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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

2013-09-25Class II· MD

American Yeast Corporation

Liquid Yeast Cream, Bulk, in tanker truck quantities, refrigerated 33F-45F

Reason: Bulk liquid yeast is contaminated with Salmonella.

2013-09-25Class II· PR

Lucy's Kitchen, Inc.

"***SUPERBUDIN"

Reason: Undeclared allergens: wheat. and soy One of the ingredients is "Super Pan" that contains wheat as a sub-ingredient. The coconut milk is another ingredient that contains "soy lecithin" and it is undeclared.

2013-09-25Class II· PR

Lucy's Kitchen, Inc.

"***SUPERPAN***Tu Pan Natural***"

Reason: Undeclared allergens: wheat. The list of ingredients declare "semolina durum" but not the common name "wheat".

2013-09-25Class I· MA

Cains Foods L.P.

Olde Cape Cod Chipotle Ranch dressing, 16 oz. Item Number: 90997-11630

Reason: Product may be labeled with an incorrect back panel label that does not declare the allergens milk and egg.

2013-09-25Class II· CA

Premier Foods, LLC

Artichoke Pecorino Sauce, 16 fl. oz., 12 jars/case

Reason: Premier Foods is recalling Williams-Sonoma flavored sauces due to undeclared soy allergens (hydrolyzed soy protein).

2013-09-25Class I· CA

Premier Foods, LLC

Tagine Sauce, 16 fl. oz., 12 jars/case

Reason: Premier Foods is recalling Williams-Sonoma flavored sauces due to undeclared milk and wheat allergens.

2013-09-25Class I· CA

G. Debbas Chocolatier, Inc.

Professor Zim Zam's Extraordinary Sweets; Dark Chocolate with Orange; All Natural, 55% Cocoa; Net Wt. 0.35 oz (9.9g) Go Picnic: Distributed by Go Picnic Brands, Chicago, IL 60613; Made in USA

Reason: Two consumer complaints of allergic reactions for Zim Zam products packed in a picnic type lunch that declares it is vegan. G. Debbas Chocolatier does not claim that their product facility is vegan, as they do make product that contain milk.

2013-09-25Class I· CA

G. Debbas Chocolatier, Inc.

Professor Zim Zam's Extraordinary Sweets; Dark Chocolate with Rice Crisps; All Natural, 55% Cocoa; Net Wt. 0.35 oz (9.9g) Go Picnic: Distributed by Go Picnic Brands, Chicago, IL 60613; Made in USA

2013-09-25Class I· CA

G. Debbas Chocolatier, Inc.

Professor Zim Zam's Extraordinary Sweets; Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt; All Natural, 55% Cocoa; Net Wt. 0.35 oz (9.9g) Go Picnic: Distributed by Go Picnic Brands, Chicago, IL 60613; Made in USA

2013-09-25Class I· CA

Premier Foods, LLC

40-Clove Garlic Chicken Braising Base, 24.5oz, 12 jars/case

Reason: Premier Foods is recalling Williams-Sonoma flavored sauces due to undeclared milk and wheat allergens.

2013-09-25Class I· CA

Premier Foods, LLC

Meyer Lemon Braising Base, 1lb. 8.5 oz, 12 jars/case

Reason: Premier Foods is recalling Williams-Sonoma flavored sauces due to undeclared milk, soy (hydrolyzed soy protein), and wheat allergens.

2013-09-25Class II· OR

Tasty Bake Inc

Frozen dough balls are sold under brand name Winco or Tasty Bake: Item # 04018 is 17 oz wheat dough ball, Winco brand, individually wrapped in plastic bag with label for retail use, UPC 0 31693 04018 9; Item # 00518 is 17 oz white dough ball, Winco brand, individually wrapped in plastic bag with label for retail use, UPC 0 31693 00518 8; Item # 00520 is Tasty Bake original 20 oz dough ball, BULK packed with 30 individual plastic bags per case for food service use,UPC 0 31693 00520 1; Item # 00525 is Tasty Bake original 25 oz dough ball, BULK packed with 24 individual plastic bags per case for food service use, UPC 0 31693 00525 6; Item # 00530 is Tasty Bake original 30 oz dough ball, BULK packed with 20 individual plastic bags per case for food service use,UPC 0 31693 00530 0. The Winco's label is read in parts: "***Pizza Dough***Roll out crust to desired size***Top with favorite toppings***Baked at 400F for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown***". The Cooking instructions is labeled in parts: "***CRUST & DOUGH HANDLING***DOUGH BALLS***Cooking Guidelines for Dough Balls***Deck***Oven Temp 450-475F***Cook time 12-18 minutes****Conveyor***Oven Temp 500F***Cook time 5-9 minutes***Convection***Oven Temp 400-425F***Cook time 7-12 minutes***Tasty Bake, Inc.***1945 8th Street***Baker City, OR 97814***(800) 753-2112***(541) 523-5323***Fax: (541) 523-4764***

