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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
2019-05-08Class II· CA
Rice Valley
Rice Valley Ready Cooked Noodles and Instant Noodles, Net Wt, 14 oz. plastic bag - Perishable, Keep Refrigerate UPC 9 92320 40305 3, UPC: 9 9230 40301 5 Made in USA Rice Valley Foods Company, San Francisco, CA 94124
Reason: FDA inspection at the facility found that the firm was using Yellow 5 & 6 which were not declared on product labeling.
2019-05-08Class II· WA
Lamb Weston BSW LLC
Lamb s Supreme Potato Tater Puffs, item # H30, packaged in 5-pound unprinted KRAFT paper bags, 6 bags to a case, sold as a foodservice item. UPC 1 00 44979 00830 5. The case label is read in parts: "***LAMB'S SUPREME TATER PUFFS***FROZEN POTATOES***6/5 LB BAGS***Produced by Lamb Weston, 8701 W. Gage Blvd. Kennewick, WA***".
Reason: Formed Potato Tater Puffs (H30 s), sold as a foodservice item, are recalled due to contamination with plastic object.
2019-05-08Class II· CA
Harmless Harvest Inc.
Harmless Harvest Dairy-Free Yogurt Drink; Cultured Coconut Drink; Probiotic Mango. 8 fl. oz. plastic bottle; UPC 859078-002993
Reason: Firm is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Harmless Harvests Dairy-Free Yogurt Drink beverages after identifying a possible packaging defect that may result in premature spoilage
2019-05-08Class II· CA
Harmless Harvest Inc.
Harmless Harvest Dairy-Free Yogurt Drink; Cultured Coconut Drink: Probiotic Blueberry. 8 fl. oz. plastic bottle; UPC 859078-002986
Reason: Firm is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Harmless Harvests Dairy-Free Yogurt Drink beverages after identifying a possible packaging defect that may result in premature spoilage
2019-05-08Class II· CA
Harmless Harvest Inc.
Harmless Harvest Dairy-Free Yogurt Drink; Cultured Coconut Drink - Probiotic Strawberry. 8 fl. oz. plastic bottle; UPC 859078-002979
Reason: Firm is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Harmless Harvests Dairy-Free Yogurt Drink beverages after identifying a possible packaging defect that may result in premature spoilage
2019-05-08Class II· CA
Harmless Harvest Inc.
Harmless Harvest Dairy-Free Yogurt Drink; Cultured Coconut Drink; Probiotic Original Unsweetened. 8 fl. oz. plastic bottle; UPC 859078-002962 USDA Organic
Reason: Firm is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Harmless Harvest s Dairy-Free Yogurt Drink beverages after identifying a possible packaging defect that may result in premature spoilage
2019-05-08Class II· N/A
Frial SAS
Trader Joe's Saucy Scallops with Mushrooms, NET Wt. 16 oz. (1 LB) 454 g UPC 0093 0390 24 units per case Product of France Dist. and sold exclusively by: Trader Joe's Monrovia, CA 91016
Reason: Scallop flavor used in the product contains low levels of crustaceans (1 ppm) that is not listed on the product label.
2019-05-08Class II· OH
Fannie May Confections Brands, Inc
Fannie May Pixies , Caramel and Pecan Clusters covered in Milk Chocolate 14 oz. Box - 12 units per case
Reason: The products outer holiday wrap has an information panel that is incorrect. The information panel does not declare that pecans are in product. The actual box under wrapping correctly declares that pecans are in the product.
2019-05-08Class II· PA
Tom Sturgis Pretzels, Inc.
Little Ones Pretzels¿ 4.5lb, 1 polyethylene bag per corrugated container .
Reason: The box has in it a pretzel containing a milk allergen that was packaged in a box labeled for a pretzel that does not contain a milk allergen. Mislabeled product.
2019-05-08Class II· NJ
Caesar's Pasta, LLC
Caesars Sweet Potato Ravioli Samples
Reason: A sub-ingredient of the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes or Salmonella.
2019-05-08Class II· NJ
Caesar's Pasta, LLC
BEECHERS GLUTEN FREE KALE AND RICE GARTIN, Net wt. 20 Oz. (1lb. 4.0 oz ) 567 g / 9 cartons/case
Reason: A sub-ingredient of the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes or Salmonella.
2019-05-08Class II· IA
Iowa Corn Processors
Yellow Corn Flour #600 Unenriched, packaged in bulk and 50 lb bags
Reason: Product could contain foreign objects (pliable blue plastic)
2019-05-08Class II· IA
Iowa Corn Processors
Yellow Corn Flour #620, Unenriched, packaged in bulk and 50 lb bags
Reason: Product could contain foreign objects (pliable blue plastic)
2019-05-08Class I· OH
Yost Foods, Inc
Aji Amarillo Paste, in 40 lb buckets.
