Recalls

Food recalls in the United States in 2012 · page 33

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.

Notices

1,917 notices, newest first · page 33 of 39.

  • August 1, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Foreign body

    Kettle Brand Potato Chips, Krinkle Cut Cheddar and Sour Cream; 1) 6/2 oz (caddy) item # 0711770000, UPC 0 8114 11715 1; 2) 24/2 oz item # 0711714000, UPC 0…

    Official wording (English): Metal fragments in raw material (lactic acid) of flavorings, recalled by manufacturing firm, were used in the product.

  • August 1, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Foreign body

    Kettle Brand Potato Chips, Cheddar Beer, item #0712374000, UPC 0 84114 12375 6.

    Official wording (English): Metal fragments in raw material (lactic acid) of flavorings, recalled by manufacturing firm, were used in the product.

  • August 1, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Pediatric electrolyte, Fruit Punch flavor---oral electrolyte solution---helps replace fluids & electrolytes---8 FL OZ (236 mL)---UPC Code: 31191129235…

    Official wording (English): Duane Reade is recalling Pediatric Oral Electrolyte Solution because of deficient sodium and potassium content.

  • August 1, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Chemical contaminant or residue

    Frozen Yellow Fin Tuna Loins (AAA)Co Treated Skinless Frozen. 44 lbs./carton (3-4 Loins/Case) Imported from Vietnam

    Official wording (English): Tuna tested positive for histamines over 50ppm

  • August 1, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Oyster Meat Med IQF Farm, OYS101, 10/4lbs., Oyster Meat Large IQF Farm, OYS102, 10/4lbs., Oyster Meat Tiny 8oz IQF Farm, OYS105, 40/8oz.,

    Official wording (English): Pacific American Fish Company (PAFCO) is recalling recalling Korean Oysters because the product has been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health.

  • August 1, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Oyster Half Shell Farm, OYS107, 144ps/cs, Oyster Half Shell small Farm, OYS114, 144ps/cs,

    Official wording (English): Pacific American Fish Company (PAFCO) is recalling recalling Korean Oysters because the product has been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health.

  • August 1, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    BRD Oyster (Kaki) IQF Farm, BRD 106, 12/2lbs.

    Official wording (English): Pacific American Fish Company (PAFCO) is recalling recalling Korean Oysters because the product has been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health.

  • August 1, 2012reportedFDAClass III
    Other reason

    "California Girl" Whole Boiled Oysters, 24/8 oz cans.

    Official wording (English): The product has been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions wherby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health.

  • August 1, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Frozen Oysters are packaged in 8 oz. 40 oz, and 3 lbs. The item numbers are 06413, 03777, FO/HS-OT8; 136300-20110430. The brand names are Z.Shell Sanggul and…

    Official wording (English): Korean Oysters are recalled because the products have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health.

  • August 1, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    New England Clam Chowda, pouch 8 lbs., refrigerated. For Institutional Use Only. Mfd. by Plenus Group, Inc., Lowell, MA 01852 Product Number 1023 UPC #: 7…

    Official wording (English): Product under processed

  • August 1, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    New England Clam Chowda Base, pouch 4 lbs., refrigerated. For Institutional Use Only. Mfd. by Plenus Group, Inc., Lowell, MA 01852 Product Number 1010 UPC #: 7…

    Official wording (English): Product under processed

  • August 1, 2012reportedFDAClass I
    Salmonella

    Wellements Baby Move Prune Concentrate with Prebiotics, 4oz., 12 units per case, SKU# 141161, UPC 729609019878.

    Official wording (English): Wellements is recalling Wellements Baby Move Prune Concentrate, 4oz. because they have confirmed that their supplier of the ingredient galacto-oligosaccharide which is used in the Baby Move product may be contaminated Salmonella.

  • August 1, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Sonoran Rice, 14 lbs (224 oz). Chonita Foods 847 E. 18th St. Tucson, AZ 85719.

    Official wording (English): The product was recalled due to undeclared-sub ingredient, hydrolyzed soy protein.

  • August 1, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Meiko Foods Co. Inc. Cooked Shrimp Balls, 8 oz. Product labeling reads in part:" TOM VIEN COOKED SHRIMP BALLS***MEIKO FOODS CO. INC South El Monte, CA***". The…

    Official wording (English): The firm is recalling the seafood balls products because the products were cooked without HACCP plans to control for known hazards.

