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U.S. Food Recalls in 2021
1,181 recalls reported to the FDA in 2021.
Class I 408Class II 718Class III 55
2021-12-08Class II· GA
Flowers Foods (Corporate Offices)
Tastykake Chocolate Creme Filled Cupcakes 14.25oz, UPC 0 25600 00223 0
Reason: The firm was notified by an ingredient supplier of the potential small metal fragments in one of the ingredients.
2021-12-08Class II· GA
Flowers Foods (Corporate Offices)
Tastykake Chocolate Cupcakes 12.75oz, UPC 0 25600 00219 3
Reason: The firm was notified by an ingredient supplier of the potential small metal fragments in one of the ingredients.
2021-12-08Class II· GA
Flowers Foods (Corporate Offices)
Tastykake Buttercreme Iced Creme Filled Chocolate Cupcakes 14.25oz (6-2ct) box UPC 0 25600 00230 8 & 2.375oz package, UPC 0 25600 00004 5
Reason: The firm was notified by an ingredient supplier of the potential small metal fragments in one of the ingredients.
2021-12-08Class II· NY
MOTTS LLP
Motts No Sugar Added Apple Sauce - 3.9 oz.
Reason: Apple sauce may contain foreign object (metal)
2021-12-08Class I· CA
J F C International Inc
WEL-PAC Brand Shrimp Dashi No Moto - Powdered Shrimp Stock; Net Wt. 1.75 oz. (0.35.oz x 5 bags) 49.6 g UPC: 0 11152 83660 7 Product of Japan; Imported by JFC International Inc., Los Angeles, CA 90040 INGREDIENTS: SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SUGAR, GLUCOSE, SHRIMP EXTRACT POWDER (TAPIOCA, SWEET POTATO, CORN, SHRIMP, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SALT, BEET, SOYBEAN, DISODIUM SUCCINATE), SHRIMP POWDER, CORN OIL, DISODIUM SUCCINATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, CITRIC ACID, MIXED SEASONING (MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, DISODIUM SUCCINATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, HYDROLYZED PROTEIN (CORN, WHEAT, SOYBEAN, TAPIOCA), DEXTRIN, SALT, SUGAR, POTATO STARCH). CONTAINS: CRUSTACEAN SHELLFISH (SHRIMP), SOYBEAN, WHEAT
Reason: Manufacturer notified US supplier that powdered shrimp stock did not declare fish (hydrolyzed protein that contains bonito, sardine and tuna), on the label.
2021-12-08Class I· UT
Onions 52
40# (LB) Ctn (box) Jumbo Yellow Onions, Product of Mexico - Label Carzalia Valley Produce, Distributed by Carzalia Valley Produce, Columbus, NM. UPC 00815222010023 Imported from Chihuahua, Mexico, sourced from ProSource and shipped from July 1, 2021 through August 25, 2021. Store in cool dry place off the ground.
Reason: Voluntary recall due to possible contamination with Salmonella Oranienburg in onions from Chihuahua Mexico.
2021-12-08Class I· UT
Onions 52
12 count per 2 lb. mesh sacks with UPC 033383 601014 Medium Red Onions Product of Mexico Farm Fresh Label Distributed by Onions 52 Carrollton, TX. 12 count per 3 lb. mesh sacks with UPC 033383 601021 Medium Red Onions Product of Mexico Farm Fresh Label Distributed by Onions 52 Carrollton TX. Imported from Chihuahua, Mexico, sourced from ProSource and shipped from July 1, 2021 through August 25, 2021. Store in cool dry place off the ground. Labeling states product of Mexico.
Reason: Voluntary recall due to possible contamination with Salmonella Oranienburg in onions from Chihuahua Mexico.
2021-12-08Class I· UT
Onions 52
5# (LB) Ctn (box) Jumbo Red Onions, Product of Mexico - Label Imperial Fresh Distributed by Carzalia Valley Produce, Columbus, NM. UPC 1039494. Imported from Chihuahua, Mexico, sourced from ProSource and shipped from July 1, 2021 through August 25, 2021. Store in cool dry place off the ground.
