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U.S. Food Recalls in 2019
1,863 recalls reported to the FDA in 2019.
Class I 646Class II 1,148Class III 69
2019-10-23Class II· RI
Northern Fisheries Ltd.
Frozen, raw tuna loins packed in vacuum packages weighing between 5-8 Lbs. each. Packed in cardboard cases (30 Lbs. per case).
Reason: Northern Fisheries Ltd. was notified by two of their customers that they received several consumer complaints from consumers who experienced symptoms of scombroid (histamine) poisoning after consuming tuna steaks distributed by Northern Fisheries Ltd.
2019-10-23Class II· RI
Northern Fisheries Ltd.
Frozen, raw tuna steaks individually packed in 8 oz. vacuum packages. Sold in cardboard cases (10 Lbs. per case).
Reason: Northern Fisheries Ltd. was notified by two of their customers that they each received several consumer complaints from consumers who experienced symptoms of scombroid (histamine) poisoning after consuming tuna steaks and tuna loins distributed by Northern Fisheries Ltd.
2019-10-23Class II· NY
G&C Food Distributors, Inc.
Frozen blackberries, packaged in 16 ounce (454 gram) plastic bags (12 bags per master case). Plastic bags labeled with: PREMIUM QUALITY, KEEP FROZEN, NON-GMO, CORNERSTONE PREMIUM FOODS, Blackberries, GREAT FOR SMOOTHIES, NET WEIGHT 16 OZ. (454g), INGREDIENTS: BLACKBERRIES, GC 1 092 9, PROD. CODE 16924, PROD. OF CHILE, BEST BY 04/2021, UPC 8 55104 00765 9, DISTRIBUTED BY: Cornerstone Premium Foods, Syracuse, NY 13209. Master cases labeled with: 12/1LB BLACKBERRIES, GC 1 092 9, GRADE A, PRODUCT OF CHILE, PRODUCT CODE 16924, BEST BY 04/2021, DISTRIBUTED BY CORNERSTONE PREMIUM FOODS SYRACUSE NY.
Reason: Product is contaminated with norovirus.
2019-10-23Class II· CA
Foremost Foods International, Inc.
Frozen Whole Yellow Tail Fusiler-200 Up
Reason: FDA refused product due to Salmonella were mistakenly distributed to a retail supermarket.
2019-10-23Class II· MA
Friendly Fruit Market dba Sid Wainer & Son
Jansal Valley brand Energize Snack Mix NET WT 5 OZ (142 G) in plastic clamshells, Ingredients: apricots, almonds, banana chips, coconut, cashews, dates, raisins, hazelnuts, pecans, pepitas, walnuts, papaya, pineapple. Contains: almonds, cashews, coconut, hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts.isins, vegetable oil). Contains: peanuts, almonds, cashews, coconut, hazelnuts, walnuts. This product is packaged in a facility that also packages tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy and dairy Distributed Exclusively by Sid Wainer & Son New Bedford, MA 02746 USA JANSALVALLEY.COM UPC: 708152329412
Reason: Products were labeled with incorrect ingredient listing. The ingredients listed on the label include multiple allergens (almonds, cashews, coconut, hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts, peanuts). Label lists allergens that are not actually in the product. Allergens actually present in the product are: peanuts, almonds, cashews, coconut, hazelnuts, walnuts.
2019-10-23Class II· MA
Friendly Fruit Market dba Sid Wainer & Son
Jansal Valley brand Indulgent Snack Mix NET WT 12 OZ (340 G) in plastic clamshells, Ingredients: apricots, almonds, banana chips, coconut, cashews, dates, raisins, hazelnuts, pecans, pepitas, walnuts, papaya, pineapple. Contains: almonds, cashews, soy. This product is packaged in a facility that also packages tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy and dairy Distributed Exclusively by Sid Wainer & Son New Bedford, MA 02746 USA JANSALVALLEY.COM UPC: 708152322901
Reason: Products were labeled with incorrect ingredient listing. The ingredients listed on the label include multiple allergens (almonds, cashews, coconut, hazelnuts, peacans, walnuts, cashews, soy). Label lists allergens that are not actually in the product. Allergens actually present in the product are: almonds, cashews and soy.
