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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
2018-04-25Class II· MN
Mrs Gerry's Kitchen, Inc
Mrs. Gerry's Egg Salad, Net Wt. 5 lb. (2.26kg), UPC 17839-60605. Keep Refrigerated. Manufactured by Mrs. Gerry's, Albert Lea, MN 56007
Reason: Firm is recalling various Egg Salads and Potato Salads because they may contain undeclared traces of imitation crab meat
2018-04-25Class II· MN
Mrs Gerry's Kitchen, Inc
Mrs. Gerry's Homestyle Egg Salad, Net Wt. 5 lb. (2.27kg), UPC 17839-60905. Keep Refrigerated. Manufactured by Mrs. Gerry's, Albert Lea, MN 56007
Reason: Firm is recalling various Egg Salads and Potato Salads because they may contain undeclared traces of imitation crab meat
2018-04-25Class II· MN
Mrs Gerry's Kitchen, Inc
Mrs. Gerry's Kwik Trip Egg Salad, Net Wt. 35 lb. (15.87kg), UPC 17839-61135. Keep Refrigerated. Manufactured by Mrs. Gerry's, Albert Lea, MN 56007
Reason: Firm is recalling various Egg Salads and Potato Salads because they may contain undeclared traces of imitation crab meat
2018-04-25Class II· MO
Divinity Product Distribution LLC
Kratom powder labeled in the following ways 1) Enhance Your Life, Kratom Essence Maeng Da Mitragyna speciosa, 150 gras; 2) Bali Kratom, 15 g Powdered; 3) Bali Kratom, 30 g Powdered; 4) Bali Kratom, 60 g Powdered; 5) Bali Kratom, 120 g Powdered; 6) Botany Bay, 1 oz
Reason: The firm's dietary supplement products contain kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), a new dietary ingredient for which there is inadequate information to provide reasonable assurance that such ingredient does not present a significant or unreasonable risk of illness or injury;
2018-04-25Class II· MO
Divinity Product Distribution LLC
Kratom capsules labeled in the following ways: 1) Divinity Kratom 10 Capsule Dietary Supplement, Divinity Product LLC, Blue Springs, MO 64015; 2) Divinity Bali Kratom, 10PK Capsules; 3) Divinity Bali Kratom, 20PK Capsules; 4) Divinity Bali Kratom, 40PK Capsules;
Reason: The firm's dietary supplement products contain kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), a new dietary ingredient for which there is inadequate information to provide reasonable assurance that such ingredient does not present a significant or unreasonable risk of illness or injury;
2018-04-25Class I· MN
River Valley Sprouts
River Valley Variety Sprouts in 5 ounce Cup, UPC 87906-00018
Reason: Alfalfa Sprouts have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
2018-04-25Class I· MN
River Valley Sprouts
River Valley Garlic/Alfalfa Sprouts in 5 ounce Cup, UPC 87906-00016, 4 ounce clam shell, UPC 87906-00026
Reason: Alfalfa Sprouts have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
2018-04-25Class I· MN
River Valley Sprouts
River Valley Alfalfa Sprouts in 4 ounce Clam shell, UPC 87906-00027, 5 ounce plastic cup, UPC 87906-00006, and 2 lb. bag
Reason: Alfalfa Sprouts have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
2018-04-25Class II· WA
Avalanche Distributing, LLC
Scotcharoo Valanga Gourmet, is a crispy rice cereal with peanut butter base, with semisweet chocolate and butterscotch melted on top. Individually wrapped, sold in boxes of 12. Net Wt. 3.2 oz (91g). UPC 814524611556. The product label is read in parts: "***VALANGA GOURMET Scotcharoo***Ingredients: Peanut Butter ***Semi-sweet Chocolate (Sguar, Chocolate, Milkfat, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavors***Butterscotch Chips (Sugar, Palm Kernel and Palm Oils, Whey, Nonfat Milk, Natural Flavor, Added Color, Sunflower, Lecithin, and Vanilla) ***Contains Peanuts***".
Reason: Scotcharoo product is recalled because the Contains statement does not declare Milk and Soy. Whey, Milk, and Soy Lecithin are declared in the Ingredients statement.
