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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
2013-09-04Class I· CA
Whole Foods Market
Blueberry Crostata, 1 pie Net. Wt. 1 lb. 6 oz (624 g) UPC: 0216733009993 Whole Foods Market Inc., Emeryville, CA 94608
Reason: Egg wash is used on the product and is not listed on the ingredient list or allergen statement.
2013-09-04Class I· CA
Whole Foods Market
Sour Cherry Crostata, 1 pie Net. Wt. 1 lb. 6 oz (624 g) Whole Foods Market Inc., Emeryville, CA 94608
Reason: Egg wash is used on the product and is not listed on the ingredient list or allergen statement.
2013-09-04Class III· PR
Quesos Vaca Negra, Inc.
"***Que sos VACA NEGRA***CAP AEZ***Libre DE Lactose y Hormona R-BST***Quesos Vaca Negra, Carr 492 km 0.1, Hatillo, PR***"
Reason: Positive test results for Generic E. coli
2013-09-04Class I· MI
Heeren Bros Inc
Cardboard BIN LABEL: 03808 LOT #: 09000101, MELON CANTALOUPE..., 80-90 CT , 07/22/13 cantaloupes themselves are not labeled.
Reason: Heeren Brothers Produce is recalling Athena cantaloupes distributed to small independent grocers in Michigan July 23-26, after routine testing by FDA found product contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly or others with weak immune systems. Healthy individuals may suffer short-term symptoms, such as
2013-09-04Class I· CA
See's Candies Inc.
See's Candies, Van Doren Dark Chocolate Blueberries; 8 oz. clear plastic packages. See's Candies Inc./See's Candy Shops Inc: South San Francisco, CA 94080/Los Angeles, CA 90016
Reason: Investigation into a consumer complaint revealed that "milk: had been erroneously omitted from the ingredient statement of Dark Chocolate covered Blueberries.
2013-09-04Class I· OH
Buurma Farms Inc
Buurma Farms Cilantro, fresh, 4 oz bunch, #4889 UPC 0 33383 80104 9
Reason: The firm was notified by one of their customers of a positive Listeria monocytogenes results they received from the Michigan Department of Agriculture.
2013-09-04Class I· TX
Whole Foods Market
Trois Comtois Morbier Cheese labeled as follows: Morbier Raw Milk PLU 293358; Morbier AOC Le Trois PLU 293608; Morbier Raw Milk French Cheese PLU 293358; and Morbier Les Trois Comtois PLU 293608, Whole Foods Market
Reason: The product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This recall is in response to the Trois Comtois in Poligny, France recall.
2013-09-04Class I
Les 3 Comtois
Morbier Les 3 Comtois, 11 lb. wheel; packaged in a cardboard case; one per case; refrigerated
Reason: FDA analysis of Morbier Semi-Soft Cheese (prior to entry) revealed the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes. Les 3 Comtois is recalling the cheese from the same lot that was allowed entry and further distributed in the US.
2013-09-04Class II· PR
D'Aqui Manufacturing Products, Corp., Dba Postres de Aqui
Tres Leches cake sold under the following brand names: 1) "****Tres Leches***Postres D'Aqui***D'Aqui Manufacturing Products Corp***Peso Neto 3oz***"; 2) "****Tres Leches***Fresh Star***Distribuido por Karelly's Food***PO Box 634 Sabana Seca PR 00952***Peso Neto 3 oz***"
Reason: Undeclared allergens: soy oil
2013-08-28Class II· OH
SensoryEffects Powder Systems
Maple flavored lipid-based inclusions. Maple NT-RF and Maple NT-MF, NET WT: 50 lbs, Ingredients: Sugar, vegetable oil (palm, palm kernel), wheat flour, cocoa powder, glucose, extractives of foenugreek, maple sugar, caramel color, soy lecithin. SensoryEffects¿¿ , 136 Fox Run Dr., Defiance, OH 43512
Reason: The firm was notified by a customer that a random sample from lot 2013-36707 tested positive for Salmonella.
