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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
2013-02-27Class II· PA
Bimbo Bakeries Usa
Sara Lee Deluxe Bagels, 20 oz packages; BLUEBERRY, PLAIN, CINNAMON RAISIN,and HONEY WHEAT varieties.
Reason: The firm found metal fragments in two packages of product.
2013-02-27Class II· PA
Bimbo Bakeries Usa
Thomas' Bagels, 1 lb 4 oz packages; EVERYTHING, ONION, BLUEBERRY, PLAIN, CINNAMON RAISIN, HEARTY GRAINS 100% WHOLE WHEAT, CINNAMON SWIRL and HONEY WHEAT varieties.
Reason: The firm found metal fragments in two packages of product.
2013-02-27Class II· OR
Tumalo Farms LLC
A soft chevre-style cheese. Label reads in part, "*** TUMALO FARMS Artisan Cheeses of Central Oregon Chevita This fresh and mild, soft, white cheese has a great tangy finish www.tumalofarms.com *** Ingredients . Pasteurized Goats' Milk, Culture, Rennet and Salt."
Reason: Improperly pasteurized.
2013-02-27Class II· OR
Tumalo Farms LLC
A soft brie-style cheese called Jewell. Ingredients: Certified organic cows' milk, Pasteurized farmstead goats' milk, cultures, rennet and salt. (information obtained from firm's web site)
Reason: Improperly pasteurized.
2013-02-27Class II· OH
Nestle USA
Lean Cuisine Culinary Collection Mushroom Mezzaluna Ravioli ravioli filled with portobello & button mushrooms, romano & ricotta cheeses in a creamy marsala wine sauce with spinach & red peppers no preservatives, NET WT 8 5/8 oz (244g) 0 13800 58358 1 DISTRIBUTED BY: NESTLE' USA, INC., SOLON, OH 44139
Reason: The firm received complaints of small fragments of glass that were found inside the ravioli portion of the entr¿e.
2013-02-20Class I· CA
Hoop Nuts LLC DBA Christophers Nut Co
ARO PISTACHIO/ ORANDI FARMS PISTACHIO HALVES N PIECES 30LB WHITE CORRUGATED BOXES-Pistachios Dry Roasted
Reason: Hoop Nuts is recalling Pistachios due to Salmonella.
2013-02-20Class I· CA
Hoop Nuts LLC DBA Christophers Nut Co
ARO PISTACHIO/ ORANDI FARMS PISTACHIO HALVES N PIECES 30LB WHITE CORRUGATED BOXES-Pistachios Raw
Reason: Hoop Nuts is recalling Pistachios due to Salmonella.
2013-02-20Class I· TX
He Butt Grocery Company
HEB Deli Sweet and Sour Chicken Entree UPC 0026967200000; HEB Deli HE Bowl Sweet and Sour Chicken UPC 0026967800000; HEB Deli Sweet and Sour Chicken UPC 0026705000000
Reason: The product has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.
2013-02-20Class I· TX
He Butt Grocery Company
HEB Deli Sesame Chicken Entree UPC 0026960600000; HEB Deli HE Bowl Sesame Chicken UPC 0026967700000; HEB Deli Sesame Chicken Retail Pack UPC 0026521900000; HEB Deli Sesame Chicken UPC 0026704500000
Reason: The product has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.
2013-02-20Class I· TX
He Butt Grocery Company
HEB Deli Lemon Grass Chicken Entree UPC 0026967100000; HEB Deli HE Bowl Lemon Grass Chicken UPC 0026967600000; HEB Deli Lemon Grass Chicken Retail Pack UPC 0026521800000; HEB Deli Lemon Grass Chicken UPC 0026705200000
Reason: The product has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.
2013-02-20Class I· TX
He Butt Grocery Company
HEB Deli General Joes Chicken Entree, UPC 0026966900000; HEB Deli HE Bowl General Joes Chicken, UPC 0026967400000; HEB Deli General Joe's Chicken Retail Pack, UPC 0026520900000; HEB Deli General Joes Chicken UPC 0026703700000
Reason: The product has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.
2013-02-20Class I· LA
Diversified Foods & Seasonings, Inc.
