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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

2018-01-24Class II· IL

Jalebi, .5-1 lb. Clear Plastic clamshell containers

Reason: New Punjab Sweets, Inc.is initiating a voluntary recall of multiple products due to undeclared allergens wheat and milk.

2018-01-24Class I· CA

California Popsicle, Inc.

Polly Ann Mango Ice Cream Bar 4 BARS-2.5 FL. OZ. (75mL) TOTAL 10 FL. OZ. (300mL) UPC 7 00730 28866 1

Reason: Undeclared allergen; milk

2018-01-24Class I· CA

California Popsicle, Inc.

Polly Ann Red Bean Ice Cream Bar 4 BARS-2.5 FL. OZ. (75mL) TOTAL 10 FL. OZ. (300mL) UPC 7 00730 26868 7

Reason: Undeclared allergen; milk

2018-01-24Class I· CA

California Popsicle, Inc.

Polly Ann Green Bean Ice Cream Bar 4 BARS-2.5 FL. OZ. (75mL) TOTAL 10 FL. OZ. (300mL) UPC 7 00730 26666 9

Reason: Undeclared allergen; milk

2018-01-24Class III· WA

Barlean's Fishery Inc.

REEF NET brand Wild Pacific Smoked Salmon. Product is Ready-To-Eat, hot smoked, vacuum packaged in 1 lb.; 1.5 lbs.; and 2 lbs. package, keep refrigerated or keep frozen. The label is read in parts: "***REEF NET Brand *** Wild Pacific Smoked Salmon***Ingredients: Fish, salt, brown sugar, natural wood smoke***Important: Keep frozen until used. Thaw under refrigeration immediately before uses***BARLEAN'S FISHERY***3660 Slater Road, Ferndale, WA 98248***".

Reason: REEF NET brand Wild Pacific Smoked Salmon, Ready-To-Eat product, is recalled due to undeclared soy lecithin. The firm used soy release agent but did not declare soy lecithin in the ingredients statement. There was no allergens "Contains" statement on affected product's label.

2018-01-24Class I· CA

H.I.G. Corporation

Frozen Tuna Fillet Saku (Restaurant Supply Only); 22 lbs./2 x 5 kgs. Wild caught: Handline with Hook. Keep Frozen - 18 degrees C or below Product of Indonesia; Packed for H.I.G. Corporation. Carson, CA

Reason: Customer tested product and found Listeria monocytogenes in frozen tuna fillet saku

2018-01-24Class II· GA

Crown Candy Corporation

Old Fashioned Coconut Bon Bons; Net Wt. 6.5 OZ. (184g); Manufactured by Crown Candy Corporation; Confectionery product packaged in 6.5 oz. clear plastic tubs with clear plastic lids.

Reason: An intermittent ingredient statement labeling error by the firm's label printing company led to the firm's Pecan Divinity products being mislabeled with the ingredients for its Coconut Bon Bon products. Also, the firm's Coconut Bon Bon products were intermittently mislabeled with the ingredients for the firm's Pecan Divinity products. The intermittent labeling errors led to the undeclared allergen of pecans in the ingredient statement of the Pecan Divinity products and the undeclared allergen of coconut in ingredient statement of the Coconut Bon Bon products.

2018-01-24Class II· GA

Crown Candy Corporation

Old Fashioned Pecan Divinity; Net Wt. 8 OZ. (226g); Manufactured by Crown Candy Corporation; Confectionery product packaged in 8 oz. clear plastic tubs with removable clear plastic lids.

2018-01-24Class I· NJ

Gel Spice Co, Inc.

Spice Supreme Beef Flavored Bouillon Cubes 1.7 oz (48 g) and NET WT. 3-1/2 OZ (98 g) 25 Count

Reason: Gel Spice, Inc. is recalling three beef flavored bouillon cube products because they contain undeclared allergens -- soy and wheat.

2018-01-24Class I· NJ

Gel Spice Co, Inc.

