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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

2013-03-20Class II· ND

40133, SARA LEE SPECIALTY 8 GRAIN BLEND 100 (SUNFLOWER, WHEAT, OATS, RYE, BARLEY, WHOLE MEAL YELLOW CORN, MILLET, TRITICALE, RYE FLOUR), DAKOTA SPECIALTY MILLING, INC., FARGO, ND , 1 Net WT 50 LBS.

Reason: Some flour and flour blends produced at Dakota Specialty Milling have the potential to be contaminated with pliable metal wire mesh fragments from a defective flour sifter.

2013-03-20Class II· ND

Dakota Specialty Milling, Inc

40120, CANADIAN OAT BASE (OATS. OAT BRAN, OAT FIBER, RYE, SUNFLOWER, OAT FLOUR, WHEAT, BARLEY), DAKOTA SPECIALTY MILLING, INC., FARGO, ND , 1 Net WT 50 LBS.

Reason: Some flour and flour blends produced at Dakota Specialty Milling have the potential to be contaminated with pliable metal wire mesh fragments from a defective flour sifter.

2013-03-20Class II· ND

Dakota Specialty Milling, Inc

40048, SPECIALTY VANILLA GRANOLA (...ATS. WHEAT, SUGAR, OAT FLOUR, CANOLA OIL W/TOCOPHEROLS, BROWN SUGAR, VANILLA EXTRACT, HONEY, SI...., SALT), DAKOTA SPECIALTY MILLING, INC., FARGO, ND , 1 Net WT 40 LBS.

Reason: Some flour and flour blends produced at Dakota Specialty Milling have the potential to be contaminated with pliable metal wire mesh fragments from a defective flour sifter.

2013-03-20Class II· ND

Dakota Specialty Milling, Inc

13006, Roman Meal Twelve Grain(wheat bran, sunflower seed, stabilized wheat germ, wheat, barley, sesame seed, Millet, yellow corn, flaxseed, Triticale, Oats, Rye, rice flour, black malt, buckwheat flour, spelt, kamut flour, amaranth flour), Roman Meal Company, Tacoma, Washington, 1 Net WT 50 LBS.

Reason: Some flour and flour blends produced at Dakota Specialty Milling have the potential to be contaminated with pliable metal wire mesh fragments from a defective flour sifter.

2013-03-20Class II· ND

Dakota Specialty Milling, Inc

10209, Roman Meal New 12 Grain Mix (wheat bran, sunflower, wheat germ, wheat, barley, sesame seed, Millet, yellow corn, brown flax, Triticale, Oats, Rye, buckwheat, spelt, Brown Rice, kamut flour, amaranth flour), Roman Meal Company, Tacoma, Washington, 1 Net WT 50 LBS.

Reason: Some flour and flour blends produced at Dakota Specialty Milling have the potential to be contaminated with pliable metal wire mesh fragments from a defective flour sifter.

2013-03-20Class II· ND

Dakota Specialty Milling, Inc

10204, Roman Meal Multi Whole Grain Mix (Millet, White Wheat, Triticale, Oats, Rye, Barely, Buckwheat, Brown Rice), Roman Meal Company, Tacoma, Washington, 1 Net WT 50 LBS.

Reason: Some flour and flour blends produced at Dakota Specialty Milling have the potential to be contaminated with pliable metal wire mesh fragments from a defective flour sifter.

2013-03-20Class II· ND

Dakota Specialty Milling, Inc

10200, Roman Meal Barley Mix (Barley), Roman Meal Company, Tacoma, Washington, 1 Net WT 50 LBS.

Reason: Some flour and flour blends produced at Dakota Specialty Milling have the potential to be contaminated with pliable metal wire mesh fragments from a defective flour sifter.

2013-03-20Class II· ND

Dakota Specialty Milling, Inc

10073, Roman Meal Enhanced Healthy White Mix (sugarcane fiber, whole meal barley flour, white corn, wheat starch, oats, vitamins), Roman Meal Company, Tacoma, Washington, 1 Net WT 50 LBS.

Reason: Some flour and flour blends produced at Dakota Specialty Milling have the potential to be contaminated with pliable metal wire mesh fragments from a defective flour sifter.

2013-03-20Class II· ND

Dakota Specialty Milling, Inc

10058-T, RM Multigrain W/Calcium Mixture - Thailand (wheat bran, yellow corn flour, oats, calcium carbonate, millet flour, yellow flax, stabilized wheat germ), Roman Meal Company, Tacoma, Washington, Net WT 20 KILOS.

