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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
2013-10-30Class III· TX
Dean Foods, Inc.
Fruit Rush Black Cherry Artificially Flavored Fruit Drink, One Gallon, Plant 06-704
Reason: The product has the potential to spoil prematurely.
2013-10-30Class II· PA
Vinco Inc.
Vinco's Fem-Vite Women's Anti-Oxidant Formula, Dietary Supplement, 60 Tablets, distributed by Vinco, Inc., Evans City, PA
Reason: The soy ingredient used to manufacture certain lots of Vinco's Fem-Vite was potentially contaminated with Salmonella.
2013-10-30Class II· PA
Vinco Inc.
Vinco's OsteoSheath 4 Enhanced Bone Support, Calcium Supplement, 120 Tablets, distributed by Vinco, Inc., Evans City, PA
Reason: The soy ingredient used to manufacture certain lots of Vinco's Osteosheath 4 was potentially contaminated with Salmonella.
2013-10-30Class II· PA
Vinco Inc.
Vinco's OsteoSheath Enhanced Bone Support, Calcium Supplement, 90 Tablets, distributed by Vinco, Inc., Evans City, PA;
Reason: The soy ingredient used to manufacture certain lots of Vinco's Osteosheath was potentially contaminated with Salmonella.
2013-10-23Class II· PA
Dutch Valley Food Development Inc.
Roasted Salted Mixed Nuts w/ Peanuts, net wt. 12 oz., packed in a clear plastic bag. Ingredients: blanched peanuts, unblanched peanuts, unblanched almonds, unblanched Brazil nuts, unblanched filberts, cashews cooked in canola oil, salt. Allergen info: peanut and tree nuts (almonds, Brazil nuts, filberts, cashews). Labeling also states that the facility also processes products containing tree nuts. Distributed by Dutch Valley Food Distributors Inc., Myerstown, PA 17067.
Reason: Roasted Salted Mixed Nuts with Peanuts were recalled for undeclared tree nuts (pecans) in the ingredient statement.
2013-10-23Class II· PA
Dutch Valley Food Development Inc.
Honey Roasted Peanuts, net wt. 11 oz.., packed in a clear plastic bag. Ingredients: peanuts, sugar, peanut and/or canola and/or cottonseed oil, honey, salt, modified potato starch, xanthan gum. Allergen info: peanut and soy ingredients. Also states that facility also processes products containing, milk and wheat ingredients. Distributed by: Dutch Valley Food Distributors Inc., Myerstown, PA 17067.
Reason: Honey Roasted Peanuts were recalled due to undeclared milk (lactose) and wheat (wheat starch) allergens in the ingredient statement.
2013-10-23Class II· GA
Talenti Gelato
Talenti German Chocolate Cake Gelato, One Pint (473 mL), Crafted By: Talenti, Marietta, GA 30062.
Reason: Product contains undeclared Allergen; Almonds.
2013-10-23Class I· NY
Wegmans Food Markets
Wegmans Bakery Mini Muffins APPLE CINNAMON, NET WT 14 OZ (397g) , UPC 77890 18951 --- Baked By Wegmans Food Markets Inc., Rochester, NY 14603
Reason: The Apple Cinnamon Mini Muffins contain undeclared soy, a known allergen.
2013-10-23Class I· PA
Hartleys Potato Chip Company Inc
Hartley's Potato Chips Salt & Vinegar 4.5 oz and 2.5 oz bags Hartley's Potato Chip Co., Inc, Lewistown, PA Ingredients: potatoes, vegetable shortening, salt, lactose, sodium diacetate, salt, malic acid, sodium citrate, with not more than 2% silicon dioxide and partially hydrogenated soybean and/or cottonseed oil.
Reason: Undeclared lactose (milk) in seasoning sub-ingredient used in the manufacturing of Hartley's Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips.
