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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
2012-06-27Class I· CA
Santos Inc.
Santos Brand, Fennel Seeds packed in clear plastic bags, 3.5 ounces, 7 ounces, 14 ounces, 2 pounds
Reason: The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a routine inspection that the products i.e. various kinds of flours, legumes and spices were cross packaged on shared equipment with peanuts and wheat flour. The products i.e. various kinds of flours, legumes and spices were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts or wheat, but may contain traces of it.
2012-06-27Class I· CA
Santos Inc.
Santos Brand, Cumin Seeds packed in clear plastic bags, 7 ounces, 14 ounces, 2 pounds
Reason: The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a routine inspection that the products i.e. various kinds of flours, legumes and spices were cross packaged on shared equipment with peanuts and wheat flour. The products i.e. various kinds of flours, legumes and spices were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts or wheat, but may contain traces of it.
2012-06-27Class I· CA
Santos Inc.
Santos Brand, Cinnamon Sticks packed in clear plastic bags, 7oz, 14oz
Reason: The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a routine inspection that the products i.e. various kinds of flours, legumes and spices were cross packaged on shared equipment with peanuts and wheat flour. The products i.e. various kinds of flours, legumes and spices were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts or wheat, but may contain traces of it.
2012-06-27Class I· CA
Santos Inc.
Santos Brand, All Purpose flour packed in clear plastic bags, 2 lbs, 5lbs
Reason: The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a routine inspection that the products i.e. various kinds of flours, legumes and spices were cross packaged on shared equipment with peanuts and wheat flour. The products i.e. various kinds of flours, legumes and spices were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts or wheat, but may contain traces of it.
2012-06-27Class I· CA
Santos Inc.
Santos Brand, Bulgar Wheat, flour packed in clear plastic bags, 2 lbs.
Reason: The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a routine inspection that the products i.e. various kinds of flours, legumes and spices were cross packaged on shared equipment with peanuts and wheat flour. The products i.e. various kinds of flours, legumes and spices were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts or wheat, but may contain traces of it.
2012-06-27Class III· NJ
King Seafoods Inc.
Granadaisa whole Oysters, Net WT. 8 oz (225 grams); Packed For King Seafoods Inc. PO BOX 107, Mount Holly, NJ USA 08060 Product of Korea Farm Raised, UPC 719882002049.
Reason: The US FDA has removed all Korean certified shippers of molluscan shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels and scallops) from the Interstate Shellfish Shippers List (ICSSL), following a comprehensive FDA evaluation that determined that the Korean Shellfish Sanitation Program (KSSP) no longer meets the sanitation controls spelled out under the National Shellfish Sanitation Program.
2012-06-27Class II· PR
Pr Supplies Co., Inc.
"***Queso del Pais***TRIDAS***Pasta y Queso "Mango"***"
Reason: PR State Department sampling found positive results for Clostridium Clostridioforme
2012-06-27Class II· PR
Pr Supplies Co., Inc.
"***Queso del Pais***TRIDAS***Pasta y Queso "Guayaba"***"
Reason: PR State Department sampling found positive results for Clostridium Clostridioforme
2012-06-27Class II· PR
Pr Supplies Co., Inc.
"***Queso Blanco del Pais***TRIDAS***Receta Original***"
Reason: PR State Department sampling found positive results for Clostridium Clostridioforme
2012-06-27Class III· NJ
Camerican International
Northern Catch Fancy Whole Oysters Net Wt. 8 OZ (227g) Distributed by the Aldi Inc., Batavia, IL 60510 Product of Korea
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
2012-06-27Class III· NJ
Camerican International
Whole Oysters in Water under the following brand names: 1) Ralph's Whole Oysters in Water, Net Wt. 8 OZ (226 g) Distributed by Inter-American Products, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, Product of Korea; 2) Kroger Whole Oysters in Water Net Wt. 8 OZ (226g) Distributed by the Kroger Co., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
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
2012-06-27Class III· NJ
Camerican International
Smoked Oysters In cottonseed oil sold under the following brand names: 1) Fredmeyer Smoked Oysters In cottonseed oil Net Wt 3.75 oz (106 g) Distributed by Inter-American Products, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, Product of Korea; 2) Ralph's Smoked Oysters In Cottonseed Oil Distributed by Inter-American Products Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Product of Korea; 3) Kroger Smoked Oysters In cottonseed oil , Distributed by the Kroger Co., Cincinnati, OH 45202, Product of Korea
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
2012-06-27Class II· CA
Casa De Mesquite Llc
Casa de Mesquite brand Mesquite Bean Flour, packaged in 10 kg bag in carton, and 13 kg bag in carton for food manufacturing, and 10, 24 and 44 oz retail bags; Product is processed and packaged by Casa de Mesquite, LLC, Hollister, CA
Reason: Recent tests show that one lot of this product has the potential to be contaminated with bacillus cereus, a spoilage organism which can cause diarrhea, nausea and other symptoms.
