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U.S. Food Recalls in 2020
1,286 recalls reported to the FDA in 2020.
Class I 534Class II 670Class III 82
2020-05-27Class II· TX
Frito-Lay, Inc.
Ruffles Ranch flavoured dip 425 g (15 oz). UPC 6041007299 packaged in clear glass jars
Reason: Potential to be contaminated with mold
2020-05-27Class II· TX
Frito-Lay, Inc.
Ruffles Onion flavoured dip 425 g (15 oz). UPC 6041007298 packaged in clear glass jars
Reason: Potential to be contaminated with mold
2020-05-27Class II· TX
Frito-Lay, Inc.
Lay's French Onion dip 15 oz. UPC 2840007094 packaged in clear glass jars
Reason: Potential to be contaminated with mold
2020-05-27Class II· TX
Frito-Lay, Inc.
Lay's Smooth Ranch dip 15 oz. UPC 2840007095 packaged in clear glass jars
Reason: Potential to be contaminated with mold
2020-05-27Class II· ME
Ricker Hill Farms, Inc.
RICKER HILL ORCHARDS APPLE CIDER McIntosh Blend, 1 GAL (128 FL OZ) and 1/2 GAL (64 FL OZ); UPC: 0 74613 80009 8; MADE IN MAINE; KEEP REFRIGERATED; Produced by Ricker Hill Orchards, Turner, ME 04282
Reason: Product contains high levels of patulin.
2020-05-27Class I· OH
Mellace Family Brands California Inc
Wegmans brand Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils in an 18.5 oz. (524 g) plastic container, 12 plastic containers per case.
Reason: Product may contain undeclared milk allergen.
2020-05-27Class I· UT
Condies Foods, Inc.
43559 SNDW Chicken Sandwich on White Single, vacuumed pack bag, Clam shell. Label UPC: 50777444804, Condies Foods Inc. PO Box 18548. Salt Lake City, UT
Reason: Undeclared SOY allergen. Wrong ingredient purchased and used.
2020-05-27Class I· UT
Condies Foods, Inc.
43237 ROLL chicken salad on croissant single, vacuumed pack bag, Clam shell. Label UPC: 50777445351, Condies Foods Inc. PO Box 18548. Salt Lake City, UT.
Reason: Undeclared SOY allergen. Wrong ingredient purchased and used.
2020-05-20Class II· WA
Essential Baking Company, The
The product is twisted bread and packaged in a flexible plastic bag with a yellow Kwik-Lok seal. The label is read in parts: "***ORGANIC SLICED COLUMBIA*** Net Weight 32 ounces *** The ESSENTIAL BAKING Company***INGREDIENTS: Organic Unbleached Wheat Flour, Water, Organic Whole Wheat Flour, Organic Rye Flour, Sea Salt, Organic Barley Malt *** Our products are made in a bakery that uses wheat, eggs, milk, soy and tree nuts ***".
Reason: Undeclared egg. Challah bread was mislabeled as Columbia Sliced bread and the label does not declare egg.
2020-05-20Class I· TX
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market Queso Sauce PLU code printed on the product scale labels beginning with 74135 sold in clear plastic deli-style containers of various weights.
Reason: May contain undeclared cashews (tree nut)
2020-05-20Class III· CA
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Hearts of Romaine. Product is fresh and packaged in 9 ounce (255g) plastic bags.
Reason: Critical Control Point (CCP) deviation associated with wash process, low levels of chlorine wash, affected product was sent to distribution chain.
2020-05-20Class III· CA
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Dole "Classic Kit Light Cesar" fresh salad mix. Salad and topping Net Wt.7.7 OZ (218g), Dressing Net 2.2 FL OZ (65ml), Total Net Wt. 10 OZ (283g), Thoroughly Washed, Perishable/Keep Refrigerated.
Reason: Critical Control Point (CCP) deviation associated with wash process, low levels of chlorine wash, affected product was sent to distribution chain.
