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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
2012-07-18Class I· KY
Pro Nutech Inc.
Light Dry Roasted Unsalted Split Peanuts, Product Code: 400260, packaged in 30 lb. vacuum packed plastic bags placed inside cardboard shipping boxes. The total packaging size is 2100 lbs = 70 x 30 lb boxes.
Reason: The recalling firm manufactured and distributed peanut products which contained peanuts and/or peanut butter which they received from there bulk peanut supplier, Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). Peanuts and peanut products produced by PCA have been implicated in a recent outbreak of salmonellosis and these product may be contaminated with Salmonella Typhimurium.
2012-07-18Class I· KY
Pro Nutech Inc.
Medium Chopped Peanut Granules, Product Code #410016, packaged in 30 lb. vacuum packed plastic bags within cardboard shipping boxes. The total packaging size is 2100 lbs = 70 x 30 lb boxes.
Reason: The recalling firm manufactured and distributed peanut products which contained peanuts and/or peanut butter which they received from there bulk peanut supplier, Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). Peanuts and peanut products produced by PCA have been implicated in a recent outbreak of salmonellosis and these product may be contaminated with Salmonella Typhimurium.
2012-07-18Class II· CA
Pacific Giant, Inc
Ocean Manna Korean IQF Oysters, sizes: Tiny, Medium, Large. Packed: 40x8oz, 10x2lbs, 2lbs, 6x4lbs, 10x4lbs, 30x1lb, 6x5lbs. Item Code: FO/HMART-2LB, FO/HMART-1LB, FO/HMART-8OZ, FO/HMART-5LB, FO/HS-OHS144, FO/LP-OL6X4, FO/HS-0L4, FO/KO-OM4, FO/HS-OM4, FO/LP-OS8, FO/HS-OT8, HS-0B2.
Reason: Pacific Giant is recalling all frozen (IQF) oyster meat and 1/2 shell oysters from South Korea 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.
2012-07-18Class I· CA
Mutual Trading Company Inc
F-Tara Saikyozuke (Cod Fish with miso), 3.1lb., 20pc.x ab.2.5oz.
Reason: The recall was initiated because Mutual Trading Co. has confirmed that Tara Saikyozuke (cod fish with miso) contains undeclared soy.
2012-07-18Class II· CT
Cosmo's Food Products, Inc.
Jimmy Peppers Hot Cherry Sliced Peppers, 1 gallon plastic jars
Reason: Product contains foreign material
2012-07-18Class II· CA
Giusto's Specialty Foods LLC
Giusto's Wheat Germ, Raw, Net Wt. 25 lb, (11.34 Kg) paper bag; Item number: 154205 Giusto's 344 Littlefield Ave. South Francisco, CA 94080
Reason: Firm was notified by supplier that Wheat germ product is contaminated with metal fragments, approximately 0.5mm in diameter and range 3-15mm in length.
2012-07-18Class II· PA
Winter Gardens Quality Foods Inc
New England Clam Chowder 2338 Net Weight 4-4LBS. KEEP REFRIGERATED Packed by Winter Garden Quality Foods, Inc. 304 Commerce St, New Oxford, PA New Oxford, PA 17350
Reason: Possible processing temperature issue that occurred during the production of Seafood Soups
2012-07-18Class II· PA
Winter Gardens Quality Foods Inc
Lobster Bisque 3107 Net Weight 4-4 LBS. Keep Refrigerated Packed By Winter Garden Quality Foods, Inc. 304 Commerce St., New Oxford, PA 17350
Reason: Possible processing temperature issue that occurred during the production of Seafood Soups
2012-07-18Class II· PA
Winter Gardens Quality Foods Inc
FF Cream of Crab Soup 3109 Net Weight 4-4 LB. Keep Refrigerated Winter Garden Quality Foods, Inc. 304 Commerce St. New Oxford, PA 17350
Reason: Possible processing temperature issue that occurred during the production of Seafood Soups
2012-07-18Class II· PA
Winter Gardens Quality Foods Inc
Maryland Style Crab Soup 2340 Net Weight 4-4LBS. Winter Garden Quality Foods, Inc. 304 Commerce St. New Oxford, PA 17350
Reason: Possible processing temperature issue that occurred during the production of Seafood Soups
2012-07-18Class II· CA
KOREAN FARM, INC.
