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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
2013-03-13Class I· OH
Gorant Candies Inc A Division of Carlton Cards Retail Inc
No Sugar Added Milk Chocolate Peanuts in 10 oz and 3 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.
2013-03-13Class I· OH
Gorant Candies Inc A Division of Carlton Cards Retail Inc
Milk Chocolate Peanuts in 10 oz, 3 oz, and 5 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.
2013-03-13Class I· OH
Gorant Candies Inc A Division of Carlton Cards Retail Inc
Chocolate bridge mix in 10 oz, 3 oz, and 3.5 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.
2013-03-13Class I· OH
BA Sweetie Candy Co
Sweetie Sugar Free/ NSA Chocolate Peanuts in plastic bag 2 lb, UPC 0 17598 94259 9, 5 lb, UPC 0 17598 04259 6
Reason: Product is being recalled because it was manufactured using peanut products recalled by Peanut Corporation of America. The peanut products has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
2013-03-13Class I· OH
BA Sweetie Candy Co
Sugar Free/ NSA Chocolate Bridge Mix in plastic bags 2 lb, UPC 0 17598 94258 2, 5 lb, UPC 017598 04258 9
Reason: Product is being recalled because it was manufactured using peanut products recalled by Peanut Corporation of America. The peanut products has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
2013-03-13Class I· OH
BA Sweetie Candy Co
B. A. Sweetie Chocolate Bridge Mix in plastic bags 2 lb, UPC 0 17598 90609 6, 5 lb, UPC 0 17598 00609 3; & Dave's Markets Chocolate Bridge Mix in plastic bags, 4 oz, UPC 017598 70609 2.
Reason: Product is being recalled because it was manufactured using peanut products recalled by Peanut Corporation of America. The peanut products has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
2013-03-13Class I· OH
BA Sweetie Candy Co
B. A. Sweetie Double Dip Peanuts in plastic bags 2 lb, UPC 0 17598 90687 4, 5 lb, UPC 0 17598 00687 1; & Dave's Market Chocolate Double Dip Peanuts in plastic bags, 4 oz, UPC 017598 70687 0
Reason: Product is being recalled because it was manufactured using peanut products recalled by Peanut Corporation of America. The peanut products has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
2013-03-13Class I· OH
Tropical Nut & Fruit Inc
Granulated Peanuts in 1 lb plastic bags.
Reason: The product is being recalled because it was manufactured using peanut products recalled by Peanut Corporation of America because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
2013-03-13Class I· WA
Ocean Beauty Seafoods, LLC
Cold-smoked salmon in a vacuum packed, clear plastic bag. Product labeled: Csea brand Cold Smoked Smoked Sockeye Trim, 2 lb., Ingredients: Sockeye Salmon, Salt, and Natural Hardwood Smoked Produced by Ocean Beauty Seafoods, LLC KEEP REFRIGERATED AT 38 DEG OR BELOW"
Reason: A surveillance sample was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
2013-03-13Class I· OH
Giannios Candy Co Inc
Milk Chocolate Catalog # 111, Dark Chocolate Peanut Clusters Catalog # 112 & Peanut Butter Pieces Catalog # 107 individually wrapped. Date Codes 121401-130831
Reason: This product is being recalled because it was manufactured using peanut butter recalled by Peanut Corporation of America because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
2013-03-06Class I· FL
GoldCoast Salads
GoldCoast Salads Smoked Salmon Spread (8oz and 16oz in flexible plastic cup with flexible plastic lids - keep refrigerate at 38 or below)
Reason: Product may be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes
2013-03-06Class I· FL
GoldCoast Salads
GoldCoast Salads Lobster & Shrimp Spread (8oz and 16oz in flexible plastic cup with flexible plastic lids - keep refrigerate at 38 or below)
Reason: Product may be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes
2013-03-06Class I· FL
GoldCoast Salads
GoldCoast Salads Marine Lobster Spread (8oz and 16oz in flexible plastic cup with flexible plastic lids - keep refrigerate at 38 or below)
Reason: Product may be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes
2013-03-06Class I· FL
GoldCoast Salads
GoldCoast Salads Blue Crab Spread (8oz and 16oz in flexible plastic cup with flexible plastic lids - keep refrigerate at 38 or below)
Reason: Product may be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes
2013-03-06Class I· NY
Js Pelmeni Ok, Inc.