2019-10-23Class I· MI
Massey Fish Company
Massey Fish Company Smoked Whitefish Pate, in a refrigerated 8 oz. plastic tub, with UPC number 854656007018
Reason: Samples collected by Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes
2019-10-23Class III· KY
King Bottling, Inc.
Climax Spring Water bottled in 5 gallon, 1 gallon, and 16.9 ounce plastic bottles (12 bottles per case)
Reason: The bottled water contains bromate levels in excess of the 0.010 mg/L FDA standard of quality limit.
2019-10-23Class I· CA
Lyons Magnus, Inc
Dunkin' Mocha Swirl Prepared Exclusively for Dunkin' Brands Canton, MA 02021 Net Contents 64 FL OZ/1.89L Not For Resale
Reason: Product mislabeling; undeclared milk. Caramel swirl was mislabeled as mocha swirl
2019-10-23Class III· CA
CTC Food International Inc
Orchids Dried Mushroom NET WT. 1 oz. (29G) Product of China UPC 0-74601-00947-2 Distributed by CTC Food International, Inc. Richmond, CA 94804
Reason: Undeclared sulfites.
2019-10-23Class II· SC
Gullah Gourmet, Inc.
Nana's Been a Nut Bread NET WT. 11oz/311.74g cloth bag CONTAINS WHEAT AND SOY. MADE ON EQUIPMENT THAT MAKES PRODUCTS CONTAINING WHEAT, EGGS, MILK, SOY AND TREE NUTS. GULLAH BOURMET Inc. CHARLESTON, SC 29407 UPC 6 50305 01045 9
Reason: The product ingredient statement does not list walnuts in the product.
2019-10-23Class III· NY
Arcadia Trading Inc.
Dried Mushroom NET WT: 8oz (227g) Ingredients: Mushroom Distributed By: Arcadia Trading Inc. Brooklyn, NY 11211. USA Product of China UPC: 791804603091
Reason: Product contains undeclared sulfites.
2019-10-16Class I· MI
Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC.
Premo and Fresh Grab brands Tuna Salad, refrigerated 5 oz. wheat bread wedge cut sandwich, with UPC 612510002049
Reason: FDA environmental sampling returned a positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes.
2019-10-16Class I· MI
Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC.
Premo and Fresh Grab brands Egg Salad, refrigerated 5 oz. wheat bread wedge cut sandwich, with UPC 612510002025
Reason: FDA environmental sampling returned a positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes.
2019-10-16Class I· MI
Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC.
Premo and Fresh Grab brands Chicken Salad, refrigerated 5 oz. wheat bread wedge cut sandwich, with UPC 612510002032
Reason: FDA environmental sampling returned a positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes.
2019-10-16Class I· MI
Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC.
Fresh Grab brand Turkey No Cheese, refrigerated 5 oz. wheat bread wedge cut sandwich, with UPC 612510002100
Reason: FDA environmental sampling returned a positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes.
2019-10-16Class I· MI
Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC.
Fresh Grab brand Ham & Cheese, refrigerated 5 oz. wheat bread wedge cut sandwich, with UPC 612510002001
Reason: FDA environmental sampling returned a positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes.
2019-10-16Class I· MI
Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC.
Premo brand Bologna & Cheese Wedge, refrigerated 5 oz. wedge cut sandwich, UPC 612510093306.
Reason: FDA environmental sampling returned a positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes.
2019-10-16Class I· NC
Sara Lee Frozen Bakery
Chef Pierre ¿ SMALL WHOLE GRAIN BANANA MUFFINS NET WT 12 LB (5.44kg) 4 TRAYS/24/2 oz WHOLE GRAIN BANANA MUFFINS KEEP FROZEN CONTAINS WHEAT, EGGS DISTRIBUTED BY TYSON FOOD SERVICE SPRINGDALE, AR 72765-2020 UPC (01) 1 00 32100 08896 8
Reason: The firm was notified from a consumer of foreign material in the product. After examination they discovered that the foreign material was "tree nut".
