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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
2021-10-27Class II· CA
Chocolate and the Chip
Chocolate & the Chip Spiced Rum Oatmeal Raisin Cookies: 4 oz / 114 grams per pack. Cookies are packaged in uniform pairs in a food grade clear resealable bag and label Corrected Ingredients: All purpose flour (bleached wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, ascorbic acid, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid, ascorbic acid) unsalted butter (pasteurized cream, natural flavorings), eggs, semi sweet chocolate chips (sugar, chocolate, cocoa butter, milkfat, soy lecithin, natural flavors), light brown sugar, white granulated sugar, california select raisins, dried oats, pure vanilla extract (vanilla bean extractives in water and alcohol), Himalayan salt, baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), instant decaf coffee (decaffeinated instant coffee, caramelized sugar),rum extract (Alcohol (29%), Propylene Glycol, Corn Syrup, Water, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Caramel Color, And Fd&C Yellow 5 And Red 40), spiced rum (molasses, water, mash and yeast), cinnamon, salt flakes Contains: wheat, milk, eggs, soy, alcohol Labels found during the inspection had undeclared wheat, milk, soy. Firm had listed ingredients on packaging but what was missing were the sub ingredients and allergen containment.
Reason: Inspection by the California Department of Public Health found undeclared allergens in numerous bakery products.
2021-10-27Class II· CA
Chocolate and the Chip
Chocolate & the Chip Spiced Oatmeal Raisin Cookies: 4 oz / 114 grams per pack. Cookies are packaged in uniform pairs in a food grade clear resealable bag and label Corrected Ingredients: All purpose flour (bleached wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, ascorbic acid, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid, ascorbic acid) unsalted butter (pasteurized cream, natural flavorings), eggs, semi sweet chocolate chips (sugar, chocolate, cocoa butter, milkfat, soy lecithin, natural flavors), light brown sugar, white granulated sugar, california select raisins, dried oats, pure vanilla extract (vanilla bean extractives in water and alcohol), Himalayan salt, baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), instant decaf coffee (decaffeinated instant coffee, caramelized sugar). Labels found during the inspection had undeclared wheat, milk, soy. Firm had listed ingredients on packaging but what was missing were the sub ingredients and allergen containment.
Reason: Inspection by the California Department of Public Health found undeclared allergens in numerous bakery products.
2021-10-27Class II· CA
Chocolate and the Chip
Chocolate & the Chip The Sweetie Cookies: 4 oz / 114 grams per pack. Cookies are packaged in uniform pairs in a food grade clear resealable bag and label Corrected Ingredients: not provided Labels found during the inspection had undeclared wheat, milk, soy. Firm had listed ingredients on packaging but what was missing were the sub ingredients and allergen containment.
Reason: Inspection by the California Department of Public Health found undeclared allergens in numerous bakery products.
2021-10-27Class II· CA
Chocolate and the Chip
Chocolate & the Chip The Original Cookies: 4 oz / 114 grams per pack. Cookies are packaged in uniform pairs in a food grade clear resealable bag and label Corrected Ingredients: Original chocolate chip cookie: Ingredients: All purpose flour (bleached wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, ascorbic acid, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid, ascorbic acid) unsalted butter (pasteurized cream, natural flavorings), eggs, semi sweet chocolate chips (sugar, chocolate, cocoa butter, milkfat, soy lecithin, natural flavors), light brown sugar, white granulated sugar, pure vanilla extract (vanilla bean extractives in water and alcohol), Himalayan salt, baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), instant decaf coffee (decaffeinated instant coffee, caramelized sugar), cinnamon, salt flakes Contains: wheat, milk, eggs, soy. Labels found during the inspection had undeclared wheat, milk, soy and tree nuts (hazelnuts). Firm had listed ingredients on packaging but what was missing were the sub ingredients and allergen containment.
Reason: Inspection by the California Department of Public Health found undeclared allergens in numerous bakery products.
