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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
2013-10-02Class III· CA
Healthmaxx Global Inc.
MAX Brand Organic Blueberry, 100 Count Capsules Product labeling reads in part:"MAX Organic Blueberry***Dietary Supplement 100 CAPSULES***6 65176 62165 9***Manufactured in FDA Approved Facility for:HealthMax Products Co. 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 Nitric Oxide Enhance, 90 Count Capsules Product labeling reads in part:"MAX Nitric Oxide Enhance***DIETARY SUPPLEMENT 90 Capsules***0 65176 55958 5***Manufactured in FDA Approved Facility for:HealthMax Products Co. 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 LUNG AID, 100 Count Capsules; MAX Brand POMEGRANATE, 100 Count Capsules. Product labeling reads in part:"MAX LUNG AID Extra Strength Dietary Supplement 100 CAPSULES***0 65176 26289 8***HealthMax Products Inc. Altadena, CA 91001***". Product labeling reads in part:"MAX POMEGRANATE DIETARY SUPPLEMENT 100 CAPSULES***0 65176 30266 2***Manufactured in FDA Approved Facility For:HealthMax Products Co. 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 LIVER STRONG, 200 Count Capsules Product labeling reads in part:"MAX LIVER STRONG CoQ10***Dietary Supplement 200 Capsules***6 65176 32608 0***Manufactured in FDA Approved Facility for:HealthMax Products Co. 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 GOUT AID, 130 Count Tablets Product labeling reads in part:"MAX GOUT AID***Dietary Supplement 130 Tablets***6 0 65176 26512 7***HealthMax Products Co. 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 CoQ10, 90 Count Capsules Product labeling reads in part:"MAX CoQ10***DIETARY SUPPLEMENT 90 Capsules***6 65176 30162 9***Manufactured in FDA Approved Facility for:HealthMax Products Co. 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 Stem Cell Enhance, 1.0 fl. oz. Product labeling reads in part:"MAX Stem Cell Enhance***1.0fl. oz(30ml)***".
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: LIVERAID, 200 Count Softgels; LIVER AID, 200 Count Softgels; MAX Brand LIVER STRONG, 200 Count Softgels. Product labeling reads in part:"LIVERAID***Dietary Supplement 200 Softgels***6 65176 82031 1***Manufactured in FDA Approved Facility For:HealthMax Products Co. Altadena, CA 91001***". Product labeling reads in part:"LIVER AID***DIETARY SUPPLEMENT 200 Softgels***6 65176 02434***Manufactured in FDA Approved Facility for:HealthMax Products Co. Altadena, CA 91001***". Product labeling reads in part:"MAX LIVER STRONG***Dietary Supplment 200 Softgels***0 65176 06068 5***Manufactured in FDA Approved GMP Facility for:HealthMax Products Co. 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.
Hyper II LECITHIN, 100 Count Softgels. Product labeling reads in part:"Hyper II LECITHIN***Dietary Supplement 100 Softgels***6 65176 01115 3***Manufactured for:HealthMax Products Co. 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 II· CA
Healthmaxx Global Inc.
Hyper II DHA/EPA, 100 Count Softgels. Product labeling reads in part:"Hyper II DHA/EPA Refined Deep Sea Fish Oil 50% DHA - 30% EPA***Dietary Supplement 100 Softgels***6 65176 05274 3***Manufactured for:HealthMax Products Co. 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 II· CA
Healthmaxx Global Inc.
MAX Brand Bio-Cell Collagen II, 100 Count Softgels Product labeling reads in part:"MAX Bio-Cell CollagenII Dietary Supplement 100 Softgels*** 0 65176 08108 6***Manufactured for:HealthMax Products Co. 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 BRAZILIAN BEE PROPOLIS, 180 Count Softgels Product labeling reads in part:"MAX***BRAZILIAN BEE PROPOLIS DIETARY SUPPLEMENT 180 Softgels***6 65176 31465 0***Manufactured For:HealthMax Products Co. 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 I· CA
Healthmaxx Global Inc.