2019-10-16Class I· VT
Consider Bardwell Farm, LLC
Consider Bardwell Farm brand Experience Handmade Cow Cheese - Ingredients Pasteurized Cow Milk, Cultures, Sea Salt - 0.75 lb Square - Consider Bardwell Farm, LLC 133 RTE. 153 W.Pawlet, Vermont 05775
Reason: Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2019-10-16Class I· VT
Consider Bardwell Farm, LLC
Consider Bardwell Farm brand Dorset Handmade Cow Cheese - Ingredients Raw Cow Milk, Cultures, Salt, Microbial Rennet - 2.5 lb Wheel - Consider Bardwell Farm, LLC 133 RTE. 153 W.Pawlet, Vermont 05775
Reason: Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2019-10-16Class I· VT
Consider Bardwell Farm, LLC
Consider Bardwell Farm brand Slyboro Handmade Goat Cheese - Ingredients Raw Goat Milk, Cultures, Salt, Microbial Rennet - 2 lb Wheel - Consider Bardwell Farm, LLC 133 RTE. 153 W.Pawlet, Vermont 05775
Reason: Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2019-10-16Class II· CA
Vinh Sanh Trading Corp
Tep Say Crispy Tiny Shrimp Snack, Net Wt. 7 oz. in plastic jar UPC 7 37483 77926 9 Distributed By: First World Trading Corp. Fremont, California Tel: (510) 683-8778
Reason: Undeclared sulfites.
2019-10-16Class II· GA
Diamond Crystal Brands Inc
Gridestone Cafe Swiss Style Cocoa Mix, Net Wt. 32 OZ (2 lb) 907 g, Distributed by Performance Food Group, Richmond, VA packaged 12 boxes per case.
Reason: Products were made with a cocoa powder that contained soy lecithin but soy was not declared on the label.
2019-10-16Class II· GA
Diamond Crystal Brands Inc
Chef's Companion Instant Chocolate Mousse Mix Net Wt. 1 lb 14 oz (851 g), Dist by Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc. Savannah, GA packaged 8 boxes per case.
Reason: Products were made with a cocoa powder that contained soy lecithin but soy was not declared on the label.
2019-10-16Class II· GA
Diamond Crystal Brands Inc
Madrona Market Delicatessen Hot Cocoa Mix, Net Wt. 2 lb (907 g), Distributed by Food Services of America, Inc. Scottsdale, AZ packaged 6 boxes per case.
Reason: Products were made with a cocoa powder that contained soy lecithin but soy was not declared on the label.
2019-10-16Class II· CA
SONORA MILLS FOODS INC DBA POPCH
Popchips Variety Pack of Sea Salt, BBQ and Sour Cream and Onion Potato Popped Chips; 8 oz. bag UPC: 0 82666 94002 9
Reason: Some batches of PopChips may contain gluten levels that exceed the firms specification.
2019-10-16Class II· CA
SONORA MILLS FOODS INC DBA POPCH
Popchips Sea Salt & Vinegar Potato Popped Chips; 5 oz. bag; 85 g bag - Canada UPC: 0 82666 50050 6 - 5 oz. UPC: 0 82666 71240 4 - 85 g Safeway brand: 5 oz. bag; UPC: 0 21130 29543 2
Reason: Some batches of PopChips may contain gluten levels that exceed the firms specification.
2019-10-16Class II· CA
SONORA MILLS FOODS INC DBA POPCH
Popchips Sour Cream & Onion Potato Popped Chips; 5 oz. bag and 8 oz. bag UPC: 0 82666 50070 4 - 5 oz. 0 82666 77700 7 - 8 oz.
Reason: Some batches of PopChips may contain gluten levels that exceed the firms specification.
2019-10-16Class II· CA
SONORA MILLS FOODS INC DBA POPCH
Popchips Sea Salt Potato Popped Chips; 5 oz. bag, 0.8 oz. bag UPC: 0 82666 50080 3 - 5 oz. ; UPC: 0 82666 71100 1 - 8 oz.
Reason: Some batches of PopChips may contain gluten levels that exceed the firms specification.
2019-10-16Class II· FL
MOWI USA, LLC
MOWI brand. Whole, head-on gutted farmed, fresh Atlantic Salmon packed with ice inside Styrofoam coolers. Each cooler weighs approximately 47 lbs.
