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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
2019-12-11Class II· OH
Givaudan Flavours Corp
Nat Bacon (smoky) Flavor WONF, 45kg in each 15 gallon blue HDPE drum, UPC: 20356152609
Reason: Metal material in raw ingredient used during production of liquid flavor product
2019-12-11Class II· OH
Givaudan Flavours Corp
Nat Cashew Flavor Type, 11.34 kg in each 4.2 gallon blue HDPE jerri-can, UPC: 20355428593
Reason: Metal material in raw ingredient used during production of liquid flavor product
2019-12-11Class I· OK
Vinyard Fruit & Vegetable Co., Inc.
80003 Broccoli Chedder Pasta Salad Kit 2/2.8125 LBS Distributed by: Fresh Creative Foods, Vista CA 92081 packaged in plastic flexible bags
Reason: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2019-12-11Class I· OK
Vinyard Fruit & Vegetable Co., Inc.
3536 Mix, Joseppi's Vegetable (5LB) and 3535 Mix, Joseppi's Vegetable 4/5# Ingredients: Zucchini - Carrot - Yellow Squash - Broccoli - Red Onion packaged in plastic flexible bags
Reason: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2019-12-11Class I· OK
Vinyard Fruit & Vegetable Co., Inc.
3570 Mix, TEDs Vegetable 4/5# Ingredients: Broccoli - Carrot - Zucchini - Yellow Squash packaged in plastic flexible bags
Reason: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2019-12-11Class I· OK
Vinyard Fruit & Vegetable Co., Inc.
3582 Mix, Red Dragon Blend (5LB) Ingredients: Carrot - Red Pepper - Red Onion - Snow Pea - Broccoli packaged in plastic flexible bags
Reason: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2019-12-11Class I· OK
Vinyard Fruit & Vegetable Co., Inc.
7109 Veg Kit, (Broc, Caul, Carr, Cele) 4/3# packaged in plastic flexible bags
Reason: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2019-12-11Class I· OK
Vinyard Fruit & Vegetable Co., Inc.
3512 CALIFORNIA MEDLEY packaged in plastic flexible bags
Reason: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2019-12-11Class I· OK
Vinyard Fruit & Vegetable Co., Inc.
3021 BROCCOLI FLORETS 3LB; 3026 BROCCOLI DICED 5LB; 3029 BROCCOLI FLORETS 4/3#; 3023 BROCCOLI STIR FRY CUT 4/3# all packaged in plastic flexible bags
Reason: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2019-12-11Class II· CA
Frog Hollow Farm
Frog Hollow Holiday Fruitcake Incorrect ingredients: Organic butter, organic flour, organic sugar, organic eggs, molasses, candied orange peel, rum, dried plums, organic dried peaches. Correct label: organic butter, organic flour, organic sugar, organic eggs, organic walnuts, molasses, candied orange peel, rum, organic dried plums, organic dried peaches, organic milk, salt, baking soda, cinnamon.
Reason: Customer alerted firm that walnuts were listed on the web page but not in the ingredient label
2019-12-11Class II· OR
Honey Heaven Wholesale Inc
Hummingbird Wholesale Organic Chia Seeds, SD120-5#, packaged in a clear plastic bag with a while label, net wt. 5 lbs. No UPC code.
Reason: Seven inch by three quarter inch metal bar was found in a 25# bag of Organic Chia seed when product was being repacked into 5# bags. Metal bar had a jagged edge, with a metal flake loosely attached. There is a possibility that there may have been additional metal flakes that would not be easily seen by consumers.
2019-12-11Class II· IL
Fortune International, LLC DBA Fortune Fish & Gourmet LLC
Fortune Fish & Gourmet fresh Atlantic salmon, whole, filleted, and filleted without belly sold by weight in cardboard box with ice
Reason: Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2019-12-11Class II· WA
Amazon
Amazon Meal Kit Veggie Quinoa Bowl with Spiced Garbanzo Beans, Net weight: 3 pounds 2 ounces. UPC: 842379110078. Amazon Meal Kit Veggie Quinoa Bowl with Spiced Garbanzo Beans contains a recipe card that includes cooking instructions.