  • August 1, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Meiko Foods Co. Inc. Tempura, 12 oz. Product labeling reads in part:" MEIKO***TEMPURA ***MEIKO FOODS CO. INC South El Monte, CA***". The product is packaged in…

    Official wording (English): The firm is recalling the seafood balls products because the products were cooked without HACCP plans to control for known hazards.

  • August 1, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Meiko Foods Co. Inc. Pollock Fish Balls , 2-10 lb bags. Product labeling reads in part:" MEIKO***POLLOCK FISH BALL S***MEIKO FOODS CO. INC South El Monte…

    Official wording (English): The firm is recalling the seafood balls products because the products were cooked without HACCP plans to control for known hazards.

  • August 1, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Meiko Foods Co. Inc. Cooked Cuttlefish Ball, 2-10 lb bags . Product labeling reads in part:" MEIKO***Muc Vien [Vietnamese] ***MEIKO FOODS CO. INC South El…

    Official wording (English): The firm is recalling the seafood balls products because the products were cooked without HACCP plans to control for known hazards.

  • August 1, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Other microbiological risk

    Frozen Oyster, IQF, Surasang Brand, 1) 8 oz, packed in plastic bags, 40 bags/case, Item No.: 03777; 2) 2.5 lb, packed in plastic bags, 10 bags/case, Item No.…

    Official wording (English): Molluscan shellfish may have been exposed to human fecal waste and are potentially contaminated with norovirus.

  • August 1, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Other microbiological risk

    Frozen Oyster, Blocks, Wang Brand, 1 lb, packed in plastic bags, 24 bags/case, Item No.: 01356.

    Official wording (English): Molluscan shellfish may have been exposed to human fecal waste and are potentially contaminated with norovirus.

  • August 1, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Nature's Grain Garlic French Bread, 10 oz (284 g) packages,

    Official wording (English): Southern Bakeries, Hope, AR is recalling its Nature's Grain Garlic French Bread (10 oz) product because it contains undeclared Yellow #5 and Yellow #6. The recalled products have a UPC code 047300109064.

  • August 1, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Korean Molluscan Shellfish (Seasoned Oysters) 250kg, 1000kg

    Official wording (English): The recall was initiated because Hamchorom dba Golden USA Trading, Inc. has Korean Molluscan Shellfish has been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health.

  • July 25, 2012reportedFDAClass I
    Salmonella

    SP Standard Process, Cataplex ACP (Product #0700 and 0750) , Dietary supplement, 90 & 360 Tablets, Proprietary Blend: Dried buckwheat ( leaf) juice, buckwheat…

    Official wording (English): Standard Process, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 3 dietary supplements due to potential Salmonella contamination.

  • July 25, 2012reportedFDAClass I
    Salmonella

    SP Standard Process, Cataplex C, Dietary Supplement, (Product # 1650 and 1655) , 90 & 360 Tablets, Proprietary Blend: Veal bone PMG extract, bovine adrenal…

    Official wording (English): Standard Process, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 3 dietary supplements due to potential Salmonella contamination.

  • July 25, 2012reportedFDAClass I
    Salmonella

    Standard Process, Pancreatrophin PMG (Product # 6650), 90 Tablets, Proprietary Blend: Bovine pancreas PMG extract, dried alfalfa (whole plant) juice…

    Official wording (English): Standard Process, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 3 dietary supplements due to potential Salmonella contamination.

  • July 25, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Old Fashioned Foods, Jalapeno Bean Dip, Ingredients: water, pinto beans, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, red bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, salt…

    Official wording (English): Old Fashioned Foods Inc is recalling Zesty Bean Dip and Jalapeno Bean Dip because of inadequate processing according to 21CFR114, acidified food regulations.

  • July 25, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Abbott Acres, Meal Pals, Zesty Bean Dip, Ingredients: water, pinto beans, soybean oil, tomato paste, less than 2% sugar, , salt jalapeno peppers, dehydrated…

    Official wording (English): Old Fashioned Foods Inc is recalling Zesty Bean Dip and Jalapeno Bean Dip because of inadequate processing according to 21CFR114, acidified food regulations.

