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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
2014-03-05Class I· CA
The Cultured Kitchen
The Cultured Kitchen Pepper Jack Cashew Cheese; Processed raw at low temperatures to preserve minerals, enzymes and nutrients. Wheat, dairy, soy and gluten free. This product contains live active cultures Keep Refrigerated 8 oz., (226.8 grams) Plastic container UPC 794504922615 Produced by: The Cultured Kitchen LLC Sacramento, CA.
Reason: Six varieties of Cashew Cheese with an expiry date up to and including 4/19/2014 are being recalled due to the potential for Salmonella contamination.
2014-03-05Class I· CA
The Cultured Kitchen
The Cultured Kitchen Smoked Cheddar Cashew Cheese; Processed raw at low temperatures to preserve minerals, enzymes and nutrients. Wheat, dairy, soy and gluten free. This product contains live active cultures Keep Refrigerated 8 oz., (226.8 grams) Plastic container UPC 736211079134 Produced by: The Cultured Kitchen LLC Sacramento, CA.
Reason: Six varieties of Cashew Cheese with an expiry date up to and including 4/19/2014 are being recalled due to the potential for Salmonella contamination.
2014-03-05Class I· CA
The Cultured Kitchen
The Cultured Kitchen Herb Cashew Cheese; Processed raw at low temperatures to preserve minerals, enzymes and nutrients. Wheat, dairy, soy and gluten free. This product contains live active cultures Keep Refrigerated 8 oz., (226.8 grams) Plastic container UPC 794504922714 Produced by: The Cultured Kitchen LLC Sacramento, CA.
Reason: Six varieties of Cashew Cheese with an expiry date up to and including 4/19/2014 are being recalled due to the potential for Salmonella contamination.
2014-02-26Class II· CA
YoungYou International Inc
Mega Slim Herbal Appetite Management, 30 Capsules Bottle. Product labeling reads in part:"MEGASLIM Herbal Appetite Management***30 Capsules***YoungYou Weight Loss Center***MegaSim Propriety Blend 590 mg, Garcinia Cambogia Extract, Green Tea, Aloe Ferox, L-Carnitine, Caralluma fimbriata Extract***Distributed by YoungYou International Inc. Earth Creation, USA (877) 496-8649 www.youngyoucorp.com***".
Reason: YoungYou International is voluntarily recalling Mega Slim Herbal Appetite Management, 30 capsules, sold from September 15, 2013 through January 23, 2014, because it was found to contain DMAA.
2014-02-26Class II· OH
Abbott Nutrition
Similac Human Milk Fortifier Powder, .9 g packets. Label reads in part, "ADDITIONAL IRON MAY BE NECESSARY ADD ONLY TO HUMAN MILK - DO NOT ADD WATER NET WT 0.031 OZ (0.90g)***CONTAINS MILK AND SOY INGREDIENTS***USE BY***ABBOTT LABORATORIES"
Reason: Abbott Nutrition (AN) recalled this product from the Canadian market because some of the packets may have an incomplete seal which could allow air to enter the packet causing food oxidation and/or the powder to leak
2014-02-26Class II· HI
Mid Pac Foods, Inc.
Mid Pac Foods brand sauce for Char Sui; Net 7 FL. oz (207 ml); Made in Hawaii, Keep in cool place UPC: 7336620250 Manufactured by Mid Pac Foods, Inc. Honolulu, HI.
Reason: Inspection at firm found that sauce for Char Siu declares Hoisin sauce as an ingredient, but does not declare the sub ingredient of wheat.
2014-02-26Class II· NJ
Comarco Products, Inc.
IQF Stuffed Brined Jalapeno Peppers w/Gorgonzola Allergen: Milk, Wheat. Prod.Code: 4013 24/30 lb bags - 720 lb totes Keep Frozen Bin# Comarco Products 501 Jackson Street, Camden, NJ 08104
Reason: Gorgonzola stuffed jalapeno peppers tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
2014-02-26Class II· IL
NOW Foods
Digestive enzyme capsules sold under the NOW Foods, Beeyoutiful, Best in Nature, Bluegrass Naturals Vitamin Company, Chicago Nutrition Company, Gluten-Free Remedies, Osa's Garden, and Professional Naturopathics brands and packaged in a plastic bottle containing 60 or 120 capsules.
