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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
2013-01-23Class II· VA
Dollar Tree Distribution, Inc.
Candy Canes, Peppermint Flavor, 5 oz boxes, packed 12 individually 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.
2013-01-23Class II· NJ
Local Baking, Co, Inc. T/A Joey's Fine Foods
JOEY'S GOURMET LEMON CAKE; NET WT 3 oz. (85 g); UPC 026104613403; Joey's Fine Foods, Inc., Newark, NJ 07104; 973-482-1400
Reason: Product contains undeclared FD&C Yellow #5.
2013-01-23Class II· NJ
Unilever United States, Inc.
Knorr Pasta Sides Cheesy Bacon Macaroni Net Wt. 3.8 oz, (107 g) Unilever Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 USA Made in Canada from domestic and imported ingredients Case SCC 10041000082488 UPC 4100008248
Reason: Knorr Pasta Sides Cheesy Bacon Macaroni may contain soy as a different product mix was inadvertently packaged in the Cheesy Bacon Macaroni pouch.
2013-01-23Class I· CA
Somersault Snack Co., LLC
Somersault brand Cinnamon Crunch. Crunchy nuggets baked with sunflower seeds and toasted grains. Sunflower seed snack. .5 oz, 1 oz., 2 oz., 6 oz., and 16 oz.
Reason: During ingredient review for kosher certification, the firm discovered that the finished product package did not bear a milk allergen declaration, although a flavor ingredient was found to contain milk
2013-01-23Class I· TX
Frito Lay, Inc
Grandma's Peanut Butter Mini Sandwich Creme Cookies, Net WT. 1.71 oz, Frito-Lay, Inc. Plano, TX 75024
Reason: The firm is recalling GRANDMA'S Peanut Butter Sandwich Creme cookies and GRANDMA'S Peanut Butter Mini Sandwich Creme cookies because they contain undeclared milk and egg.
2013-01-23Class I· TX
Frito Lay, Inc
Grandma's Peanut Butter Sandwich Creme Cookies, Net WT. 3.025 oz, Frito-Lay, Inc. Plano, TX 75024
Reason: The firm is recalling GRANDMA'S Peanut Butter Sandwich Creme cookies and GRANDMA'S Peanut Butter Mini Sandwich Creme cookies because they contain undeclared milk and egg.
2013-01-16Class II· UT
Lifevantage Corp
Protandim is packaged in a 90cc cylindrical blue bottle with a silver cap and contains thirty caplets per bottle. Label has a blue background with multi-colored print and pictorial stating in part: Lifevantage PROTANDIM *the Nrf2 Synergizer Dietary Supplement I 30 Caplets&.
Reason: Possible inclusion of small metal fragments embedded within the tablets of Protandim Dietary Supplement.
2013-01-16Class I· FL
Multiexport Foods, Inc.
Product labeled in part: ***PARAMOUNT RESERVE***PRODUCT OF CHILE FARM RAISED ATLANTIC SALMON PACKED BY: ALIMENTOS MULTIEXPORT S.A. *** DISTRIBUTED BY MULTIEXPORT FOODS INC. 703 WATERFORD WAY (NW 62ND AVE) SUITE 510, MIAMI, FL 33126***
Reason: The firm initiated the recall based on positive results for Listeria monocytogenes obtained from a composite sample tested by a private laboratory.
2013-01-16Class I· PR
Pastry Food Products Inc.
&TRIGAL***Pastelillos Coctel de Pizza (Pizza Mini turnovers)***12 ct***Pastry Foods Inc., Rio Piedras, PR&
Reason: Undeclared milk
2013-01-16Class II· PR
Pastry Food Products Inc.
&TRIGAL***Empanadillas de Pizza (Pizza turnovers)***12 ct***Pastry Foods Inc., Rio Piedras, PR&
Reason: Undeclared milk as the source of cheese.
2013-01-16Class I· GA
Maplehurst Deli-Bake South Inc
Publix 7 Chocolate Split Layers, Net Wt. 12.75 lbs. (24 count), frozen in bulk paper cartons to be frosted and sold individually at the retail stores.
Reason: Product sample was found to be positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
2013-01-16Class I· GA
Maplehurst Deli-Bake South Inc
Publix 7 Yellow Special Blend Layers, Net Wt. 14.25 lbs. (24 count), frozen in bulk paper cartons to be frosted and sold individually at the retail stores.
