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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
2016-03-23Class II· UT
Casper's Ice Cream, Inc
Sea Salt Caramel Pretzel Ice Cream, Red Button Vintage Creamery, 56 fluid ounce, Paper Tub, 6 tubs per case, Distributed by Associated Foods, Inc. Utah; Manufactured by Caspers Ice Cream, Inc. Utah
Reason: Casper's Ice Cream is recalling "Sea Salt Caramel Pretzel" Ice Cream because it contains "Caramel Cashew" ice cream which presents a potential allergen threat.
2016-03-23Class II· WI
Dawn's Foods, Inc.
Dawn's Deluxe Potato Salad, Net Wt. 15 oz. (425g), UPC 32345-10015. Keep Refrigerated.
Reason: Dawn's Foods is recalling Dawn's Deluxe Potato Salad and Dawn's Deviled Egg Potato Salad due to mis-labeling and potential undeclared milk, wheat and soy. Some containers labeled as Dawn's Deluxe Potato Salad may inadvertently contain Dawn's Deviled Egg Potato Salad, which contains soy and wheat. Some containers of Dawn's Deviled Egg Potato Salad may inadvertently contain Dawn's Deluxe Macaroni
2016-03-23Class I· WI
Dawn's Foods, Inc.
Dawn's Deviled Egg Potato Salad, Net Wt. 15 oz. (397g), UPC 32345-10107. Keep Refrigerated.
Reason: Dawn's Foods is recalling Dawn's Deluxe Potato Salad and Dawn's Deviled Egg Potato Salad due to mis-labeling and potential undeclared milk, wheat and soy. Some containers labeled as Dawn's Deluxe Potato Salad may inadvertently contain Dawn's Deviled Egg Potato Salad, which contains soy and wheat. Some containers of Dawn's Deviled Egg Potato Salad may inadvertently contain Dawn's Deluxe Macaroni
2016-03-23Class III· TX
Hail Merry LLC
Chocolate Chile Pecan Mini Miracle Tart 4.87 oz (138g) NET WT Party Pack of 6 in formed plastic tray
Reason: List of ingredient fails to include almond flour.
2016-03-23Class II· CA
CJ Distribution (Oakland) Inc.
CJ Extra Fancy Long Grain Enriched Rice. NET WT. 80 lbs (36.20 kg); nylon bag; Product of USA. Item number RG80
Reason: FDA inspection found rodent urine stains on pallets of long grain rice in 80 lb. bags.
2016-03-23Class II· GA
Coca-Cola Company (The)
Citrus Flavored Soda Mello Yello, 12 fl. oz. (355 ml), Canned under authority of The Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, GA 30313, UPC 497250
Reason: Undeclared aspartame in the product.
2016-03-23Class III· IL
Restaurant Depot/Jetro
Swai Fillets ( 7-9 oz.) packaged in a 15 lb. blue and white box with blue and white lettering.
Reason: Nitrofuran (SCA) was found in the product during routine third party lab testing.
2016-03-16Class II· AZ
Urban Oven, LLC
Urban Oven Artisan-Baked Short Bread Cookies Lemon Pistachio All Natural NET WT. 5 oz UPC Code: 7 18122 06374 1 SKU #: C4000
Reason: Urban Oven, LLC is recalling Urban Oven Butter Cookies, Cocoa Cookies, Pecan Cookies, and Lemon Pistachio Cookies because it does not declare milk on the label from the ingredient butter.
2016-03-16Class II· AZ
Urban Oven, LLC
Urban Oven Artisan-Baked Short Bread Cookies Pecan All Natural NET. WT. 5 oz. UPC Code: 7 18122 06364 2 SKU #: C3000
Reason: Urban Oven, LLC is recalling Urban Oven Butter Cookies, Cocoa Cookies, Pecan Cookies, and Lemon Pistachio Cookies because it does not declare milk on the label from the ingredient butter.
2016-03-16Class II· AZ
Urban Oven, LLC
Urban Oven Artisan-Baked Short Bread Cookies Cocoa All Natural NET Wt. 5 oz. UPC Code: 7 18122 06354 3 SKU #: C2000
Reason: Urban Oven, LLC is recalling Urban Oven Butter Cookies, Cocoa Cookies, Pecan Cookies, and Lemon Pistachio Cookies because it does not declare milk on the label from the ingredient butter.
2016-03-16Class II· AZ
Urban Oven, LLC
Urban Oven Artisan-Baked Short Bread Cookies Classic Butter All Natural NET WT. 5 oz. UPC Code: 7 18122 06344 4 SKU #: C1000
Reason: Urban Oven, LLC is recalling Urban Oven Butter Cookies, Cocoa Cookies, Pecan Cookies, and Lemon Pistachio Cookies because it does not declare milk on the label from the ingredient butter.