Reason: Voluntary recall due to possible contamination with Salmonella Oranienburg in onions from Chihuahua Mexico.
2021-12-08Class I· WI
Alsum Farms & Produce, Inc.
Alsum Farms & Produce Whole Red onions packaged in 2lb. (907g) bags, UPC 39186-60101 Produce of Mexico. Packed by Alsum Farms & Product, Inc., Friesland, WI 53935.
Reason: Onions are being recalled by Keeler Family Farms due to potential Salmonella contamination.
2021-12-08Class I· WI
Alsum Farms & Produce, Inc.
Alsum Farms & Produce Whole Yellow Onions packaged in 3 lbs. (1.36kg) UPC 39186-60002 and 5 lbs. (2.27kg) UPC 39186-60003 bags. Produce of Mexico. Packed by Alsum Farms & Product, Inc., Friesland, WI 53935.
Reason: Onions are being recalled by Keeler Family Farms due to potential Salmonella contamination.
2021-12-08Class I· WI
Alsum Farms & Produce, Inc.
Alsum Farms & Produce Whole White Onions, 2 lbs. (907g) UPC 39186-60051. Produce of Mexico. Packed by Alsum Farms & Product, Inc., Friesland, WI 53935.
Reason: Onions are being recalled by Keeler Family Farms due to potential Salmonella contamination.
2021-12-08Class II· OR
Trail Toddy & Company LLC
Spiced Irish Coffee Hint of Cocoa, each packet weighs 1.09 oz (31g), 30 packets per case. UPC 8 60003 91546 2. The label is read in parts: "***Ingredients: CANE SUGAR, *CREAM POWDER, *COFFEE, COCOA POWDER, MOLASSES, HONEY, VANILLA, SEA SALT, *CINNAMON, *CLOVE, *STAR ANISE, LOCUST BEAN GUM, *SILICON DIOXIDE..***CONTAINS DAIRY***".
Reason: Cream is declared in the Ingredients statement and Dairy is declared in the Contains statement. Milk is not declared.
2021-12-08Class II· OR
Trail Toddy & Company LLC
Mocha Irish Coffee 66% Cocao, each packet weighs 1.41 oz (40g), 30 packets per case. UPC 8 60003 91547 9. The label is read in parts: "***Ingredients: CANE SUGAR, *CREAM POWDER, COCOA BEANS, COCOA BUTTER, *COFFEE, COCOA POWDER, MOLASSES, HONEY, VANILLA, SEA SALT, LOCUST BEAN GUM, SILICON DIOXIDE, SOY LECITHIN.***CONTAINS DAIRY***".
Reason: Cream is declared in the Ingredients statement and Dairy is declared in the Contains statement. Milk is not declared.
2021-12-08Class II· OR
Trail Toddy & Company LLC
Classic Irish Coffee Hint of Cocoa, each packet weighs 1.09 oz (31g), 30 packets per case. UPC 8 60003 91545 5. This product is a blend of shelf-stable ingredients and contains no alcohol. The label is read in parts: "***Ingredients: CANE SUGAR, *CREAM POWDER, *COFFEE, COCOA POWDER, MOLASSES, HONEY, VANILLA, SEA SALT, LOCUST BEAN GUM, *SILICON DIOXIDE. *ORGANIC INGREDIENT.***CONTAINS DAIRY***".
Reason: Cream is declared in the Ingredients statement and Dairy is declared in the Contains statement. Milk is not declared.
2021-12-08Class I· NY
ILG International Trading, Inc.
Natural Delight Collection Natural Dried Apricots, product of Uzbekistan; in a 500 g (17 oz) cardboard box marked with a best before date of 03/30/2022. The product UPC code is 811579000533
Reason: Product contains undeclared sulfites.
2021-12-01Class III· PR
Empresas La Famosa, Inc.