2013-08-28Class II· WA
Harmony Chai
Acidified Tea in a glass bottle with a multi-colored, stick-on label that reads in part: " HARMONY Chai Decaffeinated Fresh brewed on Orcas Island, WA Rooibos Chai 22oz. (624,25ml)***Ingredients: water, Organic Raw Sugar, Rooibos Tea, cloves, cinnamon, Ginger, secret spices, citric Acid***7 94504 02431 9***" There is also a larger size with the same labeling except: "*** 64oz. (1892.70ml)***7 05105 01301 5***"
Reason: Product not properly processed
2013-08-28Class II· WA
Harmony Chai
Acidified Tea in a glass bottle with a multi-colored, stick-on label that reads in part: " HARMONY Chai concentrated Fresh brewed on Orcas Island, WA Black Spiced Chai 22oz. (650 ml)***Ingredients: water, Organic Raw Sugar, Black Tea, cloves, cinnamon, Ginger, secret spices, citric Acid***7 05105 01311 4***" There is also a larger size with the same labeling except: "*** 64oz. (1892.70ml)***7 05105 01301 5***"
Reason: Product not properly processed
2013-08-28Class III· FL
Green Core
Okami Fully Cooked Wild-Caught Lobster Roll with Avocado, in a 7oz plastic tray with lid, to be stored less than or equal to 40 degrees F.
Reason: The product was misbranded. Raw lobster meat (instead of cooked lobster meat) was used.
2013-08-28Class II· TX
Galveston Shrimp Company, Inc.
Texas Wild UPC, 10/15 WSO, Shrimp Headless Shell-on, IQF, Wild Caught, Product of USA, 20# Net Weight, Galveston Shrimp Co., Galveston, TX 77550
Reason: Foreign Material
2013-08-28Class II· TX
Galveston Shrimp Company, Inc.
Texas Wild UPC, 10/15 BSO, Shrimp Headless Shell-on, IQF, Wild Caught, Product of USA, 20# Net Weight, Galveston Shrimp Co., Galveston, TX 77550
Reason: Foreign Material
2013-08-28Class II· TX
Galveston Shrimp Company, Inc.
Texas Wild UPC, 16/20 WSO, Shrimp Headless Shell-on, IQF, Wild Caught, Product of USA 20# Net Weight, Galveston Shrimp Co., Galveston, TX 77550
Reason: Foreign Material
2013-08-28Class II· TX
Galveston Shrimp Company, Inc.
Texas Wild UPC, 16/20 BSO, Shrimp Headless Shell-on, IQF, Wild Caught, Product of USA, 20# Net Weight, Galveston Shrimp Co., Galveston, TX 77550
Reason: Foreign Material
2013-08-28Class II· TX
Galveston Shrimp Company, Inc.
Texas Wild UPC 16/25 BSO, Shrimp Headless Shell-on, IQF, Wild Caught, Product of USA, 20# Net Weight, Galveston Shrimp Co., Galveston, TX 77550
Reason: Foreign Material
2013-08-28Class II· TX
Galveston Shrimp Company, Inc.
Texas Wild UPC, 26/30 BSO, Shrimp Headless Shell-on, IQF, Wild Caught, Product of USA, 20# Net Weight, Galveston Shrimp Co., Galveston, Texas 77550
Reason: Foreign Material
2013-08-28Class II· TX
Galveston Shrimp Company, Inc.
Texas Wild UPC 31/40 BSO, Shrimp Headless Shell-on, IQF, Wild Caught, Product of USA 20# Net Weight, Galveston Shrimp Co., Galveston, Texas 77550
Reason: Foreign Material
2013-08-28Class II· TX
Galveston Shrimp Company, Inc.
Texas Wild UPC 41/50 BSO, Shrimp Headless Shell-on, IQF Wild Caught, Product of the USA 20# Net Weight, Galveston Shrimp Co., Galveston, Texas 77550
Reason: Foreign Material
2013-08-28Class II· TX
Galveston Shrimp Company, Inc.
Texas Wild UPC 51/60 BSO Shrimp Headless Shell-on IQF, Wild Caught, Product of the USA 20 # Net Weight, Galveston Shrimp Co., Galveston, TX 77550
Reason: Foreign Material
2013-08-28Class III· NJ
S & M International Inc
Grove Grow Notes Dried Mushroom, Net Wt. 200g/7 oz. packaged in plastic tray in plastic bag. UPC 6949682800734 Product of China Product label is in Chinese
Reason: Grove Grow Notes Dried Mushrooms contain undeclared sulfites at a level of 59 ppm.
2013-08-28Class I· TX
Whole Foods Market
Crave Brothers Les Freres cheese sold with labeling as: Les Freres, Crave Brothers Les Freres, Les Freres Wash Rind Product of USA, Crave Bros Les Freres, Crave Brothers Les Freres Cheese by Pound, Les Freres Crave Brothers, and Les Freres Crave Brothers PO-RK. Cheese was cut and wrapped.
