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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
2014-02-05Class II· NC
Ann's House of Nuts, Inc
Walmart Great Value Tex Mex Trail Mix, Net Wt 28 oz (793g), Distributed by Wal Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR, packed in rigid clear plastic jars.
Reason: Product contains undeclared allergen; milk.
2014-02-05Class II· CA
NatureBox, Inc.
NatureBox Picante Ranch Mix Spicy Snack Mix with Corn Nuts and Masa Chips; Net. WT: 4 oz. (113 g), Stand up Pouch, Vegan Ingredients: Corn Nuts (corn, canola oil, soybean oil, salt), Sugar, Flax Chips (Yellow corn masa, flax seeds, soybean oil, salt) Snack Seasoning(sour cream, salt, whey, corn syrup, tomato, maltodextrin, garlic powder, onion powder, cheddar cheese ([pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], whey, buttermilk solids, salt, disodium phosphate), milk, vinegar, soybean oil, citric acid, spice, parsley), corn Syrup, chili Powder, Red Pepper. No UPC on product. Distributed by NatureBox, San Carlos, CA 94070
Reason: It was discovered that the specification used by the supplier was incorrect and therefore the ingredient statement was incorrect and did not include unbleached wheat flour and bulgur wheat. The packaging does note that the products are packaged in a facility that also processes tree nuts, peanuts, milk, wheat, egg and soy.
2014-02-05Class II· CA
NatureBox, Inc.
NatureBox Salsa Spiced Nut Mix; Net. WT: 4 oz. (113 g), Stand up Pouch, Vegan Ingredients: Almonds, Corn chips with flax (yellow corn masa, flax seed, soybean oil, salt), Cashews, seasoning ( tomato powder, salt, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, spices, cilantro, lime juice powder, corn syrup, lime juice, lime oil, paprika, soybean oil), corn syrup, sugar. No UPC on product. Distributed by NatureBox, San Carlos, CA 94070
Reason: It was discovered that the specification used by the supplier was incorrect and therefore the ingredient statement was incorrect and did not include unbleached wheat flour and bulgur wheat. The packaging does note that the products are packaged in a facility that also processes tree nuts, peanuts, milk, wheat, egg and soy.
2014-02-05Class II· OR
Health Wright Products Inc
Digest Ultra, dietary supplement, packaged 56 capsules per bottle or distributed in bulk, sold under brand YOR. Product distributed OUTSIDE the US has Spanish label.
Reason: Dietary supplement products are recalled because they were made from ingredient that was contaminated with Chloramphenicol.
2014-02-05Class II· OR
Health Wright Products Inc
XymoZyme, dietary supplement, packaged 60 capsules per bottte, 120 capsules per bottle, sold under brand ZYMOGEN.
Reason: Dietary supplement products are recalled because they were made from ingredient that was contaminated with Chloramphenicol.
2014-02-05Class II· OR
Health Wright Products Inc
Enzyme Formula, dietary supplement, 100 capsules or 250 capsules per bottles, sold unlabeled to Rich Distributing.
Reason: Dietary supplement products are recalled because they were made from ingredient that was contaminated with Chloramphenicol.
2014-02-05Class II· OR
Health Wright Products Inc
Digestaze, dietary supplement, 90 vegetable capsules per bottle. They are sold under brand DESBIO
Reason: Dietary supplement products are recalled because they were made from ingredient that was contaminated with Chloramphenicol.
2014-02-05Class II· OR
Health Wright Products Inc
Zinc Plus, Mineral/Enzyme supplement, 90 vegetable capsules per bottle. They are sold under brand Enzyme Research Products.
Reason: Dietary supplement products are recalled because they were made from ingredient that was contaminated with Chloramphenicol.
2014-02-05Class II· OR
Health Wright Products Inc
Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM Plus, dietary supplement, 60 capsules per bottle. They are sold under brand Enzyme Research Products or Empower Life Vital Joints brand.
