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U.S. Food Recalls in 2016
3,011 recalls reported to the FDA in 2016.
Class I 1,337Class II 1,362Class III 312
2016-09-21Class II· WA
Golden Crown Bakery, Inc. dba Panzanella Bread Company
Frusta aka Italian Peasant Bread No ingredient statement on label. No labeling agreement with consignees. Some of the packages list the name of the bread in the paper bag. The 3lb designation is for dough weight, not net wt. Sliced breads are individually wrapped in in plastic and labeled only with a label that shows the product's name and company name. Unsliced, whole products are packed in a brown paper bag and are generally not labeled. The brown paper bags containing product may also be wrapped with a larger unlabeled plastic bag. More than one individually packaged unit can be placed in the larger plastic bag. Rolls are sold individually. Firm stated that product can be distinguished by size and shape from other products
Reason: Golden Crown Bakery, Inc. dba Panzanella is recalling all of their bread products due to undeclared soy, undeclared wheat and lack of product labeling.
2016-09-21Class II· WA
Golden Crown Bakery, Inc. dba Panzanella Bread Company
Ciros PAN Bread 3 lbs. SLC; No ingredient statement on label. No labeling agreement with consignees. Some of the packages list the name of the bread in the paper bag. The 3lb designation is for dough weight, not net wt. Sliced breads are individually wrapped in in plastic and labeled only with a label that shows the product's name and company name. Unsliced, whole products are packed in a brown paper bag and are generally not labeled. The brown paper bags containing product may also be wrapped with a larger unlabeled plastic bag. More than one individually packaged unit can be placed in the larger plastic bag. Rolls are sold individually. Firm stated that product can be distinguished by size and shape from other products
Reason: Golden Crown Bakery, Inc. dba Panzanella is recalling all of their bread products due to undeclared soy, undeclared wheat and lack of product labeling.
2016-09-21Class II· MO
Hostess Brands, LLC
Hostess Donettes Maple Glazed Mini Donuts, packaged in 9-17-ct bagsof mini donuts, net wt. 10.50oz, UPC 888109111243; the most responsible firm name on the label is Hostess Brands LLC, Kansas City, MO 64141.
Reason: Product is manufactured with flour known to contain peanut allergen and is not labeled to contain peanuts.
2016-09-21Class II· MO
Hostess Brands, LLC
Hostess Donettes Glazed Mini Donuts, packaged in 9-17-ct and 6-17-ct bags of mini donuts, net wt. 10.50oz, UPC 888109110659;the most responsible firm name on the label is Hostess Brands, LLC, Kansas City, MO 64141.
Reason: Product is manufactured with flour known to contain peanut allergen and is not labeled to contain peanuts.
2016-09-21Class II· MO
Hostess Brands, LLC
Crunch Mini Donuts, packaged in 6-14-ct and 9-14-ct bags of mini donuts as Hostess Donettes Crunch Mini Donuts, net wt. 9.5oz, UPC 888109110642; packaged in 9-17-ct bags of mini donuts as Hostess Donettes Crunch Mini Donuts, net wt. 10.5oz, UPC 888109110659; packaged in 6ct single serving packages as Hostess Donettes Crunch Mini Donuts, net wt. 4oz, UPC 888109050054; packaged in 6ct single serving packages as Dolly Madison Crunch Mini Donuts, net wt. 4oz, UPC 888109300081; the most responsible firm name on the label is Hostess Brands, LLC, Kansas City, MO 64141
Reason: Product is manufactured with flour known to contain peanut allergen and is not labeled to contain peanuts.
2016-09-21Class II· MO
Hostess Brands, LLC
Hostess Donettes Double Chocolate Mini Donuts, packaged in 9-ct bags of mini donuts, net wt. 11.25 oz, UPC 888109150037, the most responsible firm name on the label is Hostess Brands, LLC in Kansas City,MO 64141.
Reason: Product is manufactured with flour known to contain peanut allergen and is not labeled to contain peanuts.
2016-09-21Class II· MO
Hostess Brands, LLC
Hostess Donettes Powdered Mini Donuts, packaged in 9ct and 6-20ct bags of mini donuts, net wt. 10.5oz, UPC 888109150044; packaged in 9ct bag of mini donuts, net wt. 13.16oz, UPC 888109110246; packaged in 6ct single serve packages, net wt. 3oz, UPC 888109050047; the most responsible firm on the label is Hostess Brands, LLC, Kansas City, MO 64141
Reason: Product is manufactured with flour known to contain peanut allergen and is not labeled to contain peanuts.
