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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
2018-09-12Class II· IN
Caito Foods LLC.
Large Garden Salad, 14.1 oz. UPC 0081851402229
Reason: The recalling firm learned from their supplier that an ingredient distributed to them tested positive for Cyclospora.
2018-09-12Class II· IN
Caito Foods LLC.
Large Caesar Salad, 11.2 oz. UPC 0081851402199
Reason: The recalling firm learned from their supplier that an ingredient distributed to them tested positive for Cyclospora.
2018-09-12Class II· IN
Caito Foods LLC.
Garden Highway Vegetable Garden Salad, 8 oz. UPC 826766009435
Reason: The recalling firm learned from their supplier that an ingredient distributed to them tested positive for Cyclospora.
2018-09-12Class II· IN
Caito Foods LLC.
Small Garden Salad, 9.3 oz. UPC 0081851402182
Reason: The recalling firm learned from their supplier that an ingredient distributed to them tested positive for Cyclospora.
2018-09-12Class II· IN
Caito Foods LLC.
Garden Highway Mt. Olympus Greek Salad, 8 oz. UPC 0826766009374
Reason: The recalling firm learned from their supplier that an ingredient distributed to them tested positive for Cyclospora.
2018-09-12Class III· PA
VIRTUS PHARMACEUTICALS LLC.
Virt Gard Tablets, Number of units per package: 100 Tablets Package Type: 100 Tablets/Bottle
Reason: Virtus Pharmaceuticals, LLC has decided to initiate a recall of the following products : Virt-Nate Tablets and Virt Gard Tablets because product labels do not reflect the correct amount of Dietary Folate Equivalents (DFEs) calculated based on the product formulation.
2018-09-12Class III· PA
VIRTUS PHARMACEUTICALS LLC.
Virt-Nate Tablets, Number of units per package: 100 Tablets Package Type: 100 Tablets/Bottle
Reason: Virtus Pharmaceuticals, LLC has decided to initiate a recall of the following products : Virt-Nate Tablets and Virt Gard Tablets because product labels do not reflect the correct amount of Dietary Folate Equivalents (DFEs) calculated based on the product formulation.
2018-09-12Class I· CA
Mojave Foods Corp.
El Guapo Jamaica Hibiscus Flowers in flexible pouches , 1 oz., 2 oz., 8 oz., 16 oz., and 10 lb. box .
Reason: Mojave Foods Corporation has initiated a recall of its El Guapo Jamaica Hibiscus Flowers in flexible pouches (1 oz., 2 oz., 8 oz., 16 oz., 10 lb.) . UPC # 044989201911, UPC # 044989005229, UPC # 044989012890, UPC # 044989013347,UPC # 079466071985, because of undeclared allergen.
2018-09-05Class II· MI
Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC dba JLM Manufacturing
Premo Brand Turkey & Cheese Wedge sandwiches 5 OZ retail UPC 612510002018 Plastic triangle sandwich wedge container with plastic film. Refrigerated. 4, 5 OZ retail units per wholesale case.
Reason: Potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes
2018-09-05Class II· OR
Howard Calcagno Farms
Mint was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Reason: Mint is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis.
2018-09-05Class II· OR
Howard Calcagno Farms
Dill was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Reason: Dill is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis.
2018-09-05Class II· OR
Howard Calcagno Farms
Lacinato Kale was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Reason: Lacinato Kale is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis.
2018-09-05Class II· OR
Howard Calcagno Farms
Bright Light Chard was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Reason: Bright Light Chard is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis.
2018-09-05Class II· OR
Howard Calcagno Farms
Green Chard was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Reason: Green Chard is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis.
2018-09-05Class II· OR
Howard Calcagno Farms
Red Chard was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Reason: Red Chard is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis.
2018-09-05Class II· OR
Howard Calcagno Farms
Beet was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Reason: Beet is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis.
2018-09-05Class II· OR
Howard Calcagno Farms
Italian Parsley was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Reason: Italian Parsley is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis.