2016-03-16Class II· IL
Ingredion Incorporated
Cornstach packaged in a 50lb. bag with white and green label containing black lettering.
Reason: Food grade Cornstarch may contain metal fragments >1 mm in width and up to 50 mm in length.
2016-03-16Class I· WI
R&D Technical Center
Clasen Quality Coatings NH Atlas 1M Creamy Peanut Drop, Item # 12649, Net Wt. 50 lbs (22.68 KG)
Reason: Clasen Quality Coatings received notification of a positive Listeria monocytogenes micro test in NH Atlas 1M Creamy Peanut Drop.
2016-03-16Class I· CO
East-West Specialty Sauces, Inc.
East-West Classic Sweet & Sour Sauce, 12 fl. Oz., Glass bottle, 6/case, Refrigerate after opening, Distributed by East-West Specialty Sauces, Inc. Denver, CO 80204
Reason: East-West Specialty Sauces is recalling Classic Sweet & Sour Sauce due to mislabeling. The Zesty Orange sauce had been mislabeled with Sweet & Sour labels East-West Specialty Sauces is recalling Classic Sweet & Sour Sauce due to mislabeling. The Zesty Orange sauce had been mislabeled with Sweet & Sour labels which presents a potential wheat and soy allergen issue.
2016-03-16Class I· IL
Brett Anthony Foods
Tofu Curry Cous Cous Salad packaged in a clear plastic 16 oz box with a white and green label with black lettering.
Reason: Undeclared Allergens. The Tofu Curry Cous Cous Box salad label does not declare peanuts, soy, and eggs.
2016-03-16Class I· OH
The Kroger Co
King Soopers City Market GOURMET BREAD PUDDING; Various Sizes, INGREDIENTS: HALF & HALF***APPLES, LIQUID EGG***SPICES, SALT***RAISINS, CINNAMON. CONTAINS EGG, MILK, SOY, WHEAT; UPC 2 47460 0XXXX
Reason: Product is being recalled due to undeclared walnuts.
2016-03-16Class III· TX
DEOLEO USA, Inc.
Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 8.5 oz. and Carapelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 25.5 oz., packaged in glass bottles.
Reason: The product is being recalled due to the detection of trace amounts of two pesticides, Trifloxystrobin and Tebuconazole, that do not have a tolerance in the US for olive oil.
2016-03-16Class II· LA
Reily Foods Co.
CARROLL SHELBY'S(R) ORIGINAL TEXAS BRAND White CHICKEN CHILI KIT, NET WT 3 OZ (85g), DIST. BY REILY FOODS COMPANY, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130, UPC 7239610019
Reason: Cartons of Carroll Shelby White Chicken Chili (3oz retail carton) produced before 03/03/2015 state that the sodium per serving was 0 mg, the correct amount is 590 mg per serving.
2016-03-16Class I· CA
Living Tree Community Foods
Living Tree Community Foods Organic Macadamia Butter, 8 oz. glass jar. Certified Organic. UPC 64143200987
Reason: Recall of macadamia nuts and macadamia butter after notification by immediate supplier that the product is under recall due to potential contamination Salmonella
2016-03-16Class I· CA
Living Tree Community Foods
Living Tree Community Foods Organic Macadamia Nuts, 4 oz. plastic pouch. Certified Organic
Reason: Recall of macadamia nuts and macadamia butter after notification by immediate supplier that the product is under recall due to potential contamination Salmonella
2016-03-16Class I· CA
T.F. Foods Incorporated
Bean Snacks (NA-PIA-JO), Net Wt. 10.60 oz (300G), 50 bgs/case
Reason: TF Foods is recalling Bean Snacks because it contains undeclared peanut allergen.
