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U.S. Food Recalls in 2015
2,834 recalls reported to the FDA in 2015.
Class I 1,675Class II 1,091Class III 68
2015-09-16Class II· MI
Coloma Frozen Foods, Inc.
Red Tart Pitted Cherries, 5 Parts Fruit and 1 Part Sugar, 30 lbs. bulk pails, 15 lbs, in bulk pails
Reason: Potential for adulteration - elevated mold, yeast, and coliform counts
2015-09-16Class II· MI
Coloma Frozen Foods, Inc.
IQF Red Tart Cherries, 30 lbs., 2/5 lb packages/case, 4/5 lb. packages per case; packed in cartons, square plastic pails, and poly bag in cartons; Nature Blessed Red Tart Cherries, 4/40 oz. packages per case.
Reason: Potential for adulteration - elevated mold, yeast, and coliform counts
2015-09-16Class I· OR
Nectar Foods LLC
CocoNoNut CACAO-NECTAR BAR, Honey Mama's brand, Net wt. 2.5 oz. (70.8 g), UPC 8 54835 00406 7 Square in size, 3"X3" with a bright orange label around a butcher paper wrapper. 12 bars/case
Reason: CocoNoNut CACAO-NECTAR BAR because it may contain undeclared almond.
2015-09-09Class II· OH
Westbrook's Cannery
Westbrook's Hot Dilly Beans, Net WT. 12 oz (354.882G) glass jars, Ingredients: Green Beans, White Distilled Vinegar, Water, Pickling Salt, Jalapenos, Garlic Cloves, Dill Seed, Dill Weed, Alum www.wesbrookscannery.com 330-874-8120 UPC 8 53238 00439 1
Reason: Products potentially underprocessed.
2015-09-09Class II· OH
Westbrook's Cannery
WESTBROOK'S CANNERY HOT DILL PICKLES, Net WT. 16 oz (453.592g) glass jars, Ingredients: White Distilled Vinegar, Water, Cucumbers, Alum, Pickling Salt, Spices 206 Dueber Ave SW Canton, OH 44706 234-214-8215 www.wesbrookscannery.com UPC 8 53238 00404 9
Reason: Products potentially underprocessed.
2015-09-09Class II· OH
Westbrook's Cannery
Westbrook's Horseradish Dilly Beans, Net WT. 12 oz (354.882G) glass jars, Ingredients: Green Beans, White Distilled Vinegar, Water, Pickling Salt, Horseradish, Garlic Cloves, Dill Seed, Dill Weed, Alum www.wesbrookscannery.com 330-874-8120 UPC 8 53238 00441 4
Reason: Products potentially underprocessed.
2015-09-09Class II· OH
Westbrook's Cannery
WESTBROOK'S CANNERY HORSERADISH DILL PICKLES, Net WT. 16 oz (453.592G) glass jars, Ingredients: Cucumbers, White Distilled Vinegar, Water, Pickling Salt, Horseradish, Garlic Cloves, Dill Seed, Dill Weed, Alum 221 West Third Street - Zoar, OH 44697 www.wesbrookscannery.com UPC 8 53238 00405 6
Reason: Products potentially underprocessed.
2015-09-09Class II· OH
Westbrook's Cannery
West brook's Dilly Beans, Net WT. 12 oz (354.882g) glass jars, Ingredients: White Distilled Vinegar, Water, Green Beans, Alum, Pickling Salt, Spices 330-874-8120 www.wesbrookscannery.com UPC 8 53238 00440 7
Reason: Products potentially underprocessed.
2015-09-09Class II· OH
Westbrook's Cannery
WESTBROOK'S CANNERY DILL PICKLES, 16 oz (453.592g) glass jars, Ingredients: White Distilled Vinegar, Water, Cucumbers, Alum, Pickling Salt, Spices 206 Dueber Ave SW Canton, OH 44706 234-214-8215 www.wesbrookscannery.com UPC 8 53238 00406 3
Reason: Products potentially underprocessed.
