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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
2012-07-04Class I· NJ
Indian Foods & Spices, LLC
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 II· NJ
Grand Supercenter Inc.
Oyster 8 oz. x 40 Korea "Farm Raised"
Reason: Inspectional evidence and sample analyses as well as reports of food borne illness outbreaks due to norovirus have led FDA to believe that Korean molluscan shellfish and products containing KMS as ingredients are adulterated under Section 40(a)(4) in that they were prepared and held under insanitary conditions, whereby they may have become contaminated with filth or whereby they may have been rend
2012-07-04Class II· NJ
Grand Supercenter Inc.
Frozen Oysters: 1) I.Q.F. 2 LB/12 Frozen Oyster (Permit #NJ36RS) - Item #33200115.; I.Q.F. (T-Size) 8 oz/40 Frozen Oyster (Permit #NJ36RS) - Item #33200116; BLOCK 1 LB/30 Frozen Oyster (Permit #NJ36RS) - Item #33200117. I.Q.F. (S Size) 5 LB/6 Frozen Oyster (Permit #NJ36RS) - Item #33200118. 2) Oyster 30/1 LB Frozen Oyster (Permit # NJ36RS) 3) IQF 2LB/12 Frozen Oyster and 8OZ/40 Frozen Oyster (Permit # NJ36RS).
Reason: Inspectional evidence and sample analyses as well as reports of food borne illness outbreaks due to norovirus have led FDA to believe that Korean molluscan shellfish and products containing KMS as ingredients are adulterated under Section 40(a)(4) in that they were prepared and held under insanitary conditions, whereby they may have become contaminated with filth or whereby they may have been rend
2012-07-04Class II· NJ
Grand Supercenter Inc.
Frozen Seasoned and Cooked Clam Meat with Hot Pepper (Item #33229120) (5kg X 2).
Reason: Inspectional evidence and sample analyses as well as reports of food borne illness outbreaks due to norovirus have led FDA to believe that Korean molluscan shellfish and products containing KMS as ingredients are adulterated under Section 40(a)(4) in that they were prepared and held under insanitary conditions, whereby they may have become contaminated with filth or whereby they may have been rend
2012-07-04Class I· OH
Ballas Egg Prod Corp
Pasteurized liquid whole eggs
Reason: Pasteurized liquid whole eggs tested positive for Salmonella.
2012-07-04Class II· PA
Smart Juice LLC
Organic 100% Pomegranate Juice packed in glass bottles Smart Juice Organic Pomegranate 100% Juice 33.8 FL. Oz. 100% Juice Distributed by: Smart Juices LLC, Bethlehem, PA 18018 BBE: 09.09.2014 ORGANIC N49
Reason: Pomegranate juice contains levels of lead above allowable limits.
2012-07-04Class III· MI
Kellogg Company
Queso Pringles, 40 g , and Cont. Neto Net Weight: 139 g( 4.9 oz) Queso /Cheese; Busting with more Flavor "Ahora con Man Sabor"
Reason: Queso flavored Pringles, 40 gram and 139 gram sizes, sent to distribution centers in Mexico and Grenada are being recalled because the flavoring ingredient ( under a separate recall) may be contaminated with metal fragments. Pringles processing includes metal fragment seasoning screening and finished product metal detection to 1. 4 mm size. Pringle's product containing the recalled seasoning
2012-07-04Class II· MI
Mexicantown Wholesale
TACOS DE MANZANA QTY: 120 MEXICANTOWN BAKERY 313-894-2000
Reason: The firm voluntarily recalled a total of 11 products: this product was recalled due to undeclared sulfites.
2012-07-04Class II· MI
Mexicantown Wholesale
TACOS DE PINA QTY: 120 MEXICANTOWN BAKERY 313-894-2000
Reason: The firm voluntarily recalled a total of 11 products: this product was recalled due to undeclared FD&C yellow #5.
2012-07-04Class II· MI
Mexicantown Wholesale
EMPANADA PINA QTY: 100 MEXICANTOWN BAKERY 313-894-2000
Reason: The firm voluntarily recalled a total of 11 products: this product was recalled due to undeclared FD&C yellow #6.
2012-07-04Class II· MI
Mexicantown Wholesale
TORTUGAS QTY: 60 MEXICANTOWN BAKERY 313-894-2000
Reason: The firm voluntarily recalled a total of 11 products: this product was recalled due to undeclared FD&C yellow #6.
2012-07-04Class II· MI
Mexicantown Wholesale
MAGDALENA QTY: 54 MEXICANTOWN BAKERY 313-894-2000
Reason: The firm voluntarily recalled a total of 11 products: this product was recalled due to undeclared FD&C yellow #6.