Reason: Frozen dough ball was processed with Baker City (Oregon) water and it has a potential to be contaminated with Cryptosporidium. The Boil Water Notice was issued on 7/31/13 by Baker County and Baker City officials in Oregon

2013-09-25Class III· HI

New Dream Team

Fresh Basil (Sweet Hawaiian and Thai) New Dream Team Inc. HI

Reason: State of HI issued Cease and Desist Order to grower of basil for positive sample results for pesticides not allowed on basil.

2013-09-25Class II· AK

Mike's Quality Meats, Inc.

Frozen Hot Smoked Vacuum Packed Salmon

Reason: Frozen Hot Smoked Vacuum-Packed Salmon packaged in 1.5 lb packages is being recalled due to missing information on the label. Specifically, "Important: Keep Frozen Until Used. Thaw under Refrigerated immediately before use". Failure to provide instructions on the label for proper storage and handling of the product can cause Clostridium botulinum to grow and produce toxin.

2013-09-18Class II· NC

New Sun Inc

New Sun Immune 101, Dietary Supplement 360 Capsule bottles and 100 capsule bottles, New Sun, Inc, Hendersonville NC 28792 1-800-544-0777 www.newsun.net product No. 74-0

Reason: Positive E.coli

2013-09-18Class II· NC

New Sun Inc

New Sun JLB Combination, Dietary Supplement, 100 capsule bottle, New Sun, Inc., Hendersonville, NC 1-800-544-0777 www.newsun.net Product No. 78-1

Reason: Positive E.coli

2013-09-18Class I· PA

Reaction Nutrition LLC

Clinical LIVE Dietary Supplement Immune Support 694.325 mg 90 capsules Distributed by Reaction Nutrition, LLC., Carnegie, PA.

Reason: The product contained an undeclared allergen, Colostrum, which is considered a dairy product and therefore requires an allergen statement on the label.

2013-09-18Class I· CA

KDK Management, Inc., dba Bubbles Baking Co.

First Street Coffee Cake Muffins (S 45398) 4 count 14 oz. UPC 0 4151210848 8

Reason: Bubbles Baking Co. is recalling coffee cake muffins because it may contain undeclared pecan nuts.

2013-09-18Class II· NH

Stonyfield Farm

Stonyfield Organic O Soy Yogurt Strawberry , 6 oz.cup, Refrigerated USPC code: 05215900603

Reason: Coliform level exceeds product specification

2013-09-11Class I· PA

Saratoga Therapeutics, LLC

ebA*(TM) Multivitamin Supplement, 180 tablets in plastic bottles, Distributed by Saratoga Therapeutics, LLC, North Wales, PA.

Reason: The recall was initiated due to discovery of the presence of milk components (milk protein(s) and lactose) despite labeling that incorrectly states it is free of milk components.

2013-09-11Class III· CO

Justin'S Nut Butter

Chocolate Hazelnut Butter 16oz Jar (Unit UPC 894455000490, Case UPC 894455000612)

Reason: Justin's has initiated a voluntary recall of certain lots of its Maple Almond Butter 16oz jars and its Chocolate Hazelnut Butter 16oz jars due to the presence of foreign metallic fragments in unpackaged nut butter.

2013-09-11Class III· CO

Justin'S Nut Butter

Maple Almond Butter 16 oz Jar (Unit USPC 894455000322, Case USPC 894455002135)

Reason: Justi's has initiated a voluntary recall of certain lots of its Maple Almond Butter 16oz jars and its Chocolate Hazelnut Butter 16oz jars due to the presence of foreign metallic fragments in unpackaged nut butter.