MAX Brand SUPER SELENIUM 250, 180 Count Tablets Product labeling reads in part:"MAX SUPER SELENIUM 250 ***Dietary Supplement 180 Tablet***0 65176 06756 1***Manufactured in FDA Approved Facility For:HealthMax Products Co. 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 LIVERAID, 200 Count Bottle. Product labeling reads in part:"MAX LIVERAID Dietary Supplement 200 Counts***6 65176 35168 6***Manufactured in FDA Approved Facility For:HealthMax Products Co. 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 Supplement labeled and packaged under the following: LIVERAID, 200 Count Softgels; LIVER AID, 200 Count Softgels; MAX Brand LIVER STRONG 200 Count Softgels. Product labeling reads in part:"LIVERAID***Dietary Supplement 200 Softgels***6 65176 82031 1***Manufactured in FDA Approved Facility For:HealthMax Products Co. Altadena, CA 91001***". Product labeling reads in part:"LIVER AID***DIETARY SUPPLEMENT 200 Softgels***6 65176 02434 4***Manufactured in FDA Approved Facility For:HealthMax Products Co. Altadena, CA 91001***". Product labeling reads in part:"MAX LIVER STRONG Dietary Supplement 200 Softgels***0 65176 06068***Manufactured in FDA Approved Facility For:HealthMax Products Co. 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 Kidney Strong, 120 Count Tablets Product labeling reads in part:"MAX KIDNEY STRONG***Dietary Supplement 120 Tablets***6 65176 13427 2***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 Brand Glucosamine 1500 mg, Plus MSM + Vit D 200 Count Tablets Product labeling reads in part:"MAX Glucosamine 1500mg***200 Tablets***6 65176 60566 6***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 Glucosamine 1500 mg + MSM 400 mg, 300 Count Tablets. Product labeling reads in part:"MAX Triple Strength MOVE FREE Glucosamine 1500 mg + MSM 400 mg 300 Tablets***6 65176 36159 3***Manufactured in FDA Approved Facility for: HealthMax Products Co. 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 Glucosamine 1500 mg + MSM 400 mg, 120 Count Tablets. Product labeling reads in part:"MAX Triple Strength MOVE FREE Glucosamine 1500 mg + MSM 400 mg 120 Tablets***6 65176 08218 4***Manufactured in FDA Approved Facility for: HealthMax Products Co. 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 in the Following: MAX Brand Proste-Support, 150 Count Tablets. Product labeling reads in part:"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· VA
Shenandoah Growers, Inc.
Basil, fresh, Giant brand, packaged in 2.5 oz. package and labeled in part ***Distributed by FoodHold USA Landover, MD 20785***
Reason: Fresh basil may be adulterated with pesticides.
2013-10-02Class III· VA
Shenandoah Growers, Inc.
Fresh Herbs Everyday Basil, Shenandoah Growers brand, packaged in .75 oz; 2 oz.; and 2.5 oz. in 3 count and 6 count cardboard sleeves and labeled in part ***Shenandoah Growers Inc., Harrisonburg, Va 22802***
Reason: Fresh basil may be adulterated with pesticides.
2013-10-02Class II· IL
Gourmet Express Marketing, Inc.
Breaded, frozen shrimp packaged in plastic bags labeled in part: BREADED SHRIMP; NET WEIGHT; 2.0 LBS or 3 LBS
Reason: Packages of breaded shrimp failed to declare shellfish (shrimp) and wheat allergens.
2013-10-02Class II· IN
Maplehurst Bakeries, Inc.
Meijer 8 Inch Carrot Uniced Split Cake Layers (product is packed in bulk cartons of 24 units/paper bags lined with flexible blue plastic liner).
Reason: Product was found to contain foreign material, flexible plastic.
2013-10-02Class I· WI
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
spartan fresh selections american potato salad, Net Wt. 16 oz (1 LB) 454g. UPC 11213-90320.
Reason: One lot of Spartan Fresh Selections American Potato Salad has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2013-10-02Class I· CA
KDK Management, Inc., dba Bubbles Baking Co.
First Street Blueberry Muffins Loaf (S 45383), 16 oz., 12 trays/case, UPC 0 41512 10854 9.
Reason: Bubbles Baking Co. is recalling Blueberry muffins and Loaf cakes because they may contain undeclared milk and soy.
2013-10-02Class I· CA
KDK Management, Inc., dba Bubbles Baking Co.
First Street Blueberry Muffins (S 45395), 14 oz., 9 trays/case, UPC 0 4151210833 4
Reason: Bubbles Baking Co. is recalling Blueberry muffins and Loaf cakes because they may contain undeclared milk and soy.