2018-09-05Class II· OR
Howard Calcagno Farms
Parsley was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Reason: Parsley is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis.
2018-09-05Class II· OR
Howard Calcagno Farms
Napa Cabbage was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Reason: Napa Cabbage is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis.
2018-09-05Class II· OR
Howard Calcagno Farms
Bok Choy was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Reason: Bok Choy is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis.
2018-09-05Class II· OR
Howard Calcagno Farms
Romaine Lettuce was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Reason: Romaine Lettuce is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis.
2018-09-05Class II· OR
Howard Calcagno Farms
Red Leaf Lettuce was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Reason: Red Leaf Lettuce is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis.
2018-09-05Class II· OR
Howard Calcagno Farms
Green Leaf Lettuce was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Reason: Green Leaf Lettuce is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis.
2018-09-05Class II· OR
Howard Calcagno Farms
Cilantro was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Reason: Cilantro is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis.
2018-09-05Class II· OR
Howard Calcagno Farms
Spinach was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Reason: Spinach is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis.
2018-09-05Class II· OR
Howard Calcagno Farms
Mustard was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Reason: Mustard is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis.
2018-09-05Class II· OR
Howard Calcagno Farms
Collards were shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Reason: Collards are recalled due to a potential for contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis.
2018-09-05Class II· OR
Howard Calcagno Farms
Kale was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Reason: Kale is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis.
2018-09-05Class III· IL
MORTON SALT INC
MORTON NATURAL SEA SALT ALL PURPOSE***NET WET 26 OZ (1 LB 10 OZ) 737 g***Nutrition Facts***INGREDIENTS: SEA SALT PRODUCT OF BAHAMAS***MORTON SALE, INC, CHICAGO, IL 60606***QUESTIONS? CALL 1-800-789-SALT (7258)
Reason: Iodized sea salt was packaged in Morton Natural Sea Salt packages.
2018-09-05Class II· OR
Ochoa's Queseria LLC
Mexican Style Ricotta Cheese labeled, "Don Froylan Requeson***Mexican Style Ricotta Cheese***Ingredients: Pasteurized Whey, Salt***" 1lb. (16 oz.) and bulk plastic bags in 2lb. and 5lb.
Reason: Don Froylan Requeson is being recalled because the ingredient statement does not declare milk, a major food allergen. The pasteurized whey comes from whole milk.
2018-09-05Class II· CA
California Natural Products
equate High Performance Protein Shake: Chocolate, Naturally & Artificially Flavored, ready to drink; 11 FL OZ (325 mL), sold in 12 pack case: Case UPC: 6 81131 01580 6 Distributed by: Wal-Mart, Inc. Bentonville, AR
Reason: Reports of off odor and off taste in Equate High Performance Protein Shake Chocolate led to recall of two lots of the product.
2018-09-05Class II· GA
The Coca-Cola Company
Consumer Packaging (PET bottle): Minute Maid TROPICAL BLEND Flavored Juice Beverage 12 FL OZ (355mL), JAN0719NPA, UPC: 0 25000 06229 2. Master Case: packaged 24/12 fl.oz., GTIN number 00025000062414 (no UPC)
Reason: Foreign matter believed to be glass observed in retain samples of product.
2018-09-05Class II· N/A
Artashes LLC
Ararat Cut Beets; 19 oz. glass jar; Ingredients: Cut Beets, Water, Salt, Sugar, Citric Acid. Product of Armenia; Exclusively imported and distributed by: Kradjian Importing Co., Inc. Glendale, CA
Reason: FDA foreign inspection found pH levels in four products to be above their scheduled process.
2018-09-05Class II· N/A
Artashes LLC
Ararat Grilled Eggplant and Peppers 23 oz. glass jar; Ingredients: Eggplants, tomatoes, green pepper, salt. Product of Armenia; Exclusively imported and distributed by: Kradjian Importing Co., Inc. Glendale, CA
Reason: FDA foreign inspection found pH levels in four products to be above their scheduled process.
