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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
2014-10-22Class I· WA
Dominguez Foods of Washington, Inc.
Su Cocina brand Pan Molido (Plain Bread Crumbs). Product is packaged in 8 oz. bags. The UPC is 6 79790 05912 5. The Label is read in parts: "***SU COCINA***Plain Bread Crumbs***INGREDIENTS: Bread Crumbs*** DOMINGUEZ FOODS OF WASHINGTON*** P.O. Box 506, Zillah, Washington 98953***509-829-6089***".
Reason: Product is recalled due to undeclared wheat, milk, and soy.
2014-10-22Class I· NJ
Gel Spice Co, Inc.
Fresh Finds ground black pepper Net Wt. 3.53 oz (100g) Distributed by: Big Lots Stores, Inc. P.O. Box 28523 Columbus, OH 43228-0523 Packed in the USA UPC 411010982901 packaged in plastic jars; 12 jars per case
Reason: Fresh Finds Black Pepper may contain Salmonella.
2014-10-22Class II· WA
Tullia's
Tullia's Italian Meatless Pasta Sauce, packaged in a 16 oz. (436g) and 32 oz. (872g) glass jars with one-piece metal closures. The 32 oz. (872g) glass jar has the UPC 7 48863 64322 3. The 16 oz (436g) glass jar has the UPC 7 48863 64321 6.
Reason: Italian Meatless Pasta Sauce is recalled because review of the production records revealed that one batch of sauce produced had a pH high enough to allow the growth of Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death.
2014-10-22Class III· MN
Michael Foods, Inc.
Shell Eggs packaged under the following labels: (1) Abbotsford Farms Cage Free Pasteurized Shell Eggs, Grade A Large Brown Eggs, packaged as 15 dozen per 1 case. Distributed by Abbotsford Farms, Gaylord, MN 55334. UPC Code 1 00 14616 64010 7. (2) AbbotsFord Farms Cage Free 1 Dozen Large Eggs Pasteurized for Safety. The product was packaged as 1 case of 15 1-dozen eggs per carton. Distributed by Abbotsford Farms, Gaylord, MN 55334. UPC Code 1 00 14616 64010 6. (3) Pepetti's Pasteurized Shell Eggs made with Grade A Large White Eggs, packaged as 15 dozen per 1 case. Distributed by: Michael Foods, Inc., Minnetonka, MN 55305. UPC Code 1 07 46025 86990 7. (4) Glenview Farms Pasteurized Shell Eggs made with Grade A Large White Eggs, packaged as 15 dozen per 1 case. Distributed by U.S. Foodservice Inc., Rosemount, IL 60018. UPC Code 5 07 58108 62234 5. (5) Crystal Farms One Dozen Large Eggs, Pasteurized Eggs. The product was packaged as 1 case of 15 1-dozen eggs per carton. Distributed by Crystal Farms, Lake Mills, WI 53551-0753. UPC Code 1 00 75925 00032 6. (6) GFS Large Pasteurized Eggs, packaged as 15 dozen per 1 case. Distributed by Gordon Food Service, Grand Rapids, MI 49548. UPC Code 0 00 93901 26545 6.
Reason: Shell eggs contaminated with Pseudomonas fluorescens.
2014-10-22Class III· IL
Kraft Heinz Foods
Individually 2/3 oz. slices of American cheese product individually wrapped in transparent plastic an packaged in 12 oz. and 16 oz.. packages, and 4 lb. cartons under the Kraft brand name. Cases of 12 oz. packages include 48 packages per case. Cases of 16 oz. packages include either 12 or 36 packages per case. Cases of 4 lb. cartons include 8 cartons per case.
Reason: Kraft Foods Group is voluntarily recalling 7,691 cases of select varieties of regular Kraft American Singles Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product. A supplier did not store an ingredient used in this product in accordance with Kraft's temperature standards.
2014-10-22Class I· CA
Taylor Farms Pacific Inc. (MacArthur Facility)
Signature Cafe SWY Sicilian Vegetable Salad 2CT Kit Pack Size: 2-6.75 lb bags S3197 Perishable Keep Refrigerated Distributed by Lucerne Foods Inc. PO Box 99 Pleasanton, CA 94566-0009 1-877-232-4271 Product is distributed to be assembled and sold at deli counters where customers request purchase amount. Roma tomatoes are shipped with the salad kit and diced at retail locations to be mixed with salad.