2013-09-25Class I· FL
Tampa Maid Foods, Inc.
Frozen, 4/3 lb unlabeled bags contained in a master carton box labeled in part: "Portico Brand 4/3 lb 170585 Breaded Scallops***Net Wt 12 lb (5.44 kg)***Ingredients:Scallops, Bleached Wheat Flour, Water, Modified Corn Starch, Sugar, Yellow Corn Flour, Salt, Textured Soy Flour, Yeast, Dried Whole Eggs, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Partially Hydrogenized Soybean Oil, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hexametaphosphate. Contains: Wheat, Soy, Egg."
Reason: Incorrect Ingredient Labeling
2013-09-25Class III· NE
Novartis Consumer Health
Benefibre, Orange Creme Chewables, 36ct and 100ct chewable tablet bottles. Foreign labeling: Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc, Mississauga, ON.
Reason: The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible on the outer plastic bottle packaging.
2013-09-25Class III· NE
Novartis Consumer Health
Benefiber, Fiber Supplement, Assorted Fruit, Sugar Free, 100ct chewable tablets. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc, Parsippany, NJ.
Reason: The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible on the outer plastic bottle packaging.
2013-09-25Class III· NE
Novartis Consumer Health
Benefiber, Fiber Supplement, 72ct and 114 caplet bottles. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc, Parsippany, NJ.
Reason: The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible on the outer plastic bottle packaging.
2013-09-25Class III· NE
Novartis Consumer Health
Benefiber, Fiber Supplement, Orange Creme Chewables, Sugar Free, 36ct and 100ct chewable tablet bottles. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc, Parsippany, NJ.
Reason: The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible on the outer plastic bottle packaging.
2013-09-25Class III· NE
Novartis Consumer Health
Benefiber, Fiber plus Calcium Supplement, Wild Berry Chewables 90ct, sugar free, chewable tablets bottle. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc, Parsippany, NJ.
Reason: The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible on the outer plastic bottle packaging.
2013-09-25Class I· OH
JTM Provisions Co Inc
Bean & Cheese Burrito Filling, 10 lb bags Labeled in part "13210 B 1 77220 13:38 KEEP FROZEN BEAN & CHEESE BURRITO FILLING***INGREDIENTS: COOKED PINTO BEANS, WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE***SOYBEAN OIL***STARCH-MODIFIED, ONIONS, CHEESE SAUCE BASE***CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CHILI PEPPER, SALT, CHICKEN BASE***SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SPICE, CARAMEL COLOR DEHYDRATED, GARLIC, ANNATTTO EXTRACT." CONTAINS: Soy, Milk, Wheat JTM Food Group 200 Sales Dr. Harrison, OH 45030 Phone 800.626.2308.
Reason: Undeclared eggs in the product. The firm was notified by their customer that the product contains pasta. The pasta contains eggs which is not declared on the label.
2013-09-25Class II· PR
Jean's Cake
Coffee Cake: queso/manzana (cheese/apple)
Reason: Undeclared allergens: Yellow #5 and Yellow #6
2013-09-25Class II· PR
Jean's Cake
Coffee Cake: queso/fresa (cheese/strawberry)
Reason: Undeclared allergens: Yellow #5 and Yellow #6
2013-09-25Class II· PR
Jean's Cake
Coffee Cake: queso crema (creme cheese)
Reason: Undeclared allergens: Yellow #5 and Yellow #6
2013-09-25Class II· PR
Jean's Cake
Coffee Cake: queso/guava (cheese/guava)
Reason: Undeclared allergens: Yellow #5 and Yellow #6
2013-09-25Class II· TX
Combs Produce
Round Fresh Tomatoes sold in bulk boxes, 20 lbs
Reason: The product has the potential to be contaminated with E. coli 0157: H7.
2013-09-25Class II· MN
General Mills, Inc
Pills bury Cinnamon Rolls with Icing, CINNA BON, USPC 1800000501, 1800052230, 12.4 oz and 2-pack USPC 1800045675,2- 12.4 oz (351 G) CANS, NET WT 24.8 OZ (1 LB 8.8 OZ 703 G.
Reason: General Mills is recalling a limited quantity of refrigerated Pills bury Cinnamon Rolls with Icing. The dough may contain fragments from a broken piece of plastic on the production line.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.