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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
2014-09-24Class I· ND
Specialty Commodities, Inc.
Thien Minh Cashew Kernels, Net Wt. 50 lb. Product of Vietnam
Reason: The Cashew Pieces have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
2014-09-24Class II· CT
Japanese Specialty Food Distributors Ltd, Co.
JSF Ground Tuna - IQF - Origin: Indonesia - 2/11LB, frozen
Reason: Product associated with scombroid illness.
2014-09-24Class I· CA
Calavo Growers, Inc. (Corporate)
Avocados, PLU#4770, size 32, 32 pcs/case. Packed in boxes with green, yellow, and red print with a black and white label.
Reason: Calavo Growers is recalling Avocados because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
2014-09-24Class I· CA
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Dole Baby Spinach: Thoroughly Washed, Preservative Free, All natural Net W.t6 oz. bag; SKU 323 Perishable, keep refrigerated. UPC 071430009642; Dole Fresh Vegetables Monterey, CA 93940
Reason: Green Walnuts from a tree dropped into spinach as it was being tractored away from the harvested field. Walnuts were discovered on the Dole spinach processing line
2014-09-24Class I· CA
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Dole Spinach: Thoroughly Washed, Preservative Free Net Wt. 8 oz. bag; Perishable, keep refrigerated. UPC 071430009765 SKU 320 Dole Fresh Vegetables Monterey, CA 93940
Reason: Green Walnuts from a tree dropped into spinach as it was being tractored away from the harvested field. Walnuts were discovered on the Dole spinach processing line
2014-09-24Class I· FL
Brooks Tropicals, LLC
Avocados approximately 14-30 oz each in packed 20 units in cardboard boxes with black lettering labeled in part: in part: "USDA/FL 2/196 LOT# 2610".
Reason: Found positive for Salmonella.
2014-09-24Class I· ND
Swanson Health Products, Inc
Swanson 100% Certified Organic, Carob Powder, Raw Chocolate Substitute, Net wt 1 lb (454 grams), in round 1000 cc High Density Poly-ethylene plastic containers, Product of Italy, Distributed by Swanson Health Products, PO Box 2803, Fargo ND 58108 USA, SWF115.
Reason: Swanson Certified Organic Carob Powder, item number SWF115 is being recalled due to a potential risk of Salmonella contamination from a raw ingredient used in this product.
2014-09-24Class I· CT
Vibrant Health
Rainbow Vibrance Hi ORAC Superfood, 177g, 6.24 oz. Product Code: RV
Reason: A raw material used in the manufacture of the dietary supplements was found to contain Salmonella bacteria.
2014-09-24Class I· CT
Vibrant Health
Green Vibrance, 240 Vegicaps/bottle Product Code: GVC
Reason: A raw material used in the manufacture of the dietary supplements was found to contain Salmonella bacteria.
2014-09-24Class I· CT
Vibrant Health
Green Vibrance 15 single serve pkts, 181.5g, 6.4oz. Product Code: GVSD
Reason: A raw material used in the manufacture of the dietary supplements was found to contain Salmonella bacteria.
2014-09-24Class I· CT
Vibrant Health
Green Vibrance- A Comprehensive Restorative Advanced Daily Superfood (Dietary Supplement) packaged as follows: A. 15-day, 181.5g, 6.4 oz. powder- Product Code GV15; B. 30-day, 363g, 12.8 oz. powder; Product Code GV 30; C.60-day, 726g, 25.61 oz. family size powder, -Product Code GV60; D. Bulk Supply Kilo Canister, 1 kg (35.27 oz.) powder,-Product Code GVKG
Reason: A raw material used in the manufacture of the dietary supplements was found to contain Salmonella bacteria.
2014-09-17Class II· TX
Durrset Amigos, Ltd.
Laura Lynn French Onion; DIP; NET WT 9 OZ (255g); DISTRIBUTED BY INGLES MARKETS, INC.; ASHEVILLE, NC 28816. Shipped in cases of 12.
Reason: Undeclared Wheat due to a supplier's inadvertent use of a wheat product instead of whey in preparing the cheese premix for the recalling firm.
2014-09-17Class II· TX
Durrset Amigos, Ltd.
HY-TOP FRENCH ONION DIP; NET WT 9 OZ. (255g); DISTRIBUTED BY FEDERATED GROUP, INC.; ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL. 60005-1096. Shipped in cases of 12/9 oz containers.
Reason: Undeclared Wheat due to a supplier's inadvertent use of a wheat product instead of whey in preparing the cheese premix for the recalling firm.
2014-09-17Class II· TX
Durrset Amigos, Ltd.
Roundy's Salsa Con Queso; NET WT; 16 OZ (1 LB) 454g; DISTRIBUTED BY Roundy's Milwakee, WI 53202. Distributed in cases of 12/16 W jars.
Reason: Undeclared Wheat due to a supplier's inadvertent use of a wheat product instead of whey in preparing the cheese premix for the recalling firm.
2014-09-17Class II· TX
Durrset Amigos, Ltd.
