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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
2020-04-22Class I· OR
Mountain Rose Inc. dba Mountain Rose Herbs
Kudzu Root (Pueraria montana var. lobata), This product was packaged in a clear plastic bag or poly-woven bags sold in bulk form net weight ranges from 4 ounces to 20 pounds. The label is read in parts: "***Kudzu Root***Herbal Supplement **Origin: China** MOUNTAIN ROSE HERBS EUGENE, OR ****"
Reason: Salmonella
2020-04-15Class I· CA
MIN JIANG FOOD STORE INC DBA KOI KOI TRADING
Fresh Salmon; Brand names : Bakka, Superior, Scottish Canada, Ocean Quality, Norway. Refrigerate Unit size: 10-12 lbs., 14-16 lbs., 16-18 lbs., 18-20 lbs,; packed in Styrofoam box; 2 pieces, 3 pieces or 4 pieces in the box.
Reason: Salmon has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2020-04-15Class I· PA
Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc.
Whole Foods Vodka Sauce, 6-16 oz. containers.
Reason: The product is being recalled for undeclared allergen (Milk).
2020-04-15Class II· CA
Amys Kitchen Inc
Amy's Kitchen gluten Free Vegetable Lasagna, UK Microwave or oven bake - keep frozen Item # 000374, UPC 0 042272 003747 net weight 255g Amy's Kitchen Bedford MK
Reason: Potential metal contamination in one lot of frozen lasagna.
2020-04-15Class II· OH
The Kroger Co
PRIVATE SELECTION FROZEN BLACKBERRIES in 16 oz. bags, 10 bags per case. UPC: 0001111087809 UPC: 0001111087808
Reason: Potential norovirus contamination.
2020-04-15Class II· OH
The Kroger Co
PRIVATE SELECTION FROZEN BERRY MEDLEY in 16 oz. (10 bags per case) and 48 oz. bags (6 bags per case). UPC: 0001111079120
Reason: Potential norovirus contamination.
2020-04-15Class II· NH
Lindt & Sprungli (USA), Inc.
Lindt & Sprungli (USA), Inc.; Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate; Net WT 3.5OZ (100g)
Reason: Chocolate contains undeclared milk and soy
2020-04-15Class II· AZ
Health Harvest, LLC
Audrey's Chia Cookies Peanut Butter, 4 OZ flexible pouch packaging, UPC Code: 858652007034, Manufactured for Health Harvest, LLC, P.O. Box 20634, Mesa, AZ 85277. 12 pouches/case.
Reason: Labeling with undeclared milk allergen
2020-04-15Class II· AZ
Health Harvest, LLC
Audrey's Chia Cookies Lemon, 4 OZ flexible pouch packaging, UPC Code: 858652007010, Manufactured for Health Harvest, LLC, P.O. Box 20634, Mesa, AZ 85277. 12 pouches/case.
Reason: Labeling with undeclared milk allergen
2020-04-15Class II· AZ
Health Harvest, LLC
Audrey's Chia Cookies Almond, 4 OZ flexible pouch packaging, UPC Code: 858652007027, Manufactured for Health Harvest, LLC, P.O. Box 20634, Mesa, AZ 85277. 12 pouches/case.
Reason: Labeling with undeclared milk allergen.
2020-04-15Class II· AZ
Health Harvest, LLC
Audrey's Chia Cookies Chocolate Chip, 4 OZ flexible pouch packaging, UPC Code: 858652007003, Manufactured for Health Harvest, LLC, P.O. Box 20634, Mesa, AZ 85277. 12 pouches/case.
Reason: Labeling with undeclared milk allergen
2020-04-15Class II· ID
Global Juices & Fruits LLC
Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Lentil Trio product containing a blend of red split, black and green lentils, labeled Gluten-Free, packaged in stand up resealable pouch, 12 oz. (340 g), UPC 6 79948 10006 8. The product's label is read in parts: "*** Gluten-Free *** ORGANIC LENTIL TRIO ***Red Split, Green and Black Lentils *** INGREDIENTS: ORGANIC RED LENTILS, ORGANIC GREEN LENTILS, AND ORGANIC BLACK LENTILS*** LENTILS ARE FROM USA AND/OR CANADA*** Packed in the USA ***Distributed by: Natures's Earthly Choice Eagle, ID 83616***".
Reason: Gluten-Free lentils product tested positive for gluten and some pouches were found to contain barley, wheat, and possibly other gluten-containing grains.
2020-04-08Class I· CA
Forest Mushroom Food Inc.