Reason: Digestive enzyme capsules manufactured by NOW Foods may contain the antibiotic chloramphenicol.
2014-02-26Class I· CA
STEMVIDA INTERNATIONAL INC
STEMALIVE, 90 Capsules. The product is in a white plastic bottle with white lid, the brand is StemVida International with a white and gold label. Product labeling reads in part:"STEMVIDA INTERNATIONAL***StemAlive***PROMOTES ADULT STEM CELL FUNCTION AND HEALTH***Dietary Supplement***90 Capsules***Formulated exclusively for STEMVIDA International Corporation 4295 Jurupa St Ste 116, Ontario CA 91741***This exclusively formulated product is only available through ETEMVIDA International independent distributors***www.stemvidainternational.com***". The StemAlive product is shipped as a single unit or in boxes of 4 units or 16 units.
Reason: Stemvida International Corporation of Ontario California is recalling certain lots of StemAlive 90 Capsules, because it contains undeclared milk.
2014-02-26Class I· OR
DPI Specialty Foods Northwest Inc.
Kinnikinnick Gluten Free Original Homestyle Waffles Frozen Contains a logos on the package indicating it is gluten free, dairy free, and nut free. 210 g/7.4oz Qty/pkg - 6. UPC 62013300198 1. DPI item # 55844.
Reason: DPI Specialty Foods NW is recalling Kinnikinnick Brand gluten free original homestyle waffles because they have the potential to contain the allergen milk, which is not declared on the label. Package contains a logo which indicates the product is dairy free.
2014-02-26Class I· CA
Cal-Fresh Produce
Kinnikinnick Original Homestyle Waffles Weight: 210 g/7.4oz Qty/Pkg: 6 Cardboard Box UPC: 62013300198 1
Reason: Cal Fresh Produce is recalling Kinnikinnick Foods Original Homestyle Waffles due to undeclared milk.
2014-02-26Class II· NM
El Encanto, Incorporated
Bueno GC 1.5 Hot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1096-3. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.
Reason: Products were recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2014-02-26Class II· NM
El Encanto, Incorporated
Bueno GC NM Mild 2-12.5# Z, Product Item Number 1093-3. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size of 2 units of 12.5 lbs. each per case, totaling 25 lbs.
Reason: Products were recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2014-02-26Class II· NM
El Encanto, Incorporated
Bueno GC Autumn Roast Strip Medium 2-12.5# Z, Product Item Number 1090-5. Packaged in double-poly bags and not sealed.
Reason: Products were recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2014-02-26Class II· NM
El Encanto, Incorporated
Bueno GC NM Hot 2-12.5# Z, Product Item Number 1081-3. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size of 2 units of 12.5 lbs. each per case, totaling 25 lbs.
Reason: Products were recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2014-02-26Class II· NM
El Encanto, Incorporated
Bueno GC NM Hatch Valley Mild 2-12.5# Z, Product Item Number 1077-6. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size of 2 units of 12.5 lbs. each per case, totaling 25 lbs.
Reason: Products were recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2014-02-26Class II· NM
El Encanto, Incorporated
Bueno GC Whole Mild 2-12.5# Z, Product Item Number 1073-4. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size of 2 units of 12.5 lbs. each per case, totaling 25 lbs.
Reason: Products were recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2014-02-26Class II· NM
El Encanto, Incorporated
Bueno GC Strip Hot 2-12.5# Z, Product Item Number 1072-4. Packaged in double-poly bags.
Reason: Products were recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2014-02-26Class II· NM
El Encanto, Incorporated
Bueno GC Strip Mild 2-12.5# Z, Product Item Number 1071-4. Packaged in double-poly bags.