2016-09-21Class II· MO
Hostess Brands, LLC
Chocolate Frosted Mini Donuts, packaged in 6-20ct and 9ct bags of mini donuts as Hostess Donettes Frosted Mini Donuts, net wt. 11.25oz, UPC 888109150020; packaged in 9ct bags of mini donuts as Hostess Donettes Frosted Mini Donuts, net wt. 14.07oz, UPC 888109110239; packaged in 6ct single serve packages as Dolly Madison Chocolate Mini Donuts, net wt. 3oz, UPC 888109300067; packaged in 6ct single serve packages as Hostess Donettes Frosted Mini Donuts, net wt. 3oz, UPC 888109050023; the most responsible firm name on the label is Hostess Brands, LLC, Kansas City, MO 64141
Reason: Product is manufactured with flour known to contain peanut allergen and is not labeled to contain peanuts.
2016-09-21Class II· MO
Hostess Brands, LLC
Iced Raspberry cake with creamy filling, packaged as Hostess Zingers Raspberry in 10-ct multi-packs of individual cakes, net wt. 13.40oz (360 g), UPC 888109110604; 6-ct. single serving fun size snack packs, 3 cakes per pack net wt. 4.02oz. (108g), UPC 888109010089; with the responsible firm name on the label is Hostess Brands LLC, Kansas City, MO 64141.
Reason: Product is manufactured with flour known to contain peanut allergen and is not labeled to contain peanuts.
2016-09-21Class II· MO
Hostess Brands, LLC
Iced Vanilla cake with creamy filling, packaged as Hostess Zingers Vanilla in 10-ct multi-packs of individual cakes, net wt. 12.70oz (360 g), UPC 888109110598; 6-ct. single serving fun size snack packs, 3 cakes per pack net wt. 3.81 oz. (108g), UPC 888109010119 and 888109300029; with the responsible firm name on the label is Hostess Brands LLC, Kansas City, MO 64141; and Dolly Zingers in 6-ct. single serving packs, 3 cakes per pack net wt. 3.81 oz. (108g), the responsible name on the label is Hostess Brands, LLC, Kansas City, MO 64141.
Reason: Product is manufactured with flour known to contain peanut allergen and is not labeled to contain peanuts.
2016-09-21Class II· MO
Hostess Brands, LLC
Iced Devil's Food cake with creamy filling, packaged as Hostess Zingers in 10-ct multi-packs of individual cakes, net wt. 12.70oz (360 g), UPC 888109110581; 6-ct. single serving fun size snack packs, individual pack net wt. 2.55 oz (72 g), UPC 888109010027;with the responsible firm name on the label is Hostess Brands LLC, Kansas City, MO 64141; and Dolly Zingers in 6-ct. single serving packs, 3 cakes per pack net wt. 3.81 oz. (108g), the responsible name on the label is Hostess Brands, LLC, Kansas City, MO 64141
Reason: Product is manufactured with flour known to contain peanut allergen and is not labeled to contain peanuts.
2016-09-21Class II· MO
Hostess Brands, LLC
Hostess Ding Dongs, chocolate cake with creamy filing, packaged in 10-ct multi-packs of individual cakes, net wt. 12.70oz (360 g), UPC 888109110611; and 6-ct. single serving fun size snack packs, individual pack net wt. 2.55 oz (72 g), UPC 888109010027. The responsible firm name on the label is Hostess Brands LLC, Kansas City, MO 64141.
Reason: Product is manufactured with flour known to contain peanut allergen and is not labeled to contain peanuts.
2016-09-21Class II· MO
Hostess Brands, LLC
Hostess Chocodile Twinkies, chocolate covered sponge cake with creamy filling, packaged in 9-ct multi-packs of individual cakes, net wt. 13.02 oz (396 g), UPC 888109110499; and 6-ct. single serving fun size snack packs, individual pack net wt. 2.89 oz (82 g), UPC 888109010492. The responsible firm name on the label is Hostess Brands LLC, Kansas City, MO 64141.
Reason: Product is manufactured with flour known to contain peanut allergen and is not labeled to contain peanuts.
2016-09-21Class I· IN
Prime Foods, Inc. LLC
Prime Foods / Kramer Farms - Salad Grade Hard Cooked Eggs. Hard cooked eggs in 20 lb. modified atmospheric packaging. 2, 20 lb. units per case
Reason: Product tested positive for Salmonella.
2016-09-21Class III· GA
WTI, Inc -World Technology Ingredients
WTI (World Technology Ingredients) DV, All Natural, 35 lbs./15.9 kg, WTI, Inc., 281 MLK Ave., Jefferson, GA 30549.