Guan's Enoki Mushrooms; Net Weight 200 g - 7.05 oz. UPC: 8 59267007013 Product Number:50130 Product of Korea, Keep refrigerated Distributed by Guan's Mushroom Co. Los Angeles, CA Package is clear plastic top with Guan's logo, green bottom with Enoki Mushroom in English, Korean and French
Reason: California Department of Public Health collected samples at retail and found Listeria monocytogenes in Enoki mushrooms from Korea
2020-04-08Class II· CO
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.
NATURAL GROCERS ALMOND CLUSTERS DK CHOCOLATE NON-GMO, 8 oz. (227g), packed in a plastic bag, UPC 000087236088, Packaged by Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., Lakewood, CO 80228
Reason: Undeclared peanut and milk allergens
2020-04-08Class II· CO
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.
NATURAL GROCERS PEANUT CLUSTERS DK CHOCOLATE NON-GMO, 8 oz. (227g), packed in a plastic bag, UPC 000087562088, Packaged by Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., Lakewood, CO 80228
Reason: Undeclared almond and milk allergens
2020-04-08Class II· CA
Advanced Fresh Concepts Corp
Sushi Ebi Cooked Butterfly Tail-On Whiteleg Shrimp; Tray +0.498 pounds; 20 individual trays per case Distributed by AFC Distribution Corp. Rancho Dominguez, CA
Reason: Firm testing found Vibrio parahaemolyticus in cooked butterfly shrimp from Thailand.
2020-04-08Class II· MA
Raw Seafoods Inc.
Food You Feel Good About Brand, Salmon Teriyaki, Oven Safe
Reason: The firm initiated a recall on 03/13/20 of frozen oven-safe Cook-in-bag Salmon for undeclared wheat
2020-04-08Class II· MA
Raw Seafoods Inc.
Food You Feel Good About, Ginger Salmon, Oven Safe
Reason: The firm initiated a recall on 03/13/20 of frozen oven-safe Cook-in-bag Salmon for undeclared wheat
2020-04-08Class III· AZ
National Vitamin Company Inc
Nature's Blend Folic Acid 1000 mcg Dietary Supplement, 1000-count bottle, Product Number: 1280, UPC 0-79854-51280-9
Reason: Customer reports of label error. Front panel states strength of 1000 mg although supplement fact is correct in stating 1000 mcg.
2020-04-08Class I· NC
New Capstone, Inc
ReStructure VANILLA PROTEIN POWDER NET WT. 527G POUCH & 27G SINGLE PACKET Other Ingredients: Non-GMO rBGH-Free Whey Protein Concentrate, Rice Bran and Germ*** Manufactured for & distributed by: New Capstone, Inc. 125 Trade Court, Suite F44, Mooresville, NC 28117 1-888-577-3703 UPC 8 67780 00020 6
Reason: The firm was notified that the labeling does not include the word milk on the ingredient statement
2020-04-08Class II· SC
Mcclancy Seasoning Company
Case Label: Rice Dirty Mix Comp 24-17.9 oz bags/case, PACKED EXCLUSIVELY FOR: BR 9432 SOUTHERN PINE BLVD. CHARLOTTE, NC 28273. Bag Label: Bojangles Complete Dirty Rice Mix Net Wt: 17.9 oz bags
Reason: The firm was notified by their rice supplier that the product contains blue plastic slivers.
2020-04-08Class III· NY
NutraBlend Foods, Inc. LLC
Russian Bear 10000 Weight Gainer Formula Cookies and Cream flavor packed in 15lb bags
Reason: Products contain undeclared soy protein isolate.
2020-04-08Class III· NY
NutraBlend Foods, Inc. LLC
Russian Bear 10000 Weight Gainer Formula Banana flavor packed in 15lb bags
Reason: Products contain undeclared soy protein isolate.
2020-04-08Class III· NY
NutraBlend Foods, Inc. LLC
Russian Bear 10000 Weight Gainer Formula Strawberry flavor packed in 15lb bags
Reason: Products contain undeclared soy protein isolate.
2020-04-08Class III· NY
NutraBlend Foods, Inc. LLC
Russian Bear 10000 Weight Gainer Formula Vanilla packed in 15lb bags
Reason: Products contain undeclared soy protein isolate.
2020-04-08Class II· CA
Driscoll's Inc.
Driscoll's Blackberries; 6 oz. clamshell container; 12 x 6 oz. clamshells per tray; 12 clamshells per case Driscoll's, Watsonville, CA
Reason: Testing found Acephate of 2.8ppm on fresh blackberries. There is no US MRL for Acephate on blackberries.
