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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
2013-03-27Class II· NE
Conagra Inc
Great Value Salsa Mild, 16 oz (1lb) 454 g.; UPC 007874212780; Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc, Bentonville, AR
Reason: The products may contain plastic pieces.
2013-03-27Class II· NE
Conagra Inc
Great Value All Natural Mild Chunky Salsa, 24 oz (1-lb 8-oz) 680 g.; UPC 007874208639; Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc, Bentonville, AR
Reason: The products may contain plastic pieces.
2013-03-27Class II· CA
Wynlife Healthcare, Inc.
All-In-One Probiotics, K12-BB12-LB3; Dietary Supplement; 30 Packets;Serving size 2 Tablets (1 Packet)l L141/1. Adults take 2 to 4 tablets daily; Children: take 1 to 2 tablets daily (or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Chew slowly or allow to dissolve in mouth. Manufactured for Wynlife Healthcare, Inc., San Diego, CA 92130.
Reason: Wynlife healthcare is recalling their All-In-One Probiotics and Vegi-Fiber Plus products due to DEHP contaminated clouding agents.
2013-03-27Class II· CA
Wynlife Healthcare, Inc.
Vegi-Fiber Plus; O Trans Fat; only 15.4 Calories; Dietary Supplement; 60 Packets; Scientific formula for Natural Vitality; 15 Vegetable and Fruit Extracts; Newest Japanese Carbohydrate Blocker: Fibersol -2; Each Packet Contains 3.5g of Water-Soluble Dietary Fiber. Manufactured for Wynlife Healthcare, Inc., San Diego, CA 92130.
Reason: Wynlife healthcare is recalling their All-In-One Probiotics and Vegi-Fiber Plus products due to DEHP contaminated clouding agents.
2013-03-27Class II· NY
The Dannon Company, Inc - Discovery & Innovation Center
Dannon Light & Fit Carb & Sugar Control Cultured Dairy Snack Vanilla Flavor 4x4oz cups
Reason: The recalled products may potentially contain metal fragment(s) from a faulty manufacturing part.
2013-03-27Class II· NY
The Dannon Company, Inc - Discovery & Innovation Center
Dannon Activia LIGHT Nonfat Yogurt Strawberry / Blueberry Flavor 12-4oz cups STRAWBERRY INGREDIENTS: CULTURED GRADE A NON FAT MILK, STRAWBERRIES***BLUEBERRY INGREDIENTS: CULTURED GRADE A NON FAT MILK, BLUEBERRY PUREE***DISTRIBUTED BY THE DANNON COMPANY, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10603***UPC 36632 03581 Expiration code of DEC 05 2012 MZ
Reason: The recalled products may potentially contain metal fragment(s) from a faulty manufacturing part.
2013-03-27Class II· NY
The Dannon Company, Inc - Discovery & Innovation Center
Dannon Activia LIGHT Nonfat Yogurt Peach Flavor 4x4oz cups INGREDIENTS: CULTURED GRADE A NONFAT MILK, WATER, PEACHES ***DISTRIBUTED BY: THE DANNON COMPANY, INC. WHITE PLAINS, NY 10603 UPC 36632 02633 Expiration code of DEC 04 2012 MZ
Reason: The recalled products may potentially contain metal fragment(s) from a faulty manufacturing part.
2013-03-27Class II· MN
Pan -O- Gold Baking Co
Rye bread with the following brands: Village Hearth , Rye Cottage Bread, NET WT 24 OZ ( 1 LB 8OZ) (680g) , East Coast Caraway Rye, NET WT 20 OZ (1 LB 4 OZ (567g) , PAN-O-GOLD VILLAGE HEARTH BAKER ST, ST. CLOUD, MN 56302. Cub Foods, Deli Rye, NET WT 16 OZ (1 LB) 454 g, Distributed by SUPERVALU INC., Eden prairie, MN 55344. Essential Everyday, Deli Rye Bread, NET WT 16 OZ (1 LB) 454 g Distributed by Supervalu Inc., Eden Prairie, MN 55344, Flvorite, Deli Rye, NET WT 16 OZ (1 lb) 454 g, Distributed by SUPERVALU INC., Eden prairie, MN 55344. Family Choice, Northern Rye Bread, NET WT 16OZ (1 LB) (454G), Seeded Bye Bread, NET WT 20 OZ (1 LB 4 OZ) (567g), Unseeded Rye Bread, NET WT 20 OZ (1 LB 4 OZ) (567g), PAN-O-GOLD VILLAGE HEARTH BAKER ST, ST. CLOUD, MN 56302. Piggly Wiggly, Rye, Seeded Caraway Rye, NET WT 20 OZ (1LB 4 OZ) 568g., distributed by Piggly Wiggly LLC, Keene, NH 03431. Food Club, Rye, NET WT 16 OZ (1 LB) 454g., Distributed by Topco Associates LLC, 7711 Gross Point Road, Skokie, ILL 60077. Shurfresh, Rye, Seeded Rye, Unseeded Rye, NET WT 16 OZ (1LB) 454g & 20 OZ (1LB 4 OZ) 567g., Distributed by Topco Associates LLC, 7711 Gross Point Road, Skokie, ILL 60077.
