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U.S. Food Recalls in 2014
2,259 recalls reported to the FDA in 2014.
Class I 738Class II 1,431Class III 90
2014-12-31Class II· AZ
Tricar Sales Inc
Organic English Cucumber, 12 pieces per box, PLU 94593, UPC 8 24660 20100 9
Reason: Tricar is recalling Organic English Cucumbers because they may be contaminated with E.coli.
2014-12-31Class III· GA
Coca-Cola Company (The)
Coca Cola Zero, 2 liter pet bottle, UPC 49000 05014, The Coca Cola Company
Reason: Equipment malfunction led to ingredients to be blended at levels that are inconsistent with approved formulations.
2014-12-31Class I· ID
Great American Appetizers, Inc.
HyVee Cheddar Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos. Product is breaded jalapeno stuffed with cheddar cheese designed to be cooked in either the oven or a fryer. The package contains a clear inner plastic sealed bag with the food product, inside a cardboard larger carton. The net weight is 8 ounces, and packed 12 units per case. The UPC is 0 75450 14989 0. The product is labeled in parts: "***HyVee cheddar cheese stuffed jalapenos***jalapenos stuffed with cheddar cheese in a crispy breading***ovenable keep frozen***NET WT 8 OZ (227 g)***CONTAINS: WHEAT, MILK***PROCESSED IN A FACILITY THAT ALSO PROCESSES EGG AND SOY***DISTRIBUTED BY HY-VEE, INC. 5820 WESTOWN PARKWAY WEST DEMOINES, IA 50266***1-800-289-8343***".
Reason: HyVee Cheddar Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos is recalled due to undeclared egg.
2014-12-31Class I· OH
The Kroger Co
Private Selection Extreme Moose Tracks Ice Cream; packaged in plastic 48 fl oz containers, UPC Code: 11110-00456
Reason: The ice cream product may contain peanuts not listed on the ingredient statement.
2014-12-31Class II· OH
Willy's Inc
Willy's Just Peachy Salsa, packaged in 16-oz. plastic deli containers
Reason: The firm did not list food color, FD & C yellow #5, on the label.
2014-12-31Class I· MA
Whole Food Market
Whole Foods Tarte Aux Pomme 10 inch, packaged in a brown box. Net Wt. 2 lb 8 oz. UPC: 23072300000
Reason: Product contains undeclared almonds
2014-12-31Class I· CA
Mohamed A. Kamel
White Tahina, Net Wt. 907 g, 12 jars/case
Reason: Zacares USA is recalling White Tahina because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.
2014-12-31Class II· AL
Pea River Peanut Company, LLC
Pea River Raw Shelled Raw Fine Alabama Grown Peanuts, Net Wt. 2.5 lbs
Reason: Product testing at the supplier found aflatoxin above 20 ppb
2014-12-31Class II· AL
Sessions Co. Inc.
Shelled Peanuts, in bulk
Reason: One lot of raw peanuts was found to contain 26 ppb Aflatoxin
2014-12-24Class II· ID
Great American Appetizers, Inc.
Mozzarella cheese sticks are breaded Mozzarella Stick designed to be cooked in either the oven or a fryer. The package contains a clear inner plastic sealed bag with the food product, inside a cardboard larger carton. The net weight is 8 oz., and there are 12 units per case. Product is sold under brand HyVee and has the UPC # 0 75450 14991 3. The product is labeled in parts: "***HyVee mozzarella sticks***mozzarella cheese in a crispy breading***ovenable keep frozen***NET WT 8 OZ (227 g)***DISTRIBUTED BY HY-VEE, INC. 5820 WESTOWN PARKWAY WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266***1-800-289-8343***CONTAINS: WHEAT, MILK, EGGS***".
Reason: Mozzarella cheese contains Soy Flour but the Ingredients Statement declares only Soybean Oil and the Contains statement does not declare Soy. The label does not declare yellow # 5 and yellow #6.
2014-12-24Class II· CA
Beachbody Llc
Beachbody Hardcore Base Shake Lot #42932B22, #42931A22, and #42902B22 Black HDPE container with Black Lid. Label stated weight of 1 lb. 12.2 oz. (800 g.) Lot code information located on the bottom of the container in yellow ink.
Reason: During an investigation of label issuance and reconciliation at the firm's contract manufacturer it was discovered that 948 labels of Beachbody Extreme Nutrition Base Shake entered into Beachbody Extreme Nutrition Fuel Shot production. Therefore some bottles of Beachbody Extreme Nutrition Fuel Shot were labeled Beachbody Extreme Nutrition Base Shake.
2014-12-24Class I· NJ
B&G Foods North America, Inc
Ortega Green Taco Sauce - Mild 8 oz, UPC 41501-00897, 16 oz. UPC 41501-00907.
