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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

2014-01-22Class I· TX

USPlabs OxyELITE Pro Super Thermo POWDER Plus Advanced Carnitine Transport System DIETARY SUPPLEMENT Net Wt. 4.6 oz (130 g) GREEN APPLE Manufactured for USPlabs, LLC (Dallas, TX 75220)

Reason: USPlabs, LLC received a 423(a), Notification of Opportunity to Initiate a Voluntary Recall, letter from FDA and is recalling products containing Aegeline and associated with serious adverse health events, namely serious liver damage or acute liver failure.

2014-01-22Class I· TX

USPlabs, LLC

USPlabs OxyELITE Pro Super Thermo POWDER Plus Advanced Carnitine Transport System DIETARY SUPPLEMENT Net Wt. 4.6 oz (130 g) GRAPE BUBBLEGUM Manufactured for USPlabs, LLC (Dallas, TX 75220)

2014-01-22Class I· TX

USPlabs, LLC

USPlabs OxyELITE Pro Super Thermo POWDER Plus Advanced Carnitine Transport System DIETARY SUPPLEMENT Net Wt. 4.6 oz (130 g) BLUE RASPBERRY Manufactured for USPlabs, LLC (Dallas, TX 75220)

2014-01-22Class I· TX

USPlabs, LLC

USPlabs OxyELITE Pro Super Thermo POWDER Plus Advanced Carnitine Transport System DIETARY SUPPLEMENT Fruit Punch Manufactured for USPlabs, LLC (Dallas, TX 75220), distributed in the following sizes: Fruit Punch 0.15 oz; Fruit Punch 4.6 oz; and Fruit Punch 5 oz

2014-01-22Class I· TX

USPlabs, LLC

USPlabs OxyELITE Pro Ultra-Intense Thermo Advanced Formula DIETARY SUPPLEMENT Manufactured for USPlabs, LLC (Dallas, TX 75220), sold in the following sizes: 3 count; 90 count; and 180 count.

2014-01-22Class I· TX

USPlabs, LLC

USPlabs OxyELITE Pro Super Thermo DIETARY SUPPLEMENT Manufactured for USPlabs, LLC (Dallas, TX 75220), distributed in the following sizes: 2 count capsules; 10 count capsules; 21 count capsules; 90 count capsules; and 180 count capsules.

2014-01-22Class II· WA

Jensens Old Fashioned Smokehouse Inc

Low salt, vacuum packaged, Hot Smoked Trout and Arctic Char. Clippership products are labeled in parts: "***IMPORTANT. Keep Frozen. Thaw under refrigeration immediately before use***".

Reason: Jensen's Old Fashioned Smokehouse, Inc. is recalling Clippership Hot Smoked Trout and Arctic Char because they may not be labeled "KEEP FROZEN" and it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.

2014-01-22Class II· WA

Jensens Old Fashioned Smokehouse Inc

Savory Hot Smoked Salmon is Farmed Raised product, Low salt, vacuum packaged. Savory Smoked Salmon produced by Jensen's Smokehouse is not sold as a vacuum packaged product to the consumer. Products are shipped with "Keep Frozen" sticker on a case label. The case label states ***HOT SMOKED SAVORY SALMON 3/3# Packages***Ingredients: Salmon, Salt, Brown Sugar, Seasonings, Dehydrated Vegetables, Spices, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Natural Smoke***KEEP FROZEN*** Net Wt. 9 lb.***.

Reason: Jensen's Old Fashioned Smokehouse, Inc. is recalling Savory Hot Smoked Salmon because it is not consistently labeled "KEEP FROZEN" and it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum

2014-01-15Class I· LA

Creole & Company, LLC

Creole & Company Creole Bisque, NET WEIGHT 3.47 oz (98g), manufacture for: Creole & Company, 145 Robert E. Lee Blvd. Penthouse Suite, New Orleans, LA 70124, UPC: 811773014869

Reason: Product which contains milk, soy, and wheat was distributed without an ingredient statement which declares their presence.