Reason: A recall has been initiated by Pan-O-Gold Baking Co. after they were notified by Dakota Specialty Milling of a potential foreign material (stainless steel wire from disintegrated sifter screen) risk to the rye flour Pan O Gold uses as an ingredient in all of their rye breads.
2013-03-27Class I· TX
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc
Bean Sauce Seasoning, IFF Code: 76185, Net Weight 25 lb, Production date:04/26/2012, For Manufacturing use only.
Reason: Product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
2013-03-27Class I· TX
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc
Nat Beef FF, Iff Code ULL89721, Net Weight 50 Lb, Batch 0004696310, Production Date 04/23/2012, For Manufacturing Use Only.
Reason: Product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
2013-03-27Class I· TX
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc
Beef, IFF code: SN418156, Net Weight 50 lb, Batch 0004714076, Production date 04/23/2012, For Manufacturing use only.
Reason: Product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
2013-03-27Class I· TX
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc
Nat Flv Beef FF, IFF Code 13580894, Net Weight 50 lb, Batch 0004702577, Production Date 04/23/2012, For Manufacturing Use Only.
Reason: Product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
2013-03-27Class I· TX
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc
Nat Flavor Beef Marrow, IFF Code: ULL681883, Net Weight 50 lb, Batch 0004684926, Production Date 04/25/2012, For Manufacturing Use Only.
Reason: Product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
2013-03-27Class I· TX
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc
Natural Chicken Flavor Seasoning, IFF Code: 3714201, Net Weight 50 lbs, Batch 0004706362, Production Date 04/25/2012, For Manufacturing Use Only.
Reason: Product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
2013-03-27Class I· TX
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc
Grilled Chicken Marinade, IFF Code 3559317, Net Weight 50 Lb, Batch 0004700696, 004705802, and 004722458, Production Date 04/20/2012 and 05/01/2012, For Manufacturing Use Only.
Reason: Product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
2013-03-27Class I· TX
Dymatize Enterprises, LLC
Dymatize Nutrition XPAND Post Xtreme Mass Recovery System Blue Raspberry 3.5 lb Manufactured & Distributed by Dymatize Enterprises, LLC, 13737 N. Stemmons FWY. Dallas, TX 75234 UPC 705016895601.
Reason: The product label declares whey but does not declare milk.
2013-03-27Class I· TX
Dymatize Enterprises, LLC
Dymatize Nutrition XPAND Post Xtreme Mass Recovery System Fruit Punch 3.5 lb Manufactured & Distributed by Dymatize Enterprises, LLC, 13737 N. Stemmons FWY. Dallas, TX 75234 UPC 705016895625.
Reason: The product label declares whey but does not declare milk.
2013-03-27Class I· TX
Dymatize Enterprises, LLC
Dymatize Nutrition XPAND Post Xtreme Mass Recovery System Lemonade 3.5 lb Manufactured & Distributed by Dymatize Enterprises, LLC, 13737 N. Stemmons FWY. Dallas, TX 75234 UPC 705016895649
Reason: The product label declares whey but does not declare milk.
