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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
2019-11-13Class I· CA
Azuma Foods International Inc USA
Teriyaki Grilled Calamari, (Grilled Squid with Teriyaki Sauce) Product # 51100; not for retail 10pkg/2.2 lbs. (1kg)/case Distributed by: Azuma Foods International, Inc., USA, Hayward, CA 94545 Product of Thailand
Reason: Direct Account randomly tested two products with presumptive positive results for Listeria monocytogenes.
2019-11-13Class I· CA
Azuma Foods International Inc USA
Frozen Ika Popo (Sugata Yaki); Product # 51106 16 pkg/0.46 lbs (210g)/case
Reason: Direct Account randomly tested two products with presumptive positive results for Listeria monocytogenes.
2019-11-13Class II· FL
ALFA INTERNATIONAL SEAFOOD INC
Full Moon Fish Tuna Steaks, Skinless, Boneless, IVP, Size: 8 oz, Net Weight 5 lbs
Reason: The firm initiated the recall due to incorrect information on the label. The product label lists an incorrect manufacturer number, pack date, and expiration date.
2019-11-13Class II· FL
Citrus World, Inc.
Disney Donald Duck Kiwi Strawberry Flavored Four Juice Cocktail 20 OZ
Reason: Kiwi Strawberry flavored juice beverage has the potential to be contaminated with mold
2019-11-13Class II· TN
Dollar General Corporation
Sweet Smiles brand Select Dark Chocolate with Orange Peel Bar in 3.5 oz. foil wrapper packaging.
Reason: Possible undeclared milk allergen in product.
2019-11-13Class II· IA
Pride of Iowa Sandwiches, Inc.
J. BOS Vending Service Monster Cheeseburger on Brioche, Net Wt. 8.5 oz individually wrapped in plastic, packaged 24 count per case.
Reason: The firm received a recall notice for an ingredient, ready-to-eat beef patties, which were potentially contaminated with foreign metal material. The patties were used in the manufacture of sandwiches.
2019-11-13Class II· IA
Pride of Iowa Sandwiches, Inc.
J. BOS Vending Service Gambler, Net Wt. 9.2 oz individually wrapped in plastic, packaged 24 count per case.
Reason: The firm received a recall notice for an ingredient, ready-to-eat beef patties, which were potentially contaminated with foreign metal material. The patties were used in the manufacture of sandwiches.
2019-11-13Class II· IA
Pride of Iowa Sandwiches, Inc.
J. BOS Vending Service Monster Cheeseburger, Net Wt. 7.3 oz individually wrapped in plastic, packaged 24 count per case.
Reason: The firm received a recall notice for an ingredient, ready-to-eat beef patties, which were potentially contaminated with foreign metal material. The patties were used in the manufacture of sandwiches.
2019-11-13Class II· IA
Pride of Iowa Sandwiches, Inc.
Market Choice Monster Cheeseburger, Net Wt. 9.1 oz individually wrapped in plastic, packaged 12 count per case.
Reason: The firm received a recall notice for an ingredient, ready-to-eat beef patties, which were potentially contaminated with foreign metal material. The patties were used in the manufacture of sandwiches.
2019-11-13Class I· TX
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market White Parkerhouse Rolls PLU 49557 NET WT. 0 lb 12 oz (340g) packaged in a clear plastic bag 12 rolls per bag
Reason: Undeclared milk and eggs
2019-11-13Class I· CA
Fisherman's Pride Processor, Inc. dba Neptune Foods
Schwan's Garlic Herb Shrimp NET WT 16 oz. (1 lb.) Keep Frozen Cook Thoroughly Distributed By: Schwan's Home Service, Inc. Marshall. MN 56258 UPC 052008
Reason: Product mis-packaging; causing undeclared allergens (milk and soy lecithin).
2019-11-13Class I· WA
Schwartz Brothers Restaurants dba Schwartz Brothers Bakery
Lemon Dessert Bars packaged under Schwartz Brothers Bakery brand in a 11.6 oz (328g), kraft packaging with UPC 7 17887 65163 7. The label is read in parts: "***LEMON DESSERT BARS*** Contains Milk, Soy, Wheat ***May Contain Eggs and Tree Nuts*** NET WT 11.6 OZ ***Produced By Schwartz Brothers Bakery Seattle, WA 98108***".
Reason: Lemon Dessert Bars product is recalled due to undeclared egg.