2021-10-27Class II· IL
Ingredion Incorporated
Ingredion INSTANT PURE-FLOW F Food Starch, 50lb bag, material 12151103CA
Reason: Potential metal fragments in product
2021-10-27Class I· TX
Whole Foods Market Brand 365, Llc
Whole Foods Market Everyday Double Crust Apple Pie sold in clear plastic clamshell with scale label applied. Sold as whole pie or by the slice. PLUs 33404, 74272, 74259
Reason: Whole and sliced Apple and Cherry Pies from five stores in the Mid-Atlantic Region contain undeclared milk and egg.
2021-10-27Class I· TX
Whole Foods Market Brand 365, Llc
Whole Foods Market Everyday Double Crust Cherry Pie sold in clear plastic clamshell with scale label applied. Sold as whole pie or by the slice. PLUs 74874, 74401, 33405
Reason: Whole and sliced Apple and Cherry Pies from five stores in the Mid-Atlantic Region contain undeclared milk and egg.
2021-10-27Class I· TN
International Sprout Holding Inc.
SunGarden Mung Bean Sprouts 5lb & 10lb packaged in clear plastic bag in white cardboard box
Reason: Product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes
2021-10-27Class II· IA
Farmers' All Natural Creamery LLC
Kalona Supernatural Organic Whole Chocolate Milk, Manufactured in Iowa for Kalona Organics, LLC. Kalona IA in 16 FL OZ (UPC 8-81245-10516-9, 8 bottles per case) 32 FL OZ (UPC 8-81245-10532-9, 6 bottles per case) and 64 FL OZ (UPC8-81245-10564-0, 6 bottles per case)
Reason: Milk products and shipped without being properly pasteurized.
2021-10-27Class II· IA
Farmers' All Natural Creamery LLC
Kalona Supernatural Organic Half & Half, Manufactured in Iowa for Kalona Organics, LLC. Kalona IA in 16 FL OZ (UPC 8-81245-12516-7, 8 bottles per case) and 32 FL OZ (UPC 8-81245-12532-7, 6 bottles per case)
Reason: Milk products and shipped without being properly pasteurized.
2021-10-27Class II· IA
Farmers' All Natural Creamery LLC
Kalona Supernatural Organic Whipping Cream, Manufactured in Iowa for Kalona Organics, LLC. Kalona IA in 16 FL OZ (UPC 8-81245-12016-2, 8 bottles per case) and 32 FL OZ (UPC 8-81245-12032-2, 6 bottles per case)
Reason: Milk products and shipped without being properly pasteurized.
2021-10-20Class II· CA
Driscoll's Inc.
Driscolls's Fresh Blueberries 6 oz. and 1 pt. clamshell containers Keep refrigerated and rinse before use.
Reason: European customer reported that berries received from this grower was found to include a few small metal spheres, about 2.45 mm diameter.
2021-10-20Class II· FL
Kelly's Bakery Corp.
Brownie Chocolate Walnuts, Carton with 96 retail units, A210107B
Reason: Undeclared Walnuts on product label.
2021-10-20Class I· NJ
B&G Foods North America, Inc
Tone s Taco Seasoning Blend, Plastic Bottles / 12 bottles per case with best by dates of SEPT 03 24 and SEPT 06 24, due to the
Reason: Product was recalled due to the presence of undeclared wheat.
2021-10-20Class I· ID
Litehouse Inc
Litehouse item 15533 Ranch dressing packaged in 1.25 oz. plastic cup with seal, 336 cups per case. It is printed on the side of a plastic cup as 1231 1.25 OZ 02 83027 15533 RANCH. These cups are un-labeled and not intended for sale as individual cup at retail stores. The master case label is read in parts: "***RANCH DRESSING*** Keep Refrigerated ***15533***336/1.25 OZ UL/RPC RANCH ***Packed By Litehouse Inc. Sandpoint, ID***".
Reason: Undeclared anchovies.
2021-10-20Class I· NJ
Cuisine Innovations Unlimited, LLC
Vemondo Vegan Crabless Mini Crabcakes by Lidl 8.5 OUNCES (240g) coated paper box ten (10) packages per case. Frozen.