Mr. Special Jugo de Pina De Concentrado, 46 oz cans, packaged cardboard boxes 12 cans per case of 46 oz each
Reason: Discovered swollen cans
2021-12-01Class II· CA
King's Hawaiian Bakery
Kings Hawaiian Hawaiian Sweet Hamburger Buns8 buns NET WT 12.8 oz. (362.9 g) UPC 0 73435-06050 Product Number 800020
Reason: Products that were on HOLD for potential foreign materials was accidently released into commerce. The products released may be contaminated with small plastic foreign material.
2021-12-01Class I· CA
MARY RUTH ORGANICS
MaryRuth's Organic Infants Liquid Probiotic; Unflavored, a Dietary Supplement. 1 fl. oz. (30 mL) UPC: 8 56645 00858 7 Serving size (five drops - start with one and work up to 5) Organic Proprietary Probiotic Blend 250 mg. Bifidobacterium lactis Bifidobacterium infantis Bifidobacterium bifidum Lactobacillus reuteri Other ingredients: A blend of probiotics in an enzyme enriched substrate, extracted with water from a proprietary blend of three organic grasses.
Reason: Internal testing found the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the product.
2021-12-01Class III· VA
Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC
Mexican Side Salad 6.95oz. (197g). Packaged in plastic containers.
Reason: Product may be contaminated with foreign objects (plastic fragments)
2021-12-01Class III· VA
Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC
Garden Side Salad 6.95oz. (197g) UPC:72251525202. Packaged in plastic containers.
Reason: Product may be contaminated with foreign objects (plastic fragments)
2021-11-24Class I· CA
Five Star Gourmet Foods, Inc.
Simply Fresh Salads - Cranberry Walnut Salad with Very Berry Vinaigrette; sweet-tart cranberries & Walnuts, feta cheese, crunchy flatbread and spring mix. Keep refrigerated. Net Wt. 4.2 oz. (119g) UPC: 8 50012 79394 6 Contains: Milk, treenut (walnut) Distributed by: FiveStar Gourmet Foods, Ontario, CA 91761 877-546-8763
Reason: Internal product label review discovered that wheat is not declared as an ingredient or allergen in Cranberry Walnut salad. Flatbread chips which contain wheat are visible through clear plastic container.
2021-11-24Class III· CA
Church Brothers, LLC
True Leaf VA - Romaine Chopped, 6x2 lb. True Leaf Product of USA
Reason: FSIS notified FDA of a customer finding plastic pieces in Chopped Romaine Lettuce
2021-11-24Class I· CA
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Salad Classics Garden Salad; iceberg lettuce, shredded carrots, red cabbage; Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g) UPC: 6-88267-18443-7 Packaged by Dole Distributed by F-------Old USA, Landover, MD
Reason: The Georgia Department of Agriculture sampled and found Listeria monocytogenes in Dole Garden Salad. Product was packed under 3 additional brand names.
2021-11-24Class I· CA
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Kroger Garden Salad; iceberg lettuce, shredded carrots, red cabbage; Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g) UPC: 0-11110-91036-3 Distributed by The Kroger Company, Cincinnati, OH
Reason: The Georgia Department of Agriculture sampled and found Listeria monocytogenes in Dole Garden Salad. Product was packed under 3 additional brand names.
2021-11-24Class I· CA
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Marketside Classic Salad; Garden Salad; iceberg lettuce, shredded carrots, red cabbage; Net Wt. 24 oz. (1 lb. 8 oz.) 680 g UPC: 6-81131-32895-1 Distributed by Walmart, Bentonville, AR
Reason: The Georgia Department of Agriculture sampled and found Listeria monocytogenes in Dole Garden Salad. Product was packed under 3 additional brand names.
2021-11-24Class I· CA
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Dole Garden Salad; iceberg lettuce, shredded carrots, red cabbage; Net Wt. 24 oz. (1 lb. 8 oz.) 680 g UPC: 0 71430 01136 2 Dole Food Company, Inc. Distributed by Dole Fresh Vegetables, Monterey, CA
Reason: The Georgia Department of Agriculture sampled and found Listeria monocytogenes in Dole Garden Salad. Product was packed under 3 additional brand names.