Reason: Product sample was found to be positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
2013-01-16Class III· NJ
New B.C.N. Trading Inc
Asian Boy (EBQ) Tapioca Stick 3.5 oz (100g) New B.C.N. Trading Inc. 701 Hadky South Plainfield, NJ 07080 MINH NGUYET TRADING CO., LTD. BIN CHANH -HOCHIMINH CITY VIETNAM UPC 627404021822
Reason: Tapoica stick contains undeclared sulfites.
2013-01-16Class I· TX
Whole Foods Market Brand 365, Llc
The Blue Kentucky Rose cheese sold in the Nashville, TN, Whole Foods Market store was cut and packaged in clear plastic wrap. It was sold with a Whole Foods Market scale label reading "Blue Kentucky Rose Kenny's".
Reason: Whole Foods Market announces that it is recalling "Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese KY BL" sold in its Louisville, KY store and "Blue Kentucky Rose Kenny's" cheese sold in its Nashville, TN store. These cheeses are being recalled because they have the potentia
2013-01-16Class I· TX
Whole Foods Market Brand 365, Llc
Kentucky Bleu cheese was sold in the Louisville, KY, Whole Foods Market store, and was cut and packaged in clear plastic wrap. It was sold with a Whole Foods Market scale label reading 'Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese KY BL".
Reason: Whole Foods Market announces that it is recalling "Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese KY BL" sold in its Louisville, KY store and "Blue Kentucky Rose Kenny's" cheese sold in its Nashville, TN store. These cheeses are being recalled because they have the potentia
2013-01-16Class I· IA
Capital City Fruit Co.
Cherry tomatoes packaged in 1 pint clear, plastic clamshells. The clamshells are packaged either 9/1-pint clamshells or 12/1-pint clamshells per case.
Reason: The recalled cherry tomatoes are associated with the Rio Queen Citrus, Inc. recall received on November 12, 2012 and used in the packaging of certain lots of Capital Brand Clamshell Cherry tomatoes have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
2013-01-16Class I· FL
Michael's Seafood Inc. DBA Michael's Gourmet & Delicacies
Alaskan Wild Smoked Sockeye Salmon in vacuum packed plastic package, labeled in part: "MICHAEL'S WILD SOCKEYE SMOKED SALMON***INGREDIENTS: WILD ALASKAN SOCKEYE SALMON, SALT, SUGAR, NATURAL HARDWOOD SMOKE.***KEEP FROZEN UNTIL USE/THAWED UNDER REFRIGERATION IMMEDIATELY BEFORE USE.***DISTRIBUTED BY: MICHAEL'S SEAFOOD INC. 500 NE 185TH STREET, MIAMI FL 33179.***"READY TO EAT WITHIN 3 DAYS AFTER OPENING OR BEFORE SELL BY DATE.***"
Reason: Michael's Gourmet Delicacies, Miami, FL is recalling their Alaskan Wild Smoked Sockeye Salmon, Batch #1443 (4oz., 8 oz., 16 oz. and Trimmings) after a sample of 4 oz. Smoked Sockeye Salmon tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.
2013-01-16Class I· CO
United National Foods (Unfi)
Kinnikinnick Pie Crust Gluten Free (frozen) weight 290 g/ 10 oz Qty/Pkg: 2, UPC 620133006229, Kinnikinnick Foods 10940 120 Street, Edmonton, AB Canada.
Reason: UNFI Aurora, Colorado is recalling certain Kinnikinnick Pie Crusts (frozen) because they were notified by the manufacturer, Kinnikinnick Foods (Alberta, Canada) that the products contain eggs and are not identified in the finished product labeling.
2013-01-16Class I· CO
Udi's Healthy Foods,Granola & Gluten Free
Udi's gluten free au naturel granola in 12 ounce clear plastic bag, UPC 6-98997-80615-8, best by 041913 12265 1.
Reason: Product may contain undeclared almonds.
2013-01-16Class II· NJ
S & M International Inc
Yangsheng Duck Eggs Cooked Salted Duck Eggs Content:6 pieces Net Wt. 12.69 oz (360g) S&M (USA0 ENTERPRISE CORP. RED. B/T YUOXIU Bldg. 160-174 Lockhart Road, Man Chai, HK Distributed by: S&M INT'L. INC 100 Pulaski Street, Bayonne NJ 07002 UPC 6949682803568
Reason: Cooked Salted Duck Eggs have the potential to be contaminated with C. botulinum.
