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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
2018-03-07Class II· CA
Sumano's Bakery
Sourdough Baguette: Product number 2064; SKU 61659798; GTIN [00046567600949]; UPC 831 49000064 20 pieces; Ingredients: Unbleached Wheat Flour, Water, Sea Salt, Starter (Fermented dough). Best Practices: 1. Keep Bread frozen at all times 2. Pull bread out of freezer 3. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F 4. Bake 12-15 minutes with no steam.
Reason: Customer reported finding small metal piece similar to a BB on the outside of the bread before baking
2018-03-07Class II· CA
InHarvest, Inc.
White Quinoa; 16 oz. (454g) bags with clear panel in front; UPC: 0 72431 00195 6 Brand name Lunds & Byerlys Quinoa ingredients: White Quinoa Couscous ingredients: Israeli Couscous (wheat flour, rosemary extract). Contains: Wheat. Produced for Lunds & Byerlys, Edina, MN.
Reason: Firm was notified by customer that some bags of White Quinoa actually contain Israeli Couscous and therefore do not declare wheat as an ingredient or allergen.
2018-02-28Class III· OR
Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.
Organic Creamy Wheat Hot Cereal, Item number 6097C244, Pack size: 24 oz bag, 4 bags in a case. UPC: 3997800992
Reason: Organic Creamy Wheat Hot Cereal is recalled due to undeclared wheat. The front label is correctly labeled as Organic Creamy Wheat Hot Cereal. However, the back label is mistakenly labeled as Outrageous Muffins which declares organic soy flour but wheat is not declared in the ingredients statement.
2018-02-28Class II· OR
Gobugi Holdings Inc
Dried Anchovy, size (S), (M), (L), packaged in 1.5 kg. cardboard box without brand name. The cardboard box states "***IMPORTED BY: GOBUGI HOLDINGS, INC. 4520 SW 110TH AVE. BEAVERTON, OREGON 97005***PRODUCT OF REPUBLIC OF KOREA***". Small (S) Anchovy Korea, packaged in a clear plastic clam shell container, net wt. 9.6 oz. UPC 4 98900 00146 1. Medium (M) Anchovy Korea, packaged in a clear plastic clam shell container, net wt. 8.0 oz. UPC 4 98900 00149 2. Large (L) Anchovy Korea, packaged in a clear plastic clam shell container, net wt. 8.8 oz. UPC 4 98900 00148 5.
Reason: Product is uneviscerated and has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
2018-02-28Class II· SC
Aryzta North America
Italian White Bread Dough Sticks
Reason: Aryzta LLC is recalling multiple lots of bread dough following a supplier's recall of a yeast ingredient due to potential contamination with metal fragments.
2018-02-28Class II· SC
Aryzta North America
Italian White Bread Dough Sticks
Reason: Aryzta LLC is recalling multiple lots of bread dough following a supplier's recall of a yeast ingredient due to potential contamination with metal fragments.
2018-02-28Class II· WA
National Frozen Foods Corporation--Seattle
IQF blend product sold as Not Ready To Eat (NRTE) product for use in foodservice or manufacturing applications. The product cases are labeled with instructions to cook product. -Monarch brand, IQF frozen Capri Vegetable Blend, Ingredients: Carrots, Green Beans, Yellow Squash, and Zucchini. NFFC item #58108-00602, UPC #670229, packaged in 20 lbs. case. -Simplot Classic, IQF frozen Meadow Blend, Ingredients: Carrots, Green Beans, Zucchini, Yellow Squash. NFFC item #71179-67166, no UPC, packaged in a 2 lbs. bags, 12 bags per case.