2019-11-13Class III· MA
Epic Enterprises, Incorporated
Dr. Pepper 24 pack of 12 FL OZ Cans (288 FL OZ) in cardboard cases: Produced under the authority of Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc., 5301 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX 75024; Best Before: JUN 29 20; Case UPC: 078000082104; Can UPC: 07831504
Reason: Product contains undeclared sweetener - aspartame
2019-11-13Class I· WA
Jumbo Foods, Inc.
Wedge Chicken Salad, Tuscan Sun brand, is a ready to eat sandwich. Net wt. 9.3 oz (263g). UPC 0 43701 01426 6. Product was distributed frozen or refrigerated (fresh) to stores. Frozen product is not sold directly to consumers and it will be thawed by stores prior selling to consumers. Refrigerated product is sold directly to consumers. Product is packaged in a modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). The label is read in parts: "***Chicken Salad on 9 Grain *** TUSCAN SUN GOURMET SANDWICHES***Keep Refrigerated ***JUMBO FOODS INC. MUKILTEO, WA***".
Reason: Product is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2019-11-13Class I· WA
Jumbo Foods, Inc.
Chipotle Chicken Salad, Tuscan Sun brand, is a ready to eat sandwich. Net wt. 9.3 oz (263g). UPC 0 43701 01415 0. Product was distributed frozen or refrigerated (fresh) to stores. Frozen product is not sold directly to consumers and it will be thawed by stores prior selling to consumers. Refrigerated product is sold directly to consumers. Product is packaged in a modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). The label is read in parts: "***Chipotle Chicken Salad on 9 Grain *** TUSCAN SUN GOURMET SANDWICHES***Keep Refrigerated ***JUMBO FOODS INC. MUKILTEO, WA***".
Reason: Product is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2019-11-13Class I· WA
Jumbo Foods, Inc.
Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad, Tuscan Sun brand, is a ready to eat sandwich. Net wt. 9.3 oz (263g). UPC 0 43701 01417 4. Product was distributed frozen or refrigerated (fresh) to stores. Frozen product is not sold directly to consumers and it will be thawed by stores prior selling to consumers. Refrigerated product is sold directly to consumers. Product is packaged in a modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). The label is read in parts: "***Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad on 9 Grain *** TUSCAN SUN GOURMET SANDWICHES***Keep Refrigerated ***JUMBO FOODS INC. MUKILTEO, WA***".
Reason: Product is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2019-11-13Class I· WA
Jumbo Foods, Inc.
Chicken Salad, Tuscan Sun brand, is a ready to eat sandwich. Net wt. 9.3 oz (263g). UPC 0 43701 01413 6. Product was distributed frozen or refrigerated (fresh) to stores. Frozen product is not sold directly to consumers and it will be thawed by stores prior selling to consumers. Refrigerated product is sold directly to consumers. Product is packaged in a modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). The label is read in parts: "***Chicken Salad on 9 Grain *** TUSCAN SUN GOURMET SANDWICHES***Keep Refrigerated ***JUMBO FOODS INC. MUKILTEO, WA***".
Reason: Product is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2019-11-13Class I· WA
Jumbo Foods, Inc.
Cranberry Chicken Salad, Tuscan Sun brand, is a ready to eat sandwich. Net wt. 9.3 oz (263g). UPC 0 43701 01414 3. Product was distributed frozen or refrigerated (fresh) to stores. Frozen product is not sold directly to consumers and it will be thawed by stores prior selling to consumers. Refrigerated product is sold directly to consumers. Product is packaged in a modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). The label is read in parts: "***Cranberry Chicken Salad on 9 Grain *** TUSCAN SUN GOURMET SANDWICHES***Keep Refrigerated ***JUMBO FOODS INC. MUKILTEO, WA***".
Reason: Product is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2019-11-13Class III· NY
Spice N' More Corp.