Potato & Mushroom Dumplings, Net Weight 1 lb. (16 oz.), KEEP FROZEN, UPC 6 54368 10039 3 --- JS Pelmeni OK - EST # A615133 - 667 Coney Island Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11218 - (718) 469-1490
Reason: The product contains undeclared milk and soy based on observations found during a joint inspection by the FDA and New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets.
2013-03-06Class I· NY
Js Pelmeni Ok, Inc.
Potato Dumplings, Net Weight 2 lb. (32 oz.), KEEP FROZEN, UPC 6 54368 10038 6, EST # A613069 --- JS Pelmeni OK - 667 Coney Island Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11218 - (718) 469-1490
Reason: The product contains undeclared milk and soy based on observations found during a joint inspection by the FDA and New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets.
2013-03-06Class I· ND
Specialty Commodities, Inc.
Egyptian Parsley Flakes, Weight: 10kg Net.
Reason: Specialty Commodities was notified by a customer that they had found Parsley Flakes to be positive for Salmonella.
2013-03-06Class I· MN
Associated Milk Producers, Inc
GFS Lemon Pulling, Net Wt. 113 oz (7 lb 1 oz) 3.20 kg UPC 93901-10676. Distributed by Gordon Food Service, Grand Rapids, MI 49548.
Reason: Undeclared Milk Allergen. GFS labeled Lemon Pudding may contain vanilla pudding which contains milk. The Lemon Pudding label does not list milk.
2013-03-06Class I· CA
Qtrade Teas And Herb
Organic Lemon Grass Tea Bag Cut (TBC), Item#410. Packing Size: 25 kgs net double craft paper bags and double polyethylene bags each inner liner and repacked product packed in corrugated cartons with polyethylene inner liner. Organic Lemon Grass Tea Bag Cut (TBC) bulk sold in original, repacked cases, and as component of blended bulk tea products.
Reason: QTrade Teas & Herbs is recalling Organic Lemon Grass Tea Bag Cut (TBC) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
2013-03-06Class I· CO
Teatulia
Sold as In-House brand iced tea: Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill Organic Lemongrass Ginger Green Tea, 3 oz. packages
Reason: Tea received from bulk supplier may be contaminated with Salmonella.
2013-03-06Class I· SC
Muffin Mam Inc (The)
The Muffin Mam, Inc 24oz Strawberry Cr¿me Cake, UPC 7-60366-00986-3
Reason: Undeclared Allergen: Eggs.
2013-03-06Class II· PR
Productos 2001 Inc.
"***Productos 2001**Plantillas para Pastelillos-Empanadillas-Tacos-Cheese Dog y Otros (dough rounds for tacos and turnovers)***18 units***Keep refrigerated***NET WT. 28 oz***"
Reason: Undeclared allergens: FD&C Yellow #5, Yellow# 6, Red #40.
2013-03-06Class II· CA
Koda Farms Inc
Mochiko Blue Star Sweet Rice Flour; Net Wt. 50 lbs. (22.68 k) Koda Farms Milling, Inc. South Dos Palos, CA 93665
Reason: Koda Farms received a report from a customer that a hard yellow material was found in rice flour dough that had been manufactured using rice flour supplied by Koda Farms. The rice flour is believed to be the source of the foreign object.
2013-03-06Class II· WA
Giant Greens, Inc.