2016-03-16Class I· MD
Picnic Gourmet Spreads LLC
Picnic Gourmet Spreads ( Moroccan Cilantro Cheese Spread) 8 oz containers .12 Containers per case
Reason: Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) collected a sample collected a sample of Red Pepper Feta Cheese Spread that came up positive for L. Monocytogenes. The analysis was done by the DHMH Laboratories Administration and revealed the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes in the product. The product is made by Picnic Gourmet Spreads, Potomac , MD 20854
2016-03-16Class I· MD
Picnic Gourmet Spreads LLC
Picnic Gourmet Spreads ( Herbed Goat Cheese Spread) 8 oz containers .12 Containers per case
Reason: Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) collected a sample collected a sample of Red Pepper Feta Cheese Spread that came up positive for L. Monocytogenes. The analysis was done by the DHMH Laboratories Administration and revealed the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes in the product. The product is made by Picnic Gourmet Spreads, Potomac , MD 20854
2016-03-16Class I· MD
Picnic Gourmet Spreads LLC
Picnic Gourmet Spreads ( Parmesan Cheese Spread) 8 oz containers .12 Containers per case
Reason: Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) collected a sample collected a sample of Red Pepper Feta Cheese Spread that came up positive for L. Monocytogenes. The analysis was done by the DHMH Laboratories Administration and revealed the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes in the product. The product is made by Picnic Gourmet Spreads, Potomac , MD 20854
2016-03-16Class I· MD
Picnic Gourmet Spreads LLC
Picnic Gourmet Spreads ( Tandoori Garlic Cheese Spread) 8 oz containers .12 Containers per case
Reason: Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) collected a sample collected a sample of Red Pepper Feta Cheese Spread that came up positive for L. Monocytogenes. The analysis was done by the DHMH Laboratories Administration and revealed the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes in the product. The product is made by Picnic Gourmet Spreads, Potomac , MD 20854
2016-03-16Class I· MD
Picnic Gourmet Spreads LLC
Picnic Gourmet Spreads ( Red Pepper Feta Cheese Spread) 8 oz containers .12 Containers per case
Reason: Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) collected a sample collected a sample of Red Pepper Feta Cheese Spread that came up positive for L. Monocytogenes. The analysis was done by the DHMH Laboratories Administration and revealed the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes in the product. The product is made by Picnic Gourmet Spreads, Potomac , MD 20854
2016-03-16Class I· PA
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Refrigerated, fresh, Panko breaded cod fillet packed in blue foam tray with plastic overwrap. Label reading: Giant Eagle Japanese Breaded Cod Fillet various weights. Distributed by: Giant Eagle, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA 15238 Sold from August 2015 to present with various expiration dates.
Reason: All lot codes up to and including February 8, 2016 of Giant Eagle brand Japanese Breaded Cod Fillets, prepared and sold from the Seafood department inside Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets through February 4, 2016 have been voluntarily recalled by Giant Eagle due to an undeclared soy allergen.
2016-03-16Class I· TX
Illes Food Ingredients Ltd.
Asiago Cheese Sauce Seasoning NET CONTENTS: 44.3 POUNDS 20.1 KILOGRAMS packed in flexible bags
Reason: Product tested positive for Salmonella
2016-03-16Class II· MD
Eastland Food Corporation
Maesri Brand Shrimp Powder, 6.oz
Reason: The New York Department of Agriculture and Markets notified Eastland Food Corp. that they analyzed a sample of the shrimp powder and determined that the product contained FD&C Yellow #6, but the label failed to declare its presence. Yellow #6 can cause an allergic reaction for a small population of individuals.
2016-03-16Class II· MO
Ventura Foods LLC
Land O Lakes, Fresh Buttery Taste Spread, 48% Vegetable Oil Spread, A product of Land O'Lakes Inc. Arden Hills, MN. Packaged in 5 gram plastic cups.
Reason: Cases of 5 gram portion cups of margarine for the food service market were distributed without label information. The cups therefore failed to disclose the margarine contained the allergens milk and soy.
2016-03-16Class II· CA
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market Salted Caramel Swirl Brownie; Sold in 4-pack (15 oz.) Ingredients: cane sugar, cage free eggs, expeller pressed canola oil, unbleached wheat flour (wheat flour, malted barley, flour, niacin, iron, folic acid) cocoa powder (processed with alkali), semisweet chocolate (unsweetened c chocolate, sugar, anhydrous dextrose, soy lecithin, vanilla) butter (milk, salt), pure vanilla, salt, caramel (non GMO corn syrup, S,C, whole milk (milk, skim milk, sugar) evaporated milk (milk, dipotassium phosphate carrageenan, Vitamin D3) sugar, water, palm oil, cream monodiglycerides, salt, soy lecithin, disodium phosphate, natural flavors, salt. Contains eggs, milk, soy, wheat. Whole Foods, Emeryville, CA. UPC - 4-pack: 0024375100000; 0024829300000.
Reason: Metal shavings were found around the perimeter of brownies purchased by customer.
2016-03-16Class II· CA
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market Brownie Choc Full O' Nuts; Sold as single (2 oz.) and 4-pack (15 oz.) Ingredients: unbleached wheat flour, sugar, butter (pasteurized cream, salt), cream, eggs, cocoa, vanilla, non GMO corn syrup, walnuts, baking soda and seal salt. Non-stick spray (soy, soy lecithin). Contains wheat, milk, soy, eggs, treenuts. Whole Foods, Emeryville, CA. UPC - single: 0024373100000; 0024373200000; UPC - 4-pack: 0024365400000; 0024374300000.