Casablanca brand Non-Pareils Sprinkles in 12oz clear plastic container ING: sugar, dextrin, hum Arabic, glycerin, titanium dioxide, magnesirm silicate, carnauba wax, FD&C colors yellow #5, yellow #6, red #40, blue #1, red #3 tapioca starch & glucose powder Packed by : Spice N' More COrp. 349 Meserole St. Blyn., NY 11206 UPC: 639235501428
Reason: Product contains prohibited colors Ponceau 4R and FD&C Red 2
2019-11-13Class II· WA
Cold Locker Processing LLC
Kroger Wild Caught Sockeye Salmon Boneless, Frozen, Raw, Skin-on, not ready to eat (NRTE), individually vacuum packed in a 12 oz retail plastic bag. Salmon is a product of USA. The label is read in parts: "***Kroger ***Wild Caught Sockeye Salmon Boneless***INGREDIENTS: SOCKEYE SALMON ***COOKING METHOD***GRILL***BAKE***BROIL***KEEP FROZEN ***COOKING INSTRUCTIONS***Cook from frozen or thawed. Remove all packaging. Grease or cooking spray the pan, or aluminum foil if grilling. Season as desired. Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork and has an internal temperature of 145 F*** Bake (preheat oven to 400 F) ***Frozen: 18-27 minutes (depending on thickness)***Thawed: 10-15 minutes***Grill (MEDIUM heat) Thawed: 3 to 4 minutes/side***DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO. CINCINNATI, OH***".
Reason: Kroger Wild Caught Sockeye Salmon, Frozen, is recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2019-11-13Class I· IL
Golden Dragon Fortune Cookies Co Inc
Golden Dragon Almond Cookies in 5 lbs. box, each 5 lbs. box contains 5, 100 count bags, UPC on box and inner bag: 0 80005 23031 2
Reason: undeclared milk
2019-11-13Class II· NY
Images Unlimited Products, dba Cellect Products
CELLECT brand and ESSENTIALS FACTOR Cell Synergy brand Unflavored Powdered Mix Multi-Mineral & Vitamin Supplement NET WT. Approximately 20.4 OZ (1.28 LB) 579g in white plastic bottles
Reason: Product contains unsafe levels of Arsenic and Lead
2019-11-13Class III· PR
Productos La Samaritana, Inc.
La Samaritana Tortillas (Harina de Trigo) 8/12-12" Reg Rojo
Reason: Failure to declare FD&C Red #40
2019-11-13Class III· PR
Productos La Samaritana, Inc.
Selecto Wraps de Tomate, Tomato Wraps Econo Healthy Wraps, Soft Flour Tortillas, Tomate La Samaritana Tortillas, (Harina de Trigo) Tomate
Reason: Failure to declare FD&C Red #40
2019-11-06Class I· NY
Peekay International, Inc.
Bulk Dry Apricot in clear plastic bags inside brown cardboard box and Swan brand Dry Appricot & Keshav brand Dry Apricot in 7oz and 14oz clear plastic bags. Imported & Distributed By: Peekay International Inc. 56-12 56th Street, Maspeth, New York - 11378. U.S.A. Keshav 7oz UPC: 4386423302 Keshav 14oz UPC: 4386423303 Swan 7oz UPC: 4386413302 Swan 14oz UPC: 4386413303
Reason: Product contains undeclared sulfites
2019-11-06Class I· NY
Rong Shing Trading NY Inc
Glam Day Nougat Candy packaged in 6-ounce (170g) plastic packages containing individually wrapped units identified only as NOUGAT. 30 plastic packages per master case. The 6-ounce plastic bags listed the following codes: BEST BEFORE 10/15/2020; UPC 6 950296 804834. Ingredients: Peanuts, Sugar, liquid Glucose, Malt Sugar, Starch (Cereals Containing Gluten), Salt. Allergies: Contains Peanuts. Manufacturer: Jiangmen Xinhui Green Day Food Co., Ltd., Add: No. 1 Donggua Hill, Beitou Village, Qibao, Xinhui District, Jiangmen City, Guangdong. Glam Day International Corp., 47-57 Bridgewater Brooklyn, NY 11222.
Reason: Product may contain undeclared allergens, specifically milk and eggs.
2019-11-06Class II· NY
Rong Shing Trading Inc.
GANCHI NAIWEITANGPIAN Candy NET WT: 280G(9.8oz) in cardboard package. 24 packages per master case. The following codes are listed on the individual packages: 20190316 (stamped on box), BEST BEFORE: 03.15.2020, UPC 6926106100083. INGREDIENTS: sugar, glucose, planting the fat end, (glucose syrup, soybean oil, shortening, casein acid sodium, span 60, FD&C Yellow 5). RONG SHING TRADING NY INC. 47-57 BRIDGEWATER STREET BROOKLYN NY 11222.
Reason: Product contains undeclared milk
2019-11-06Class I· IL
Vita Food Products, Inc.
