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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
2014-07-30Class III· DC
Dolci Gelati LLC.
YES Peanut Butter Cup Gelato
Reason: Mislabeling of product as "Organic"
2014-07-30Class III· DC
Dolci Gelati LLC.
YES Sea Salt Caramel Gelato
Reason: Mislabeling of product as "Organic"
2014-07-30Class III· DC
Dolci Gelati LLC.
YES Green Tea Gelato
Reason: Mislabeling of product as "Organic"
2014-07-30Class III· DC
Dolci Gelati LLC.
YES Raspberry Lemonade Sorbetto
Reason: Mislabeling of product as "Organic"
2014-07-30Class II· CA
Metagenics, Inc.
UltraBalance Protein Powder, Net Wt. 14.8 oz (420g)
Reason: Metagenics is recalling UltraBalance Protein powder because it may contain undeclared soy.
2014-07-30Class I· OR
Annie Mac's Baking Company
Label reads in part "Annie Mac's Baking Co. Coconut Macaroon, "The coconut macaroon is dipped in chocolate, heat sealed in plastic." Net Wt. 12 oz. Product is wrapped in cellophane
Reason: Ingredient statement for the Coconut Macaroon Cookie does not declare chocolate and its sub-ingredients, including soy lecithin and milk plus does not declare the sulfur dioxide in the coconut.
2014-07-30Class II· NY
Country Life
Country Life TARGET MINS CALCIUM MAGNESIUM With Vitamin D3 Complex, WILD BLUEBERRY FLAVOR, LIQUID Dietary Supplement, 16 FL. OZ. (1 PINT) (472 mL), Product No. 2523, Bar Code 015794025238, and 32 FL. OZ. (1 QT) (944 mL), Product No. 2522, Bar code 015794025221 --- Manufactured for Country Life, LLC 180 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, Hauppauge, NY 11788
Reason: The affected lots do not meet quality standards due to insoluble particulates.
2014-07-23Class II· NJ
Oaxaca Mexican Products
Botanos Los 3 Chavos Mango Enchilado Net Wt. 1 1/2 OZ. (42 g) Oaxaca Mexican Products 100 8th Street, Passaic, NJ 07055
Reason: Mango Enchilado contains undeclared colors and sulfites. It is also contaminated with lead.
2014-07-23Class II· IL
Kraft Foods Group
Velveeta Original Pasteurized Ripe Cheese Product sold under the Kraft brand and individually wrapped in plastic and sold in a card stock carton with a net weight of 2 lb. (32 oz.).
Reason: Kraft Foods is recalling part of one sku of Velveeta Original Pasteurized Recipe Cheese Product because a preservative ingredient was found to be present at levels below specification.
2014-07-23Class II· N/A
Industrias Alimenticias Kern's y Cia. S.C.A.
Ducal Brand Prepared Sauce Queso/Cheese, UPC 088313-08328-6, Net Wt 4 oz, Product of Guatemala, C.A. Central American product made with quality by: Industrias Alimenticias Kern's Y/Cia, S.C.A., Km. 6 1/2 Carretera al Atlantico. Reg. D.G.R.V.C.S.D.R.C.A. B 658 The product was shipped in cases each of which included 4 paperboard cartons. Each paper board carton held 12-4 oz pouches.
Reason: Lab analysis detected the pH to be greater than 4.4
2014-07-23Class II· MO
Schnucks Markets Inc
Schnucks Bakery 8" Devil's Food Cake, net wt. 2 lb 13 oz, UPC: 04131831186. Also packaged as Schnucks Bakery Half Devil's Food Cake, net wt. 1 lb 7 oz plastic, UPC: 04131831078 Schnuck Markets, Inc., St. Louis, MO.
Reason: The product contains pecan pieces as a top garnish and the product label does not include pecan or tree nuts.
2014-07-23Class I· CA
Nestle
H¿agen-Dazs Chocolate Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, 14 oz, UPC of 74570-08400
Reason: Nestle is recalling the H¿agen-Dazs Chocolate Chocolate Chip Ice Cream because it was mislabeled and the ingredient statement does not identify peanuts. The affected products are labeled as H¿agen-Dazs Chocolate Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, and the lids are labeled as H¿agen-Dazs Chocolate Peanut Butter. These mismatched packages contain Chocolate Peanut Butter ice cream, and the ingredient stateme
2014-07-23Class I· NY
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Wegmans Cinnamon Raisin Buns, NET WT. 12 OZ (340g), UPC 77890 92218 ---Baked by Wegmans Food Markets Inc. - Rochester, NY 14603
Reason: The Raisin Cinnamon Buns contain undeclared eggs which may also be raw. This poses a potential health risk to consumers if the product is consumed.