Reason: Metal shavings were found around the perimeter of brownies purchased by customer.
2016-03-16Class II· CA
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market Brownie Double Trouble; Sold as single (2 oz.) and 4-pack (15 oz.) Ingredients: unbleached wheat flour, sugar, butter (pasteurized cream, salt), cream, eggs, cocoa, vanilla, baking soda and seal salt. Non-stick spray (soy, soy lecithin). Contains wheat, milk, soy, eggs. Whole Foods, Emeryville, CA. UPC - single: 0024370300000; 0024829300000 UPC - 4-pack: 0024370000000;
Reason: Metal shavings were found around the perimeter of brownies purchased by customer.
2016-03-16Class II· CA
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market Crazy for Cream cheese Brownie; Sold as single (4 oz.) and 4-pack (15 oz.) Ingredients: unbleached wheat flour, cocoa, vanilla, sugar, butter (pasteurized cream, salt), eggs, cream cheese (pasteurized milk and cream cheese culture, salt, xanthan and or carob bean stabilizer) sugar, butter (cream, salt) baking soda and sea salt, non-stick spray (soy, soy lecithin). Contains wheat, milk, soy, eggs. Whole Foods, Emeryville, CA. UPC - single: 0024044800000, 0024369200000, UPC - 4-pack: 00243693000000; 0024369400000.
Reason: Metal shavings were found around the perimeter of brownies purchased by customer.
2016-03-16Class II· CA
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market Peanut Butter & Yah Brownie; Sold as Single- 3. oz and 4 pack 15 oz;. Ingredients: Ingredients: Cane sugar, cage free eggs, expeller pressed canola oil, unbleached wheat flour (wheat flour, malted barley, flour, niacin, iron, folic acid) cocoa powder (processed with Alkali) semi-sweet chocolate (unsweetened chocolate, sugar, anhydrous dextrose, soy lecithin, vanilla), butter (milk, salt) pure vanilla, peanut butter (peanuts, salt). Contains wheat, eggs, milk, soy, peanuts. Whole Foods, Emeryville, CA. UPC - single: 0023426200000; UPC - 4-pack: 0024374000000;
Reason: Metal shavings were found around the perimeter of brownies purchased by customer.
2016-03-16Class II· CA
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market Tart Key Lime Square Net wt 16 oz. Whole Foods, Emeryville, CA. UPC - 0022263800000
Reason: Metal shavings were found around the perimeter of brownies purchased by customer.
2016-03-16Class II· CA
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market Raspberry Brownie; sold as a single item (2. oz.) or a 4 pack (15 oz.); Ingredients: Unbleached wheat flour, sugar, butter (pasteurized cream, salt), eggs, cocoa, vanilla, raspberry preserves (raspberries, sugar, fruit pectin, citric acid), baking soda and seal salt, non-stick spray (soy, soy lecithin) Contains: wheat, milk, soy, eggs. Whole Foods, Emeryville, CA. UPC - single: 0022241800000 UPC 4-pack: 0024374200000, 0024374800000
Reason: Metal shavings were found around the perimeter of brownies purchased by customer.
2016-03-16Class II· OR
Cary's of Oregon LLC
Carys Dark Chocolate Almond Toffee with Hawaiian Salt. Product is packaged in printed cardboard packages in 1.3 oz , 4 oz, and 8 oz sizes. There are 12 packages per case. UPC 8 31617 00515, net wt. 1.3 oz. UPC 8 31617 00504, net wt. 4 oz. UPC 8 31617 00580, net wt. 8 oz.
Reason: Carys Dark Chocolate Almond Toffee with Hawaiian Salt is recalled because lecithin is declared in the ingredients statement but the Contains statement does not declare soy.
2016-03-16Class II· AZ
Dollar Only Wholesale
8pk Strawberry Waffy Wafers, Global Brands item UPC 876274000806 BB 8/14/16 20142nj, BB 10/27/16 20145nj
Reason: Dollar Only Wholesale is recalling Strawberry Wafers because it may contain undeclared FD&C Red#3 and Yellow#6.
2016-03-16Class I· ND
Specialty Commodities, Inc.
Heartland Flax Meal, Net Wt. 50 lbs.
Reason: Specialty Commodities, Inc. is recalling a specific lot of Flax Meal that may be contaminated with Salmonella typhimurium.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.