Reason: Frozen blend vegetable product containing green beans are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2018-02-28Class II· WA
National Frozen Foods Corporation--Seattle
IQF Green beans, sold as Not Ready To Eat (NRTE) product for use in foodservice or manufacturing applications. The product cases are labeled with instructions to cook product. -No brand name, NFFC item #15001-01070, no UPC, packaged in 30 lbs. case. -Bountiful Harvest Foundations brand, NFFC item #22486-11918 and UPC #2229881, packaged in 30 lbs. case. -Bountiful Harvest Originals brand, NFFC item #22486-11908, UPC # 2229871, packaged in 30 lbs. case. -NW Treasure brand, NFFC item #62406-90007, UPC #3828405, packaged in 30 lbs. case. -Sysco Classic brand, NFFC item #74865-04977, UPC #1435197, packages in 2 lbs. bags, 12 bags per case. -Sysco Imperial brand, NFFC item #74865-24917, UPC # 2101855, packages in 2 lbs. bags, 12 bags per case. -The World's Harvest brand, NFFC item #WRH99-FV021, no UPC, packages in 2 lbs. bags, 12 bags per case. -Valamont brand, NFFC item #72608-12082, no UPC, packages in 2 lbs. bags, 12 bags per case. -Valamont brand, NFFC item #72608-12150, no UPC, packages in 20 lbs. case.
Reason: Frozen green beans are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2018-02-28Class II· AZ
Holsum Baking Company Warehouse
Frozen Unbaked Biscuits sold under the brand names of Hilltop Hearth, Mary B's & Marshall.
Reason: Firm was notified of a positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes.
2018-02-28Class II· OH
Flexfrost
Flexfrost Protein Ice Cream Vanilla Flexfrost L.L.C. 622 RT 10 Whippany, NJ 07981
Reason: The firm was notified by the Ohio Dept. of Agriculture (ODA) of insufficient pasteurization monitoring measures.
2018-02-28Class II· OH
Flexfrost
Flexfrost Protein Ice Cream Mint Chip Flexfrost L.L.C. 622 RT 10 Whippany, NJ 07981
Reason: The firm was notified by the Ohio Dept. of Agriculture (ODA) of insufficient pasteurization monitoring measures.
2018-02-28Class II· OH
Flexfrost
Flexfrost Protein Ice Cream Coffee Flexfrost L.L.C. 622 RT 10 Whippany, NJ 07981
Reason: The firm was notified by the Ohio Dept. of Agriculture (ODA) of insufficient pasteurization monitoring measures.
2018-02-28Class II· OH
Flexfrost
Flexfrost Protein Ice Cream Cinnamon Chai Flexfrost L.L.C. 622 RT 10 Whippany, NJ 07981
Reason: The firm was notified by the Ohio Dept. of Agriculture (ODA) of insufficient pasteurization monitoring measures.
2018-02-28Class II· OH
Flexfrost
Flexfrost Protein Ice Cream Chocolate Flexfrost L.L.C. 622 RT 10 Whippany, NJ 07981
Reason: The firm was notified by the Ohio Dept. of Agriculture (ODA) of insufficient pasteurization monitoring measures.
2018-02-21Class II· OH
Coblentz Distributing Inc dba Walnut Creek Foods
WALNUT CREEK FOODS Caramel Popcorn NET WT 15 OZ (425g) Ingredients: Evaporated Can Juice, Popcorn, Butter (cream, salt), Salt, Sodium Bicarbonate, Cream of Tartar Contains: Milk Distributed by: Walnut Creek Foods, Walnut Creek, OH 44687 UPC 25555 99857 2
Reason: The firm was notified by the Ohio Dept. of Agriculture that they failed to include "soy lecithin" on their label.
2018-02-21Class II· KY
Ross Acquisitions Company
STAR WARS TIN WITH CARAMEL POPCORN NET WT 3.5 oz (99g) CONTAINS MILK AND SOY, MAY CONTAIN TREE NUTS AND PEANUTS DISTRIBUTED BY GALERIE HEBRON, KENTUCKY 41048 UPC 7 68395 51585 0
Reason: The firm was notified by a customer that the popcorn in the product contains grain beetles.
