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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

2013-07-03Class II· PA

Sunbeam 12 Enriched Hamburger Buns and Sunbeam 12 (Seeded) Hamburger Buns Earthgrains Baking companies, Inc. Horsham, PA 19044

Reason: Due to the possible presence of metal fragments caused by a faulty manufacturing part at a North Carolina bakery

2013-07-03Class II· PA

BIMBO Bakeries USA

8 Bakery Buns Sara Lee Hearty & Delicious White Sara Lee, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Reason: Due to the possible presence of metal fragments caused by a faulty manufacturing part at a North Carolina bakery

2013-07-03Class II· PA

BIMBO Bakeries USA

8 Bakery Buns Sara Lee Hearty & Delicious Sesame Seed and Sara Lee Gourmet Sesame Seed Hamburger Buns Restaurant Style - 12 count Sara Lee, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Reason: Due to the possible presence of metal fragments caused by a faulty manufacturing part at a North Carolina bakery

2013-07-03Class II· PA

BIMBO Bakeries USA

Sara Lee Classic White 12 Hamburger Buns Sara Lee, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Reason: Due to the possible presence of metal fragments caused by a faulty manufacturing part at a North Carolina bakery

2013-07-03Class II· PA

BIMBO Bakeries USA

Sara Lee Hearty & Delicious 100% Whole Wheat 8 Bakery Buns Sara lee, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Reason: Due to the possible presence of metal fragments caused by a faulty manufacturing part at a North Carolina bakery

2013-07-03Class II· PA

BIMBO Bakeries USA

Kroger Sandwich Enriched Buns - 12 count Distributed By: The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Reason: Due to the possible presence of metal fragments caused by a faulty manufacturing part at a North Carolina bakery

2013-07-03Class II· PA

BIMBO Bakeries USA

Kroger White Jumbo Hamburger Buns - 8 Buns Distributed By: The Kroger Co. Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Reason: Due to the possible presence of metal fragments caused by a faulty manufacturing part at a North Carolina bakery

2013-07-03Class II· PA

BIMBO Bakeries USA

Kerns Beef Buns - 12 count Distributed By: K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc., Arbingdon, VA 24210

Reason: Due to the possible presence of metal fragments caused by a faulty manufacturing part at a North Carolina bakery

2013-07-03Class II· PA

BIMBO Bakeries USA

Great Value 8 Jumbo Hamburger Buns Distributed By: Wal-Mart Stores, inc., Bentonville, AR 72716

Reason: Due to the possible presence of metal fragments caused by a faulty manufacturing part at a North Carolina bakery

2013-07-03Class II· PA

BIMBO Bakeries USA

Colonial 12 Seeded Enriched Buns Sara Lee, Downers, Grove, IL 60515

Reason: Due to the possible presence of metal fragments caused by a faulty manufacturing part at a North Carolina bakery

2013-07-03Class II· PA

BIMBO Bakeries USA

Colonial Party Pack Sesame Seed Enriched Buns - 12 count Sara Lee, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Reason: Due to the possible presence of metal fragments caused by a faulty manufacturing part at a North Carolina bakery

2013-07-03Class II· PA

BIMBO Bakeries USA

Colonial Party Pack Enriched Buns - 12 count Sara Lee, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Reason: Due to the possible presence of metal fragments caused by a faulty manufacturing part at a North Carolina bakery

2013-07-03Class II· PA

BIMBO Bakeries USA

Colonial Cookout Enriched Buns - 12 count Earthgrains Baking companies, Inc. Horsham, PA 19044

Reason: Due to the possible presence of metal fragments caused by a faulty manufacturing part at a North Carolina bakery

2013-07-03Class II· PA

BIMBO Bakeries USA

Hot Dog Buns 8 Count Earthgrains Baking companies, Inc. Horsham, PA 19044

Reason: Due to the possible presence of metal fragments caused by a faulty manufacturing part at a North Carolina bakery

2013-07-03Class II· WI

Enzyme Formulations, Inc.

