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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
2014-04-09Class I· DE
Roos Foods Inc
Requeson Mexicana Part-Skim Ricotta, 15 oz., packaged in a plastic cup, Distributed by Roos Foods Inc., Kenton, DE 19955, UPC code 095548003415, (Ingredients: Pasteurized milk, whey, skim milk, cultured milk, solids, carrageenan, salt, potassium sorbate, (preservative)) . Requeson Mexicana Part-Skim Ricotta, 16 oz. packaged in a rigid plastic container (Clamshell), Distributed by Roos Foods Inc., Kenton, DE 19955, UPC code 095548003415, (Ingredients: Pasteurized milk, whey, skim milk, cultured milk, solids, carrageenan, salt, potassium sorbate, (preservative)) .
Reason: Samples of Santa Rosa De Lima Cuajada en Terron (fresh curd cheese) were found positive for Listeria Monocytogenes. Based on these findings, the firm recalled all brands, lots, date codes, and container sizes of the cheese products that were manufactured and/or repackaged in their facility. Out of an abundance of caution, the firm expanded the recall to include all brands, lots, date codes, and c
2014-04-09Class I· GA
Bar-Jim Inc., dba Mrs. Griffins Barbecue Sauce
Mrs. Griffin's Hickory Smoke Barbecue Sauce, Net 32 Fl.oz. (946 mL), Made by Griffin Barbecue Sauce, Inc., Macon GA 31206
Reason: Product contains undeclared allergen: milk (as a preservative).
2014-04-09Class I· GA
Bar-Jim Inc., dba Mrs. Griffins Barbecue Sauce
Mrs. Griffin's Original Barbecue Sauce, Net 32 Fl.oz. (946 mL), Made by Griffin Barbecue Sauce, Inc., Macon GA 31206
Reason: Product contains undeclared allergen: milk (as a preservative).
2014-04-09Class I· GA
Bar-Jim Inc., dba Mrs. Griffins Barbecue Sauce
Mrs. Griffin's Hot Barbecue Sauce, Net 1 Gallon (13.785L), Made by Griffin Barbecue Sauce, Inc., Macon GA 31206
Reason: Product contains undeclared allergen: milk (as a preservative).
2014-04-02Class I· CA
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Italian blend Salad (Romaine Lettuce and Radicchio) packaged under the following brand names: Dole Italian Blend, (UPC 7143000819); Fresh Selections Italian Style Blend (Kroger) (UPC 1111091045); Little Salad Bar Italian Salad, (UPC 4149811014); Marketside Italian Style Salad, (Wal Mart) (UPC 8113102780) 10 oz. bags (283 g) Dole Fresh Vegetables Monterey, CA 93942
Reason: Canadian Food Inspection Agency tested a random sample of bagged Italian Blend which tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.
2014-04-02Class I· NJ
Crown Food Distributors Inc
Golden Natural Fruit Island Net Wt. 25.00 oz Product of Crown Food North Bergen, NJ 07047 Packed by: Crown Food/North Bergen 07047 USA UPC 098346021032
Reason: NYSDAM analysis has revealed the presence of undeclared sulfites and undeclared FD&C Yellow #6 in Golden Natural Brand "Fruit Island".
2014-04-02Class II· IN
Nutra Balance Products
Thickened Water Nectar Thick 32 oz. (944ml) Phase 1 Ingredients: Pasteurized Filtered Water, Cellulose Gum Fibre, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid.
Reason: NUTRA Balance Thickened Water Nectar Thick was found by the FDA to contain mold. In addition, Thickened Water Pudding thick was sampled by Nutra Balance Products and it subsequently tested positive for Enterobacter sp. and Xanthomonas sp.
2014-04-02Class II· IN
Nutra Balance Products
Thickened Water Pudding Thick 32 oz. (944ml) Phase 3 Ingredients: Pasteurized Filtered Water, Cellulose Gum Fibre, Potassium Sorbate.
Reason: NUTRA Balance Pre-Thickened Water was found to contain mold.
2014-04-02Class II· MD
Flying Food Group LLC
Sausage & Egg English Muffin, Good and Fresh brand, 4.1 oz, packaged in clear plastic wrap. UPC 855173005204.
Reason: Ready to eat breakfast sandwich was assembled with raw sausage meat.
2014-04-02Class III· IA
New Horizon Cuisine
New Horizon Cuisine Chicken Demi-Glace Xpress, packaged in 16-oz. plastic cups (6/case) and New Horizon Cuisine Chicken Demi-Glace packaged in 16-lb. (2-gal.) buckets. The firm name on the label is New Horizon Cuisine, Ankeny, IA.
Reason: Product was manufactured using chicken that was reported to be spoiled by another government agency.
2014-04-02Class I· MI
World Pure Foods Wholesalers, Inc.
Kinnikinnick Panko Style Bread Crumbs-Weight: 350g/12.5oz Cardboard Box UPC 62013360015 3
Reason: Undeclared milk
2014-04-02Class I· MI
World Pure Foods Wholesalers, Inc.
