Food recalls in the United States in 2012
1,917 official food recall notices published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States in 2012, newest first. Each notice links to the official page.
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1,917 notices, newest first · page 1 of 39.
- December 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IOther reason
"beer set dried rudd", NET WT 200 g (7 oz), PRODUCT OF RUSSIA, BEST BEFORE 10.22.2012 --- The product was packaged in a vacuum packed bag. According to the…
Official wording (English):
The imported processed fish was found to be uneviscerated based on sampling and analysis by New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets.
- December 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IIOther reason
Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loin 3/5, 30lbs/case.
Official wording (English):
Red Chamber is recalling Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loin due to customer complaints with scromboid illnesses when consuming the products.
- December 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Frozen Tuna Loins 3/5, 30lbs., UPC 8 29838 82310 7.
Official wording (English):
Unified Seafood Co is recalling Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loin 3/5 due to possible contamination with Scombroid Toxin.
- December 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IIIOther reason
Garden Fresh Gourmet Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips 14oz bags
Official wording (English):
Beginning 11/01/2012 Garden Fresh Gourmet recalled Garden Fresh Nacho Cheese Tortilla chips (exp 11/26/2012) because quality standards of ingredients used in the products were not met.
- December 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IIIOther reason
El Matador Mexican Style Salted Tortilla Chips 16oz (454 g) bags &32 oz (908 g) bags
Official wording (English):
Beginning 11/01/2012 Garden Fresh Gourmet recalled El Matador & Garden Fresh Gourmet Salted Tortilla Chips because quality standards of ingredients used in the products were not met.
- December 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IIIOther reason
Garden Fresh Gourmet Kettle Style Original Salted Tortilla Chips 14oz (397 g) bags
Official wording (English):
Beginning 11/01/2012 Garden Fresh Gourmet recalled El Matador & Garden Fresh Gourmet Salted Tortilla Chips because quality standards of ingredients used in the products were not met.
- December 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IOther reason
Dried Apricots 6 oz UPC 7203670494
Official wording (English):
Undeclared sulphur dioxide
- December 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IOther reason
Dried Golden Raisins 8 oz UPC 7203670490
Official wording (English):
Undeclared sulphur dioxide
- December 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IIUndeclared allergen
#122-A, Piazza Produce Clam Base, Net Weight 16 oz (1 lb) 454G Packed For: Piazza Produce, Indianapolis, IN 46268: #122-A, Primarque Clam Base, Net Wt 16 oz (1…
Official wording (English):
The ingredient label did not identify the source of butter and cream ingredient as milk, an allergen. Consumers with a milk allergy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
- December 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IIUndeclared allergen
#222-C, Primarque Clam Base, Net Weight 5 pounds (2.27kg) & 16 oz ( 1 LB) 454G Packed for Primarque Products, Worcester, MA 01610 #222-C, Cook's Delight Clam…
Official wording (English):
The ingredient label did not identify the source of butter and cream ingredient as milk, an allergen. Consumers with a milk allergy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
- December 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IIUndeclared allergen
#223-E Primarque Clam Base, Net Weight 50 pounds (22.68 kg) Packed for Primarque Products, Worcester, MA 01610
Official wording (English):
The ingredient label did not identify the source of butter and cream ingredient as milk, an allergen. Consumers with a milk allergy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
- December 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IIUndeclared allergen
#124-M Primarque Lobster Base, Net Weight (1LB) 454 G & 50 Pounds (22.68 kg) Packed for Primarque Products, Worcester, MA 01610 #124-M Cook's Delight Lobster…
Official wording (English):
The ingredient label did not identify the source of butter and cream ingredient as milk, an allergen. Consumers with a milk allergy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
- December 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IIUndeclared allergen
#126 Primarque Seafood Base, Net Weight 16 oz, 1LB, 454 G & 50 Pounds (22.68 kg) Packed for Primarque Products, Worcester, MA 01610 #126 Cook's Delight Seafood…
Official wording (English):
The ingredient label did not identify the source of butter and cream ingredient as milk, an allergen. Consumers with a milk allergy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
- December 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IIUndeclared allergen
#425N Primarque Fish Base, Net Weight 50 Pounds (22.68 kg) Packed for Primarque Products, Worcester, MA 01610
Official wording (English):
The ingredient label did not identify the source of butter and cream ingredient as milk, an allergen. Consumers with a milk allergy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