2018-04-18Class II· NC
Poppies International INC
GFS Belgian Mini Chocolate Topped Eclairs, Keep Frozen, Net Wt . 700 g.; Signature Select Belgian Style Mini Eclairs, Keep Frozen, 420 g; Delizza Patisserie Belgian Custard Cream Mini Eclairs, 420 g.
Reason: Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2018-04-18Class I· FL
M.a.s Food Services Co
The Peru Chef Dry Potato, Product of Peru, Net Wt. 15oz/425gr, Imported and Distributed by MAS FOOD SERVICES Co.,
Reason: A sample was collected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the analysis revealed that the product contains undeclared sulfites.
2018-04-18Class III· NC
Pepsi Cola Bottling Company
Diet Pepsi; NOW ASPARTAME FREE; 6 PACK; 16 OZ BOTTLES; 6-16 FLOZ BOTTLES (96 FL OZ)
Reason: Case labeling (shrink-wrap labeling) for Diet Pepsi 6 packs (6-16oz bottles) may indicate that the product is "Now Aspartame Free" when the product actually contains aspartame. The individual 16 oz. bottles have aspartame declared in the ingredient statements. The outer wrapping has the incorrect/misdeclared "Now Aspartame Free" declaration.
2018-04-18Class I· MN
Cut Fruit Express, Inc.
Bruschetta Mix packaged under the following brands and sizes: 1. Tastebuds, Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g), UPC 38232-37403. Shipping case: H. Brooks, 37403, Net wt. 12 oz. (340g), K*319, Keep Refrigerated, 6 units per case, Distributed by H. Brooks & Co Mpls. MN 55112. 2. Quick & Easy Fresh Cut, Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g) UPC 38232-37403, shipping case: Supervalu, 38591, 6/12 oz., Net Wt 5.30 lbs., SV*069, Keep Refrigerated, 6 units per case Distributed by Supervalu, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. 3. H. Brooks, 38914, Bruschetta 5#, K*195, Keep Refrigerated, 1 unit per case, Distributed by H. Brooks & Co Mpls, MN 55112. 4. Reinhart, 82826, Brushetta Mix, 5#, Manufactured by Cut Fruit Express Mpls. MN 55076 5. Upper Lakes Foods, 143900, Bruschetta Mix, 5#, UPC 00001-43900, Manufactured by Cut Fruit Express Mpls. MN 55076.
Reason: Bruschetta Dip and Bruschetta Mix are recalled because they contain undeclared Milk & Soy.
2018-04-18Class III· NC
Bestco, Inc.
Signature Care Calcium Chews; Dietary Supplement; 500 mg Calcium; 25 mcg Vitamin D; Chocolate; 100 chews; Serving Size 1 chew;
Reason: A packaging revision and lack of revision to the corresponding packaging batch record caused the labeling for the firm's Signature Care brand Calcium Chews dietary supplement to declare a higher level of Vitamin D than the product actually contained. The bag declares 25 mcg (1000 IU) of Vitamin D. The product actually contains 12.5 mcg (500 IU) of Vitamin D.
2018-04-18Class I· CO
Soap Korner
Soap Korner Herbalist Red MD Kratom, Green Kali, powder, soapkorner.com
Reason: S.K. Herbalist Red MD Kratom powder may be contaminated with Salmonella.
2018-04-18Class I· OR
Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.
Amaranth Flour, Organic Whole Grain, Item Number: 6001C224, Net wt. 22 oz. UPC 0 39978 00911 1. The label is read in parts: "***Bob's Red Mill ***ORGANIC WHOLE GRAIN AMARANTH FLOUR STONE GROUND*** NET WT 22 OZ ***keeps best refrigerated or frozen***".
Reason: Amaranth Flour is recalled due to potential for contamination with Salmonella.
2018-04-18Class II· TX
Precise Food Ingredients, Inc.
Roast Beef Gravy Seasoning Manufacturer's code: PF07040000 packaged in a multi-walled paper bag with poly liner, 28 pounds
Reason: Potential for Salmonella contamination.
2018-04-18Class II· CO
All American Seasonings, Inc.
LOST CAJUN GUMBO BASE, T4014, PACK SIZE 45 lb bag, Blended by ALL AMERICAN SEASONINGS, 10600 E. 54th Ave., Units B & C, Denver, CO 80239
Reason: All American Seasonings is recalling Lost Cajun Gumbo Base because an ingredient was contaminated with Salmonella.