2013-09-11Class III· HI

Crown Pacific Int'L Llc

Hawaii Fresh Sweet Basil Hawaii Fresh Thai Basil product of the USA Crown Pacific International, Inc. Hilo, HI

Reason: State of Hawaii Issued a Cease and Desist Order to grower of basil for positive sample results for pesticides not allowed on basil.

2013-09-11Class III· NJ

Greenland Trading Corp

El Basham Weight 400 g Ingredients: Natural Apricot Juice, Glucose, Sugar, Oil. Made by: For the Owner of the Trade Mark ABU Ode h Bros Co. Amok St. Aman -Jordan Tel +962 6 4914961 Fax +962 6 4907878 Remaining information is in Arabic.

Reason: Kamar Deen AL Basham Apricot Dried Paste does not declare product identity in English.

2013-09-11Class I· NJ

Dove Chocolate Discoveries Llc

Dove Chocolate Discoveries Fruit Collection Dark Chocolate - Covered Cranberries, Blueberries, Cherries Net Wt. 18 oz. Distributed by Dove Chocolate Discoveries, LLC A subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated Hackettstown, NJ 07840-1503 USA Item #3265D Each 18 oz box of mislabeled Fruit Collection contains two clear 8 oz polypropylene bags, labeled DK CINN ALMOND .

Reason: Cinnamon Dusted Dark Chocolate Almonds (Item Number: 3059D) were packaged in boxes labeled Fruit Collection (Item Number: 3265D), a mix of Dark Chocolate-Covered Cranberries, Blueberries, and Cherries.

2013-09-11Class II· NC

The Seafood Exchange Of Fla

H-E-B Jumbo Butterfly Shrimp-10.5 oz Box, 20 units per case

Reason: Cartons of this product have been found to contain coconut shrimp. Coconut is not listed as an ingredient.

2013-09-11Class III· CA

La Terra Fina USA, Inc.

Chunky Spinach Artichoke and Parmesan Dip: Gluten Free, Trans Fat Free. Net WT. 10 oz., (.625 lb,284g Made with real cream cheese. Plastic square tub La Terra Fina Union City, CA 94587

Reason: One lot Spinach Artichoke & Parmesan dip contains the ingredient and nutrition information for Caramelized onion dip. Both dips have the same allergens statement - Milk, Soy and Egg.

2013-09-11Class III· WI

Potters Fine Foods, LLC

Potter's Crackers, Classic White, Net Wt 5 ounces, UPC 6 80569 15877 2, Potters Fine Foods LLC, 100 S. Baldwin, Madison WI 53703., Ingredients, Wheat Flour, Milk, Butter, Cracked Wheat, Sugar, Crystal Salt, Baking Powder, Black Pepper. Allergen Information: wheat, dairy & tree nuts.

Reason: Potters Fine Foods LLC are recalling Potter's Crackers Classic White because of cross contamination with a Basil Walnut Presto Cracker dough. Even though there is an allergen statement on the Classic White tag for tree nuts, we initiated a voluntary recall. All 109 packages were accounted for.

2013-09-11Class III· UT

Thrive Foods LLC

THRIVE 6 Grain Pancake Mix; There are two unit sizes: (1) 4 lb. #10/gallon can (6.03x 7.02) (the "Gallon Cans"); and (2) 1.17 lb. Pull-Top Pantry Cans (4.01x 5.08) (the "Pantry Cans"). Both units are packaged in metal cans. The Pantry Can has a metal pull-top lid and the Gallon Can has a metal lid that must be opened by a can opener. (1) The Gallon Cans may be ordered as single units or in six (6) can cases. (2) The Pantry Cans may be ordered as single units or in ten (10) can cases.

Reason: Thrive Foods is recalling certain lots of its 64 and 72 ounce cans of THRIVE 6 Grain Pancake Mix because this product contains ingredients that react over time and increase the pressure inside the can, which may cause cans to expand or bulge and increase the risk of sudden release of the pancake mix when the can is opened and could pose the risk of injury.

2013-09-11Class I· NE

Conagra Inc

Kroger Break 'N Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, refrigerated dough, packaged in 16.0 oz. plastic package.