Reason: Specific Ortega Brand Taco Seasoning, Taco Sauce, Taco Dinner Kits, and Enchilada Sauce, and Las Palmas brand Taco Seasoning and Taco Sauce products are being recalled because one or more of the spice ingredients may contain peanuts and almonds.
2014-12-24Class I· NJ
B&G Foods North America, Inc
Ortega Taco Sauce - Hot 8 oz, UPC 39000-00891, 16 oz. UPC 41501-01895.
Reason: Specific Ortega Brand Taco Seasoning, Taco Sauce, Taco Dinner Kits, and Enchilada Sauce, and Las Palmas brand Taco Seasoning and Taco Sauce products are being recalled because one or more of the spice ingredients may contain peanuts and almonds.
2014-12-24Class I· NJ
B&G Foods North America, Inc
Ortega Taco Sauce - Medium 8 oz, UPC 39000-01892, 16 oz. UPC 39000-01894.
Reason: Specific Ortega Brand Taco Seasoning, Taco Sauce, Taco Dinner Kits, and Enchilada Sauce, and Las Palmas brand Taco Seasoning and Taco Sauce products are being recalled because one or more of the spice ingredients may contain peanuts and almonds.
2014-12-24Class I· NJ
B&G Foods North America, Inc
Taco Sauce - Mild sold under the following brands: 1. Ortega 8 oz, UPC 39000-00890, 16 oz. UPC 39000-01893; 2. Las Palmas 8 oz. UPC 41501-79890 and (Canada) 226 g. UPC 41501-79990.
Reason: Specific Ortega Brand Taco Seasoning, Taco Sauce, Taco Dinner Kits, and Enchilada Sauce, and Las Palmas brand Taco Seasoning and Taco Sauce products are being recalled because one or more of the spice ingredients may contain peanuts and almonds.
2014-12-24Class I· NJ
B&G Foods North America, Inc
Ortega Enchilada Sauce 8 oz., UPC 41501-00898
Reason: Specific Ortega Brand Taco Seasoning, Taco Sauce, Taco Dinner Kits, and Enchilada Sauce, and Las Palmas brand Taco Seasoning and Taco Sauce products are being recalled because one or more of the spice ingredients may contain peanuts and almonds.
2014-12-24Class I· NJ
B&G Foods North America, Inc
Ortega 40% Less Sodium Taco Seasoning 1.25 oz., UPC 41501-00824
Reason: Specific Ortega Brand Taco Seasoning, Taco Sauce, Taco Dinner Kits, and Enchilada Sauce, and Las Palmas brand Taco Seasoning and Taco Sauce products are being recalled because one or more of the spice ingredients may contain peanuts and almonds.
2014-12-24Class I· NJ
B&G Foods North America, Inc
Taco Seasoning Packets sold under the following brands, container size, and or as part of a dinner Kit: 1. Ortega 1.25 oz, UPC 39000-00820; 2. Ortega 3-pack, 3.75 oz. UPC 39000-00821; 3. Ortega Foodservice 5 lb. UPC 39000-00860 and 9 oz. 39000-00861; 4. Las Palmas 3-pack 3.75 oz. UPC 41501-79811 and (Canada) 106 g. UPC 41501-79812; 5. Ortega Taco Dinner Kit 10 oz., UPC 39000-00805; 6. Ortega Taco Dinner Kit 16.7 oz., UPC 39000-00818; 7. Ortega Soft Taco Dinner Kit 15.2 oz., UPC 39000-01012; 8. Ortega Whole Grain Taco Kit 9.15 oz., UPC 41501-00806; 9. Ortega "Tacos for Two" Kit 5 oz., UPC 41501-00832 and (Canada) 144 g. UPC 41501-00882; 10. Ortega Whole Wheat Soft Taco Kit 13.6 oz., UPC 41501-01014; 11. Ortega Grande Hard & Soft Taco Dinner Kit 15.9 oz., UPC 41501-01015; 12. Ortega Whole Grain/Whole Wheat Hard & Soft Taco Kit 15.9 oz., UPC 41501-01058; 13. Ortega Fiesta Flats Kit 9.8 oz., UPC 41501-08351;
Reason: Specific Ortega Brand Taco Seasoning, Taco Sauce, Taco Dinner Kits, and Enchilada Sauce, and Las Palmas brand Taco Seasoning and Taco Sauce products are being recalled because one or more of the spice ingredients may contain peanuts and almonds.
2014-12-24Class II· MI
Mexicantown Bakery, Inc
Concha Pink- pastry containing soy, eggs, wheat and FD&C Yellow #5 and #6, and Red #3 and #40.
