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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
2012-07-11Class II· NJ
Seoul Shik Poom, Inc.
Frozen Salted Clam, 12/210g. Distributed by: Seoul Shik Poom, Engleside, NJ. Origin: Republic of Korea.
Reason: Korean Certified Shippers delisted from ICSSL.
2012-07-11Class II· NJ
Seoul Shik Poom, Inc.
Frozen Oysters, Net Wt 1 LBS (454g). Distributed by: Seoul Shik Poom, Engleside, NJ. Origin: Republic of Korea.
Reason: Korean Certified Shippers delisted from ICSSL.
2012-07-11Class II· PA
SR Rosati, Inc
Rosati Cry Baby Sour Watermelon water ice, 6 fl oz
Reason: Product label does not declare FD&C Yellow #5
2012-07-11Class II· MI
Cedars Bakery
Cedar's Bakery Pita Bread, 10 loaves, White; ingredients flour water,yeast, sugar, salt. Nt. Wt. 22 oz.(1 lb. 6 oz. - 624 GMs)
Reason: Cedar's Bakery White Pita Bread, does not list the source of the flour ingredient as wheat, an allergen.
2012-07-11Class II· UT
Ultradent Products, Inc.
Spearmint Xylishield xylitol gum, net wt 84 g, Ultradent Products, South jordan, UT 84095 60 pieces of gum per pack. Packaging is aqua, blue and white with black, aqua and white print writing. The product is advertised for use in fighting against tooth decay. Part number 8418.
Reason: Ultradent is recalling 36 lots of cinnamon flavored Xylishield gum sold in cartons containing 60 individual pieces as well as within the Xylishield dental care kit due to the omission of the major allergen Soy as a sub-ingredient in the ingredients statement. They are also recalling a single lot of spearmint flavored gum as it was accidentally manufactured with cinnamon flavored product.
2012-07-11Class II· UT
Ultradent Products, Inc.
Xylishield Dental Care Kit containing 60 pieces of Cinnamon Xylishield gum. The product is packaged in blue and white packaging with black and white print writing. The product is advertised as a defense against cavities. Part number 8405.
Reason: Ultradent is recalling 36 lots of cinnamon flavored Xylishield gum sold in cartons containing 60 individual pieces as well as within the Xylishield dental care kit due to the omission of the major allergen Soy as a sub-ingredient in the ingredients statement.
2012-07-11Class II· UT
Ultradent Products, Inc.
Cinnamon Xylishield xylitol gum, net wt 84 g, Ultradent Products, South jordan, UT 84095 60 pieces of gum per pack. Packaging is red, white, and black with black, red and white print writing. The product is advertised for use in fighting against tooth decay. Part number 8419.
Reason: Ultradent is recalling 36 lots of cinnamon flavored Xylishield gum sold in cartons containing 60 individual pieces as well as within the Xylishield dental care kit due to the omission of the major allergen Soy as a sub-ingredient in the ingredients statement.
2012-07-11Class II· CA
Healthy Choice/Island Blends, Inc. (dba Juice Connection)
Carrot juice. Labeling reads in part:"***LIQUID GOLD 24K CARROT JUICE***JUICE CONNECTION LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA 90058*** 7 62313 00130 0***INGREDIENTS: PASTEURIZED CARROT JUICE***".
Reason: The firm's carrot juice has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
2012-07-11Class I· MI
Mexicantown Wholesale
MUFFINS PECAN (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CHARRO MEXICANTOWN BAKERY 21-MAY-12 4.0oz
Reason: The firm recalled 26 products for undeclared allergens. This product was recalled due to undeclared wheat (flour), milk, and soy (soybean oil and soy flour).
2012-07-11Class II· MI
Mexicantown Wholesale
EMPANADAS DE PINA (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY MAX PRODUCTS LEAMINTON 519-325-1176 MANUFACTURED BY MEXICANTOWN WHOLESALE DETROIT MI 48210 3.4oz
Reason: The firm recalled 26 products for undeclared allergens. This product was recalled due to undeclared yellow #6 and yellow #5.
2012-07-11Class II· MI
Mexicantown Wholesale
CONCHAS (MEXICAN BREAD) IMPORTED BY MAX PRODUCTS LEAMINTON 519-325-1176 4/4.0oz
Reason: The firm recalled 26 products for undeclared allergens. This product was recalled due to undeclared yellow #5 and yellow #6.
2012-07-11Class III· MI
Mexicantown Wholesale
EMPANADAS DE FRESA (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CHARRO MEXICANTOWN BAKERY DETROIT MI 48210 3.4oz 21-MAY-12
Reason: The firm recalled 26 products for undeclared allergens. This product was recalled due to undeclared RED#40.
2012-07-11Class II· MI
Mexicantown Wholesale
POLVORONES CON FRESA (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CHARRO MEXICANTOWN BAKERY DETROIT MI 48210 3.4oz 21-MAY-12
Reason: The firm recalled 26 products for undeclared allergens. This product was recalled due to undeclared YELLOW #6 AND RED #40.