2015-09-09Class II· TX
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc
A&W Cream Soda 12 FL OZ (355 mL)
Reason: The American Bottling Company is recalling 12 oz. cans of A& W Cream Soda because the front panel bears the statement "caffeine free" and the product contains caffeine
2015-09-09Class I· NJ
Chetak New York, LLC
Deep All Natural Spices Coriander Powder, Net Wt 400g/14.1 oz Product of India, Distributed by: Chetak New York, L.L.C. Edison, NJ 08837 USA
Reason: Chetak New York L.L.C. of Edison, NJ is recalling 300 jars of 14.1oz Deep Coriander Powder, Lot# LE15152, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
2015-09-09Class II· WI
Kerry Foods
Big Train Chai Tea Vanilla Chai, Naturally and Artificially Flavored Drink Mix, No Sugar Added, NET WT 56 oz (3 LB 8 OZ) 1.59kg lb), UPC 6 42628 10359 8. Case UPC code: 10642628103526 Soft sided 3.5 lb. pouch style package. Each case has 4 pouches.
Reason: Big Train Inc is recalling one single lot of Vanilla Chai Tea Latte mix which is mislabeled. The product is labeled with "No Sugar Added" but actual product contains sugar.
2015-09-09Class I· VA
Good Seed, Inc.
Mung Bean sprouts, 1, 2 & 10-lb clear plastic bags labeled GOODSEED Mung Bean Sprouts, Keep Refrigerated
Reason: Good Seed Inc. of Springfield, VA is voluntarily recalling all packages of soybean sprouts and mung bean sprouts because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2015-09-09Class II· CA
Interpac Technologies
think Thin Protein & Fiber Oatmeal, Madagascar Vanilla, Almonds, Pecans; 10 g Protein, 5 g Fiber, 190 calories; Net wt 1.76 oz. (50g); (Nuts are visible in product when lid is opened. Tray - 12 x 1.76 oz cups UPC 753656711881: Individual cup UPC 753656 711874 Ingredients: Whole rolled oats, steel cut oats, almonds, pecans, red quinoa,saved caned syrup, isolated soy protein, crunchy root fiver, natural flavorings, almonds, pecans, sea salt, ground Madagascar vanilla. GMO free Manufactured in a facility that also processes peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, egg and milk. Distributed by Think Thin, LLC, Los Angeles, CA. Product of USA.
Reason: A small number of think Thin Madagascar Vanilla with Almonds & Pecans oatmeal have the correct lid but have the incorrect Honey Peanut Butter label around the cup. The nuts are obvious once the lid is removed.
2015-09-09Class II· MI
Kilwin's Quality Confections, Inc.
5 ounce containers of SUGAR FREE Milk Chocolate Caramels. The 5 oz container is a cardboard box with clear plastic window on the front. Retail packages are packed 4 per shipping case.
Reason: Kilwins Quality Confections, Inc., is recalling 5 ounce containers of SUGAR FREE Milk Chocolate Caramels because they were incorrectly labeled and may contain undeclared cashew. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashew run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these incorrectly labeled products.
2015-09-09Class II· CO
HoneyCombs Industries, LLC
Expello-C packaged in 1 FL OZ (29mL) droppers. HoneyCombs Industries, 10671 6075 Road, Montrose, CO 81403.
Reason: The powdered golden seal had a coliform count of 2000 cfu/g when the specifications stated less than 1000/cfy/g. There is 12mg of golden seal per dose.
2015-09-09Class II· CO
HoneyCombs Industries, LLC
Formula L packaged in 1 FL OZ (29mL) droppers. HoneyCombs Industries, 10671 6075 Road, Montrose, CO 81403.
Reason: The powdered golden seal had a coliform count of 2000 cfu/g when the specifications stated less than 1000/cfy/g. There is 12mg of golden seal per dose.
2015-09-09Class II· CO
HoneyCombs Industries, LLC
Formula KB packaged in 1 FL OZ (29mL) droppers. HoneyCombs Industries, 10671 6075 Road, Montrose, CO 81403.
Reason: The powdered golden seal had a coliform count of 2000 cfu/g when the specifications stated less than 1000/cfy/g. There is 12mg of golden seal per dose.
2015-09-09Class II· CO
HoneyCombs Industries, LLC
Formula E packaged in 1 FL OZ (29mL) droppers. HoneyCombs Industries, 10671 6075 Road, Montrose, CO 81403.
Reason: The powdered golden seal had a coliform count of 2000 cfu/g when the specifications stated less than 1000/cfy/g. There is 12mg of golden seal per dose.
