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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

2013-04-24Class II· NJ

Siya Green Mukwhas Net Wt. 200 gm (7 oz) Distributed by: Miami Growers, Inc. 80 Broadway, Jersey City, NJ 07306 Phone: 201-985-9322, Fax: 201-985-9569 Email: [email protected] Visit us: www.miamigrowersinc.com A Product of India

Reason: Siya Brand Green Mukwhas contain unapproved and undeclared colors.

2013-04-24Class I· CA

Brand New Energy, LLC

EphBurn 25, 90 count bottle with red capsules

Reason: Brand New Energy is recalling all lot codes of EphBurn 25 because it may contain ephedrine alkaloids, making it an unapproved drug.

2013-04-24Class III· PR

Nestle Puerto Rico Inc

GERBER¿ Pure Water (1 Plastic Gallon)

Reason: An audit to the purified water supplier revealed deficiencies related to the Ozone purification system and particulates, the analytical results show that mold was found on one of the batches

2013-04-24Class II· IL

La Preferida Inc

Metal cans; labeled as containing 29 oz of pinto beans packed in water and salt

Reason: Some cans may not have been fully processed which could result in product contamination by spoilage organisms or by pathogens, which could lead to illness if consumed.

2013-04-24Class II· NJ

Tristar Food Wholesale Co Inc

Fructus Lycii (400g). Dried Medlar (Net Wt: 14.11 oz (400G). Ingredients: Dried Medlar. Distributed Exclusively By: Tristar Food Wholesale Company Inc. 115 Amity Street, Jersey City NJ 07304, USA. Product of P.R.C. UPC: 6931653102466

Reason: The product contains undeclared sulfites (as a preservative).

2013-04-24Class II· MN

Zumbro River Brand, Inc

Ideal Protein, BBQ Ridges, 7 packets Net WT 1.4 oz (40 g) each. Total net weight 9.9 oz (280 g). Distributed by Laboratories C.O.P Inc., 60 Jean-Proulx St Gatieau QC Canada J8Z 1W1

Reason: Dakota Specialty Milling informed Zumbro River Brand (ZRB) that they are recalling Multigrain Whole Meal Flour Blend 100 (Multigrain Flour) because of a potential contamination with fine wire pieces. This Multigrain Flour is a component in an extruded base called Whey multigrain Ridges, so these fine wire pieces could be contained in the Whey Muligrain Ridges. The fine wire is too thin to be det

2013-04-24Class II· MN

Zumbro River Brand, Inc

Ideal Protein, Sea Salt & Vinegar Ridges, 7 packets Net WT 1.4 oz (40 g) each. Total net weight 9.9 oz (280 g). Distributed by Laboratories C.O.P Inc., 60 Jean-Proulx St Gatieau QC Canada J8Z 1W1

2013-04-24Class III· CA

DPI Specialty Foods West, Inc.

Humboldt Fog (brand) Cypress Grove Chevre, Aged Goat Milk Cheese. Packaged in 7oz (random weight) and 5 oz (random weight). Cypress Grove Chevre # 213146 7oz (random weight) Cypress Grove Chevre # 35363 5oz (random weight) Products are random (various) weight. The 7 oz is packed 6 packs per case. The 5 oz is packed 8 packs per case.

Reason: DPI Specialty Foods has been notified that some Cypress Grove Humboldt Fog Goat Cheese was labeled with incorrect ingredients. This product is produced with pasteurized goat milk, and was labeled as containing cultured raw cow's milk.

2013-04-24Class I· CA

Little Mermaid Smokehouse

Little Mermaid Brand Pickled Herring.

Reason: During an inspection by FDA, it was found that the Little Mermaid Smoked Herring and Little Mermaid Pickled Herring were uneviscerated. The firm initiated the recall due to potential for Clostridium botulinum.

2013-04-24Class I· CA

Little Mermaid Smokehouse

Little Mermaid Brand Smoked Herring.

2013-04-24Class I· FL

Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Publix Deli Tri Fruit and Grain Salad with red rice, red wheat, quinoa, apricots, cranberry and raisins 12oz. In a clear plastic container.

Reason: Product may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes.