Reason: Whole Foods Market announces that it is recalling Crave Brothers Les Freres cheese in response to a recall by the Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Company of Waterloo, Wisconsin. The cheese is being recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and o
2013-08-28Class I· PA
NuGo Nutrition HQ
NuGo Slim Espresso, 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy
Reason: Product may contain undeclared milk product
2013-08-28Class I· PA
NuGo Nutrition HQ
NuGo Slim Crunchy Peanut Butter, 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy
Reason: Product may contain undeclared milk product
2013-08-28Class I· PA
NuGo Nutrition HQ
NuGo Dark Pretzel 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy Non-Dairy
Reason: Product may contain undeclared milk product
2013-08-28Class I· PA
NuGo Nutrition HQ
NuGo Dark Peanut Butter Cup, 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy
Reason: Product may contain undeclared milk product
2013-08-28Class I· PA
NuGo Nutrition HQ
NuGo Dark Mint Chocolate Chip, 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy
Reason: Product may contain undeclared milk product
2013-08-28Class I· PA
NuGo Nutrition HQ
NuGo Dark Mocha, 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy
Reason: Product may contain undeclared milk product
2013-08-28Class I· PA
NuGo Nutrition HQ
NuGo Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy
Reason: Product may contain undeclared milk product
2013-08-28Class I· PA
NuGo Nutrition HQ
NuGo Free Carrot Cake, 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy
Reason: Product may contain undeclared milk product
2013-08-28Class I· PA
NuGo Nutrition HQ
NuGo Free Dark Chocolate Crunch, 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy
Reason: Product may contain undeclared milk product
2013-08-28Class I· PA
NuGo Nutrition HQ
NuGo Free Dark Chocolate Trail Mix Bar, 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy
Reason: Product may contain undeclared milk product
2013-08-28Class II· CA
Plum Inc
Plum Organics Mighty 4 Essential nutrition blend; Pumpkin Pomegranate Quinoa, Greek yogurt in 4 oz pouch. Six pouches per box. USDA Organic. Selling case UPC: 846675003454 Case USPC: 00846675003577 Distributed by Plum Inc., Emeryville, CA.
Reason: Intermittent ineffective hermetic seal on pouch package leading to potential spoilage after thermal processing of acidified product .
2013-08-28Class II· CA
Plum Inc
Plum Organics Mighty 4 Essential nutrition blend; Purple Carrot Berry Quinoa, Greek yogurt in 4 oz pouch. Six pouches per box. USDA Organic. Selling case USPC: 846675003430; Case UPC: 00846675003553. Distributed by Plum Inc., Emeryville, CA.
Reason: Intermittent ineffective hermetic seal on pouch package leading to potential spoilage after thermal processing of acidified product .
2013-08-28Class II· CA
Plum Inc
Plum Organics Mighty 4 Essential nutrition blend; Sweet Potato Blueberry Millet , Greek yogurt in 4 oz pouch. Six pouches per box. USDA Organic. Selling case USPC: 846675003416; Case USPC:00846675003539 Distributed by Plum Inc., Emeryville, CA.
Reason: Intermittent ineffective hermetic seal on pouch package leading to potential spoilage after thermal processing of acidified product .
2013-08-28Class II· CA
Plum Inc
Plum Organics Mighty 4 Essential nutrition blend; Spinach, Kiwi, Barley, Greek yogurt in 4 oz pouch. Six pouches per box. USDA Organic. Selling case USPC: 846675003447; Case UPC: 00846675003560 Distributed by Plum Inc., Emeryville, CA.
Reason: Intermittent ineffective hermetic seal on pouch package leading to potential spoilage after thermal processing of acidified product .
2013-08-28Class II· CA
Plum Inc
Plum Organics Mighty 4 Essential nutrition blend; Kale, Strawberry, Amaranth, Greek yogurt in 4 oz pouch. Six pouches per box. USDA Organic. Selling case USPC: 846675003409; Case USPC: 00846675003522 Distributed by Plum Inc., Emery ville, CA.
Reason: Intermittent ineffective hermetic seal on pouch package leading to potential spoilage after thermal processing of acidified product .
2013-08-28Class II· OR
Pacific Pure Aid
Thai Chili Flake
Reason: The product contained gluten and is sold as gluten free.

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