2014-07-23Class II· OR
Betty Lou's, Inc.
Just Great Stuff Chocolate Dream Greens, 42 g bar, The bars are individually wrapped and packed in a display containing 12 bars. The displays are shrink wrapped.
Reason: Undeclared milk which was a contaminant of the dark chocolate ingredient.
2014-07-23Class II· WA
NW Nutritional Foods LLC
Individual Bars: 100% Natural Zing Nutrition Bar, CASHEW CRANBERRY ORANGE, Gluten, Dairy & GMO Free, NET WT. 1.76 OZ (50g), Manufactured For: Zing Bars Seattle, WA 98125. Display Carton: Zing Complete Nutrition, Gluten, Soy & Dairy Free, 100% natural CASHEW CRANBERRY ORANGE, 12/1.76 OZ (50g) Bars, NET WT 1 LB 5.12 OX (600g). Nutrition bar packaged in 2 layer metallized BOPP film, 1.76 oz each. 12 individually wrapped bars per display box. Bar UPC code: 8-55531-00203-6; Display Carton UPC code: 8-55531-00210-4; Master Case UPC code: 1-08-55531-00210-1.
Reason: Undeclared milk found in bars labeled "dairy free" or "vegan."
2014-07-23Class II· WA
NW Nutritional Foods LLC
There are three different labels for this product. Label #1 individual bar 100% Natural Zing Nutrition Bar, DARK CHOCOLATE SUNFLOWER MINT, Gluten Free & Vegan, NET WT. 1.76 OZ. (50g), Manufactured For: Zing Bars Seattle, WA 98125. Label #1 display Carton 100% Natural Zing Nutrition Bar, Gluten Free & Vegan, DARK CHOCOLATE SUNFLOWER MINT, 12/1.76 OZ(50g) Bars, NET WT. 1 LB 5.12 OZ. (600g). Label #2 individual bar 100% Natural Zing Nutrition Bar, NUT FREE DARK CHOCOLATE SUNFLOWER MINT, Gluten Free & Vegan, NET WT. 1.76 OZ. (50g), Manufactured For: Zing Bars Seattle, WA 98125. Label #3 individual bar 100% Natural Zing Nutrition Bar, NUT FREE DARK CHOCOLATE MINT, Gluten Free, Vegan & Non GMO, NET WT. 1.76 OZ. (50g), Manufactured For: Zing Bars Seattle, WA 98125. Chocolate covered nutrition bar packaged in 2 layer metallized BOPP film, 1.76 oz each. 12 individually wrapped bars per display box. Bar UPC code: 8 55531 00206 7; Display Box UPC code: 8 55531 00213 5; Master Case UPC code: 1 08 55531 00213 2.
Reason: Undeclared milk found in bars labeled "dairy free" or "vegan."
2014-07-23Class II· WA
NW Nutritional Foods LLC
There are two different labels for this product same UPC codes. Version #1 individual bars: 100% natural Zing Complete Nutrition, CHOCOLATE COCONUT, Gluten, Soy & Dairy Free, NET WT. 1.76 OZ. (50g). Version # 1 display carton: Zing Complete Nutrition, Gluten, Soy & Dairy Free, Zing Nutrition Bar, 100% natural CHOCOLATE COCONUT, 12/176 OZ (50g) Bars, NET WT 1 LB 5.12 OZ (600g), Gluten, Soy & Dairy Free. Version # 2 individual bars: 100% Natural Zing Nutrition Bar, DARK CHOCOLATE COCONUT, Gluten Free, Vegan & Non GMO, NET WT. 1.76 OZ, Manufactured For: Zing Bars Seattle, WA 98125. Version # 2 display carton: 100% Natural Zing Nutrition Bar, Gluten Free, Vegan & Non GMO, DARK CHOCOLATE COCONUT, NET WT. 1.76 OZ (50g) Bars, NET WT 1 LB 5.12 OZ (600g), Manufactured For: Zing Bars Seattle, WA 98125. Chocolate covered nutrition bar packaged in 2 layer metallized BOPP film, 1.76 oz each. 12 individually wrapped bars per display box. UPC code for Bar: 8-55531-00205-0; UPC code for Display Box: 8-55531-00212-8; UPC code for Master Case: 1-08-55531-00212-5.
Reason: Undeclared milk found in bars labeled "dairy free" or "vegan."
