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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
2013-05-22Class II· TX
Gruma Corp
Senora Verde Taco Dinner Kit, 12ct, 9.75 oz (276g), 12 cartons per case.
Reason: The incorrect taco seasoning pouch, which contained wheat, was placed into the Senora Verde Taco Dinner Kit, which didn't declare wheat, so the product contained undeclared wheat.
2013-05-22Class II· MI
Nuts Are Good! Inc.
Island Mix, 12 oz. with best by date of 02/17/2014
Reason: Incorrect labeling and undeclared allergens , including Peanuts, Cashews, Almonds, Consumers who have an allergy or sensitivity to peanuts, Cashews, Almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions. The product Island Mix packaged in a clear bag (dried fruit mixture) contained Peanuts, Cashews, Almonds.
2013-05-22Class II· OH
Grippo Potato Chip Co., Inc.
Grippo's CHEDDAR CHEESE WITH A TOUCH OF JALAPENO natural & Artificially Flavored POTATO CHIPS, 1¿¿oz, 3.5oz, INGREDIENTS: SELECTED POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL***AND SALT, GRANULAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT ENZYMES), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OIL, SPICES, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, LACTOSE MALTODEXTRIN, CITRIC ACID, BLUE CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CORN STARCH, YEAST EXTRACT, ONION, GARLIC, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, JALAPENO PEPPER, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR (CONTAINS MILK) ARTIFICIAL COLORS***LACTIC ACID AND NOT MORE THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE ADDED www.grippopotatochips.com GRIPPO POTATO CHIP CO, INC. CINCINNATI, OH 45239 UPC: 0 76847 14127 5
Reason: During an inspection by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, the firm was notified of numerous metal fragments in the salt hopper.
2013-05-22Class II· OH
Grippo Potato Chip Co., Inc.
Grippo's HOT DILL PICKLE Artificially Flavored Potato Chips, 1¿oz, 3.5oz, INGREDIENTS: SELECTED POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL***AND SALT, WHEY, MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SUGAR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SPICES, ONION, GARLIC VINEGAR SOLIDS, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, AND NOT MORE THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE ADDED www.grippopotatochips.com GRIPPO POTATO CHIP CO, INC. CINCINNATI, OH 45239 UPC: 0 7684714126 8
Reason: During an inspection by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, the firm was notified of numerous metal fragments in the salt hopper.
2013-05-22Class II· OH
Grippo Potato Chip Co., Inc.
Grippo's Salt & Vinegar FLAVORED POTATO CHIPS, 1¿oz, 3.5oz, INGREDIENTS: SELECTED POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL***AND SALT, LACTOSE, SALT, DEXTROSE, SODIUM DIACETATE, MALIC ACID, AND NOT MORE THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE ADDED CONTAINS: MILK***www.grippopotatochips.com GRIPPO POTATO CHIP CO, INC. CINCINNATI, OH 45239 UPC: 0 76847 14125 1
Reason: During an inspection by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, the firm was notified of numerous metal fragments in the salt hopper.
2013-05-22Class II· OH
Grippo Potato Chip Co., Inc.
Grippo's Sweet BERMUDA ONION FLAVORED POTATO CHIPS, 1oz, 1¿oz, 3.5oz, INGREDIENTS: SELECTED POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL***AND SALT, SWEET BERMUDA ONION SEASONING***www.grippopotatochips.com GRIPPO POTATO CHIP CO, INC. CINCINNATI, OH 45239 UPC: 0 76847 61703 9
Reason: During an inspection by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, the firm was notified of numerous metal fragments in the salt hopper.
2013-05-22Class II· OH
Grippo Potato Chip Co., Inc.
Grippo's BAR-B-Q FLAVORED POTATO CHIPS, 1oz, 1 1/8oz, 1¿oz, 3.5oz, 8oz, 12oz bags & 1.5lb boxes, INGREDIENTS: SELECTED POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL***AND SALT, SUGAR, TORULA YEAST, SPICES, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CORN FLOUR ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR, CARMEL COLOR, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, SILICON DIOXIDE. CONTAINS: SULFITES. www.grippopotatochips.com GRIPPO POTATO CHIP CO, INC. CINCINNATI, OH 45239 UPC: 0 76847 13131 3 Product Quantity Distributed: 19,685cs/60/1oz bags; 19,755cs/48/1 1/8oz bags; 56,217cs/24/1¿oz bags; 61,413cs/18/3.5oz bags; 88,940cs/6/Twin Pks; 59,790cs/9/8oz bags; 42,204cs/6/12oz bags; 73,685cs/36/1oz bags & 152,845/1.5# boxes.
