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U.S. Food Recalls in 2013
2,111 recalls reported to the FDA in 2013.
Class I 1,029Class II 959Class III 123
2013-12-04Class II· CA
Plum Inc
Plum Organics Cherry & Sweet Corn Organic Baby Food, 4 oz. pouch. Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT. DISTRIBUTED BY: NEST COLLECTIVE, INC. EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 1-877-914-PLUM WWW.NEST-COLLECTIVE.COM
Reason: Manufacturing defect leading to post-process contamination.
2013-12-04Class II· CA
Plum Inc
Plum Organics Tots Berry, Banana, Beet Yogurt Mish Mash; 3.17 oz. Pouch; also in 12.69 oz. box. Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT. DISTRIBUTED BY: NEST COLLECTIVE, INC. EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 1-877-914-PLUM WWW.NEST-COLLECTIVE.COM
Reason: Manufacturing defect leading to post-process contamination.
2013-12-04Class II· CA
Plum Inc
Plum Organics Tots Purple Roots and Fruits Yogurt Mish Mash; 3.17 oz. Pouch; Also 12.69 oz. box. Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT. DISTRIBUTED BY: NEST COLLECTIVE, INC. EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 1-877-914-PLUM WWW.NEST-COLLECTIVE.COM
Reason: Manufacturing defect leading to post-process contamination.
2013-12-04Class II· CA
Plum Inc
Plum Organics Plum, Berry & Barley Organic Baby Food; 3.5 oz. Pouch; Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT. DISTRIBUTED BY: NEST COLLECTIVE, INC. EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 1-877-914-PLUM WWW.NEST-COLLECTIVE.COM
Reason: Manufacturing defect leading to post-process contamination.
2013-12-04Class II· CA
Plum Inc
Plum Organics Zucchini, Banana & Amaranth Organic Baby Food; 3.5 oz. Pouch; Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT. DISTRIBUTED BY: NEST COLLECTIVE, INC. EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 1-877-914-PLUM WWW.NEST-COLLECTIVE.COM
Reason: Manufacturing defect leading to post-process contamination.
2013-12-04Class II· CA
Plum Inc
Plum Organics Apple Raisin & Quinona Organic Baby Food; 3.5 oz. Pouch; Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT. DISTRIBUTED BY: NEST COLLECTIVE, INC. EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 1-877-914-PLUM WWW.NEST-COLLECTIVE.COM
Reason: Manufacturing defect leading to post-process contamination.
2013-12-04Class II· CA
Plum Inc
Plum Organics Sweet Potato, Mango & Millet Organic Baby Food; 3.5 oz. Pouch; Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT. DISTRIBUTED BY: NEST COLLECTIVE, INC. EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 1-877-914-PLUM WWW.NEST-COLLECTIVE.COM
Reason: Manufacturing defect leading to post-process contamination.
2013-12-04Class II· CA
Plum Inc
Plum Organics Peach, Apricot & Banana Organic Baby Food, 4 oz. pouch. Flexible pouch with resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT. DISTRIBUTED BY: NEST COLLECTIVE, INC. EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 1-877-914-PLUM WWW.NEST-COLLECTIVE.COM
Reason: Manufacturing defect leading to post-process contamination.
2013-12-04Class II· CA
Plum Inc
Plum Organics Broccoli & Apple Organic Baby Food, 4 oz. pouch; Flexible pouch with Re-sealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT. DISTRIBUTED BY: NEST COLLECTIVE, INC. EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 1-877-914-PLUM WWW.NEST-COLLECTIVE.COM
Reason: Manufacturing defect leading to post-process contamination.
2013-12-04Class II· CA
Mrm
Gluten Free 60 vcaps, sku#609492310194. 12 units per shipping carton/case.
Reason: Metabolic Response Modifier (MRM) is recalling Gluten Free 60 vcaps because it may contain trace amounts of the antibiotic, chloramphenicol.
2013-12-04Class II· UT
4Life Research, LLC
Digestive Enzymes, Digestion, 4Life, Dietary Supplement, 90 Capsules, A Product of 4Life Manufactured by BioMedical Research Laboratories, LLC, Sandy, UT, Item #23017.
Reason: 4Life Research, LLC is voluntarily recalling various lots of Digestive Enzymes product due to the presence of trace amounts of the antibiotic, chloramphenicol.
2013-12-04Class II· WI
Ortho Molecular Products Inc
Ortho Molecular Products DigestzymeV. Dietary Supplement. Gastrointestinal health. 90 (product code 128090 and 128090U) and 180 capsules (product code 128180 and 128180U).
Reason: Ortho Molecular Products' vegetable enzyme vendor issued a recall of the raw material due to potential chloramphenicol contamination.