2020-05-20Class II· DE
Natural Dairy Products
Common Market 1 % Milk (1/2 Gallon)
Reason: A sample of the product was found to be positive with Antibiotic Residue.
2020-05-20Class II· DE
Natural Dairy Products
Fairway Market 1 % Milk (1/2 gallon and gallon)
Reason: A sample of the product was found to be positive with Antibiotic Residue.
2020-05-20Class II· DE
Natural Dairy Products
Natural by Nature 1 % Milk (gallon, 1/2 gallon, and quart)
Reason: A sample of the product was found to be positive with Antibiotic Residue.
2020-05-20Class II· MA
Middle East Bakery, Inc.
Joseph's Gluten Free Original Wrap, 4 wraps, Net. Wt. 5.6 oz., UPC Code: 074117-003612
Reason: Gluten free wrap contains gluten
2020-05-13Class II· NJ
Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings
Benefiber Prebiotic Fiber Supplement, packaged in the following ways 1) Net Wt. 500 g (17.6 oz) bottle. UPC 886790218302 and 2) Net Wt. 760 g bottle UPC 8886790211907
Reason: Fiber prebiotic product potentially contaminated with small plastic pieces
2020-05-13Class II· NJ
Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings
Benefiber Healthy Shape Prebiotic Fiber Supplement, 500G UPC 886790018872
Reason: Fiber prebiotic product potentially contaminated with small plastic pieces
2020-05-13Class I· MD
Jason Pharmaceuticals, Inc. t/a Medifast
Optavia, Old Fashioned Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal . 1.13 oz./ 32 g pouch, Multi-layer Kraft paper/aluminum pouches, Seven pouches per carton
Reason: The product contains undeclared milk.
2020-05-13Class I· NY
Royal International Trading Inc.
TAINY BOCTOKA DRY FRUITS MIX COMPOT APPLE; Assorted dried fruits; NET WT 17.63 oz (500g) clear plastic package
Reason: Product contains undeclared sulfites.
2020-05-13Class II· AZ
La Sonorense, Inc.
14", 10" Hand Stretched Whole Wheat Flour Tortillas, packaged in quantities of 1-2 dozen per package. Each package is twist-tied and placed in a box. Box is then sealed for delivery.
Reason: The product does not properly display the list of ingredients and contains undeclared wheat.
2020-05-13Class II· AZ
La Sonorense, Inc.
16", 14", 13", 12", 10", 5" Hand Stretched Wheat Flour Tortillas, packaged in quantities of 1-2 dozen per package. Each package is twist-tied and placed in a box. Box is then sealed for delivery.
Reason: The product does not properly display the list of ingredients and contains undeclared wheat.
2020-05-13Class II· AZ
La Sonorense, Inc.
12", 10" Pressed Wheat Flour Tortillas, packaged in quantities of 1-2 dozen per package. Each package is twist-tied and placed in a box. Box is then sealed for delivery.
Reason: The product does not properly display the list of ingredients and contains undeclared wheat.
2020-05-13Class II· IL
Aldi Inc
Simply Nature Organic Red Split Lentils, 16 oz bag, UPC 041498299507
Reason: Product may contain undeclared wheat
2020-05-13Class II· IL
Aldi Inc
Simply Nature Organic Green Lentils, 16 oz bag, UPC 041498299514
Reason: Product may contain undeclared wheat
2020-05-06Class III· FL
GOLDEN NUTRITION INC
Biotin 1000mcg, Dietary Supplement, 30 Tablets, Manufactured by: Golden Nutrition
Reason: FDA sample analysis of Biotin 1000mg Lot #1345 showed the product Biotin content to be 0.8% of label claim.