2013-10-09Class III· VT
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
Tully's House Blend Decaffeinated K-Cup¿ Packs (12-ct retail box) Product Code: 8803; UPC: 099555088038
Reason: Individual regular (caffeinated) K-Cup packs were packaged inside multiunit Decaffeinated retail boxes.
2013-10-09Class III· VT
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
Tullys¿ House Blend Coffee 12-ct K-Cup¿ packs; Product Code: 8802 (Case of 6 - 12 count retail boxes) UPC: 10099555088028
Reason: Individual regular (caffeinated) K-Cup packs were packaged inside multiunit Decaffeinated retail boxes.
2013-10-09Class II· NE
Novartis Consumer Health
Benefiber Non-Thickening Powder, Sugar Free, packaged in the following configurations: (1) 2.8-oz. (20 servings) bottles, UPC 300670044206; (2) 4.6-oz. (32 servings) bottles, UPC 300670044329; (3) 5.4-oz. (38 servings) bottles, UPC 300670044381; (4) 8.6-oz. (62 servings) bottles, UPC 300670044626; (5) 12.3-oz. (90 servings) bottles, UPC 300670044909; (6) 16.7-oz. (125 servings) bottles, UPC 300670044831; (7) 1.6-lb. (190 servings) bottles, UPC 300670044190; (8) 20.2-oz .(125+25=150 servings) bottles, UPC 300670174590; (9) 10.3-oz. (62+13=75 servings) bottles, UPC 300670175757; (10) Bulk .12-oz. (1 serving) stick pack, UPC 300679999996; (11) 3.45-oz. boxes containing 28/0.12-oz. stick packs, UPC 300670030285; and (12) 4.19-oz. boxes containing 28+6/0.12-oz. stick packs, UPC 300670030346. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622. Made in France.
Reason: The products are being recalled due to the receipt of a relatively high number of consumer complaints.
2013-10-09Class II· NE
Novartis Consumer Health
Benefiber Fiber Supplement Plus Calcium, Orange Natural Flavor, Sugar Free, packaged in 10.76-oz (48 Servings) bottles, UPC 300670108489. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622. Made in France.
Reason: The products are being recalled due to the receipt of a relatively high number of consumer complaints.
2013-10-09Class II· NE
Novartis Consumer Health
Benefiber Fiber Drink Mix, Kiwi Strawberry, Sugar Free, packaged in 5.0-oz. boxes containing 24/0.21-oz. stick packs, UPC 300670106249. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622. Made in France.
Reason: The products are being recalled due to the receipt of a relatively high number of consumer complaints.
2013-10-09Class II· NE
Novartis Consumer Health
Benefiber Fiber Drink Mix, Cherry Pomegranate, Sugar Free, packaged in 5.0-oz. boxes containing 24/0.21-oz. stick packs, UPC 300670107246. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622. Made in France.
Reason: The products are being recalled due to the receipt of a relatively high number of consumer complaints.
2013-10-09Class II· NE
Novartis Consumer Health
Benefiber Plus Heart Health Non-Thickening Powder, Sugar Free, packaged in 6.4-oz (48 servings) bottles, UPC 300673002487. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622. Made in France.
Reason: The products are being recalled due to the receipt of a relatively high number of consumer complaints.
2013-10-09Class II· NE
Novartis Consumer Health
Benefiber Fiber Supplement, Orange Natural Flavor, Non-Thickening Powder, Sugar Free, packaged in 5.7-oz. (35 servings) bottles, UPC 300670068356, 9.4-oz (58 servings) bottles, UPC 300670068585, and 18.7-oz. (115 servings) bottles, UPC 300670068158. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, Made in France.
Reason: The products are being recalled due to the receipt of a relatively high number of consumer complaints.
2013-10-02Class II· CA
Taylor Farms Retail, Inc.
Sensations Asian Supreme Salad Kit; 220 g/7.8 oz. Product os USA/Produit des E. U. A. Taylor Farms, Salinas, CA 93901
Reason: Canadian product only - Sensations Spinach salad kit was packed in Sensations Asian Supreme Salad kit. The spinach kit contains feta cheese and milk is not listed on the ingredient statement as the source of the cheese as required by FALCPA.