2013-12-04Class II· WA
Pacific Nutritionals
-DigestMORE, 90 capsules per bottle, Food Supplement is sold under Renew Life brand. The UPC Code 6 31257 35000 8. -DigestMORE Ultra, 60 capsules per bottle, Food Supplement is sold under Renew Life brand. The UPC Code 6 31257 35001 5. The DigestMORE product is labeled in parts: "***DigestMORE***RENEW LIFE***The Digestive Care Company***90 Capsules***Food Supplement***RENEW LIFE UK***Unit 3, 12 Commercial Road, Reading, Berkshire***RG2 0QJ***www.renewlife.co.uk***. The DigestMORE Ultra product is labeled in parts: "***DigestMORE Ultra***RENEW LIFE***The Digestive Care Company***60 Capsules***Food Supplement***RENEW LIFE UK***Unit 3, 12 Commercial Road, Reading, Berkshire***RG2 0QJ***www.renewlife.co.uk***.
Reason: Food supplement products were made from ingredients that are contaminated with Chloramphenicol.
2013-12-04Class II· WA
Pacific Nutritionals
-Superior Digestion, 60 capsules per bottle, is dietary supplement and sold under Purelife Naturals brand. The UPC Code 6 31257 17509 0. -Superior Digestion, Dietary Supplement, Bulk Case, NO UPC. The retail 60 count bottle is labeled in parts: "***Superior Digestion***purelife NATURALS***60 PURE-CAPS***Distributed by PureLife Naturals***Clearwater, FL 33765***www.purelife-naturals.com***1-800-220-7986***".
Reason: Dietary supplement products were made from ingredients that are contaminated with Chloramphenicol.
2013-12-04Class II· WA
Pacific Nutritionals
ParaZYME, 90 capsules per bottle, is dietary supplement and sold under Renew Life brand. The UPC Code 6 31257 30990 7. The product is labeled in parts: "***PARAZYME***renew LIFE***The Digestive Care Company***90 Vegetable Capsules***Distributed by: ReNew Life Formulas***Palm Harbor, FL 34683***www.renewlife.com***1-800-830-1800***".
Reason: Dietary supplement product was made from ingredients that are contaminated with Chloramphenicol.
2013-12-04Class II· VT
FoodScience Corporation
Cenk Disczyme A Dietary Supplement for Complete Digestive Support, 180 count capsule Distributed by Cenk Integrated Health & Spine Services, 107 Gamma Drive Ste 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15328
Reason: Dietary supplements are recalled because they may contain trace amounts of the antibiotic chloramphenicol. The dietary supplements on recall contain enzymes that are on recall by Specialty Enzymes Biotechnology, a raw material supplier, because it contains chloramphenicol.
2013-12-04Class II· VT
FoodScience Corporation
Florayme A Dietary Supplement for Complete Digestive Support, 90 count capsules Distributed by Wendy Huang, MD, MPH, DABMA 9 Professional Circle, Suite 212, Colts Neck, NJ 07722
Reason: Dietary supplements are recalled because they may contain trace amounts of the antibiotic chloramphenicol. The dietary supplements on recall contain enzymes that are on recall by Specialty Enzymes Biotechnology, a raw material supplier, because it contains chloramphenicol.
2013-12-04Class II· VT
FoodScience Corporation
Life Worth Living Nutriceuticals LWL Enzyme Life A Dietary Supplement for Complete Digestive Support, Distributed by Life Worth Living Nutriceuticals, 6488 Currin Drive, Orlando, Florida 32835 90 count
Reason: Dietary supplements are recalled because they may contain trace amounts of the antibiotic chloramphenicol. The dietary supplements on recall contain enzymes that are on recall by Specialty Enzymes Biotechnology, a raw material supplier, because it contains chloramphenicol.
2013-12-04Class II· VT
FoodScience Corporation
Nutritional Frontiers Cyb Zyme- A Dietary Supplement for Complete Digestive Support 90 count
Reason: Dietary supplements are recalled because they may contain trace amounts of the antibiotic chloramphenicol. The dietary supplements on recall contain enzymes that are on recall by Specialty Enzymes Biotechnology, a raw material supplier, because it contains chloramphenicol.
2013-11-27Class II· WA
Sunny Pine Farm
Organic Black Pepper Garlic Chevre is sold in 3 lbs. vacuum plastic bag without labels since it sold to restaurants. However, the retail label is read in parts: "***Organic Goat Dairy***Black Pepper Garlic Chevre***6 oz***SUNNY PINE FARMS***Handcrafted in Twisp, Washington 98856***Pasteurized Organic Goat Milk, Garlic, Pepper, Salt, Rennet, and Cultures***Keep Refrigerated***".
Reason: Sunny Pine Farm of Twisp, Washington is voluntarily recalling Organic Black Pepper Garlic Chevre due to possible improper pasteurization.