Reason: Undeclared egg
2021-10-20Class II· OH
Buurma Farms Inc
Buurma Farms Plain Parsley (Flat Parsley) PLU twist tie or banded bunches 30ct in cardboard cartons 60ct in wooden crates
Reason: Potentially contaminated with E. Coli
2021-10-20Class II· CA
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Bunches of curly parsley packed in cardboard cases received at distributor level with following labeling: Herb Parsley Curly Grown in Salinas 60EA x 60EA Bunch US or 30EA x 60EA Bunch US Dole Fresh Vegetables, Monterey, CA 93940 PLU 4899 0 07143 00310 Harvest Date Aug18 Bunches of curly parsley displayed on produce retail shelf tied with binding twist tie with following labeling: Curly Parsley Persil Frise Product of USA #4899 Product Des Etatis-Unis 0 33383 80110 0
Reason: Potential non-O157 STEC (Shiga-Toxin 1) contamination. Serotype OXY31:H20 (stx1a with saa)
2021-10-20Class II· IL
Fairlife Llc
FAIRLIFE MILK 8OZ / 6PK CHOCOLATE (multi-pack format of small single serve bottle); Date Code "MAY2722 FA"; Case UPC 008-11620-02207-1; Unit UPC 008-11620-02206-4
Reason: Product has potential for spoilage and lack of commercial sterility.
2021-10-20Class II· OH
Green Field Farms Co-op
Green Field Farms Chocolate Milk 1/2 gallon glass jar, 6 units per case 53oz plastic bottle, 6 units per case 12oz plastic bottle, 8 units per case
Reason: Improper pasteurization - Phosphatase
2021-10-13Class II· CA
BRAINMD
Brain MD - Brain & Memory Power Boost Supports Healthy Brain and Memory Performance 120 capsules - Dietary Supplement UPC: 8 57568 00341 3 Serving Size - 4 capsules' Servings per container - 30 Ingredients - amount per serving: Phosphatidylserine (PS) - 100 mg Acetylcarnitine - 666 mg N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) - 400 mg Alpha-Lipoic Acie - 200 mg Ginkgo Biloba - 121- mg Huperzine A - 100 mcg Other ingredients: Vegetable cellulose, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose. Developed and distributed by: BrainMD, Irvine, CA; brainmd.com
Reason: It was discovered that bottles of Brain and Memory Power Boost was filled with multi vitamin-mineral product - NeuroVite Plus
2021-10-13Class I· GA
Terry and Joe Baker Farms, Llc dba Baker Farms
KALE NET WT 16 OZ (1 LB) 454g Sold under the following brand names: Baker Farms 3667 Ellenton Norman Park Road, Norman Park GA 31771 UPC 8 13098 02001 6; Kroger DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO. CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 UPC 0 11110 18170 1 & SEG Grocers DISTRIBUTED BY: SOUTHEASTERN GROCERS 8928 PROMINENCE PKWY #200, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256 UPC 0 38259 11482 7
Reason: The firm was notified by one of their customers that during a random testing by ODA the product test positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
2021-10-13Class III· NJ
Vintage Food Corp.
Mr. Nut brand Dried Oleaster Net Wt: 10.6 OZ (300g). Expiration date 10/2022. UPC 0360894900.
Reason: Undeclared sulfites
2021-10-13Class I· MN
The Earl of Sandwiches
Earle of Sandwiches X-Large Roast Beef Italiano, Italian Roast Beef & Swiss Cheese on Garlic Pepper French Bread. Net Wt. 10.25 oz (297g), UPC 97256 14340, Keep Refrigerated. Earle of Sandwiches, Willernie, MN 55090
Reason: Sandwiches may contain undeclared egg.
2021-10-13Class I· MN
The Earl of Sandwiches
Duke of Earle X-Large Ham & Cheese, Ham and American Cheese on French Bread. Net Wt. 10.25 oz (297g), UPC 97256 14322, Keep Refrigerated. Earle of Sandwiches, Willernie, MN 55090
Reason: Sandwiches may contain undeclared soy and egg.