2020-05-06Class II· TX
Freedman Food Service, Inc dba Buckhead Meat & Seafood of Houston
7075931 Flounder Stuffed W/ Seafood FRZN, Net Wt LBS 15.00 (6.80 KG), 20 packages per case
Reason: Product may contain undeclared Milk (whey listed in ingredients)
2020-05-06Class I· TX
Freedman Food Service, Inc dba Buckhead Meat & Seafood of Houston
7126763 Flounder Stuffed W/ Seafood FRZN, Net Wt LBS 3.00 (1.36 KG), 4 packages per case
Reason: Product may contain undeclared Wheat, Soy, Eggs, and Milk
2020-05-06Class II· MA
Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc.
5.5 oz cans of Ocean Spray Pink Lite Cranberry Juice Drink
Reason: Product contains undeclared sulfites.
2020-05-06Class III· FL
Alfa Vitamins Laboratories, Inc.
CALCI-MAX Dietary Supplement, 60 capsules, Manufactured for: DOMEL
Reason: FDA sample analysis of Calci-Max lot 31453 showed the product zinc content to be 0.0% of label claim.
2020-05-06Class I· TX
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market Minestrone Soup PLU code printed on the product scale labels beginning with 248529 for soup sold in clear plastic deli-style containers of various weight and 246691 for soup sold in clear plastic bags weighing 7 lbs. 12 oz.
Reason: May contain undeclared milk
2020-05-06Class I· VA
Homestead Creamery, Inc.
Homestead Creamery Unsalted Butter. 0.45 lb. net weight. 1 unit per package, cellophane wrap
Reason: Unsalted butter has potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2020-05-06Class II· NY
Tops Markets Inc.
Tops Mint Flavor Pure Dark Chocolate 45% Cocoa NET WT 3.5 oz.(100g)
Reason: Dark Chocolate mint bar contains undeclared milk
2020-05-06Class III· NY
Rong Shing Trading NY Inc
XinXing Dried Plum, Net Wt. 5.3 oz.(150g)
Reason: Product contains dried peaches, but front labeling of product stated dried plums
2020-04-29Class I· VT
Champlain Chocolate Company
Lake Champlain CHOCOLATES, COIN DARK BULK ORG, NET WT 48 OZ (1.3 kg), APPROX 186 PIECES, INGREDIENTS: DARK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, COCOA POWDER (PRESSED WITH ALKALI), AND VANILLA POWDER) MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF MILK, PEANUTS, SOYBEAN, TREE NUTS, AND WHEAT
Reason: Product contains undeclared milk.
2020-04-29Class I· NY
H & C Food Inc.
Enoki Mushroom; 7.5oz (200g); UPC #831211204181; packed in clear plastic bag with green label; imported from Green Co. located in Korea; distributed from February 15th, 2020 to March 5th, 2020.
Reason: Product is potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2020-04-22Class III· FL
CT Health Solutions, LLC
We Like Vitamins, Lycopene 50 mg, Dietary Supplement, 200 Capsules
Reason: Due to different color of powder in capsules. Firm's evaluation determined product low potency.
2020-04-22Class II· CA
DSD Merchandisers, Inc.
Roasted/Salted Deluxe Mixed Nuts; Net Wt. 10 oz./284 g, Clear plastic container UPC 65143370994 Cashews, Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Hazelnuts, Pecan Halves, Macadamia Nuts, Canola Oil, salt. Contains Tree nuts (Cashews, Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pecans). May contain Shell or Fragments. Product of USA. Distributed by DSD Merchandisers, Inc., Livermore, CA
Reason: Firm discovered that peanuts were included in mixed nut mix but not declared in labeling.
2020-04-22Class III· FL
DANA USA Corp.
Sunshine Spice DRIED SHRI SKIN TRI TRI, Weight (lb) 0.215
Reason: Undeclared sulfites in product label.
2020-04-22Class III· FL
DANA USA Corp.
DION DION DRIED MUSHROOMS, Product Origin from Haiti, Net Wt. 1/4 oz
Reason: Undeclared sulfites in product label.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.