Reason: Dietary supplement products are recalled because they were made from ingredient that was contaminated with Chloramphenicol.
2014-02-05Class II· OR
Health Wright Products Inc
B-Complex Plus. They are sold under brand Enzyme Research Products
Reason: Dietary supplement products are recalled because they were made from ingredient that was contaminated with Chloramphenicol.
2014-02-05Class II· OR
Health Wright Products Inc
B-Complex with Enzymes, Vitamin/Enzyme Supplement. Packaged 60 vegetable capsules per bottle. They are sold under brand Enzyme Research Products.
Reason: Dietary supplement products are recalled because they were made from ingredient that was contaminated with Chloramphenicol.
2014-02-05Class II· OR
Health Wright Products Inc
Digestive, Enzyme Supplement, packaged 90 capsules per bottle, 135 capsules per bottle, or 270 capsules per bottle. They are sold under brand Enzyme Research Products or Empower Life.
Reason: Dietary supplement products are recalled because they were made from ingredient that was contaminated with Chloramphenicol.
2014-02-05Class I· CO
L. M. Noodle Company, LLC
Marlyce's Homemade Butterballs
Reason: Undeclared allergens. The product label does not declare allergens of Wheat Flour, Soy Flour, Whey, and Milk.
2014-02-05Class II· CA
Mars Food US
Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Mexican Flavor rice, NET WT 5 LB (2.27 kg), distributed by MARS Foodservices US, P.O. Box 5059, Rancho Dominguez, CA 90224-5059
Reason: The firm received reports of flushing reactions after consumption of product led to concern of possible production issue.
2014-02-05Class III· CA
Washington Vegetable Co
Cactus Pads (Nopal) Mexpogroup: Product of Mexico
Reason: Unapproved pesticides were found by the CA Department of Pesticide Regulation during sampling,
2014-02-05Class II· CA
Marquez Produce Inc.
Cactus Leaves/pads ("Nopales"), 40 lbs
Reason: Marquez Produce is recalling cactus leaves due to unapproved pesticides.
2014-02-05Class II· CA
Marquez Produce Inc.
Fresh Cactus ("Nopal"), 40lbs/bx
Reason: Marquez Produce is recalling Fresh Cactus because of unapproved pesticides.
2014-02-05Class II· CA
Shasta Produce
Mexpogroup Cactus Grown in Mexico; 44 lbs, 20 KG; Calle El Rosario #20581 Col Buenos Aires Norte C.P. 22700 Tijuana, Mexico.
Reason: CA Dept of Pesticide Regulation, Enforcement Branch, sampled Mexpogroup Cactus and found the following chemical which do not have a tolerance level in the US: Monocrotophos - 2.37 ppm; Carbendazim as Thiophanate Methyl - 0.154 ppm; Chlorothalonil - 3.61 ppm.
2014-02-05Class III· CA
West Coast Produce, LLC
Hnos. Perez brand cactus leaves (pads): distributed by: West Coast Produce 300 Franklin St. Oakland, CA 94607
Reason: State of California, Department of Pesticide Regulation samples Cactus Pads and found the following pesticides that are not permitted in the US: Permethrin - 0.094 ppm; Chlorpyriphos - 0.136 ppm; Monocrotophos - 0.030 ppm.
2014-02-05Class I· SC
Sauer Company The C F
Monarch Breakfast Syrup, in 1.5 oz. portion control cups, Distributed by US Foods, Inc., Rosemont, IL 60018.