2021-10-13Class I· MN
The Earl of Sandwiches
Earle of Sandwiches X-Large Oven Roasted Turkey, Oven Roasted Turkey & Swiss Cheese on French Bread. Net Wt. 10.25 oz (297g), UPC 97256 14379, Keep Refrigerated. Earle of Sandwiches, Willernie, MN 55090
Reason: Sandwiches may contain undeclared soy and egg.
2021-10-13Class I· MN
The Earl of Sandwiches
Duke of Earle Spicy Chicken Sub, Seasoned Chicken with Pepper Jack Cheese on Garlic Pepper French Bread. Net Wt. 7oz (198g), UPC 97256 19400, Keep Refrigerated. Earle of Sandwiches, Willernie, MN 55090
Reason: Sandwiches may contain undeclared soy and egg.
2021-10-13Class I· MN
The Earl of Sandwiches
Earle of Sandwiches Mild Smoked Jalapeno Sub, Smoked Jalapeno Sausage and Peperjack Cheese on Parmasan Crusted French Bread. Net Wt. 7oz (198g), UPC 97256 75671, Keep Refrigerated. Earle of Sandwiches, Willernie, MN 55090
Reason: Sandwiches may contain undeclared soy and egg.
2021-10-06Class I· FL
Medina Baking and Powder Products, Inc.
Chocolate Flavor, 1 QT
Reason: Undeclared Egg
2021-10-06Class I· FL
Medina Baking and Powder Products, Inc.
Vanilla Flavor Imitation (White), Net Contents 128 FL. OZS. (1 Gallon)
Reason: Undeclared Egg, Yellow #5, Red #40, and Blue #1.
2021-10-06Class II· KY
Modern Distributors, Inc. dba Modern Vending
Grab & Go Bistro Pimento Cheese Sandwich 5oz plastic container 1 sandwich per package
Reason: Fish not declared as an allergen
2021-10-06Class II· AR
De Wafelbakkers, LLC
De Wafelbakkers 18 ct Buttermilk Pancakes NET WT 1 lb. 8.7 oz. (703g) KEEP FROZEN packaged in clear flexible plastic UPC 679844104573
Reason: Potential to contain Listeria monocytogenes
2021-10-06Class III· PR
Borinquen Cones of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Crunchy Cones, Mix Choco-Vanilla, 12, NET WT 40oz (113g)
Reason: Undeclared sulfites in product label.
2021-10-06Class III· PR
Borinquen Cones of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Crunchy Cones, Chocolate, 12, NET WT 40oz (113g)
Reason: Undeclared sulfites in product label.
2021-10-06Class II· TN
Mckee Foods Corporation
Little Debbie Mini Nutty Buddy Cookie Bites Sandwich Cookies 2.5oz plastic packaging 72 pouches per case
Reason: Undeclared tree nut allergen
2021-10-06Class II· NY
SEVIROLI FOODSVERTULLO IMPORTS
HEB Jumbo Stuffed Shells; Jumbo Shells Filled with Creamy Ricotta and Romano Cheese; NET WT. 22 OZ (1 LB 6OZ) 624g
Reason: Product may contain foreign objects (metal).
2021-10-06Class II· TX
Monarch PCM, LLC
Ferretts IPS Iron Liquid Dietary Supplement Iron Protein Succinylate 40 mg (elemental iron) / 15 mL 8 oz. White Round PET 24/410 bottle
Reason: Stability is out of spec at 81% for 3 month time period.
2021-10-06Class II· PA
The Enrico Biscotti Company
Enrico Biscotti - Anise Almond Biscotti 8 ounce bags 6 bags per case
Reason: Undeclared soy
2021-10-06Class II· PA
The Enrico Biscotti Company
Enrico Biscotti - Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti 8 ounce bags 6 bags per case
Reason: Undeclared soy
2021-10-06Class I· OH
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Velvet Ice Cream Raspberry Fudge Cordial 1.75 quarts (56oz) 6 quarts per case
Reason: Undeclared Allergen
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database.