CULINARY Creations (brand) CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP, 3F3080, CONTAINS: 20/2 LB. CHUBS, NET WT. 40 LBS. 91816 KG), DIVERSIFIED FOODS AND SEASONINGS, INC, 1115 N. CAUSEWAY BLVD. STE.200, MANDEVILLE, LA 70471 1-800-835-3374, FOR INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY, UPC 00732628330803
Reason: The firm received a complaint of a consumer finding shrimp in Broccoli Cheese Soup.
2013-02-20Class I· FL
Tropical Nut & Fruit Co., Inc.
Labeled in part: "All Natural Chia ReCharged Stix Mix***Chia Seed Sticks***Net Wt. 5oz", UPC Code: 0 94184 01014 6
Reason: Undeclared peanuts.
2013-02-20Class III· CA
Mann Packing Co Inc
Stringless Sugar Snap Peas, Sunny Shores' Mann's. Net Wt 8 oz (227 g); Perishable, Preservative Free, keep refrigerated. Product of Guatemala UPC 7 16519 13004 Distributed by Mann Packing, Salinas, CA.
Reason: California Department of Food and Agriculture randomly sampled Sunny Shores Mann's snap peas and found them to contain 0.278 and 0.195 ppm of Carbendazim. Carbendazim is a pesticide that is not allowed in the US but is approved for use in the EU>
2013-02-20Class II· CA
Pamela's Products, Inc.
Pamela's Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies; Gluten Free 5.29 oz. package. UPC 93709-40180 Pamela's Products, Ukiah, CA 95482
Reason: Firm received complaints for on four (4) products which may contain glass or plastic fragments.
2013-02-20Class II· CA
Pamela's Products, Inc.
Pamela's Chocolate Cake Mix; Gluten Free, Wheat Free, Non Dairy 21 oz. package. UPC 93709-30040 Pamela's Products, Ukiah, CA 95482
Reason: Firm received complaints for on four (4) products which may contain glass or plastic fragments.
2013-02-20Class II· CA
Pamela's Products, Inc.
Pamela's Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix; Gluten Free, Wheat Free, Non Dairy 13.9 oz. package. UPC 93709-30050 Pamela's Products, Ukiah, CA 95482
Reason: Firm received complaints for on four (4) products which may contain glass or plastic fragments.
2013-02-20Class II· CA
Pamela's Products, Inc.
Pamela's Baking and Pancake Mix; Gluten Free, Wheat Free 24 oz package. UPC 93709-30010 Pamela's Products, Ukiah, CA 95482
Reason: Firm received complaints for on four (4) products which may contain glass or plastic fragments.
2013-02-20Class I· CA
Altiza Inc.
Cucumbers, 44 lbs/box. Brand: Malichita (green, yellow, red and white background color on each cartons)
Reason: Altiza is recalling Malichita brand cucumbers because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
2013-02-20Class III· PR
Suadel Food Products, Inc.
"Estrella Food Products, Inc***Pastelillos de Guayaba (Guava Mini Turnovers)***6 units***Manufactured by: Estrella Food Products, Inc., Minillas Industrial Park,Bayamon, PR 00959-1906***".
Reason: Undeclared Red #40
2013-02-20Class II· PR
Suadel Food Products, Inc.
"Estrella Food Products, Inc***Plantillas Para Pastelillos, tacos, Empanadillas, etc. (Yellow dough shells)***12 units, and 20 units***Manufactured by: Estrella Food Products, Inc., Minillas Industrial Park,Bayamon, PR 00959-1906***".
Reason: Undeclared Yellow #6 and soy
2013-02-20Class I· PR
Suadel Food Products, Inc.
"Estrella Food Products, Inc***Empanadillas Sabor a Carne(Meat flavorTurnovers)***5 units, 12 units and 24 units***Elaborado y Empacado por: Estrella Food Products, Inc., Bayamon, PR 00959-1906***".
Reason: Wheat and soy is not declared.
2013-02-20Class II· PR
Suadel Food Products, Inc.
"Estrella Food Products, Inc***Pastelillos de Pizza (Pizza Mini Turnovers)***6 units***Manufactured by: Estrella Food Products, Inc., Minilla Industrial Park, Bayamon, PR 00959-1906***".
Reason: Casein is listed as a sub-ingredient of cheese, but common name "milk" is not declared in the list of ingredients and/or "Contains" statement.
2013-02-20Class II· PR
Suadel Food Products, Inc.
