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U.S. Food Recalls in 2018
1,958 recalls reported to the FDA in 2018.
Class I 618Class II 1,196Class III 144
2018-10-24Class II· VA
Lidl US TRADING
Bellona brand Milk Chocolate Flavored Coated Wafer with Hazelnut Cr¿me Filling and White Chocolate Flavor, 5.3 oz. (150g) package containing 7 single-serving, foil-wrapped chocolate wafers on a cardboard tray with foil overwrap.
Reason: Lidl US has voluntarily recalled all Bellona brand Milk Chocolate Flavored Coated Wafer with Hazelnut Cr¿me Filling and White Chocolate Flavor confections as a precautionary measure because the allergen statement does not include wheat.
2018-10-24Class III· PA
K.B. Pizza, Inc.
Son of Italy Pepperoni Pizza Kit ,39 oz./2 pizzas per kit, Net Wt. 15.5 lbs. 6 pizza kits per case
Reason: K.B. Pizza, Inc. has initiated a recall of Son of Italy Cheese Kit, Son of Italy Pepperoni Kit, 39 oz./2 pizzas per kit, Vacuum packed, 6 kits per case. Use by date of 12-5-18 on each kit and case, because the pizza kits were left at room temperature for 24 hours, with cheese packs in the kits.
2018-10-24Class III· PA
K.B. Pizza, Inc.
Son of Italy, Twin Pack Cheese Pizza Kit, 39 oz./2 pizzas per kit, Net Wt. 15.5 lbs. 6 pizza kits per case
Reason: K.B. Pizza, Inc. has initiated a recall of Son of Italy Cheese Kit, Son of Italy Pepperoni Kit, 39 oz./2 pizzas per kit, Vacuum packed, 6 kits per case. Use by date of 12-5-18 on each kit and case, because the pizza kits were left at room temperature for 24 hours, with cheese packs in the kits.
2018-10-24Class II· NC
COCA COLA BOTTLING COMPAN
Sprite 12 FL OZ (355 mL) CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE CAFFEINE FREE THE COCA-COLA COMPANY FOR CONSUMER INFORMATION CALL 1-800-438-2653 UPC 0 496120 4
Reason: Product contains plastic material.
2018-10-24Class II· NC
COCA COLA BOTTLING COMPAN
NO SUGAR NO CALORIES Diet Coke 12 FL OZ (355 mL) CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE CAFFEINE FREE THE COCA-COLA COMPANY FOR CONSUMER INFORMATION CALL 1-800-438-2653 UPC 0 495940 3
Reason: Product contains plastic material.
2018-10-24Class II· NC
COCA COLA BOTTLING COMPAN
CAFFEINE FREE Diet Coke 12 FL OZ (355 ml) CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE CAFFEINE FREE THE COCA-COLA COMPANY FOR CONSUMER INFORMATION CALL 1-800-438-2653 UPC 0 496130 1
Reason: Product contains plastic material.
2018-10-24Class II· NC
Tropical Nut & Fruit Company
United Fitness Mix 25LB box, Almonds, Walnuts, Pumpkin Seeds, Cashews, Blueberries***Manufactured or packed in a facility that uses tree nuts, peanuts, milk, soy, and wheat products" Distributed by: Truly Good Foods, Orlando, FL 32811 UPC 0 94154 00803 7
Reason: The firm was notified by a customer that there were maggots in the product.
2018-10-24Class II· NE
Ardent Mills, LLC
Safeguard Soft Flr (GIV) packaged in 50 lb bags
Reason: Flour tested positive for Salmonella by customer.
2018-10-24Class II· NC
Harris Teeter
Harris Teeter Low Fat FROZEN YOGURT cookies & cream 1.5 QUART (1.42l) CONTAINS: MILK, WHEAT, SOY PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: HARRIS TEETER, LLC MATTHEWS, NC 28105 UPC 0 72036 98182 0
Reason: The firm was notified by a customer of peanut butter cups in the product. The product contains peanuts and coconut oil that is not listed in the ingredient statement.
2018-10-17Class I· IN
Lloyd'S Ice Cream Inc
Lic's REESE'S OREO, ONE QUART (946 mL), packed in Plastic quart container
Reason: Lloyd s Ice Cream of Evansville, IN is voluntarily recalling pre-packed quarts of Reese s Oreo Ice Cream because the product label does not declare peanuts.