Reason: Firm was notified by supplier that specific lots of "expo fresh" Roma tomatoes may be contaminated with Salmonella.
2014-10-22Class I· CA
Taylor Farms Pacific Inc. (MacArthur Facility)
CST Roma Tomatoes Whole Roma 1/25# Origin: USA Keep Refrigerated UPC: 40000356942 Taylor Farms, Pacific, Tracy, CA 95376
Reason: Firm was notified by supplier that specific lots of "expo fresh" Roma tomatoes may be contaminated with Salmonella.
2014-10-15Class I· NJ
Mars Chocolate North America
Twix Unwrapped Bites 7.0 oz. distributed by Mars chocolate na, llc Hackettstown, NJ 07840-1503 USA UPC 040000484325 contained in a Metallized-golden stand up pouch (SUP) package 5 pouches per carton, 2 cartons per case
Reason: Mars Chocolate North is recalling Twix Brand Unwrapped Bites 7 oz. pouch due to undeclared peanuts and eggs.
2014-10-15Class II· OK
AMS Health Sciences
saba; ACE; Appetite Control Energy; 052234; 07/2015; Distributed by Saba; 711 NE 39th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Reason: Product called SABA ACE (Appetite Control Energy) that was manufactured prior to September 2013 was found to have DMAA (1,3-Dimethylpentylamine) based on label and laboratory analysis. the DMAA was removed when the product was reformulated in September 2013.
2014-10-15Class III· MT
Mothers' Milk Bank of Montana
Frozen Unpasteurized Human Milk in glass bottle. No labeling provided
Reason: Donor answered NO to question #32 "In the last 28 days, have you ever had a vaccine for measles, mumps or rubella?" It was later discovered that she had in fact received live vaccines for influenza, DTAP and MMR after delivery.
2014-10-15Class III· MT
Mothers' Milk Bank of Montana
Frozen Pasteurized Human Milk in glass bottles. Label contains lot code followed by expiration date (month day year) and the description of the product which states Mature Milk. There is a Mothers' Milk Bank logo
Reason: Donor answered NO to question #32 "In the last 28 days, have you ever had a vaccine for measles, mumps or rubella?" It was later discovered that she had in fact received live vaccines for influenza, DTAP and MMR after delivery.
2014-10-15Class II· CA
NatureBox, Inc.
naturebox cranberry macaroon granola net wt. 3.75 oz (106g) naturebox.com Back label incorrectly has nutrition and ingredients for cherry berry granola labeled in part as: Ingredients: Whole grain oats, brown sugar, dried cranberries (cranberries, sugar, sunflower oil) almonds, coconut, pecans, dried cherries (cherries, sugar, sunflower oil), maltodextrin [dietary fiber], natural flavor, salt, cinnamon, mixed tocopherols (vitamin E, soybean oil). Contains: Tree nuts (almonds, coconut, pecans). Packed in a facility that also processes tree nuts, peanuts, milk, wheat, egg and soy. Distributed by NatureBox San Carlos, CA 94070
Reason: Firm discovered a pouch that had an incorrect back label. The front of the pouch was correctly labeled Cranberry Macaroon Granola but the back of the pouch was incorrectly labeled with the label for Cherry Berry Granola.
2014-10-15Class II· NJ
Mars Chocolate North America
Mars Chocolate North America Milk Chocolate M & M's Net Wt. 3.40 oz packed in a brown, 3 inch x 6.5 inch cardboard box 12 Theater boxes per case Distributed by Mars Snackfoods US LLC., Hackettstown, NJ 07840-1503 UPC 40000294764
Reason: Mars Chocolate North America is recalling M & Ms due to undeclared peanuts.
2014-10-15Class II· IN
Hostess Brands LLC
Hostess Powdered Single-Serve Donettes- FROZEN ONLY, 3 oz., 6 ct.
Reason: Products recalled due to potential for mold growth. Laboratory analysis for products manufactured demonstrated a higher-than-average moisture content.
2014-10-15Class II· IN
Hostess Brands LLC
Hostess Powdered Bagged Donettes- FROZEN ONLY, 10.5 oz.