IQF Oysters 3lbs, Assi Brand, Item# 20083K,10x3 lb; Oyster Block, Assi Brand, item# 20085K, 30x1 lb; Oysters 8 oz - Tiny, Assi Brand, item# 20086, 40x8 oz; IQF Oysters 20 oz - Tiny, Assi Brand, item#20093, 20x20 oz.
Reason: Korean Farm is recalling Assi Brand Korean Oysters because they have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby they may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby they may have been rendered injurious to health.
2012-07-18Class II· GA
Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc.
Coca Cola Cherry Zero, 20 fl. oz. (1.25 pt), The Coca Cola Company.
Reason: Product is misbranded. Label indicates sugar free, however the product is actually sugar sweetened Coca Cola Cherry.
2012-07-18Class II· NC
Snyder's - Lance Inc.
Tom's Bacon Cheddar Fries, Flavored Corn and Potato Snacks, Net Wt., 2.75 oz (78.0g),
Reason: Product contains undeclared certified colors (Yellow #6, Red #40, Yellow#6 Lake, and Blue #1).
2012-07-18Class II· CA
Wang Globalnet
Surasang Chanbada Frozen Oyster I.Q.F (8oz), 40pack/case
Reason: Wang Globalnet is recalling Surasang Chanbada Frozen Oyster IQF 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.
2012-07-18Class I· VA
Henrys Farm Inc.
Sprouts, Natto Soybean, packed in clear plastic 1.0 lb bags, labeled in part *** Henry's Farm Inc. 5500 Fair Oak Lane, Woodward, VA 22580***
Reason: Soybean sprouts may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2012-07-18Class I· VA
Henrys Farm Inc.
Sprouts, Soybean, packed in clear plastic 1.0 lb and 1.5 lb. bags, labeled in part *** Henry's Farm Inc. 5500 Fair Oak Lane, Woodward, VA 22580*** and also bulk packaged in unlabeled 10 lb black plastic bags.
Reason: Soybean sprouts may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2012-07-18Class I· CA
Fruiti Pops Inc.
Fruiti Pops Coconut Ice Bars, 4 oz. Product labeling reads in part:" Fresh fruit bar Fruiti Pops Classic Coconut 4 FL OZ (118mL)***FRUITI POPS 15418 CORNET SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670 PLANT NO. 06-4562***".
Reason: The firm initiated the recall because the product may contain egg yolk.
2012-07-18Class I· CA
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Dole brand Hearts of Romaine; Net Wt. 10 oz. UPC 71430 00956; Dole
Reason: IEH sample of Dole's Hearts of Romaine was positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.
2012-07-18Class I· FL
LEASA Industries Co., Inc.
Product is labeled in part: "***LEASA Living Alfalfa Sprouts***CHOLESTEROL FREE***PRESERVATIVE FREE***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 6 OZ. (168 g)***" Product is packaged in 6 oz clear plastic containers with UPC 75465-55912. UPC Code and expiration date are located on the side of the container.
Reason: LEASA Industries Co., Inc. initiated a recall of 6 OZ containers of LEASA Living Alfalfa Sprouts with Use By Date 07/02/2012, UPC 75465-55912 after being informed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Safety that a product sample had tested positive for Salmonella.
2012-07-18Class II· GA
Coca-Cola Refreshments, USA Inc.
Coca Cola Zero, 20 fl. oz., The Coca Cola Company.
Reason: The product may exhibit off odor and off taste due to low levels of ammonium salts that may exist in these beverages.
2012-07-18Class III· MI
H & L Jerch Sales, Inc.
Middle-Age Energy Booster bottles of 60 tablets taken orally Nokomis Research Inc Bell Lifestyle Products #65
Reason: The products contain synthetic equivalents of spermine and/or spermidine, which are constituents or extracts of an herb or other botanical, and the that a synthetic copy of a constituent or extract of an herb or other botanical is not a dietary ingredient, and such ingredients must be approved for use in supplements. The use has not been approved.
2012-07-18Class III· MI
H & L Jerch Sales, Inc.