- December 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IIUndeclared allergen
#822- M PrimarqueClam Base, Net Weight 50 Pounds (22.68 kg) Packed for Primarque Products, Worcester, MA 01610
Official wording (English):
The ingredient label did not identify the source of butter and cream ingredient as milk, an allergen. Consumers with a milk allergy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
- December 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IIUndeclared allergen
#428N Cook's Delight Shrimp Base, Net Weight 50 Pounds (22.68 kg) Packed by Integrative Flavors, Michigan City, Indiana
Official wording (English):
The ingredient label did not identify the source of butter and cream ingredient as milk, an allergen. Consumers with a milk allergy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
- December 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IIUndeclared allergen
#272N Cook's Delight Mushroom Base, Net Weight 50 Pounds (22.68 kg) Packed by Integrative Flavors, Michigan City, Indiana 46360
Official wording (English):
The ingredient label did not identify the source of butter and cream ingredient as milk, an allergen. Consumers with a milk allergy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
- December 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IIUndeclared allergen
#828 Cook's Delight Shrimp Base, Net Weight 30 Pounds; 5 Pounds, Packed by Integrative Flavors, Michigan City, Indian
Official wording (English):
The ingredient label did not identify the source of butter and cream ingredient as milk, an allergen. Consumers with a milk allergy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
- December 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IIUndeclared allergen
#226 Cook's Delight Lobster Base, Net Weight 30 Pounds; 5 Pounds, Packed by Integrative Flavors, Michigan City, Indian
Official wording (English):
The ingredient label did not identify the source of butter and cream ingredient as milk, an allergen. Consumers with a milk allergy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
- December 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IIUndeclared allergen
#326 RS PrimarqueLobster Base, Net Weight 50 Pounds;, PackedFor Primarque Products, Worcester, MA 01610
Official wording (English):
The ingredient label did not identify the source of butter and cream ingredient as milk, an allergen. Consumers with a milk allergy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
- December 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IIUndeclared allergen
#321N Primarque Crab Base, Net Weight 50 Pounds, Packed For Primarque Products, Worcester, MA 01610 #321 N Cook's Delight,Crab Base, Net Weight 50 Pounds…
Official wording (English):
The ingredient label did not identify the source of butter and cream ingredient as milk, an allergen. Consumers with a milk allergy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
- December 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IUndeclared allergen
Newman's Own Lite Honey Mustard Dressing, 16 FL.OZ (473 mL)
Official wording (English):
Newman's Own Lite Honey Mustard Dressing was labeled with an incorrect back label that did not list the allergen milk.
- December 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Arnold's Candies Handmade Since 1953 www.arnoldscandies.com Wintergreen Puffs***INGREDIENTS: Sugar, Cream of Tarter, Artificial Flavoring and Coloring WARNING…
Official wording (English):
The firm was notified by the New York State Department of Agriculture & Marketing, that they failed to include the colors Yellow #5 and Blue #1 on their label.
- December 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Arnold's Candies Handmade Since 1953 www.arnoldscandies.com Root Beer Puffs Puffs***INGREDIENTS: Sugar, Cream of Tarter, Artificial Flavoring and Coloring…
Official wording (English):
The firm was notified by the New York State Department of Agriculture & Marketing, that they failed to include the colors Yellow #5 and Blue #1 on their label.
- December 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IUndeclared allergen
Tak Shing Hong Dried Taiwan Shrimp, all sizes
Official wording (English):
Grand Products is recalling Tak Shing Hong Dried Taiwan shrimp products due to undeclared sulfites.
- December 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IListeria
Meatless Burger: 1) Veggie Patch Ultimate Meatless Burger - Net Wt. 9 oz. tray, UPC Code 6-10129-00211-5; 2) Veggie Patch The Ultimate Meatless Burger - Le…
Official wording (English):
Product contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
- December 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IListeria
Veggie Patch Falafel Chickpea Balls, Net Wt 9 oz tray, Refrigerated UPC code 6-10129-06619-3
Official wording (English):
Product contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
- December 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IIUndeclared allergen
Yellow rice mixes with the following g brand names: (1) Shurfine brand Yellow Rice with Saffron, NET WT 5 OZ (142g), distributed by TOPCO ASSOCIATES, LLC, 7711…
Official wording (English):
Undeclared hydrolyzed soy protein in yellow rice with saffron
- December 19, 2012reportedFDAClass IIIUndeclared allergen
Pure Apricot Pecan Flats, 10 units/case, 6oz. UPC 8 73376 00303.