2013-03-27Class I· WA
Whole Foods Market Pacific NW Distribution Center (PDC)
Whole bagels and half bagels w/ cream cheese/cold smoked salmon spread wrapped in plastic. An example of the whole bagel label (in part): "0298437 003996 BAGEL FULL LOX CREAM CHEESE CAPERS BAGEL (ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC WHITE WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC SUGAR, ORGANIC WHEAT GLUTEN, ORGANIC WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC OAT FLOUR, YEAST, SALT, ORGANIC OAT FIBER, ORGANIC HIGH***SELL BY: 02.02.13***PACK DATE: 01.30.13***Whole Foods Market Inc., Bellevue, WA 98005***" There is a light blue water mark behind the ingredient statement that reads: "WHOLE FOODS MARKET" An example of the half bagel label (in part): "0292811 001998 HALF BAGEL WITH LOX CAPERS AND CREAM CHEESE CAPERS BAGEL (ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC WHITE WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC SUGAR, ORGANIC WHEAT GLUTEN, ORGANIC WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC OAT FLOUR, YEAST, SALT, ORGANIC OAT FIBER, ORGANIC HIGH OELIC SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC RAISIN JUICE CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC BARLEY FLOUR, ORGANIC GUAR GUM, ORGANIC CULTURED WHEAT***SELL BY: 02.02.13***PACK DATE: 01.30.13***" There is a light blue water mark behind the ingredient statement that reads: "WHOLE FOODS MARKET"
Reason: Cold-smoked salmon trim, used to manufacture these bagels, processed the same day as a surveillance sample was processed that was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
2013-03-27Class I· WA
Whole Foods Market Pacific NW Distribution Center (PDC)
Cream cheese/cold smoked salmon (Gravlox) spread in plastic containers. A sample of product label (SELL BY and PACK DATES may differ): "0295307 014144 LOX & CREAM CHEESE WHOLE FOODS MARKET CCOLD SMOKED SALMON (SALMON, SALT, SUGAR AND NATURAL HARDWOOD SMOKE). CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT.***SELL BY 02.06.13***PACK DATE: 01.30.13***" There is a light blue water mark behind the ingredient statement that reads: "WHOLE FOODS MARKET"
Reason: Cold-smoked salmon trim, used to manufacture this cream cheese spread, was processed the same day as a surveillance sample was processed, that was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
2013-03-27Class I· WA
Whole Foods Market Pacific NW Distribution Center (PDC)
Cold-smoked salmon in plastic containers. An example of the labeling follows, however, the "SELL BY:" and "PACK DATE" changes. "0297629 015885 SOCKEYE SALMON LOX TRIM WHOLE FOODS MARKET SALMON, SALT, SUGAR AND NATURAL HARDWOOD SMOKE. CONTAINS: FISH***SELL BY: 02.06.13***PACK DATE: 01.30.13***" There is a light blue water mark behind the ingredient statement that reads: "WHOLE FOODS MARKET"
Reason: The repacked cold-smoked salmon trim was processed on the same day as a surveillance sample was processed, that was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
2013-03-27Class III· NY
NBTY Inc.
MET-Rx EXTREME NOS PUMPED NITRO-PUNCH Naturally Flavored DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, 20 FL. OZ. (1.25 PT) (591 mL), UPC Code 7 49826 00512 6, Label Revision 05D, Item Number 48515 --- Manufactured in the USA by MET-Rx Nutrition, Inc. Boca Raton, FL 33487
Reason: The color, odor, and taste of the products are changing and do not meet the firm's high quality standards. This is an issue of commercial spoilage.
2013-03-27Class III· NY
NBTY Inc.
MET-Rx EXTREME NOS PUMPED DOUBLE BERRY Naturally and Artificially Flavored DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, 20 FL. OZ. (1.25 PT) (591 mL), UPC 7 49826 35909 0, Label Revision 01C, Item Number 35909 (Bottle) Item Number 35910 (case) --- Manufactured in the USA by MET-Rx Nutrition, Inc. Boca Raton, FL 33487
Reason: The color, odor, and taste of the products are changing and do not meet the firm's high quality standards. This is an issue of commercial spoilage.
2013-03-27Class III· NY
NBTY Inc.
MET-Rx EXTREME NOS PUMPED WATERMELON Naturally and Artificially Flavored DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, 20 FL. OZ. (1.25 PT) (591 mL), UPC 7 49826 27603 8, Label Revision 02C, Item Number 27603 (Bottle) Item Number 27604 (case) --- Manufactured in the USA by MET-Rx Nutrition, Inc. Boca Raton, FL 33487
Reason: The color, odor, and taste of the products are changing and do not meet the firm's high quality standards. This is an issue of commercial spoilage.
2013-03-27Class II· PA
Bimbo Bakeries Usa
Sara Lee Multi-Grain Thin Style Buns, NET WT 12 OZ (340g)
Reason: Firm has initiated a voluntary recall due to the possible presence of flexible wire caused by a faulty screen at a third party flour mill that supplied flour used in the manufacture of the recalled products.
2013-03-27Class II· PA
Bimbo Bakeries Usa
Harmons 100% Multi-Grain Wide Pan Oven-Baked Bread, NET WT 24 OZ (1LB 8 OZ) 680g
Reason: Firm has initiated a voluntary recall due to the possible presence of flexible wire caused by a faulty screen at a third party flour mill that supplied flour used in the manufacture of the recalled products.