Reason: Farmed Fresh Atlantic Salmon has potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2019-10-16Class II· N/A
Lion Foods
Greenland All Natural Gourmet Crispy Fried Onions NET WT 400g UPC 5415685068 packaged in foil bag then carton; Chirag Gourmet Crispy Fried Onion Net Weight 400 Grams/14 oz. UPC 6421832035 packaged in foil bag then carton
Reason: Potential metal contamination
2019-10-16Class III· CA
Wismettac Asian Foods, INC
Nori Ajitsuke 100P SK 8.81 oz. (250 g) UPC 074410528288 Item #52818
Reason: Incorrect seafood species listings on product label; product contains skipjack tuna (fish) and krill (shellfish).
2019-10-16Class II· IL
Abbott Laboratories
Abbott Calcilo XD, Low-calcium Vitamin D-Free Infant formula with iron, powder in a 13.2 oz. can, with 6 cans per case.
Reason: Off color and odor. Compromised can seam due to product (powder) in the seam, this poor seal potentially allowed air into the container.
2019-10-16Class II· NY
STARK INC.
Ritter Sport KAFFEESPLITTER Chocolate with caramelized coffee beans; Net Weight: 3.5oz / 100g; Ingredients: sugar, cocoa mass, caramelized pieces of coffee beans (sugar, coffee (roasted) (4%), sunflower oil), cocoa butter, butter pure fat, emulsifier: lecithin (soy) May contain traces of peanuts, nuts, and egg. Manufactured by Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG D-71111 Waldenbuch, Deutschland Product of Germany UPC: 000417 927002
Reason: Product contains undeclared milk.
2019-10-16Class II· IN
weaver fundraising
Trail's End Chocolatey Carmel Crunch, in 15oz fundraiser tin, distributed in six count wholesale cases marked as ACP Caramel Corn w/almonds.
Reason: undeclared almonds, cashews, and pecans
2019-10-16Class II· ND
Fetting's Frozen Foods LLC
Fetting's Family Breads, White Bread, 4-1 lb. loaves. Net Wt. 4 lbs. (1.81 kg) UPC code 75812-79216
Reason: White Bread 4-1 lb. loaves may contain a foreign object.
2019-10-09Class II· OR
Whole Flower Farms LLC
Peppermint Brownie, net wt. 2 oz. The product was distributed frozen and has a 5-day shelf life after being defrosted at the stores. The label is read in parts: "***Peppermint Brownie*** Ingredients: Evaporated cane juice, sunflower oil, almond milk, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, sorghum flour, tapioca flour, flax meal, vanilla, peppermint extract, baking powder, salt ***Gluten-Free ***Vegan Foods ***Made by: Whole Flower Farms 29190 hwy 34 Corvallis, OR***".
Reason: Peppermint Brownie product is recalled due to undeclared soy lecithin.
2019-10-09Class II· OR
Whole Flower Farms LLC
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie, net wt. 2 oz. The product was distributed frozen and has a 5-day shelf life after being defrosted at the stores. The label is read in parts: "***Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie***Ingredients: Brown sugar, sunflower oil, almond milk, flax, vanilla, sorghum flour, tapioca flour, white rice flour, baking soda, salt, gluten-free oats, chocolate chips***Gluten-Free ***Vegan Foods ***Made by: Whole Flower Farms 29190 hwy 34 Corvallis, OR***".
Reason: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie product is recalled due to undeclared soy lecithin.
2019-10-09Class II· OR
Whole Flower Farms LLC
Fudge Brownie Cookie, net wt. 2 oz. The product was distributed frozen and has a 5-day shelf life after being defrosted at the stores. The label is read in parts: "***Fudge Brownie Cookie*** Ingredients: Evaporated cane juice, sunflower oil, almond milk, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, sorhgum flour, tapioca flour, flax meal, vanilla, baking powder, salt***Gluten-Free ***Vegan Foods ***Made by: Whole Flower Farms 29190 hwy 34 Corvallis, OR***".
Reason: Fudge Brownie Cookie product is recalled due to undeclared soy lecithin.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.