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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
2016-04-27Class I· IL
Chicago Kimchee
Korea white Kimchee packaged in 1 gallon, 1/2 gallon, packaged in glass jars inside plastic containers with multi colored label and black lettering.
Reason: Undeclared anchovies in Kimchee product.
2016-04-27Class I· IL
Chicago Kimchee
Korea chopped Kimchee packaged in 1 gallon, 1/2 gallon, 1/4 gallon, and 1/8 gallon packaged in glass jars inside plastic containers with multi colored label and black lettering.
Reason: Undeclared anchovies in Kimchee product.
2016-04-27Class II· TX
Centro Naturista
Smart Lipo Dietary Supplement capsules, 950 mg, packaged in 30-count plastic bottle, Distributed by: SmartLipo365, Arlington, TX 76011
Reason: Multiple dietary supplement regulation violations.
2016-04-27Class II· NJ
Nestle Infant Nutrition
GERBER Organic 2ND FOODS¿ Carrots, Apples & Mangoes, 3.5 oz., film pouches, 6 pouches per display box/ 2 display boxes per case, 9Pc AsstA CbPk 1.96 Lbs; Asst EcomPk1 18 pc, 3.94 Lbs.; 48 Pc 10.48 Lbs.; 4 x 3.5 oz.
Reason: Gerber is voluntarily recalling two batches of GERBER¿ Organic 2ND FOODS¿ Pouches, varieties Pears, Carrots & Peas; and Carrots, Apples & Mangoes because the products produced do not meet quality standards. The packaging may contain air holes, which could result in product spoilage from mold and yeast growth, as well as an off smell and taste.
2016-04-27Class II· NJ
Nestle Infant Nutrition
GERBER Organic 2ND FOODS Pears, Carrots & Peas, 3.5 oz., film pouches, 6 pouches per display box/ 2 display boxes per case; Asst Ecom PK2 18 pc, 3.94 Lbs.
Reason: Gerber is voluntarily recalling two batches of GERBER¿ Organic 2ND FOODS¿ Pouches, varieties Pears, Carrots & Peas; and Carrots, Apples & Mangoes because the products produced do not meet quality standards. The packaging may contain air holes, which could result in product spoilage from mold and yeast growth, as well as an off smell and taste.
2016-04-27Class I· NJ
PERU FOOD IMPORT INC
Peru Food Mote Corn Maiz Mote Net Wt. 15 oz. Imported and distributed by: Peru Food Import Inc.PO Box 419 West New York, NJ 07093 UPC 812125009628
Reason: Mote corn contains undeclared sulfites.
2016-04-27Class II· NJ
Camericam International Inc
Seasons Choice Prince Edward Medley Net Wt. 16 oz. Distributed by: Aldi Inc. Batavia, IL 60510 Product of Netherlands UPC will be entered.
Reason: The recall is being issued as a precaution after a limited number of product tested positive for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
2016-04-27Class I· IL
Brett Anthony Foods
Wild Mushroom Soup packaged in a 24 oz clear plastic container with green and white label and green lettering.
Reason: The Wild Mushroom soup was MIS-la bled and does not declare chestnuts.
2016-04-27Class II· PA
BIMBO Bakeries USA Inc.
Fit & Active Multigrain Bread, 20 oz, On bag: AUG 31, UPC: 4149821093
Reason: Certain bread products under multiple brands, including supermarket brands, recalled due to possible glass contamination.
2016-04-27Class II· PA
BIMBO Bakeries USA Inc.
Bimbo 100% Whole Wheat Bread, 16oz, On bag: SEP 01, UPC: 7432309230 Sara Lee 100% Whole Wheat Bread 16 oz On bag: SEP 01 UPC: 7294561103; Sara Lee 100% Whole Wheat Bread 20 oz On bag: SEP 01 UPC: 7294560134; Kroger 100% Whole Wheat Round Top Bread, 16 oz, On bag: SEP 01, UPC: 1111000132; Nature's Harvest Stone ground 100% Whole Wheat Bread, 20oz, On bag: SEP 01, UPC: 7870080162; Great Value 100% Whole Wheat Roundtop Bread, 16oz, On bag: SEP 01, UPC: 7874207448; Great Value 100% Whole Wheat Bread, 20oz, On bag: SEP 01, UPC: 7874236690
Reason: Certain bread products under multiple brands, including supermarket brands, recalled due to possible glass contamination.
