U.S. Food Recalls in 2017

2017-12-06Class III· MA

Pure Encapsulations, Inc.

pure encapsulations AI Enzymes DIETARY SUPPLEMENT 120 CAPSULES UPC: 7 66298 00318 4 and 60 CAPSULES UPC: 7 66298 00317 7

Reason: Product contains undeclared sulfites.

2017-12-06Class III· MA

Pure Encapsulations, Inc.

Pure Encapsulations Systemic Enzyme Complex DIETARY SUPPLEMENT 180 CAPSULES UPC: 7 66298 00862 2

Reason: Product contains undeclared sulfites.

2017-12-06Class II· PA

Dutch Valley Food Distributors Inc.

Dark Chocolate Cashew, Net 11 oz., Contains Cashew and Soy, Distributed By: Dutch Valley Food Distributors, Inc., Myerstown, PA 17067; UPC: 77245 00601; Lot#, Best By dates: 20160404, 04/14/17;

Reason: Our supplier, GKI, did not have milk declared as an allergen on an item we repackage. Therefore our labels did not contain milk

2017-12-06Class II· PA

Dutch Valley Food Distributors Inc.

Dark Chocolate Almond, Net 11 oz., Contains Almond and Soy, Distributed By: Dutch Valley Food Distributors, Inc., Myerstown, PA 17067; UPC: 77245 00605; Lot#, Best By dates: 20160512, 05/12/17; 20160609, 06/9/17; 20160811, 08/11/17; 20160923, 09/23/17; 20161115, 11/15/17; 20170119, 01/19/18; 20170321, 03/21/18; 20170522, 05/22/18; 20170607, 06/07/18; 20170804, 08/04/18;

Reason: Our supplier, GKI, did not have milk declared as an allergen on an item we repackage. Therefore our labels did not contain milk

2017-12-06Class I· CA

FANTE, Inc., dba Casa Sanchez Foods

Casa Sanchez Foods, Spicy Guacamole; Net Wt. 9 oz.. (255 g) UPC: 0 78732 00426 9

Reason: FDA found Listeria monocytogenes in surveillance sample of guacamole.

2017-12-06Class I· CA

FANTE, Inc., dba Casa Sanchez Foods

Casa Sanchez Foods, Real Guacamole; Net Wt. 9 oz.. (255 g), 1/2 gallon UPC: 0 78732 00412 2; 78732 00431-3 ; 0-78732-00412-2 Ingredients: Avocados, tomatoes, cucumber, onions, pepper, lemon juice, sea salt, ascorbic acid and citric acid.

Reason: FDA found Listeria monocytogenes in surveillance sample of guacamole.

2017-12-06Class III· NY

Maple Hill Creamery, LLC

Maple Hill Creamery, Fiore Di Latte Fresh Mozzarella; 8-oz. (227g); UPC: 855088005474

Reason: Visible spoilage of product before the end of shelf life.

2017-12-06Class II· NY

Gourmet Nut, Inc.

GourmetNut DARK CHOCOLATE COVERED ALMONDS NET WT 7oz (198g); UPC: 708747152203

Reason: Product contains undeclared milk.

2017-11-29Class II· NY

Rich Products Corp

Brewhouse Macadamia Nut Cookie Dough Net Case Wt.: 26 LB 4 oz.. Frozen Net Unit Wt. 3 oz. Approximate Count:140 Product Code: 13804 UPC: 0 00 49800 13804 9

Reason: Mislabeled: Product labeled macadamia nut cookie dough contained peanut butter cookie dough

2017-11-29Class II· CA

Ventura Foods Llc

SunGlow, Unsalted European Style Butter Blend Margarine (16953 SNG), Net Wt 16 oz (1 lb) 454 g. Keep Refrigerated. UPC 26700-13499. Outer case: Net Wt 36 lb (16.32 kg). UPC 1 00 26700 13499 6. Ventura Foods, Brea, CA 92821

Reason: SunGlow contains undeclared soy lecithin.

2017-11-29Class I· WA

Seattle Gourmet Foods Inc.

Dilettante Chocolates Espresso Blend, Espresso Beans in Semisweet, Milk and White Chocolate., Costco item # 2335. The product is packaged in a clear plastic bag, net weight 5-pounds and has the UPC 37041 05211. The product label is read in parts: "***Dilettante Chocolates, Kent WA 98032, Dilettante Chocolates 19016 72nd Ave South Kent, WA 98144***".

Reason: Costco item # 2335, Dilettante Chocolates Espresso Blend, Espresso Beans in Semisweet, Milk and White Chocolate is recalled because it may contain undeclared almonds.