2014-07-23Class II· WA
NW Nutritional Foods LLC
There are 2 different labels for this same product with the same UPC. Label #1 Individual Bars: 100% natural Zing Complete Nutrition, DARK CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT, Gluten, Soy & Dairy Free, NET WT. 1.76 OZ. (50g), Manufactured For: Zing Bars Seattle, WA 98125. Label #1 Display Carton: Zing Complete Nutrition, Gluten, Soy & Dairy Free, DARK CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT, 100% natural, 12/1.76 OZ (50g) Bars, NET WT 1 LB 5.12 OZ (600g) Label #2 Individual Bars: 100% natural Zing Nutrition Bar, DARK CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT, Gluten Free, Vegan & Non GMO, NET WT. 1.76 OZ. (50g). Label #2 Display Carton: "100% natural Zing Nutrition Bar, Gluten Free, Vegan & Non GMO, DARK CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT, 12/1.76 oz (50g) Bars, NET WT 1 LB 5.12 OZ (600g) Chocolate covered nutrition bar packaged in 2 layer metallized BOPP film, 1.76 oz each. 12 individually wrapped bars per display box. Bar UPC code: 8-55531-00216-6; Display Carton UPC code: 8-55531-00217-3; Master Case UPC code: 1-08-55531-00217-0.
Reason: Undeclared milk found in bars labeled "dairy free" or "vegan."
2014-07-23Class III· NC
Mt. Olive Pickle Company Inc
Mt. Olive, PepperPAK Jalapeno Slices, 4-3.7fl oz cups, Net fl oz 14.8 (438 ml), Mt Olive Pickled Co., Inc., Corner of Cucumber and Vine, P.O. Box 609, Mt. Olive, NC 28365-0609.
Reason: Undeclared Non-Allergen: Sulfites.
2014-07-23Class II· OH
Pearl Valley Cheese Inc
Cream; Sold in bulk; No labeling
Reason: Milk used in the products tested positive for antibiotics
2014-07-23Class II· OH
Pearl Valley Cheese Inc
Whey Protein Concentrate -- No labeling sold in bulk tanker
Reason: Milk used in the products tested positive for antibiotics
2014-07-23Class II· OH
Pearl Valley Cheese Inc
Walnut Creek Marble Cheese-- 6lbs of cheese in plastic bags; 4 per case
Reason: Milk used in the products tested positive for antibiotics
2014-07-23Class II· OH
Pearl Valley Cheese Inc
Walnut Creek Farmers Cheese- 6lbs in plastic bags- 4 per case
Reason: Milk used in the products tested positive for antibiotics.
2014-07-23Class III· NJ
Naturex Inc.
Echinacea Angustifolia Root PE 4: The product is in powder form extracted from the Echinacea root packed in varying size lined cardboard boxes containing 10 kg or 25 kg.
Reason: Products contain Azoxystrobin for which no tolerance is allowed per 40 CFR 180.507.
2014-07-23Class III· NJ
Naturex Inc.
Echinacea Agustifolia PE 4& echinosides The product is in powder form extracted from the Echinacea root packed in varying size lined cardboard boxes containing 10 kg or 25 kg.
Reason: Products contain Azoxystrobin for which no tolerance is allowed per 40 CFR 180.507.
2014-07-23Class III· NJ
Naturex Inc.
Echinacea Agustifolia Root PE 4:1 The product is in powder form extracted from the Echinacea root packed in varying size lined cardboard boxes containing 10 kg or 25 kg.
Reason: Products contain Azoxystrobin for which no tolerance is allowed per 40 CFR 180.507.
2014-07-23Class I· CO
Six Dog, LLC
Certified Organic, Owl Canyon Whole Eggs, packed in one dozen and half-dozen cardstock packages, with a packing date of 93, 94, 97, or 98.
Reason: Eggs have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis
2014-07-23Class I· IL
Vita Food Products, Inc.
Vita Classic Premium Sliced Smoked Atlantic Nova Salmon, packaged in a black vacuum-sealed, plastic film package for retail sale. Product is labeled "ready to serve" and each package contains 4 ounces of product.
Reason: This voluntary recall is being initiated due to a positive Listeria monocytogenes sample taken by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
2014-07-23Class II· VA
Caromont Farm
Chevre (Pasteurized Goats Milk Cheese) Four oz. cups Fresh Chevre / Bulk Chevre - One, two, and five pound sizes
Reason: Failure to achieve proper pasteurization due to one or more of the following critical factors: Improper Air space temperature, Pasteurization time, and/or Milk Temperature.
2014-07-23Class II· VA
Caromont Farm
Plank Road Round (Pasteurized Cows Milk Cheese).4 oz. plastic sealed with protective band.