2016-04-27Class II· PA
BIMBO Bakeries USA Inc.
Sara Lee Delightful Healthy Multi-Grain Bread Twin pack, 2 lbs 8 oz, On bag: AUG 29, UPC: 7294561169; Sara Lee Delightful Healthy Multi-Grain Bread, 20 oz, On bag: SEP 01, UPC: 7294571588
Reason: Certain bread products under multiple brands, including supermarket brands, recalled due to possible glass contamination.
2016-04-27Class II· PA
BIMBO Bakeries USA Inc.
Sara Lee Delightful 100% Whole Wheat made with Real Honey Bread 20oz On bag: AUG 29 UPC: 7294571589; Sara Lee Honey Wheat Bread; 20 oz; On bag: SEP 01 UPC: 7294560136; Sara Lee Honey Wheat Bread Twin pack 2 lbs 8oz On bag: SEP 01 UPC: 7294561159;
Reason: Certain bread products under multiple brands, including supermarket brands, recalled due to possible glass contamination.
2016-04-27Class I· FL
Thomas Produce Co.
Cucumbers packed in 1 1/9 cardboard bushel boxes (~55-lb) and 1000-lb cardboard bins. Refrigerate at 40-60 degF. Pick date of 12/15/2015.
Reason: Cucumbers contaminated with Salmonella
2016-04-27Class II· ND
Specialty Commodities, Inc.
Almonds, dry roasted, not salted, packaged in 25 lb. cardboard cartons
Reason: Cashews were mixed with almonds but allergen was not declared on outside packaging.
2016-04-27Class II· TX
HEB Retail Support Center
Hill Country Fare Chunk Light Tuna in pure vegetable oil NET WT. 5 OZ (142g) packaged in a metal can.
Reason: The product may have been under processed.
2016-04-27Class I· NJ
European Natural Foods & Trading Company, Inc.
Brians Cauliflower 83 oz Imported by EUROPEAN NATURAL FOOD & TRADING CO. Inc, 72 Lehigh Avenue Paterson, NJ 07593 UPC 858567002421
Reason: Brian's Cauliflower may contain undeclared sulfites.
2016-04-27Class II· TX
Flying Foods LLC
Starbuck's Cheese & Fruit Bistro Box NET WT 5.3 OZ/150g packaged in non-flexible plastic container.
Reason: Product may contain undeclared cashews.
2016-04-27Class II· OR
True Nature LLC
Arugula Hazelnut Pesto 7oz container
Reason: True Nature Arugula Hazelnut Pesto is being recalled due to undeclared milk in the parmesan cheese ingredient.
2016-04-27Class II· OR
True Nature LLC
Garlic Hummus - 9 oz container
Reason: True Nature Garlic Hummus is being recalled due to undeclared soy from the ingredient Tamari.
2016-04-27Class II· OR
True Nature LLC
Original Hummus 9oz container
Reason: True Nature Original Hummus is being recalled due to undeclared soy from the ingredient Tamari.
2016-04-27Class II· TX
Halperns' Steak & Seafood Company LLC
Sebastian Super Lump Pasteurized Crab Meat, Blue Swimming Crab Meat, Wild Caught, 16 ounce
Reason: Product time/temperature abuse.
2016-04-20Class III· IA
Heartland Products Inc.
Waveland Pancake and Waffle Mix, 030608, packaged in 25-lb. poly-lined cardboard boxes, Manufactured Heartland Products, Inc. Des Moines, IA 50321.
Reason: Presence of high levels of Azodicarbonamide (ADA), failure to declare allergens on label, and potential cross-contamination with allergens.
2016-04-20Class III· IA
Heartland Products Inc.
Turano Knead Dough Base, 70101, packaged in 42-lb. poly-lined cardboard boxes, Manufactured for Turano Baking Co., Bolingbrook, IL.
Reason: Presence of high levels of Azodicarbonamide (ADA), failure to declare allergens on label, and potential cross-contamination with allergens.
2016-04-20Class III· IA
Heartland Products Inc.
