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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
2014-08-20Class II· IN
Manufacturing Solutions International
Cool Tropics Rips Slush, Blue Raspberry Flavored 100% Juice No artificial colors or flavors, Juice from Concentrate 4 fl oz, (118 mL), Contains: Water, Apple Juice Concentrate***Manufactured in USA for Tropical Paradise, Inc., www.cool-tropics.com DO NOT MICROWAVE"
Reason: Manufacturing Solutions International is recalling Cool Tropics Rips Slush, Blue Raspberry Flavored drinks with the listed BEST BY DATES because finished product laboratory results revealed spoilage type of bacteria and yeasts. The product was released prior to receiving the test results.
2014-08-20Class II· IN
Manufacturing Solutions International
Cool Tropics Rips Slush, Sour Apple Flavored 100% Juice No artificial colors or flavors, Juice from Concentrate 4 fl oz, (118 mL), Contains: Water, Apple Juice Concentrate***Manufactured in USA for Tropical Paradise, Inc., www.cool-tropics.com DO NOT MICROWAVE" UPC Code 9 76017 00310 1
Reason: Manufacturing Solutions International is recalling Cool Tropics Rips Slush, Sour Apple Flavored drinks with the listed BEST BY DATES because finished product laboratory results revealed spoilage type of bacteria and yeasts. The product was released prior to receiving the test results.
2014-08-20Class II· OH
Miceli Dairy Products Co
Farimont Foods Ricotta Cheese packaged in 30 pound bags.
Reason: These ricotta cheese products were manufactured from loads of whey protein concentrate that tested positive for beta lactam residues.
2014-08-20Class II· OH
Miceli Dairy Products Co
Sargento Whole Milk Ricotta Natural Cheese packaged in 15 ounce plastic tubs.
Reason: These ricotta cheese products were manufactured from loads of whey protein concentrate that tested positive for beta lactam residues.
2014-08-20Class II· OH
Miceli Dairy Products Co
Sargento Light Ricotta Natural Cheese packaged in 15 ounce plastic tubs.
Reason: These ricotta cheese products were manufactured from loads of whey protein concentrate that tested positive for beta lactam residues.
2014-08-20Class II· OH
Miceli Dairy Products Co
Sargento Fat Free Ricotta Natural Cheese and Dutch Farms Fat Free Ricotta Cheese packaged in 15 ounce plastic tubs.
Reason: These ricotta cheese products were manufactured from loads of whey protein concentrate that tested positive for beta lactam residues.
2014-08-20Class II· OH
Miceli Dairy Products Co
Part Skim Ricotta cheese: SYSCO Imperial Ricotta Cheese packaged in 5 pound tubs and Sargento Part-Skim Ricotta Natural Cheese and Miceli's Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese packaged in 15 ounce tubs.
Reason: These ricotta cheese products were manufactured from loads of whey protein concentrate that tested positive for beta lactam residues.
2014-08-20Class II· CA
Nutrition Express Corporation
Lindberg B-Complex, 100mg, 60 capsules (UPC 092865239602), 240 capsules (UPC 092865239244),
Reason: Nutrition Express is recalling Lindberg B-Complex and Fitness Multi 1 vitamins because the amount of folic acid in the products was found to be higher than the label claim.
2014-08-20Class II· CA
Nutrition Express Corporation
Fitness Labs Fitness Multi 2, 90 capsules (UPC 654186946203) and 180 capsules (UPC 654186946227).
Reason: Nutrition Express is recalling Lindberg B-Complex and Fitness Multi 1 vitamins because the amount of folic acid in the products was found to be higher than the label claim.
2014-08-20Class II· CA
Nutrition Express Corporation
Fitness Labs Fitness Multi 1, 90 capsules (UPC 654186946555) and 180 capsules (UPC 654186946609).
Reason: Nutrition Express is recalling Lindberg B-Complex and Fitness Multi 1 vitamins because the amount of folic acid in the products was found to be higher than the label claim.