Spice Supreme Beef Flavored Bouillon Cubes 1.7 oz (48 g) and NET WT. 3-1/2 OZ (98 g) 25 Count

Reason: Gel Spice, Inc. is recalling three beef flavored bouillon cube products because they contain undeclared allergens -- soy and wheat.

2018-01-24Class I· OH

Bellisio Foods Inc

Michelina's Fettuccine Alfredo NET WT. 8.5 oz package Frozen CONTAINS MILK, WHEAT BELLISIO FOODS, INC., DULUTH, MN 55802 UPC 7 17854 10501 9

Reason: Undeclared soy. Firm was notified by a consumer that they found chicken in the product. The chicken contains soy.

2018-01-24Class I· CA

Evershing International Trading Inc.

Coconut Tree Brand Shredded Coconut; frozen Dua Bao; Net WT. 16 oz. (454 g); Product of Vietnam; UPC 05216-44081 Ingredient: Coconut Manufactured by: Lucky Shing Co., LTD 108/1 Road No. 830, Hamlet No. 3 An Thanh Village, Ben Luc District Long An Province, Vietnam.

Reason: State of Massachusetts tested product and found it to be positive for Salmonella

2018-01-17Class II· CA

Lovebiotics, LLC

The Coconut Cult Mango Cream Probiotic Coconut Yogurt NET WT. 8 OZ, 16 OZ, 32 OZ UPC 611138765244, 611138765251, 611138765237

Reason: Products listed sodium caseinate in allergen statement; however it did not further identify the allergen of milk.

2018-01-17Class II· CA

Lovebiotics, LLC

The Coconut Cult Coconut Cream Probiotic Coconut Yogurt NET WT. 8 OZ, 16 OZ, 32 OZ UPC 611138765282, 611138765275, 611138765268

Reason: Products listed sodium caseinate in allergen statement; however it did not further identify the allergen of milk.

2018-01-17Class II· NJ

Spice Chain Corporation

Paprika HUN Kalosca 12/5o, World Finer Foods

Reason: Spice Chain Corporation has decided to initiate a product recall of Paprika after receiving several consumer complaints of finding beetles in retail containers.

2018-01-17Class II· NJ

Spice Chain Corporation

Paprika Hun Budapest 12/5oz, World Finer Foods

Reason: Spice Chain Corporation has decided to initiate a product recall of Paprika after receiving several consumer complaints of finding beetles in retail containers.

2018-01-17Class II· NJ

Spice Chain Corporation

Paprika Lowes 12/2.5oz, Topco

Reason: Spice Chain Corporation has decided to initiate a product recall of Paprika after receiving several consumer complaints of finding beetles in retail containers.

2018-01-17Class II· NJ

Spice Chain Corporation

Paprika Powder Shopper's Value 12/2.75oz, SuperValue

Reason: Spice Chain Corporation has decided to initiate a product recall of Paprika after receiving several consumer complaints of finding beetles in retail containers.

2018-01-17Class II· NJ

Spice Chain Corporation

Paprika Powder HyTop 12/2.5oz, Merchants

Reason: Spice Chain Corporation has decided to initiate a product recall of Paprika after receiving several consumer complaints of finding beetles in retail containers.

2018-01-17Class II· NJ

Spice Chain Corporation

Paprika Powder Krasdale 12/2.75oz, Krasdale

Reason: Spice Chain Corporation has decided to initiate a product recall of Paprika after receiving several consumer complaints of finding beetles in retail containers.

2018-01-17Class II· NJ

Spice Chain Corporation

Paprika PAPA 12/5oz, International Bazaar

Reason: Spice Chain Corporation has decided to initiate a product recall of Paprika after receiving several consumer complaints of finding beetles in retail containers.

2018-01-17Class II· NJ

Spice Chain Corporation

Paprika Powder Guaranteed Value 12/2.75oz, C&S Distribution

Reason: Spice Chain Corporation has decided to initiate a product recall of Paprika after receiving several consumer complaints of finding beetles in retail containers.