Reason: During an inspection by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, the firm was notified of numerous metal fragments in the salt hopper.
2013-05-22Class II· OH
Grippo Potato Chip Co., Inc.
Grippo's Potato Chips, 1oz, 1 1/8oz , 1¿oz, 3.5oz, 8oz, 12oz bags & 1.5lb boxes, INGREDIENTS: SELECTED POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL***AND SALT. www.grippopotatochips.com GRIPPO POTATO CHIP CO, INC. CINCINNATI, OH 45239 UPC: 0 76847 61701 5 Product Quantity Distributed: 1,410cs/60/1oz bags; 860cs/48/1 1/8oz bags; 5,802cs/24/1¿oz bags; 2,517cs/18/3.5oz bags; 11,701cs/6/Twin Pks; 2,009cs/9/8oz bags; 234cs/6/12oz bags; 71cs/36/1oz bags & 21,970/1.5# boxes.
Reason: During an inspection by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, the firm was notified of numerous metal fragments in the salt hopper.
2013-05-22Class III· NJ
S & M International Inc
Lam Sheng Kee Chinese Red Dates, (Net Weight 400 Grams), Lam Sheng Kee (HK) International Limited, RM3 8/F Yuexiu BLDG., 160-174, Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, HK. Distributed By: S&M Int'l Inc. 100 Pulaski Street, Bayonne, NJ 07002. Item #803810; Product of China.
Reason: The recall was initiated after it was discovered through NYDAM Sampling which revealed the product Lam Sheng Kee Red Dates contain unallowed dye basic violet 3.
2013-05-22Class III· NJ
S & M International Inc
Lam Sheng Kee Mini Sausage Hong Kong Style, Net Weight 6.3 oz.), Lam Sheng Kee (HK) International Limited, RM3 8/F Yuexiu BLDG., 160-174, Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, HK. Distributed By: S&M Int'l Inc. 100 Pulaski Street, Bayonne, NJ 07002.
Reason: The recall was initiated after it was discovered through NYDAM Sampling which revealed the product Lam Sheng Kee Mini Sausage contains undeclared FD&C Red #40 and undeclared minced fish (unknown fish species)
2013-05-22Class II· NJ
S & M International Inc
Tasty Snacks Sour Plum, (6 oz.), S&M(HK) Enterprise LTD, RM3 8/F Yuexiu BLDG., 160-174, Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, HK. Distributed By: S&M Int'l Inc. 100 Pulaski Street, Bayonne, NJ 07002. Product of China. Item No. 802578.
Reason: The recall was initiated after it was discovered through NYDAM Sampling which revealed the product Tasty Snacks Sour Plum contains undeclared sulfites/preservatives, contains unallowed dye:16185-Amaranth (E123)-Acid Red 27 and contains undeclared FD & C Yellow #6
2013-05-22Class II· NJ
S & M International Inc
Grove Grow Notes Hawthorne , 400 Gram (14 oz.), S&M(HK) Enterprise LTD, RM3 8/F Yuexiu BLDG., 160-174, Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, HK. Deputy: S&M (USA) Enterprise 4703 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232. Product of China.
Reason: The recall was initiated after it was discovered through NYDAM Sampling which revealed the product Grove Grow Notes Hawthorne contains unallowed dye 16255,Ponceau 4R (E124)- Acid Red 18 and FD& C Yellow #5
2013-05-22Class II· NJ
S & M International Inc
Dried Mango (3.5oz.), S&M(HK) Enterprise LTD, RM3 8/F Yuexiu BLDG., 160-174, Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, HK. Distributed By: S&M Int'l Inc. 100 Pulaski Street, Bayonne, NJ 07002. Product of China. Item No. 802578.
Reason: The recall was initiated after it was discovered through NYDAM Sampling which revealed the product Dried Mango contains undeclared sulfites/preservatives.