2013-10-02Class II· VT
Blythedale Farm Inc.
Blythedale Farm Camembert Vermont, 7 oz wrapped disc in plastic cup UPC Code: 762713669027
Reason: Inadequate pasteurization
2013-10-02Class II· VT
Blythedale Farm Inc.
Blythedale Farm Farmstead Brie, 1 lb white wrapped disc UPC Code:
Reason: Inadequate pasteurization
2013-10-02Class II· VT
Blythedale Farm Inc.
Blythedale Farm Vermont Brie, 7 oz. wrapped disc in plastic cup UPC Code: 762713669010
Reason: Inadequate pasteurization
2013-10-02Class II· UT
The Dannon Company, Inc
Dannon ACTIVIA¿ LIGHT Nonfat Yogurt Strawberry-Banana & Peach Flavor, 12 PACK of 4oz cups, Form fill seal 4oz cup
Reason: Dannon Company is recalling certain lots of ACTIVIA¿ LIGHT Nonfat Yogurt Strawberry/Banana & Peach Flavors due to the potential for mold.
2013-10-02Class II· WA
Snoqualmie Falls Candy Factory, LLC
Coconut Brittle's is labeled in parts: "***COCONUT BRITTLE***INGREDIENTS: Coconut (preserved with metabisulfate), white sugar, glucose, butter (cream, salt), vanilla, salt***".
Reason: Finished product labels declared butter or cream but milk is not listed.
2013-10-02Class II· WA
Snoqualmie Falls Candy Factory, LLC
Coconut Peanut Brittle's label is read in parts:"***COCONUT PEANUT BRITTLE***INGREDIENTS: Coconut (preserved with sodium metabisulfate), peanuts, white sugar, glucose, water, butter (cream, salt), vanilla, salt***Net Wt. 8 oz.***www.snofallscandy.com***Toll Free 1-888-636-CANDY***".
Reason: Finished product labels declared butter or cream but milk is not listed.
2013-10-02Class II· WA
Snoqualmie Falls Candy Factory, LLC
Almond Brittle's label is read in parts:"***ALMOND BRITTLE***INGREDIENTS: Sugar, corn syrup, almonds, brown sugar, butter (cream, salt), baking soda, salt. NO PRESERVATIVES ADDED***Net Wt. 8 oz.***www.snofallscandy.com***Toll Free 1-888-636-CANDY***".
Reason: Finished product labels declared butter or cream but milk is not listed.
2013-10-02Class II· WA
Snoqualmie Falls Candy Factory, LLC
Pecan Brittle's label is read in parts: "***PECAN BRITTLE***INGREDIENTS: Sugar, corn syrup, pecans, brown sugar, butter (cream, salt), baking soda, salt. NO PRESERVATIVES ADDED***Net Wt. 8 oz.***www.snofallscandy.com***Toll Free 1-888-636-CANDY***".
Reason: Finished product labels declared butter or cream but milk is not listed.
2013-10-02Class II· CA
Mothers Milk Bank
Human breast milk, pasteurized, 4 oz, in bottles; Pasteurized Human Milk,Hospital Grade Milk. Mother's Milk Bank 751 S. Bascom Abe.San Jose, CA 95128
Reason: Human Breast milk was collected from a donor that tested reactive for Hepatitis B in a screening test.
2013-10-02Class II· CA
Semifreddi's Inc.
Chocolate Dipped Almond Biscotti, in various sizes, wrapped in plastic, with "Enjoy By" dates prior to 091614, manufactured by Semifreddi's Inc, Alameda, CA. Product Size and UPC codes: 0.65 oz., case of 100 units 758843915943 0.89 oz., tub of 22 units 758843916001 1.3 oz., box of 4 units 758843915745 1.3 oz., box of 12 units 758843915967 1.3 oz., case of 50 units 758843915905
Reason: Semifreddi's Almond Biscotti and Semifreddi's Chocolate Dipped Almond Biscotti are being recalled due to undeclared allergens, milk and soy; butter did not list milk as a subingredient; lecithin did not list soy as a subingredient.
