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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
2020-10-28Class I· CA
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Mexican Seasoning 1.4 oz. Jar UPC 8105701541 Case UPC 40081057015412
Reason: Potential Salmonella contamination.
2020-10-28Class I· CA
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Black Pepper 1.7 oz. Jar UPC 8105701703 Case UPC 40081057017034, Fine Black Pepper 1.6 oz. Jar UPC 8105701706 Case UPC 40081057017065
Reason: Potential Salmonella contamination.
2020-10-28Class I· CA
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Green Hatch Chile 2.4 oz. Jar UPC 8105702256 Case UPC 40081057022564
Reason: Potential Salmonella contamination.
2020-10-28Class I· CA
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter California Garlic 2.7 oz. Jar UPC 8105701400 Case UPC 40081057014002, Roasted Garlic 2.2 oz. Jar UPC 8105701402 Case UPC 40081057014026
Reason: Potential Salmonella contamination.
2020-10-28Class I· CA
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Coriander 1.4 oz. Jar UPC 8105701275 Case UPC 40081057012756
Reason: Potential Salmonella contamination.
2020-10-28Class I· CA
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Seafood Grill & Broil 1.3 oz. Jar UPC 8105701935 Case UPC 40081057019359
Reason: Potential Salmonella contamination.
2020-10-28Class I· CA
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Pumpkin Pie Spice 1.8 oz. Jar UPC 8105701850 Case UPC 40081057018505
Reason: Potential Salmonella contamination.
2020-10-28Class I· CA
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Herbs De Provence 0.6 oz. Jar UPC 8105701440 Case UPC 40081057014408
Reason: Potential Salmonella contamination.
2020-10-28Class I· CA
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Gourmet Sesame Seeds 2.4 oz. Jar UPC 8105701937 Case UPC 40081057019373
Reason: Potential Salmonella contamination.
2020-10-28Class I· CA
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Madagascar Cloves 1.9 oz. Jar UPC 8105701260 Case UPC 40081057012602
Reason: Potential Salmonella contamination.
2020-10-28Class I· CA
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Saigon Organic Cinnamon 1.7 oz. Jar UPC 8105701245 Case UPC 40081057012459
Reason: Potential Salmonella contamination.
2020-10-28Class I· CA
Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
The Spice Hunter Organic Parsley 0.23 oz. Jar UPC 8105701659 Case UPC 40081057016594
Reason: Potential Salmonella contamination.
2020-10-28Class I· MO
Red Monkey Foods Inc
Herbes de Provence packaged in the following ways: 1) World Market, Organic Herbs De Provence, Net Wt. 0.6 OZ (17 g), Distributed by Cost Plus, Inc., Alameda, CA UPC 2533 3107; 2) Organics, Herbs De Provence, Net Wt. 0.65 OZ (18 g), Distributed by Lucerne Foods, Inc., Pleasanton, CA UPC 0 79893 41131 6 3) Organic Great Value, Herbs De Provence, Net Wt. 0.6 OZ (17 g), Distributed by Wal-Mart Stores, Bentonville, AR, UPC 0 78742 15451 0;
Reason: An ingredient (parsley) which was repacked into consumer packages and used to manufacture other herb blends tested positive for Salmonella and was recalled by the supplier.
2020-10-28Class I· MO
Red Monkey Foods Inc
Dried Parsley packaged in the following ways: 1) World Market, Organic Parsley NET WT. 0.3 OZ (8.5 g), Distributed by Cost Plus, Inc., Alameda, CA UPC 2533 3251; 2) Organics, Organic Parsley, NET WT. 0.3 OZ (8.5 g), Distributed by Lucerne Foods, Inc., Pleasanton, CA UPC 0 79893 41109 5 3) Clearly Organic Best Choice, Organic Parsley, NET WT. .3 OZ (8.5 g), Distributed by Associate Wholesale Grocers, Kansas City, KS, UPC 0 70038 64042 4; 4) Organic Great Value, Parsley Flakes, NET WT. 0.3 OZ (8.5 g), Distributed by Wal-Mart Stores, Bentonville, AR, UPC 0 78742 15460 2; 5) Full Circle Market, Organic Parsley, NET WT. 0.3 OZ (8.5 g), Distributed by Topco Associates LLC, Elk Grove Village, IL UPC 0 36800 32831 0;
Reason: An ingredient (parsley) which was repacked into consumer packages and used to manufacture other herb blends tested positive for Salmonella and was recalled by the supplier.