2013-11-27Class II· WA
Sunny Pine Farm
Organic Honey Lavender Chevre is sold in plastic 6 oz tubs under Sunny Pine Farm brand. The product is labeled in parts: "***Organic Goat Dairy***Honey Lavender Chevre***6 oz.***SUNNY PINE FARM***Handcrafted in Twisp, Washington 98856***Pasteurized Organic Goat Milk, Honey, Salt, Lavender, Rennet, Cultures***Keep refrigerated***".
Reason: Sunny Pine Farm of Twisp, Washington is voluntarily recalling Organic Honey Lavender Chevre due to possible improper pasteurization.
2013-11-27Class II· WA
Sunny Pine Farm
Organic Parsley Chive Chevre sold to non-restaurant in plastic 6 oz plastic tub vacuum-sealed with lid and label on top of tub, Sunny Pine Farm brand. Product sold to restaurant is in 1 lb. and 2 lbs. size. The product is labeled in parts: "***Organic Goat Dairy***Parsley Chive Chevre***6 oz. ***SUNNY PINE FARM***Handcrafted in Twisp, Washington 98856***Pasteurized Organic Goat Milk, Salt, Parsley, Chives, Rennet, Cultures***Keep refrigerated***"
Reason: Sunny Pine Farm of Twisp, Washington is voluntarily recalling Organic Parsley Chive Chevre due to possible improper pasteurization.
2013-11-27Class II· WA
Sunny Pine Farm
Organic Chevre sold at Farmer's Market in plastic 6 oz tubs, vacuum-sealed with lid and label on top of tub, Sunny Pine Farm brand. Product also sold to in 2 lbs. and 3 lbs. to restaurant. Product is labeled in parts: "***Organic Goat Dairy***Chevre***SUNNY PINE FARM***6 oz***Pasteurized Organic Goat Milk, Salt, Rennet, and Culture***Keep refrigerated***Handcrafted in Twisp, Washington 98856***.
Reason: Sunny Pine Farm of Twisp, Washington is voluntarily recalling Organic Chevre due to possible improper pasteurization.
2013-11-27Class II· CA
N A Trading Inc
CTF Brand Tapioca Pearl Pandan (Green Color), 14oz Plastic Bags, Packaged at 50 bags per case. Packaged in plastic heat-sealed pouch. Brand name is CTF with an illustration of a deer. Product labeling reads in part:"C.T.F. Brand TAPIOCA PEARL***EXPORTED: COMBINE THAI FOODS CO., LTD.***PRODUCT OF THAILAND NET WT:14OZ(400 G)***"
Reason: The recall has been initiated due to missing ingredients not being shown in the ingredient list of the packaging. The missing ingredients are: Artificial Color Yellow No. 5 and Brilliant Blue FD&C No. 1.
2013-11-27Class I· CA
Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods Inc.
Trader Giotto's CAESAR Salad with Caesar Dressing; Perishable, keep refrigerated. Packaged in Net Wt. 8.5 oz (241 g) plastic clamshell. Manufactured for Trader Joe's Manufactured by Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods, inc. Vallejo, CA 94950.
Reason: Report of mislabeled Caesar Salads with a use by date of 11/3/13 due to undeclared allergens of soy, fish and wheat on the ingredient and allergen statement.
2013-11-27Class III· ND
Swanson Health Products, Inc
Swanson, Premium Brand, Full Spectrum Black Cumin Seed (Nigella Sativa) Dietary Supplement capsules, 400 mg, SW1361, UPS 0 87614 11361 6.
Reason: Swanson Health Products is recalling two lots of Swanson Premium Full Spectrum Black Cumin Seed (Nigella sativa) Dietary Supplement Capsules. The product was found to be mislabel. Bottles of Black Cumin Seed from these two lots numbers (199399 & 201359) have been found to contain White Cumin Seed (Cuminum cyminum).
2013-11-27Class II· CA
Diamond Nutriceutical, Inc.
Best in Nature Brand Eye Care Essence, 100 Capsules. Product labeling reads in part:"Best in Nature Eye Care Essence***Dietary Supplement 100 capsules***Manufactured for: Best in Nature Walnut, CA 91789***www.1688best.com***8 92418 001069 6***".
Reason: The firm initiated this recall in response to FDA sample findings that major ingredients are omitted partially or entirely. The product did not contain the amounts as labeled for Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
2013-11-27Class I· IL
Terri Lynn Inc.
Mixed nuts in a plastic bag labeled in part: Deluxe Mixed Nuts with Macadamia; NET WT. 12 OZ. (340 g), 30 LB, 35 LB; P.O. BOX 5118 ELGIN, IL 60121
Reason: Terri Lynn Inc. "Deluxe Mixed Nuts No Peanuts" was found to have undeclared peanuts inside the bag.