2013-03-27Class II· PA
Bimbo Bakeries Usa
Farm Bread All Natural Multi-Grain, NET WT 24 OZ (1 LB 8 OZ) 680g
Reason: Firm has initiated a voluntary recall due to the possible presence of flexible wire caused by a faulty screen at a third party flour mill that supplied flour used in the manufacture of the recalled products.
2013-03-27Class II· PA
Bimbo Bakeries Usa
Earthgrains 12 Grain Natural Bread, NET WT 1 LB 8 OZ (680g)
Reason: Firm has initiated a voluntary recall due to the possible presence of flexible wire caused by a faulty screen at a third party flour mill that supplied flour used in the manufacture of the recalled products.
2013-03-27Class II· PA
Bimbo Bakeries Usa
Sara Lee 12 Grain Bread Hearty & Delicious, 24 OZ (1LB 8OZ) 680g
Reason: Firm has initiated a voluntary recall due to the possible presence of flexible wire caused by a faulty screen at a third party flour mill that supplied flour used in the manufacture of the recalled products.
2013-03-27Class II· PA
Bimbo Bakeries Usa
Brownberry Grains & More Double Protein Bread, 1 LB 8 OZ (680g)
Reason: Firm has initiated a voluntary recall due to the possible presence of flexible wire caused by a faulty screen at a third party flour mill that supplied flour used in the manufacture of the recalled products.
2013-03-27Class II· PA
Bimbo Bakeries Usa
Brownberry Healthfull Nutty Grain Bread, 1 LB 8 OZ (680g)
Reason: Firm has initiated a voluntary recall due to the possible presence of flexible wire caused by a faulty screen at a third party flour mill that supplied flour used in the manufacture of the recalled products.
2013-03-27Class II· PA
Bimbo Bakeries Usa
Aldi L'Oven Fresh Hearty 12 Grain Bread, NET WT 24 OZ (1 LB 8 OZ) 680g
Reason: Firm has initiated a voluntary recall due to the possible presence of flexible wire caused by a faulty screen at a third party flour mill that supplied flour used in the manufacture of the recalled products.
2013-03-27Class II· PA
Bimbo Bakeries Usa
Stroehmann Dutch Country 100% Whole Grain Bread, 1 LB 8 OZ (680g)
Reason: Firm has initiated a voluntary recall due to the possible presence of flexible wire caused by a faulty screen at a third party flour mill that supplied flour used in the manufacture of the recalled products.
2013-03-27Class II· PA
Bimbo Bakeries Usa
Arnold Healthfull 45 Calories Per Slice Multigrain Bread, 1 LB 2 OZ (510g)
Reason: Firm has initiated a voluntary recall due to the possible presence of flexible wire caused by a faulty screen at a third party flour mill that supplied flour used in the manufacture of the recalled products.
2013-03-27Class II· PA
Bimbo Bakeries Usa
Brownberry Dutch Country 100% Whole Grain Bread, 1 LB 8 OZ (680g)
Reason: Firm has initiated a voluntary recall due to the possible presence of flexible wire caused by a faulty screen at a third party flour mill that supplied flour used in the manufacture of the recalled products.
2013-03-27Class II· PA
Bimbo Bakeries Usa
Arnold Dutch Country 100% Whole Grain Bread, 1 LB 8 OZ (680g)
Reason: Firm has initiated a voluntary recall due to the possible presence of flexible wire caused by a faulty screen at a third party flour mill that supplied flour used in the manufacture of the recalled products.
2013-03-27Class II· PA
Bimbo Bakeries Usa
Brownberry Healthfull 45 Calories Per Slice Multigrain Bread, 1 LB 2 OZ (510g)
Reason: Firm has initiated a voluntary recall due to the possible presence of flexible wire caused by a faulty screen at a third party flour mill that supplied flour used in the manufacture of the recalled products.
2013-03-27Class I· PA
NuGo Nutrition HQ
NuGo Free Trail Mix Bars, UPC 6 91535 45301 2
Reason: NuGo became aware of the possible inadvertent presence of milk in the NuGo Free Trail Mix Bar.
2013-03-27Class II· OH
Ron's Pizza Warehouse
The pizza dough shells come in 5 lb. brown cardboard boxes, containing 25 shells per box.
Reason: There is no labeling on the product, and the product contains the allergen, wheat.
2013-03-27Class II· TN
Blue Planet Foods, Inc.
Blue Planet, 10311 9 Grain Granola, NET WEIGHT 900 lbs (bulk product)
Reason: Blue Planet products that contain the two recalled Dakota Specialty Milling ingredients; distribution of recalled bulk, wholesale, and cereal items.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.