2014-08-20Class II· CA
Nutrition Express Corporation
Lindberg B-Complex, 50mg, 60 capsules (UPC 092865236601), 120 capsules (UPC 092865236120), 240 capsules (UPC 092865236243).
Reason: Nutrition Express is recalling Lindberg B-Complex and Fitness Multi 1 vitamins because the amount of folic acid in the products was found to be higher than the label claim.
2014-08-20Class II· VA
Interbake Foods Llc
Mrs. Fields Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies, Net Wt. 8 oz (227 g) cardboard carton with 8 individually wrapped 1 oz cookies. 12 cartons in a case. UPC 8-86002-50651-7.
Reason: Undeclared Walnuts. Some cartons labelled as Chocolate Chip cookies actually contain Oatmeal Raisin with Walnut cookies.
2014-08-20Class I· IL
Farmers Market
Shelled walnuts, 8 oz., packed in a clear plastic container and sold under the Farmer's Market brand.
Reason: Belleville Farmer's Market of Belleville, IL is recalling its packages of Shelled Walnuts because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2014-08-20Class II· CA
Mars Food US
Uncle Ben's(R) Ready Rice GARDEN VEGETABLE, with PEAS, CARROTS, AND CORN, NET WT. 8.8 OZ (250g), UPC 5480023334
Reason: Some pouches were filled with a different product that contains barley, a non-wheat source of gluten, which is not declared on the product packaging.
2014-08-20Class II· VA
Garber Ice Cream Company Inc
Frederick Farms 4oz chocolate ice cream cups, net wt. 67grams, 24 per box, 231 boxes per pallet, expiration 6-10-15
Reason: The firm used the wrong lid on end of production run on Frederick Farms 4oz regular Chocolate Ice Cream. The wrong lid used was Frederick Farm NSA (No Sugar Added) Chocolate Ice Cream.
2014-08-20Class II· NJ
Blue Venture Inc.
Ocean Garden Wild Co-treated Steak IVP 10LB 10 oz. UPC 076550080922
Reason: NYSDAM analysis has revealed the presence of histamines above the allowable level in Yellowfin Tuna Steaks.
2014-08-20Class II· PA
EBRO North America dba New World Pasta
Ronzoni Roasted Garlic Fettuccine Net Wt. 12 OZ. Enriched Macaroni Product shelf-stable packed in blue paperboard box all codes
Reason: The firm initiated this recall as a precaution out of concern that the product contains an undeclared allergen soy . Even though the product may contain a very small amount of soy, it has been further processed so there is no detectable level of soy protein.
2014-08-20Class III· TN
Allegro Fine Foods Inc
Allegro Original Marinade, 12.7 fl oz (375 mL), UPC 0 74964 00100 7
Reason: Elevated yeast level with likelihood of premature spoilage.
2014-08-13Class III· NJ
Baroody Imports Inc.
Beirut Lift Turnips Pickles, Net Wt. 24.66 oz., 700g, Imported & Distributed By: Baroody Import Inc., 1500 B Main Ave. Clifton, NJ 07011, N DC #642036014141 in a sealed glass jar.
Reason: Beirut Lift Turnip Pickles contains undeclared FD & C Red #40 and unallowable dye 45170 Rhodamine B - Basic Violet 10.
2014-08-13Class II· MN
Milk Specialties Co
MuscleTech Amino Build, Fruit Punch flavored, Net Wt. 0.58 lbs (261g) UPC 31646-70392 and Net Wt. 0.96 lbs (435g) UPC 31656-70479
Reason: Milk Specialties Global is recalling 2 lots of MuscleTech Amino Build Fruit Punch due to potential cross contamination with egg protein.
2014-08-13Class I· IL
Hot Mama's Foods
Spicy Yellow Lentil Hummus sold under the Eat Well Embrace Life brand and packaged in a transparent plastic tub with a net weight of 10 oz.