Reason: Amazon Meal Kit Veggie Quinoa Bowl with Spiced Garbanzo Beans is recalled due to potential contamination by Listeria monocytogenes.
2019-12-11Class II· WA
Amazon
Amazon Go Tzatziki Dip with Veggies, refrigerated. Net weight: 6.2 ounces. UPC: 8 42379 12607 9.
Reason: Amazon Go Tzatziki Dip with Veggies is recalled due to potential contamination by Listeria monocytogenes.
2019-12-11Class II· WA
Amazon
Amazon Go Vegan Hummus Veggies - Hummus Dip with Veggies, Net weight: 6.2 ounces. UPC: 8 42379 12606 2.
Reason: Amazon Go Vegan Hummus Veggie product is recalled due to potential contamination by Listeria monocytogenes.
2019-12-11Class II· PR
GH IMPORTS, INC
Onion Minced: 16-40 Mesh, Net Weight: 24/kg/52.91lbs, Manufacturing Date: May, 2019, Country of Origin: China, Manufactured for GH Imports Inc.
Reason: Customer notified firm of a metal filament found in a package of minced onion product.
2019-12-11Class I· ME
Mill Stream Corp.
Sullivan Harbor Farm Smokehouse Refrigerated, Ready-to-Eat, Cold Smoked Salmon in vacuum packaging (4 oz., 8 oz., 1 lb., 2 lb., and whole sides).
Reason: Low water phase salt.
2019-12-04Class I· MN
Taher, Inc.
Fresh Seasons, Fresh Veggie & Ranch Cup, 7.5 ounces, packaged in a plastic 12 ounce cup
Reason: The Fresh Seasons, Fresh Veggie & Ranch Cup is being recalled because it contains cauliflower that was recalled by Mann Packing Co., Inc. because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This recall is connected to a voluntary recall of vegetable products announced by Mann Packing Co., Inc. on November 3 after they were notified by the Food and Drug Administration and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency of potential contamination.
2019-12-04Class I· MI
Massey Fish Company
Massey Fish Company Smoked Lake Trout pate in 8oz clear plastic tub
Reason: product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes
2019-12-04Class I· MI
Massey Fish Company
Massey Fish Company Smoked salmon pate in 8oz clear plastic tub
Reason: product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes
2019-12-04Class III· TX
Whole Foods Market
365 Everyday Value Organic Instant Oatmeal Maple and Brown Sugar Pecan With Other Natural Flavors UPC 9948247977 NET WT 2.3 OZ. microwaveable cups cold individually
Reason: Undeclared allergens (wheat).
2019-12-04Class II· CO
Lift Chocolate, LLC
Boulder Chocolate Maple Pear Brandy Flambe Truffles, 2.6 oz, packed in plastic box, 4/pkg., 6 pkgs/case
Reason: Boulder Chocolate Maple Pear Brandy Flambe Truffles are recalled due to the presence of internal mold.
2019-12-04Class I· MI
NORTH BAY PRODUCE INC.
North Bay Produce brand McIntosh, Honeycrisp, Jonathan, Fuji, Jonamac and Red Delicious apples sold in 2 lbs and 3 lbs plastic bags, white paper quarter peck bags, half peck clear plastic tote bags, 600lb bulk, and individually from retailers display trays.
Reason: potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2019-12-04Class II· CA
Renaissance Food Group, LLC
Kroger Stir Fry Blend 16 oz. UPC 82676618487
Reason: Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2019-12-04Class II· CA
Renaissance Food Group, LLC
Kroger Mushroom Stir Fry Blend 10 oz. UPC 82676618482
Reason: Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
2019-12-04Class III· CA
Merical, LLC
Leader Advanced Probiotic with 6 Probiotic Strains and 20 billion Live Cultures. 30 capsules Item Number: CARD40359, Product Number: 907019, UPC Code: 096295136654
Reason: Incorrect Probiotic blend indicated in the Supplemental Facts Panel on product label.
2019-12-04Class II· NJ
GOYA FOODS INC.
GOYA FRUTA Tamarillo WHOLE - Tomate de Arbol Net weight / number of units per package: 14 ounces / About 6 pieces of fruit per bag, Package type: Plastic bag / Units per case if applicable: 8
Reason: The product tested positive for residual pesticides that are not approved for use in this commodity.