Organic Pea Shoots are packaged in a 3 oz. or 4 oz packages. Product is sold under the Life Force or Trader Joe's brand. The Life Force, 3 oz, has UPC 8 51042 00414 9. The Trader Joe's, 4 oz, has UPC 0092 7567. The Life Force, 3 oz, is labeled in parts: "***Organic Pea Shoots***Life Force foods***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 3.0 oz***DISTRIBUTED BY: LIFEFORCE FOODS, LLC***BALTIMORE, MD 21202***". The Trader Joe's, 4 oz, is labeled in parts: "***ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS***TRADER JOE'S***PERISHABLE, KEEP REFRIGERATED***RINSE BEFORE USING***NET WT. 4 OZ***SKU# 92756***DIST. & SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY: TRADER JOE'S, MONROVIA, CA 91016***".
Reason: Organic Pea Shoots are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2013-03-06Class II· WA
Giant Greens, Inc.
Wheatgrass is packaged in a pint or cup, 16 oz. bag, or 5 lb. Flat cardboard box and sold under the Sprouters Northwest brand. The Wheatgrass in a pint or cup has UPC 0 79566 12380 5; The wheatgrass in 16 oz. bag or 5 lb. Flat cardboard box does not have any UPC. The wheatgrass, Sprouters Northwest, pint or cup., is labeled in parts: "***Wheatgrass***CERTIFIED ORGANIC***Pint***Sprouters NORTHWEST, INC.***KENT, WA 98032***". The wheatgrass in 16 oz. bag is labeled in parts: "***ORGANIC WHEATGRASS***SKU# 16OZCW***Keep Refrigerated***Not For Retail Sales as Packaged***". The wheatgrass in 5 lb. Flat cardboard box is labeled in parts: "***Wheatgrass***1 Ea. 21"X21" Wheatgrass/case***Item 40019***".
Reason: Wheatgrass is recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2013-03-06Class I· WA
Giant Greens, Inc.
Mung Bean sprouts is packaged in a 8 oz clamshell container or 5 lb. bag and sold under the Sprouters Northwest or Life Force brand. The Life Force foods, 8 oz, has UPC 8 15098 00107 1; The Sprouters Northwest, 5 lb., has UPC 0 33383 70258 2. The Life Force foods, 8 oz., is labeled in parts: "***MUNG BEAN SPROUTS***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 4 OZ.***MANUFACTURED FOR: BRASSICA SPROUT GROUP, BALTIMORE, MD 21202***www.broccosprouts.com***". The Sprouters Northwest, 5 lb., is labeled in parts: "***BEAN SPROUTS***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 5 LBS***Sprouters NORTHWEST***KENT, WA 98032***".
Reason: Mung Bean sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2013-03-06Class I· WA
Giant Greens, Inc.
3 Bean Munchies sprouts is a mixture of Green Peas, Cow Peas, Red Lentils and Garbanzo Beans. Product is packaged in a 4 oz clamshell container and sold under the Sprouters Northwest brand. Product has UPC 8 15098 00204 7. The 3 Bean Munchies sprouts, 4 oz., is labeled in parts: "***3 BEAN MUNCHIES***a blend of sprouts from green peas, cow peas, red and green lentils, and adzuki beans***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 4.0 oz.***DISTRIBUTED BY: SPROUTERS NORTHWEST, INC., KENT, WA 98032***www.SproutersNorwthest***".
Reason: 3 Bean Munchies sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2013-03-06Class I· WA
Giant Greens, Inc.
Deli sprouts is a mixture of Clover, Fenugreek, Lentils, an Radish sprouts. Product is packaged in a 4 oz. or 5 oz clamshell container. Product is sold under the Sprouters Northwest brand. The Deli sprouts, 4 oz., has UPC 8 79566 12305 4. The Deli sprouts, 5 oz., as UPC 0 79566 12360 7. The Deli sprouts, 4 oz., is labeled in parts: "***DELI SPROUTS***INGREDIENTS: CLOVER, FENUGREEK, LENTILS, AND RADISH***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 4.0 oz.***DISTRIBUTED BY: SPROUTERS NORTHWEST, INC., KENT, WA 98032***www.SproutersNorwthest***". The Deli sprouts, 5 oz., is labeled in parts: "***DELI***INGREDIENTS: CLOVER, FENUGREEK, LENTILS, AND RADISH***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 5 oz.***Sprouters NORTHWEST, INC. KENT, WA 98032***".