2014-01-15Class II· CA

Del Monaco Specialty Foods Inc.

Armanino Alfredo Sauce; Frozen in 10 oz x 12 pouches per case (sample, not for retail sale) and 3 lb. pouches 4 x 3 lb. pouches per case for food service use UPC - 10 oz. samples: 10041622 002635 UPC 3 lb. pouch: 10041622 019428 Distributed by Armanino Foods, Hayward, CA; Manufactured by Del Monaco Specialty Foods, Walnut Creek, CA

Reason: The product was not labeled with ingredients nor with an allergen declaration; the carton only contained one label which states the product identity by the second label with ingredients and allergen information was inadvertently left off. The product is for food service and is sold in cartons of 4 x 3 lb. individual pouches and samples, not for retail sales.

2014-01-15Class II· SC

Perrigo of SC

EstroPlus Maximum Strength Menopause Support Dietary Supplement in 28 count and 56 count blister strips under the following labels - CareOne Maximum Strength Multi Symptom Menopause Formula, 28 Caplets/Dietary Supplement; Meijer Maximum Strength Estroplus, Dietary Supplement, 28 Caplets; TopCare Maximum Strength Estroplus Dietary Supplement, 28 Caplets; Sunmark Estroplus Extra Strength, Dietary Supplement, 56 Caplets; Health Mart Pharmacy Extra Strength Estroplus, 56 Caplets Dietary Supplement; Up&Up Estroplus Dietary Supplement Maximum Strength 28 Caplets; CareOne Extra Strength Estroplus 56 Caplets/Dietary Supplement; Western Family Extra Strength Estroplus 56 Caplets, Meijer Extra Strength Estroplus Dietary Supplement 56 Caplets; Publix Extra Strength Estroplus 56 Caplets, Dietary Supplement; and TopCare Extra Strength Estroplus Dietary Supplement 56 Caplets.

Reason: Potential presence of Chloramphenicol contamination

2014-01-15Class III· CA

Safeway Inc

Safeway Kitchens In Shell Edamame; Net Wt: 48 oz. (3 lb, 1.35Kg) 12 x 3 lb bags per case: Product of China: Packed in Canada Safeway, Pleasanton, CA.

Reason: Product on hold pending FDA testing that found 0.015 ppm of the pesticide chlorafluazuron was inadvertently released to Safeway warehouses and a few retail stores.

2014-01-15Class II· NY

Innovative Labs, LLC

Terrain Zyme LGS-Zyme (Z-12), Enzyme-Based Multivitamin & Amino Acid Dietary Supplement, packaged as 120 capsules per bottle. Distributed by Apex Energetics, Inc. 16592 Hale Avenue, Irvine CA 92606.

Reason: Innovative Labs, LLC. has recalled two Dietary Supplements due to the presence of Chloramphenicol, an antimicrobial agent.

2014-01-15Class II· NY

Innovative Labs, LLC

Terrain Zyme Myco-Zyme (Z-13), Enzyme-Based Herbal Dietary Supplement, packaged as 90 capsules per bottle. Distributed by Apex Energetics, Inc. 16592 Hale Avenue, Irvine CA 92606.

Reason: Innovative Labs, LLC. has recalled two Dietary Supplements due to the presence of Chloramphenicol, an antimicrobial agent.

2014-01-15Class II· CT

ANAT, LLC

IMT Wellness Tribulus Supreme 2.0** GI & Immune Support ** Dietary Supplements 60 Vegetarian Capsules *** Distributed by: ANAT, LLC Bloom field, CT

Reason: Potential for Chloramphenicol contamination.

2014-01-15Class II· CT

ANAT, LLC

IMT Wellness Legume Digest 2.0** Dietary Supplements 120 Vegetarian Capsules *** Distributed by: ANAT, LLC Bloom field, CT; in a white 150 cc bottle with white cap

Reason: Potential for Chloramphenicol contamination.