Kinnikinnick Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Homestyle Waffles 210 g/7.4 oz Cardboard Box UPC 620133001981
Reason: Undeclared milk
2014-04-02Class I· MI
World Pure Foods Wholesalers, Inc.
Kinnikinnick Original Homestyle Waffles 210 g/7.4 oz Cardboard Box UPC 620133001981
Reason: Undeclared milk
2014-04-02Class II· LA
Creole Delicacies Kitchens Inc
Cookin' Cajun (TM) Acadiana Style Etouffee Seasoning Blend, UPC 898851004
Reason: Product is labeled as containing flour, but contains wheat flour which is not declared on the label.
2014-04-02Class III· NY
Bonduelle USA Inc
Bonduelle USA Inc (Oakfield) BEANS GREEN WHOLE GRADED, Net weight: 1,100 lbs (bulk form in Totes), Keep frozen.
Reason: Bonduelle North America has recalled bulk totes of Cut and Whole Green Beans due to the presense of filth
2014-04-02Class III· NY
Bonduelle USA Inc
Bonduelle USA Inc (Oakfield) BEANS GREEN CUT GRADED, Net weight: 1,480 lbs (bulk form in Totes), Keep frozen.
Reason: Bonduelle North America has recalled bulk totes of Cut and Whole Green Beans due to the presense of filth.
2014-04-02Class II· MA
HP Hood LLC
my essentials brand sour cream, NET WT. 24 OZ. (680g), UPC 7 25439 10546 0 --- Firm on label: DISTRIBUTED BY DZA BRANDS, LLC 2110 Executive Drive, Salisbury, NC 28147 --- The sour cream is packed in a plastic container.
Reason: HP Hood LLC received one complaint of a foreign object in sour cream product with APR 05 14 code. The object was subsequently identified to be part of a metal bolt from a filling machine.
2014-04-02Class I· CA
JIN SUN MI INTERNATIONAL INC
Frozen Ice Cake (Watermelon), 17.98 oz, 6 retail units/carton, UPC 8 801062 443055
Reason: Jin Sun Mi International is recalling watermelon ice bar product because it contains undeclared peanuts.
2014-04-02Class II· CA
Plum Inc
Stage 2 World Baby ; Zucchini & Spinach with Pasta Marinara; 3.5 oz. pouch. Product of USA distributed by Plum Inc., Emeryville, CA
Reason: Intermittent damage to the plastic spouts during manufacturing of two varieties of Plum products on two product dates may cause plastic fragments to break loose and cause a potential choking hazard.
2014-04-02Class II· CA
Plum Inc
Stage 2 World Baby Thailand; Roasted Pumpkin & Coconut Rice, 3.5 oz. pouch. Product of USA distributed by Plum Inc., Emeryville, CA
Reason: Intermittent damage to the plastic spouts during manufacturing of two varieties of Plum products on two production dates may cause plastic fragments to break loose and cause a potential choking hazard.
2014-04-02Class II· CA
Mars Food US
UNCLE BEN's(R) READY RICE(R) Original Enriched Long Grain White Rice, 8.8 oz. (250g), UPC 054800 031764
Reason: Voluntary recall was initiated after identifying a number of packages with punctures on the back of the package that led to spoilage (off odors and appearance).
2014-04-02Class I· TN
Axel Chemicals
L-Citrulline, bulk product, 25 kg
Reason: The recall was initiated due to an adverse event report from a consignee and the discovery of a compound other than L-Citrulline in at least one drum.
2014-04-02Class II· NY
Wolfgang B. Gourmet Foods, Inc.
FAIRWAY brand CONDIMENT GRILLING SAUCE, NET WT 12 oz (340 g), UPC 7 58940 70609 3 -- Distributed By: Fairway Group Central Services LLC New York, New York 10027 --- The product is packaged in a glass bottle, 12 bottles per case.
Reason: The Grilling Sauce contains undeclared fish (anchovies), a a sub-ingredient in the Worcestershire Sauce ingredient used in making the product.
2014-04-02Class II· CT
Chicken Soup For The Soul Food
Chicken Soup for the Soul Thai-Style Chicken Broth, 32 oz. (2 lb., 907 g. paperboard carton. Distributed by Chicken Soup For The Soul Foods, LLC, Stamford, CT 06902-7532 UPC: 8 19239 01021 2.
Reason: Product contains undeclared wheat
2014-03-26Class I· OH
Fannie May Confection Brands Inc
4 oz. Heart - Shaped Box of Assorted Chocolates
Reason: Undeclared Allergen - peanut
2014-03-26Class II· TX
CSM Bakery Products North America
10" Chocolate Supreme Cake Layers, NET WT. 20 oz. packed in cases of 12. Keep Frozen until ready to use. CSM Bakery Products NA, Inc., Tucker, GA 30084 USA Product is for institutional use.
Reason: Foreign Material - specifically the product has the potential to contain pieces of a red plastic scoop.
2014-03-26Class II· CO
Tortillas Mexico Mexico, Incorporated
WHEAT TORTILLAS: 9 COUNT, 18 OZ, UPC Code 1569602225. Packaged in clear poly plastic bags.
