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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
2013-01-30Class I· CA
Haig's Delicacies
Tyropita; a triangular phyllo dough pastry with cheese filling. sold in 5 lb. bulk Foodservice cases . Undeclared wheat, milk and eggs. Manufactured by Haig s Delicacies, Hayward, CA.
Reason: State of CA inspection found four products that do not declare allergy statements which reflect the use of milk, wheat and eggs.
2013-01-30Class I· CA
Haig's Delicacies
Spanakopita; a triangular phyllo dough pastry with spinach and cheese filling. sold in 5 lb. bulk Foodservice cases. Undeclared wheat, milk and eggs Manufactured by Haig's Delicacies, Hayward, CA.
Reason: State of CA inspection found four products that do not declare allergy statements which reflect the use of milk, wheat and eggs.
2013-01-30Class II· CA
Haig's Delicacies
Falafel with Tahini Sauce; nuggets of ground garbanzo beans with a rich, tangy tahini sauce. Sold in 5 oz retail rectangular deli containers and 5 lb bulk foodservice. Undeclared wheat Manufactured by Haigs Delicacies, Hayward, CA.
Reason: State of CA inspection found four products do not declare allergy statements which reflect the use of milk, wheat and eggs.
2013-01-30Class I· CA
Haig's Delicacies
Tzatziki; Greek yogurt with cucumber and dill. sold in 8 oz retail and 5 lb bulk food service containers. Undeclared milk. Manufactured by Haigs Delicacies, Hayward, CA.
Reason: State of CA inspection found four products that do not declare allergy statements which reflect the use of milk, wheat and eggs.
2013-01-30Class II· NE
Conagra Inc
Andy Capp's Cheddar Cheese Fries packaged in Andy Capp's Hot Fries, 0.85-oz foil bags, snack size, Case UPC: 20-0-26200-47169-7 and Unit UPC: 00-0-26200-47168-6.
Reason: Andy Capp's Cheddar Cheese Fries snacks were packaged in Andy Capp's Hot Fries snack bags in error. The Cheddar Cheese Fries contain Soy which is not listed on the ingredients label of the Hot Fries bag.
2013-01-30Class III· GA
Coca-Cola Company (The)
Coca-Cola, 12 fluid ounce aluminum cans in 20-packs and 32-packs, The Coca Cola Company.
Reason: Complaints received of off taste/odor.
2013-01-30Class II· OH
Cardinal Health
Dairy Aid Lactase Enzyme Supplement, Caplet, 3,000 FCC Units, 60 caplets, OTC, Repackaged by: Cardinal Health, Zanesville, OH 43701, NDC 55154-1335-4
Reason: The firm discovered that the labeling bears an incorrect strength of 9,000 FCC Units per caplet instead of 3,000 FCC units per caplet.
2013-01-30Class I· NY
Wegmans Food Markets
Wegmans Organic Spinach & Spring Mix --- Product is packaged in clam shell in two sizes: 5oz and 11oz.
Reason: Wegmans has recalled 5 oz. and 11 oz. packages of Organic Spinach and Spring Mix Blend because the product may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
2013-01-23Class I· WA
Ocean Beauty Seafoods, LLC
Cold-smoked salmon in vacuum plastic that are partially clear and partially colored blue, yellow, and white. Lascco, 4 oz Nova Salmon, has the UPC 0 72840 01751 7. The front panel is labeled in parts: "***Lascco BRAND SLICED*** SMOKED NOVA SALMON NET WT 4 OZ (113g) PERISHABLE. KEEP REFRIGERATED AT 38F OR COLDER***Lascco BRAND SLICED & SMOKED NOVA SALMON***0 72840 01751 7***INGREDIENTS: ATLANTIC SALMON (COLOR ADDED), SALT, SUGAR, PRESERVATIVES (SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE), FD&C YELLOW #5, YELLOW #6, RED #40, BLUE #1, AND NATURAL HARDWOOD SMOKE. DISTRIBUTED BY OCEAN BEAUTY SEAFOODS LLC, SEATTLE, WA 98119 WWW.OCEANBEAUTY.COM FARM RAISED PRODUCT OF CHILE***." A white stick-on label, affixed to the top left hand corner of the back panel, reads: top line: "***M228208***;" middle line left to right: "***07 09 285 12 14 09***;" and bottom line: "***10632***."