2018-10-17Class II· CA
Sarap Asian Fusion
Ube Cookies & Cream (cookies); A Sarap Asian Fusion Product; NET WT. 65 G/Cookie; Contains: Flour, eggs, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Milk Powder, White Sugar, Brown Sugar, Salt, Butter, Ube, Vanilla extract, cookies & cream chocolate. MFG at 12042 West St. Garden Grove, CA 92840
Reason: Undeclared wheat, soy lecithin, and milk
2018-10-17Class II· CA
Sarap Asian Fusion
Matcha Chocolate (cookies); A Sarap Asian Fusion Product; NET WT. 70 G/Cookie; Contains: Flour, eggs, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Milk Powder, White Sugar, Brown Sugar, Salt, Butter, Matcha, Vanilla extract, milk chocolate. MFG at 12042 West St. Garden Grove, CA 92840
Reason: Undeclared wheat and soy lecithin
2018-10-17Class II· CA
Sarap Asian Fusion
Black Sesame White Chocolate (cookies); A Sarap Asian Fusion Product; Net WT. 65 G/Cookie; Contains: Flour, eggs, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Milk Powder, White Sugar, Brown Sugar, Salt, Butter, Black Sesame, Vanilla extract, white chocolate. MFG at 12042 West St. Garden Grove, CA 92840
Reason: Undeclared wheat, soy lecithin, and milk
2018-10-17Class II· CA
Sarap Asian Fusion
Miso Milo Chocolate (cookies); A Sarap Asian Fusion Product; Net Wt. 70 G/Cookie; Contains: Flour, eggs, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Milk Powder, White Sugar, Brown Sugar, Salt, Butter, Miso, Milo cacao, vanilla extract, milk chocolate. MFG at 12042 West St. Garden Grove, CA 92840
Reason: Undeclared wheat and soy lecithin
2018-10-17Class II· TX
Whole Foods Market
365 Everyday Value Brand White Corn Chips, Salted NET WT 20 oz. (1 LB 4 OZ) 567 g packaged in a plastic bag
Reason: Product may contain undeclared milk.
2018-10-17Class III· IL
Hodgson Mill Inc
Hodgson Mill Cookie Mix Gluten Free 12oz. cardboard carton retail unit; 6 retail units per case. UPC Code 0 71518 02125 2
Reason: Incorrect ingredients listed: Does not include Amaranth flour nor baking soda, but does include baking powder and vanilla
2018-10-17Class II· ID
Albertsons Inc
Signature Reserve Bourbon Maple Blondie Ice Cream 14 FL OZ UPC 2113009912
Reason: Undeclared allergen; tree nuts.
2018-10-10Class II· NJ
Church & Dwight Co
Trader Darwin s Chewable Peppermint Flavored Melatonin Dietary Supplement Number of units per package: 100 tablets Package type: Bottle Units per case: 36
Reason: Product is misbranded. Bottles contain another product -GABA Calm Sublingual Orange tablets.
2018-10-10Class I· LA
Neighbors LLC
Crazy About Cookies***GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH**Net Wt. 2 lbs. (907.18g)**Nutrition facts***Ingredients: Whole grain sorghum flour, cane sugar, semi sweet chocolates**Contains eggs, milk and soy.***Manufactured in the same equipment that manufactures peanut, walnut, pecan, macadamia nut, milk, soy, wheat, egg and almond products***
Reason: Undeclared almonds on the labeling
2018-10-10Class II· MT
Bounty Foods, Inc
Deep Pit Seasoning, net wt. 6 oz., packaged in a clear, wide mouth jar, black and white label with black lid. The product label is read in parts: "***Deep-pit Seasoning *** Ingredients: (Hydrolyzed vegetable & soy protein, lactose, salt, partially hydrogenated cottonseed & soy oil, potato starch, caramel color), onion, garlic, canola oil, disodium inosinate & guanylate, oleoresin paprika, basil, red & black peppers, parsley, cilantro, lemon peel & extractive of turmeric*** Bounty Foods, Inc. ***P. O. Box 8510, Kalispell, MT 59904 (406) 756-1811***".
Reason: Deep-pit Seasoning product is recalled due to undeclared wheat. In addition, the label declares lactose but did not declare milk.
2018-10-10Class I· MD
McCormick & Company, Inc. - Flavor Manufacturing Center
Meijer Taco Seasoning Mix, Net wt. 4.5 oz.
Reason: Product contains undeclared milk.
2018-10-10Class II· CA
Wismettac Asian Foods (USA) dba Nishimoto Trading Co Ltd
EVERYBURGER - Burger-Shaped Chocolate Cookies: NET WT. 2.32 oz. (66 g) There are 2 packing sizes; 10 items per case and 80 items per case UPC 8 055880 00701 0 Manufactured by Bourbon 1-3-1 Ekimae Kashiwazaki Nigata 945-8611 Japan Product of Japan
Reason: The ingredient list and allergen information are partially covered by a nutrition sticker. Allergens of wheat, milk and eggs are visible.
2018-10-10Class II· FL
Baker's Service of South Florida, Inc.