2013-05-22Class III· CA
Juice Bar Solutions
Add a Scoop by Smoothie Essentials; Probiotic; Supports Digestive Health, dietary supplement; Net Weight: 1 lb (464g) 16 oz. Contains Bacillus Coagulans GBI-30-6086 in a base of Maltdextrin. Gluten Free, GMO Free Manufactured for: Juice Bar Solutions, 38 Maybeck St., Novato, Ca 94949. Product of USA
Reason: It was discovered that label for Add a Scoop Probiotic stated that it was GMO free, however manufacturers paperwork did not support the claim.
2013-05-22Class II· MD
Eastland Food Corporation
Asia Best Salted Mackerel, 7 oz. vacuum packages, 25 pkgs/cases; labeled in part ***Eastland Food Corp. 8305 Stayton Drive Jessup, MD 20794 *** Product of Thailand *** Keep Frozen *** UPC 851035 408024***
Reason: Salted mackerel contains histamines at a level indicating product decomposition.
2013-05-22Class II· CA
Hong Chang Corporation
Hokkai Large Size Oyster Meat I.Q.F., 1 lb x 20, 3 lbs x 8, 1 lb x 30.
Reason: The product has been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions wherby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health.
2013-05-22Class II· CA
Hong Chang Corporation
Hokkai Medium/Large Size Oyster Meat I.Q.F., 4 lbs x 6.
Reason: The product has been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions wherby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health.
2013-05-22Class II· CA
Hong Chang Corporation
Hokkai Tiny Oyster Meat I.Q.F., 40x8 oz
Reason: The product has been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions wherby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health.
2013-05-22Class II· CA
Hong Chang Corporation
Hokkai Frozen Half Shell Oyster, 144 pcs/case.
Reason: The product has been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions wherby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health.
2013-05-22Class I· NE
Heartland Gourmet, LLC
Heartland Gourmet Gluten Free rosemary basil pizza crust mix, DAIRY FREE, packaged in 15.4-oz. boxes. Manufactured by: Heartland Gourmet, LLC, Lincoln, NE.
Reason: Some of the products contain milk but are labeled as dairy free.
2013-05-22Class I· NE
Heartland Gourmet, LLC
Heartland Gourmet Gluten Free chocolate chip cookie mix, DAIRY FREE, packaged in 16-oz. boxes. Manufactured by: Heartland Gourmet, LLC, Lincoln, NE.
Reason: Some of the products contain milk but are labeled as dairy free.
2013-05-22Class I· NE
Heartland Gourmet, LLC
Heartland Gourmet Gluten Free double chocolate cookie mix, DAIRY FREE, packaged in 16-oz. boxes. Manufactured by: Heartland Gourmet, LLC, Lincoln, NE.
Reason: Some of the products contain milk but are labeled as dairy free.
2013-05-22Class I· NY
Carson's Country Market
CARSON'S HOMEMADE PIES AND OTHER GOOD THINGS brand ASSORTED COOKIE PACK Chocolate Chip - Fudge Brownie - Vanilla Drop - Molasses - Oatmeal Raisin - Peanut Butter - Pumpkin, NET WT. 14 OZ., UPC 7 53182 15240 0 --- Sanborn, NY 14132 --- The cookies are packaged in clear, hard plastic containers with seven or eight cookies per container. --- INGREDIENTS: Veg. Shortening, Flour, Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla. May Contain: Chocolate Chips, Cocoa, Peanut Butter, Milk (Evaporated), Molasses, Oatmeal, Baking Powder, Soda, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Ginger Or Cloves.
Reason: Carson's Assorted Cookie Pack contains undeclared walnuts, wheat (flour), milk and peanut (butter).
2013-05-22Class I· NY
Carson's Country Market
CARSON'S HOMEMADE PIES AND OTHER GOOD THINGS brand FUDGE BROWNIE COOKIES, NET WT. 14 OZ., UPC 7 53182 15240 0 --- Corner Rt 31 + Rt 93, Lockport, NY 14094 - 716-433-2248 (phone) --- The cookies are packaged in clear, hard plastic containers with seven or eight cookies per container. --- INGREDIENTS: COOKIE: Flour, Sugar, Vegetable Shortening, Evaporated Milk, Eggs, Chocolate Chips, Cocoa, Baking Powder, Vanilla. FROSTING: Sugar, Vegetable Oil, Corn Syrup, Cocoa, Mono + Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Lecithin, Salt, Flavorings.