2012-07-04Class II· MI
Mexicantown Wholesale
CUERNOS (CROISSANT) QTY: 90 MEXICANTOWN BAKERY 313-894-2000
Reason: The firm voluntarily recalled a total of 11 products: this product was recalled due to undeclared FD&C yellow #6.
2012-07-04Class II· MI
Mexicantown Wholesale
CONCHA ROSA QTY: 90 MEXICANTOWN BAKERY 313-894-2000
Reason: The firm voluntarily recalled a total of 11 products: this product was recalled due to undeclared FD&C yellow #6.
2012-07-04Class II· MI
Mexicantown Wholesale
CONCHA BLANCAS (VANILLA) QTY: 90 MEXICANTOWN BAKERY 313-894-2000
Reason: The firm voluntarily recalled a total of 11 products: this product was recalled due to undeclared FD&C yellow #6.
2012-07-04Class II· MI
Mexicantown Wholesale
CONCHA CHOCOLATE QTY: 90 MEXICANTOWN BAKERY 313-894-2000
Reason: The firm voluntarily recalled a total of 11 products: this product was recalled due to undeclared FD&C yellow #6.
2012-07-04Class II· MI
Mexicantown Wholesale
CONCHA AMARILLA QTY: 90 MEXICANTOWN BAKERY 313-894-2000
Reason: The firm voluntarily recalled a total of 11 products: this product was recalled due to undeclared FD&C yellow #6.
2012-07-04Class II· MI
Mexicantown Wholesale
POLVORONES AMARILLO QTY: 100 MEXICANTOWN BAKERY 313-894-2000
Reason: The firm voluntarily recalled a total of 11 products: this product was recalled due to undeclared FD&C yellow #6.
2012-07-04Class II· CA
Khee Trading
Frozen Half Shell Oysters, 144 pcs
Reason: Khee Trading is recalling Frozen Half Shell Oysters from Korea 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.
2012-07-04Class II· WI
The Broaster Company, LLC
Broaster Fish Coating, 96627, Ingredients: Corn Meal, Wheat Flour, Corn Crumbs, Salt, Spices, Paprika, Citric Acid, Onion, Sugar, Garlic, Celery Seed, Modified Con Starch, Lemon Oil, Natural and Artifical Flavors, Silicon Dioxide (Anti-Caking Agent) and FD&C yellow #5., Net Weight 20 pounds, Manufactured By The Broaster Company, Beloit, Wisconsin 53511.
Reason: The Broaster Company, LLC is recalling three lots of Broaster Fish Coating 96627 because they contain an undeclared color additive, Yellow Dye No. 6.
2012-07-04Class II· MO
PGP International, Inc.
iForce Nutrition Xtreme Series, PROTEAN, Lean Protein, Strawberry Creamsicle, Dietary Supplement, 4 lbs. Mfg. for Dist by, Tribravus Enterprises, LLC, Vista, CA 92081
Reason: The product contains undeclared wheat.
2012-07-04Class II· CA
Nishimoto Trading Co Ltd
Oysters Breaded/Kaki Fry, 12x2lbs, item #88250, SK Breaded Oyster 10x2lb, item#91750, and Oyster Breaded Big KOR SK F, item#91306.
Reason: Nishimoto is recalling all Shirakiku Brand Oyster Breaded received from Korea because they have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby they may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby they have been rendered injurious to health.
2012-07-04Class II· CA
Rong Chang Trading LLC dba: Always Best
Frozen Half Shell Oysters(S) and Frozen Half Shell Oysters(M)
Reason: Rong Cheng Trading is recalling all Korean imported frozen shellfish 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.
2012-07-04Class II· CA
CJ Foods, Inc., A Division of CJ America
CJ Het Oyster (CJ Frozen Oyster), 40x8oz.. Material#912329, Frozen Oyster (KR 12 SP 050110), Material#912330, Frozen Oyster (KR 12 SP 050210), Material#912331, Frozen Oyster (KR 12 SP 050310).
Reason: CJ Foods is recalling CJ Het Oyster (CJ Frozen Oyster) becauase 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.
2012-07-04Class II· IL
TreeHouse Foods, Inc / Bay Valley Foods
Great Value, Thick and Creamy Macaroni and Cheese , NET WT 7.25 OZ (206g), UPC 7874223061, DISTRIBUTED BY: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716
Reason: Based on information received from Kerry Food Ingredients and Flav ours, Bay Valley Foods is voluntarily recalling approximately 74,000 cases of boxed pasta mix products manufactured by its subsidiary STP Specialty Foods, Inc. because the recalled products contained a seasoning blend manufactured by Kerry with lactic acid which may contain small metal fragments.
