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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
2020-04-01Class III· CA
Organic By Nature, Inc.
RAWr! Life Organic Superfoods; Dietary Supplement; 300g Plastic Bottle (10.60 oz.); Finished Product Item # FHEEG300G Rawr! Life, Glendale, AZ 85308
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.
L.O.V.E. Supermeal Vanilla Chai: 1320g Plastic Bottle, 660g Bio Bag Terra Pouch; Finished Product Item #: 2910E, 2910, 2910-P65, 2911, 2911-P65 Platinum Health Europe, Netherlands, Purim Health Products, 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.
L.O.V.E. Supermeal Original: 420g Plastic Bottle, 1396g Plastic Bottle, 693g Bio Bag Terra Pouch; Finished Product Item # 2700E, 2711, 2712, 2712-P65 Platinum Health Europe, Netherlands, Purim Health Products, 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.
Purim Daily Fiber Blend - Original unflavored; 540g Plastic Bottle, 180g Plastic Bottle; Finished Product Item#: 2014, 2014-P65, 2015, 2015-P65 Purim - 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.
Daily Fiber Blend - Caramel Apple Flavor; Organic Plant Powder Mix for preparation of a fiber-rich drink, 540g Plastic Bottle, 180g Bio Bag Terra Pouch; Finished Product Item#: 2012E, 2012, 2012-P65, 2013, 2013-P65, 2016, 2016-P65 Brand names of: Platinum Health Europe, Netherlands; Purim - 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.
Nested Naturals Super Kids; Superfood Powder Full of Nutrients for Growing Bodies; Whole Food Powder, Net Wt. 7.5 oz (210g), 30 servings; Finished Product Item # FNNKFMSG210G; Bulk Finished Product Item # FGBPNNKFMSG Distributed by Nested Naturals Vancouver, BC, Canada
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.
Erom, Inc. Slim Natural Raw Meal; Bulk; Finished product item # FGBPEIOS-E
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.
care/of Chia/Flax Boost Dietary Supplement; Net Wt. 0.35 oz. (10g) foil packets; Finished Product Item # FCOFBP10G Distributed by Noho Health Inc., New York, NY 10013
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.
Alkamind Creamy Vanilla Organic Daily Protein; 450g Plastic Bottle; Finished Product Item # FAMVDP450G; 3 core alkaline proteins Distributed by Alkamind LLC, New York, NY 10028
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.
Alkamind Creamy Chocolate Organic Daily Protein; 450g Plastic Bottle; Finished Product Item # FAMCDP450G; 3 core alkaline proteins Distributed by Alkamind LLC, New York, NY 10028
Reason: Firm was notified by supplier that Organic Ground Flaxseed powder was under recall by manufacturer due to unapproved herbicide - Haloxyfop
2020-04-01Class I· CA
Hong Bin Foods LLC
Enoki Mushroom; Product of Korea; Net Wt. 7.05 oz., (200 g) UPC: 7 426852 625810 The Enoki is packaged in a clear film, bottom portion will be a green back group. With Enoki Mushroom in Orange letters, under that will be Product of Korea, 7.05 oz / 200g Sun Hong Foods, Inc. 1105 W. Oylmpic Blvd. Montebello, CA 90604 Codes on outside of box: This is what the Korea Broker H&P told us Outside the Box - PRODUCT OF KOREA Exporter Year Item Area Grower 01 10 09 153 100 Code 01 - Organization for Mushroom Association 01 means K-Mush Code 10 - Some kind of ID number form Mushroom Association. Code 09 - The Product and it is Enoki Mushroom Code 153 - Location of production: Qingbei District Code 100 - Specific Factory Number
Reason: State of Michigan sampled and tested Enoki Mushrooms and found them to be positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
2020-04-01Class I· TN
International Sprout Holding Inc.
Clover seed in 55 lb. multi-layered white paper bags, 40 bags to a pallet.
Reason: Possible contamination with E. Coli.
2020-04-01Class I· TN
International Sprout Holding Inc.
Clover seed in 50 lb. woven poly bags, 40 bags to a pallet.
Reason: Possible contamination with E. Coli.
2020-04-01Class II· OH
American Classic Snack Co, LLC
American Classic Snack Company Sweet Bourbon Crunchers Pretzels in 8 oz. bags, 12 bags per case.
Reason: Product is improperly labeled with gluten-free claim.
2020-04-01Class II· ID
Winco Foods Llc
WinCo Foods frozen Berry Medley (Strawberries, Blackberries, Raspberries and Blueberries), item# 107412, packaged in polyethylene bags. Product is distributed by WinCo Foods, LLC, Boise, ID 83704. Net weight 16 oz (1 lb or 454 g). UPC 70552 30522. Net weight 32 oz (2 lb or 907 g). UPC 70552 30512. The label is read in parts: "***WinCo FOODS*** Berry Medley***strawberries, blackberries, raspberries $ blueberries***KEEP FROZEN***".
Reason: The product was found to be adulterated with Norovirus.