Reason: Products were recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2014-02-26Class II· NM
El Encanto, Incorporated
Bueno GC NM Autumn Roast Hot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1062-7. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.
Reason: Products were recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2014-02-26Class II· NM
El Encanto, Incorporated
Bueno GC NM Autumn Roast Hot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1062-3. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.
Reason: Products were recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2014-02-26Class II· NM
El Encanto, Incorporated
GC Autumn Roast NO LABEL Hot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1062-0. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.
Reason: Products were recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2014-02-26Class II· NM
El Encanto, Incorporated
Bueno GC NM Mild 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1057-7. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.
Reason: Products were recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2014-02-26Class II· NM
El Encanto, Incorporated
Bueno GC NM Hatch Valley Mild 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1057-5. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.
Reason: Products were recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2014-02-26Class II· NM
El Encanto, Incorporated
Bueno GC NM Reserve Mild 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1057-4. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.
Reason: Products were recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2014-02-26Class II· NM
El Encanto, Incorporated
Bueno GC NM Mild 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1057-3. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.
Reason: Products were recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2014-02-26Class II· NM
El Encanto, Incorporated
GC NO LABEL Mild 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1057-0. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.
Reason: Products were recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2014-02-26Class II· NM
El Encanto, Incorporated
Bueno GC Exclusive Shot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1056-8. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.
Reason: Products were recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2014-02-26Class II· NM
El Encanto, Incorporated
Bueno GC NM Hot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1056-7. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.
Reason: Products were recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2014-02-26Class II· NM
El Encanto, Incorporated
Bueno GC NM Hatch Valley Hot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1056-5. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.
Reason: Products were recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2014-02-26Class II· NM
El Encanto, Incorporated
Bueno GC NM Reserve Hot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1056-4. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.
Reason: Products were recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2014-02-26Class II· NM
El Encanto, Incorporated
Bueno GC NM Hot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1056-3. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.
Reason: Products were recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2014-02-26Class II· NM
El Encanto, Incorporated
GC Exclusive Hot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1056-2. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.
Reason: Products were recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2014-02-26Class II· NM
El Encanto, Incorporated
GC NO LABEL Hot 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1056-0. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.
Reason: Products were recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2014-02-26Class II· NM
El Encanto, Incorporated
GC Medium 5-5# Z, Product Item Number 1055-3. Packaged in sealed poly film pouches. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size 5 units of 5 lbs each per case, totaling 25 lbs.
Reason: Products were recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2014-02-26Class II· NM
El Encanto, Incorporated
Bueno GC NM Exclusive XHot 6-56oz Z, Product Item Number 1048-5. Packaged in plastic containers. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size of 6 units of 56 oz each per case totaling 21 lbs.
Reason: Products were recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2014-02-26Class II· NM
El Encanto, Incorporated
Bueno GC NM Mild 6-56oz Z, Product Item Number 1044-2. Packaged in plastic containers. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size of 6 units of 56 oz each per case totaling 21 lbs.
Reason: Products were recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2014-02-26Class II· NM
El Encanto, Incorporated
Bueno GC NM Hot 6-56oz Z, Product Item Number 1042-2. Packaged in plastic containers. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size of 6 units of 56 oz each per case totaling 21 lbs.
Reason: Products were recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2014-02-26Class II· NM
El Encanto, Incorporated
Bueno GC NM Mild 28oz Z, Product Item Number 1034-2. Packaged in plastic containers. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size of 6 units of 28 oz each per case totaling 10.5 lbs.
Reason: Products were recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2014-02-26Class II· NM
El Encanto, Incorporated
Bueno GC NM Hot 28oz, Product Item Number 1032-2. Packaged in plastic containers. All packed in cardboard shipper box that is then sealed with attached shipper label. Total package size of 6 units of 28 oz each per case totaling 10.5 lbs.
Reason: Products were recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.