Recalls

Food recalls in the United States in 2013 · page 16

2,111 official food recall notices published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States in 2013, newest first. Each notice links to the official page.

Notices

2,111 notices, newest first · page 16 of 43.

  • December 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Plum Organics Pear and Mango Organic Baby Food, 4.0 oz. pouch.. Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4…

    Official wording (English): Manufacturing defect leading to post-process contamination.

  • December 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Plum Organics Apple & Carrot Organic Baby Food, 4.0 oz. pouch.. Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4…

    Official wording (English): Manufacturing defect leading to post-process contamination.

  • December 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Plum Kids Beetbox Berry Fruit and Veggie Mashups, 12.69 oz. box. Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4…

    Official wording (English): Manufacturing defect leading to post-process contamination.

  • December 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Plum Kids Blueberry Blitz Fruit & Veggie Mashups, 12.69 oz. box. Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4…

    Official wording (English): Manufacturing defect leading to post-process contamination.

  • December 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Plum Kids Tropical Fruit Mashups, 12.69 oz. box. Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages.…

    Official wording (English): Manufacturing defect leading to post-process contamination.

  • December 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Plum Kids Mixed Berry Mashups, 10 ct. Club Pack. Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages.…

    Official wording (English): Manufacturing defect leading to post-process contamination.

  • December 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Plum Organics Blueberry, Parsnip & Buckwheat Organic Baby Food- 3.5 oz. Pouch . Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count…

    Official wording (English): Manufacturing defect leading to post-process contamination.

  • December 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Plum Organics Pumpkin, Dates, Oats & Chia Organic Baby Food- 3.5 oz. Pouch Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count…

    Official wording (English): Manufacturing defect leading to post-process contamination.

  • December 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Plum Organics Kale, Apple & Greek Yogurt Organics Baby Food- 3.5 oz. Pouch Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count…

    Official wording (English): Manufacturing defect leading to post-process contamination.

  • December 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Plum Organics Mango, Carrot & Greek Yogurt Organics Baby Food- 3.5 oz. Pouch Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count…

    Official wording (English): Manufacturing defect leading to post-process contamination.

  • December 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Parsnip, Blueberry & Buckwheat Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates…

    Official wording (English): Manufacturing defect leading to post-process contamination.

  • December 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Plum, Strawberry Barley Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates ranging…

    Official wording (English): Manufacturing defect leading to post-process contamination.

  • December 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Courgette Banana & Amaranth Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates…

    Official wording (English): Manufacturing defect leading to post-process contamination.

  • December 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Kale, Apple & Greekstyle Yogurt Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates…

    Official wording (English): Manufacturing defect leading to post-process contamination.

  • December 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Unauthorised substance or claim

    TriEnza bulk powder distributed in a 5 kilogram polyethylene bag.

    Official wording (English): The firm is recalling a dietary supplement containing a raw material which may contain >0.3 ppb of chloramphenicol.

  • December 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Unauthorised substance or claim

    PCC, Rebecca's Natural Food, Sprouts Famous Market, Ritzman Pharmacy, Earth Fare, Hartig Drug, Viroqua Food, Ramona Fitness Center, Independent Choice (Health…

    Official wording (English): Nexgen Pharma Inc. is recalling one lot of Woman's Once Daily vitamin because it was contaminated with the antibiotic, Chloramphenicol.

  • December 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Mixed Seed Brittle ("Pepitoria Mixed"), in cellophane packages, Net Wt. 2oz (57g), UPC 6 61444 00017 1.

    Official wording (English): Las Trojes is recalling Las Trojes brittle snack foods because they may contain undeclared soy lecithin.

  • December 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Sesame Seed Brittle ("Pepitoria De Ajonjoli"), in cellophane packages, Net Wt. 2 oz (57g), UPC 6 61444 00006 5.

    Official wording (English): Las Trojes is recalling Las Trojes brittle snack foods because they may contain undeclared soy lecithin.

  • December 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Coconut Brittle ("Pepitoria De Coco"), in cellophane packages, Net Wt. 2 oz (57g), UPC 6 61444 00013 3.

    Official wording (English): Las Trojes is recalling Las Trojes brittle snack foods because they may contain undeclared soy lecithin.

  • December 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Pumpkin Seed Brittle ("Pepitoria"), in cellophane packages, Net Wt. 2 oz (57g), UPC 6 61444 0000 5 8.

    Official wording (English): Las Trojes is recalling Las Trojes brittle snack foods because they may contain undeclared soy lecithin.

  • December 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Peanut Brittle ("Pepitoria De Cacahuate"), in cellophane packages, Net Wt. 2 oz (57g), UPC 6 61444 00012 6.

    Official wording (English): Las Trojes is recalling Las Trojes brittle snack foods because they may contain undeclared soy lecithin.

  • December 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Chemical contaminant or residue

    Mozzarella String Cheese made with 2% milk for 1/4 less fat, sold under Kraft brand or Polly-O brand and packaged with either 12 or 24 pieces of mozzarella…

    Official wording (English): Some varieties of Kraft and Polly-O String Cheese and String Cheese Twist products may spoil before their "Best When Used By" code dates, leading to product discoloration. The affected products all have code dates from October 25, 2013 through February 11, 2014.