2012-07-11Class II· MI
Mexicantown Wholesale
1) EMPANADAS DE PINA (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CHARRO MEXICANTOWN BAKERY DETROIT MI 48210 3.4oz 21-MAY-12, UPC: 9564000009 2) EMPANADAS DE PINA (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD/pain sucre) IMPORTED BY FIESTA WHOLESALE 226-440-3033 MY LITTLE MEXICO 3.4oz
Reason: The firm recalled 26 products for undeclared allergens. This product was recalled due to undeclared YELLOW #6.
2012-07-11Class II· MI
Mexicantown Wholesale
TORTUGAS (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CHARRO MEXICANTOWN BAKERY DETROIT MI 48210 4.0oz
Reason: The firm recalled 26 products for undeclared allergens. This product was recalled due to undeclared YELLOW #6.
2012-07-11Class I· MI
Mexicantown Wholesale
MUFFINS PLAIN (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CHARRO MEXICANTOWN BAKERY DETROIT MI 48210 4.0oz 21-MAY-12
Reason: The firm recalled 26 products for undeclared allergens. This product was recalled due to undeclared milk (nonfat milk), soy (soybean oil and soy flour), and wheat (flour).
2012-07-11Class I· MI
Mexicantown Wholesale
MUFFINS CHOCOCHIPS (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CHARRO MEXICANTOWN BAKERY DETROIT MI 48210 4.0oz 24-MAY-12
Reason: The firm recalled 26 products for undeclared allergens. This product was recalled due to undeclared milk (nonfat milk), Soy (soybean oil and soy flour), FD&C yellow #6, and wheat (flour).
2012-07-11Class I· MI
Mexicantown Wholesale
TORTUGAS (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CAMPEON LEAMINGTON 519-324-2616 4.0oz
Reason: The firm recalled 26 products for undeclared allergens. This product was recalled due to undeclared milk (liquid milk added), FD&C yellow #6, and wheat (flour).
2012-07-11Class II· MI
Mexicantown Wholesale
MAGDALENAS (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CAMPEON LEAMINGTON 519-324-2616 4.0oz
Reason: The firm recalled 26 products for undeclared allergens. This product was recalled due to undeclared YELLOW #6.
2012-07-11Class III· MI
Mexicantown Wholesale
TACOS DE MANZANA (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CAMPEON LEAMINGTON 519-324-2616 3.4oz
Reason: The firm recalled 26 products for undeclared allergens. This product was recalled due to undeclared SULFITES.
2012-07-11Class II· MI
Mexicantown Wholesale
CUERNOS: 1) CUERNOS/CROISSANT (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD/Pain sucre) IMPORTED BY MAX PRODUCTS LEAMINGTON 519-325-1176, 4 oz., UPC 9564000035; 2) CUERNOS PLAIN (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD/PAIN SUCRE) IMPORTED BY FIESTA WHOLESALE MISSISSAUGA ON. 416-833-5959 416-509-8349 4.0OZ, UPC: 9564000035
Reason: The firm recalled 26 products for undeclared allergens. This product was recalled due to undeclared yellow #6.
2012-07-11Class II· MI
Mexicantown Wholesale
CONCHAS: 1) CONCHAS (MEXICAN BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CAMPEON LEAMINGTON 519-324-2616 4/ 4oz, UPC: 0895640000; and item #002; 2) CONCHAS (MEXICAN BREAD) IMPORTED BY FIESTA WHOLESALE 226-440-3033 MY LITTLE MEXICO 4/4.0oz;, UPC 0895640000; 3) CONCHAS (MEXICAN BREAD) IMPORTED BY FIESTA WHOLESALE MISSISSAUGA ON. 416-833-5959 416-509-8349 4/4.0OZ, UPC 0895640000
Reason: The firm recalled 26 products for undeclared allergens. This product was recalled due to undeclared yellow #6.
2012-07-11Class II· MI
Mexicantown Wholesale
POLVORONES FRESA Y PINA (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CAMPEON LEAMINGTON 519-324-2616 4/ 4oz
Reason: The firm recalled 26 products for undeclared allergens. This product was recalled due to undeclared yellow #5, yellow #6 and red #40.
2012-07-11Class I· MI
Mexicantown Wholesale
Muffins with Pecans: 1) MUFFIN W/PECANS (MEXICAN BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CAMPEON LEAMINGTON 519-324-2616 4oz; UPC 9564000029, item #002; 2) MUFFIN W/PECANS MEXICAN SWEET BREAD IMPORTED BY MAX PRODUCTS LEAMINTON 519-325-1176 MEXICANTOWN BAKERY DETROIT MI 48210 4.0oz, UPC 9564000029; 3) MUFFINS W/PECANS (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY FIESTA WHOLESALE 226-440-3033 MY LITTLE MEXICO 4.0oz
Reason: The firm recalled 26 products for undeclared allergens. This product was recalled due to undeclared soy (soy bean oil and soy flour).
2012-07-11Class I· MI
Mexicantown Wholesale
MUFFIN PLAIN (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY ELCAMPEON LEAMINGTON 519-324-2616 4oz, UPC: 9564000029; and item #001
Reason: The firm recalled 26 products for undeclared allergens. This product was recalled due to undeclared soy (soy flour and soybean oil).