2021-11-24Class I· NY
HELLOFRESH US
EveryPlate Meal Kit Product Codes 82-83-89-93-94-96-98 from Production Week 36 (production week start date: 09/01/2021)
Reason: Products contain onions purchased from ProSource and associated with a Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak.
2021-11-24Class I· NY
HELLOFRESH US
EveryPlate Meal Kit Product Codes 87-88-89-90-91-94-101 from Production Week 35 (production week start date: 08/25/2021)
Reason: Products contain onions purchased from ProSource and associated with a Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak.
2021-11-24Class I· NY
HELLOFRESH US
EveryPlate Meal Kit Product Codes 82-84-85-87-88-90-92-97-98 from Production Week 34 (production week start date: 08/18/2021)
Reason: Products contain onions purchased from ProSource and associated with a Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak.
2021-11-24Class I· NY
HELLOFRESH US
EveryPlate Meal Kit Product Codes 80-82-84-85-88-90-92-99 from Production Week 33 (production week start date: 08/11/2021)
Reason: Products contain onions purchased from ProSource and associated with a Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak.
2021-11-24Class I· NY
HELLOFRESH US
EveryPlate Meal Kit Product Codes 81-82-84-90-92-95-98-99 from Production Week 32 (production week start date: 08/04/2021)
Reason: Products contain onions purchased from ProSource and associated with a Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak.
2021-11-24Class I· NY
HELLOFRESH US
EveryPlate Meal Kit Product Codes 82-83-84-90-91-92-94-96-97-100 from Production Week 31 (production week start date: 07/28/2021)
Reason: Products contain onions purchased from ProSource and associated with a Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak.
2021-11-24Class I· NY
HELLOFRESH US
EveryPlate Meal Kit Product Codes 84-88-89-90-91-92-94-98-99-100 from Production Week 30 (production week start date: 07/21/2021)
Reason: Products contain onions purchased from ProSource and associated with a Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak.
2021-11-24Class I· NY
HELLOFRESH US
EveryPlate Meal Kit Product Codes 83-84-86-89-92-94-97 from Production Week 29 (production week start date: 07/14/2021)
Reason: Products contain onions purchased from ProSource and associated with a Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak.
2021-11-24Class I· NY
HELLOFRESH US
EveryPlate Meal Kit Product Codes 82-83-86-88-89-91-92-94-95-96-97-99-100 from Production Week 28 (production week start date: 07/07/2021)
Reason: Products contain onions purchased from ProSource and associated with a Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak.
2021-11-24Class I· NY
HELLOFRESH US
HelloFresh Meal Kit Product Code 8-15-19-24 from Production Week 36 (production week start date: 09/01/2021)
Reason: Products contain onions purchased from ProSource and associated with a Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak.
2021-11-24Class I· NY
HELLOFRESH US
HelloFresh Meal Kit Product Code 4-12-14-18-23-25-AA from Production Week 35 (production week start date: 8/25/2021)
Reason: Products contain onions purchased from ProSource and associated with a Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak.
2021-11-24Class I· NY
HELLOFRESH US
HelloFresh Meal Kit Product Code 2-3-6-8-10-14-16-22-23-24 from Production Week 34 (production week start date: 8/18/2021)
Reason: Products contain onions purchased from ProSource and associated with a Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak.
2021-11-24Class I· NY
HELLOFRESH US
HelloFresh Meal Kit Product Code 4-6-9-10-11-13-15-20 from Production Week 33 (production week start date: 8/11/2021)
Reason: Products contain onions purchased from ProSource and associated with a Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak.
2021-11-24Class I· NY
HELLOFRESH US
HelloFresh Meal Kit Product Code 1-2-3-5-9-11-15-17-19-25 from Production Week 32 (production week start date: 8/4/2021)
Reason: Products contain onions purchased from ProSource and associated with a Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.