2012-06-27Class III· NJ
World Finer Foods, Inc.
Reese Petite Smoked Oysters. Distributed by: World Finer Foods, Inc. Bloomfield, NJ 07003 USA. Product of Korea, UPC 70670-00575.
Reason: According to information published by the FDA: Because of inadequate sanitation controls, the molluscan shellfish harvested from Korean waters may have been exposed to human fecal waste and have the potential to be contaminated with a norovirus.
2012-06-27Class III· NJ
World Finer Foods, Inc.
Reese Medium Smoked Oysters. Distributed by: World Finer Foods, Inc. Bloomfield, NJ 07003 USA. Product of Korea. UPC 70670-00600.
Reason: According to information published by the FDA: Because of inadequate sanitation controls, the molluscan shellfish harvested from Korean waters may have been exposed to human fecal waste and have the potential to be contaminated with a norovirus.
2012-06-27Class III· NJ
World Finer Foods, Inc.
Reese Colossal Smoked Oysters. Distributed by: World Finer Foods, Inc. Bloomfield, NJ 07003 USA. Product of Korea. UPC 70670-00576
Reason: According to information published by the FDA: Because of inadequate sanitation controls, the molluscan shellfish harvested from Korean waters may have been exposed to human fecal waste and have the potential to be contaminated with a norovirus.
2012-06-27Class II· CA
Woosung America Corp.
PACIFIC GIANT) OYSTERS,IQF,KOREA 8 oz*40 Imported by Pacific Giant, Vernon, CA 90058 Product of Korea
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.
2012-06-27Class II· CA
Woosung America Corp.
OCEAN GREEN)OYSTER LARGE 5lb*6, IQF Imported by: J & S Group 2535E 12th St. #B Los Angeles, CA 90021
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.
2012-06-27Class II· CA
Woosung America Corp.
HONG CHANG)OYSTER MEAT 8 oz*40
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.
2012-06-27Class II· CA
Woosung America Corp.
Frozen Oysters: 1) CHORIPDONG) FROZEN OYSTER, IQF 8OZ*40; 2) CJ FOOD, INC.)FROZEN OYSTER 8oz*40; Not for Retail Sale, Must be fully cooked before serving. Distributed by CJ Foods, Inc., Commerce, CA; 3) JAYONE FOODS, INC.) FROZEN OYSTER 8 oz*40, IQF, Distributed by Jayone Foods, Inc.., Paramount, CA 92723 Product of Korea
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.
2012-06-27Class I· KY
Club Chef LLC
Salsa in 12 oz., 16 oz., and 5 lb. plastic containers. The product labels reads as follows: PREMIUM QUALITY Private Selection Natural***SALSA NO PRESERVATIVES KEEP REFRIGERATED NET WT 12 OZ (340g)***INGREDIENTS: Tomatoes***Jalapeno***DISTRIBUTED BY: INTER-AMERICAN PRODUCTS, CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202***1-800-697-2448***" and PREMIUM QUALITY Private Selection Natural PICO DE GALLO NO PRESERVATIVES KEEP REFRIGERATED NET WT 12 OZ (340g)***INGREDIENTS: Tomatoes***Jalapeno***DISTRIBUTED BY: INTER-AMERICAN PRODUCTS, CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202***1-800-697-2448*** and heinens" Fresh***Salsa All Natural Net. Wt. 16oz. (1lb) 454g***Ingredients: Tomatoes***Jalapeno***PACKED FOR HEINENS BY CLUB CHEF, LLC and heinens" Fresh Bruschetta All Natural Net. Wt. 16oz. (1lb) 454g ***Ingredients: Tomatoes***Jalapeno***PACKED FOR HEINENS BY CLUB CHEF, LLC
Reason: South Florida Produce of Boynton Beach in Florida shipped fresh jalapeno peppers to Castellini Company in Wilder Kentucky. Castellini shipped the peppers to a store in Ohio, where the Ohio Department of Agriculture collected a sample of these peppers which subsequently were found contaminated with Salmonella. This same lot of fresh peppers was shipped to Club Chef which manufactured the Salsa wh
2012-06-27Class II· CA
Ocean Group Inc.
half shell Oysters, 144pc/cs
Reason: Ocean Group is recalling tiny IQF oysters, large IQF oysters, and half shell oysters from 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.
2012-06-27Class II· CA
Ocean Group Inc.
Large IQF Oysters, 6 x 4 lb/cs
Reason: Ocean Group is recalling tiny IQF oysters, large IQF oysters, and half shelf oysters from 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.