2015-09-09Class II· CO
HoneyCombs Industries, LLC
Formula IM packaged in 1 FL OZ (29mL) droppers. HoneyCombs Industries, 10671 6075 Road, Montrose, CO 81403.
Reason: The powdered golden seal had a coliform count of 2000 cfu/g when the specifications stated less than 1000/cfy/g. There is 12mg of golden seal per dose.
2015-09-09Class II· CO
HoneyCombs Industries, LLC
Formula C&F packaged in 1 FL OZ (29mL) droppers. HoneyCombs Industries, 10671 6075 Road, Montrose, CO 81403.
Reason: The powdered golden seal had a coliform count of 2000 cfu/g when the specifications stated less than 1000/cfy/g. There is 12mg of golden seal per dose.
2015-09-09Class II· CO
HoneyCombs Industries, LLC
Golden Seal Extract packaged in 1 FL OZ (29mL) droppers. HoneyCombs Industries, 10671 6075 Road, Montrose, CO 81403.
Reason: The powdered golden seal had a coliform count of 2000 cfu/g when the specifications stated less than 1000/cfy/g. There is 12mg of golden seal per dose.
2015-09-09Class II· AK
Willit House Chocolate Co
Dark Chocolate with Cranberry, Roasted Nuts & Sea Salt, sold under brand Willit House. Each bar is wrapped in gold foil and then wrapped with a box. Each box contains 12 bars and each bar has a net weight 60 gram.
Reason: Undeclared soy lecithin. Dark Chocolate with Cranberry, Roasted Nuts & Sea Salt contains soy lecithin but label does not declare soy.
2015-09-09Class I· VA
Good Seed, Inc.
Soybean sprouts, 1, 2 & 10-lb clear plastic bags labeled GOODSEED Soy Bean Sprouts Keep Refrigerated
Reason: Good Seed Inc. of Springfield, VA is voluntarily recalling all packages of soybean sprouts and mung bean sprouts because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2015-09-09Class I· HI
Mahina Mele Farm
Baby Bruddah's Chocolate Mac Nut Buttah. 12 oz. container, UPC 735182242040 Mahina Mele Farm, Captain Cook, HI 96704
Reason: IEH sample of macadamia nuts was found positive for Salmonella
2015-09-09Class I· HI
Mahina Mele Farm
Baby Bruddah's Mac Nut Buttah. 12 oz. container, UPC 753182242019 Mahina Mele Farm, Captain Cook, HI 96704
Reason: IEH sample of macadamia nuts was found positive for Salmonella
2015-09-09Class I· HI
Mahina Mele Farm
Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts; salted and unsalted pieces. Certified Organic Macadamia Nuts, 100% Big Island Grown. A Raw Food. sold in 5 lb. bag; Mahina Mele Farm, Captain Cook, HI 96704
Reason: IEH sample of macadamia nuts was found positive for Salmonella
2015-09-09Class I· HI
Mahina Mele Farm
Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts; Unsalted. Certified Organic Macadamia Nuts, 100% Big Island Grown. A Raw Food. sold in 6 oz. and 16 oz sizes. 6 oz, UPC 689076793575; 16 oz. UPC 689076792776 Mahina Mele Farm, Captain Cook, HI 96704
Reason: IEH sample of macadamia nuts was found positive for Salmonella
2015-09-09Class I· HI
Mahina Mele Farm
Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts; Salted. Certified Organic Macadamia Nuts, 100% Big Island Grown. A Raw Food. sold in 6 oz. and 16 oz sizes. 6 oz, UPC 689076792677; 16 oz. UPC 689076792974 Mahina Mele Farm, Captain Cook, HI 96704
Reason: IEH sample of macadamia nuts was found positive for Salmonella
2015-09-09Class II· TN
Christie Cookie Co Inc
Doubletree Cookie Dough, item number 2603450, Contents: 106 pieces, Net Weight: approx. 15 lbs. (6.8 kg), Mfg by: The Christie Cookie Co, Nashville, TN
Reason: Reports of clear and green plastic pieces in cookies.
2015-09-02Class II· LA
Bruce Foods Corporation
"LOUISIANA" WING KIT containing CHICKEN WING SEASONING, HERBS AND SPICES, ADD FLAVOR TO CHICKEN, NET 3.0 OZ (85g), BRUCE FOODS CORPORATION, UPC 1760002153 (wing seasoning)
Reason: Products may be contaminated with peanut protein.