Reason: Product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
2019-05-08Class II· NY
Kingston Pharma LLC
DG health NATURALS For Infants 2+ Months+ baby Cough Syrup + Mucus, Natural Grape Flavor, 2 FL OZ (59 mL), UPC: 8 54954 00250 0, Product Code: 003
Reason: Microbial contamination with Bacillius circulans and Bacillus cereus / thuringiensis / mycoides.
2019-05-01Class I· N/A
Societe Fromagere de la Brie
Formagere de la Brie, Brie de Brie
Reason: The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2019-05-01Class I· N/A
Societe Fromagere de la Brie
Formagere de la Brie FORMAGE FRANCAIS l'Explorateur, packaged in a plastic container, in 100g, 250g - UPC: 3 390010004080, and 1kg packages.
Reason: The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2019-05-01Class I· PA
Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc.
Chips & Chocolate, A layered dessert with chocolate mousse layer on the bottom, with a white whipped topping layer on top topped with chocolate chips, 5 lb. tray, UPC Code 010742015408
Reason: Products potentially contaminated with Salmonella.
2019-05-01Class II· OR
Gianni's Fine Food
Blue cheese & toasted walnut garlic balsamic vinaigrette, packaged in 6.3-fl. oz. glass bottle. The label is read in parts: "***Ingredients: balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, roasted walnuts, blue cheese crumbles, salt, pepper***giannisfinefoods.com***".
Reason: Product's ingredients statement declared cheese but label did not declare milk.
2019-05-01Class II· FL
Traders West Inc
Samira Food Products Vegeterian 100% Soy Chunk, Net Wt. 8oz
Reason: Failure to declare sulfites.
2019-05-01Class II· CO
Mineralife LLC
Trace Minerals Dietary Supplement , 16.2 fl oz (480 mL) bottles, Packaged in dark blue plastic bottles, For freshness, keep refrigerated after opening
Reason: The dietary supplement product is potentially contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa
2019-05-01Class I· WI
Denali Ingredients LLC
Banana Puddin Base, item # 70 0559-1034, in 5 gallon plastic pail. Net Wt: 48 LBS. Ice Cream Flavoring. Store Refrigerated (35-45F) at all times. Denali Ingredients LLC, 2400 S. Calhoun Rd, New Berlin, WI 53151
Reason: Banana Puddin Base contains an undeclared egg sub-ingredient.
2019-05-01Class I· SC
The CF Sauer Company
MONARCH SOUTHERN BARBECUE SAUCE MADE WITH MUSTARD NET 128 FL OZ(1 GAL) 3.78L INGREDIENTS: WATER, HIGH FRUTOSE CORN SRYUP, SUGAR, TOMATO PASTE, DISTILLED AND CIDER VINEGAR, SALT ***DISTRIBUTED BY/DISTRIBUIDO POR US FOODS, INC., ROSEMOUNT, IL 60015 UPC 7 58108 60016 4
Reason: Monarch Southern BBQ contains soy and wheat. The firm had labels that properly described the product as Monarch Southern BBQ, but did not have the correct UPC, nutrition panel, ingredient statement or allergen declaration.
2019-05-01Class II· WI
American Pasteurization Company, LLC
Mediterranean Brands Callaloo Greens, Product 6017. Net Weight 15.0 lbs (6.90 Kgs). Keep Frozen. Manufactured for: MBI, Glenview, IL 60025
Reason: Callaloo Greens are being recalled due to potential contamination with foreign material (plastic).
2019-05-01Class II· CA
Patagonia Provisions Inc
Patagonia Provisions Savory Seeds Variety Pack; Classic Barbecue, Chipolte Lime, Mellow Curry 1 oz. poly-film pouches, 12 packages per case Vegan, Gluten Free Distributed by Patagonia Provisions, Inc. Sausalito, CA
Reason: Products are labeled gluten free but have been found to contain gluten in excess of 20 ppm in finished products.
2019-05-01Class II· CA
Patagonia Provisions Inc
Patagonia Provisions Chipotle Lime Savory Seeds; 1 oz. poly-film pouches. 12 pouches per case Vegan, Gluten Free Distributed by Patagonia Provisions, Inc. Sausalito, CA
Reason: Products are labeled gluten free but have been found to contain gluten in excess of 20 ppm in finished products.
2019-05-01Class II· CA
Patagonia Provisions Inc
Patagonia Provisions Mellow Curry Savory Seeds; 1 oz. poly-film pouches. 12 pouches per case Vegan, Gluten Free Distributed by Patagonia Provisions, Inc. Sausalito, CA
Reason: Products are labeled gluten free but have been found to contain gluten in excess of 20 ppm in finished products.
2019-05-01Class II· CA
Patagonia Provisions Inc
Patagonia Provisions Classic Barbecue Savory Seeds; 1 oz. poly-film pouches. 12 units per case Vegan, Gluten Free Distributed by Patagonia Provisions, Inc. Sausalito, CA
Reason: Products are labeled gluten free but have been found to contain gluten in excess of 20 ppm in finished products.
2019-04-24Class II· IL
ConAgra Foods, INc.