2018-04-18Class II· WA
Taylor Shellfish Co
Original Smoked Oysters, packaged in vacuum pouches, net wt. 2.25 oz. or 16 oz.. UPC 47094 20002
Reason: Original Smoked Oysters, packaged in vacuum pouches, are recalled because the product is not intended to be packaged in a vacuum pouch. This product is cold smoked and low salt and will not meet the minimum standard of Water Phase Salt % for vacuum pouch processing or consumption. Consumption of this product without maintaining the temperature below 38 degrees F may lead to the introduction of Clostridium botulinum toxin.
2018-04-18Class II· WA
Taylor Shellfish Co
Smoked Scallops, packaged and frozen in vacuum pouches, 4 oz & 16 oz packages. The 4 oz package has UPC 47094 20026
Reason: Smoked Scallops, packaged and frozen in vacuum pouches, are recalled because product did not meet minimum Water Phase Salt (WPS) percentage of 3.5%.
2018-04-18Class I· NY
Good Fields Farm/The Maiden's Creamery
Wild Meadow Raw Goat Milk Cheese. The product is packaged in various sizes of sealed flexible plastic packaging, displaying the plant number 36-1315.
Reason: The firm recalled cheese after a sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes by the State of New York.
2018-04-11Class I· NY
First Source, LLC
Wegmans Yogurt Raisins, 9 OZ (255g), in a plastic tub, UPC: 0 77890 31832 4,
Reason: Product contains undeclared peanuts.
2018-04-11Class II· MA
Supreme Bakery LLC
"Moskovski Batton" Supreme Bakery
Reason: Product contains undeclared milk and soy oil and lecithin.
2018-04-11Class III· KS
Pepsi Beverage Co
diet Pepsi, 12 FL OZ, in aluminum cans packaged in 12 pk paper cartons
Reason: Diet Pepsi product is labeled to contain the artificial sweetener Sucralose, but actually contains Aspartame
2018-04-11Class II· NY
KALTEC FOOD PACKAGING INC.
FRANK & TONY'S NEW YORK STYLE RED ONION SAUCE, 15oz. (420g) glass jar, UPC: 6 00231 21502 2
Reason: Product contains undeclared fish (anchovy).
2018-04-11Class I· CO
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
Natural Grocers Organic Coconut Smiles, 10 oz. plastic resealable bag, Packaged by Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 986-4600
Reason: Coconut smiles product tested positive for Salmonella.
2018-04-11Class I· UT
Tamarack, Inc.
ECLIPSE Kratom Premium Maeng Da, 40 count capsules and 2 oz bottles, Distributed by Tamarack Inc. Cheyenne, WY
Reason: Tamarack Inc. is recalling Eclipse Kratom-containing powder products because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.
2018-04-11Class I· VT
The King Arthur Flour Company, Inc.
King Arthur Flour, 100% Organic, Finely Ground, Coconut Flour, UPC 0 71012 10702 5, Distributed by: The King Arthur Flour Co., Inc., Norwich, Vermont 05055 Product of the Philippines and/or Sri Lanka.
Reason: Coconut flour tested positive for Salmonella.
2018-04-11Class I· NY
Health Nuts
Healthy Nut Factory ORGANIC COCONUT SMILES, Net Wt. 7 oz, UPC: 8 13449 02099 3
Reason: Product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
2018-04-11Class I· NY
International Harvest, Inc.
Coconut Smiles - Retail: International Harvest Brand Organic Go Smile! Dried Coconut Raw, in a 9 oz. poly/plastic bag, UPC: 7 39446 40220 7 NON GMO; Bulk: 25 lb. boxes
Reason: Product tested positive for Salmonella.
2018-04-11Class II· PA
Ventura Foods, LLC
Gordon Choice Asian Sesame Ginger Dressing, Net Contents/Contenido Neto 128 FL OZ; For Distribution Exclusively By Gordon Food Service Wyoming, MI 49509
Reason: A blue plastic bag was inadvertently introduced into product stream. During the manufacturing process, the blue plastic bag was torn into many pieces and ended up in the finished product. While many pieces of the blue plastic bag have been recovered, there is no evidence that all pieces are accounted for.