Fertalin bottles of 90 tablets taken orally Nokomis Research Inc Bell Lifestyle Products #8
Reason: The products contain synthetic equivalents of spermine and/or spermidine, which are constituents or extracts of an herb or other botanical, and the that a synthetic copy of a constituent or extract of an herb or other botanical is not a dietary ingredient, and such ingredients must be approved for use in supplements. The use has not been approved.
2012-07-18Class III· MI
H & L Jerch Sales, Inc.
Erosyn bottles of 30 tablets taken orally Nokomis Research Inc Bell Lifestyle Products #7
Reason: The products contain synthetic equivalents of spermine and/or spermidine, which are constituents or extracts of an herb or other botanical, and the that a synthetic copy of a constituent or extract of an herb or other botanical is not a dietary ingredient, and such ingredients must be approved for use in supplements. The use has not been approved.
2012-07-18Class III· MI
H & L Jerch Sales, Inc.
Product Name: Eroxil bottles of 30 tablets taken orally Nokomis Research Inc #6
Reason: The products contain synthetic equivalents of spermine and/or spermidine, which are constituents or extracts of an herb or other botanical, and the that a synthetic copy of a constituent or extract of an herb or other botanical is not a dietary ingredient, and such ingredients must be approved for use in supplements. The use has not been approved.
2012-07-18Class II· MD
Rhee Brothers Incorporated
Clams, Frozen Boiled Baby, in shell, 10 oz packages, 24 pkgs/carton, item #20699K. UPC 081652 206996.
Reason: Frozen clams, product of S. Korea, may be contaminated with Norovirus.
2012-07-18Class II· VA
Wanchese Fish Company
Oysters, Breaded IQF, 20-25 count, packed in 2 lb polyethylene bags, 5 bags/carton, and labeled in part ***Wanchese Fish Company, 2000 Northgate Commerce Parkway Suffolk, VA 23435***Product of S Korea***
Reason: Distributed oysters were harvested from waters in South Korea, from which products had been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions or where it may have become contaminated with filth, or where it may have been rendered injurious to health.
2012-07-18Class II· VA
Wanchese Fish Company
Oysters, IQF Select, packed in 5 lb polyethlene bags, further packaged as 2 bags/box and 6 bags/box, and labeled in part ***Wanchese Fish Company 2000 Northgate Commerce Parkway, Suffolk, VA 23435***Product of S Korea***
Reason: Distributed oysters were harvested from waters in South Korea, from which products had been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions or where it may have become contaminated with filth, or where it may have been rendered injurious to health.
2012-07-18Class II· VA
Wanchese Fish Company
Oysters, IQF Standard, packed in 5 lb polyethlene bags, further packaged as 2 bags/box and 6 bags/box, and labeled in part ***Wanchese Fish Company 2000 Northgate Commerce Parkway, Suffolk, VA 23435*** Product of S Korea***
Reason: Distributed oysters were harvested from waters in South Korea, from which products had been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions or where it may have become contaminated with filth, or where it may have been rendered injurious to health.
2012-07-18Class I· CA
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Leafy Romaine; Romaine Lettuce & Leaf Lettuces; 10 oz plastic bag. Best if used by date: June 19, 2012. Packaged under brand names of: Kroger Fresh Selections, UPC 0 11110 91046 2, Distributed by the Kroger Co., Cincinnati, OH 45202 and Marketside UPC: 6 81131 02781 6 Distributed by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Bentonville, AR 72716
Reason: Positive MDP sample for Listeria Monocytogenes collected b USDA for Marketside Leafy Romaine Salad with Best By date of June 19, 2012.
2012-07-18Class I· CA
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Kroger Fresh Selections Greener Supreme; Iceberg lettuce, Romaine lettuce, Carrots and Red Cabbage; 12 oz plastic bag. Best if used by date: June 19, 2012: UPC 0 11110 91039 4 Distributed by the Kroger Co., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Reason: Positive MDP sample for Listeria Monocytogenes collected b USDA for Marketside Leafy Romaine Salad with Best By date of June 19, 2012.