Reason: Foreign matter, wood pieces, were found in the product.
2016-09-21Class II· GA
Country Home Bakers
Country Home Bakers, All Natural Chocolate Chunk with Salty Caramel Cookie Dough, Net Wt: 22.5 lbs (10.2 kg), Count: 240-1.5oz (43g) portions, Country Home Bakers, Atlanta, GA 30310, ready to bake.
Reason: Metal shavings found in cookie dough.
2016-09-21Class I· TX
Mount Franklin Foods LLC
AZ House Granola MANUFACTURED BY: Azar Nut Company El Paso, TX 79912 packaged in 5 pound plastic bags; 1 case containing one 5 pound bag
Reason: Undeclared peanuts, almonds and milk
2016-09-21Class II· WA
Golden Crown Bakery, Inc. dba Panzanella Bread Company
Label reads in part "***Panzanella Bread Company Italian Peasant Bread 24 oz. ***INGREDIENTS: Unbleached enriched wheat flour (Niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, frolic acid, enzyme, ascorbic acid [dough conditioner]), Sea Salt (Salt, magnesium carbonate) Canola Oil, Olive Oil Yeast (Sorbitan monosterate, ascorbic acid)*** Please note there are spelling error contained in the ingredient statement (frolic), commas are missing between ingredients, and capital letters are sometimes used. A cooking spray containing soy was used to produce the recalled product and soy was not declared on the label.
Reason: Golden Crown Bakery, Inc. dba Panzanella is recalling all of their bread products due to undeclared soy, undeclared wheat and lack of product labeling.
2016-09-21Class II· WA
Golden Crown Bakery, Inc. dba Panzanella Bread Company
Caraway Multigrain PAN Bread 3 lbs. SLC; The 3lb designation is for dough weight, not net wt. No ingredient statement on label. No labeling agreement with consignees. Sliced breads are individually wrapped in in plastic and labeled only with a label that shows the product's name and company name. Unsliced, whole products are packed in a brown paper bag and are generally not labeled. The brown paper bags containing product may also be wrapped with a larger unlabeled plastic bag. More than one individually packaged unit can be placed in the larger plastic bag. Rolls are sold individually. Firm stated that product can be distinguished by size and shape from other products.
Reason: Golden Crown Bakery, Inc. dba Panzanella is recalling all of their bread products due to undeclared soy, undeclared wheat and lack of product labeling.
2016-09-21Class I· CO
Sprouts Extraordinaire, LLC
5 lb Living Alfalfa Sprouts. One package per case. Distributed by and/or Manufactured by Astec Ltd. dba Sprouts Extraordinaire
Reason: Sprouts Extraordinaire, LLC is recalling 5 lb Living Alfalfa Sprout cases due to the potential for Salmonella contamination.
2016-09-21Class I· CT
Ultimate Nutrition, Inc.
ULTIMATE NUTRITION AMINO GOLD CAPSULES SUPER WHEY FORMULA Dietary Supplement, 1000 mg, 250 tablets; UPC: 0 99071 00140 5
Reason: Product contains undeclared milk.
2016-09-21Class I· CT
Ultimate Nutrition, Inc.
ULTIMATE NUTRITION AMINO GOLD TABLETS SUPER WHEY FORMULA Dietary Supplement 1000 mg 250 capsules; UPC: 099071 00120 7
Reason: Product contains undeclared milk.
2016-09-21Class I· CT
Ultimate Nutrition, Inc.
ULTIMATE NUTRITION AMINO GOLD TABLETS SUPER WHEY FORMULA Dietary Supplement 1500 mg 325 tablets
Reason: Product contains undeclared milk.
2016-09-14Class II· GA
Inland Seafood, Inc.
Inland Market, Maryland Crab Cake, Net Wt. 5 lbs, Inland Market, 1667 Lewis Way, Stone Mountain, GA 30083, for Whole Foods Market
Reason: Possible contamination with foreign matter; wood pieces.
2016-09-14Class II· GA
Inland Seafood, Inc.
Inland Market, Traditional Crab Cake, Net Wt. 5 lbs, Inland Market, 1667 Lewis Way, Stone Mountain, GA 30083, for Whole Foods Market
Reason: Possible contamination with foreign matter; wood pieces.
2016-09-14Class II· GA
Inland Seafood, Inc.
Inland Market, Dungeness Crab Cake, Net Wt. 5 lbs, Inland Market, 1667 Lewis Way, Stone Mountain, GA 30083, for Whole Foods Market
Reason: Possible contamination with foreign matter; wood pieces.