  • December 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Chemical contaminant or residue

    Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella String Cheese, sold under Kraft brand or Polly-O brand and packaged with either 12, 16, 24, or 48 pieces of mozzarella cheese…

    Official wording (English): Some varieties of Kraft and Polly-O String Cheese and String Cheese Twist products may spoil before their "Best When Used By" code dates, leading to product discoloration. The affected products all have code dates from October 25, 2013 through February 11, 2014.

  • December 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Chemical contaminant or residue

    Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella String Cheese With Tomato and Basil, sold under Kraft brand or Polly-O brand and packaged with 12 pieces of mozzarella cheese…

    Official wording (English): Some varieties of Kraft and Polly-O String Cheese and String Cheese Twist products may spoil before their "Best When Used By" code dates, leading to product discoloration. The affected products all have code dates from October 25, 2013 through February 11, 2014.

  • December 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Chemical contaminant or residue

    Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella String Cheese With Tomato and Italian Style Seasonings, sold under Kraft brand or Polly-O brand and packaged with 12 pieces…

    Official wording (English): Some varieties of Kraft and Polly-O String Cheese and String Cheese Twist products may spoil before their "Best When Used By" code dates, leading to product discoloration. The affected products all have code dates from October 25, 2013 through February 11, 2014.

  • December 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Chemical contaminant or residue

    Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella String Cheese With Jalapeno Peppers, sold under Kraft brand or Polly-O brand and packaged with 12 pieces of mozzarella cheese…

    Official wording (English): Some varieties of Kraft and Polly-O String Cheese and String Cheese Twist products may spoil before their "Best When Used By" code dates, leading to product discoloration. The affected products all have code dates from October 25, 2013 through February 11, 2014.

  • December 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Chemical contaminant or residue

    Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella String Cheese With Cracked Pepper, sold under Kraft brand or Polly-O brand and packaged with 12 pieces of mozzarella cheese…

    Official wording (English): Some varieties of Kraft and Polly-O String Cheese and String Cheese Twist products may spoil before their "Best When Used By" code dates, leading to product discoloration. The affected products all have code dates from October 25, 2013 through February 11, 2014.

  • December 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Chemical contaminant or residue

    Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella String Cheese With Barbecue Seasoning, sold under Kraft brand or Polly-O brand and packaged with 12 pieces of mozzarella…

    Official wording (English): Some varieties of Kraft and Polly-O String Cheese and String Cheese Twist products may spoil before their "Best When Used By" code dates, leading to product discoloration. The affected products all have code dates from October 25, 2013 through February 11, 2014.

  • December 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Chemical contaminant or residue

    Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella String Cheese With Jalapeno Peppers, sold under Kraft brand and packaged with 24 pieces of mozzarella cheese with jalapeno…

    Official wording (English): Some varieties of Kraft and Polly-O String Cheese and String Cheese Twist products may spoil before their "Best When Used By" code dates, leading to product discoloration. The affected products all have code dates from October 25, 2013 through February 11, 2014.

  • November 27, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Unauthorised substance or claim

    Cellulase Enzyme Blends, bulk, custom blended formulations identified as Cellulase BX and Celluase Conc, packed in boxes or drums ranging from 1 kg to 25 kg…

    Official wording (English): Raw material enzymes intended for further manufacturing of foods and dietary spplements may be contaminated with chloramphenicol.

  • November 27, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Unauthorised substance or claim

    Pectinase Enzyme Blends, bulk, custom blended formulations identified as pectinase 500, pectinase 1000, Pectinase 350 Endo-pg/gm, PC Blend 14, Nut 14-500…

    Official wording (English): Raw material enzymes intended for further manufacturing of foods and dietary spplements may be contaminated with chloramphenicol.

  • November 27, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Unauthorised substance or claim

    Xylanase Enzyme Blends, bulk, custom blended formulations identified as xylanase 1000, xylanase 150,000 XU, synerzyme-ae, brizyme, Cellulase Special Blend…

    Official wording (English): Raw material enzymes intended for further manufacturing of foods and dietary spplements may be contaminated with chloramphenicol.

  • November 27, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Unauthorised substance or claim

    Lifeforce Medical Institute Ultra Power; Optimal Vitamin/Mi neral. Trace Element/Anti-Oxidant Detox Support Dietary Supplement. 10 tablets/Packet and 30…

    Official wording (English): Firm was notified by supplier of the enzyme Xylanase that it was contaminated with chloramphenicol.

  • November 27, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Unauthorised substance or claim

    Pro Thera Dual Detox Dietary Supplement; 60 capsules; Chlorella - 500 mg; Broccoli Sprout, dried extract - 60 mg; Enzyme Blend - supplying Beta-Glucanase…

    Official wording (English): Firm was notified by supplier of the enzyme Xylanase that it was contaminated with chloramphenicol.