2018-04-11Class II· LA
Josie's Homestyle Pralines Etc. Inc.
Josie's Homestyle #1 Pralines Net Wt. 2 oz (57 g) bag INGREDIENTS: Sugar, Cream, Pecans, Butter, Vanilla, if (Rum) Rum Flavoring. If (Coconut) Coconut. Made By: Josie's Homestyle #1 Pralines, etc. 718 1/2 Filmore St. Kenner, LA 70062 UPC 6 71572 00718 8
Reason: During an FDA inspection the firm was notified that the product was mislabeled due to the label indicating that the product contains cream when the firm actually uses evaporated milk and they fail to provide the sub ingredients for butter on the label.
2018-04-04Class I· TN
Vietti Acquisitions, LLC
Southgate Hot Dog Chili Sauce 15 oz cans UPC 0 71846 95242
Reason: The firm was notified by a customer that the product contains Dumplings with Chicken. The Dumplings with Chicken contains egg and wheat which are not listed on the label.
2018-04-04Class I· PA
WEIS MARKETS
Cole Slaw, Store Made. Packed in deli-style plastic containers: Weis, Weis Markets, Inc., Sunbury, PA; Cabbage, Carrots, Pineapple, White Onions, Sugar, Salt Pepper, Vinegar, Hellmanns Mayonnaise
Reason: The ingredient label failed to declare egg because the store-made coleslaw scale label did not list the sub-ingredients of mayonnaise.
2018-04-04Class II· WA
Pinks Bakery Seattle, Inc.
Variety Pack, Marsee Baking brand, eight 3.2oz cookies individually wrapped in plastic (Grab and Go) or unwrapped and placed in a paperboard box (Fresh Case). Box contains two Hippie Cookies, and 6 other cookies. Hippie Cookies product labeled in part, "Ingredients:***Coconut***Allergens: Contains Eggs, Tree Nuts (brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts), Peanuts, Soy, Wheat, Milk"
Reason: Coconut is listed in the ingredient statement but is not declared in the Contains statement
2018-04-04Class II· WA
Pinks Bakery Seattle, Inc.
Hippie Cookie, Marsee Baking brand, six 3.2oz cookies individually wrapped in plastic (Grab and Go) or six unwrapped, bulk packed on baking paper and placed in a paperboard box (Fresh Case). Product labeled in part, "Ingredients:***Coconut***Allergens: Contains Eggs, Tree Nuts (brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts), Peanuts, Soy, Wheat, Milk"
Reason: Coconut is listed in the ingredient statement but is not declared in the Contains statement
2018-04-04Class II· WA
Schwartz Brothers Restaurants dba Schwartz Brothers Bakery
Gourmet Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls, packaged in a 16 oz. plastic clam shell container and sold under the Schwartz Brothers Bakery brand. The product UPC is 7 17887 65082 1. The product is read in parts: "***GOURMET CREAM CHEESE CINNAMON ROLLS***NET WT. 16 OZ***Produced By Schwartz Brothers Bakery Seattle, WA 98108***Contains Milk, Wheat, Soy. May Contain Egg, Peanuts, Tree Nuts***".
Reason: Gourmet Cream Cheese Cinnamon Roll is recalled due to undeclared egg.
2018-04-04Class III· NY
Pepsico Inc
diet pepsi caffeine free Classic Diet Pepsi Taste, 12 FL OZ (355 mL), UPC: 0 12000 17230 4
Reason: Primary package is properly labeled with Aspartame containing liquid but the outer wrap states Aspartame Free.
2018-04-04Class III· NY
Pepsico Foods International
diet Pepsi Classic Diet Pepsi Taste, 12oz cans, sold as a 12 pk, ambient storage.
Reason: PepsiCo is recalling Diet Pepsi due to mislabeling.
2018-04-04Class II· CA
Nestle Dreyers Ice Cream Company
Dreyer's Slow Churned Vanilla Bean Ice Cream; 1.5 qt, (48-fl oz.); Lid is for Dreyer's Slow Churned Butter Pecan Ice Cream UPC 41548 00386
Reason: Sales Team employee noticed that some cartons of 48-fl oz. cartons of Dreyers Slow Churned Vanilla Bean Ice Cream contain Butter Pecan ice cream an have a Dreyers Slow Churned Butter Pecan lid.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.