HILL COUNTRY FARE; Salsa Con QUESO Sauce; Medium - PICANTE; NET WT 16 OZ (1LB) CONT. NET. 454g; DISTRIBUTED BY: H-E-B, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78294. distributed in cases of 12/16 oz. jars
Reason: Undeclared Wheat due to a supplier's inadvertent use of a wheat product instead of whey in preparing the cheese premix for the recalling firm.
2014-09-17Class II· TX
Durrset Amigos, Ltd.
H-E-B Chipotle Con Queso; HOT; with Real Chipotle Peppers; NET WT; 16 OZ (1 LB) 454g; Made with Pride and Care for H-E-B, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78204. Distributed in cases of 12/16 oz. jars.
Reason: Undeclared Wheat due to a supplier's inadvertent use of a wheat product instead of whey in preparing the cheese premix for the recalling firm.
2014-09-17Class II· FL
Marjon Specialty Foods, Inc.
Marjon Spicy Sprouts, NET WT. 6/6 oz. packaged in bags; Marjon Specialty Foods, Inc. 3508 Sydney Rd., Plant City, FL 33567 Grown and Packed in the USA. UPC 010077554000197. Used by 7/06/14.
Reason: Firm environmental samples found Listeria in the sprout production area.
2014-09-17Class II· FL
Marjon Specialty Foods, Inc.
Marjon Kale Sprouts, Keep Refrigerated. NET WT. 6/3 oz. packaged in cups; Marjon Specialty Foods, Inc. 3508 Sydney Rd., Plant City, FL 33567 Grown and Packed in the USA. UPC 20077554000231. Used by 7/06/14.
Reason: Firm environmental samples found Listeria in the sprout production area.
2014-09-17Class II· FL
Marjon Specialty Foods, Inc.
Marjon Bean Sprouts, Keep Fresh Zip Lock: Keep Refrigerated. NET WT. 8/8 oz. plastic bag; 5 lb bag and 2/5 Bags; Marjon Specialty Foods, Inc. 3508 Sydney Rd., Plant City, FL 33567 Grown and Packed in the USA. UPC codes: 10077554000012; 0200077554000466; 010077554000463 Used by 06/28/14.
Reason: Firm environmental samples found Listeria in the sprout production area.
2014-09-17Class II· FL
Marjon Specialty Foods, Inc.
Marjon Alfalfa Sprouts, Pre-Washed Ready to Eat: Keep Refrigerated. NET WT. 6/4 oz. packaged in cups and bags; Marjon Specialty Foods, Inc. 3508 Sydney Rd., Plant City, FL 33567 Grown and Packed in the USA. UPC 20077554000231. Used by 7/06/14.
Reason: Firm environmental samples found Listeria in the sprout production area.
2014-09-17Class I· NY
Hong Lee Trading Inc
Mut Dua Non YOUNG COCONUT CANDY, Net Weight: 10.6oz (300g), UPC 8 935054 702377 -- Product of Vietnam -- Packed for: HONG LEE TRADING INC. 225 JOHNSON AVE BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11206 (718) 386-2100 --- NUTRITION FACTS: Serving Size 30oz. (85g), Servings per container 6
Reason: The product was found to contain undeclared sulfites (258.6 ppm) plus undeclared colors Yellow #5, Blue #1 and Red #3 based on sampling and analysis by New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets.
2014-09-17Class I· NY
Domega NY International Co Ltd
GONG XIFACAI GIFT CHOCOLATES, 238 grams, UPC 6 934169 900335 --- MANUFACTURER: JIANGXI GOLDEN EAGLE FOOD CO. LTD, ADD: NO. 188, YONGQIANG ROAD (NORTH), WANGCHENG TOWN, XINJIAN COUNTY, JIANGXI, CHINA 330100 --- The product is packed in a plastic tray with a plastic overwrap package.
Reason: The product contained undeclared peanuts and milk based on sampling and analysis by New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets.
2014-09-17Class I· NY
Domega NY International Co Ltd
YF brand CRACKER (SESAME), Net Wt. 14 oz. (400g), UPC 6 920580 733416 --- The product is packed in a plastic package.
Reason: The product was found to contain undeclared peanuts based on sampling and analysis by New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets.
2014-09-17Class III· FL
Grace Foods (USA) Inc
Grace Classic Coconut Milk Net 13.5 FL OZ (US) (400 mL) PRODUCT OF THAILAND Packed for: GraceKennedy Limited, 73 Harbour Street Kingston, Jamaica, W.I.
Reason: Label misprint on the front panel. Incorrectly declaring "No Gums, Thickeners or Stabilizers Added"
2014-09-17Class II· CA
CT Concerns, Inc.
Fresh Wild Tuna. No finished packaging. Fresh Tuna is placed in white styrofoam box and delivered to area restaurants.
Reason: Firm is initiating a voluntary recall of Fresh Farmed Atlantic Salmon and Fresh Wild Tuna because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Firm was notified that FDA environmental swab samples had a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes.
2014-09-17Class II· CA
CT Concerns, Inc.
Fresh Atlantic Salmon. No finished packaging. Fresh Salmon is placed in white styrofoam box and delivered to area restaurants.