2013-10-02Class II· CA
Semifreddi's Inc.
Almond Biscotti, 1 oz. and 0.5 oz. wrapped in plastic, with "Enjoy By dates prior to 091614, manufactured by Semifreddi's Inc, Alameda, CA. Product size and UPC codes 0.5 oz., case of 100 units 758843915936, 1.0 oz., box of 4 units 758843915738 , 1.0 oz., box of 12 units 758843915950, 1.0 oz., case of 50 units 758843915752,
Reason: Semifreddi's Almond Biscotti and Semifreddi's Chocolate Dipped Almond Biscotti are being recalled due to undeclared allergens, milk and soy; butter did not list milk as a subingredient; lecithin did not list soy as a subingredient.
2013-10-02Class I· PA
Irene's Bakery & Gourmet Kitchen, Inc.
Irene's Black & White Cookies, 8 oz. (226.4g) All Natural. Ingredients: Sugar, wheat flour, water, eggs, canola oil, unmodified food starch, corn syrup, vegetable fat, cocoa powder processed with alkali, mono and diglycerides, sea salt, sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, mono calcium phosphate, soy lecithin, natural flavors. May contain traces of tree nuts. Manufactured by Irene's Bakery and Gourmet Kitchen, Bensalem, PA.
Reason: Undeclared whey powder (milk allergen) sub-ingredient of chocolate confectionery coating used in manufacturing of Black & White Cookies.
2013-10-02Class II· NY
Restaurant Depot
JAMES FARM brand CUT GREEN BEANS (EJOTES CORTADOS), FRESH FROZEN, NET WT. 32 OZ. (2 LBS.) 907 g, UPC 7 60695 01004 2, PRODUCT OF POLAND -- Distributed by RD/JET, LLC 15-24 132nd Street, College Point, NY 11356 --- Product is harvested, sorted, graded, washed, cut/processed and blanched before snap freezing and packing. The cut green beans are instantly quick frozen (IQF) and packaged in a pre-printed sealed plastic bag, 2 lbs. of product per bag, 12 - 2 lbs. bags per master carton.
Reason: The product was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on private laboratory testing.
2013-10-02Class II· CA
American Nut Company
Fancy Mixed Nuts (25lbs), Mixed Nuts (25lbs), and Super King Fancy Mixed Nuts (25lbs)
Reason: American Nuts is recalling Mixed Nuts because they may contain undeclared wheat allergen.
2013-10-02Class III· CA
Healthmaxx Global Inc.
Max Probiotic-90 tablets UPC 6 65176 30625 9***Dietary Supplement Product labeling reads in part:"*DIETARY SUPPLEMENT***Manufactured for:HealthMax Products Inc. Altadena, CA 91001
Reason: In response to a FDA inspection, the firm initiated this voluntary recall of various dietary supplements due to the following problems of mislabeling: 1) product named on the label is not actual product contained; 2)ingredients listed are not actual ingredients contained.
2013-10-02Class III· CA
Healthmaxx Global Inc.
Max LUNG AID Extra Strength 100 capsules Dietary Supplement Product labeling reads in part:"*DIETARY SUPPLEMENT 100 capsules***Manufactured for:HealthMax Products Inc. Altadena, CA 91001***".UPC 0 65176 26289 8
Reason: In response to a FDA inspection, the firm initiated this voluntary recall of various dietary supplements due to the following problems of mislabeling: 1) product named on the label is not actual product contained; 2)ingredients listed are not actual ingredients contained.
2013-10-02Class III· CA
Healthmaxx Global Inc.