2013-04-17Class II· OR

Sage Creek Inc

Canned Apricot in Light Syrup or canned Apricot in Heavy Syrup. The PDP reads "HOOD-CREST APRICOTS UNPEELED HALVES IN LIGHT SYRUP NET WT. 28 OZ. (1LB. 12 OZ.) 793G". The back panel reads in part "*** INGREDIENTS: APRICOTS, WATER, SUGAR. MUIRHEAD CANNING CO. The Dalles, Ore. 97058***" The UPC is 7 88637 01031 8. The PDP reads "HOOD-CREST APRICOTS UNPEELED HALVES IN HEAVY SYRUP NET WT. 29 OZ. (1 LB. 13 OZ.) with the back panel reading in part "*** INGREDIENTS: APRICOTS, WATER, SUGAR Packed by MUIRHEAD CANNING CO. The Dalles, Ore. 97058***" There is no UPC on the label.

Reason: Potentially under processed and reports of swollen and bursting cans as well as fruit browning quickly after opening the can and undercooked (firm) fruit from consumers.

2013-04-17Class II· OR

Sage Creek Inc

Canned Pear Halves in Light Syrup or canned Pear Halves in Heavy Syrup. The PDP reads "HOOD-CREST HALVES BARTLETT PEARS IN HEAVY SYRUP NET WT. 28 OZ. (1 LB. 12 OZ.) 793G" and the back panel reads in part "***INGREDIENTS: PEARS WATER, SUGAR. Packed by MUIRHEAD CANNING CO. The Dalles, Ore. 97058***" There is no UPC on the label. For the light syrup the PDP reads "HOOD-CREST HALVES BARTLETT PEARS IN LIGHT SYRUP NET WT. 28 OZ. (1LB. 12 OZ.) 793G" The back panel reads in part "***INGREDIENTS: PEARS, WATER, SUGAR. MUIRHEAD CANNING CO. The Dalles, Ore. 97058***" The UPC on the label is 7 88637 01071 4.

Reason: Potentially under processed and reports of swollen and bursting cans as well as the fruit turning brown shortly after opening and the fruit is undercooked (firm) from consumers.

2013-04-17Class II· OR

Sage Creek Inc

Canned Peach Slices in Light Syrup or canned Peach Slices in Heavy Syrup or canned Peach halves in Heavy Syrup. The PDP reads "HOOD-CREST ELBERTA PEACHES YELLOW FREESTONE SLICES IN LIGHT SYRUP NET WT. 28 OZ. (1LB. 12 OZ.) 793G" The back panel reads in part "***INGREDIENTS: PEACHES, WATER, SUGAR. MUIRHEAD CANNING CO. The Dalles, Ore. 97058***" The UPC on the label reads 7 88637 01111 7. The PDP reads "HOOD-CREST ELBERTA PEACHES YELLOW FREESTONE SLICES IN HEAVY SYRUP NET WT. 28 OZ. (1 LB. 12 OZ.) 793G" The back panel reads in part "***INGREDIENTS: PEACHES, WATER, SUGAR. Packed by MUIRHEAD CANNING CO. The Dalles, Ore. 97058. There is no UPC on the label. The PDP reads "HOOD-CREST ELBERTA PEACHES YELLOW FREESTONE HALVES IN HEAVY SYRUP NET WT. 28 OZ. (1LB. 12 OZ.) 793G" The back panel reads in part "*** INGREDIENTS: PEACHES, WATER, SUGAR MUIRHEAD CANNING CO. The Dalles, Ore. 97058***" There is no UPC on the label.

Reason: potentially under processed and reports of swollen and bursting cans as well as discoloring fruit soon after opening the can and the fruit is undercooked (too firm), from consumers.

2013-04-17Class II· AZ

Red Eagle Enterprises

Small Flour Gorditas, one dozen, net wt. 24 oz

Reason: Red Eagle Enterprises is recalling Red Eagle Brand Flour tortilla products because they contain undeclared wheat.

2013-04-17Class II· AZ

Red Eagle Enterprises

Lite Thin Tortillas, one dozen., net wt. 15 oz

Reason: Red Eagle Enterprises is recalling Red Eagle Brand Flour tortilla products because they contain undeclared wheat.

2013-04-17Class II· AZ

Red Eagle Enterprises

Large Cheese Crisp & Burrito Size, one dozen, net wt. 30 oz

Reason: Red Eagle Enterprises is recalling Red Eagle Brand Flour tortilla products because they contain undeclared wheat.

2013-04-17Class II· PA

Giant Eagle

Giant Eagle Lotsa Chocolate Chip Cookies

Reason: Labels do not accurately state ingredients/nutrition facts/allergens. An incorrect label was placed on this product that does not declare soy lecithin while the actual product contains soy lecithin.

2013-04-17Class II· OH

Mike-Sells Potato Chip Co

Mikesell's Honey Barbecue TOMATO AND SPICES WITH A HINT OF SWEET FLAVORED POTATO CHIPS Gluten Free 1 oz., 2 oz., 6 oz., 10 oz., 16 oz. MIKESELL'S SNACK FOOD CO. P.O. BOX 115 DAYTON, OH 45404.