2020-04-01Class II· ID
Winco Foods Llc
WinCo Foods frozen Blackberries, item # 107414, packaged in polyethylene bags, with a net weight of 16 oz (1 lb or 454g). UPC: 70552 30502. Product is distributed by WinCo Foods, LLC, Boise, ID 83704. The label is read in parts: "***WinCo Foods***Blackberries*** INGREDIENTS: BLACKBERRIES***KEEP FROZEN***PRODUCT OF MEXICO***DISTRIBUTED BY: WINCO FOODS, LLC, BOISE, ID***".
Reason: The product was found to be adulterated with Norovirus.
2020-04-01Class II· CA
Caruthers Raisin Packing Co., Inc.
Raisins packed in following brand names and sizes: 6 pack cartons (6 X 1 oz. boxes) - Pickwell Farms, Southern Grove, Winco, Schnucks, Essential Everyday, 20 oz. paper canisters; Schnucks, Winco, Essential Everday, Best Yet, Big Y 5 oz. cello bag - Slater Bros.
Reason: Laser on processing line found foreign material during the processing of raisins.
2020-04-01Class II· TX
Dean Foods, Inc.
Baskin Robbins Mint Chocolate Chip, Ice Cream Sandwiches with Mint Ice Cream, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips & Chocolate Wafers 4 Pack; 4 3.5 FL OZ (104 mL) Sandwiches /14 FL OZ (414 mL)
Reason: Undeclared yellow # 5 and blue # 1
2020-04-01Class III· GA
Corinthian Trading Inc
UNCOOKED SWEET POTATO CRUSTED ALASKA POLLOCK NUGGETS 5 LBS 2.26KG DISTRIBUTED BY CORINTHIAN FOODS ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GA 31622 UPC 8 50008 56763 6
Reason: The firm was notified by their customer that the product contains Chicken Nuggets instead of Fish Nuggets
2020-04-01Class II· OR
Proxy Foods LLC
White Corn Hominy, Pozole To The People, packaged in glass jars. Net Wt. 16 fl. oz., (473.2 mL). UPC 738283379147. The label is read in parts: "***WHITE CORN HOMINY ***INGREDIENTS: Water, White Corn Hominy, Sea Salt, Lime Juice ***Made by Proxy Foods, LLC 7328 SE Foster Road, Portland, OR ***.
Reason: Missing processing records/production logs.
2020-04-01Class II· OR
Proxy Foods LLC
Green Pozole Soup Starter, Pozole To The People, packaged in glass jars. Net Wt. 16 fl. oz., (473.2 mL). or 24 fl. oz. 16 fl oz UPC 738283379116 24 fl oz UPC 860322002218 The label is read in parts: "***GREEN POZOLE SOUP STARTER ***INGREDIENTS: Water, Hominy, Tomatillo, Poblano, Serrano, Lime Juice, Kosher Salt, Spices*** Refrigerate after opening***Made by Proxy Foods, LLC 7328 SE Foster Road, Portland, OR ***.
Reason: Missing processing records/production logs.
2020-04-01Class II· OR
Proxy Foods LLC
Red Pozole Soup Starter, Pozole To The People, packaged in glass jars. Net Wt. 16 fl. oz., (473.2 mL). or 24 fl. oz. 16 fl oz UPC 738283379109 24 fl oz UPC 860322002201 The label is read in parts: "***RED POZOLE SOUP STARTER ***NET WT. 24 OZ. ***INGREDIENTS: Water, Hominy, Guajillo, Ancho, Lime Juice, Kosher Salt, Spices*** Refrigerate after opening***Made by Proxy Foods, LLC 7328 SE Foster Road, Portland, OR ***.
Reason: Missing processing records/production logs. Observations of swollen and/or leaking Red Pozole Starter jars at multiple retail locations.
2020-04-01Class II· MI
Aseltines
Aseltines 100% JUICE Apple Cider 1/2 gallon UPC 5169600064 and 1 gallon UPC 5169600128
Reason: Product tested positive for patulin in excess of 50 ppb
2020-04-01Class I· TX
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market Green Chile Chicken Tamale served as a Family Meal, Chef's Case, Packaged, Frozen and on he hot bar PLU 72429 packaged in plastic containers and in family-style meal kits
Reason: Contains undeclared milk
2020-03-25Class I· IL
Chicago Indoor Garden, Inc.
Mixed Greens 4 oz. Product contains red clover sprouts.
Reason: FDA sample analysis of sprouts was positive for E. coli. FDA traceback and epi associate the firms sprouts with an outbreak of E. coli.
2020-03-25Class I· IL
Chicago Indoor Garden, Inc.
Sprout Salad 6 oz. Product contains red clover sprouts.
Reason: FDA sample analysis of sprouts was positive for E. coli. FDA traceback and epi associate the firms sprouts with an outbreak of E. coli.
2020-03-25Class I· IL
Chicago Indoor Garden, Inc.
Spring Salad 6 oz. Product contains red clover sprouts.
Reason: FDA sample analysis of sprouts was positive for E. coli. FDA traceback and epi associate the firms sprouts with an outbreak of E. coli.
2020-03-25Class I· IL
Chicago Indoor Garden, Inc.
Red Clover 4 oz, Red Clover 2 Lbs. Products have Red Clover as an ingredient.