2014-01-15Class II· CA

Baugher Ranch Organics, Inc

Organic Almonds: Baugher Ranch Organics; Certified Organic by California Organic Farmers May Contain occasional Shell fragments. Keep Refrigerated; 25 lbs. Baugher Farms, Orland, CA

Reason: Potential for metal fragments in product after a single wire from metal detector was confirmed to be cut into fragments and not all pieces are accounted for.

2014-01-15Class II· MA

HP Hood LLC

Hood brand Fat Free Chocolate Milk, 8 oz. UPC: 0 44100 11244 7

Reason: Product labeled with an extended sell by date

2014-01-08Class II· CA

Lotus Foods Inc

Millet & Brown RICE RAMEN with miso soup Gluten Free/Reduced Sodium; made with organic rice Ready in 4 minutes; Net Wt.2.8 oz. (80 g) 1 Ramen per bag USDA Organic; Lotus Foods, Richmond, CA.

Reason: Customer complaint of mold on Lotus Foods Ramen.

2014-01-08Class II· CA

Lotus Foods Inc

Jade Pearl RICE RAMEN with miso soup Gluten Free/Reduced Sodium; made with organic rice Ready in 4 minutes; Net Wt.2.8 oz. (80 g) 1 Ramen per bag USDA Organic; Lotus Foods, Richmond, CA.

Reason: Customer complaint of mold on Lotus Foods Ramen.

2014-01-08Class II· CA

Lotus Foods Inc

Forbidden RICE RAMEN with miso soup Gluten Free/Reduced Sodium; made with organic rice Ready in 4 minutes; Net Wt.2.8 oz. (80 g) 1 Ramen per bag USDA Organic; Lotus Foods, Richmond, CA.

Reason: Customer complaint of mold on Lotus Foods Ramen.

2014-01-08Class II· CA

Lotus Foods Inc

Organic Millet & Brown RICE RAMEN; Gluten Free/Vegan Ready in 4 minutes; Net Wt. 10 oz; (283g) 4 ramen per bag USDA Organic; Lotus Foods, Richmond, CA.

Reason: Customer complaint of mold on Lotus Foods Ramen.

2014-01-08Class II· CA

Lotus Foods Inc

Organic Jade Pearl RICE RAMEN; Gluten Free/Vegan, Infused Noodles Ready in 4 minutes; Net Wt. 10 oz; (283 g) ramen per bag USDA Organic; Lotus Foods, Richmond, CA.

Reason: Customer complaint of mold on Lotus Foods Ramen.

2014-01-08Class II· CA

Lotus Foods Inc

Organic Forbidden RICE RAMEN; Gluten Free/Vegan, Black Rice Noodles Ready in 4 minutes; Net Wt. 10 oz; (283 g) 4 ramen per bag USDA Organic; Lotus Foods, Richmond, CA.

Reason: Customer complaint of mold on Lotus Foods Ramen.

2014-01-08Class II· OR

T And S Oyster Farm

The refrigerated vacuum packed hot smoked oysters, Peppered flavor, is sold in 2.5 oz. or 4 oz. packages. There is no UPC for this product. The product main label is read in part "***T&S OYSTER FARM NETARTS BAY***SMOKED OYSTERS***NET Net Weight 4 oz (113g) ***PERISHABLE KEEP REFRIGERATED AT OR BELOW 38***Cert. # OR-179-SP 703 Ivy st. Tillamook OR 97141***". Sticker is placed on the package to identify the "PEPPERED" flavor.

Reason: T & S Oyster Farms brand refrigerated vacuum packed hot smoked oysters, Peppered flavor, is recalled due to the potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum.

2014-01-08Class II· OR

T And S Oyster Farm

The refrigerated vacuum packed hot smoked oysters, Lemon Pepper flavor, is sold in 2.5 oz. or 4 oz. packages. There is no UPC for this product. The product main label is read in part "***T&S OYSTER FARM NETARTS BAY***SMOKED OYSTERS***NET Net Weight 4 oz (113g) ***PERISHABLE KEEP REFRIGERATED AT OR BELOW 38***Cert. # OR-179-SP 703 Ivy st. Tillamook OR 97141***". Sticker is placed on the package to identify the "LEMON PEPPER" flavor.