2015-09-02Class II· LA
Bruce Foods Corporation
LOUISIANA CHICKEN WING SEASONING, HERBS AND SPICES, ADD FLAVOR TO CHICKEN, NET 3.0 OZ (85g), BRUCE FOODS CORPORATION, UPC 1760002153
Reason: Products may be contaminated with peanut protein.
2015-09-02Class II· LA
Bruce Foods Corporation
THE ORIGINAL CHICKEN FRY MIX FROM THE MAKERS OF LOUISIANA BRAND HOT SAUCE, NET WT. 9 oz. (255g), BRUCE FOODS CORPORATION, EL PASO, TEXAS, UPC 1760002733
Reason: Products may be contaminated with peanut protein.
2015-09-02Class I· MN
Barrel O' Fun Snack Foods, Inc.
Vic's All Natural Original White Popcorn, Net Wt. 1-1/8 oz (32g), UPC 46555-00062
Reason: One lot of Vic's Original White Popcorn 1-1/8oz size bags contains an undeclared milk allergen. White Cheddar Popcorn, a product containing milk, was distributed in packaging for a different product, Original White Popcorn.
2015-09-02Class II· PA
Balajee Trade Link LLC
Rato Bhale Nepali Finger Chips Product of Nepal Weight: 200g (7.05 OZ) Imported by: Balajee Trade Link, LLC, PA USA Batch No. 01-15
Reason: Nepali Finger Chips contains undeclared tartrazine (yellow #5).
2015-09-02Class I· OH
Fresh Unlimited Inc
Kale Caesar Pasta Recovery Salad, 3.375# (1530g) INGREDIENTS: COOKED TRI-ROTINI PASTA***CAESAR DRESSING (Soybean Oil, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Romano Cheese*** ALLERGENS: FISH, MILK, WHEAT
Reason: The firm failed to declare the allergen eggs on their labels.
2015-09-02Class I· OH
Fresh Unlimited Inc
Kale Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad, 3.87# (1.757g) INGREDIENTS: COOKED TRI-ROTINI PASTA***CAESAR DRESSING (Soybean Oil, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Romano Cheese*** ALLERGENS: FISH, MILK, SOY, WHEAT
Reason: The firm failed to declare the allergen eggs on their labels.
2015-09-02Class I· OH
Fresh Unlimited Inc
Caesar Salad, #5.56 (2,522g) "INGREDIENTS: Romaine Lettuce, Caesar Dressing (Soybean oil, water, distilled vinegar, Romano cheese (pasteurized part skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes),*****" *ALLERGENS** Fish, Milk, Wheat
Reason: The firm failed to declare the allergen eggs on their labels.
2015-09-02Class II· ID
It Takes A Village Foods, LLC
Vegetable Crisps Lemon Parmesan sold under brand Veggie Evolution, each poly pouch has a net weight 2 oz. There are 6 packages per case. UPC is 7 36211 15015 8. The product's label is read in part: "***VEGGIE EVOLUTION***VEGETABLE CRISPS***LEMON PARMESAN***INGREDIENTS: CARROTS, CABBAGE, ONIONS, LEEKS, KALE, LEMON JUICE, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, APPLE, PARMESAN CHEESE, GARLIC, SUNFLOWER SEEDS, SEA SALT***ALLERGEN STATEMENT: MADE IN A FACILITY THAT USES DAIRY PRODUCTS***".
Reason: Vegetable Crisps Lemon Parmesan is recalled because label declared Parmesan cheese but milk is not declared.
2015-09-02Class II· ID
It Takes A Village Foods, LLC
Kale Crisps Lemon Parmesan sold under brand Veggie Evolution, each plastic package has a net weight 1.5 oz. There are six packages per case. UPC is 7 94504 69431 4. The product's label is read in part: "***VEGGIE EVOLUTION***KALE CRISPS***LEMON PARMESAN***INGREDIENTS: KALE, LEMON JUICE, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, PARMESAN CHEESE, FRESH GARLIC, SUNFLOWER SEEDS & SEA SALT***ALLERGEN STATEMENT: MADE IN A FACILITY THAT USES DAIRY PRODUCTS***".
Reason: Kale Crisps Lemon Parmesan is recalled because label declared Parmesan cheese but milk is not declared.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.