NATHAN'S COLD SMOKED WILD SALMON, in 3oz.vacuum packed pouch, 12 units per wholesale case, UPC 73030 80686
Reason: Product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes
2019-11-06Class I· SC
Grand Strand Sandwich Company,Inc.
fresh AND LOCAL CHICKEN SALAD on Croissant; Manufactured for Coremark; NET WT 6 OZ; UPC 0 67068 13105 3
Reason: The firm was notified by their supplier of possible contamination of Listeria monocytogenes in the product.
2019-11-06Class I· SC
Grand Strand Sandwich Company,Inc.
LUNCH BOX SANDWICHES CHICKEN SALAD; NET WT 4.5 oz (127G); MADE BY: GS Sandwich Co. Longs, SC 29568 843-399-2999; UPC 0 67068 12105 4
Reason: The firm was notified by their supplier of possible contamination of Listeria monocytogenes in the product.
2019-11-06Class I· NY
Super World Trading Inc.
Dried Date NET WT: 12 oz(340g+/-5g) packed in clear plastic bag. Product of China. INGREDIENTS: DRTED DATE; Packed By: Fang Run Food Packaging Co., LTD 3 Zhengang Road, Shuibu Gangning Areat Aishan City, Guangdong, China; Distributed by: Super World Trading Inc. 28 Varick Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11237; UPC: 6907419100588
Reason: Product contains undeclared sulfites.
2019-11-06Class III· MO
The Great Spirits Baking Company, LLC
Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey Cake - Vanilla - Net Wt 8 OZ (227 g), UPC: 854621004356
Reason: Cakes are potentially moldy prior to their "best by" date.
2019-11-06Class III· MO
The Great Spirits Baking Company, LLC
Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey Cake - Pecan - Net Wt 8 OZ (227 g), UPC: 854621004332
Reason: Cakes are potentially moldy prior to their "best by" date.
2019-11-06Class III· MO
The Great Spirits Baking Company, LLC
Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey Cake - Chocolate - Net Wt 8 OZ (227 g), UPC: 854621004349
Reason: Cakes are potentially moldy prior to their "best by" date.
2019-11-06Class II· TX
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Blue Bell Butter Crunch Ice Cream packaged in a 1/2 Gallon (2 Qts) paperboard cup & lid (4 units per corrugated sleeve, 77 sleeves per pallet).
Reason: Possible foreign material in product.
2019-11-06Class II· WA
Han Yang Corp.
Honey Donut (Yahk Gwa), brand name Han Yang, packaged in a white Styrofoam boat wrapped in plastic wrap, 8 pieces per package, net wt. 18 oz. UPC 0 72148 48044 0. Product's label is read in parts: "***YAHK GWA*** Ingredients: Sweet Rice, Flour, Corn Syrup, Vegetable Oil, Water, Sugar, Salt ***Han Yang Oriental Food Mfg. 3819 94th St. SW. Lakewood, WA 98499*** .
Reason: Honey Donut (Yahk Gwa) product is recalled due to undeclared wheat.
2019-11-06Class II· OR
New Seasons Market LLC
Honey Cake, internal PLU code 203190, is a seasonal bakery product. A loaf shaped cake is wrapped with cellophane, stored ambient, and sold from displayed tables. The orange sticker on top of the package is read in parts: "***SEASONAL HONEY CAKE ***Made in small batches, with Bee Local Willamette Valley Honey, Stumptown Coffee, Local Cage-Free Eggs, Local Buttermilk & Sour Cream***". The scale white label at the bottom of the package is read in parts: "***Flour, eggs, honey, sugar, canola oil, coffee, raisins, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, baking powder, ginger*** Contains: eggs, wheat***".
Reason: Honey Cake's sticker on the top of a package states "buttermilk and sour cream" but milk is not declared. The bottom scale label has the Contains statement but "MILK" is not declared.
2019-10-30Class I· TX
Whole Foods Market
Consider Bardwell Farm Dorset cheese PLU code 97776 sliced and wrapped in plastic cling with Whole Foods Market scale label applied
Reason: Potential to contain Listeria monocytogenes
2019-10-30Class I· MN
Coborn's, Inc
Chicken Salad Sandwich, UPC 2 07209-XXXXX. Keep Refrigerated.
Reason: Chicken Salad sandwiches have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2019-10-30Class I· MN
Coborn's, Inc
Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich, UPC 2 07275-XXXXX. Keep Refrigerated.
Reason: Chicken Salad sandwiches have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.