2020-10-28Class I· NV
High Quality Organics
Vox Spice, Allegro Coffee Company Organic White Wine Shallot Seasoning; Food Service 90 oz.PET jar; 4 jars per case UPC: 014321561362; Blend Formula Number 2431A9KV1, 50 lb. box.
Reason: Direct customer tested organic parsley upon receipt and received a confirmed positive result for Salmonella.
2020-10-28Class I· NV
High Quality Organics
High Quality Organics Organic Meatball Seasoning 50 lbs. Formula number: 2509A9KV6 Item # 200479
Reason: Direct customer tested organic parsley upon receipt and received a confirmed positive result for Salmonella.
2020-10-28Class I· NV
High Quality Organics
High Quality Organics Organic Parsley, Medium, Organic Parsley Fines 50 lbs. 25 lbs. 20 lbs. 0.25 lbs.
Reason: Direct customer tested organic parsley upon receipt and received a confirmed positive result for Salmonella.
2020-10-28Class II· CA
Bumble Bee Foods, LLC
Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water; Sold under brand names of Bumble Bee and Kirkland Signature: Bumble Bee NET WT 8-7 oz. (198g) Total 56 oz. (3 lbs 8 oz) 1.59 kg); DR WT 8-5.2 oz. (144g_ total 40..8 oz (2 lb 9 oz) (1.15 kg); For Case UPC 86600-23061, the 8 Pack film UPC is 8660023061, can label UPC is 86600-23059 Kirkland Signature NET WT 8-7 oz. (198g) Total 56 oz. (3 lbs 8 oz) 1.59 kg); DR WT 8-5,4 oz (153g) Total 43.2 oz. (2.7 lbs.) (1.22 kg); For Case UPC 9661933523, the 8-Pack film label UPC is UPC 96619-33523, can label UPC is 96619-97781
Reason: During labeling, swollen cans of tuna were found. Two UPC codes for product distributed to one customer did not show signs of swelling but was produced on the same shift as cans that did.
2020-10-28Class II· NY
Ariola Foods Corp.
Frozen raw Lobster Tail pastry 100 count, sold in 15LB, 24LB, 40.25LB cases
Reason: Lobster tail pastry contains undeclared wheat, FD&C Red #40, and FD&C Yellow #5 food dyes.
2020-10-28Class II· NM
Desert Premium Group, LLC
Trader Joe's Hatch Valley Salsa, 12 oz. jars packed into trays of 12 and shrink-wrapped, UPC: 0053 6806, Dist. & Sold Exclusively By: Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA 91016
Reason: One batch of salsa had a recorded equilibrium pH of 6.65.
2020-10-28Class I· CA
Wismettac Asian Foods, INC
Shirakiku brand Black Fungus (Kikurage); 5 lb. bag, 6 x 5 lb. bags per case Item # 60403; UPC 0 74410 60403 5 Ingredients: Back Fungus, Contains: Sulfites Product of China Distributed by Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA, 90670
Reason: California Department of Public Health sampled and tested Shirakiku brand Black Fungus and found it contain Salmonella ssp. serogroup B.
2020-10-28Class II· TN
Taylor Farms Tennessee, Inc.
Marketside brand Cranberry Walnut Salad in 4.5 oz. plastic bowl with poly film lidding (6 bowls per case). UPC: 583243601
Reason: Undeclared wheat and walnuts on the ingredient statement.
2020-10-21Class I· TX
Country Fresh Inc.
Race Trac Melon Trio 5.5 oz UPC 74641031945 packaged in clear plastic container
Reason: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2020-10-21Class I· TX
Country Fresh Inc.