"Estrella Food Products, Inc***Pastelillos de Queso (Cheese Mini Turnovers)***6 units***Manufactured by: Estrella Food Products, Inc., Minilla Industrial Park, Bayamon, PR 00959-1906***".
Reason: Casein is listed as a sub-ingredient of cheese, but common name "milk" is not declared in the list of ingredients and/or "Contains" statement.
2013-02-20Class II· PR
Suadel Food Products, Inc.
"ESTRELLA***Empanadillas de Pizza" (Pizza turnovers)***5 units, 12 units and 24 units***Elaborado y Empacado por: Estrella Food Products, Inc., Bayamon, PR 00959-1906***".
Reason: Undeclared wheat and undeclared milk as the source of cheese.
2013-02-13Class II· NJ
Star Snacks Co., Llc.
Imperial Nuts and Snacks Chocolate and Peanut Platter. Packed By: Star Snacks CO., LLC, Jersey City, NJ 07305. Net Wt. 26 oz (737 g) UPC 5351946762.
Reason: Imperial Nuts & Snacks brand of Chocolate and Peanut Platter (Net Weight 26 ounces) has undeclared FD&C colors Blue #1, Red #40, Yellow #5 and Yellow #6.
2013-02-13Class II· NJ
Tristar Food Wholesale Co Inc
Outer Cardboard Container - China Products Fresh Dried Cabbage. Plastic Bag: Double Swallow Brand, Net Wt 0.15 Kg (529 OZ), Dehydrated Cole, Jiangmen Native Produce Import & Export Company of Guangdong China.
Reason: The product contains undeclared sulfites (as a preservative).
2013-02-13Class III· NY
NBTY Inc.
PURE PROTEIN PROTEIN SHOT 25g PROTEIN, GRAPE Flavor PROTEIN DRINK 2.9 fl. oz. (86 mL), Product Number 50451, Bulk Number 36753 (Vial), UPC 7 49826 50451 3 (Vial), and Product Number 50452, Bulk Number 36753 (Carton of 6), UPC 7 49826 50452 0 (Carton). --- Carefully Manufactured by Worldwide Sport Nutritional Supplements, Inc. Bayport, NY 11705
Reason: Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus brevis were detected in a sample of the product tested by a private laboratory. This is an issue of commercial spoilage.
2013-02-13Class III· NY
NBTY Inc.
MET-Rx EXTREME THERMO RAGE WATERMELON DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, 8 FL. OZ. (240 mL) , Product Number 50390 (Bulk number 50389), UPC 7 86560 50389 1, Label Revision 00B --- Manufactured in the USA by MET-RX Nutrition, Inc. Boca Raton, FL 33487
Reason: Acetobacter lovaniensis was detected in a sample of the product tested by a private laboratory. This is an issue of commercial spoilage.
2013-02-13Class II· CA
Man Fon Inc
Yangchun Noodles, 10 case, 12 bgs per case
Reason: Man Fon is recalling Yangchun Noodles because they contain undeclared wheat allergen.
2013-02-13Class II· WI
Penzeys LTD
Vietnamese Cinnamon Extra Fancy, product code 43200, Penzeys Spices, Wauwatosa, WI 53222. to be completed
Reason: Penzeys received a complaint from a customer who found pieces of glass in bulk Vietnamese Cinnamon.
2013-02-13Class III· NJ
Family Food Distributor, Inc.
Mama Tere Cebada Natural Barley Flour Net Weight /Peso Neto: 12 oz (340g) Family Food Distributors Bergen Avenue Kearny, NY 07032 UPC 7412003000259
Reason: Mama Tere Cebada Flour contains undeclared colors Red #3 and Red #40.
2013-02-13Class III· NJ
Miami Growers Inc.
Siya Pan Gilori Net Wt. 180g. Distributed by: Miami Growers Inc. 80 Broadway Jersey City, NJ 07306 T 201-985-9322, 201-369-1500 Visit us: www.miamigrowersinc.com UPC 0893056003800
Reason: Pan Gilori contains Red dye, 45170-Rhodamine B-Basic Violet 10 and silver leaves and other metals at high levels.
