, yeast bone, calcium acid, phosphate, mixed tocopherols, (soy), rice (bran), and carrot oil., Other ingredients: Honey ascorbic acid, calcium stearate, arabic, gum, starch, sucrose, vitamin A palmate., UPC 8 12122 01003 0 18.

Reason: Standard Process, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 3 dietary supplements due to potential Salmonella contamination.

2012-07-18Class I· CA

Banner Mountain Sprouts Inc

Banner Mountain Sprouts; Clover Sprouts: California Certified Organic Sprouts. 100% certified organic seeds used. Sacramento, Ca 95820. Net Wt. 4 oz and 1 lb containers; Rinse and Eat; Perishable, Keep refrigerated. UPC 4 oz size: 0- 96911 72843 0; UPC - 1 lb size: 0 96911 72851 5.

Reason: USDA MDP Sampling found a positive result for Salmonella in Alfalfa Sprouts grown by Banner Mountain Sprouts.

2012-07-18Class I· CA

Banner Mountain Sprouts Inc

Banner Mountain Sprouts; Sprout Salad: Alfalfa, Peas, Garbanzo, Adzuki, Lentil, Clover, Radish; California Certified Organic Sprouts. 100% certified organic seeds used. Sacramento, Ca 95820. Net Wt. 4 oz; Rinse and Eat; Perishable, Keep refrigerated. UPC 4 oz size: 0- 96911 72846 1;

Reason: USDA MDP Sampling found a positive result for Salmonella in Alfalfa Sprouts grown by Banner Mountain Sprouts.

2012-07-18Class I· CA

Banner Mountain Sprouts Inc

Banner Mountain Sprouts;Zesty Greens - Clover, Radish; California Certified Organic Sprouts. 100% certified organic seeds used. Sacramento, Ca 95820. Net Wt. 4 oz; Rinse and Eat; Perishable, Keep refrigerated. UPC 4 oz size: 0- 96911 72845 4;

Reason: USDA MDP Sampling found a positive result for Salmonella in Alfalfa Sprouts grown by Banner Mountain Sprouts.

2012-07-18Class I· CA

Banner Mountain Sprouts Inc

Banner Mountain Sprouts;Alfalfa Broccoli Sprouts; California Certified Organic Sprouts. 100% certified organic seeds used. Sacramento, Ca 95820. Net Wt. 4 oz; Rinse and Eat; Perishable, Keep refrigerated. UPC 4 oz size: 0- 9691172840 9;

Reason: USDA MDP Sampling found a positive result for Salmonella in Alfalfa Sprouts grown by Banner Mountain Sprouts.

2012-07-18Class I· CA

Banner Mountain Sprouts Inc

Banner Mountain Sprouts;Alfalfa Sprouts; California Certified Organic Sprouts. 100% certified organic seeds used. Sacramento, Ca 95820. Net Wt. 4 oz; 1 lb and 2 lb packages. Rinse and Eat; Perishable, Keep refrigerated. UPC 4 oz size: 0- 9691172842 3; UPC 1 lb size: 0 96911 72850 8

Reason: USDA MDP Sampling found a positive result for Salmonella in Alfalfa Sprouts grown by Banner Mountain Sprouts.

2012-07-18Class I· CA

Pacific International Marketing

Romaine Lettuce tied with a rubber band

Reason: Positive field test for Salmonella.

2012-07-18Class II· AZ

Inventure Foods

Kit item #30699-76, includes Mozzarella Sticks, 2.25 oz, 12bags/kit; Cheddar Bacon Skins, 3oz, 24 bags/kit; and Sour Cream & Onion Skins 3oz, 12bags/kit. kit item#30679-11, 30679-12, and 30679-13, includes Mozzarella Sticks 2.25oz, 12bags/kit, Cheddar bacon skins 3oz, 24 bags/kit, and Sour Cream & Onion skins 3oz, 12bags/kit. Kit Item#30845-A- Onion Ring Clip Strip, 2oz, 24 bag/clip strip.

Reason: Inventure Foods Inc. is recalling mozzarella sticks and onion rings because there may be a chance that there are tiny metal particles in their seasoning.