Official wording (English):
Unified Grocers is recalling Pure Apricot Pecan Flats because it may contain undeclared sulfites.
- December 19, 2012reportedFDAClass IUndeclared allergen
Turkana Valley Dried Apricot 250 g, UPC 8692594007804 and 500 g UPC 8692594007811 Tunas Gida, San Ve Tic. Ltd. Sti 2 Org. San. Bol. Celal Dogan Bulvari No.:3…
Official wording (English):
Turkana Valley dried apricots contain undeclared sulfites which was discovered during NYSDAM sampling.
- December 19, 2012reportedFDAClass IUndeclared allergen
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Chocolate & Peanut Butter regular whole bean coffee packaged in the following sizes: 12 oz. (340g) UPC 746774-003594 and 5 LB…
Official wording (English):
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters is recalling 3 flavors of regular and decaffeinated, ground and whole bean coffees because they contain undeclared walnut. Chocolate & Peanut Butter, Monkey Mocha, and Lunch with Elvis
- December 19, 2012reportedFDAClass IUndeclared allergen
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Chocolate & Peanut Butter Decaffeinated whole bean coffee packaged in 12 oz. (340g) bags with no UPC code.
Official wording (English):
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters is recalling 3 flavors of regular and decaffeinated, ground and whole bean coffees because they contain undeclared walnut. Chocolate & Peanut Butter, Monkey Mocha, and Lunch with Elvis
- December 19, 2012reportedFDAClass IUndeclared allergen
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Chocolate & Peanut Butter regular ground coffee packaged in the following sizes: 1.5 oz. (42.5g) with UPC 746774-00042, 2.5 oz.…
Official wording (English):
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters is recalling 3 flavors of regular and decaffeinated, ground and whole bean coffees because they contain undeclared walnut. Chocolate & Peanut Butter, Monkey Mocha, and Lunch with Elvis
- December 19, 2012reportedFDAClass IUndeclared allergen
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Chocolate & Peanut Butter Decaffeinated ground coffee packaged in 12 oz. (340g) bags with no UPC.
Official wording (English):
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters is recalling 3 flavors of regular and decaffeinated, ground and whole bean coffees because they contain undeclared walnut. Chocolate & Peanut Butter, Monkey Mocha, and Lunch with Elvis
- December 19, 2012reportedFDAClass IUndeclared allergen
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Mocha Monkey regular whole bean coffee packaged in 5 lb bulk bags with UPC 746774-00509.
Official wording (English):
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters is recalling 3 flavors of regular and decaffeinated, ground and whole bean coffees because they contain undeclared walnut. Chocolate & Peanut Butter, Monkey Mocha, and Lunch with Elvis
- December 19, 2012reportedFDAClass IUndeclared allergen
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Mocha Monkey regular ground coffee packaged in 1.5 oz. (42.5g) bags with UPC 746774-000425.
Official wording (English):
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters is recalling 3 flavors of regular and decaffeinated, ground and whole bean coffees because they contain undeclared walnut. Chocolate & Peanut Butter, Monkey Mocha, and Lunch with Elvis
- December 19, 2012reportedFDAClass IUndeclared allergen
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Lunch with Elvis regular whole bean coffee packaged in the following sizes: 12 oz. (340g) bags with no UPC, and 5 lb bulk bags…
Official wording (English):
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters is recalling 3 flavors of regular and decaffeinated, ground and whole bean coffees because they contain undeclared walnut. Chocolate & Peanut Butter, Monkey Mocha, and Lunch with Elvis
- December 19, 2012reportedFDAClass IUndeclared allergen
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Lunch with Elvis decaffeinated whole bean coffee packaged in 12 oz. (42.5g) bags with no UPC.
Official wording (English):
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters is recalling 3 flavors of regular and decaffeinated, ground and whole bean coffees because they contain undeclared walnut. Chocolate & Peanut Butter, Monkey Mocha, and Lunch with Elvis
- December 19, 2012reportedFDAClass IUndeclared allergen
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Lunch with Elvis regular ground coffee packaged in the following sizes: 1.5 oz. (42.5g) with UPC 746774-000425, and 12 oz.…
Official wording (English):
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters is recalling 3 flavors of regular and decaffeinated, ground and whole bean coffees because they contain undeclared walnut. Chocolate & Peanut Butter, Monkey Mocha, and Lunch with Elvis
- December 19, 2012reportedFDAClass IUndeclared allergen
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Lunch with Elvis decaffeinated ground coffee packaged in 12 oz. (340g) bags with no UPC.