2018-01-17Class II· NJ

Spice Chain Corporation

Paprika Sweet American Garden 12/3.25oz, Global Food Export

Reason: Spice Chain Corporation has decided to initiate a product recall of Paprika after receiving several consumer complaints of finding beetles in retail containers.

2018-01-17Class I· MI

Jack Brown Produce, Inc.

Golden Del., Gala, Fuji, Honey Crisp; Metric Tray sizes, 50ct, 55ct, 60ct, 78ct, 113ct, 2# Poly bags, 3# Poly bags and 5# Mesh bags; Trays-113ct (5trays per case), 55, 60, 78ct (2trays per RPC case) 2# & 3# - 12 bags per case, 5# - 8 bags per case

Reason: Jack Brown Produce, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of multiple varieties of apples following notification from the supplier that product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

2018-01-17Class I· MI

Jack Brown Produce, Inc.

Golden Delicious whole fresh apples; Metric Tray sizes, 50ct, 55ct, 60ct, 78ct, 113ct, 2# Poly bags, 3# Poly bags and 5# Mesh bags; Trays-113ct (5trays per case), 55, 60, 78ct (2trays per RPC case) 2# & 3# - 12 bags per case, 5# - 8 bags per case

Reason: Jack Brown Produce, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of multiple varieties of apples following notification from the supplier that product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

2018-01-17Class I· MI

Jack Brown Produce, Inc.

Fuji, whole fresh apples; Metric Tray sizes, 50ct, 55ct, 60ct, 78ct, 113ct, 2# Poly bags, 3# Poly bags and 5# Mesh bags; Trays-113ct (5trays per case), 55, 60, 78ct (2trays per RPC case) 2# & 3# - 12 bags per case, 5# - 8 bags per case

Reason: Jack Brown Produce, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of multiple varieties of apples following notification from the supplier that product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

2018-01-17Class I· MI

Jack Brown Produce, Inc.

Gala, whole fresh apples; Metric Tray sizes, 50ct, 55ct, 60ct, 78ct, 113ct, 2# Poly bags, 3# Poly bags and 5# Mesh bags; Trays-113ct (5trays per case), 55, 60, 78ct (2trays per RPC case) 2# & 3# - 12 bags per case, 5# - 8 bags per case

Reason: Jack Brown Produce, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of multiple varieties of apples following notification from the supplier that product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

2018-01-17Class I· MI

Nyblad Orchards

Gala, Fuji., honey crisp, golden delicious whole fresh apples, Apple Ridge 5lb, 2-3/4 apples, packaged in red net mesh bags " 3lb, 2-1/2 apples, packaged in poly bags " 2lb, 2-1/2 apples, packaged in poly bags " 45ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 50ct, individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 55ct, individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 60ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 78ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 50ct, individual apples on trays in cardboard tray boxes " 55ct, individual apples on trays in cardboard tray boxes " Apple Ridge 5lb, 2-3/4 apples, packaged in red net mesh bags

Reason: Nyblad Orchards Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of multiple varieties of whole fresh apples due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

2018-01-17Class I· MI

Nyblad Orchards

Fuji, whole fresh apples, Apple Ridge 5lb, 2-3/4 apples, packaged in red net mesh bags " 3lb, 2-1/2 apples, packaged in poly bags " 2lb, 2-1/2 apples, packaged in poly bags " 45ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 50ct, individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 55ct, individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 60ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 78ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 50ct, individual apples on trays in cardboard tray boxes " 55ct, individual apples on trays in cardboard tray boxes

Reason: Nyblad Orchards Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of multiple varieties of whole fresh apples due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

2018-01-17Class I· MI

Nyblad Orchards

Honey crisp, whole fresh apples, Apple Ridge 5lb, 2-3/4 apples, packaged in red net mesh bags " 3lb, 2-1/2 apples, packaged in poly bags " 2lb, 2-1/2 apples, packaged in poly bags " 45ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 50ct, individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 55ct, individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 60ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 78ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 50ct, individual apples on trays in cardboard tray boxes " 55ct, individual apples on trays in cardboard tray boxes