Reason: Some flour and flour blends produced at Dakota Specialty Milling have the potential to be contaminated with pliable metal wire mesh fragments from a defective flour sifter.

2013-03-20Class II· ND

Dakota Specialty Milling, Inc

10021 RM Honey Oat Bran Mixture - Hong Kong / Thailand (oats, oat bran, oat flour), Roman Meal Company, Tacoma, Washington, Net WT 20 KILOS.

Reason: Some flour and flour blends produced at Dakota Specialty Milling have the potential to be contaminated with pliable metal wire mesh fragments from a defective flour sifter.

2013-03-20Class II· ND

Dakota Specialty Milling, Inc

10021 Roman Meal Premium Oat Bran Mix ( Oat Flour, Oats, Oat Bran, white Wheat Bran, Red Wheat Bran, Stabilizi...., Wheat Germ), Roman Meal Company, Tacoma, Washington, 1 Net WT 50 LBS.

Reason: Some flour and flour blends produced at Dakota Specialty Milling have the potential to be contaminated with pliable metal wire mesh fragments from a defective flour sifter.

2013-03-20Class II· PR

Bakery Cash & Carry Inc.

Brandy flavor

Reason: The firm re-packs the bulk product for retail sale without labeling, just the name of the product handwritten. Therefore, the label does not declare allergens: FD&C Red #40, Yellow#5, Yellow #6, Blue#1 and Sulfites.

2013-03-20Class II· PR

Bakery Cash & Carry Inc.

Butter Cream

Reason: The firm re-packs the bulk product for retail sale without labeling, just the name of the product handwritten. Therefore, the label does not declare allergens: The ingredient partially hydrogenated vegetable oil contains soybean oil as a sub-ingredient.

2013-03-20Class II· PR

Bakery Cash & Carry Inc.

Butter Flavor

Reason: The firm re-packs the bulk product for retail sale without labeling, just the name of the product handwritten. Therefore, the label does not declare allergens: FD&C Yellow#5, Yellow #6 and Red #40

2013-03-20Class III· PR

Bakery Cash & Carry Inc.

Raspberry Flavor

Reason: The firm re-packs the bulk product for retail sale without labeling, just the name of the product handwritten. Therefore, the label does not declare allergens: FD&C Red #40 and Blue #1

2013-03-20Class II· NJ

Mondelez Global Llc

Carton: Nabisco belVita Apple Cinnamon Net Wt. 8.8 oz UPC 0 44000 02824 1 Distributed by Kraft Foods Global, Inc. Northfield, IL 60093-2753 USA Inner Pouch: Nabisco belVita Apple Cinnamon Net Wt. 1.76 oz UPC 0 44000 02825 1 Distributed by Kraft Foods Global, Inc. Northfield, IL 60093-2753 USA Shipper: Mixed "Better For You" Shipper UPC 00044000034023 which also contains product not subject to the recall 590 cases distributed

Reason: Mondelez Global LLC is conducting a voluntary recall of belVita Breakfast Biscuit Apple Cinnamon and Chocolate Varieties due to the possible presence of fragments of flexible metal mesh caused by a faulty screen at third party flour supplier.

2013-03-20Class II· NJ

Mondelez Global Llc

Case UPC: 144000031944 Carton: Nabisco belVita Chocolate Variety Net Wt. 8.8 oz UPC 0 44000 03194 7 Distributed by Kraft Foods Global, Inc. Northfield, IL 60093-2753 USA Inner Pouch: Nabisco belVita Chocolate Variety Net Wt. 1.76 oz UPC 0 44000 03192 3 Distributed by Kraft Foods Global, Inc. Northfield, IL 60093-2753 USA 14.08 oz Please note there are mixed shippers, shipper labels are not available: Mixed belVita Shipper UPC 0044000032784 which contains a 14.08 oz 2 pc product- waiting for label for this size. 9618 cases distributed.

Reason: belVita breakfast biscuit may contain fragments of flexible metal mesh caused by a faulty screen at a third-party flour supplier.

2013-03-20Class II· NJ

Ethnic International Holding Inc

ROSEHIP DRINK MIX. Yoruk Prens Tarcin Kusburnu Net 400 g. USA Distributor: Ethnic Int. Holding Inc. 4 Corporate Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512. Tel. 609-395-8513. Picture of flower on label.