2017-11-29Class I· NJ

United Natural Trading Inc. dba Woodstock Farms

Matthew Enterprise Dark Chocolate Almonds, 20lbs.

Reason: The firms supplier has notified them that milk fat was missing from the ingredient statement and that the product label was missing the contains milk statement.

2017-11-29Class I· NJ

United Natural Trading Inc. dba Woodstock Farms

HMS Host Dark Chocolate Almonds, 20lbs.

Reason: The firms supplier has notified them that milk fat was missing from the ingredient statement and that the product label was missing the contains milk statement.

2017-11-29Class I· NJ

United Natural Trading Inc. dba Woodstock Farms

Market Basket Dark Chocolate Cashews 8/12oz.

Reason: The firms supplier has notified them that milk fat was missing from the ingredient statement and that the product label was missing the contains milk statement.

2017-11-29Class I· NJ

United Natural Trading Inc. dba Woodstock Farms

Lunds & Byrels Dark Chocolate Almond 12/11oz.

Reason: The firms supplier has notified them that milk fat was missing from the ingredient statement and that the product label was missing the contains milk statement.

2017-11-29Class I· NJ

United Natural Trading Inc. dba Woodstock Farms

Market Basket Dark Chocolate Almonds 8/12oz.

Reason: The firms supplier has notified them that milk fat was missing from the ingredient statement and that the product label was missing the contains milk statement.

2017-11-29Class I· NJ

United Natural Trading Inc. dba Woodstock Farms

Woodstock Dark Chocolate Almonds, 8/8.5oz.

Reason: The firms supplier has notified them that milk fat was missing from the ingredient statement and that the product label was missing the contains milk statement.

2017-11-29Class II· MI

Champion Foods, LLC

Little Caesar's Crazy Bread Kits, Paper cartons, Contains: 3 bread crusts (18 pcs.), 3 packages of Garlic Buttery Sauce, 3 packets of Parmesan cheese, 3 packets of Crazy Sauce

Reason: Champion Foods, LLC is voluntarily conducting a recall of multiple brands of Cheesy Bread sticks, Italian Bread sticks, bread kits and pizza kits following a supplier's recall of ingredient due to potential physical contaminants from an ink pen.

2017-11-29Class II· MI

Champion Foods, LLC

Little Caesar's Italian Cheese Bread Kits, Paper cartons, Contains: 3 square bread crusts (10 inches), 3 packages of Garlic Butter sauce, 3 packages of cheese, 3 packages of Italian Seasoning

Reason: Champion Foods, LLC is voluntarily conducting a recall of multiple brands of Cheesy Bread sticks, Italian Bread sticks, bread kits and pizza kits following a supplier's recall of ingredient due to potential physical contaminants from an ink pen.

2017-11-29Class II· MI

Champion Foods, LLC

Little Caesar's DEEP!DEEP! Dish Kits, Paper cartons, Contains: 4 pizza crusts ( 9.5 inches x 6 inches), 4 packages of pizza sauce, 4 package of cheese, 1 re-sealable package of pepperoni, 4 trays

Reason: Champion Foods, LLC is voluntarily conducting a recall of multiple brands of Cheesy Bread sticks, Italian Bread sticks, bread kits and pizza kits following a supplier's recall of ingredient due to potential physical contaminants from an ink pen.

2017-11-29Class II· MI

Champion Foods, LLC

Little Caesar's Family Meal Kits, Paper cartons, Contains: 1 pizza crust( 12 x 16), 1 package of pizza sauce, 1 package of cheese, 1 package of pepperoni, 1 Crazy bread Cust (18 pc), 1 packet of garlic buttery sauce, 1 packet of parmesan cheese, and 15 break n bake chocolate chip cookies.

Reason: Champion Foods, LLC is voluntarily conducting a recall of multiple brands of Cheesy Bread sticks, Italian Bread sticks, bread kits and pizza kits following a supplier's recall of ingredient due to potential physical contaminants from an ink pen.

2017-11-29Class II· MI

Champion Foods, LLC

Italian Breadsticks, 18.41 oz., 12 units per case

Reason: Champion Foods, LLC is voluntarily conducting a recall of multiple brands of Cheesy Bread sticks, Italian Bread sticks, bread kits and pizza kits following a supplier's recall of ingredient due to potential physical contaminants from an ink pen.

2017-11-29Class II· MI

Champion Foods, LLC

Cheesy Breadsticks, 9.98 oz. 24 or 25 units per case, or 22.75 oz. 12 units per case, frozen

Reason: Champion Foods, LLC is voluntarily conducting a recall of multiple brands of Cheesy Bread sticks, Italian Bread sticks, bread kits and pizza kits following a supplier's recall of ingredient due to potential physical contaminants from an ink pen.