ILL RIVER Sweet Dough Base, 050107, packaged in 50-lb. poly-lined cardboard boxes, Distributed by T.S. Products, Inc.
Reason: Presence of high levels of Azodicarbonamide (ADA), failure to declare allergens on label, and potential cross-contamination with allergens.
2016-04-20Class III· IA
Heartland Products Inc.
Heartland Products, Inc. Roma's Italian Base, 120116, packaged in 50-lb. poly-lined cardboard boxes, Manufactured by Heartland Products, Inc., Des Moines, IA.
Reason: Presence of high levels of Azodicarbonamide (ADA), failure to declare allergens on label, and potential cross-contamination with allergens.
2016-04-20Class III· IA
Heartland Products Inc.
ILL RIVER #14 Bread Base, 050102, packaged in 28-lb. poly-lined cardboard boxes, Distributed by T.S. Products, Inc.
Reason: Presence of high levels of Azodicarbonamide (ADA), failure to declare allergens on label, and potential cross-contamination with allergens.
2016-04-20Class III· IA
Heartland Products Inc.
Dough base/premix packaged in 30-lb. poly-lined cardboard boxes, manufactured under the following labels: (1) Heartland Products, Inc. Fancy Breads Italian Base, 090108. Manufactured by Heartland Products, Inc., Des Moines, IA; and (2) Northern Lights Pizza, 090108, Manufactured by Heartland Products, Inc., Des Moines, IA.
Reason: Presence of high levels of Azodicarbonamide (ADA), failure to declare allergens on label, and potential cross-contamination with allergens.
2016-04-20Class III· CA
Clorox Co (The)
Hidden Valley Original Ranch dressing, 16 fl oz. ( 473 ml). plastic bottles; Ingredients: Vegetable oil (soybean and/or Canola oil) water, egg yolk, sugar, Salt, Cultured non fat buttermilk, natural flavors (milk, soy), less than 1% spiced, dried garlic, dried onion, vinegar, phosphoric acid, xanthan gum, modified food starch, monosodium glutamate, artifical flavors, disodium phosphate, sorbic acid and calcium disodium EDTS as preservatives, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate. Contains Egg, Milk, Soy, Gluten. HV Food Products Co. Oakland, CA 94612
Reason: Incorrect ingredient labels inadvertently put on some bottles of salad dressing and therefore there is no declaration of soy lecithin as an ingredient.
2016-04-20Class II· CA
Bumble Bee Foods LLC
Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna in Water, 6cans, 4pk, 5oz, UPC 8660000736
Reason: Bumble Bee Foods is recalling 3 specific UPC codes of canned Chunk Light tuna due to process deviations that occurred in a co-pack facility not owned or operated by Bumble Bee.
2016-04-20Class II· CA
Bumble Bee Foods LLC
Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna in Oil, 48cans/case, 5oz., UPC 8660000021
Reason: Bumble Bee Foods is recalling 3 specific UPC codes of canned Chunk Light tuna due to process deviations that occurred in a co-pack facility not owned or operated by Bumble Bee.
2016-04-20Class II· CA
Bumble Bee Foods LLC
Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna in Water, 48cans/case, 5oz, UPC 8660000020
Reason: Bumble Bee Foods is recalling 3 specific UPC codes of canned Chunk Light tuna due to process deviations that occurred in a co-pack facility not owned or operated by Bumble Bee.
2016-04-20Class III· NJ
Gutierrez Distributors, LLC
Gutierrez Distributor, (a) Tarugo con chile spicy tamarind, 349 Chestnut Street, Passaic, NJ 07055 UPC 8527050000904 (b) Dulce de pulpa 100% de Tamarindo, Betamex, Alamos No.7 STA. Maria Aztahuacan Deleg. Iztapalapa C.P. 09500 Mexico, D.F.