  • July 25, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    SunOpta, Canadian Harvest Oat Fiber, Oat Fiber 300-33, Manufactured by SunOpta Ingredients, Chelmsford, MA 01824

    Official wording (English): SunOpta Ingredients Group, Cambridge, MN is voluntarily withdrawing from the market a number of lots of Canadian Harvest¿ Oat Fiber 300-33 because of the possible contamination caused by Cronobactor sakazakii.

  • July 25, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Truitt Brothers, Pacific Northwest Premium Navy Beans, net weight 15 oz. per metal can. The UPC is 0 82225 24145 1. The product is labeled in parts: "***TRUITT…

    Official wording (English): Navy Beans with the can code MDSB S1GTD best by 7/18/14 are recalled due to undeclared soy. Truitt Bros,. Inc discovered that some canned chili beans were labeled as Navy Beans and soy was not declared on the Navy Beans label.

  • July 25, 2012reportedFDAClass I
    Salmonella

    Probitotic Dietary Supplement. : iFlora¿ Kids Multi-Probiotic¿

    Official wording (English): On the evening of Friday, July 6, 2012, Ingredion, Inc. (f/k/a Corn Products U.S., Inc.) the supplier of Galactooligosaccharide (GOS), an ingredient included, in iFlora¿ Kids Multi Probiotic, notified our contract manufacturer that two lots of their GOS material supplied for inclusion in our…

  • July 18, 2012reportedFDAClass I
    Listeria

    Kroger Fresh Selections Greener Supreme; Iceberg lettuce, Romaine lettuce, Carrots and Red Cabbage; 12 oz plastic bag. Best if used by date: June 19, 2012: UPC…

    Official wording (English): Positive MDP sample for Listeria Monocytogenes collected b USDA for Marketside Leafy Romaine Salad with Best By date of June 19, 2012.

  • July 18, 2012reportedFDAClass I
    Listeria

    Leafy Romaine; Romaine Lettuce & Leaf Lettuces; 10 oz plastic bag. Best if used by date: June 19, 2012. Packaged under brand names of: Kroger Fresh Selections…

    Official wording (English): Positive MDP sample for Listeria Monocytogenes collected b USDA for Marketside Leafy Romaine Salad with Best By date of June 19, 2012.

  • July 18, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Oysters, IQF Standard, packed in 5 lb polyethlene bags, further packaged as 2 bags/box and 6 bags/box, and labeled in part ***Wanchese Fish Company 2000…

    Official wording (English): Distributed oysters were harvested from waters in South Korea, from which products had been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions or where it may have become contaminated with filth, or where it may have been rendered injurious to health.

  • July 18, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Oysters, IQF Select, packed in 5 lb polyethlene bags, further packaged as 2 bags/box and 6 bags/box, and labeled in part ***Wanchese Fish Company 2000…

    Official wording (English): Distributed oysters were harvested from waters in South Korea, from which products had been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions or where it may have become contaminated with filth, or where it may have been rendered injurious to health.

  • July 18, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Oysters, Breaded IQF, 20-25 count, packed in 2 lb polyethylene bags, 5 bags/carton, and labeled in part ***Wanchese Fish Company, 2000 Northgate Commerce…

    Official wording (English): Distributed oysters were harvested from waters in South Korea, from which products had been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions or where it may have become contaminated with filth, or where it may have been rendered injurious to health.

  • July 18, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Other microbiological risk

    Clams, Frozen Boiled Baby, in shell, 10 oz packages, 24 pkgs/carton, item #20699K. UPC 081652 206996.

    Official wording (English): Frozen clams, product of S. Korea, may be contaminated with Norovirus.

  • July 18, 2012reportedFDAClass III
    Other reason

    Product Name: Eroxil bottles of 30 tablets taken orally Nokomis Research Inc #6

    Official wording (English): The products contain synthetic equivalents of spermine and/or spermidine, which are constituents or extracts of an herb or other botanical, and the that a synthetic copy of a constituent or extract of an herb or other botanical is not a dietary ingredient, and such ingredients must be approved for…

  • July 18, 2012reportedFDAClass III
    Other reason

    Erosyn bottles of 30 tablets taken orally Nokomis Research Inc Bell Lifestyle Products #7

    Official wording (English): The products contain synthetic equivalents of spermine and/or spermidine, which are constituents or extracts of an herb or other botanical, and the that a synthetic copy of a constituent or extract of an herb or other botanical is not a dietary ingredient, and such ingredients must be approved for…