Pineapple Pastry
Reason: Finished product labeling did not declare wheat.
2018-10-10Class II· FL
Baker's Service of South Florida, Inc.
Coconut & Cheese Pastry. The product is packed in a cardboard box. The firm marks the Coconut& Cheese Pastry option printed on the box. Labeling on the cardboard box reads in part: WHOLESALE FROZEN BAKERY PRODUCTS, TRACY BAKERY,COCONUT & CHEESE PASTRY, HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS, PREPARATION & BAKING, INGREDIENTS.
Reason: Finished product labeling did not declare wheat.
2018-10-10Class II· FL
Baker's Service of South Florida, Inc.
Coconut Pastry. The product is packed in a cardboard box. The firm marks the Coconut Pastry option printed on the box. Labeling on the cardboard box reads in part: WHOLESALE FROZEN BAKERY PRODUCTS, TRACY BAKERY,COCONUT PASTRY, HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS, PREPARATION & BAKING, INGREDIENTS.
Reason: Finished product labeling did not declare wheat.
2018-10-10Class II· FL
Baker's Service of South Florida, Inc.
Coconut and Pineapple Pastry. The product is packed in a cardboard box. The firm marks the Coconut and Pineapple Pastry option printed on the box. Labeling on the cardboard box reads in part: WHOLESALE FROZEN BAKERY PRODUCTS, TRACY BAKERY,COCONUT AND PINEAPPLE PASTRY, HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS, PREPARATION & BAKING, INGREDIENTS.
Reason: Finished product labeling did not declare wheat.
2018-10-10Class II· FL
Baker's Service of South Florida, Inc.
Apple Pastry. The product is packed in a cardboard box. The firm marks the Apple Pastry option printed on the box. Labeling on the cardboard box reads in part: WHOLESALE FROZEN BAKERY PRODUCTS, TRACY BAKERY, APPLE PASTRY, HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS, PREPARATION & BAKING, INGREDIENTS.
Reason: Finished product labeling did not declare wheat.
2018-10-10Class II· FL
Baker's Service of South Florida, Inc.
Cheese Pastry. The product is packed in a cardboard box. The firm marks the Cheese Pastry option printed on the box. Labeling on the cardboard box reads in part: WHOLESALE FROZEN BAKERY PRODUCTS, TRACY BAKERY, CHEESE PASTRY, HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS, PREPARATION & BAKING, INGREDIENTS.
Reason: Finished product labeling did not declare wheat.
2018-10-10Class II· FL
Baker's Service of South Florida, Inc.
Meat Flavored Pastry. The product is packed in a cardboard box. The firm marks the Meat Flavored Pastry option printed on the box. Labeling on the cardboard box reads in part: WHOLESALE FROZEN BAKERY PRODUCTS, TRACY BAKERY, MEAT FLAVORED PASTRY, HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS, PREPARATION & BAKING, INGREDIENTS.
Reason: Finished product labeling did not declare wheat.
2018-10-10Class II· FL
Baker's Service of South Florida, Inc.
Guava & Cheese Pastry. The product is packed in a cardboard box. The firm marks the Guava & Cheese Pastry option printed on the box. Labeling for the cardboard box reads in part: WHOLESALE FROZEN BAKERY PRODUCTS, TRACY BAKERY, GUAVA & CHEESE PASTRY, HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS, PREPARATION & BAKING, INGREDIENTS.
Reason: Finished product labeling did not declare wheat and color additives (Yellow #6, Red #3, and Red #40).
2018-10-10Class II· FL
Baker's Service of South Florida, Inc.
Guava Pastry. The product is packed in a cardboard box. The firm marks the Guava Pastry option printed on the box. Labeling for the cardboard box reads in part: WHOLESALE FROZEN BAKERY PRODUCTS, TRACY BAKERY, GUAVA PASTRY, HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS, PREPARATION & BAKING, INGREDIENTS.
Reason: Finished product labeling did not declare wheat and color additives (Yellow #6, Red #3, and Red #40).
2018-10-10Class II· OR
Oregon Heritage Developments Inc dba Oregon Heritage Farms
Oregon Heritage Farms Family Blend Apple Cider, 100% Juice, 1 gallon plastic container, UPC: 8 53581 00202 0. The label is read in parts: "***FAMILY BLEND Apple Cider 100% Juice Not from concentrate *** Pasteurized ***Refrigerate After Opening *** Ingredients: Apple Cider ***Pressed, Bottled, and Distributed: Oregon Heritage Farms 22801 SW Scholls Ferry Road Hillsboro, OR 97123 ***".
Reason: Oregon Heritage Farms Family Blend Apple Cider, 1 gallon size, is recalled due to elevated level of patulin.