Reason: Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Dough (refrigerated) is packaged in Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough packaging. Peanuts or peanut butter are not listed on the ingredient list or allergen statement.

2013-09-11Class I· NJ

Zip International Group LLC.

Baltic Sprats in Spicy Brine Net Wt. 15.8 oz. Prod. of Latvia Distributed by Zip International Group LLC 160 Raritan Center Parkway Unit #6 Edison NJ 08837 T 732-225-3600 UPC 4750217602547

Reason: Baltic Sprats in Spicy Brine may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

2013-09-11Class I· PA

The Warrell Corporation

Chocolate covered raisinsin 4 oz flexible bags labeled in part "***Pennsylvania Dutch Candies***Chocolate Covered Raisins***NET WT 4 OZ (113g)***Packed for Pennsylvania Dutch Candies Camp Hill, PA***Manufactured In A Facility That Also Processes Peanuts***".

Reason: Chocolate Covered Peanuts were mislabeled with Chocolate Covered Raisins label; therefore Peanut Allergen is not identified. Affected consignees were contacted in November, 2012.

2013-09-11Class II· OK

Tortilleria Lupita, Inc.

Tortillas Lupita Flour Tortillas, Net Wt. 23oz, Manufactured By Tortilleria Lupita, 235 SW 25th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73109

Reason: The product is being recalled for undeclared soy lecithin and soybean oil.

2013-09-11Class II· NH

Contoocook Creamery

Butter (salted). 8oz round clear plastic tub and 5 gallon pail. UPC Code 7 93573 09802 3.

Reason: Elevated coliform and standard plate count.

2013-09-11Class I· NY

Terrafina

1) terrafina Natural Roasted Unsalted Pistachios, Net wt. 10 oz (283g) UPC 847938103201, 2) terrafina Natural California Unsalted Pistachios, Net wt. 13 oz (368g) UPC 847938063208, 3) terrafina Natural California Unsalted Pistachios, Net wt. 18 oz (510g) UPC 847938032051, 4) terrafina Natural California Unsalted Pistachios, Net wt. 20 oz (567 g) UPC 847938073207, 5) terrafina Natural California Unsalted Pistachios, Net wt. 7 oz (198g) UPC 847938003204.

Reason: Potential Salmonella contamination.

2013-09-11Class I· NY

Terrafina

1) terrafina Natural Roasted Salted Pistachios, Net wt. 2.25 oz(63g) UPC 847938032112, 2) terrafina Natural Roasted Salted Pistachios, Net wt. 10 oz (283g) UPC 8497938103218, 3) terrafina Natural California Salted Pistachios, Net wt. 13 oz (368g) UPC 847938063215, 4) terrafina Natural California Salted Pistachios, Net wt. 18 oz (510 g) UPC 847938032150, 5) terrafina Natural California Salted Pistachios, Net wt. 20 oz (568g) UPC 847938073214), 6) terrafina Natural Roasted Salted Pistachios, Net wt. 7 oz (198g) UPC 847938003211.

Reason: Potential Salmonella contamination.

2013-09-04Class II· PA

Custom Co-Pak, LLC

Long Life Premium Organic Green Tea with Lemongrass, packages of 18 tea bags, (27 grams/.95 ounces)

Reason: Recall is being conducted based on a finding of possible contamination by the supplier of the firm's lemongrass.

2013-09-04Class II· PA

Custom Co-Pak, LLC

Garbanzo Iced Lemon Grass Ginger Tea 3 oz foil portion packs

Reason: Recall is being conducted based on a finding of possible contamination by the supplier of the firms lemongrass.

2013-09-04Class III· ID

Global Juices & Fruits LLC

Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Quinoa Distributed by Nature's Earthly Choice Eagle, ID 83616 Product of Bolivia a) Net Wt 2 lbs. - UPC 897034002267 b) Net Wt 4 lbs.- UPC 897034002021 packaged in re-sealable bags

Reason: Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Quinoa may contain sand and grit.

2013-09-04Class II· NC

Ann's House of Nuts, Inc

Daily Chef, Tropical Fruit & Nut Blend, 44oz plastic bags, Distributed by SAMs West, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716.

Reason: Undeclared ingredient; Yellow #5 & #6.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.