Enzyme Solutions, A Dietary Supplement, Formula 29, 8 oz. (226.8g), UPC Code 697706041408. Distributed by: Enzyme Formulations, Inc., Madison, Wisconsin, 53719.

Reason: Enzymes Formulations Inc. is recalling Enzyme Solutions Formula 29 8 oz., lot 1225822 because of a labeling error at the manufacturing. This resulted in 10 jars incorrectly containing a Multiple Enzyme Powder.

2013-07-03Class II· OR

Norpac Foods, Inc.

FLAV-R-PAC IQF Chopped Spinach, packaged in a 32 oz. bag, NORPAC Catalog #30238-01. The UPC is 0 48800 30238 2 The product is labeled in parts: "***FLAV R PAC***Classic Vegetables***Chopped Spinach***INGREDIENTS: Spinach***NET WT 32 OZ (2 LB)***PRODUCT OF USA***Keep frozen until ready to use***Distributed by Norpac Foods Inc 4350 S.W. Galewood St. Lake Oswego, OR 97035-2499***www.norpac.com***".

Reason: IQF frozen chopped Spinach is recalled due to detection of elevated level of Cadmium.

2013-06-26Class I

Sequel Naturals Ltd

vega sport, Natural Plant-Based Protein Bar; Chocolate Saviseed flavor Gluten Free; 2.1 oz/ 60g Complete protein " 4g of fiber per serving " 0.4g of Omega-3 per serving Made in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, dairy, and soy. May contain fruit shell or nut pieces. Distributed by Sequels Naturals LTD, Burnaby, BC, Canada UPC:838766008301

Reason: Raw material supplier of the chocolate used for the bar coating had milk ingredients added inadvertently. One report of ampholytic reaction.

2013-06-26Class I

Sequel Naturals Ltd

vega sport, Natural Plant-Based Protein Bar; Chocolate Coconut flavor Gluten Free; 2.1 oz/ 60g Complete protein " 4g of fiber per serving " 0.4g of Omega-3 per serving Made in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, dairy, and soy. May contain fruit shell or nut pieces. Distributed by Sequels Naturals LTD, Burnaby, BC, Canada UPC:838766008301

Reason: Raw material supplier of the chocolate used for the bar coating had milk ingredients added inadvertently. One report of ampholytic reaction.

2013-06-26Class I

Sequel Naturals Ltd

vega one, all-in one nutrition bar; Double chocolate flavor Added vitamins and minerals; 15 g Protein, 6 g Fiber and 1.5 g Omega Antioxidants, probiotics & greens; Gluten Free Dietary Supplement. 2.2 oz/ 63g Made in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, dairy, and soy. May contain fruit shell or nut pieces. Distributed by Sequels Naturals LTD, Burnaby, BC, Canada UPC:838766070032

Reason: Raw material supplier of the chocolate used for the bar coating had milk ingredients added inadvertently. One report of ampholytic reaction.

2013-06-26Class I

Sequel Naturals Ltd

vega one, all-in one nutrition bar; chocolate cherry flavor Added vitamins and minerals; 15 g Protein, 6 g Fiber and 1.5 g Omega Antioxidants, probiotics & greens; Gluten Free Dietary Supplement. 2.2 oz/ 63g Made in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, dairy, and soy. May contain fruit shell or nut pieces. Distributed by Sequels Naturals LTD, Burnaby, BC, Canada UPC: 838766070056

Reason: Raw material supplier of the chocolate used for the bar coating had milk ingredients added inadvertently. One report of ampholytic reaction.

2013-06-26Class I

Sequel Naturals Ltd

vega one, all-in one nutrition bar; chocolate almond flavor Added vitamins and minerals; 15 g Protein, 6 g Fiber and 1.5 g Omega Antioxidants, probiotics & greens; Gluten Free Dietary Supplement. 2.2 oz/ 63g Made in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, dairy, and soy. May contain fruit shell or nut pieces. Distributed by Sequels Naturals LTD, Burnaby, BC, Canada UPC: 838766070049

Reason: Raw material supplier of the chocolate used for the bar coating had milk ingredients added inadvertently. One report of ampholytic reaction.