Reason: Failure to achieve proper pasteurization due to one or more of the following critical factors: Improper Air space temperature, Pasteurization time, and/or Milk Temperature.
2014-07-23Class II· NJ
New B.C.N. Trading Inc
CTF Brand Tapioca Pearl Net Wt: 14 oz. (400G.) Exporter: Combine Thai Foods Co., Ltd. 359/716-17 Spot Chalaem Nimit, Chalaem Nimit Rd. (Pradu 1) Bangkro, Bangkholaem, Bangkok 10120 Thailand Product of Thailand UPC 8851381560506
Reason: Tapioca pearl contains unapproved and undeclared colors.
2014-07-16Class II· PA
Bazzini Holdings L.L.C.
Barricini Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzels in Net Wt 6.5 oz. plastic tub, UPC 075655235181 Back Panel: Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Barricini Manufactured by Bazzini Holdings, LLC Allentown, PA 18106
Reason: Undeclared wheat. The back panel applied to some containers of milk chocolate peanut butter pretzels was for milk chocolate peanut butter cups, which does not declare wheat.
2014-07-16Class I· NY
Surma Distributors Llc
HAQUE brand GOLDEN RAISINS, WT 7 OZ. --- SURMA DISTRIBUTORS LLC Brooklyn, NY 11237 --- Nutrition Facts: Serving Size 1/4 tsp (0.5 g), Servings 204
Reason: The product was found to contain undeclared sulfites (1329.2 ppm) based on sampling and analysis by New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets.
2014-07-16Class II· KY
Koogee-Queen Anne, LLC
Ze German Chocolate Cake Ice Cream, Manufactured by: Koogee-Queen Anne, LLC, d/b/a The Comfy Cow 2221 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206.
Reason: During an FDA inspection the firm was notified that their bulk product lacked labels. Due to the lack of ingredient statement, the firm failed to declare direct allergens for the products. The products also lacked the declaration that they are packaged in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, milk and eggs.
2014-07-16Class II· KY
Koogee-Queen Anne, LLC
Sister Bean's White Chocolate Mocha Ice Cream, Manufactured by: Koogee-Queen Anne, LLC, d/b/a The Comfy Cow 2221 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206.
Reason: During an FDA inspection the firm was notified that their bulk product lacked labels. Due to the lack of ingredient statement, the firm failed to declare direct allergens for the products. The products also lacked the declaration that they are packaged in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, milk and eggs.
2014-07-16Class II· KY
Koogee-Queen Anne, LLC
Minty Chocolate Chippy Ice Cream, Manufactured by: Koogee-Queen Anne, LLC, d/b/a The Comfy Cow 2221 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206.
Reason: During an FDA inspection the firm was notified that their bulk product lacked labels. Due to the lack of ingredient statement, the firm failed to declare direct allergens for the products. The products also lacked the declaration that they are packaged in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, milk and eggs.
2014-07-16Class II· KY
Koogee-Queen Anne, LLC
Hey Jude Ice Cream, Manufactured by: Koogee-Queen Anne, LLC, d/b/a The Comfy Cow 2221 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206.
Reason: During an FDA inspection the firm was notified that their bulk product lacked labels. Due to the lack of ingredient statement, the firm failed to declare direct allergens for the products. The products also lacked the declaration that they are packaged in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, milk and eggs.
2014-07-16Class II· KY
Koogee-Queen Anne, LLC
Chocolate Squared Ice Cream, Manufactured by: Koogee-Queen Anne, LLC, d/b/a The Comfy Cow 2221 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206.
Reason: During an FDA inspection the firm was notified that their bulk product lacked labels. Due to the lack of ingredient statement, the firm failed to declare direct allergens for the products. The products also lacked the declaration that they are packaged in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, milk and eggs.
2014-07-16Class II· KY
Koogee-Queen Anne, LLC
Chocolate "Chip Off the Old Block" Ice Cream, Manufactured by: Koogee-Queen Anne, LLC, d/b/a The Comfy Cow 2221 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206.
Reason: During an FDA inspection the firm was notified that their bulk product lacked labels. Due to the lack of ingredient statement, the firm failed to declare direct allergens for the products. The products also lacked the declaration that they are packaged in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, milk and eggs.
2014-07-16Class II· KY
Koogee-Queen Anne, LLC
Vanilla Ice Cream, Manufactured by: Koogee-Queen Anne, LLC, d/b/a The Comfy Cow 2221 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206.
Reason: During an FDA inspection the firm was notified that their bulk product lacked labels. Due to the lack of ingredient statement, the firm failed to declare direct allergens for the products. The products also lacked the declaration that they are packaged in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, milk and eggs.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.