Reason: Lansal, Inc. (d.b.a. Hot Mama's Foods) is recalling approximately 14,860 pounds of hummus and dip products due to concerns about possible Listeria monocytogenes.
2014-08-13Class I· IL
Hot Mama's Foods
5 Layer Fiesta Dip sold under the Trader Joe's brand and packaged in a transparent plastic tub with a net weight of 11.5 oz (326 g) or 24 oz.
Reason: Lansal, Inc. (d.b.a. Hot Mama's Foods) is recalling approximately 14,860 pounds of hummus and dip products due to concerns about possible Listeria monocytogenes.
2014-08-13Class I· IL
Hot Mama's Foods
Edamame Hummus sold under the Trader Joe's brand and packaged in a transparent plastic tub with a white lid and with a net weight of 8 oz (227 g).
Reason: Lansal, Inc. (d.b.a. Hot Mama's Foods) is recalling approximately 14,860 pounds of hummus and dip products due to concerns about possible Listeria monocytogenes.
2014-08-13Class I· IL
Hot Mama's Foods
Garlic Hummus sold under the Giant Eagle Market District brand and packaged in a transparent plastic tub with a net weight of 8 oz (227 g).
Reason: Lansal, Inc. (d.b.a. Hot Mama's Foods) is recalling approximately 14,860 pounds of hummus and dip products due to concerns about possible Listeria monocytogenes.
2014-08-13Class I· IL
Hot Mama's Foods
Chipotle Hummus sold under the Giant Eagle Market District brand and packaged in a transparent plastic tub with a net weight of 8 oz (227 g).
Reason: Lansal, Inc. (d.b.a. Hot Mama's Foods) is recalling approximately 14,860 pounds of hummus and dip products due to concerns about possible Listeria monocytogenes.
2014-08-13Class I· IL
Hot Mama's Foods
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus sold under the Archer Farms brand and packaged in a transparent plastic tub with a net weight of 17 oz (1 lb. 1 oz).
Reason: Lansal, Inc. (d.b.a. Hot Mama's Foods) is recalling approximately 14,860 pounds of hummus and dip products due to concerns about possible Listeria monocytogenes.
2014-08-13Class I· IL
Hot Mama's Foods
Roasted Garlic Hummus sold under the Archer Farms brand and packaged in a transparent plastic tub with a net weight of 17 oz (1 lb. 1 oz).
Reason: Lansal, Inc. (d.b.a. Hot Mama's Foods) is recalling approximately 14,860 pounds of hummus and dip products due to concerns about possible Listeria monocytogenes.
2014-08-13Class I· IL
Hot Mama's Foods
Traditional Hummus sold under the Archer Farms brand and packaged in either a transparent plastic tub or a white plastic tub with a net weight respectively of 10 oz (283 g) or 2 lb.
Reason: Lansal, Inc. (d.b.a. Hot Mama's Foods) is recalling approximately 14,860 pounds of hummus and dip products due to concerns about possible Listeria monocytogenes.
2014-08-13Class I· NY
KIND, LLC
STRONG & KIND Thai Sweet Chili Almond Protein Bar, 45g, packaged in a purple, black and transparent wrapper. Sold individually or packaged in a box of 4 or 12.
Reason: The firm is recalling all lots of the following products due to the potential presence of peanut protein: Kind Maple Pumpkin Baked Bar,Strong & Kind Honey Mustard, Strong & Kind Thai Sweet Chili, Strong & Kind Roasted Jalapeno, Strong & Kind Hickory Smoked, Strong & Kind Honey Smoke BBQ Bars
2014-08-13Class I· NY
KIND, LLC
STRONG & KIND Hickory Smoked Almond Protein Bar, 45g, packaged in a grey, black and transparent wrapper. Sold individually or packaged in a box of 4 or 12.