Reason: Products recalled due to potential for mold growth. Laboratory analysis for products manufactured demonstrated a higher-than-average moisture content.
2014-10-15Class II· IN
Hostess Brands LLC
Hostess Frosted Bagged Donettes- FROZEN ONLY, 11.25 oz.
Reason: Products recalled due to potential for mold growth. Laboratory analysis for products manufactured demonstrated a higher-than-average moisture content.
2014-10-15Class II· IN
Hostess Brands LLC
Hostess Powdered Single-Serve Donettes, 3 oz., 6 ct.
Reason: Products recalled due to potential for mold growth. Laboratory analysis for products manufactured demonstrated a higher-than-average moisture content.
2014-10-15Class II· IN
Hostess Brands LLC
Hostess Powdered Bagged Donettes, 10.5 oz.
Reason: Products recalled due to potential for mold growth. Laboratory analysis for products manufactured demonstrated a higher-than-average moisture content.
2014-10-15Class II· IN
Hostess Brands LLC
Hostess Frosted Bagged Donettes, 11.25 oz
Reason: Products recalled due to potential for mold growth. Laboratory analysis for products manufactured demonstrated a higher-than-average moisture content.
2014-10-15Class II· IL
Wholesome Harvest Baking, Inc.
Frozen jalapeno bagels sold under the Maple Leaf Bakery brand in three different sizes: 3 oz. (64 bagels/case), 4 oz. (78 bagels/case), and 4.5 oz. (72 bagels/case)
Reason: Wholesome Harvest Baking, Inc. ("WHB"), formerly Maple Leaf Bakery, Inc., of Chicago is initiating a voluntary recall of frozen in-store bakery Jalapeno Bagel based on reports of foreign material (glass pieces and stones) in product.
2014-10-15Class I· CA
Expo Fresh L.L.C
Roma Tomatoes, 25lbs. case
Reason: Expo Fresh is recalling Roma Tomatoes because they have a potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
2014-10-15Class II· FL
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Publix brand Jalapeno Bagels, sold in self service bins and counter sales.
Reason: May contain pieces of glass and small stones.
2014-10-15Class II· NJ
Ikko International Trading LLC
Wheat Cake (Maruto "C" Cake), 6.3 ounces (180g), individually packaged in gold foil pouches and sold under the Maruto Brand. Sold at retail locations in display cases containing 8 bars per display case.
Reason: This voluntary recall has been initiated because Maruto 'C' Cakes (Wheat Cakes) omitted soy lecithin as an ingredient and an accompanying allergen warning.
2014-10-15Class I· NY
Domega NY International Co Ltd
Brilliant Cake with Filling Milk (Biscuits), NET WT 13.9 oz (396 g), UPC 6 908166 500140, Product of China --- The product is packed in a plastic wrapped package.
Reason: The product was found to contain undeclared eggs plus unapproved colors Ponceau 4R (E124, Acid Red 18) and Acid Yellow 73 (uranine) based on sampling and analysis by New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets.
2014-10-15Class I· NY
Starway Inc.
PEONY MARK brand ROASTED AND SALTED PUMPKIN SEED, NET WT. 12 oz. (340 gm), Barcode 6 932692 225765, PRODUCT OF CHINA --- PACKED FOR: STARWAY INC 137 GRATTAN STREET, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11237 --- NUTRITION FACTS: Serving Size 1 oz., Servings per container 12
Reason: The product contained undeclared sulfites (873.3 ppm) based on sampling and analysis by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
2014-10-15Class I· TX
Whole Foods Market Brand 365, Llc
Mini Butter Croissant 6 Pack Ingredients: Wheat Flour (unbleached enriched wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, Iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, ascorbic acid, folic acid), Butter, Water, Sugar, Non Fat Dry Milk, Yeast, Salt, Dough Conditioner (dextrose, wheat flour, soybean oil, ascorbic acid, natural enzymes). CONTAINS: MILK, WHEAT, SOY. NET WT 9.0 oz (0.56 lb) COUNT/PACKAGES 1 SELL-BY DATE 04/22/2014 TOTAL PRICE $4.99 Dist. by Whole Foods Market 8190 Park Lane, Dallas, TX 75231
Reason: Undeclared egg allergen
2014-10-08Class I· WA
TJs Place
Basil Pesto Pasta packaged in a non-flex plastic tub, net wt 8 oz. A green sticker is placed on the lid of the package which contains the lot code. Product is refrigerated
Reason: Tj's Place is recalling Basil Pesto Pasta packed in 8 oz. plastic tubs because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2014-10-08Class II· ME
Bar Harbor Jam Company
BAR HARBOR JAM COMPANY Maine Old Fashioned Popover Mix; Net Wt 1 lb 5 oz (624g)
Reason: Label does not declare wheat.