Reason: Nyblad Orchards Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of multiple varieties of whole fresh apples due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

2018-01-17Class I· MI

Nyblad Orchards

Golden delicious whole fresh apples, Apple Ridge 5lb, 2-3/4 apples, packaged in red net mesh bags " 3lb, 2-1/2 apples, packaged in poly bags " 2lb, 2-1/2 apples, packaged in poly bags " 45ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 50ct, individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 55ct, individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 60ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 78ct individual apples on trays with re-useable plastic container boxes " 50ct, individual apples on trays in cardboard tray boxes " 55ct, individual apples on trays in cardboard tray boxes

Reason: Nyblad Orchards Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of multiple varieties of whole fresh apples due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

2018-01-17Class II· NM

Coconuthead, LLC

CO YO Coconut Yogurt Alternative CHOCOLATE, 5.3 oz and 12 oz. plastic container, 6 packages per case. Store between 36 and 42 F. Manufactured by COCONUTHEAD, LLC, Albuquerque NM; Distributed by UNFI and KeHE

Reason: Coconuthead LLC is recalling CO YO Coconut Yogurt Alternative CHOCOLATE due to container bloating.

2018-01-17Class II· NJ

Nutricia North America

SHS Wel-Plan Wheat and Corn Strach Baking Mix , 400 g box,Cardboard carton, 18 cartons per case, but distributed by individual unit (carton).

Reason: Nutricia North America, Inc. has decided to recall SHS Wel-Plan Baking Mix , 400 g box because testing of the product has detected a low level (0.74 cfu/g) contamination of Klebsiella pneumonia. The product is a baking mix and is intended to be cooked, which would kill K. pneumonia. The recall is being conducted out of an abundance of caution to avoid the risk that some consumers may misuse the product and consume it without cooking.

2018-01-17Class II· MD

American Sugar Refining, Inc.

Sugar Syrup / Bulk / Tanker Truck #1 & 2

Reason: Firm was notified on 12/13/2017 by a customer that their company had found metal on their off loading strainer. The metal was identified to be fine metallic powder and thin strands with 1/32" diameter / steel wool. The firm, upon confirming that the material did come from their Tank Truck #1 filled with Sugar Syrup initiated a recall. The firm has not received any notification of injury or sickness or deaths from consumption by any customers finished goods made with our products.

2018-01-17Class I· CT

Nodine's Smokehouse Inc.

Smoked salmon in 1.5 oz. and 8 oz. packages

Reason: Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

2018-01-17Class I· NJ

Daisy's Bakery Inc.

Daisy s Bakery Inc., Gourmet Concha, 4 oz. / 1 per package, Plastic Bag, 12 units per case

Reason: Daisy s Bakery Inc. has decided to recall Gourmet Concha, 4 oz., because the product is mis-labeled and has an undeclared milk allergen.

2018-01-17Class I· FL

KOTECHA BROTHERS, LLC.

Haldiram's Fresh Paneer Traditional Indian Soft Cottage Cheese, Net Weight 800g (28.2 oz)

Reason: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) collected a sample of Fresh Paneer Traditional Indian Soft Cottage Cheese 100% Vegetarian from a local grocery store that tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The sample was imported by Kotecha Brothers LLC.

2018-01-17Class II· PA

Harrisburg Dairies, Inc

365 brand Egg Nog, Grade A; 1 qt. and 1/2 GAL; and Harrisburg Dairies brand Egg Nog, Grade A; 1/2 GAL, 1 Quart, 16 FL. OZ.

Reason: Dried Egg Yolks was not specifically stated in ingredient statement

2018-01-17Class II· NC

Ingles Markets

Frozen Buttermilk Biscuits 25 oz. bag (12 count) and 44 oz. bag (20 count)

Reason: Tennessee Dept. of Agriculture tested the product which was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

2018-01-17Class II· NC

Ingles Markets

Frozen Southern Style Biscuits; 25 oz. bags (12 count)

Reason: Tennessee Dept. of Agriculture tested the product which was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.