Reason: The firm received complaints of illness involving the product. Further investigation revealed that the package was mislabeled as "Gluten Free"

2013-04-17Class II· NJ

ShanTea LLC

ShanTea Ride The Dragon Honeybush/Licorice (UPC 794504283808) USDA Organic.

Reason: This recall has been initiated due to the potential for the possibility of Salmonella contamination.

2013-04-17Class II· NJ

ShanTea LLC

ShanTea Enlightened Mind Mate/Kukicha (UPC 794504284102) USDA Organic.

Reason: This recall has been initiated due to the potential for the possibility of Salmonella contamination.

2013-04-17Class III· OR

Magno Humphries Inc

Ferrous Sulfate Tablets 325 mg, 100 count bottles, Nutritional Supplement. Label reads in part "OPTIMUM *** FERROUS SULFATE 325 * mg 5 Grain *** Gluten Free Dietary Supplement *** Manufactured & Distributed by: Magno-Humphries Labs Tigard, OR 97223 U.S.A. *** *325 mg calculated as Ferrous Sulfate Heptahydrate. ***" UPC 0 43292 56306 0 There are 72 bottles per shipping case and most product is shipped by case.

Reason: The firm found minute pieces of blue material identified by their raw material supplier as polypropylene, a relatively inert plastic.

2013-04-17Class I· NH

Nashua Nutrition

Proti Diet High Protein Chocolate Dream Bar, is sold in 210 g packages (7 bars per package) UPC 6 21498 42238 1

Reason: Product may be contaminated with Salmonella

2013-04-17Class I· NY

Domega NY International Co Ltd

GREEN DAY brand White Melon Seeds, Net Wt. 9.8 oz (280g) , UPC 6 868978 724120, Produce of P.R.C. --- Firms on Label: Manufacturer: Jiangmen Xinhui Parksun Food Co., Ltd. Add: Donggua Hill, Beltou Village, Qibao, Xinhui District, Jiangmen City, Guangdong -- Packed For: Domega NY International Co., ltd. 1915 West 13th Street Brooklyn, N.Y. 11223 --- Nutrition Facts: Serving Size (illegible) Servings Per Container 4 --- The product is packaged in a clear, plastic bag on a plastic tray insert.

Reason: The product contained undeclared sulfites (1539 ppm) based on sampling & analysis by New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets.

2013-04-17Class I· NJ

Daesang America Inc

Sunchang Ssamjang Sesame and Garlic Seasoned Bean Paste 500 g - Net Wt. 17.64 oz., UPC Code 880152435671 Distributed by: Daesang America, Inc. Hackensack, NJ 07601 TEL: (201) 488-4010 Product of Korea

Reason: Sesame and Garlic Flavored Mixed Soy Bean Paste contains peanut powder which is included in the Korean ingredient listing but not the English ingredient listing.

2013-04-17Class I· FL

Nutrex Research, Inc.

Nutrex Research Lipo 6 Black Ultra concentrate Fat Destroyer

Reason: Product samples contain DMAA (Methylhexanamine).

2013-04-17Class I· VT

New Chapter, Inc.

NewChapter Probiotic Elderberry, 90 vegetarian capsules bottle. Dietary Supplement UPC: 7-27783-00123-8

Reason: The product may contain an undeclared allergen soy

2013-04-17Class II· TN

F.H.G Corporation dba Integrity Nutraceuticals

MUSCLEPHARM brand COMBAT POWDER (R), BANANA CREAM, NATURAL AND ARTIFICAL FLAVORS, HYBRID SERIES DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, NET WEIGHT 2 LBS (907 GRAMS), EXCLUSIVELY DEVELOPED AND MANUFACTURED FOR: MUSCLEPHARM(TM) CORP., 4721 Ironton St., Denver, CO, 80239, UPC 736211050571

Reason: One lot of each product may have extraneous materials due to a problem on the packing line.

2013-04-17Class II· TN

F.H.G Corporation dba Integrity Nutraceuticals

MUSCLEPHARM brand COMBAT POWDER (R), COOKIES 'N' CREAM, NATURAL AND ARTIFICAL FLAVORS, HYBRID SERIES DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, NET WEIGHT 2 LBS (907 GRAMS), EXCLUSIVELY DEVELOPED AND MANUFACTURED FOR: MUSCLEPHARM(TM) CORP., 4721 Ironton St., Denver, CO, 80239, UPC 736211050670

Reason: One lot of each product may have extraneous materials due to a problem on the packing line.