2014-10-08Class II· ME
Bar Harbor Jam Company
BAR HARBOR JAM COMPANY Maine Wild Blueberry Muffin Mix; Net Wt. 1 lb 6 oz (624 g)
Reason: Label does not declare wheat.
2014-10-08Class II· ME
Bar Harbor Jam Company
BAR HARBOR JAM COMPANY Maine Wild Blueberry Pancake Mix; Net Wt. 1 lb 6 oz (624 g)
Reason: Label does not declare wheat.
2014-10-08Class I· CA
Boskovich Farms, Inc
2-5 lb. clear plastic overwrapped black poly trays of 3/8" diced Roma Tomato per cardboard carton. Cardboard carton labeled: 2-5 LB. DICED TOMATOES 3/8 PACKED BY BOSKOVICH FARMS OXNARD CA, 93030 PRODUCT OF MEXICO.
Reason: Boskovich Farms is recalling Roma Tomatoes because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
2014-10-08Class I· CA
Boskovich Farms, Inc
2/24 ounce clear plastic bags of 3/8 inch diced Roma tomatoes. These bags are in a cardboard carton. The bags and carton have a yellow label that reads in part: Boskovich Farms, Inc Costco Deli Dept. 63 ***QUINOA SALAD KIT Item # 624843 CONTENTS: (2) QUINIA MIX *** (2) Diced Roma *** NET WT: 23.96 LBS.
Reason: Boskovich Farms is recalling Roma Tomatoes because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
2014-10-08Class II· PR
Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.
Goya Small Red Beans Habichuelas Coloradas Pequenas 15.5 OZ (439g)
Reason: Goya de Puerto Rico is recalling the following products due to a possible can seam defect that may compromise the integrity of the product.
2014-10-08Class II· PR
Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.
Goya Pinto Beans In Sauce prepared with Olive Oil, Cilantro &Tomato 15 oz. (425g)
Reason: Goya de Puerto Rico is recalling the following products due to a possible can seam defect that may compromise the integrity of the product.
2014-10-08Class II· PR
Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.
Goya Black Bean Soup Prepared with Olive Oil, Bell Pepper & Onion 15 oz. (425g)
Reason: Goya de Puerto Rico is recalling the following products due to a possible can seam defect that may compromise the integrity of the product.
2014-10-08Class II· PR
Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.
Goya Pink Beans In sauce prepared with Olive Oil, Cilantro & Onion 15 oz. (425g)
Reason: Goya de Puerto Rico is recalling the following products due to a possible can seam defect that may compromise the integrity of the product.
2014-10-08Class II· PR
Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.
Goya Pinto Beans Habichuelas Pintas 15.5 oz. (439g)
Reason: Goya de Puerto Rico is recalling the following products due to a possible can seam defect that may compromise the integrity of the product.
2014-10-08Class II· PR
Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.
Goya Red Kidney Beans Habichuelas Coloradas 15.5 oz. (439 g)
Reason: Goya de Puerto Rico is recalling the following products due to a possible can seam defect that may compromise the integrity of the product.
2014-10-08Class II· PR
Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.
Goya Chick Peas Garbanzos 15.5 oz. (439g)
Reason: Goya de Puerto Rico is recalling the following products due to a possible can seam defect that may compromise the integrity of the product.
2014-10-08Class II· PR
Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.
Pink Beans sold under two brand names Goya and Jibarito (see labels description below) Goya Pink Beans Habichuelas Rosadas 15.5 oz. (439g) El Jibarito Habichuelas Rosadas 15.5 oz. (439g)
Reason: Goya de Puerto Rico is recalling the following products due to a possible can seam defect that may compromise the integrity of the product.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.