2012-07-04Class II· IL
TreeHouse Foods, Inc / Bay Valley Foods
Meijer Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Thick"n Cheesy, NET WT 7.25 OZ (206 g), UPC 4125096335, DIST. BY MEIJER DISTRIBUTION INC. GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544
Reason: Based on information received from Kerry Food Ingredients and Flav ours, Bay Valley Foods is voluntarily recalling approximately 74,000 cases of boxed pasta mix products manufactured by its subsidiary STP Specialty Foods, Inc. because the recalled products contained a seasoning blend manufactured by Kerry with lactic acid which may contain small metal fragments.
2012-07-04Class II· IL
TreeHouse Foods, Inc / Bay Valley Foods
Kroger, Macaroni & Cheese Three Cheese, NET WT 7.25 OZ (205 g), UPC 1111085146, Distributed by The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, OH 45202.
Reason: Based on information received from Kerry Food Ingredients and Flav ours, Bay Valley Foods is voluntarily recalling approximately 74,000 cases of boxed pasta mix products manufactured by its subsidiary STP Specialty Foods, Inc. because the recalled products contained a seasoning blend manufactured by Kerry with lactic acid which may contain small metal fragments.
2012-07-04Class II· IL
TreeHouse Foods, Inc / Bay Valley Foods
Kroger, Macaroni & Cheese Rich n Creamy, NET WT 7.25 OZ (205 g), UPC 1111085149, DISTRIBUTED BY KROGER CO, CINCINNATI, OH 45202.
Reason: Based on information received from Kerry Food Ingredients and Flav ours, Bay Valley Foods is voluntarily recalling approximately 74,000 cases of boxed pasta mix products manufactured by its subsidiary STP Specialty Foods, Inc. because the recalled products contained a seasoning blend manufactured by Kerry with lactic acid which may contain small metal fragments.
2012-07-04Class II· IL
TreeHouse Foods, Inc / Bay Valley Foods
H.E.B Pasta Salad Ranch & Bacon, NET WT 7.5 OZ , CONT. NET 212G, UPC 4122089106
Reason: Based on information received from Kerry Food Ingredients and Flav ours, Bay Valley Foods is voluntarily recalling approximately 74,000 cases of boxed pasta mix products manufactured by its subsidiary STP Specialty Foods, Inc. because the recalled products contained a seasoning blend manufactured by Kerry with lactic acid which may contain small metal fragments.
2012-07-04Class II· IL
TreeHouse Foods, Inc / Bay Valley Foods
Food Club Pasta Salad Classics Ranch & Bacon, NET WT 7.5 OZ ( 212g), UPC 3680034311, Distributed by TOPCO ASSOCIATED, LLC, 7711 GROSS POINT ROAD, SKOKIE, IL 60077
Reason: Based on information received from Kerry Food Ingredients and Flav ours, Bay Valley Foods is voluntarily recalling approximately 74,000 cases of boxed pasta mix products manufactured by its subsidiary STP Specialty Foods, Inc. because the recalled products contained a seasoning blend manufactured by Kerry with lactic acid which may contain small metal fragments.
2012-07-04Class II· IL
TreeHouse Foods, Inc / Bay Valley Foods
Reggano Pasta Skillet Dinner Stroganoff, NET WT 5.6 OZ (158 g) UPC 4149812433, Distributed by ALDI Inc., Batavia, IL 60510
Reason: Based on information received from Kerry Food Ingredients and Flav ours, Bay Valley Foods is voluntarily recalling approximately 74,000 cases of boxed pasta mix products manufactured by its subsidiary STP Specialty Foods, Inc. because the recalled products contained a seasoning blend manufactured by Kerry with lactic acid which may contain small metal fragments.
2012-07-04Class II· IL
TreeHouse Foods, Inc / Bay Valley Foods
Reggano Pasta Salad Classic, UPC 4149812863, Distributed by ALDI Inc., Batavia, IL 60510.
Reason: Based on information received from Kerry Food Ingredients and Flav ours, Bay Valley Foods is voluntarily recalling approximately 74,000 cases of boxed pasta mix products manufactured by its subsidiary STP Specialty Foods, Inc. because the recalled products contained a seasoning blend manufactured by Kerry with lactic acid which may contain small metal fragments.
2012-07-04Class II· IL
TreeHouse Foods, Inc / Bay Valley Foods
Reggano, Linguine and Parmesan Pasta Entree, NET WT 4.8 OZ(136g), UPC 4149813345, Distributed by ALDI Inc., Batavia, IL 60510.