Reason: Deli sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2013-03-06Class I· WA
Giant Greens, Inc.
Brocco sprouts is broccoli sprouts, packaged in a 4 oz. clamshell container or 85 gram package. The Brocco sprouts, 4oz., distributed BRASSICA, has UPC 8 15098 00025; The Brocco sprouts, 85 gram, produced for LIFE FORCE, has UPC 8 51042 00400 2. The Brocco sprouts, 4oz, is labeled in parts: "***BROCCO SPROUTS***broccoli sprouts***Keep Refrigerated***NET WT. 4.0 oz.***DISTRIBUTED BY: BRASSICA PROTECTION PRODUCTS LLC, BALTIMORE, MD 21224***Growers***Sprouters Northwest (Kent, WA)***www.BroccoSprouts.com***". The LifeForce, 85 gram, is labeled in parts: "***BROCCO SPROUTS***broccoli sprouts***Keep Refrigerated***NET WT 85 g***PRODUCED FOR: LIFE FORCE FOODS LLC, BALTIMORE, MD 21202***www.BroccoSprouts.com***".
Reason: Brocco sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2013-03-06Class I· WA
Giant Greens, Inc.
Alfalfa sprouts, packaged in a 4 oz. clamshell container or 85 gram package. Product is sold under Sprouters Northwest or LifeForce brand. The Sprouters Northwest, 4oz., has UPC 8 15098 00108 8; The LifeForce, 85 gram, has UPC 8 51042 00402 6. The Sprouters Northwest, 4oz, is labeled in parts: "***ALFALFA SPROUTS***Sprouters NORTHWEST****KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 4.0 oz.***DISTRIBUTED BY: SPROUTERS NORTHWEST, KENT, WA 98032***www.SproutersNorthwest.com***". The LifeForce, 85 gram, is labeled in parts: "***ALFALFA SPROUTS***LifeForce foods***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT 85g***PRODUCED FOR: LIFE FORCE FOODS LLC, BALTIMORE, MD 21202***www.BroccoSprouts.com***".
Reason: Alfalfa sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2013-03-06Class I· WA
Giant Greens, Inc.
Spicy Sprouts, packaged in a 4 oz. clamshell container or 85 gram package. The product is sold under Sprouters Northwest or LifeForce brand. The Sprouters Northwest, 4 oz., has UPC is 8 15098 00202 3. The LifeForce, 85 gram, has UPC 8 51042 00401 9. The Sprouters Northwest, 4 oz., is labeled in parts: "***SPICY SPROUTS***a blend of clover and radish sprouts***Sprouters NORTHWEST, INC.***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 4.0 oz.***DISTRIBUTED BY: SPROUTERS NORTHWEST, INC., KENT, WA 98032***SproutersNorthwest.com***". The LifeForce, 85 gram, is labeled in parts: "***SPICY SPROUTS***a blend of clover and radish sprouts***LifeForce***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT 85g***PRODUCED FOR: LIFE FORCE FOODS LLC, BALTIMORE, MD 21202***www.BroccoSprouts.com***".
Reason: Spicy Sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2013-03-06Class I· WA
Giant Greens, Inc.
Brocco Sprouts Sandwich Blend, packaged in a 4 oz. clamshell container, the UPC is 8 15098 00028 9. The product is labeled in parts: "***BROCCO SPROUTS SANDWICH BLEND***broccoli & clover sprouts***NET WT. 4.0 oz***DISTRIBUTED BY: BRASSICA PROTECTION PRODUCTS LLC, BALTIMORE, MD 21224***www.BroccoSprouts.com***"Growers***Sprouters Northwest (Kent, WA)***".