Reason: Undeclared allergen; peanuts
2014-02-05Class II· UT
Condies Foods, Inc
Condies Food fine shred lettuce, and 1/4 shred lettuce; 5 lbs bags, 4 bags per case
Reason: A piece of hard brittle plastic was found inside a bag of 41890 Lettuce Shred Fine. The bag of lettuce had the following code date: Use Thru 1/7. Upon receipt of a picture of the plastic, it was determined that the plastic had originated from an instrument used by Condies Foods for quality control purposes. It is believed that there is a possibility that additional pieces may be within other bags
2014-02-05Class II· MN
American Importing Co, Inc
Simply balanced, herb mixed freeze dried vegetables all natural, Ingredients: Super sweet corn, edamame, peas, carrots, (carrots, sugar, dextrose, tapioca starch), Italian seasoning (Garlic, tomato (tomato, salt), crushed red pepper, basil, oregano), coconut oil, sea salt. May contain peanut, tree nuts, milk, soy, and wheat., Net WT 2.5 oz (71 g), UPC 0 85239 08318 5, distributed by Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN 55403.
Reason: Amport Foods is recalling a limited amount of Target Simply Balanced Herb Mixed Freeze Dried Vegetable due to a potential for undeclared soy.
2014-02-05Class III· NJ
Lsg Food World Inc
Lam Sheng Kee Fu Zhou Vermicell, Net Wt. 4.4 LB (2000 g), product is packaged in plastic bag with twelve (12) bags per carton. UPC 6949682 803360; Manufactured by LAM SHENG KEE (HK) INTERNATIONAL LIMITED RM3. 8/F, YUEXIU BLDG., 160-174 LOCKHART ROAD, WAN CHAI HK; Distributed by: S&M INT'L INC 100 Pulaski Street, Bayonne, NJ 07002, Product of China.
Reason: LSG Food World Inc., has recalled Fu Zhou Vermicelli due to filth subject to Import Alert 02-02 and the product is misbranded in that it does not have English translation.
2014-02-05Class III· NJ
Lsg Food World Inc
Bread Filled with Jam, Net Wt. 420 g, product is packaged within a plastic bag with twelve (12) bags per carton.
Reason: LSG Food World Inc., has recalled Bread Filled with Jam and Bean Paste Bread due to a misbranded product label (lacks english translation).
2014-02-05Class III· NJ
Lsg Food World Inc
Bean Paste Bread, Net Wt. 420 g, product is packaged within a plastic bag with twelve (12) bags per carton.
Reason: LSG Food World Inc., has recalled Bread Filled with Jam and Bean Paste Bread due to a misbranded product label (lacks english translation).
2014-02-05Class II· CA
Atlapac Trading Company Inc
California Girl canned Peach Halves in Juice, 6 cans per case. UPC 52391 72992
Reason: Atlapac Trading Co. is recalling California Girl canned Peach Halves because they were reported to be swollen.
2014-02-05Class II· IL
The Lambs Farm, Inc.
Blueberry Bread loaf sold under the Lambs Farm brand and packaged in a plastic bag with a net weight of 8 oz. This product was only sold as a part of the Bread Trio gift box.
Reason: The labels do not declare soy allergens.
2014-02-05Class II· IL
The Lambs Farm, Inc.
Banana Nut Bread loaf sold under the Lambs Farm brand and packaged in a plastic bag with a net weight of 8 oz. This product was only sold as a part of the Bread Trio gift box.
Reason: The labels do not declare soy allergens.
2014-02-05Class II· IL
The Lambs Farm, Inc.
Raspberry Swirl Bread loaf sold under the Lambs Farm brand and packaged in a plastic bag with a net weight of 8 oz. This product was only sold as a part of the Bread Trio gift box.
Reason: The labels do not declare soy allergens.
2014-02-05Class II· IL
The Lambs Farm, Inc.
Cheerful Cookie Combo containing an assortment of Lemon Butter Cookies and Famous Butter Cookies sold under the Lambs Farm brand and packaged in a white metal tin with a net weight of 1 lb.
Reason: The labels do not declare milk and wheat allergens.
2014-02-05Class II· IL
The Lambs Farm, Inc.
Snowball Cookies sold under the Lambs Farm brand and packaged in a white metal tin with a net weight of 1 lb.
Reason: The labels do not declare milk, soy, and wheat allergens.