Reason: Based on information received from Kerry Food Ingredients and Flavours, Bay Valley Foods is voluntarily recalling approximately 74,000 cases of boxed pasta mix products manufactured by its subsidiary STP Specialty Foods, Inc. because the recalled products contained a seasoning blend manufactured by Kerry with lactic acid which may contain small metal fragments.
2012-07-04Class II· IL
Quaker Foods and Snacks North America
Pasta Roni Parmesan Cheese Flavor angel hair pasta in a Parmesan sauce with other natural flavors; Net Wt. 5.1 oz. box/12 boxes/case; Distributed by Golden Grain Co., P.O. Box 049003, Chicago, IL 60604-9903; UPC 0 15300 44049
Reason: Two ingredients used in production of certain Pasta Roni products, were recalled by the supplier due to potential metal fragment contamination associated with the lactic acid used in production of the ingredient.
2012-07-04Class II· PR
Jugos Naturales del Pepino, Inc.
Jugos Naturales del Pepino, Jugo de China Natural (Natural Orange Juice), 1 Gal (128 oz), Este producto no est¿ pasteurizado (This product is not pasteurized), Carr 466 Km 4.7 Bo. Robles, San SEbastian, PR 00685
Reason: Product, subject to Juice HACCP regulation, manufactured without a HACCP Plan.
2012-07-04Class II· MO
Persimmon Hill Farm Gourmet Foods
Persimmon Hill Farm, Shiitake Mushroom Sauce, packaged in 8 oz/glass jars. The firm name on the label is Persimmon Hill Farm, 367 Persimmon Hill Lane, Lame, MO 65681.
Reason: The product did not meet the temperature requirements during the manufacturing process.
2012-07-04Class II· WA
Young Ocean, Inc
Salted/marinated Pollock roe packaged in white plastic trays with either a clear or opaque plastic lid. Product is packaged in 1.0 lb., 2.2 lb., and 5 lb. sizes and is labeled in part: "Marinated Pollock Roe***Weight: 5.0lb***Production Date: March 2012 Packed by: Young Ocean Inc. 20233 80th Ave. S., Kent, WA 98032". There are 2 labels for the 1.0 lb. size which read in part: 1. "Salted Pollock Roe***Spicy:***Colored***Net Weight: 1.0LB (435g) Ingredients: Pollock Roe, Salt, MSG, Sorbitol, Sake, Mirin Best Before: April 2015***Young Ocean Inc.***". 2. "Salted Pollock Roe***Net Weight: 1.0 LB (435g) Ingredients: Pollock Roe, Salt, MSG, Sorbitol, Sake, Mirin, NaNo2, Artificial Color Additives (R-40, Y-5, R-5) Best Before: April 2015***Young Ocean Inc.***".
Reason: Use of Red #5 in Salted Pollock Roe and undeclared Red #5, Yellow #5 and Red #40 in Salted Pollock Roe.
2012-07-04Class II· MO
Brinkhoff & Monoson Inc
Organic Paprika packaged under the following labels: (1) Archer Farms organic Paprika, packaged in 1.0-oz rectangle glass bottles, packed in cases-9 glass bottles/case, Distributed by: Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN 55483; and (2) O Organic organic Paprika, packaged in 1.6-oz glass bottles, packed in cases- 48 glass bottles/case, Distributed by: Lucerne Foods, Inc, Pleasanton, CA 94566.
Reason: Organic Paprika contains unapproved colors.
2012-06-27Class III· CA
LA Link Corporation
Shiitake-Ya brand Dried Shiitake mushroom slices, 6 oz plastic jars, UPC 7 1452 22183 9. Product labeling reads in part: " Shiitake-Ya gourmet Shiitake SLICES***Antioxidants Amino Acids Omega 3+6***Immune-Boosting*** NET WEIGHT. 6 oz (170 g)***Natural Enzymes Fiber (80% Chitin) Iron Kojic Acid
Reason: Shiitake-Ya Gourmet Shiitake slices are being recalled because FDA test analysis showed presence of pesticide and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon residues: 0.208 ppm carbendazim, 0.072 ppm Fluoranthene and 0.092 ppm Pyrene. There are no tolerances for any of these pesticide residues.
2012-06-27Class II· CA
Sonora Mills Foods
Cheddar Mini Rice Snacks under the following brand names: Fred Meyer, 3 oz, UPC 0 11110 90004 3; Kroger, 3 oz, UPC 0 11110 35789 2; Ralphs, 3 oz, UPC 0 11110 91220 9; Safeway, 3 oz. UPC 0 21130 29808 2;
Reason: The firm received ingredient lactic acid from Kerry Ingredients and Flavors that may potentially contain metal fragments.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.