2018-02-21Class II· PA
Hanover Foods Corporation
Frozen Sliced (blanched) Squash packed in 1400 lb. plastic totes.
Reason: Routine analysis by consignee found one lot of 12 positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Original microbiological analysis conducted in 2016, by Hanover found all lots negative for Listeria monocytogenes.
2018-02-21Class I· NY
ABH Nature's Products, Inc.
Zero for Him 150 count
Reason: Product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
2018-02-21Class I· NY
ABH Nature's Products, Inc.
Arthri-D 120ct
Reason: Product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
2018-02-21Class II· OR
Improper Goods
Hibiscus Lavender Syrup, packaged in 100 mL or 250 mL glass bottle. 100 mL bottle has UPC 8 53142 00505 7. 250 mL bottle has UPC 8 53142 00507 1. These bottles are also sold in the following cocktail kits: -Portland Pony -Dark and Stormy -Whiskey Ginger Smash -Sun Hat -Hibiscus Margarita The label is read in parts: "***RAFT BOTANICALS HIBISCUS LAVENDER COCKTAIL + SODA SYRUP***Slow-brewed in Portland, Oregon***100 ml (3.4 FL OZ)***Ingredients: Organic Cane Sugar, Water, Organic Hibiscus Flowers, Organic Lavender Flowers***Improper Goods, LLC 16313 NE Cameron Blvd. Portland, OR 97230***".
Reason: Hibiscus Lavender Syrup is recalled because the internal fill temperature noted on production records was below 165¿F.
2018-02-21Class II· OR
Improper Goods
Lemon Ginger Syrup, packaged in 100 mL or 250 mL glass bottle. 100 mL bottle has UPC 8 53142 00504 0. 250 mL bottle has no UPC code. These bottles are also sold in the following cocktail kits: -Portland Pony -Dark and Stormy -Whiskey Ginger Smash -Sun Hat -Hibiscus Margarita The label is read in parts: "***RAFT LEMON GINGER***BOTANICAL COCKTAIL + SODA SYRUP***Slow-brewed in Portland, Oregon***Ingredients: Organic Cane Sugar, Water, Organic Ginger, Organic Orange Peel***Improper Goods, LLC 16313 NE Cameron Blvd. Portland, OR 97230***".
Reason: Lemon Ginger Syrup is recalled because the internal fill temperature of this product is not recorded.
2018-02-21Class II· IL
Brolite Products Inc
#6600 TJ TORTILLA, Net Wt. 50 Lbs
Reason: Firm is recalling multiple products following a supplier's recall of yeast ingredient due to potential contamination with metal fragments.
2018-02-21Class II· IL
Brolite Products Inc
BROLITE PRODUCT #5015 SPONGE AND DOUGH, Net Wt. 50 Lbs
Reason: Firm is recalling multiple products following a supplier's recall of yeast ingredient due to potential contamination with metal fragments.
2018-02-21Class II· IL
Brolite Products Inc
BROLITE PRODUCT #6109 BREAD FLAVOR R, Net Wt. 50 Lbs
Reason: Firm is recalling multiple products following a supplier's recall of yeast ingredient due to potential contamination with metal fragments.
2018-02-21Class I· PA
WEIS MARKETS
Weis Weis Markets, Inc., Sunbury, PA 17801-0471; Keep Refrigerated; Dried Beef Party Rye Dip; Ingredients: Hellman's Mayonaise, Sour Cream, Dried Beef (Cured with Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Nitrate, Sodium Nitrite), Parsley, Onion, Dill Weed; SELL BY RANGE up to 02/16/2018.
Reason: Label does not list sub-ingredients for mayo and sour cream The product contains undeclared egg, milk.
2018-02-21Class II· MN
General Mills, Inc
Larabar Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, 5 - 1.6 oz (45g) bars Net Wt 8.0 oz(226g), UPC 21908-48817. Case UPC 000-21908-41675-5
Reason: Larabar Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, 5 count, are being recalled because they may contain individually wrapped and labeled Coconut Cream Pie Bars.