2013-06-26Class I· NY

Julian's Recipe, LLC

ALL NATURAL Julian's RECIPE European Style Pretzel Baguette, BUTTER & SEA SALT, NET WT 11.3 OZ (320 g), UPC 8 55971 00226 9, 2 BAGUETTES, KEEP FROZEN -- Product of Germany. Manufactured for Distribution by Julian's Recipe, LLC PO Box 323, Montgomery, NY 12549. --- The product consists of a frozen pre-baked baguette filled with salted butter. The baguette was treated on the surface in a manner to obtain the characteristic appearance of a pretzel. The deep frozen and unwrapped baguette should be baked in a pre-heated oven at 180-200¿C for about 10-12 minutes until the butter inside becomes liquid.

Reason: Undeclared allergen, soy flour, due to repacking error.

2013-06-26Class III· CA

Bao Gong Da Inc

Ginseng. American Ginseng, 4 oz. and 8 oz. retail packages and bulk ginseng in 20, 30, or 40 lbs. in a clear plastic bag. Bulk products are not labeled.

Reason: The firm initiated this recall of "American Ginseng" because FDA lab analysis found pesticide residues.

2013-06-26Class II· NJ

Gromex Inc.

Gromex Anelina Net Wt. 1/2 oz. Gromex 43 First St., Passaic, NJ 07055 (973) 458-9399

Reason: Whole dried shrimp may contain undeclared bi-sulfites. Anelina contains undeclared and unapproved colors..

2013-06-26Class II· NJ

Gromex Inc.

Gromex Camaron Entero (Whole Shrimp) Net Wt. 1 1/2 oz. 43 First St., Passaic, NJ 07055 (973) 458-9399

Reason: Whole dried shrimp may contain undeclared bi-sulfites. Anelina contains undeclared and unapproved colors..

2013-06-26Class II· WI

Oskri Corp.

Box: Oskri, Sesame Bars Date Syrup, Gluten Free, Halal Vegetarian, 5 Bars each 1.9 oz (53g) total weight 9.5 oz (265g), UPC 6 66016 40052 6. Individual bar: Oskri Sesame Bar With Date Syrup,Gluten Free, Net WT 1.9 oz (53g)

Reason: Oskri Corp. of Lake Mills, WI is recalling 1650 (5 pack) of "Sesame Bars Date Syrup" because they may contain copper shavings.

2013-06-26Class II· TX

Jus Made, Inc

Roo's Juice Tropical Orange Flavor (5% juice beverage) 10 FL OZ. (296 mL) Distributed by The Pantry, Inc. Sanford, NC 27330

Reason: The product has the potential to contain polysaccharide-based bacterial biofilm, mold, and red water mites.

2013-06-26Class II· GA

Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc.

MINUTE MAID Mixed Berry Juice, Flavored Blend of Apple, Grape & Berry Juices, 6/10 oz plastic (PET) bottles, Produced for The Coca Cola Company, Atlanta, GA 30313 USA.

Reason: Products with the specific Lot Code and UPC Codes listed above are being retrieved because there is the potential that some of the bottles could exhibit spoilage or damage to the lip of the bottle.

2013-06-26Class II· GA

Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc.

MINUTE MAID STRAWBERRY PASSION Flavored Juice Beverage, 15.2 oz plastic (PET) bottles, Produced for The Coca Cola Company, Atlanta, GA 30313 USA.

2013-06-26Class II· GA

Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc.

MINUTE MAID CRANBERRY APPLE RASPBERRY Flavored Juice Beverage, 15.2 oz, plastic (PET) bottles, Produced for The Coca Cola Company, Atlanta, GA 30313 USA.

2013-06-26Class II· GA

Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc.

MINUTE MAID APPLE JUICE, 100% Juice, 6/10 oz and 15.2 oz, plastic (PET) bottles, Produced for The Coca Cola Company, Atlanta, GA 30313 USA.

2013-06-26Class II· GA

Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc.

MINUTE MAID ORANGE JUICE, 10oz and 15.2 oz plastic (PET) bottles, Produced for The Coca Cola Company, Atlanta, GA 30313 USA.