2013-11-27Class I· IL
Terri Lynn Inc.
Mixed nuts in a plastic bag labeled in part: PREMIUM QUALITY; Terri Lynn Inc.; Deluxe Mixed; No Peanuts; NET WT. 16 OZ. (1 LB.) 454 g; P.O. BOX 5118 ELGIN, IL 60121
Reason: Terri Lynn Inc. "Deluxe Mixed Nuts No Peanuts" was found to have undeclared peanuts inside the bag.
2013-11-27Class I· OR
New Algae Company
Flex, Maximum Flexibility, Item number 21-601, dietary supplement, 90 capsules per bottle. The Flex product is a dietary supplement in capsule form containing vegetable glucosamine HCL, chondroitin sulfate (shark cartilage), organic microalgae (aph. flos-aquae) and chicken cartilage. The serving size is 3 capsules and the suggested use is one 3 capsule serving per day.
Reason: Flex dietary supplement product is recalled because the finished label does not declare shark cartilage.
2013-11-27Class I· OR
New Algae Company
EDGE, Item number 21-620, dietary supplement, 60 packet per box. The Edge product includes two different packets of capsules - a "Before" packet and an "After" packet. The suggested use for the After packet is one packet (or 6 capsules) per day. The suggested use for the "Before" packet is one packet (or 4 capsules) per day.
Reason: EDGE dietary supplement product is recalled because the finished label does not declare shark cartilage.
2013-11-27Class II· PA
American Beverage Corp
Big Burst Citrus Punch Drink in a 16 oz PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corp., Verona PA.
Reason: There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through abuse (i.e. excessive chewing) then possibly ingested, and posing a potential health/safety hazard. The cap in question is no longer used by ABC and was last produced in September of 2011. Firm does not anticipate finding any impacted product in the market.
2013-11-27Class II· PA
American Beverage Corp
Big Burst Kiwi Strawberry Drink in a 16 oz PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corp., Verona PA.
Reason: There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through abuse (i.e. excessive chewing) then possibly ingested, and posing a potential health/safety hazard. The cap in question is no longer used by ABC and was last produced in September of 2011. Firm does not anticipate finding any impacted product in the market.
2013-11-27Class II· PA
American Beverage Corp
Big Burst Blue Raspberry Drink in a 16 oz PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corp., Verona PA.
Reason: There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through abuse (i.e. excessive chewing) then possibly ingested, and posing a potential health/safety hazard. The cap in question is no longer used by ABC and was last produced in September of 2011. Firm does not anticipate finding any impacted product in the market.
2013-11-27Class II· PA
American Beverage Corp
Big Burst Fruit Punch Drink, in a 16 oz PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corp., Verona PA.
Reason: There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through abuse (i.e. excessive chewing) then possibly ingested, and posing a potential health/safety hazard. The cap in question is no longer used by ABC and was last produced in September of 2011. Firm does not anticipate finding any impacted product in the market.
2013-11-27Class II· PA
American Beverage Corp
Big Burst Lemon Lime Drink, in a 16 oz PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corp., Verona PA.
Reason: There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through abuse (i.e. excessive chewing) then possibly ingested, and posing a potential health/safety hazard. The cap in question is no longer used by ABC and was last produced in September of 2011. Firm does not anticipate finding any impacted product in the market.
2013-11-27Class II· PA
American Beverage Corp
Big Burst Grape Drink in a 16 oz PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corp., Verona PA.
Reason: There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through abuse (i.e. excessive chewing) then possibly ingested, and posing a potential health/safety hazard. The cap in question is no longer used by ABC and was last produced in September of 2011. Firm does not anticipate finding any impacted product in the market.
2013-11-27Class II· PA
American Beverage Corp
Big Hug Fruit Barrel Blue Raspberry in a 16 oz plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corp., Verona PA.
Reason: There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through abuse (i.e. excessive chewing) then possibly ingested, and posing a potential health/safety hazard. The cap in question is no longer used by ABC and was last produced in September of 2011. Firm does not anticipate finding any impacted product in the market.
2013-11-27Class II· PA
American Beverage Corp
Big Hug Lemon Lime Fruit Drink in a 16 oz plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corp., Verona PA.
Reason: There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through abuse (i.e. excessive chewing) then possibly ingested, and posing a potential health/safety hazard. The cap in question is no longer used by ABC and was last produced in September of 2011. Firm does not anticipate finding any impacted product in the market.
2013-11-27Class II· PA
American Beverage Corp
Big Hug Lemonade Fruit Drink in a 16 oz plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corp., Verona PA.
Reason: There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through abuse (i.e. excessive chewing) then possibly ingested, and posing a potential health/safety hazard. The cap in question is no longer used by ABC and was last produced in September of 2011. Firm does not anticipate finding any impacted product in the market.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.