Reason: Tortillas Mexico is recalling all tortillas with the Expiration Dates from December 20 to February 27, 2014 because a meatal staple was found by a consumer in a baked tortilla. Investigation by the Colorado Health Department found the firm's metal detector was not functioning.
2014-03-26Class II· CO
Tortillas Mexico Mexico, Incorporated
CORN TORTILLAS: 18 CT YELLOW/WHITE 18 OZ USPC Code 1569603333, 36 COUNT YELLOW/WHITE 36 OZ USPC Code 1569603335/4, 75 COUNT WHITE CORN 5 LB,USPC Code 1569603331, 100 COUNT WHITE CORN 100 OZ USPC Code 1569603336, 36 COUNT MINI 24 OZ USPC Code 1569603332, 36 COUNT TAQUITO 23 OZ UPC Code 1569603345, 100 COUNT TAQUITO 4 LB UPC Code 1569603346. Packaged in clear poly plastic bags.
Reason: Tortillas Mexico is recalling all tortillas with the Expiration Dates from December 20 to February 27, 2014 because a meatal staple was found by a consumer in a baked tortilla. Investigation by the Colorado Health Department found the firm's metal detector was not functioning.
2014-03-26Class II· CO
Tortillas Mexico Mexico, Incorporated
FLOUR TORTILLAS: FAJITA 6" 15 0Z UPC Code 1569602222, HOMESTYLE 8" 24 OZ UPC Code 1569602221, BURRITO 10" 28OZ UPC Code 1569602223, GRANDE 12" 36 OZ UPC Code 1569602224, JUAREZ 8" 24 OZ UPC Code 1569603337, 8" RESTAURANT 23 OZ UPC Code 1569602230, 10" RESTAURANT 28 OZ UPC Code 1569602226. Packaged in clear poly plastic bags.
Reason: Tortillas Mexico is recalling all tortillas with the Expiration Dates from December 20 to February 27, 2014 due to metal detector malfunction during production and therefore potential for metal in product.
2014-03-26Class I· WA
Gretchen's Shoebox Express
Starbuck's brand Greek Yogurt Raspberry & Lemon Parfait; 6.1 oz single serve plastic cups, sold as individual unit. Finished product label is affixed to the top of the cup; nutritional labeling is located on the side of the cup, along with the printed code which appears on a white sticky label. UPC 6211198649.
Reason: Gretchen's Shoebox Express is recalling Greek Yogurt Raspberry & Lemon Parfait cups sold under the Starbucks brand due to undeclared egg.
2014-03-26Class I· CO
All American Seasonings
Item number T3695, White cheddar jalapeno seasoning powder, 50 lb bags.
Reason: All American Seasonings is recalling T3695 White cheddar jalapeno seasoning powder, lots 34577 and 40257 after being notified by Elite spice that there was a potential recall for salmonella in the Jalapeno powder they received.
2014-03-26Class II· NH
Good Neighbors Specialty Foods, LLC
Good Neighbors Specialty Foods Tabouli Salad; 8 oz plastic container; UPC 18561500007 and 14 oz plastic container; 18561500068
Reason: Customer found blade inside the salad.
2014-03-26Class II· VT
High Mowing Organic Seed
High Mowing Organic Sprouting Seeds Ancient Eastern Blend , 4 oz. resealable plastic bag UPC Code: 872724005445
Reason: Contains undeclared wheat
2014-03-26Class I· CA
Purely Pomegranate, Inc
GOKNUR Organic Frozen/IQF Pomegranate Arils. Packed in 10 kg cases. Labeling is bilingual and in English, reads in part:"goknur***Product of Turkey***ORGANIC FROZEN/IQF POMEGRANATE ARILS***Production Date 17.10.2012***Lot No 12-15-13-2-1-O***Net Weight (kg) 10***Crop Year 2012***Expiry Date 17.10.2014***Carton No 8721***".
Reason: Purely Pomegranate, Inc. is voluntarily recalling frozen IQF pomegranate arils due to public concerns about the Hepatitis A Virus.
2014-03-26Class II· OH
Dayton Nut Specialties Inc
Bar Star Snack Mix; 25 lb. cardboard carton
Reason: Due to the lack of the ingredient statement the firm failed to declare the following direct allergens: peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, and yellow #5. The products also lack the declaration that they are packaged in a facility that handles milk and eggs.
2014-03-26Class II· OH
Dayton Nut Specialties Inc
Creation Special Snack Mix; 25 lb. cardboard carton
Reason: Due to the lack of the ingredient statement the firm failed to declare the following direct allergens: peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, and yellow #5. The products also lack the declaration that they are packaged in a facility that handles milk and eggs.
2014-03-19Class II· TX
Pecan Shed
Candied pecans: honey toasted
Reason: Presence of undeclared allergens soy
2014-03-19Class II· TX
Pecan Shed
Candied pecans: creamy white
Reason: Presence of undeclared soy allergen
2014-03-19Class II· TX
Pecan Shed
Candied pecans: dark chocolate
Reason: Presence of undeclared soy allergen
2014-03-19Class II· TX
Pecan Shed
Candied pecans: milk chocolate
Reason: Presence of undeclared soy allergen
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.