Reason: Firm is initiating a voluntary recall of Fresh Farmed Atlantic Salmon and Fresh Wild Tuna because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Firm was notified that FDA environmental swab samples had a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes.
2014-09-17Class I· MA
Whole Food Market
Whole Foods Market Chocolate Chewies Cookies in clamshell packaging, sold by the lb. Item # 6126
Reason: Product contains undeclared walnuts
2014-09-17Class I· TX
El Tampiqueno Food Products, LLC
El Tampiqueno Original Queso Fresco White Soft Cheese, Manufactured and distributed by El Tampiqueno Cheese Products, 1210 Summit St. Schulenberg, Texas 78956
Reason: The product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
2014-09-10Class I· NJ
Seoul Shik Poom, Inc.
Choripdong Chocolate Almond Richmond Ice Bar 4 bars/432 mL Seoul Trading USA Inc., Englewood NJ 07631 code # IC2006 and upc code: 761898669792
Reason: Seoul Trading USA Inc. is recalling Choripdong Chocolate Almond Richmond Ice Bar due to undeclared eggs.
2014-09-10Class I· CA
Sunfood Superfoods
Organic Carob Powder, 1 lb., 20 lb., and 55 lb. bags Expiry date: 6/5/2015, UPC Code 803813-04429-8
Reason: Sunfood Corporation is recalling Organic Carob Powder because it may be contaminated with Salmonella
2014-09-10Class I· WI
Ortho Molecular Products Inc
Ortho Molecular Products LifeCORE Complete, Rich Dark Chocolate, Dietary Supplement, Sold in the following size containers: 1. Net Wt. 32.6 Grams (1.2Oz), Product #929032, UPC 15033-01929; 2. Net Wt. 911.4 Grams (32.1oz), Product #929001, UPC 15033-00929.
Reason: Ortho Molecular Products is recalling all lots of LifeCore Chocolate and LifeCore Complete Chocolate because the flavoring may contain undeclared milk.
2014-09-10Class I· WI
Ortho Molecular Products Inc
Ortho Molecular Products LifeCORE, Rich Dark Chocolate, Dietary Supplement Net Wt. 732.2 Grams (25.8Oz), Product #927001, UPC 15033-00927
Reason: Ortho Molecular Products is recalling all lots of LifeCore Chocolate and LifeCore Complete Chocolate because the flavoring may contain undeclared milk.
2014-09-10Class I· WI
Puratos Chocolate USA
Puratos Chocolante, Dark Organic 1M Chip, Item Number 0065064002SH11, Net Weight: 25 lbs.
Reason: Puratos initiated a recall due to an allergic reaction to milk protein, reported by a consumer.
2014-09-10Class I· OR
Live Superfoods
Brown carob powder packed in a plastic heat sealed 16oz. bag, labeled in part "Live Superfoods Carob Powder***NET WT 16 OZ***Live Superfoods Bend, Oregon". UPC code 797734313543 The product also sold in 10 lbs. bags.
Reason: Live Superfoods was notified of a recall of organic carob powder by their supplier, Earth Circle Organics, on July 23, 2014. Live Superfoods re-packed organic carob powder for further distribution and is also voluntarily recalling this product due to potential Salmonella contamination.
2014-09-10Class I· NY
Super Organic Foods, Inc
Sunburst SUPERFOODS ORGANIC RAW CAROB POWDER in ONE POUND and 5 POUNDS bags --- Firm on label: SunburstSuperfoods.com Clifton, NJ (old label) and SunburstSuperfoods.com Tuckahoe, NY (new label)
Reason: The repacked product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella (from raw material).
2014-09-10Class I· FL
Homestead Pole Bean Cooperative, Inc.
Avocados Simmons in white cardboard flats with black lettering "FLORIDA AVOCADO US COMB" 10 count
Reason: FDA sample found the product contaminated with traces of Salmonella.
2014-09-10Class I· NJ
Crown Food Distribution Inc
Golden Natural Mix Party Net Wt 23.00 oz. in a plastic round tub Product of Crown Food North Bergen, NJ 07047 UPC 098346021049
Reason: 'Golden Natural' Mix Party contains undeclared sulfites.
2014-09-10Class II· WI
GoMacro, Inc.
gomacro MACROBAR brand sunflower butter + chocolate Net Wt. 2.3 oz (65 g)
Reason: GoMacro is recalling MARCO BARS brand almond butter + carob (lots 1634 and 1645), and sunflower butter + chocolate (lot 1646) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
2014-09-10Class I· WI
GoMacro, Inc.
gomacro MACROBAR brand almond butter + carob. Net Wt. 2 oz (57 g)
Reason: GoMacro is recalling MARCO BARS brand almond butter + carob (lots 1634 and 1645), and sunflower butter + chocolate (lot 1646) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
2014-09-10Class I· FL
Oasis Brands, Inc
Lacteos Santa Martha Quesito Casero Fresh Curd Net Weight 12oz Distributed by Oasis Brands Inc., Miami FL 33192
Reason: A State sample came positive for Listeria monocytogenes
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.