2020-04-08Class II· MI
Meijer Inc.
Meijer Mixed Nuts with Peanuts & Sea Salt 16 Oz UPC: 7-19283-80863-9
Reason: undeclared brazil nuts
2020-04-08Class I· NY
Tiffany Food Corp.
HUANGFUSHANZHEN; Dried Mushroom; Net Weight: 170G/6 OZ; Ingredient: Dried Mushroom; PRODUCT OF CHINA; SOLE AGENT: TIFFANY FOOD CORP; UPC: 6 943153 804047
Reason: Product contains undeclared sulfites.
2020-04-01Class II· MS
Southern Sisters Gourmet
Southern Sisters Gourmet Crab Cake Mix, Net Wt 96 g (3.38 oz)
Reason: Undeclared allergens: Wheat and Soy
2020-04-01Class II· MS
Southern Sisters Gourmet
Southern Sisters Gourmet Butter Pecan Cheeseball mix, Net Wt 358.919 g, 16 servings
Reason: Undeclared allergens: Milk, Wheat, Soy, and Almond.
2020-04-01Class II· MS
Southern Sisters Gourmet
Southern Sisters Gourmet Taco Soup, Net Wt- Pkg 1: 191.65 g, Pkg 2: 8 ounces
Reason: Undeclared allergens: Milk and Soy
2020-04-01Class II· MS
Southern Sisters Gourmet
Southern Sisters Gourmet Oven Fried Chicken, Net Wt 2.6 oz/75.6 g
Reason: Undeclared allergen: Wheat
2020-04-01Class II· MS
Southern Sisters Gourmet
Southern Sisters Gourmet Shrimp and Stone-Ground Grits, Seasoning - Net Wt: 12 g, Grits - Wt: 8 ounces
Reason: Undeclared allergen: Milk. Undeclared colors: Yellow #5 and #6.
2020-04-01Class II· MS
Southern Sisters Gourmet
Southern Sisters Gourmet Caramel Apple Cobbler, Net Wt 1482.975 g (26 ounces)
Reason: Undeclared allergen: Wheat
2020-04-01Class II· MS
Southern Sisters Gourmet
Southern Sisters Gourmet Cheddar Garlic Biscuits, Net Wt 16 oz (453.6 g)
Reason: Undeclared allergen: Wheat Undeclared colors: Yellow #5 and #6.
2020-04-01Class II· MS
Southern Sisters Gourmet
Southern Sisters Gourmet Apple Crisp mix
Reason: Undeclared allergen: Pecans
2020-04-01Class III· CA
Organic By Nature, Inc.
Touchstone Essentials Organic Super Protein Vanilla Coconut; Whole Food Dietary Supplement; Net Wt. 18.3 oz. (520g) Plastic Bottle; Finished Product Item#: FTEVPVC520G Manufactured Exclusively for: Touchstone Essentials, Raleigh, NC
Reason: Firm was notified by supplier that Organic Ground Flaxseed powder was under recall by manufacturer due to unapproved herbicide - Haloxyfop
2020-04-01Class III· CA
Organic By Nature, Inc.
Touchstone Essentials Super Greens Juice - Raspberry Apple; Premium Organic Superfood Juice Powder: Whole Food Dietary Supplement; Net Wt. 10.5 oz. (300 g) Plastic Bottle; Finished Product Item#: FTSGJRA300G Manufactured Exclusively for: Touchstone Essentials, Raleigh, NC
Reason: Firm was notified by supplier that Organic Ground Flaxseed powder was under recall by manufacturer due to unapproved herbicide - Haloxyfop
2020-04-01Class III· CA
Organic By Nature, Inc.
Pure Planet Organic Parasite Cleanse; Net Wt. 174g Glass Jar; Finished Product Item # 52700 Manufactured and Distributed by: Pure Planet, Rancho Dominguez, CA
Reason: Firm was notified by supplier that Organic Ground Flaxseed powder was under recall by manufacturer due to unapproved herbicide - Haloxyfop
2020-04-01Class III· CA
Organic By Nature, Inc.
Springboard Green Power, Dietary Supplement; 240g Plastic Bottle; Finished Product Item# FSBPGO240G Springboard, Spring Valley, CA
Reason: Firm was notified by supplier that Organic Ground Flaxseed powder was under recall by manufacturer due to unapproved herbicide - Haloxyfop
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.