2012-07-11Class I· MI
Mexicantown Wholesale
MUFFIN CHOCOCHIPS IMPORTED BY ELCAMPEON LEAMINGTON 519-324-2616 4oz
Reason: The firm recalled 26 products for undeclared allergens. this product was recalled due to undeclared soy (soy four and soybean oil) and milk (nonfat milk).
2012-07-11Class I· ME
Hannaford Bros.
Hannaford brand Mini Frosted Cookies, 10 oz UPC # 4126872374
Reason: Undeclared egg
2012-07-11Class II· ID
Pendleton Flour Mills, Llc
Wheat Germ, brand name PFM, package in bulk tote, approximately 1650 lbs. per tote. Product SKU is 1344.
Reason: Wheat germ product is contaminated with metal fragments, approximately 0.5mm in diameter and range 3-15mm in length.
2012-07-11Class II· IL
Newly Weds Foods Inc
Firewood Grill Seasoning X2, 25 lb. bags, Manufactured by Newly Weds Foods, Chicago, IL 60639, product G51189
Reason: The products were manufactured using a roast meat flavor yeast extract recalled by DSM Nutritional Products, Llc. because it is contaminated with Salmonella.
2012-07-11Class II· IL
Newly Weds Foods Inc
Turkey Dripping Type Marinade X1, 50 lb. bags, Manufactured by Newly Weds Foods, Chicago, IL 60639, product G00988
Reason: The products were manufactured using a roast meat flavor yeast extract recalled by DSM Nutritional Products, Llc. because it is contaminated with Salmonella.
2012-07-11Class II· WA
Tree Top Inc - Selah Plant
Pear juice concentrate 70 Brix in 55 gallon steel drums with plastic liner that are filled to 52 gallons. Labeled in part: "CLAREX PEAR JUICE CONCENTRATE "cRc-KOSHER"***52 GALLONS" and "TREE TOP***PEAR CONCENTRATE TYPE III***RESOURCE #: 4200815003***Selah, Wa. 98942***MADE IN USA***".
Reason: The product contains in excess of 23 ppb inorganic arsenic which exceeds the FDA published level of concern for a chronic exposure.
2012-07-11Class III· OH
The Dannon Company Inc
Dannon Fruit on the Bottom, Mixed Berry flavor. 6oz form fill seal cup yogurt with predominantly blue labelling.
Reason: Routine testing by the firm showed the presence of Coliforms in absence of E. coli.
2012-07-11Class III· OH
The Dannon Company Inc
Dannon Fruit on the Bottom, Raspberry flavor. 6oz form fill seal cup yogurt with predominantly blue labelling.
Reason: Routine testing by the firm showed the presence of Coliforms in absence of E. coli.
2012-07-04Class I· NJ
Singh And Singh Distributors Inc.
Crispy by TWI Foods Coconut Cookies, Biscuit, Net Wt 200 g, Product of Canada Manufactured by TWI Foods Inc. 2600 Drew Road, Mississauga, Ont, Canada L4T 3M5.
Reason: Product may contain undeclared milk.
2012-07-04Class I· NJ
Singh And Singh Distributors Inc.
Crispy by TWI Foods Almond Cookies, Biscuit, Net Wt 400 g, Product of Canada Manufactured by TWI Foods Inc. 2600 Drew Roadt, Mississauga, Ont, Canada L4T 3M5.
Reason: Product may contain undeclared milk.
2012-07-04Class I· NJ
Singh And Singh Distributors Inc.
Crispy by TWI Foods Pistachio Cookies, Biscuit, Net Wt 400g, Product of Canada Manufactured by TWI Foods Inc. 1869 Gage Court, Mississauga, Ont, Canada L5S 1S3.
Reason: Product may contain undeclared milk and almonds.
2012-07-04Class I· NJ
Singh And Singh Distributors Inc.
Crispy by TWI Foods Almond Cake Rusk, Biscotte Croustillante Almande, Net Wt 750 g, Product of Canada Manufactured by TWI Foods Inc. 1869 Gage Court, Mississauga, Ont, Canada L5S 1S3.
Reason: Product may contain undeclared milk.
2012-07-04Class I· NJ
Indian Foods & Spices, LLC
Crispy TWI Foods Coconut Cookies, Biscuit, Net Wt 400 g, Product of Canada Manufactured by TWI Foods Inc. 1869 Gage Court, Mississauga, Ont, Canada L5S 1S3.
Reason: Product may contain undeclared milk.
2012-07-04Class I· NJ
Indian Foods & Spices, LLC
Crispy by TWI Foods Pistachio Cookies, Biscuit, Net Wt 400 g, Product of Canada Manufactured by TWI Foods Inc. 2600 Drew Road, Mississauga, Ont, Canada L4T3M5.
Reason: Product may contain undeclared milk and almond.
2012-07-04Class I· NJ
Indian Foods & Spices, LLC
Crispy by TWI Foods Almond Cookies, Biscuit, Net Wt 400 g, Product of Canada Manufactured by TWI Foods Inc. 2600 Drew Roadt, Mississauga, Ont, Canada L4T 3M5.
Reason: Product may contain undeclared milk.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.