2012-07-18Class II· AZ

Inventure Foods

Onion Rings, 2 oz, 3oz., 6.53 oz & 13 oz.. Burger King Brand, item#41016, 41105, 41121. T.G.I.F Brand, item#41130, 30587, 30587B, 30614, 30845A, 31124, 31125.

Reason: Inventure Foods Inc. is recalling mozzarella sticks and onion rings because there may be a chance that there are tiny metal particles in their seasoning.

2012-07-18Class II· AZ

Inventure Foods

T.G.I. Friday's Mozzarella Sticks 2.25oz, 3.5oz, and 4.8 oz. Item#30187, 30588, 30588B, 30707, 30819, 30834.

Reason: Inventure Foods Inc. is recalling mozzarella sticks and onion rings because there may be a chance that there are tiny metal particles in their seasoning.

2012-07-18Class II· WI

Minnesota Best Maid Cookie Co, Inc.

Sienna Bakery¿ Oatmeal Walnut Raisin Gourmet Cookies, UPC 093901165992, NET WT /PESO NETO 54 OZ (3.38 LB) 1.52 kg, 40 Count Thaw & Serve, INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR, RAISINS, BROWN SUGAR, OATS, WALNUTS, BUTTER, WHOLE EGGS, MARGARINE(PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OILS, WATER, SALT, BUTTERMILK, LECITHIN, VEGETABLE MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SORBIC ACID & SODIUM BENZOATE ADDED AS PRESERVATIVE ARTIFICIALLY FLAVORED, ARTIFICIALLY COLORED WITH BETA CAROTENE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE ADDED), INVERT SUGAR, VANILLA (WATER, ETHYL ALCOHOL, CARMEL COLOR) CINNAMON, SODA BICARBONATE, SALT, CARMEL COLOR.), CONTAINS: MILK, EGG TREE NUT (WALNUT), SOY, Distributed by / Distribuido por Gordon Food Services, Grand Rapids, MI 49548

Reason: Best Maid Cookie Company is voluntarily recalling Sienna Bakery¿ Oatmeal Walnut Raisin and Sienna Bakery¿ White Chocolate Macadamia Nut cookies due to a potential mis-pack, resulting in an undeclared allergen. Oatmeal Walnut Raisin cookies may have been inadvertently packed in White Chocolate Macadamia Nut retail boxes. Oatmeal Walnut Raisin cookies contain walnuts which are NOT declared on the W

2012-07-18Class II· WI

Minnesota Best Maid Cookie Co, Inc.

Sienna Bakery¿ White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Gourmet Cookies, UPC 093901201706, NET WT /PESO NETO 54 OZ (3.38 LB) 1.52 kg, 40 Count Thaw & Serve, INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR, CHOCOLATE FLAKES (SUGAR, COCOA, BUTTER, WHOLE MILK POWDER, SKIM MILK POWDER, MILK FAT, SOY LECITHIN ADDED AS EMULSIFIER, VANILLA EXTRACT), BROWN SUGAR, WHITE SUGAR, WHITE CHUNK ( SUGAR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL AND PALM OILS, NONFAT DRY MILK, BUTTERFAT, SOY LECITHIN, ADDED AS EMULSIFIER, SALT AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORING ADDED) BUTTER, WHOLE EGGS, MARGARINE(PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OILS, WATER, SALT, BUTTERMILK, LECITHIN, VEGETABLE MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SORBIC ACID & SODIUM BENZOATE ADDED AS PRESERVATIVE ARTIFICIALLY FLAVORED, ARTIFICIALLY COLORED WITH BETA CAROTENE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE ADDED), M ACADEMIA NUTS, INVERT SUGAR, VANILLA (WATER, ETHYL ALCOHOL, CARMEL COLOR) , SALT, SODA BICARBONATE, CARMEL COLOR.), CONTAINS: WHEAT, MILK, EGG TREE NUT (MACADAMIA), SOY, Distributed by / Distribuido por Gordon Food Services, Grand Rapids, MI 49548

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