2013-02-13Class III· WA
Acme Food Sales, Inc
Canned mandarin oranges labeled in part: "WESTERN FAMILY Choice Selections Mandarin Oranges Naturally Sweet in Mandarin Orange Juice NET WT 10.5OZ (297g)***Ingredients: Mandarin Oranges, Mandarin Orange Juice. Proudly Distributed by Western Family P.O. Box 4057, Portland, OR 97208 U.S.A.***Product of China***0 15400 01241 6***"
Reason: The firm received two consumer complaints regarding chemical smell/taste and tasting like the can. As a result the firm began extensive testing of its inventory. Preliminary testing identified a contaminant was present. Further testing is pending to specifically identify the contaminant.
2013-02-13Class II· CA
Nuera Trading Company Incorporated
Dried Preserved Plum packaged in clear 4.4 lb (1904 g) plastic packages. The product comes in bulk form in a brown corrugated box with 10 x 4.4 lb packages. Net weight of one case is 44 lbs.. Product information is provided on the case with product name "Dried Preserved Plum" and Net Weight 44 lbs. (Product was destroyed and photos of product are not available). Distributed by Nuera Trading Company Inc., San Leandro, CA. Manufactured by Zi Jing Yuk Hin Enterprises, Guangdong, China.
Reason: California Department of Public Health sampled Dried Plum Preserves in 4.4 lb packages and found it to contain lead at 1.5 and 1.6 ug/g.
2013-02-13Class II· CA
Annie's Homegrown Inc
Annie's Homegrown Rising Crust Four Cheese Pizza. Mozzarella, Provolone, Parmesan and Romano Cheese. 22.5 oz package. Product UPC: 0 13562-20007 8; Case UPC 1 00 13561 20007 5. Annie's, Inc. 1610 5th Street Berkeley, CA 94710
Reason: Annie's Homegrown was notified by their flour supplier that due to a faulty screen at the flour mill, there is the possibility of metal fragments in some of their pizza products. The USDA was also notified as some of the products fall under their jurisdiction.
2013-02-13Class II· CA
Annie's Homegrown Inc
Annie's Homegrown Rising Crust Spinach and Mushroom Pizza. Spinach, Portobello and Button mushrooms with a Garlic Parmesan cream sauce.. Certified Organic, 25.0 oz package. Product UPC: 0 13562-20005 4; Case UPC 1 00 13562 20005 1 Annie's, Inc. 1610 5th Street Berkeley, CA 94710
Reason: Annie's Homegrown was notified by their flour supplier that due to a faulty screen at the flour mill, there is the possibility of metal fragments in some of their pizza products. The USDA was also notified as some of the products fall under their jurisdiction.
2013-02-13Class II· CA
Annie's Homegrown Inc
Annie's Homegrown Rising Crust Four Cheese Pizza. Mozzarella, Provolone, Parmesan and Romano Cheese. Certified Organic, 23.5 oz package. Product UPC: 0 13562-20001 6; Case UPC 1 00 13562 20001 3 Annie's, Inc. 1610 5th Street Berkeley, CA 94710
Reason: Annie's Homegrown was notified by their flour supplier that due to a faulty screen at the flour mill, there is the possibility of metal fragments in some of their pizza products. The USDA was also notified as some of the products fall under their jurisdiction.
2013-02-06Class I· OH
Belmont Confections Inc
DYMATIZE NUTRITION ELITE Gourmet Fudge Brownie 6-LAYER HI-PROTEIN BAR Label reads in part "NET WT***INGREDIENTS: Elite Protein Blend***Distributed by: Dymatize Enterprises, Inc. 13737 N. Stemmons FWY, Dallas, TX 75234, (888) 334-LEAN or (972) 732-1990.
Reason: Belmont was notified by their customer, Dymatize, that a consumer complained on an allergic reaction after eating the product. The consumer is allergic to peanuts & peanut protein.
2013-02-06Class I· OH
Belmont Confections Inc
DYMATIZE NUTRITION ELITE Gourmet Cookies & Cream 6-LAYER HI-PROTEIN BAR Label reads in part "NET WT***INGREDIENTS: Elite Protein Blend***Distributed by: Dymatize Enterprises, Inc. 13737 N. Stemmons FWY, Dallas, TX 75234, (888) 334-LEAN or (972) 732-1990.
Reason: Belmont was notified by their customer, Dymatize, that a consumer complained on an allergic reaction after eating the product. The consumer is allergic to peanuts & peanut protein.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.