Hunts Tomato Paste No Salt Added 6 ounce cans, 12 per wholesale tray Can UPC: 2700038807 Tray UPC: 2700038809
Reason: Mold. This situation is due to potential damage to the cans.
2019-04-24Class II· CT
Cays LLC
Addback Tablet Dietary Supplement 60 tablets per 190cc Oblong WHDPE bottle Net Wet: 85gm (60 tablet wt) UPC- 0651536124526 Firm name Prevent D Labs Division of CAYS, LLC Southington, CT
Reason: Undeclared coating ingredients: HPMC, Triacetin, Titanium Dioxide, FD & C Yellow # 5, FD & C Yellow # 6, FD & C Blue # 1. In addition, the label states Silicon Dioxide, which is not part of the formulation
2019-04-24Class III· IL
Wholesome Treats, Inc.
Breads from Anna Classic Herb Bread Mix 19oz, carton
Reason: Undeclared flaxseed. Flaxseed was used in the products but is not listed on the product labels.
2019-04-24Class III· IL
Wholesome Treats, Inc.
Breads from Anna Dairy & Corn Free Bread Mix 19oz, carton
Reason: Undeclared flaxseed. Flaxseed was used in the products but is not listed on the product labels.
2019-04-24Class III· IL
Wholesome Treats, Inc.
Breads from Anna Yeast Free Bread Mix 18.1oz, carton
Reason: Undeclared flaxseed. Flaxseed was used in the products but is not listed on the product labels.
2019-04-24Class III· IL
Wholesome Treats, Inc.
Breads from Anna Banana Bread Mix 14oz, carton
Reason: Undeclared flaxseed. Flaxseed was used in the products but is not listed on the product labels.
2019-04-24Class III· IL
Wholesome Treats, Inc.
Breads from Anna Black Bean Brownie Mix 14oz, carton
Reason: Undeclared flaxseed. Flaxseed was used in the products but is not listed on the product labels.
2019-04-24Class II· MA
Boston Salads & Provisions Co., Inc.
Edamame Salad sold under the following labels: BOSTON SALADS Prepared Foods EDAMAME SALAD NET WT 5lb. KEEP REFRIGERATED AT 32-38 DEGREE FAHRENHEIT UPC 10611140153166; and Sensational EDAMAME SALAD NET WT WEIGHT 5 lb KEEP REFRIGERATED AT 32-40 DEGREES UPC 10022878100245
Reason: Possible metal fragment contamination.
2019-04-24Class I· TX
LITTLE RED ROOSTER COMPANY
NadaMoo! Strawberry Cheesecake Non-Dairy Frozen-Dessert 16 ounce/pint packaged in a carton
Reason: Undeclared almonds
2019-04-24Class III· NY
Pepsico Inc
Diet Pepsi, Classic Diet Pepsi Taste; 12 fl. oz. cans; Sold in 6,12, 20, 24 and 36-packs 12-Pack UPC: 0 12000 17186 4: 20-Pack UPC: 0 12000 17184 0: 24-Pack Cube UPC: 0 12000 17185 7: 24-Pack Slab UPC: 0 12000 17178 9: 36-Pack UPC: 1 12000 17180 2
Reason: The outer case indicates that the product contains Aspartame; however, the wrap on the individual cans state that the product is Aspartame free.
2019-04-17Class I· WA
Theo Chocolate Inc
Sea Salt 70% Dark Chocolate 3 oz. bars, wrapped in foil and paper wrapper, brand Theo Chocolate, UPC 8 74492 00325 8. The Sea Salt 70% Dark Chocolate 3 oz. bar's label is read in part: "***Sea Salt 70% Dark Chocolate *** Ingredients: Cocoa Beans, Cane Sugar, Sea Salt, Ground Vanilla Bean *** Allergy Information: Manufactured on shared equipment with products containing milk, eggs, wheat, peanuts & tree nuts ***". These Sea Salt 70% Dark Chocolate 3 oz. bars are packed in the MASTER CASE that is labeled as: Salted Toffee 55% Dark Chocolate, 3092529 BEST BY 1/2020, Time Stamp 05:00 - 08:15, UPC 20874492003818. These Sea Salt 70% Dark Chocolate are packed in the INNER CASE that is labeled as: Salted Toffee 55% Dark Chocolate, 3092529 BEST BY 1/2020, Time Stamp 05:00 - 08:15, UPC 10874492003811. ***The Salted Toffee 55% Dark Chocolate individual 3 oz bars (UPC 8 74492 00381 4) are labeled CORRECTLY and not subject to this recall.
Reason: Theo Chocolate Sea Salt 70% Dark Chocolate Bar is recalled due to undeclared milk.
2019-04-17Class II· CO
GOOD KARMA FOODS INC
PL Trader Joe Natural Creamer - Vanilla 12/32oz, Plastic bottle, Distributed by Good Karma Foods, Inc. with manufacturing at Shamrock Foods at Phoenix, AZ., Keep refrigerated
Reason: Product was recalled due to undeclared milk. The Contains statement does not list milk as an ingredient.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.