Summer Blend 5oz UPC 681131355094 packaged in clear plastic container
Reason: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2020-10-21Class I· TX
Country Fresh Inc.
Apple Grape Tray With Caramel Sauce 2 lbs 10oz UPC 68113118012 packaged in clear plastic Tray
Reason: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2020-10-21Class I· TX
Country Fresh Inc.
Mixed Apples 32oz UPC 681131180078 packaged in clear plastic container
Reason: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2020-10-21Class I· TX
Country Fresh Inc.
Green Apples 32oz UPC 681131180061 packaged in clear plastic containers
Reason: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2020-10-21Class I· TX
Country Fresh Inc.
Red Apple 14oz UPC 681131180047; Red apple 32oz UPC 681131180108 packaged in clear plastic containers
Reason: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2020-10-21Class I· TX
Country Fresh Inc.
Pineapple, Grapes, and Mango Blend 16oz UPC 68113118039
Reason: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2020-10-21Class I· TX
Country Fresh Inc.
Seasonal Blend 10oz UPC 68113118048; Seasonal Blend 16oz UPC 681131180498; Seasonal Blend 32oz UPC 681131180504 all packaged in clear plastic containers
Reason: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2020-10-21Class I· TX
Country Fresh Inc.
Pineapple 32oz UPC 681131180443; Pineapple Chunks 10oz UPC 681131180429; Pineapple Chunks 16oz UPC 681131180467; Pineapple 42oz UPC 681131180436; Pineapple chunks 5.5 oz UPC 74641011862 all packaged in clear plastic containers
Reason: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2020-10-21Class I· TX
Country Fresh Inc.
Cantaloupe Chunks 16oz UPC 681131180153; Cantaloupe Chunks 10oz UPC 681131180146 packaged in clear plastic containers
Reason: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2020-10-21Class I· TX
Country Fresh Inc.
Seasonal Trio 32oz UPC 681131180696 packaged in clear plastic container
Reason: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2020-10-21Class I· TX
Country Fresh Inc.
Red Grapes 10oz UPC 68113118047; Red Grape 5.5oz UPC 74641031976 packaged in clear plastic containers
Reason: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2020-10-21Class I· TX
Country Fresh Inc.
Mango Spears 16 oz UPC 681131180382; Mango 10 oz UPC 681131180375; Mango Chunks 5.5 oz UPC 74641018410 all packaged in clear plastic containers
Reason: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2020-10-21Class I· TX
Country Fresh Inc.
Tropical Blend 5oz UPC 68113135100 packaged in clear plastic container
Reason: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2020-10-21Class I· TX
Country Fresh Inc.
Seasonal Fruit Tray 40oz UPC 681131180238 packaged in a clear plastic container
Reason: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2020-10-21Class I· TX
Country Fresh Inc.
Watermelon 10 oz UPC Code: 681131180672; Watermelon 32 oz UPC Code: 681131180689; Watermelon Chunks 42 oz UPC Code: 681131180658; Watermelon Spears 16 oz UPC Code: 681131180665; RaceTrac Watermelon 5.5oz UPC Code: 74641000644 all packaged in clear plastic containers
Reason: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
2020-10-21Class II· UT
Lucky Spoon Bakery, LLC
Lucky Spoon Bakery Gluten Free Chocolate Celebration Cake, 17.5 oz. plastic clam shell containing 1 cake, UPC 8-50489-00322-7, P.O. Box 2954 Salt Lake City, UT 84110. 6 packages/case.
Reason: Products are labeled gluten-free. A batch of flour from the raw material supplier tested positive for gluten so the firm immediately initiated a recall of the affected products.
2020-10-21Class II· UT
Lucky Spoon Bakery, LLC
Lucky Spoon Bakery Gluten Free Fall Frost Pumpkin Cupcake, 8.0 oz. plastic clam shell containing 4 cupcakes, UPC 8-50489-00320-3, P.O. Box 2954 Salt Lake City, UT 84110. 12 packages/case.
Reason: Products are labeled gluten-free. A batch of flour from the raw material supplier tested positive for gluten so the firm immediately initiated a recall of the affected products.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.