2018-09-05Class II· N/A
Artashes LLC
Ararat Eggplant Paste 18.3 oz. glass jar; Ingredients: Eggplants, Red pepper (fresh and grinded), tomato paste, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, carrot, green salt. Product of Armenia; Exclusively imported and distributed by: Kradjian Importing Co., Inc. Glendale, CA
Reason: FDA foreign inspection found pH levels in four products to be above their scheduled process.
2018-09-05Class II· N/A
Artashes LLC
Ararat Imambayeldy; 18.3 oz. glass jar; Ingredient: Eggplant, tomato paste, onions, vegetable oil, garlic, green salt Product of Armenia; Exclusively imported and distributed by: Kradjian Importing Co., Inc. Glendale, CA
Reason: FDA foreign inspection found pH levels in four products to be above their scheduled process.
2018-09-05Class II· MO
Hostess Brands, LLC
Hostess Brownies Cookies 'n Cr¿me packaged in the following ways: 1) 6 Brownies individually wrapped packaged in a cardboard box Net Wt. 8.68 OZ (246 g) UPC 888109113575; 2) 2 Brownies packaged in a cardboard box Net Wt. 2.89 OZ (82 g) UPC 888109012021
Reason: The product ingredients statement declares egg ingredients, but the "Contains" statement fails to declare egg.
2018-09-05Class II· MT
Tipu'S Chai
Tipu's Chai - Sweetened Masala Chai, Net wt.7.5 oz. per box. UPC #: 7 19196 20035 3. Each box contains five single serve sachet packets of Chai Tea Latte. Single serve sachet Chai Tea Latte packets, net wt. 1.1 oz per packet. UPC 7 19196 20073 5. The LABEL of Sweetened Masala Chai is read in parts: "***SWEETENED MASALA CHAI add water + milk ***NET WT. 7.5 OZ ***INGREDIENTS: Organic dry cane syrup, black tea, organic spices. The LABEL of single serve sachet Chai Tea Latte packet is read in part "***CHAI TEA LATTE simply add water *** NETWT 1.1 OZ ***INGREDIENTS: Organic dry cane syrup, Milk powder (Concentrated nonfat milk, cream, lactose, sunflower lecithin, Vitamin A palmitate and Vitamin D3, Tocopherols (a natural source of Vitamin E to protect flavor)), Instantized black tea, Organice spices, Ginger.
Reason: Product is recalled due to undeclared milk. Sweetened Masala Chai boxes contain five single serve sachet packets of Chai Tea Latte, which declares milk, but Sweetened Masala Chai boxes do not declare milk.
2018-09-05Class II· IN
Morgan Foods, Inc.
Tomato Condensed Soup, 26 oz (1 LB 10 OZ) 737 g, 307 x 512 Can, Family Size, 12 cans per tray, shelf stable
Reason: Morgan Foods, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of Tomato Condensed Soup, 26 oz. (1 LB 10 OZ) 737 g can, due to being mislabeled and containing cream of mushroom soup with undeclared allergens milk and soy.
2018-09-05Class I· OR
Marsee Foods Inc
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, brand Cafe YUMM! Product is packaged in shrink wrapped master case. Each master case contains two boxes and each box contains 24 cookies. The master case is taped shut and labeled with the contents and production date, along with a lot code. The label on master case is read "***Cafe YUMM! Oatmeal Raisin Cookies ***Perishable Keep Frozen *** 48 items *** Manufactured exclusively for Beau Delicious! International dba Caf¿ Yumm! 456 Charnelton St, Eugene, OR 97401.***" The affected cookies were sold at Caf¿ Yumm! restaurants. The cookies are prepared as both a chocolate-dipped and undipped version and are served on a plate for dine-in restaurant guests or offered in a pastry bag for take-out orders.
Reason: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are recalled because cookies may contain undeclared peanuts.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.