Max Blood Sugar Defense 150 tablets Dietary Supplement Product labeling reads in part:"*DIETARY SUPPLEMENT 150 tablets***Manufactured for:HealthMax Products Inc. Altadena, CA 91001***".UPC 6 65176 52047 1
Reason: In response to a FDA inspection, the firm initiated this voluntary recall of various dietary supplements due to the following problems of mislabeling: 1) product named on the label is not actual product contained; 2)ingredients listed are not actual ingredients contained.
2013-10-02Class III· CA
Healthmaxx Global Inc.
MAX Brand CoQ-10, 780mg, 300 Count Capsules. Product labeling reads in part:"MAX CoQ-10 80 mg***DIETARY SUPPLEMENT 300 Capsules***6 65176 25166 5***Manufactured in FDA Approved Facility for:HealthMax Products Inc. Altadena, CA 91001***".
Reason: In response to a FDA inspection, the firm initiated this voluntary recall of various dietary supplements due to the following problems of mislabeling: 1) product named on the label is not actual product contained; 2)ingredients listed are not actual ingredients contained.
2013-10-02Class III· CA
Healthmaxx Global Inc.
Dietary Supplements Under the Same Formulation, Labeled and Packaged as the Following: MAX Brand SOY ISOFLAVONES, 90 Count Capsules; MAX Brand ULTRA PROBIOTICS, 90 Count Capsules Product labeling reads in part:"MAX SOY ISOFLAVONES MENOPAUSE SUPPORT**DIETARY SUPPLEMENT 90 CAPSULES***6 65176 53126 2***Manufactured for:HealthMax Products Inc. Altadena, CA 91001***". Product labeling reads in part:"MAX ULTRA PROBIOTICS***90 Capsules Dietary Supplement***6 65176 30625 9***Manufactured in FDA Approved Facility for:HealthMax Products Inc. Altadena, CA 91001***".
Reason: In response to a FDA inspection, the firm initiated this voluntary recall of various dietary supplements due to the following problems of mislabeling: 1) product named on the label is not actual product contained; 2)ingredients listed are not actual ingredients contained.
2013-10-02Class III· CA
Healthmaxx Global Inc.
MAX Brand RESVERATROL, 120 Count Capsules. Product labeling reads in part:"MAX RESVERATROL***Dietary Supplement 120 CAPSULES***Manufactured in FDA Approved Facility for:HealthMax Products Inc. Altadena, CA 91001***0 65176 30325 6".
Reason: In response to a FDA inspection, the firm initiated this voluntary recall of various dietary supplements due to the following problems of mislabeling: 1) product named on the label is not actual product contained; 2)ingredients listed are not actual ingredients contained.
2013-10-02Class III· CA
Healthmaxx Global Inc.
MAX Brand Organic OPC69, 300 Count Capsules Product labeling reads in part:"MAX ORGANIC OPC69 MAXIMUM STRENGTH***DIETARY SUPPLEMENT 300 Capsules***0 65176 51257 3***Manufactured in FDA Approved Facility for:HealthMax Products Inc. Altadena, CA 91001***".
Reason: In response to a FDA inspection, the firm initiated this voluntary recall of various dietary supplements due to the following problems of mislabeling: 1) product named on the label is not actual product contained; 2)ingredients listed are not actual ingredients contained.
2013-10-02Class III· CA
Healthmaxx Global Inc.
MAX Brand Organic OPC31 Grapeseed Extract, 200 Count Capsules. Product labeling reads in part:"MAX Organic OPC31 Grapeseed Extract***NEW WITH BLUEBERRY***Dietary Supplement 200 CAPSULES***Manufactured in FDA Approved Facility for:HealthMax Products Inc. Altadena, CA 91001***".
Reason: In response to a FDA inspection, the firm initiated this voluntary recall of various dietary supplements due to the following problems of mislabeling: 1) product named on the label is not actual product contained; 2)ingredients listed are not actual ingredients contained.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.