Reason: Ocean Beauty Seafood's sample was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
2013-01-23Class I· WA
Ocean Beauty Seafoods, LLC
Cold-smoked salmon in vacuum plastic bags that are partially clear and partially colored black, white, gold and pink. Nathan's, 3oz Nova Salmon, has the UPC 0 73030 80368 2. The front panel is labeled in part: "***NATHAN'S TRADITIONAL DELICATESSEN NOVA SALMON CLASSIC SMOKED***NET WT 3 OZ (85g)***" back panel: "***NATHAN'S TRADITIONAL DELICATESSEN NOVA SALMON CLASSIC SMOKED***This salmon can be frozen for up to 45 days. Thaw under refrigeration. Once opened, keep refrigerated and be sure to enjoy within five days. Keep refrigerated at 38F or below.***0 73030 80368 2***INGREDIENTS: ATLANTIC SALMON (COLOR ADDED), SALT, SUGAR, PRESERVATIVES (SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE), FD&C YELLOW #5, YELLOW #6, RED #40, BLUE #1, AND NATURAL HARDWOOD SMOKE. DISTRIBUTED BY OCEAN BEAUTY SEAFOODS LLC, SEATTLE, WA 98119 WWW.OCEANBEAUTY.COM FARM RAISED PRODUCT OF CHILE***." A white stick-on label, affixed to the top left hand corner of the back panel, reads: top line: "***M228208***;" middle line left to right: "***07 09 285 12 14 09***;" and bottom line: "***10632***."
Reason: Ocean Beauty Seafood's sample was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
2013-01-23Class I· N/A
Cap Sur Mer, Inc.
Frozen Cooked Lobster Meat. TCK Nautifish 6 X 2 lbs. Plastic Bags, 6 individual per case. Keep Frozen
Reason: The product or a previous product from this date code was found with Listeria monocytogenes through laboratory analysis.
2013-01-23Class I· N/A
Cap Sur Mer, Inc.
Frozen Cooked Lobster Meat. Salad Meat 6 X 2 lb. plastic bags, 6 individual items per case. Captain Homard and Apollo. Keep Frozen
Reason: This product was found with Listeria monocytogenes through laboratory analysis.
2013-01-23Class I· N/A
Cap Sur Mer, Inc.
Frozen Cooked Lobster Tail Meat. Nautifish. 2 lb plastic bags, 6 items/case. Keep Frozen
Reason: The product or a previous product from this date code was found with Listeria monocytogenes through laboratory analysis.
2013-01-23Class I· N/A
Cap Sur Mer, Inc.
Captain Homard Frozen Cooked Lobster Meat. Broken Tail Meat, 6X2 lb, plastic bags, 6 individual items per case. Keep Frozen.
Reason: The product or a previous product from this date code was found with Listeria monocytogenes through laboratory analysis.
2013-01-23Class I· N/A
Cap Sur Mer, Inc.
Apollo Frozen Cooked Lobster Meat. BCKL Lobster Meat 6X2 lb, plastic bags, 6 individual items per case, keep frozen
Reason: The product or a previous product from this date code was found with Listeria monocytogenes through laboratory analysis.
2013-01-23Class I· N/A
Cap Sur Mer, Inc.
Nautifish Frozen Cooked Lobster Meat. CKL 12 X 11.3 oz. Metal Cans. 12 items/case. Keep Frozen.
Reason: This product was found with Listeria monocytogenes through laboratory analysis.
2013-01-23Class I· CA
Sugar Flowers Plus
Pastillage (gum paste) Flowers
Reason: Sugar Flowers Plus Inc of Glendale, CA is recalling Cake Decors Pastillage (gum paste) Flowers because of the undeclared use of egg white wash as a glue for the inner petals of flowers.
2013-01-23Class I· CA
Sugar Flowers Plus
Pastillage (gum paste) Flowers
Reason: Sugar Flowers Plus Inc of Glendale, CA is recalling Cake Decors Pastillage (gum paste) Flowers because of the undeclared use of egg white wash as a glue for the inner petals of flowers.
2013-01-23Class I· CA
Sugar Flowers Plus
Pastillage (gum paste) Flowers
Reason: Sugar Flowers Plus Inc of Glendale, CA is recalling Cake Decors Pastillage (gum paste) Flowers because of the undeclared use of egg white wash as a glue for the inner petals of flowers.
2013-01-23Class I· CA
Sugar Flowers Plus
Pastillage (gum paste) Flowers
Reason: Sugar Flowers Plus Inc of Glendale, CA is recalling Cake Decors Pastillage (gum paste) Flowers because of the undeclared use of egg white wash as a glue for the inner petals of flowers.
2013-01-23Class I· CA
Sugar Flowers Plus
Pastillage (gum paste) Flowers
Reason: Sugar Flowers Plus Inc of Glendale, CA is recalling Cake Decors Pastillage (gum paste) Flowers because of the undeclared use of egg white wash as a glue for the inner petals of flowers.
2013-01-23Class I· CA
Sugar Flowers Plus
Pastillage (gum paste) Flowers
Reason: Sugar Flowers Plus Inc of Glendale, CA is recalling Cake Decors Pastillage (gum paste) Flowers because of the undeclared use of egg white wash as a glue for the inner petals of flowers.
2013-01-23Class I· CA
Sugar Flowers Plus
Pastillage (gum paste) Flowers
Reason: Sugar Flowers Plus Inc of Glendale, CA is recalling Cake Decors Pastillage (gum paste) Flowers because of the undeclared use of egg white wash as a glue for the inner petals of flowers.