Reason: Brocco Sprouts Sandwich Blend are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2013-03-06Class I· WA
Giant Greens, Inc.
Clover sprouts, product is packaged in a 4 oz or 5 oz. clamshell containers, and 1 lb. bag or 2 lb. tray. Product is sold under brand Sprouters Northwest. Clover Sprouts, 4oz container, has a UPC 8 15098 00201 6; Clover Sprouts, 5oz container, has a UPC 0 33383 70235 3; Clover Sprouts, 1 lb bag, has a UPC 0 79566 12351 5; Clover Sprouts, 2 lb tray, has a UPC 0 79566 12351 5; The Clover Sprouts, 4 oz., Sprouters Northwest brand is labeled in parts: "***CLOVER SPROUTS***Sprouters NORTHWEST***NET WT 4.0 oz***KEEP REFRIGERATED***DISTRIBUTED BY: SPROUTERS NORTHWEST, KENT, WA 98032***www.SproutersNorthwest.com***". The Clover Sprouts, 5 oz., Sprouters Northwest brand is labeled in parts: "***CLOVER ***Sprouters NORTHWEST, INC. KENT, WA 98032***NET WT 5.0 oz***KEEP REFRIGERATED***". The Clover Sprouts, 1 LB., Sprouters Northwest brand is labeled in parts: "***CLOVER SPROUTS***NET WT. 1 LB***KEEP REFRIGERATED***Sprouters NORTHWEST, KENT, WA 98032***". The Clover Sprouts, 2 LB., Sprouters Northwest brand is labeled in parts: "***Clover Sprouts***2 lb.*** Sprouters NORTHWEST, KENT, WA 98032***".
Reason: Clover sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2013-03-06Class I· MO
Homestead Creamery
Homestead Creamery Artisan Cheese, Flory's Favorite, whole raw jersey milk, packaged in 1-lb or 1/2-lb block/plastic packs.
Reason: The raw milk cheese product may be contaminated with shiga-toxin e-coli.
2013-03-06Class II· AL
Aptalis Pharma Us Inc
SourceCF(R) Pediatric Drops, Multivitamins with A, B, D, E and K Plus Zinc, 2 FL OZ. (60ML), NDC 66212-300-60, UPC 668212300600
Reason: The data suggests that the formulation does not support the shelf life of the product as labeled.
2013-03-06Class I· NJ
Zip International Group
Bream Dry Salted Fish Net Wt.: about 14.2 oz Imported by Zip International Group LLC Product of Russia
Reason: NYSDAM sampling and analysis has revealed that Dry Salted Fish is uneviscerated.
2013-03-06Class III· TX
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market Panettone Chocolate - 26.4 oz, 12 per case.
Reason: The reason for the recall was that a small portion of the Whole Foods Market Cranberry Panettone was mispackaged in Whole Foods Market Panettone Chocolate boxes. Allergens are declared on both labels, but the only difference is that soy is in the 'may contains' statement on Whole Foods Market Cranberry Panettone box and on the Whole Foods Market Chocolate Panettone box, soy is declared in the 'con
2013-03-06Class I· TX
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market Whole Catch Wild Alaskan Sockeye Smoked Salmon, Cold Smoked Sliced, Net Wt. 4 oz, Distributed by Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX 78703
Reason: The product has the potential to contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes.
2013-02-27Class II· PA
Bimbo Bakeries Usa
Weight Watchers 6 Original Bagels, 15 oz packages
Reason: The firm found metal fragments in two packages of product.
2013-02-27Class II· PA
Bimbo Bakeries Usa
Publix Premium Bagels, 20 oz packages; ORIGINAL, MULTI-GRAIN, and CINNAMON RAISIN SWIRL varieties.
Reason: The firm found metal fragments in two packages of product.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.