2016-09-14Class II· GA
Inland Seafood, Inc.
Smoked Whitefish Salad, 12 x 8 oz., for Whole Foods Market.
Reason: Possible contamination with foreign matter; wood pieces.
2016-09-14Class II· GA
Inland Seafood, Inc.
Spicy Crab Dip, 12 x 8 oz., for Whole Foods Market.
Reason: Possible contamination with foreign matter; wood pieces.
2016-09-14Class II· GA
Inland Seafood, Inc.
Spinach Krab & Artichoke Dip, 12 x 8 oz., for Whole Foods Market.
Reason: Possible contamination with foreign matter; wood pieces.
2016-09-14Class II· GA
Inland Seafood, Inc.
Alaskan Salmon Salad, 12 x 8 oz. and 5 lb., for Whole Foods Market
Reason: Possible contamination with foreign matter; wood pieces.
2016-09-14Class II· GA
Inland Seafood, Inc.
Reduced Fat Seafood Cheese Spread, Net Wt. 7 oz. (198 g.), for Publix
Reason: Possible contamination with foreign matter; wood pieces.
2016-09-14Class II· GA
Inland Seafood, Inc.
Original Seafood Cheese Spread, Net Wt. 7 oz. (198 g.), for Publix
Reason: Possible contamination with foreign matter; wood pieces.
2016-09-14Class II· GA
Inland Seafood, Inc.
Inland Market, Premium, Maine Lobster Spread, Net Wt. 7 oz. (198 g.) and 16 oz. (454g), Inland Market, 1667 Lewis Way, Stone Mountain, GA 30083.
Reason: Possible contamination with foreign matter; wood pieces.
2016-09-14Class II· GA
Inland Seafood, Inc.
Inland Market, Premium Blue Crab Spread, Net Wt. 7 oz. (198 g.) and 16 oz. (454g), Inland Market, 1667 Lewis Way, Stone Mountain, GA 30083.
Reason: Possible contamination with foreign matter; wood pieces.
2016-09-14Class II· NY
The Dannon Company, Inc.
Activia FIBER Lowfat Yogurt Strawberry/Pineapple Flavors 12 Packs of 4 OZ Cups UPC 3663202884 packaged in form fill seal plastic cups
Reason: The recalled products are incorrectly labeled because the 12 pack overwrap label includes a "Certified Gluten-Free" mark while the product contains and the overwrap label correctly lists WHEAT as an ingredient.
2016-09-14Class II· IL
McCain Foods USA
Fire roasted Poblano & Jalapeno popper bites packaged in a white box with black lettering. The product is labeled in part: Canchor Poppers Fire Roasted & Jalapeno popper bites, 2-4 lbs.
Reason: Firm used Flour from General Mills that has been contaminated with E. Coli O121.
2016-09-14Class II· IL
McCain Foods USA
Breaded stuffed Jalapenos poppers labeled in part: Anchor breaded Fiesta Bold Poppers, breaded stuffed jalapenos, keep frozen. The product is packaged in a green 4 lb. box with white, green and orange lettering.
Reason: Firm used Flour from General Mills that has been contaminated with E. Coli O121.
2016-09-14Class II· ME
Ricker Hill Orchards
Ricker Hill Orchards Cran-Breeze, 1/2 GAL (64 FL OZ) 1.89 LITERS Produced by Ricker Hill Orchards, Turner, ME 04282
Reason: Product contains patulin at levels higher than the FDA established limit of 50 ppb.
2016-09-14Class II· ME
Ricker Hill Orchards
Apple Cider: Ricker Hill Orchards Apple Cider 1/2 GAL (64 FL OZ) 1.89 LITERS; NORTHLAND APPLES Pure SWEET MAINE CIDER 1 QUART 947.2ML, UPC: 074613 70009 1 and NORTHLAND APPLES Pure SWEET MAINE CIDER 12 FL. OZ. 355.2 ML, UPC: 0 74613 60009
Reason: Product contains patulin at levels higher than the FDA established limit of 50 ppb.
2016-09-14Class II· MN
Innovative Food Processors, Inc.
Prime CAP Sugar, S 95-135, Encapsulated Sugar. Ingredients: Sugar and Hydrogenated Palm Oil, #10040870, Net WT. 125 lbs. Poly lined cardboard drum. DIFP, Inc., 2125 Airport Dr., Ferial, MN 55021
Reason: Specific lots of Prime Cap Sugar 95-135 is being recalled because of possible contamination caused by metal shavings.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.