Reason: Carson's Fudge Brownie Cookies contain undeclared walnuts, wheat (flour) and soy (lecithin).
2013-05-22Class II· NY
Early Bird Foods & Co., LLC
Early Bird Foods & Co. CHOC-A-DOODLE-DOO featuring DARK CHOCOLATE & COCONUT granola snack mix, Net Wt. 12 oz packaged in clear plastic bag. Each case contains 12 packages. UPC: 6 89466 30000 0.
Reason: Early Bird Foods & Co. LLC is recalling CHOC-A-DOODLE-DOO featuring DARK CHOCOLATE & COCONUT granola snack mix due to Undeclared Soya lecithin.
2013-05-22Class I· MA
Centerville Pie Company, Inc.
Centerville Pie Company Clam Pie, 2 lb (Large) and 1 lb (Small)
Reason: Undeclared allergen-anchovies
2013-05-15Class II· FL
Winn-Dixie Logistics, Inc.
Winn Dixie Organic 100% Apple Juice from concentrate with added ingredients, 64-fl oz
Reason: The product is being recalled as a precaution because it could have levels of "patulin" that exceeds FDA limits.
2013-05-15Class II· NC
Maple View Ice Cream
Maple View Farm Ice Cream, Cookie Dough, One Fluid Pint (473ml), Maple View Farm Ice Cream Co., LLC, Hillsborough, NC 27278.
Reason: Undeclared allergens: Wheat and Soy (soy lecithin).
2013-05-15Class II· NC
Maple View Ice Cream
Maple View Farm Ice Cream, Cookies and Cream, One Fluid Pint (473ml), Maple View Farm Ice Cream Co., LLC, Hillsborough, NC 27278.
Reason: Undeclared allergens: Wheat and Soy (soybean oil).
2013-05-15Class I· NC
Maple View Ice Cream
Maple View Farm Ice Cream, Carolina Crunch, One Fluid Pint (473ml), Maple View Farm Ice Cream Co., LLC, Hillsborough, NC 27278.
Reason: Undeclared allergens: Peanuts, Almond and Soy (soy lecithin and soybean oil).
2013-05-08Class I· KY
Buffalo Trace Distillery
BUFFALO TRACE HOT BARBEQUE SAUCE Net Wt. 16 fl. oz./532 ml PRODUCED BY: APPLECREEK ORCHARDS LLC P.O. Box 8383 Lexington, KY 40533 BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY 113 Great Buffalo Trace Franklin County Frankfort, KY 40601 800-654-8471 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.buffalotrace.com UPC 7 95436 00017 4 Best By 11/7/14
Reason: The firm failed to include allergens of soy and anchovy on the labels of this sauce.
2013-05-08Class I· KY
Buffalo Trace Distillery
BUFFALO TRACE ORIGINAL FLAVOR BARBEQUE SAUCE Net Wt. 16 fl. oz./532 ml PRODUCED BY: APPLECREEK ORCHARDS LLC P.O. Box 8383 Lexington, KY 40533 BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY 113 Great Buffalo Trace Franklin County Frankfort, KY 40601 800-654-8471 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.buffalotrace.com UPC 7 95436 00106 5 Best By 1/19/15
Reason: The firm failed to include allergens of soy and anchovy on the label of this sauce.
2013-05-08Class I· KY
Buffalo Trace Distillery
BUFFALO TRACE MARINADE FOR MEAT Net Wt. 12 fl. oz. PRODUCED BY: APPLECREEK ORCHARDS LLC P.O. Box 8383 Lexington, KY 40533 BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY 113 Great Buffalo Trace Franklin County Frankfort, KY 40601 800-654-8471 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.buffalotrace.com UPC 7 95436 00107 2 Best By 10/30/14
Reason: The firm failed to include allergens of wheat and anchovy on the label of this marinade. Soy sauce is listed, but soy is not listed as the source of the sauce.
2013-05-08Class I· KY
Buffalo Trace Distillery
BUFFALO TRACE BOURBON FUDGE SAUCE 8 oz glass jars Net Wt. 8 fl. oz./227 g, PRODUCED BY: APPLECREEK ORCHARDS LLC P.O. Box 8383 Lexington, KY 40533 BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY 113 Great Buffalo Trace Franklin County Frankfort, KY 40601 800-654-8471 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.buffalotrace.com UPC 7 95436 00103 4 Best By 1/30/14
Reason: The firm failed to include allergens of milk and soy on the label of this sauce.