2018-02-21Class II· NY
Kingston Pharma LLC
Live Better Drug Free Black Elderberry Syrup, 4 FL OZ (118 mL); DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, UPC 050428581186
Reason: Gas developing in sealed bottle.
2018-02-14Class II· CA
Olde Thompson, Inc.
Olde Thompson Sweet & Smoky BBQ Grinder NET WT. 6.7 oz. (189.9g) Olde Thompson Oxnard, CA Ingredients: Sea Salt, demerara sugar, Dehydrated garlic, chili pepper, mustard seed, paprika, black pepper, oregano, coriander seed, cumin seed, natural hickory smoke flavor, thyme, extractives of paprika: Serving size 1/4 tsp Nutrition Facts: Total Fat 0 g Sodium 0 g Total Carb 1 g Protein 0 g
Reason: The seasoning mix Nutrition label states that the sodium content is 0 mg, when it actually contains 350 mg of salt per serving.
2018-02-14Class II· CO
Simply Delicious, Inc. dba Bobo's Oat Bars
Bobo's Coconut Oat Bar 3oz. Packaged in overwrap film per single bar
Reason: Bobo's recalled Coconut 3oz Bar due to mold.
2018-02-14Class I· MA
Panera, LLC
Reduced-Fat Wild Blueberry Cream Cheese, 2 oz. and 8 oz.
Reason: Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2018-02-14Class I· MA
Panera, LLC
Panera Reduced-Fat Honey Walnut Cream Cheese, 2 oz. and 8 oz.
Reason: Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2018-02-14Class I· MA
Panera, LLC
Panera Reduced-Fat Plain Cream Cheese, 2 oz. and 8 oz.
Reason: Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2018-02-14Class I· MA
Panera, LLC
Panera Plain Cream Cheese, 2 oz. and 8 oz.
Reason: Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2018-02-14Class I· MA
Panera, LLC
Panera Chive&Onion Reduced Fat Cream Cheese Spread, 2 oz. and 8 oz.
Reason: Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2018-02-14Class I· CA
J F C International Inc
Daisho Kimchi Hot Pot Soup Base; 1.60 lb pouch (10 units per case) Bar Code: 49 04621 04221 9 Product of Japan Imported by JFC International Inc., Los Angeles, CA.
Reason: Daisho Kimchi Hot Pot Soup base contains undeclared fish - shrimp and crab.
2018-02-14Class II· NY
Despana Brand Foods
DON BOCARTE ARTE EN EL PALADAR MIGAS BONITO DEL NORTE PESCA SELECTA DEL CANTABRICO; UPC: 8 43700227144
Reason: Product may have elevated levels of Scombrotoxin (histamine).
2018-02-14Class II· CA
Ventura Foods Llc
SunGlow, European Style Butter Blend Margarine, packaged in the following configurations: 1. 16842 SNG, Net Wt 16 oz (1 lb) 454 g. Keep Refrigerated. UPC 26700-13410. Outer case: Net Wt 36 lb (16.32 kg). UPC 1 00 26700 13410 1 Ventura Foods, Brea, CA 92821 2. 16836 SNG, 5 grams, Keep Refrigerated. Outer Case: Net Wt 7.9 lb (3.6kg), UPC 1 00 26700 13405 7 Ventura Foods, Brea, CA 92831
Reason: SunGlow contains undeclared soy lecithin.
2018-02-14Class 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.
2018-02-14Class III· UT
Rico Brand
Rico Tofu Breakfast Burrito, 12 oz, wrapped in white paper. Frozen.
Reason: Rico Brand is recalling Tofu Breakfast Burrito because it contains undeclared soy.
2018-02-14Class I· OH
Brenckle Farms
Fresh Cilantro BRENCKLE FARMS INC Hartville, Ohio
Reason: Firm was notified that the product contains Listeria monocytogenes
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.