2013-01-16Class II· MI
Dawn Food Products, Inc.
Sam's Club Artisan Fresh Miniature Candy Cookie Carton 504 Count , 28.35 lb (12.89 kg)
Reason: Outer case of Sam's Artisan Fresh Miniature Candy Cookie contained White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie and separate labels matching the White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies.
2013-01-16Class III· MI
Meijer Distribution, Inc
Markets of Meijer 16oz Redskin Peanuts
Reason: Sodium was not correctly stated on the label.
2013-01-09Class II· NY
Natural Organics
Nature's Plus GLUTEN Free SPIRU-TEIN HIGH PROTEIN ENERGY MEAL, S'mores (Flavor), 1.2 OZ. (34g) Packet, Display Box Product No. 95903, Individual Packet Product No. 45905, UPC Code 097467459052. There are 8 foil packets per corrugated display box. --- Serving Size - 1 packet (1.2 oz.).
Reason: One lot of 1.2 oz. packets of Spiru-tein High Protein Energy Meal, S'mores flavor, is labeled as "Gluten Free" but actually contains gluten. Lot 1243522 of the product with Best Buy Date 06 2016 is being recalled.
2013-01-09Class I· CA
Fresh Express Incorporated
Fresh Express brand, Fresh Spinach, 9 oz.
Reason: Product tested positive for Salmonella
2013-01-09Class II· WA
Nature'S Path Foods Inc
Hemp Plus Granola. The product is packaged in a 25 lb. container. The UPC is 0 58449 88001 1. The product is labeled in parts: "***HempPlus Granola***INGREDIENTS: Organic rolled oats, organic evaporated cane juice, organic soybean oil, organic brown rice flour, organic flax seeds, organic hemp seed, organic oat syrup solids (organic oat syrups solids, tocopherol, sea salt, organic molasses***25 lb.***Nature's Path Foods, Blaine, WA 98230***www.naturespath.com***".
Reason: Undeclared almond. Vanilla Almond Granola which contains almonds but it was mis-labeled as Hemp Plus Granola and almond was not declared on label.
2013-01-09Class I· TX
Gourmet Cuisine, Inc.
La Madeleine Potato Soup, 5 lb clear Cryovac pouches, 4 pouches per case.
Reason: The potato in the potato soup is treated with sulfites. Sulfites were not declared on the firm's product label.
2013-01-09Class II· IL
Focus Products Group Llc
Cocoa~Latte Hot Drink Maker; an electric hot drink mixer and dispenser with a 32 fl.oz. heating and mixing jar, twist and lock lid, "perfect temperature" feature, mixing paddle, and dripless faucet; Focus Electrics, LLC, West Bend, WI 53095
Reason: The Cocoa~Latte Hot Drink Maker was manufactured with a small brass metal bushing in the liquid containing vessel that may leach lead.
2013-01-09Class II· CA
Cho Fuku Group (usa) Inc
Sanh Yuan Preserved Plum Candy (Sweet and Sour Prune), 5 oz (142g)
Reason: CHO Fuku Group Inc. is recalling Sanh Yuan Preserved Plum Candy (Sweet and Sour Prune) because of unacceptable levels of lead.
2013-01-02Class I· CA
Taylor Farms Retail, Inc.
Taylor Farms Hearts of Romaine Lettuce, All Natural, Fresh Hand Selected, Triple Washed and Ready to Enjoy. 10 oz. bags. Taylor Farms, Salinas, CA. UPC 0 30223 04032 3
Reason: Positive IEH sample of Listeria Monocytogenes found in Taylor Farms Hearts of Romaine
2013-01-02Class I· MA
Spence & Co., Ltd.
Spence & Co New York-Style Nova Lox 4oz , refrigerated Spence & Co Smoked Salmon Trimmings, 2lb bulk (bag)
Reason: Product contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2013-01-02Class I· NY
Golub Corp
CMC Pumpkin Coffee Cake 16 oz UPC: 041735225726 Price Chopper/Box
Reason: CMC Cinnamon Coffee Cake was incorrectly labeled as Pumpkin Coffee Cake and therefore did not list walnuts as an ingredient
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.