Reason: Yoruk Prens brand drink mix flavored Apple, Orange, Pomegranate, Cinnamon and Rosehip. We were informed that these products include some colorants, which are not allowed to use in the USA as per a New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets sample analysis.

2013-03-20Class II· NJ

Ethnic International Holding Inc

CINNAMON DRINK MIX. Yoruk Prens Tarcin Net 400 g. USA Distributor: Ethnic Int. Holding Inc. 4 Corporate Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512. Tel. 609-395-8513. Picture of cinnamon sticks on label.

2013-03-20Class II· NJ

Ethnic International Holding Inc

POMEGRANATE DRINK MIX. Yoruk Prens Nar Net 400 g. USA Distributor: Ethnic Int. Holding Inc. 4 Corporate Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512. Tel. 609-395-8513. Picture of pomegranate on label.

2013-03-20Class II· NJ

Ethnic International Holding Inc

ORANGE DRINK MIX. Yoruk Prens Portalcal Net 400 g. USA Distributor: Ethnic Int. Holding Inc. 4 Corporate Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512. Tel. 609-395-8513. Picture of orange on label.

2013-03-20Class II· NJ

Ethnic International Holding Inc

APPLE DRINK MIX. Yoruk Prens Elma Net 400 g. USA Distributor: Ethnic Int. Holding Inc. 4 Corporate Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512. Tel. 609-395-8513. Picture of green apple on label.

2013-03-20Class II· British Columbia

LYFE Kitchen Retail, Inc.

LYFE Kitchen, Sweet Corn Chowder with Cashew Cream, Yukon Gold Potatoes and Bell Peppers; 28 oz. 680 gr, Keep Refrigerated. UPC 855764003527 Del Monaco Specialty Products, Morgan Hill, CA

Reason: Costco notified firm that some containers of their LYFE Kitchen Sweet Corn Chowder were packaged in a sleeve labeled Orange Carrot Ginger Soup. Individual boxes of the corn chowder are properly labeled and product identity is visible to the consumer.

2013-03-20Class I· CA

See's Candies Inc.

See's Candies, Divinity with Walnuts; Net Wt. 1.7 oz, (48 gr). See's Candies, South San Francisco, CA.

Reason: One code of 1.7 oz Divinity Easter Eggs with Walnuts may actually contain Peanut Butter Eggs.

2013-03-20Class I· TX

Talenti I, LLC

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Gelato. The product was distributed to retail stores throughout the United States between September 2011 and September 2012 and is packaged in clear, plastic One Pint (473ml) containers with UPC code 1 86852 00094 5 printed on the back of the container and "Best By" date range of 3/21/13 through 3/26/14 printed on the bottom of the container. The firm also sold the product in a 5 QT size with UPC code 1-8685200090-7 and best by range 03/21/13 through 03/26/2014.

Reason: Talenti Gelato is recalling Talenti Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Gelato. The peanut butter used in this product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often expe

2013-03-13Class I· CA

Herbalife International Of America Inc

HERBALIFE Formula 1 Instant Healthy Meal, Nutritional Shake Mix ( Vanilla Dream) Packets; net WT 1.83 oz/52 g; packaged as 12 packets in a cardboard carton; just add water; single serve powder in a packet;

Reason: Herbalife of America Inc is initiating this recall due to trace amounts of an undeclared milk protein allergen.

2013-03-13Class I· TX

Decoty Coffee Company, Inc

Taco Seasoning, Net Wt. 1.25 lb and 5.75 lb. Distributed by Decoty Coffee Company, San Angelo, TX 76903, 800-588-8001. The products come in 1.25lb and 5.75lb sizes and are distributed in plastic spice containers with resealable lids.

Reason: DeCoty Coffee Company of San Angelo, Texas is recalling its 1.25lb and 5.75lb of DeCoty Taco Seasoning because it contains an undeclared ingredient, Soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Soy run the risk of a life threatening or serious allergic reaction if they consume these items.

2013-03-13Class II· NJ

R-Kane Products Inc.

Z Pro 25 High Protein Supplement Net. Wt. 1.5 oz. - Chocolate Flavor Formulated and Distributed by: R-Kane Products, Inc. 8351 National Highway, Pennsauken, NJ 08110

Reason: Z Pro High Protein Chocolate Flavor Supplement is under recall since it contains milk and soy, allergens, which are not declared on the label of the individual packets of the product.