Reason: Concha Pink- Undeclared artificial coloring (FD&C yellow # 5, yellow #6, red #3, red #40)
2014-12-24Class II· MI
Mexicantown Bakery, Inc
Concha Yellow- pastry containing soy, eggs, wheat and FD&C Yellow #5 and #6.
Reason: Concha Yellow- Undeclared artificial coloring (FD&C yellow 5, yellow 6)
2014-12-24Class II· MI
Mexicantown Bakery, Inc
Concha Chocolate- pastry containing soy, eggs, wheat FD&C Yellow #5 and #6.
Reason: Concha Chocolate- Undeclared artificial coloring (FD&C yellow #5 and yellow # 6)
2014-12-24Class II· MI
Mexicantown Bakery, Inc
Concha Blancas- pastry containing soy, eggs, wheat and FD&C Yellow #5 and #6.
Reason: Concha Blancas- Undeclared artificial coloring (FD&C yellow # 5, yellow # 6)
2014-12-24Class I· MI
Mexicantown Bakery, Inc
Orejas- pastry containing soy, eggs, wheat and milk
Reason: Undeclared allergen Milk, in the form of whey protein; which is listed in the ingredients
2014-12-24Class II· NY
Whalen's Horseradish Products
WHALEN'S SEAFOOD & BURGER SAUCE "HOT", NET WT. 8 OZ. (226 g) -- Whalen's Horseradish Products, LLC, PO Box 4700, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
Reason: Whalen's Seafood & Burger Sauce contains undeclared anchovies from the Worcestershire Sauce used in the finished product. The product also has miscellaneous labeling problems such as not all sub-ingredients are listed on finished product labeling.
2014-12-24Class II· NY
Kozy Shack Inc
KOZY SHACK SIMPLY WELL CHOCOLATE, NET WT 4 OZ. Product packed in brown carton box, 48 individual units x 4 OZ. Keep Refrigerated. Made in USA
Reason: KOZY SHACK, LLC has recalled Kozy Shack Simply Well Chocolate Pudding due to undeclared milk and lack of complete product labeling.
2014-12-24Class I· CA
Evershing International Trading Inc.
Wake-Up Instant Coffee Mix (weasel coffee) Melange de Cafe Instantane Ca Phe Hoa Tan (huong caon) 3 in one; sold in two packing configurations: 1. 20 bags x (0.6 oz) 17g in Plastic Bag 2. 18 bags x (0.6 oz) 17g in Paper Box. Original ingredient statement: Non-Dairy Creamer, Sugar, instant Coffee, Maltodextrin, Caramel (150A) salt, flavor. Sole distributor in USA: Evershing International Trading, San Jose, CA: Manufactured by : Vinacafe Bien Hoa Joinstock Company Bien Hoa 1 Industry Zone, An Binh Ward, Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province.
Reason: Firm was notified by CFIA and FDA that CFIA testing found undeclared milk allergen in the product.
2014-12-24Class II· NY
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Sliced Yellow Nectarines, made fresh in-store and packaged. Sold pre-packaged in random weights.
Reason: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. voluntarily recalled fresh individually sold, bagged and sliced fresh plums, nectarines and peaches, peach salsa and several in-store baked desserts that may contain fresh peaches, nectarines, and/or plums. The fruit may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2014-12-24Class II· NY
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Sliced Yellow Peaches, made fresh in-store and packaged. Sold pre-packaged in random weights.