Reason: The firm is recalling all lots of the following products due to the potential presence of peanut protein: Kind Maple Pumpkin Baked Bar,Strong & Kind Honey Mustard, Strong & Kind Thai Sweet Chili, Strong & Kind Roasted Jalapeno, Strong & Kind Hickory Smoked, Strong & Kind Honey Smoke BBQ Bars
2014-08-13Class I· NY
KIND, LLC
STRONG & KIND Honey Mustard Almond Protein Bar, 45g, packaged in a yellow, black and transparent wrapper. Sold individually or packaged in a box of 4 or 12.
Reason: The firm is recalling all lots of the following products due to the potential presence of peanut protein: Kind Maple Pumpkin Baked Bar,Strong & Kind Honey Mustard, Strong & Kind Thai Sweet Chili, Strong & Kind Roasted Jalapeno, Strong & Kind Hickory Smoked, Strong & Kind Honey Smoke BBQ Bars
2014-08-13Class I· NY
KIND, LLC
STRONG & KIND Roasted Jalapeno Almond Protein Bar, 45g, packaged in a green, black and transparent wrapper. Sold individually or packaged in a box of 4 or 12.
Reason: The firm is recalling all lots of the following products due to the potential presence of peanut protein: Kind Maple Pumpkin Baked Bar,Strong & Kind Honey Mustard, Strong & Kind Thai Sweet Chili, Strong & Kind Roasted Jalapeno, Strong & Kind Hickory Smoked, Strong & Kind Honey Smoke BBQ Bars
2014-08-13Class I· NY
KIND, LLC
STRONG & KIND Honey Smoked BBQ Almond Protein Bar, 45g, packaged in a red, black and transparent wrapper. Sold individually or packaged in a box of 4 or 12.
Reason: The firm is recalling all lots of the following products due to the potential presence of peanut protein: Kind Maple Pumpkin Baked Bar,Strong & Kind Honey Mustard, Strong & Kind Thai Sweet Chili, Strong & Kind Roasted Jalapeno, Strong & Kind Hickory Smoked, Strong & Kind Honey Smoke BBQ Bars
2014-08-13Class I· NY
KIND, LLC
KIND HEALTHY GRAINS Maple Pumpkin Seed Bar, 35g, packaged in a purple, black and transparent wrapper. Sold individually or packaged in a box of 5.
Reason: The firm is recalling all lots of the following products due to the potential presence of peanut protein: Kind Maple Pumpkin Baked Bar,Strong & Kind Honey Mustard, Strong & Kind Thai Sweet Chili, Strong & Kind Roasted Jalapeno, Strong & Kind Hickory Smoked, Strong & Kind Honey Smoke BBQ Bars
2014-08-13Class II· NY
Tate's Wholesale, Llc.
Simply Enjoy Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies, 7oz.
Reason: Recent tests show that the "Simply Enjoy Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies", Use by date Nov 5 2014, contain undeclared Macademia Nuts which could run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if consumed by an individual with an allergy or severe sensitivity.
2014-08-06Class II· CA
GM Manufacturing Inc.
CKLS, Capsules
Reason: GM Manufacturing is recalling dietary supplements due to significant violations of the cGMP regulations for dietary supplements.
2014-08-06Class II· CA
GM Manufacturing Inc.
Albert, Capsules
Reason: GM Manufacturing is recalling dietary supplements due to significant violations of the cGMP regulations for dietary supplements.
2014-08-06Class II· CA
GM Manufacturing Inc.
Via-Max Gold, Blister packs
Reason: GM Manufacturing is recalling dietary supplements due to significant violations of the cGMP regulations for dietary supplements.
2014-08-06Class II· CA
GM Manufacturing Inc.
Vital Balance Formula, Bottles
Reason: GM Manufacturing is recalling dietary supplements due to significant violations of the cGMP regulations for dietary supplements.
2014-08-06Class II· CA
GM Manufacturing Inc.
Tendon & Muscle Plus, Bottles
Reason: GM Manufacturing is recalling dietary supplements due to significant violations of the cGMP regulations for dietary supplements.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.