Reason: T & S Oyster Farms brand refrigerated vacuum packed hot smoked oysters, Lemon Pepper flavor, is recalled due to the potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum.

2014-01-08Class II· OR

T And S Oyster Farm

The refrigerated vacuum packed hot smoked oysters, Habanero flavor, is sold in 2.5 oz. or 4 oz. packages. There is no UPC for this product. The product main label is read in part "***T&S OYSTER FARM NETARTS BAY***SMOKED OYSTERS***NET Net Weight 4 oz (113g) ***PERISHABLE KEEP REFRIGERATED AT OR BELOW 38***Cert. # OR-179-SP 703 Ivy st. Tillamook OR 97141***". Sticker is placed on the package to identify the "HABANERO" flavor.

Reason: T & S Oyster Farms brand refrigerated vacuum packed hot smoked oysters, Habanero flavor, is recalled due to the potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum.

2014-01-08Class II· OR

T And S Oyster Farm

The refrigerated vacuum packed hot smoked oysters, Teriyaki flavor, is sold in 2.5 oz. or 4 oz. packages. There is no UPC for this product. The product main label is read in part "***T&S OYSTER FARM NETARTS BAY***SMOKED OYSTERS***NET Net Weight 4 oz (113g) ***PERISHABLE KEEP REFRIGERATED AT OR BELOW 38***Cert. # OR-179-SP 703 Ivy st. Tillamook OR 97141***". Sticker is placed on the package to identify the "TERIYAKI" flavor.

Reason: T & S Oyster Farms brand refrigerated vacuum packed hot smoked oysters, Teriyaki flavor, is recalled due to the potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum.

2014-01-08Class II· OR

T And S Oyster Farm

The refrigerated vacuum packed hot smoked oysters, Garlic Pepper flavor, is sold in 2.5 oz. or 4 oz. packages. There is no UPC for this product. The product main label is read in part "***T&S OYSTER FARM NETARTS BAY***SMOKED OYSTERS***NET Net Weight 4 oz (113g) ***PERISHABLE KEEP REFRIGERATED AT OR BELOW 38***Cert. # OR-179-SP 703 Ivy st. Tillamook OR 97141***". Sticker is placed on the package to identify the "GARLIC PEPPER" flavor.

Reason: T & S Oyster Farms brand refrigerated vacuum packed hot smoked oysters, Garlic Pepper flavor, is recalled due to the potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum.

2014-01-08Class II· OR

T And S Oyster Farm

The refrigerated vacuum packed hot smoked oysters, Original flavor, is sold in 2.5 oz. or 4 oz. packages. There is no UPC for this product. The product main label is read in part "***T&S OYSTER FARM NETARTS BAY***SMOKED OYSTERS***NET Net Weight 4 oz (113g) ***PERISHABLE KEEP REFRIGERATED AT OR BELOW 38***Cert. # OR-179-SP 703 Ivy st. Tillamook OR 97141***".

Reason: T & S Oyster Farms brand refrigerated vacuum packed hot smoked oysters, Original flavor, is recalled due to the potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum.

2014-01-08Class III· PA

Hahn, Harry O Seafood Inc

Adelphia Seafood Mermaid Salad in a 5 lb. plastic tub. Ingredients: surimi (alaska pollock, water, wheat flour, soybean oil, natural and artificial flavor), shrimp, pasta shell, mayonnaise (vegetable oil (soybean, canola), egg yolk, water, corn syrup, vinegar), lemon juice, spices, peppers, (diced green), natural and artificial flavors, natural preservatives. Allergens: Soybeans, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, wheat Adelphia Seafood, West Lawn, PA

Reason: Red #40 color additive in shrimp raw ingredient undeclared on finished product label of various shrimp dips and salads.