2013-01-23Class I· CA
Sugar Flowers Plus
Pastillage (gum paste) Flowers
Reason: Sugar Flowers Plus Inc of Glendale, CA is recalling Cake Decors Pastillage (gum paste) Flowers because of the undeclared use of egg white wash as a glue for the inner petals of flowers.
2013-01-23Class II· OH
Fresh Unlimited Inc
SHREDDED BROCCOLI FRUIT SALAD 6.19# (2,807 g) Ingredients: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Apples, Pears, Cole Slaw Dressing***Cranberry***Raisins CONTAINS: Soybean, egg BEST USED BY: 11/23/12 TC: 13171319 15:59***
Reason: Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2013-01-23Class II· OH
Fresh Unlimited Inc
Waldorf Salad Kit 5.19lb (2,345g) bag Item #74802 INGREDIENTS: APPLES***MAYONNAISE***CELERY, WALNUTS CONTAINS: SOYBEAN OIL, EGG, TREE NUTS (WALNUTS) BEST USED BY: 11/23/12 TC: 13171319 15:43
Reason: Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2013-01-23Class II· OH
Fresh Unlimited Inc
Holiday Fruit Delight Kit 5.1875 lbs (2,353g) INGREDIENTS: APPLES***RED GRAPES, STRAWBERRY GLAZE***MARSHMELLOW***WALNUTS, ALLERGENS: WALNUTS (TREE NUTS) BEST USED BY 11/23/12 TC: 13171319 15:42
Reason: Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2013-01-23Class II· OH
Fresh Unlimited Inc
Radish Sliced 80/2oz bag Item #74605 BEST USED BY: 11/21/12 TC: 1 317 2359 15:45
Reason: Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2013-01-23Class II· OH
Fresh Unlimited Inc
Green Pepper Strips 3/8" 80/2oz (4,536g) bag Item #73032 BEST USED BY: 11/21/12 TC: 1 317 2359 15:45
Reason: Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2013-01-23Class II· OH
Fresh Unlimited Inc
Red Apples DICED 3/4" 5/1# (4,536G) bag Item #71707 Ingredients: Apples (Apples, Calcium Ascorbate), BEST USED BY: 11/25/12 TC: 1 317 2359 15:40 PRODUCT OF: USA
Reason: Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2013-01-23Class II· OH
Fresh Unlimited Inc
Pineapple Chunks 80/2 oz (4.536g) bag Item #71607, BEST USED BY: 11/21/12 TC: 1 217 2359
Reason: Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2013-01-23Class II· OH
Fresh Unlimited Inc
Red Grapes 80/1.5 oz (3,402g) bag Item #71305 BEST USED BY: 11/21/12
Reason: Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2013-01-23Class II· OH
Fresh Unlimited Inc
Carrot coin 1/4" 80/2oz bag Item #70263 BEST USED BY 11/21/12 TC: 1 317 2359 15:43
Reason: Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2013-01-23Class II· OH
Fresh Unlimited Inc
Celery Stick 2" 80/2 oz clear plastic bag, Item #70648 USED BY: 11/21/12
Reason: Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2013-01-23Class I· OH
Fresh Unlimited Inc
Sliced Green Apples READY TO EAT 14 oz Innerlock Bag UPC 95829 20042 Use By: 12/3/12, Item #71736
Reason: Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2013-01-23Class II· OH
Fresh Unlimited Inc
Red Apple Slices 2.4 oz, Item #71746, 20 oz, Item # 71729 14 oz, Item # 71735. Item #71729 is sold under the brand name Sonic UPC 95829 20000. The other two packages are in clear plastic bags.
Reason: Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2013-01-23Class I· NJ
Woodstock Farms
Woodstock All Natural Tamari Almonds, 7.5 OZ in a gusseted re-sealable poly bag.
Reason: Undeclared soy ingredient on mislabeled back panel. While the Tamari Almonds contain soy, the ingredient statement does not include soy. In addition, the nutrition facts and UPC# are incorrect which corresponds to another almond product. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
2013-01-23Class II· GA
Naturally Fresh Inc.
Marketside, Chunky Bleu Cheese Dressing, Net Wt. 14 fl. oz (414)mL, Manufactured For Marketside, a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716.
Reason: Undeclared Allergen: Dairy
2013-01-23Class II· NJ
S & M International Inc
Yangsheng Eggs Preserved Duck Eggs Content 6 pcs Net Wt: approx 12.69 oz (360g) S& M (USA) Enterprise Corp Rm3 8/F., Yuexiu Bldg., 160-174 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, HK Distributed by : S & M Int'l Inc 100 Pulaski ST., Bayonne NJ 07002 Product of China UPC 6949682803551
Reason: Preserved Duck Eggs do not meet pH standard of 10 for boiled/preserved eggs.
2013-01-23Class II· VA
Dollar Tree Distribution, Inc.
Candy Canes, Cherry Flavor, 5 oz boxes, packed 12 candy canes/box, and labeled in part ***Distributed by Greenbriar International, Inc., Chesapeake, VA 23320, MADE IN CHINA***
Reason: Candy product may contain metal and/or plastic pieces embedded in the candy.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.