Reason: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. voluntarily recalled fresh individually sold, bagged and sliced fresh plums, nectarines and peaches, peach salsa and several in-store baked desserts that may contain fresh peaches, nectarines, and/or plums. The fruit may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2014-12-24Class II· NY
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Vanilla Trifle, 8 oz., UPC 7789080600
Reason: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. voluntarily recalled fresh individually sold, bagged and sliced fresh plums, nectarines and peaches, peach salsa and several in-store baked desserts that may contain fresh peaches, nectarines, and/or plums. The fruit may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2014-12-24Class II· NY
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Lg. Fruit Crostata, 21 oz., UPC 20829300000; Sm. Fruit Crostata, 7 oz., UPC 20829900000; Lg. Nectarine Crostata, 21 oz., UPC 20823100000; Sm. Nectarine Crostata, 6 oz., UPC 20832600000
Reason: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. voluntarily recalled fresh individually sold, bagged and sliced fresh plums, nectarines and peaches, peach salsa and several in-store baked desserts that may contain fresh peaches, nectarines, and/or plums. The fruit may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2014-12-24Class II· NY
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Lg. Fruit Strip "Puff Pastry", 11 oz., UPC 20829200000; Sm. Fruit Strip "Puff Pastry", 3 oz., UPC 20829100000
Reason: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. voluntarily recalled fresh individually sold, bagged and sliced fresh plums, nectarines and peaches, peach salsa, and several in-store baked desserts that may contain fresh peaches, nectarines, and/or plums. The fruit may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2014-12-24Class II· NY
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Peach Melba Tart, 26 oz., UPC 7789098553; Rectangular Fruit Tart, 37 oz., UPC 20823800000; Mixed Fruit Tart, 30 oz., UPC 20819500000; Square Fruit Tart, 48 oz., UPC 20823700000; Frangipane Tart, 30 oz., UPC 7789091064
Reason: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. voluntarily recalled fresh individually sold, bagged and sliced fresh plums, nectarines and peaches, peach salsa and several in-store baked desserts that may contain fresh peaches, nectarines, and/or plums. The fruit may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2014-12-24Class II· NY
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Peach Melba Whipped Cream Pie, 34 oz., UPC 7789033104
Reason: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. voluntarily recalled fresh individually sold, bagged and sliced fresh plums, nectarines and peaches, peach salsa and several in-store baked desserts that may contain fresh peaches, nectarines, and/or plums. The fruit may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2014-12-24Class II· NY
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Fruit-Topped Short Cake, 1/4 sheet, 49 oz., UPC 7789032772; Genoise Cake, 1/4 sheet, 64 oz., UPC 7789027385
Reason: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. voluntarily recalled fresh individually sold, bagged and sliced fresh plums, nectarines and peaches, peach salsa, and several in-store baked desserts that may contain fresh peaches, nectarines, and/or plums. The fruit may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2014-12-24Class II· NY
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Small Fruit-Topped Cheese Cake, 18 oz., UPC 7789026441 Large Fruit-Topped Cheese Cake, 54 oz., UPC 7789026438 Fruit-Topped Cream Cheese Pie, 40 oz., UPC 7789018953
Reason: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. voluntarily recalled fresh individually sold, bagged and sliced fresh plums, nectarines and peaches, peach salsa, and several in-store baked desserts that may contain fresh peaches, nectarines, and/or plums. The fruit may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2014-12-24Class II· NY
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Wegmans Peach Salsa, made fresh in-store and packaged in random weights.
Reason: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. voluntarily recalled fresh individually sold, bagged and sliced fresh plums, nectarines and peaches, peach salsa, and several in-store baked desserts that may contain fresh peaches, nectarines, and/or plums. The fruit may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2014-12-24Class I· NY
Blooming Import Inc.
Farmer Brand DRIED LILY FLOWERS, NET WT. 8 oz, UPC 7 34765 04089 5 -- PRODUCT OF CHINA -- DISTRIBUTED BY BLOOMING IMPORT 45 BOWNE STREET BROOKLYN, N.Y. 11231 --- Nutrition Facts: Serving Size 0.4 oz. Servings Per Container 20 --- The product is packaged in a sealed flexible plastic bag.
Reason: The product contained undeclared sulfites (4868 ppm) based on sampling and analysis by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
2014-12-24Class I· MI
House Of Flavors, Inc.
Dark Cocoa Sorbetto packed in 14 oz. plastic jars, 8 packages per case, manufactured from 4/11/14-4/12/14; product code: EB/JP, L3, 26-426, 14102, BEST BY October 12, 2015, BEST BY 10/15.
Reason: Undeclared milk was found in 14 oz. Dark Cocoa Sorbetto gelato manufactured by House of Flavors, with aproduct code of: EB/JP, L3, 26-426, 14102, BEST BY October 12, 2015, BEST BY 10/15; following one reported consumer complaint of an allergic reaction to dairy.
2014-12-24Class III· MN
Tastefully Simple, Inc
Product comes in as part of Fabulous Fudge Gift Box. The Gift box contains 2 samples of the recalled product, Cookies & Cream Fudge and 2 samples of a second product not being recalled. The product comes in small plastic container with lid (3.5" x 2.5" x 21.875"). A small spoon is also present in the package. Gift Box Label: Fabulous Fudge, Tastefully Simple, Cookies & Cream Fudge, Creamy Chocolate Fudge, 4 - 2.5 oz cups newt WT 10 oz (280 g), Item #421129. Individual Package Label: tastefully simple, Cookies & Cream Fudge, Net WT 2.5 oz (70 g), Item #758604.
Reason: Tastefully Simple is recalling various lots of Cookie & Cream Fudge(Fabulous Fudge Gift) because the product appears to have mold growing on the small chocolate cookie pieces on the top of the Cookies & Cream Fudge.
2014-12-24Class II· GA
Coca-Cola Company (The)
Odwalla Vanilla Almondo Protein, 15.2 fl. oz bottles, Distributed by: Odwalla, Inc., Dinuba, CA 93618.
Reason: There is the potential that some of the bottles could exhibit spoilage before end of shelf life.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.