2014-01-08Class III· PA

Hahn, Harry O Seafood Inc

Adelphia Seafood Shrimp & Scallop Rotini, in 5 lb. plastic tubs, Adelphia Seafood, West Lawn, PA. Ingredients: pasta, oil (soybean and olive), cider vinegar, water, shrimp, scallops, red & green peppers, red onion, food starch, salt, spices, natural preservatives. Allergens: soybeans, shellfish, wheat

Reason: Red #40 color additive in shrimp raw ingredient undeclared on finished product label of various shrimp dips and salads.

2014-01-08Class III· PA

Hahn, Harry O Seafood Inc

Adelphia Seafood Shrimp Salad, in 5 lb. plastic tubs, Adelphia Seafood, West Lawn, PA, Ingredients: shrimp, celery, mayonnaise, onion, green pepper, relish, sweet pickle, chili sauce (sugar, water, picked red chili, vinegar, garlic, salt, stabilizer, xanthan gum), gum cellulose. Allergens: Soybeans, egg, shellfish, wheat.

Reason: Red #40 color additive in shrimp raw ingredient undeclared on finished product label of various shrimp dips and salads.

2014-01-08Class III· PA

Hahn, Harry O Seafood Inc

Gold Label Shrimp Dip in 7 oz plastic containers, Manufactured by Adelphia Seafood, ingredients: cream cheese (pasteurized milk & cream, cheese culture, salt, stabilizers (carob bean and/or xanthan gums), water, shrimp, surimi (fish protein (pollock, cod and/or pacific whiting), water, wheat/corn starch, natural crab extract, soy oil), shrimp base (shrimp, salt, monosodium glutamate, spices), contains 2% or less of the following: spices, natural preservative (inactive dry yeast, lactic acid, cultured dextrose, maltodextrin, sodium diacetate, egg white lysozyme, nisin preparation) Allergens: milk, fish, crustacean shellfish, egg, wheat, soy.

Reason: Red #40 color additive in shrimp raw ingredient undeclared on finished product label of various shrimp dips and salads.

2014-01-08Class II· OR

Kirkman Group Inc.

Biofilm Defense, Kirkman brand, Item # 0881-060 and 5881-060 Biofilm Defense, Pure Compounding brand, Item # 1881-060.

Reason: Firm is recalling dietary supplements containing a raw material which may contain >0.3 ppb chloramphenicol

2014-01-08Class II· OR

Kirkman Group Inc.

Phenol Assist, Kirkman brand, Item # 0835-090

Reason: Firm is recalling dietary supplements containing a raw material which may contain >0.3 ppb chloramphenicol

2014-01-08Class II· OR

Kirkman Group Inc.

Maximum Spectrum EnZym-Complete/DPP-IV Fruit Free w/Isogest, Kirkman brand, Item # 0869A-120 and 0932-120.

Reason: Firm is recalling dietary supplements containing a raw material which may contain >0.3 ppb chloramphenicol

2014-01-08Class II· OR

Kirkman Group Inc.

Enzym-Complete/DPP-IV, Kirkman brand. Item numbers 0234-060, 0234-120, 0234-200, 5234-200

Reason: Firm is recalling dietary supplements containing a raw material which may contain >0.3 ppb chloramphenicol

2014-01-08Class II· OR

Kirkman Group Inc.

EnZym-Complete/DPP-IV II with Isogest, Kirkman brand. Item numbers: 0851A-090, 0851A-180, 0931-090, 0931-180, 5851A-090, 5931-090.

Reason: Firm is recalling dietary supplements containing a raw material which may contain >0.3 ppb chloramphenicol

2014-01-08Class II· OR

Kirkman Group Inc.

Chewable Maximum Spectrum EnZym-Complete/DPPIV with Isogest, Kirkmand brand. Item # 0893-090

Reason: Firm is recalling dietary supplements containing a raw material which may contain >0.3 ppb chloramphenicol

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