2013-04-17Class II· OR

New Seasons Market

Product does not have a label. The consignees are provided with an ingredient statement for all the products they purchase. The product is packaged in a reusable plastic tote, with white sticker applied to one side of tote. This sticker has the Prepared Date: which is hand written as the month-day.

Reason: There is the possibility of what appears to be plastic/paint shavings in the container holding the raw cookie product.

2013-04-17Class II· CA

NatureBox, Inc.

NatureBox brand Umami Almonds packed in branded stand-up pouches (whole tamari flavored almonds), Net wt. 4.3 oz. No UPC Codes on the product, Product is processed and packaged by NatureBox, San Carlos, CA; NOTE: Product label DOES declare that it is "Packed in a facility that also processes tree nuts, peanuts, milk, wheat, and soy" below the ingredient statement.

Reason: Product may contain wheat allergen. Wheat is not listed in the ingredient statement.

2013-04-10Class II· WA

Chu Minh Corp

CHU MINH TOFU Fried Soybean Cake (Tofu), net weight 12 oz. The UPC is 8 18140 00003 9. The product is labeled in parts: "***CHUMINH TOFU***Fried Soybean Cake (Tofu)***Ingredients: Soybean, Water, Calcium Sulfate, Corn Oil***NET WT. 12 OZ***Perishable***Keep Refrigerated***CHUMINH TOFU INCORPORATION***6754 Martin Luther King Way S. Seattle, WA 98118***(206) 723-4273***".

Reason: All fresh tofu and fried tofu products are recalled because they were made in a facility with no available hot water.

2013-04-10Class II· WA

Chu Minh Corp

CHU MINH TOFU Fresh Soybean Cake (Tofu), net weight 16 oz. The UPC is 8 18140 00002 2. The product is labeled in parts: "***CHUMINH TOFU***Fresh Soybean Cake (Tofu)***Ingredients: Soybean, Water, Calcium Sulfate***NET WT. 16 OZ***Perishable***Keep Refrigerated***CHUMINH TOFU INCORPORATION***6754 Martin Luther King Way S. Seattle, WA 98118***(206) 723-4273***".

Reason: All fresh tofu and fried tofu products are recalled because they were made in a facility with no available hot water.

2013-04-10Class II· VA

Producers Peanut Company Inc

America Farm Peanut Granules, bulk packed in 30 lb plastic bags in a box, and labeled in part ***Manufactured by Producers Peanut Co., Inc. 337 Moore Ave., Suffolk, VA 23434***

Reason: Peanut butter may contain aflatoxins above allowable levels.

2013-04-10Class II· VA

Producers Peanut Company Inc

Bulk Creamy/Smooth Peanut butter, packed in plastic 4 lb tub, packed 6 tubs/box; 5 lb tub, packed 6 tubs/box, and 35 lb buckets under private labels: Peanut Kids, Eden and American Farm Peanut Butters, and labeled in part ***Manufactured by Producers Peanut Co., Inc. 337 Moore Ave., Suffolk, VA 23434***

Reason: Peanut butter may contain aflatoxins above allowable levels.

2013-04-10Class II· VA

Producers Peanut Company Inc

Happy Kids Crunchy Peanut butter, packed in 8 oz, 12 oz, 28 oz, packed 12 jars/cs and 40 oz jars, packed 6 jars/cs; jars are labeled in part ***Manufactured by Producers Peanut Co., Inc. 337 Moore Ave., Suffolk, VA 23434***

Reason: Peanut butter may contain aflatoxins above allowable levels.

2013-04-10Class II· VA

Producers Peanut Company Inc

Happy Kids Creamy Peanut Butter, packed in 8 oz, 12 oz, 28 oz, 40 oz jars; packed 12 jars/box and 6 jars/box (40 oz), and labeled in part ******Manufactured by Producers Peanut Co., Inc. 337 Moore Ave., Suffolk, VA 23434***

Reason: Peanut butter may contain aflatoxins above allowable levels.

2013-04-10Class II· CA

Bumble Bee International

Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk White Albacore in Water

Reason: Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, has issued a voluntary recall on specific codes of 5-ounce Chunk White Albacore and Chunk Light Tuna products. The recall has been issued because the products do not meet the companys standards for seal tightness.

2013-04-10Class II· CA

Bumble Bee International

Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk Light Tuna in Vegetable Oil

2013-04-10Class II· CA

Bumble Bee International

Brunswick and Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk Light Tuna in Water.

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