  • July 18, 2012reportedFDAClass III
    Other reason

    Fertalin bottles of 90 tablets taken orally Nokomis Research Inc Bell Lifestyle Products #8

    Official wording (English): The products contain synthetic equivalents of spermine and/or spermidine, which are constituents or extracts of an herb or other botanical, and the that a synthetic copy of a constituent or extract of an herb or other botanical is not a dietary ingredient, and such ingredients must be approved for…

  • July 18, 2012reportedFDAClass III
    Other reason

    Middle-Age Energy Booster bottles of 60 tablets taken orally Nokomis Research Inc Bell Lifestyle Products #65

    Official wording (English): The products contain synthetic equivalents of spermine and/or spermidine, which are constituents or extracts of an herb or other botanical, and the that a synthetic copy of a constituent or extract of an herb or other botanical is not a dietary ingredient, and such ingredients must be approved for…

  • July 18, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Coca Cola Zero, 20 fl. oz., The Coca Cola Company.

    Official wording (English): The product may exhibit off odor and off taste due to low levels of ammonium salts that may exist in these beverages.

  • July 18, 2012reportedFDAClass I
    Salmonella

    Product is labeled in part: "***LEASA Living Alfalfa Sprouts***CHOLESTEROL FREE***PRESERVATIVE FREE***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 6 OZ. (168 g)***" Product is…

    Official wording (English): LEASA Industries Co., Inc. initiated a recall of 6 OZ containers of LEASA Living Alfalfa Sprouts with Use By Date 07/02/2012, UPC 75465-55912 after being informed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Safety that a product sample had tested positive for Salmonella.

  • July 18, 2012reportedFDAClass I
    Listeria

    Dole brand Hearts of Romaine; Net Wt. 10 oz. UPC 71430 00956; Dole

    Official wording (English): IEH sample of Dole's Hearts of Romaine was positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.

  • July 18, 2012reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    Fruiti Pops Coconut Ice Bars, 4 oz. Product labeling reads in part:" Fresh fruit bar Fruiti Pops Classic Coconut 4 FL OZ (118mL)***FRUITI POPS 15418 CORNET…

    Official wording (English): The firm initiated the recall because the product may contain egg yolk.

  • July 18, 2012reportedFDAClass I
    Listeria

    Sprouts, Soybean, packed in clear plastic 1.0 lb and 1.5 lb. bags, labeled in part *** Henry's Farm Inc. 5500 Fair Oak Lane, Woodward, VA 22580*** and also…

    Official wording (English): Soybean sprouts may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

  • July 18, 2012reportedFDAClass I
    Listeria

    Sprouts, Natto Soybean, packed in clear plastic 1.0 lb bags, labeled in part *** Henry's Farm Inc. 5500 Fair Oak Lane, Woodward, VA 22580***

    Official wording (English): Soybean sprouts may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

  • July 18, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Surasang Chanbada Frozen Oyster I.Q.F (8oz), 40pack/case

    Official wording (English): Wang Globalnet is recalling Surasang Chanbada Frozen Oyster IQF because it has been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health.

  • July 18, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Chemical contaminant or residue

    Tom's Bacon Cheddar Fries, Flavored Corn and Potato Snacks, Net Wt., 2.75 oz (78.0g),

    Official wording (English): Product contains undeclared certified colors (Yellow #6, Red #40, Yellow#6 Lake, and Blue #1).

  • July 18, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Labelling error

    Coca Cola Cherry Zero, 20 fl. oz. (1.25 pt), The Coca Cola Company.

    Official wording (English): Product is misbranded. Label indicates sugar free, however the product is actually sugar sweetened Coca Cola Cherry.

  • July 18, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    IQF Oysters 3lbs, Assi Brand, Item# 20083K,10x3 lb; Oyster Block, Assi Brand, item# 20085K, 30x1 lb; Oysters 8 oz - Tiny, Assi Brand, item# 20086, 40x8 oz; IQF…

    Official wording (English): Korean Farm is recalling Assi Brand Korean Oysters because they have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby they may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby they may have been rendered injurious to health.

  • July 18, 2012reportedFDAClass II
    Other microbiological risk

    Maryland Style Crab Soup 2340 Net Weight 4-4LBS. Winter Garden Quality Foods, Inc. 304 Commerce St. New Oxford, PA 17350

    Official wording (English): Possible processing temperature issue that occurred during the production of Seafood Soups

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.