2018-10-10Class I· TX
Purus Labs, Inc.
Purus Labs MYOWHEY Premium Whey Protein, Chocolate Cookie Crunch, 75 True Servings, Net Wt. 5 lb / 2.26 kg. UPC 55734-00285. Manufactured for and distributed by Purus Labs, 2601 Resource Drive, Plano, TX 75704
Reason: Undeclared milk and soy.
2018-10-10Class II· WA
Lamb Weston Inc
Murry's Hash Brown Potato Patties, packaged in cardboard trays covered with plastic film, frozen products. -Tray UPC 0 73744 04001 4, retail packaged in 40.5 OZ (2.53 LB) (1.14 kg). -Case item M06, case UPC 1 00 73744 04001 1, case net wt. 30.375 LBS. (13.8 kg) ***Packed for: MURRY's INC. 7852 Walker Dr., Suite 420 Greenbelt, MD 20770***".
Reason: Hash brown product, sold under brand Murry's is recalled because the product may contain small fragments of hard, clear plastic.
2018-10-10Class II· WA
Lamb Weston Inc
Formed Hash Brown Patties, packaged in cardboard trays covered with plastic film, frozen products. The following brands are subject to this recall. ***Brookshire's Golden Hash Brown Patties. Firm and address listed on label: "Brookshire Grocery Company PO Box 1411 Tyler, TX 75710-1411". -Tray UPC 0 92825 09630 6, retail packaged in 22.5 OZ (1 LB 6.5 OZ) 638g. -Case Item 09630, case UPC 1 00 92825 09630 3, case net wt. 16.8 LB (7.6 kg). ***Market Pantry Hash Brown Patties. Firm and address listed on label: "Dist. By Target Corporation Minneapolis, MN 55403". -Tray UPC 0 85239 01079 2, retail packaged in 22.5 OZ (1 LB 6.5 OZ) 637g. -Case item MP079, case UPC 2 00 85239 01079 6, case net wt. 16.87 LB (7.65 kg). ***Hill Country Fare Breakfast Hash Browns Potato Patties. Firm and address listed on label: "H-E-B San Antonio, Texas 78204". -Tray UPC 0 41220 90938 4, retail packaged in 45 OZ (2 LB 13 OZ) / CONT.NET. 1.27kg. -Case item H9400, case UPC 1 00 41220 90938 1, case net wt. 33.7 LB (15.2 kg). ***Stater Bros. Hash Brown Patties Shredded Potatoes. Firm and address listed on label: "Stater Bros. Markets San Bernardino, CA 92408" -Tray UPC 0 74175 50486 1, retail packaged in 45 OZ (2LB 13OZ) 1.27KG. -Case item # 50486, case UPC 1 00 74175 50486 8, case net wt. 33.75 LB (15.3 kg).
Reason: Hash brown product, sold under brands Brookshire's, Market Pantry, Breakfast, and Stater Bros, are recalled because the product may contain small fragments of hard, clear plastic.
2018-10-03Class III· MA
Pin Hsiao & Associates, LLC dba Zen Bakery
TRADER JOE'S Cinnamon Coffee Cake; NET WT. 16 OZ (1 LB) 454g; SKU# 94235; UPC: 00942355
Reason: Product contains undeclared soy lecithin.
2018-10-03Class III· UT
Swire Coca Cola USA
Caffeine-Free Barq s Root Beer 12 Pack, 12 oz cans
Reason: Recalling Caffeine-Free Barq s Root Beer 12 Pack due to mislabeling.
2018-10-03Class II· NJ
LOVE CORN USA
Love Corn, Sea Salt , Net WT. 1.6 Oz. Bags of 10 per cases
Reason: Love Corn Inc. is Initiating a voluntary recall for 1,404 cases of its 1.6 oz. Sea Salt Love Corn product, due to the presence of low levels of undeclared peanuts.
2018-10-03Class II· IL
Brett Anthony Foods
Gotham Greens Classic Pesto 6.5 oz. plastic cup, 12 cups per case. Refrigerated. UPC 85392700334
Reason: Ingredient declaration does not match principal display panel. Product is classic pesto with basil, parmigiano, and pine nuts. Ingredients listed for vegan pesto without parmigiano (milk). Principal display panel correctly identifies product as classic pesto and lists basil, parmigiano, and pine nuts.
2018-10-03Class II· ND
Swanson Health Products, Inc
Swanson Ultra, Himalayan Crystal Salt, #SWU403, Net Wt. 35.27 oz. (2.2 lbs) (1,000 grams). Product of Pakistan. Distributed by Swanson Health Products, Fargo, ND 58104.
Reason: Himalayan Crystal Salt may contain metal wire pieces.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.