Official wording (English):
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters is recalling 3 flavors of regular and decaffeinated, ground and whole bean coffees because they contain undeclared walnut. Chocolate & Peanut Butter, Monkey Mocha, and Lunch with Elvis
- December 19, 2012reportedFDAClass ISalmonella
Longhorn Bar Roasted Peanut with Chocolate (1.23 oz), 144 units per case. The bars are in packaging labeled as Longhorn Bars and have a picture of roasted…
Official wording (English):
LIN-MAR PARTNERS, INC of Austin, Texas recalled two varieties of Longhorn Bars: Roasted Peanut with Chocolate Energy Bars and Peanut Butter Trail Mix Protein Bars, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections…
- December 19, 2012reportedFDAClass ISalmonella
Longhorn Bar Peanut Butter Trail Mix (1.80 oz), 144 units per case. The bars are in packaging labeled as Longhorn Bars and have a picture of roasted peanuts…
Official wording (English):
LIN-MAR PARTNERS, INC of Austin, Texas recalled two varieties of Longhorn Bars: Roasted Peanut with Chocolate Energy Bars and Peanut Butter Trail Mix Protein Bars, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections…
- December 19, 2012reportedFDAClass IE. coli
Baugher's Apple Cider, one gallon and half gallon plastic jugs, with plastic caps labeled in part ***Fresh*** Preservatives added-keep under refrigeration***.…
Official wording (English):
An unpasteurized apple cider product is potentially linked to foodborne illnesses in cases confirmed with E. coli 0157:H7.
- December 19, 2012reportedFDAClass IIIOther microbiological risk
Ella's Kitchen yum yummy milk + vanilla baby cookies Net Wt. 3.8 oz (108 g) Ella's Daddy's Company Ella's Kitchen Inc. Montclair, NJ 07042 UPC 845901000526…
Official wording (English):
Cookies may contain mold.
- December 19, 2012reportedFDAClass IISalmonella
Cold-Smoked Atlantic Salmon in vacuum packed plastic, labeled in part: "FOPPEN NORWEGIAN SMOKED SALMON SLICES INCLUDES PACKET OF HONEY MUSTARD DILL SAUCE READY…
Official wording (English):
Salmon was produced in a plant in Greece, owned by Foppen of the Netherlands, where Salmonella was found on one of the lines.
- December 19, 2012reportedFDAClass IIIOther microbiological risk
Ella's Kitchen yum yummy apple + ginger baby cookies Net Wt. 3.8 oz (108 g) Ella's Daddy's Company Ella's Kitchen Inc. Montclair, NJ 07042 UPC 845901000533…
Official wording (English):
Cookies may contain mold.
- December 12, 2012reportedFDAClass ISalmonella
Ground limestone also known as calcium carbonate. Omya's food grade ground limestone products. All bulk with no product labeling. Product Container Size…
Official wording (English):
Omya Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain lots of food grade ground limestone products processed at its Superior, Arizona plant because of the possible presence of Salmonella.
- December 12, 2012reportedFDAClass IIIUndeclared allergen
Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almond milk Half Gallon (1.89 L) Paper Carton UPC: 4157005618
Official wording (English):
Product labeled as Unsweetened Vanilla Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almond milk may contain chocolate flavored Almondmilk ( undeclared ingredients: cocoa and evaporated cane juice).
- December 12, 2012reportedFDAClass IListeria
Colby , Sizes could be 8 oz, 5lbs, 10lb, or 25lbs- vacuum packed
Official wording (English):
Listeria monocytogenes contamination in product
- December 12, 2012reportedFDAClass IListeria
Chipotle Colby , Sizes could be 8 oz, 5lbs, 10lb, or 25lbs- vacuum packed
Official wording (English):
Listeria monocytogenes contamination in product
Sources: openFDA (U.S. FDA food enforcement reports), CC0 · Health Canada / CFIA Recalls and Safety Alerts, Open Government Licence – Canada · Food Standards Agency food alerts, OGL v3 · RappelConso (DGCCRF), Licence Ouverte 2.0. Shares and counts: Shelfpedia calculations.