2019-12-04Class II· UT
Water Gardens Confections LLC
Ready to eat Pip Pop Movie Theater Popcorn packaged in 24 oz. laminated plastic zip pouch bag, 6 per case, UPC 004117281119; Made in Orem, Utah. Manufactured for Associated Foods Stores, Salt Lake City, UT 84119. Small sticker label in each bag bears exp date and lot/batch code.
Reason: Foreign material determined to be part of packaging was found in 24 oz. bags of Pip Pop Movie Theater Popcorn produced on multiple dates.
2019-12-04Class III· OR
United States Bakery Corp
Great Value Old Fashioned Glazed Donuts packaged in a paperboard box with cellophane window and each box contains 6 donuts. Net Wt. per box: 12 oz. (340 g). UPC on retail box: 0 78742 30711 4. DISTRIBUTED BY: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716. Each master case contains 9/12 oz. boxes of Great Value Old Fashioned Glazed Donuts.
Reason: Great Value Old Fashioned Glazed Donuts are recalled because packaging glue inside the box was found.
2019-12-04Class II· NE
Beatrice Bakery Co
Nut Bread Net Wt. 16 oz (454 g), Maufactured by Beatrice Bakery Co, Beatrice, NE.
Reason: Nut bread show growth of mold before their best by dates
2019-12-04Class III· OH
Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc
Prima Della Delicatessen Pasteurized Process Sharp American Cheese, white, 2 - 5lb loaves per case.
Reason: 5 lb. loaves of cheese may contain metal foreign material.
2019-12-04Class III· OH
Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc
Pasteurized Process American Cheese, white, 2 - 5lb loaves per case. Brands as follows: 1) ingles; 2) Publix Deli; 3) Primo Taglio Classics; 4) Tropical
Reason: 5 lb. loaves of cheese may contain metal foreign material.
2019-12-04Class III· OH
Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc
Pasteurized Process American Cheese, white, 6 - 5lb loaves per case. Brands as follows: 1) Delicatessan Quality; 2) Primo Taglio Classics; 3) Best Yet; 4) Market 32; 5) Black Bear; 6) ShopRite
Reason: 5 lb. loaves of cheese may contain metal foreign material.
2019-12-04Class III· OH
Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc
Pasteurized Process American Cheese, yellow, 6 - 5lb loaves per case. Brands as follows: 1) Delicatessan Quality; 2) John F. Martin & Sons; 3) Best Yet; 4) Market 32; 5) Black Bear; 6) ShopRite
Reason: 5 lb. loaves of cheese may contain metal foreign material.
2019-12-04Class III· OH
Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc
Pasteurized Process American Cheese, yellow, 6 - 5lb loaves per case. Brands as follows: 1) Wegmans; 2) Market Basket; 3) Cabot; 4) Field; 5) Foodtown; 6) Hannaford
Reason: 5 lb. loaves of cheese may contain metal foreign material.
2019-12-04Class III· OH
Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc
Pasteurized Process American Cheese, white, 6 - 5lb loaves per case. Brands as follows: 1) Foodtown; 2) Hannaford; 3) Wegmans
Reason: 5 lb. loaves of cheese may contain metal foreign material.
2019-11-27Class II· TN
Basic Reset Inc.
Dino Min, 60 capsules per plastic bottle, SKU: 100-1C
Reason: Products do not conform to Dietary Supplement CGMP regulations.
2019-11-27Class I· MN
Russ Davis Wholesale, Inc.
Veggie Blend with Dill Dip, 12 oz, in plastic container. Brands: Crazy Fresh, Quick&Easy, or Plain Label.
Reason: Products are being recalled because they may have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2019-11-27Class II· MN
Russ Davis Wholesale, Inc.
Steaming Vegetables, 5 lbs, packaged with a small generic white label on a plastic bag for foodservice use.
Reason: Products are being recalled because they may have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2019-11-27Class I· MN
Russ Davis Wholesale, Inc.
Stir Fry mix with cabbage, 12 oz, packaged in a plastic bag with a large white generic label.
Reason: Products are being recalled because they may have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.