2014-02-05Class II· IL
The Lambs Farm, Inc.
Lemon Butter Cookies sold under the Lambs Farm brand and packaged in a plastic bag with a net weight of 10 oz.
Reason: The labels do not declare milk and wheat allergens.
2014-02-05Class II· IL
The Lambs Farm, Inc.
Famous Butter Cookies sold under the Lambs Farm brand and packaged in a plastic bag with a net weight of 10 oz.
Reason: The labels do not declare milk and wheat allergens.
2014-02-05Class II· IL
The Lambs Farm, Inc.
Double Chocolate Butter Cookies sold under the Lambs Farm brand and packaged in a plastic bag with a net weight of 10 oz.
Reason: The labels do not declare milk and wheat allergens.
2014-02-05Class II· IL
The Lambs Farm, Inc.
Shortbread Almond Crescent cookies sold under the Lambs Farm brand and packaged in a plastic bag with a net weight of 10 oz.
Reason: The labels do not declare milk, soy, and wheat allergens.
2014-01-29Class I· PA
Giant Eagle
Candy Place Chocolate Santas, in 11 oz clear plastic bags, individually wrapped assortment of double chocolate, caramel, and peanut butter flavored chocolates, distributed by Giant Eagle, Pittsburgh, PA. Ingredients: Sugar, partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (Palm kernel, coconut, and/or palm), cocoa (processed with alkali) whey, lactose, skim milk, soy lecithin (emulsifier), vanillin (artificial flavor).
Reason: Giant Eagle Candy Place Chocolate Santas do not declare the peanut allergen ingredient on the primary package label. Also, the caramel variety ingredient statement was not included in the finished product label.
2014-01-29Class I· GA
Flat Creek Farm & Dairy
Heavenly Blue, (Raw milk, salt, culture, coagulant ), Flat Creek Lodge, 367 Bishop Chapel Church Rd, Swainsboro, GA 30401. The raw milk blue cheese is packaged in clear plastic, with sizes ranging from 1/2 lb to whole wheels.
Reason: Product was found to be contaminated with Salmonella.
2014-01-22Class II· AK
Big Blue Fisheries
Pepper Smoked Coho Salmon is sold in vacuum packed plastic packages, net weight from 0.5 to 1 lb., with label located on the front that include the pack date and AK 604. The label is read in parts: "***BIG BLUE FISHERIES, LLC***Pepper Smoked Coho Salmon***Ingredients: Wild Alaskan Salmon, Water, Sugar, Salt, Soy Sauce, & Pepper***AK 604***Order online @ alaskasmokedfish.com***".
Reason: Big Blue Fisheries, LLC. is recalling ALL smoked products from all lots and codes, various sizes, in vacuum packages because the products may not have been properly cooked and have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Because the products may not have been fully processed, product contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens could lead to illness if consumed.
2014-01-22Class II· AK
Big Blue Fisheries
Hickory Smoked Coho Salmon is sold in vacuum packed plastic packages, net weight from 0.5 to 1 lb., with label located on the front that include the pack date and AK 604. The label is read in parts: "***BIG BLUE FISHERIES, LLC***Hickory Smoked Coho Salmon***Ingredients: Wild Alaskan Salmon, Water, Sugar, Salt, & Soy Sauce***AK 604***Order online @ alaskasmokedfish.com***".
Reason: Big Blue Fisheries, LLC. is recalling ALL smoked products from all lots and codes, various sizes, in vacuum packages because the products may not have been properly cooked and have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Because the products may not have been fully processed, product contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens could lead to illness if consumed.
2014-01-22Class I· CT
MEGABUSINESS LLC.
DEL CAMPO PAPA SECA DRIED POTATO NET WT 14 OZ IMPORTED BY MEGABUSINESS PRODUCT OF PERU. UPC CODE 891726000218
Reason: Undeclared sulfites.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.