2017-11-29Class II· OH

Givaudan Flavours Corp

NATURAL MIREPOIX FLAVOR 181.4 kgs/drum Ingredients: Carrot Juice, Celery Juice Concentrate, Dextrose, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Onion Juice Concentrate, Cabbage Juice Concentrate, Salt, Natural Flavoring Givaudan Flavors Corporation 9500 Sam Neace Drive Florence, KY 41042

Reason: The firm was notified of metal fragments in the product.

2017-11-29Class II· WI

Henning Cheese, Inc.

Henning's Wisconsin Cheese Colby Jack, Colby & Monterey Jack Blended Together. Packaged in 1 lb., 2 lb, and mammoth wheels (A mammoth wheel can be classified as anything 75 lbs. and larger).

Reason: A new pasteurizer and temperature chart recorder were installed. While pasteurizing the first vat, the chart recorder paper jammed and did not record the time and temperature of the milk.

2017-11-29Class II· MA

Slade Gorton & Company, Inc.

Icybay Brand Frog Legs, 4/6 Ct / Lb Farm Raised Trimmed, Frozen. 30 lb. Master Carton (5 lb. inner boxes 6 boxes per master case) UPC Codes: 073129282770

Reason: Unapproved antibiotics-Nitrofurans and Chloramphenicol present

2017-11-29Class I· PA

Paragon Foods

Paragon Wholesale Foods, Warrendale, PA 15086 Label: Paragon; Best if used by 10/16/17; Broccoli Florets 1/2 Cup 50/1.7 oz.; X0011932 17279; UPC: 86870 03200 AND Paragon; Best if used by: 10/23/17; Broccoli Florets 1/2 Cup 50/1.7 oz.; X0012592 17286; UPC: 86870 03200 Bulk: Paragon Wholesale Foods, Warrendale, PA 15086 Paragon Broccoli 1/4" Diced FFM. 5 lbs; X0012561 17285; UPC: 86870 08284; Best if used by: 10/24/17

Reason: Paragon Wholesale Foods Corp., of Warrendale, PA, is recalling several lots of 1.7 ounce Broccoli Florets in response to a nationwide recall by one of its suppliers, Mann Packing (Salinas, CA) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

2017-11-29Class II· CA

Arise Gluten Free Bakery

Arise Gluten Free Bakery Dark and Seedy Sourdough; NET WEIGHT 24 OZ (680 grams) UPC 0952256000067 Tony s item # 12485

Reason: Firm received a complaint from a customer reporting that small shards of glass were found on the top of a slice of bread.

2017-11-29Class II· CA

Arise Gluten Free Bakery

Arise Gluten Free Bakery Wild Yeast Sourdough; NET WEIGHT 24 OZ (680 grams) UPC 095225600005

Reason: Firm received a complaint from a customer reporting that small shards of glass were found on the top of a slice of bread.

2017-11-29Class II· NJ

Astor Chocolate Corp.

Astor Chocolate Corporation Brand Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries in Astor or Customer Logo packaging a. 1 oz. giveaway type package sizing b. 4 oz. giveaway type package sizing c. No best by date on units d. Individual cases sold to Astor branded customers i. Case counts include cases of: 1. 36 units 2. 50 units 3. 100 units 4. 150 units 5. 300 units

Reason: A supplier of Astor Chocolate Corporation has recalled an ingredient that the firm purchase and repackage as part of their snack packaging program due to undeclared MILK Allergen.

2017-11-29Class II· MI

Shoreline Fruit, LLC

Shoreline Fruit Dark Choc Covered Montmorency Cherries packaged in 25-pound corrugated box

Reason: Shoreline Fruit is voluntarily recalling select Shoreline Fruit bulk and Cherry Bay Orchards branded dark chocolate coated cherry products due to supplier's recall of undeclared allergen milk in dark chocolate.

2017-11-29Class II· MI

Shoreline Fruit, LLC

Dried Dark Chocolate Covered Cherries, The products are packaged in 25-pound corrugated boxes and 6 oz. and 24 oz. stand-up pouch packaging.

Reason: Shoreline Fruit is voluntarily recalling select Shoreline Fruit bulk and Cherry Bay Orchards branded dark chocolate coated cherry products due to supplier's recall of undeclared allergen milk in dark chocolate.

2017-11-29Class II· MI

GKI Foods, LLC

Dark Chocolate Pretzel Nibs, 15 lbs.