2012-06-27Class II· CA
Ocean Group Inc.
Tiny IQF Oysters, 40pk/cs, 8oz.
Reason: Ocean Group is recalling tiny IQF oysters, large IQF oysters, and half shell oysters from 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.
2012-06-27Class II· CA
True World Foods San Francisco LLC.
Breaded Oyster Large Size
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.
2012-06-27Class II· CA
True World Foods San Francisco LLC.
Frozen Oyster Meat IQF (Z4) 4 lb box Packed by Dong Won Mul San Co. Tongyeong-City, Gyeongsangnam-Do. Imported by Ayana Group, Inc. Washington, CA
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.
2012-06-27Class II· CA
True World Foods San Francisco LLC.
Oyster Frozen Half Shell; 144 Pc/CS Processed by: Dai One Food Co., LTD #150 Jun-RI, Sanyang-UP Tongyeong-City Kyungsangnam-DO. to: Khee Trading, Vernon, CA 90058.
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.
2012-06-20Class II· CA
CTC Food International Inc
Orchids brand Smoked Oysters in cottonseed oil, salt added. Net Wt. 3 oz Ingredients: oysters, salt, water. Packed for CTC Food Int'l Inc. South San Francisco, CA 94080 Product of Korea
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.
2012-06-20Class II· CA
CTC Food International Inc
Orchids brand Whole Oysters, Net Wt. 8 oz (226 g) Ingredients: oysters, salt, water. Packed for CTC Food Int'l Inc. South San Francisco, CA 94080 Product of Korea
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.
2012-06-20Class III· CA
Tri-Union Seafoods, L.L.C dba Chicken of the Sea.
Pacific Pearl Smoked Oyster Water 12 units per case
Reason: Chicken of the Sea is recalling Oysters supplied by Chicken of the Sea under the Chicken of the Sea, Pacific Pearl, and Ace of Diamonds brands 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.
2012-06-20Class III· CA
Tri-Union Seafoods, L.L.C dba Chicken of the Sea.
1) Chicken of the Sea Whole Oysters Pieces 24 units per case, UPC 4800000069; 2) Pacific Pearl Whole Oysters Pieces 12 units per case, UPC 7175902112
Reason: Chicken of the Sea is recalling Oysters supplied by Chicken of the Sea under the Chicken of the Sea, Pacific Pearl, and Ace of Diamonds brands 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.
2012-06-20Class III· CA
Tri-Union Seafoods, L.L.C dba Chicken of the Sea.
1) Chicken of the Sea Whole Oysters, 12 units per case, 8oz., UPC 4800000267; 2) Ace of Diamonds Whole Oysters 24 units per case, UPC 7760015508
Reason: Chicken of the Sea is recalling Oysters supplied by Chicken of the Sea under the Chicken of the Sea, Pacific Pearl, and Ace of Diamonds brands 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.
2012-06-20Class III· GA
King & Prince Seafood
Mrs.Friday's Chef Dusted Pacific Oysters, 6/1 lb, Net Wt 6 lb (2.72 kg), Distributed By: King & Prince Seafood Corp., Brunswick, GA 31521. Product is packed in clear plastic bags with no individual labeling.
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.
2012-06-20Class III· GA
King & Prince Seafood
Mrs.Friday's brand, Gourmet Breaded Oysters, Small 26-34 CT, Ready to Fry, Net Wt 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg).
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.
2012-06-20Class III· GA
King & Prince Seafood
1) Mrs.Friday's brand, Gourmet Breaded Oysters, Medium 18-25 CT, Ready to Fry, Net Wt 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg). 2) Mrs.Friday's brand, (Canada) Gourmet Breaded Oysters, Medium, Ready to Fry, Net Wt 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg), Distributed by King & Prince Corp., Brunswick, GA 31521. Product is packed in unlabeled, clear plastic bags.
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.
2012-06-20Class III· CA
Crown Prince Inc
Canned oysters. Crown Prince Natural Smoked Oysters with Chili Pepper, 3 oz. Each case is 3oz/18.
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.
2012-06-20Class III· CA
Crown Prince Inc
Canned oysters. Crown Prince Natural Smoked Oysters in Olive Oil, 3 oz. Each case is 3oz/18.
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.
2012-06-20Class III· CA
Crown Prince Inc
Canned oysters. Crown Prince Whole Boiled Oysters, 8 oz. Each case is 8oz/12.
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.
2012-06-20Class III· CA
Crown Prince Inc
Canned oysters. Crown Prince Whole Boiled Oysters, 8 oz. Each case is 8oz/12.
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.
2012-06-20Class III· CA
Liberty Gold Fruit Company, Inc.
Daufuski Brand boiled Oysters, 8 oz; Distributed by Liberty Gold Fruit, Inc.
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.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.