Reason: Undeclared FD&C Red 40
2016-04-20Class I· CA
Azuma Foods International Inc USA
Chuka Ika Sansai ECO - International name and Natural Chuka Ika Sansai for US (Seasoned Squid Salad); Net Wt.: 4.4 lbs. (2 kg) for US customer: 2.2 lbs. (1 kg) for European customer. Second lot: Net Wt. 2.2 lbs (8 pkg/1 kg) for European customer 4.4.lbs (2 kg) Shelf life is 24 months for US, 18 months for EU customer per request. Perishable/Keep frozen Until Use; Thaw under refrigeration immediately before use. Ingredients: Squid (Peru. Wild), Yamakurage (lettuce stem) Kikurage Mushroom, Bamboo Shoot, Seasoned Ginger (ginger, water, cane sugar, salt, distilled white vinegar, citric acid), Sesame Seed, Sugar, Natural Vinegar, White Soy Sauce (water, salt, soybeans, wheat), Sweet Rice Wine, Natural Rice Wine, Sesame Oil, Sorbitol (2 g per 100g serving) Salt, Kelp Extract, Bonito Extract, Red Pepper, Dextrose, Yeast Extract, Xanthan Gum, Annatto, Sodium Phosphate. Allergen Information: Contains Squid, Fish Extract (Bonito) Sesame See, Soy, Wheat. Manufactured by: Azuma Foods International Inc., U.S.A. Hayward, CA 94545 Processed in the U.S. A.
Reason: Firm was notified by EU of a positive sample for Listeria Monocytogenes in Squid Salad tested by their customer in the Netherlands. A second customer reported an additional positive finding and an additional lot of Squid Salad was also recalled.
2016-04-20Class I· NJ
Uoriki Fresh Inc
Uoriki Octopus Salad Net Weight 2.5 lbs Two 2.5lbs pack per case packaged in Black trays covered w/cryovac 10k film no barcode. packaged at Wegman's deli counter for further consumption.
Reason: Octopus Salad may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2016-04-20Class I· MN
Northern Tier Bakery (dba\ Super Mom's)
Tuna Salad Sandwich, Net Wt. 4.5 oz (128g) sold under the following brands and UPC: 1. SuperMom's Bakery, UPC: 76391380124; 2. TakeAway Cafe, UPC: 76391310702; 3. Express Cafe, UPC: 76391380124 Keep Refrigerated.
Reason: Supermom's identified that the Tuna Salad Sandwich contains an undeclared allergen (milk).
2016-04-20Class II· CA
Tri-Union Seafoods, L.L.C dba Chicken of the Sea.
Chicken of the Sea 5 Oz. Canned Chunk Light Tuna in Water, 48 cans per case, UPC code is 0 4800000245 7
Reason: Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Chicken of the Sea brand 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in oil and 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in water. This recall has been initiated because the product may have been undercooked due to an equipment malfunction, which was uncovered during a routine inspection.
2016-04-20Class II· CA
Tri-Union Seafoods, L.L.C dba Chicken of the Sea.
Chicken of the Sea 5 Oz. Canned Chunk Light Tuna in Oil, 48 cans per case, UPC code is 0 4800000195 5
Reason: Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Chicken of the Sea brand 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in oil and 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in water. This recall has been initiated because the product may have been undercooked due to an equipment malfunction, which was uncovered during a routine inspection.
2016-04-20Class II· TN
Stratas Foods Llc
Silver Source Clear Fry Oil, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88 kg), Distributed by Performance Food Group, Richmond, VA 23238, UPC 008 06795 02237 3
Reason: Stratas Foods was informed by their 5 Galloon container Supplier, Ring Container that it is possible a 53 mm in diameter piece of plastic from the neck finish could be in the jugs that went to their co-manufacturer Oasis Foods.
2016-04-20Class II· TN
Stratas Foods Llc
Silver Source Clear Canola Fry Oil, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88 kg), Distributed by Performance Food Group, Richmond, VA 23238, UPC 0 08 06795 02237 7
Reason: Stratas Foods was informed by their 5 Galloon container Supplier, Ring Container that it is possible a 53 mm in diameter piece of plastic from the neck finish could be in the jugs that went to their co-manufacturer Oasis Foods.
2016-04-20Class II· TN
Stratas Foods Llc
Silver Source Canola Salad Oil, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88 kg), Distributed by Performance Food Group, Richmond, VA 23238, UPC 0 08 06795 42770 7
Reason: Stratas Foods was informed by their 5 Galloon container Supplier, Ring Container that it is possible a 53 mm in diameter piece of plastic from the neck finish could be in the jugs that went to their co-manufacturer Oasis Foods.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.