2013-05-08Class I· KY
Buffalo Trace Distillery
BUFFALO TRACE BOURBON FLAVORED CARAMEL SAUCE 8 oz glass jars Net Wt. 8 fl. oz./227 g, PRODUCED BY: APPLECREEK ORCHARDS LLC P.O. Box 8383 Lexington, KY 40533 BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY 113 Great Buffalo Trace Franklin County Frankfort, KY 40601 800-654-8471 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.buffalotrace.com UPC 7 95436 00105 8 Best By 2/16/14
Reason: The firm failed to include allergen milk on the label of this sauce.
2013-05-08Class I· NY
DZH Import & Export Inc.
Dried mushrooms sold under the following brand names: 1) CURIOSITY OF DASHAN brand DRIED MUSHROOM, N.W. 100G (3.5 OZ), UPC 6 939457 003484, Product of China --- Imported By: DZH Import & Export Inc. 70-21 51 Avenue, Woodside, NY 11377 Tel: 718-205-8312 Fax: 718-205-8146 --- Nutrition Facts: Serving Size 1/2 cup (7g dry) (30g reconstituted) -- Servings Per Container about 4. --- The product is packed on a plastic tray inside a plastic bag. 2) MOUNTAINS brand DRIED MUSHROOM, NET WT: 35G (1.23 OZ) , UPC 6 931653 104064, Product of China --- Imported By: DZH Import & Export Inc. 70-21 51 Avenue, Woodside, NY 11377 Tel: 718-205-8312 Fax: 718-205-8146 --- Nutrition Facts: Serving Size 100g -- Servings Per Container 3 --- The product is packed on a plastic tray inside a plastic bag.
Reason: 1) The product contained undeclared sulfites (7984 ppm) based on sampling and analysis by New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets. 2) The product contained undeclared sulfites (7943 ppm) based on sampling and analysis by New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets.
2013-05-08Class I· NY
Rich Products Corp
Farm Rich Better For You Pizza Dippers-Pizza Dough Stuffed with Reduced Fat Mozzarella Cheese, Net Wt 25-LBS (5 X 5-LB), UPC Code 10041322652338, Product Code 65233.
Reason: Products potentially contaminated with E. coli O121.
2013-05-08Class I· NY
Rich Products Corp
Farm Rich Better For You Pizza Dippers-Pizza Dough made with Whole Wheat Flour and Stuffed with Mozzarella Cheese and Reduced Fat Mozzarella Cheese, Net Wt. 27-LBS (10 X 2.7-LB), UPC Code 00041322652782, Product Code 65278.
Reason: Products potentially contaminated with E. coli O121.
2013-05-08Class I· NY
Rich Products Corp
Farm Rich Stuffed Crust Pizza Dippers-Pizza Dough Stuffed with Mozzarella Cheese, Net Wt. 27-LBS (10 X 2.7-LB), UPC Code 10041322652659, Product Code 65265; Net Wt. 25-LB (1 X 25-LB) UPC Code 10041322652680, Product Code 65268.
Reason: Products potentially contaminated with E. coli O121.
2013-05-08Class I· NY
Rich Products Corp
Mozzarella Bites distributed under the following labels: Farm Rich Cheese In a Pizzeria Style Crust, Product Code 36450 Net Wt. 22-oz bag-UPC Code 0 41322 37443 1; Product Code 37443 Net Wt. 22-oz bag-UPC Code 0 41322 37443 1; Product Code 37433 Net Wt. 22-oz bag-UPC Code 0 41322 37813 2; Product Code 37691 Net Wt. 7-oz cartons-UPC Code 0 41322 37691 6; Product Code 32521 and 32522; Net Wt. 44-oz cartons-UPC 0 41322 32521 1; Product Code 37455 Net Wt. 2 lb. cartons-UPC Code 0 41322 37455 4, Market Day, Net Wt.. 22-oz cartons-UPC Code 0 41322 80435 8, Product Code 80435; Schwan's Baked Mozzarella Bites Net Wt.. 22 oz bags- UPC Code 0 72180 61008 9, Product Code 61008, the production date range for these products is 3G1182XXXX - 3G3088XXXX.
Reason: Products potentially contaminated with E. coli O121.

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