2013-06-26Class I· NE

Conagra Inc

Lightlife Farmer's Market Veggie Burgers, meat free, 12 oz/4-count bag, packaged in 5/12 oz-bag/cartons. Distributed By: Lightlife Foods, Turners Falls, MA. Case UPC Code: 20043454805252

Reason: The product packaging for Lighthouse Farmer's Market Veggie Burgers may contain Lightlife Kick'n Black Bean Burgers which contain milk. The milk allergen is not declared on the Farmer's Market Veggie Burger product label.

2013-06-19Class I· OR

Hazelnut Growers of Oregon

Jumbo Barcelona in-shell hazelnuts and Large Barcelona in-shell hazelnuts, raw, Hazelnut Growers of Oregon Brand, package in bulk 50 pound screen-printed fabric sack. The product is labeled in parts: "***IN SHELL HAZELNUTS***HAZELNUT GROWERS OF OREGON***OREGON U.S. NO. 1***Hazelnut Growers of Oregon***401 N. 26 Avenue, Cornelius, Oregon 97113***".

Reason: Large and Jumbo in-shell Barcelona Hazelnuts (50 lbs. bulk bags) are recalled due to a potential contamination with Salmonella.

2013-06-19Class II· TX

Whole Foods Market

Natures Path Hemp Plus Granola sold in bulk bins at Whole Foods PLU 8106

Reason: The product has the potential to contain undeclared almond slices.

2013-06-19Class III· MA

Berkshire Cheese LLC

Berkshire Blue Cheese, Made from Whole Unpasteurized Cow's' Milk. Aged 60 days Unit size: 2-3 Lb. wheels Wrapped in wax paper then plastic

Reason: E. Coli contamination (non pathogenic)

2013-06-19Class II· MN

American Importing Co, Inc

Market Pantry, Sweet & Salty Mix, NET WT 3 oz (85g), UPC 0 85239 08131 0, INGREDIENTS: Peanuts (peanuts...) ...Honey Roasted Peanuts...Honey Roasted Soy Nuts(soybeans...)., CONTAINS PEANUTS AND SOY, May contain tree nuts, milk, wheat and eggs. Distributed by Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN 55403.

Reason: American Importing Co, Inc is recalling Market Pantry Sweet & Salty Mix because it contains Butter Toffee Peanuts instead of , Honey Roasted Peanuts listed on the label. Butter Toffee Peanuts contain a very small amount of butter (0.5% to 1.0%) which is a milk allergen.

2013-06-19Class I· AZ

Blessing Seafood, Inc.

Blessing Brand Wild White EZ Peel Shrimp, 16/20 CT. 4 x 5 lbs cartons. The product is bagged in 5 lbs clear plastic bags, the only label iss on the master carton. The product is sold in a seafood retail case. Product labeled as:"WILD WHITE EZ PEEL SHRIMP 16/20 CT WILD CAUGHT PRODUCT OF USA CHEM FREE INGREDIENTS: Shrimp, Salt***PACKED BY: BLESSINGS, INC.***.

Reason: Blessing Seafood, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Blessing Inc. Wild White EZ Peel Shrimp due to undeclared sulfites.

2013-06-19Class I· TX

Southwest Ice Cream Specialties

"Shurfine CREAMERY SELECT PREMIUM ICE CREAM Dulce de Leche Caramel Swirled in Caramel Ice Cream KEEP FROZEN 1.75 QUARTS (1.66L)" is displayed on the carton's label in error. The lid bears the label "Shurfine CREAMERY SELECT PREMIUM ICE CREAM Praline Pecan KEEP FROZEN 1.75 QUARTS (1.661L)". The product bears UPC 015400224840, a Best Buy date of NOV 8, 2014, and a Plant Code of 48-3202-F.

Reason: Product may contain undeclared pecan, soy, and/or wheat allergens.

2013-06-19Class I· NC

Dairy Fresh LLC

IGA Brand Vanilla & Chocolate Ice Cream, 1.75 Quart

Reason: Undeclared allergens: Almonds, Coconut, Soy Lecithin

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