Reason: FDA sample analysis of sprouts was positive for E. coli. FDA traceback and epi associate the firm's sprouts with an outbreak of E. coli.
2020-03-25Class I· OR
Moonstruck Chocolate Company
Moonstruck Praline Pecan & Ginger Element Bar in Dark Chocolate, packaged first into a clear poly film that is sealed. The sealed bar is then packed into a cardboard box (1 bar per box) that has label information. Net wt. 3.1 oz. The product SKU number is 312806 and the UPC code is 7 11175 12328 8. The product is also sold in a gold caddy which contains 8 bars. The box has a SKU number of 312806 and the UPC code is 10711175128068. The product label is read in parts: "***INGREDIENTS: Dark Chocolate (unsweetened chocolate, sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin {an emulsifier}, vanilla, Caramelized Pecans (pecans, [cocoa butter, salt], sugar, water, spices, Candied Ginger (ginger root, cane sugar)***".
Reason: Undeclared milk.
2020-03-25Class I· FL
Pero Family Farms Company
Pero Family Farms Fresh n' Savory Simple Side Kit Zucchini Spiral Pesto; 11 oz. EXP 2020-03-20. Cooks in 5 Minutes
Reason: Undeclared allergens of egg and milk due to incorrect label
2020-03-25Class I· IL
Vita Food Products, Inc.
Vita Wild Herring in Wine Sauce 32oz plastic jar, UPC 22635 40011, 6 jars per case Ready to Eat Keep Refrigerated
Reason: Undeclared milk
2020-03-25Class II· OR
New Seasons Market LLC
Sesame Sticks packaged in clear zip tie 5 oz. bags. UPC 8 40600 11010 1. The FRONT side label is read in parts: "***NEW SEASONS ***Sesame Sticks ***". The BACK side label is read in parts: "***Wasabi Peas 840600110101 ***Ingredients: Wasabi Peas (Peas, Corn Starch, Wasabi Flavor, Sugar, Palm Oil, Sea Salt)***Produced for: New Seasons Market Portland, OR 97214 ***".
Reason: Undeclared Wheat, Sesame and Soybean oil.
2020-03-25Class I· CA
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
HEB Tuscan Herb Chopped Salad Kit, 12.6 oz. UPC: 0-41220-40989-1
Reason: Private brand customer received 3 complaints of consumers finding the incorrect master pack (kit with dressing and other toppings) in 12.6 oz. Tuscan Herb Chopped Kit. The dressing included was Sweet Thai which contains peanuts, tree nuts and wheat that were not declared on label.
2020-03-25Class II· CA
Dreyers Grand Ice Cream, Inc.
Outshine Fruit Bars - Variety Pack (contains 24 x 5 oz. units) Strawberry, Pineapple, Grape, Tangerine Repack UPC: 041548816678
Reason: Firm has received consumer complaints of pieces of white plastic in frozen fruit bars.
2020-03-25Class II· CA
Dreyers Grand Ice Cream, Inc.
Outshine Fruit Bars Pineapple; 6 Fruit Ice Bars; 6x2 5 fl. oz) 14.7 Fl. oz. (435 mL); Package UPC: 041548750958; Case UPC: 10041548750955
Reason: Firm has received consumer complaints of pieces of white plastic in frozen fruit bars.
2020-03-25Class II· CA
Dreyers Grand Ice Cream, Inc.
Outshine Fruit Bars Strawberry; 6 Fruit Ice Bars; 14.7 Fl. oz. (435 mL) UPC: 041548610047 Case UPC: 10041548610044
Reason: Firm has received consumer complaints of pieces of white plastic in frozen fruit bars.
2020-03-25Class II· CA
Juanita's Foods Inc.
Juanita's Foods Hot & Spicy Menudo; Picoso; 25 oz.( 1 lb. 9oz.) 709 grams UPC: 70132 00201 Juanita's Foods, Wilmington, CA
Reason: A small amount of product that was on hold due to potential for metal contamination was released into distribution.
2020-03-18Class II· NY
Les Chateaux De France
Butterfly Shrimp 16/20, 50 lb. cases
Reason: During a routine inspection, FDA identified the coconut ingredient in the firm's coconut shrimp had undeclared sodium metabisulfite
2020-03-18Class II· ME
Stonewall Kitchen, LLC
Stonewall Kitchen, Ghost Pepper Salsa, Net Weight 454g (16oz), Ingredients: Tomatoes, Jalapeno Peppers, Onion, Tomato Puree, Green Chile Peppers, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Dehydrated Ghost Pepper, Dehydrated Garlic, Spices, Dehydrated Cilantro. UPC 7 11381 32738 8. BEST BY 23MAY2021. Packaged in 16 oz. glass jars with brushed silver lid.
Reason: Product is mislabeled as salsa but it contains queso and does not declare two allergens, specifically milk and soy.
2020-03-18Class II· MO
International Food Products Corporation
Dairy House Ingredients Systems, Chocolate Dairy Powder, 13# 50-91-0089, (501761) 39 packaged in 39 lb bags
Reason: The firm received an ingredient that may have been contaminated with metal fragments and further manufactured and distributed products made with that ingredient.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.