2012-07-11Class III· IL
Aldi Inc
Northern Catch Harvest of the Sea Fancy Whole Oysters and SeaNet Fancy Whole Oysters; Net Wt. 8 oz (227g) cans, 12 cans per carton; Distributed by Aldi Inc., Batavia, IL 60510-1477; Product of Korea; UPC 0 41498 11984 3
Reason: 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.
2012-07-11Class I· NJ
Deep Foods Inc
Crispy by TWI Foods Pistachio Cookies, Biscuit, Net Wt 7 oz. Product of Canada Manufactured by TWI Foods Inc. 1869 Gage Court, Mississauga, Ont, Canada L5S 1S3.
Reason: Products may contain undeclared milkand almonds.
2012-07-11Class I· NJ
Deep Foods Inc
Crispy by TWI Foods Almond Cookies, Biscuit, Net Wt 7 oz., Product of Canada Manufactured by TWI Foods Inc. 1869 Gage Court, Mississauga, Ont, Canada L5S 1S3
Reason: Products may contain undeclared milk.
2012-07-11Class I· NJ
Deep Foods Inc
Crispy by TWI Foods Coconut Cookies, Net Wt 7 oz., Product of Canada Manufactured by TWI Foods Inc. 2600 Drew Road, Mississauga, Ont, Canada L4T 3M5.
Reason: Products may contain undeclared milk.
2012-07-11Class I· NJ
Deep Foods Inc
Crispy by TWI Foods Almond Cake Rusk, Biscuit, Net Wt 26.4 oz. Product of Canada Manufactured by TWI Foods Inc. 1869 Gage Court , Mississauga, Ont, Canada . L5S 1S3
Reason: Products may contain undeclared milk.
2012-07-11Class II· WA
Seoul Trading Inc.
Na-Rae NR, Salted & Fermented Oyster, item no. MA1159, net wt. 44 lb per case. Cho-Rip-Dong Salted & Fermented Oyster, item no. MB3025, net wt. 7.4 oz per bag.
Reason: 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.
2012-07-11Class II· WA
Seoul Trading Inc.
Nol-Boo Global Frozen Rice Cake & Mussel, Item no. EN5011, package in a plastic bag, net wt. 1.21 lb.
Reason: product containing mussel 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.
2012-07-11Class II· WA
Seoul Trading Inc.
Cho-Rip-Dong Frozen Oysters in plastic bags: 1) Item no. BG1501, net wt. 1 lb.; 2) Item no. BG1521, net wt. 8 oz.; 3) Item no. BG1551, net wt. 3 lb.; 4) Item no. BG1601, net wt. 10 lb.; 5) Item no. BG1631, net wt. 1 lb.
Reason: Korean oysters 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.
2012-07-11Class III· NJ
Mitsui Foods Inc
Smoked Oysters: 1) Empress Smoked Oysters In Cottonseed Oil, NET WT 3.75 OZ. Distributed By Mitsui Foods Inc. Norwood NJ 07648 Product of Korea, UPC7360000713. 2) Premium Quality Private Selection Smoked Oysters In Cottonseed Oil, NET WT 3.75 OZ. Distributed By Mitsui Foods Inc. Norwood NJ 07648 Product of Korea. Farm Raised, UPC 111081484.
Reason: As of May 1, Korean shellfish imports have been blocked by the United States because Korean waters may have been polluted. FDA said that all Korean certified shippers of molluscan shellfish were removed from the Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List. Therefore, FDA said that food distributors, retailers and food service operators should "remove from sale or service, all fresh, frozen and
2012-07-11Class III· NJ
Mitsui Foods Inc
Whole Oysters: 1) Empress Whole Oysters, NET WT 8 OZ. Distributed By Mitsui Foods Inc. Norwood NJ 07648 Product of Korea, UPC 7360000719. 2) Premium Quality Private Selection Whole Oysters, NET WT 8 OZ. Distributed By Inter-American Products, Inc. Cincinnati, OH 45202. Product of Korea, UPC 111081484.
Reason: As of May 1, Korean shellfish imports have been blocked by the United States because Korean waters may have been polluted. FDA said that all Korean certified shippers of molluscan shellfish were removed from the Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List. Therefore, FDA said that food distributors, retailers and food service operators should "remove from sale or service, all fresh, frozen and
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.