2013-03-13Class II· NJ

R-Kane Products Inc.

Z Pro 25 High Protein Supplement Net. Wt. 1.3 oz. - Vanilla Flavor Formulated and Distributed by: R-Kane Products, Inc. 8351 National Highway, Pennsauken, NJ 08110

Reason: Z Pro High Protein Vanilla Flavor Supplement is under recall because it contains the allergens milk and coconut, a tree nut, which are not declared on the label of the individual packets of the product.

2013-03-13Class I· LA

Bruce Foods Corp

Food Club(R) MEXICAN STYLE ENCHILADA SAUCE, RED, NET WT 10 OZ (284g), DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, 7711 GROSS POINT RD., SKOKIE, IL 60077 UPC: 036800292208

Reason: Undeclared soy and wheat: One can of product labeled as containing red enchilada sauce, was found to contain green enchilada sauce which contains wheat and soy.

2013-03-13Class II· NY

Rich Products Corp

Daphne's California 6 inch Multigrain Flatbread, 2.1 oz., Product Code 77468, Net Wt. 13.50 lbs. (case) --- There are 12 - 10 count bags per case

Reason: The product was manufactured with bulk flour supplied by Dakota Specialty Milling. Dakota Specialty Milling is recalling the bulk flour because of reports of metal fragments (stainless steel) caused by a faulty mesh screen.

2013-03-13Class II· NY

Rich Products Corp

Sara Lee Thin Style Buns, 100% Multi-Grain, 1.5 oz., Goglanian Bakeries Product Code 77474, UPC 072945611788 --- The product is packaged in a plastic bag with a green bag clip. There are 8 buns per retail package (plastic bag) and there are 18 bags per tray.

2013-03-13Class II· NY

Rich Products Corp

ALL NATURAL ANCIENT GRAIN BREAD, NET WT. 13.8 OZ. (393 g), PRODUCT OF CANADA, UPC 0 49800 08712 5 (appears on bag), Product Code 08712 --- RICH PRODUCTS CORP., BUFFALO, NY 14213 --- The product is a frozen bread dough packaged in a plastic bag with 24 plastic bags per case. The frozen dough is sold to in-store bakeries and food service customers.

Reason: Product was manufactured with bulk flour supplied by Dakota Specialty Milling which is being recalled due to reports of metal fragments..

2013-03-13Class II· NJ

Deep Foods Inc

Deep Best Quality Dry Garlic Chutney (Thechaa); Net Wt. 4 OZ.; UPC 011433111201; Deep Foods, Inc. Union, NJ 07083

Reason: Unapproved dye in product (Rhodamine B - Basic Violet 10).

2013-03-13Class I· FL

Mkg Provisions Inc

Cold Smoke Atlantic Salmon Trimmings Vacuum Packed

Reason: Results from the company lab samples revealed that some of the samples contained Listeria monocytogenes.

2013-03-13Class I· FL

Mkg Provisions Inc

Cold Smoke Atlantic Salmon Nordic Choice Pre-sliced Vacuum Packed

Reason: Results from the company lab samples revealed that some of the samples contained Listeria monocytogenes.

2013-03-13Class I· FL

Mkg Provisions Inc

UpRiver brand Cold Smoke Atlantic Salmon Balik Cut Sides Vacuum Packed

Reason: Results from the company lab samples revealed that some of the samples contained Listeria monocytogenes.

2013-03-13Class I· FL

Mkg Provisions Inc

UpRiver brand Cold Smoke Atlantic Salmon Pre-sliced Vacuum Packed, 4 oz..

Reason: Results from the company lab samples revealed that some of the samples contained Listeria monocytogenes.

2013-03-13Class II· KY

Tortilleria Provincia

Yellow Corn Tortillas in 5 lb clear flexible plastic bags with green and yellow printing. Tortilleria Provincia 1200 B Clay Street Bowling Green, KY 42101

Reason: During an FDA inspection at the firm, it was discovered that the firm uses, FD&C Yellow #5, in the manufacture of their tortillas. However, FD&C Yellow #5 is not listed in the ingredient statement.

2013-03-13Class I· OH

Gorant Candies Inc A Division of Carlton Cards Retail Inc

No Sugar Added Bridge Mix in 12 oz bags

Reason: The product is being recalled because it was manufactured using peanuts that were recalled by Peanut Corporation of America because of their potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

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