  • November 27, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Salmonella

    Idahoan, Steakhouse Parmesan topping, Net Weight 35 lbs., Item Code ZID800Bulk.

    Official wording (English): Steakhouse Parmmesan Topping was produced on the same equipment line as another product that tested positive for Salmonella.

  • November 27, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Good Sense Spicy Sweet Mix, 25-oz (1lb 9oz) plastic container, UPC: 030243787178

    Official wording (English): Krispak, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Spicy Sweet Mix due to a potential mislabeling, resulting in undeclared allergens. Good Sense City Mix (contains: Peanut, Milk, Almond, Cashew, Soy) was labeled as Good Sense Spicy Sweet Mix (contains: Peanut, Milk, Wheat, Soy), resulting in the…

  • November 27, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    Trader Joe's Southwest Salads, 9oz. Packaged in plastic clamshell with ranch dressing packaged in plastic sealed solo cup. Product labeling reads in…

    Official wording (English): World Class Distribution of Fontana, California is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of Trader Joe's Southwest Salad (SKU 56077) with Use by Date 11/2/13 due to undeclared soy.

  • November 27, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Multi Complete (Full Strength Mini and Multi Softgels), 60 Count Bottle. 24 units per master case.+++Multi Complete (club size) (Full Strength Mini and Multi…

    Official wording (English): Pharmavite LLC is conducting a voluntary recall of all lots of its Nature Made Full Strength Mini Multivitamins (recently repackaged as "Multi" softgels, (Multi Complete, Multi for Her, Multi for Her 50+, Multi for Him, Multi Complete club size). because recent quality tests indicate that the…

  • November 27, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Multi for Her (Full Strength Mini and Multi Softgels), 60 Count Bottle. 24 units per master case. Product labeling reads in part:"NatureMade***DIETARY…

    Official wording (English): Pharmavite LLC is conducting a voluntary recall of all lots of its Nature Made Full Strength Mini Multivitamins (recently repackaged as "Multi" softgels, (Multi Complete, Multi for Her, Multi for Her 50+, Multi for Him, Multi Complete club size). because recent quality tests indicate that the…

  • November 27, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Multi for Her 50+ (Full Strength Mini and Multi softgels) 24 units per master case. Product labeling reads in part:"NatureMade***DIETARY SUPPLEMENT 60…

    Official wording (English): Pharmavite LLC is conducting a voluntary recall of all lots of its Nature Made Full Strength Mini Multivitamins (recently repackaged as "Multi" softgels, (Multi Complete, Multi for Her, Multi for Her 50+, Multi for Him, Multi Complete club size). because recent quality tests indicate that the…

  • November 27, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Multi For Him (Full Strength Mini and Multi Softgels), 60 Count Bottle. 24 units per master case. Product labeling reads in part:"NatureMade***DIETARY…

    Official wording (English): Pharmavite LLC is conducting a voluntary recall of all lots of its Nature Made Full Strength Mini Multivitamins (recently repackaged as "Multi" softgels, (Multi Complete, Multi for Her, Multi for Her 50+, Multi for Him, Multi Complete club size). because recent quality tests indicate that the…

  • November 27, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Big Burst Orange Drink in a 16 oz PET bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corp., Verona, PA.

    Official wording (English): There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through abuse (i.e. excessive chewing) then possibly ingested, posing a potential health/safety hazard. The cap in question is no longer used by ABC and was last produced in September of 2011. Firm does not…

  • November 27, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Big Hug, Fruit Barrel Orange in a plastic 16 oz bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corp., Verona, PA.

    Official wording (English): There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through abuse (i.e. excessive chewing), and then possibly ingested, posing a potential health/safety hazard. The cap in question is no longer used by ABC and was last produced in September of 2011. Firm does not…

  • November 27, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Guzzler Lemonade 20 fl. oz. PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corporation, Verona PA.

    Official wording (English): There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through abuse (i.e. excessive chewing) then possibly ingested, and posing a potential health/safety hazard. The cap in question is no longer used by ABC and was last produced in September of 2011. Firm does not…

  • November 27, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Guzzler Concord Grape 20 fl. oz. PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corporation, Verona PA.

    Official wording (English): There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through abuse (i.e. excessive chewing) then possibly ingested, and posing a potential health/safety hazard. The cap in question is no longer used by ABC and was last produced in September of 2011. Firm does not…

  • November 27, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Guzzler Island Punch 20 fl. oz. PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corporation, Verona PA.

    Official wording (English): There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through abuse (i.e. excessive chewing) then possibly ingested, and posing a potential health/safety hazard. The cap in question is no longer used by ABC and was last produced in September of 2011. Firm does not…

  • November 27, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Guzzler Iced Tea 20 fl. oz. PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corporation, Verona PA.

    Official wording (English): There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through abuse (i.e. excessive chewing) then possibly ingested, and posing a potential health/safety hazard. The cap in question is no longer used by ABC and was last produced in September of 2011. Firm does not…

  • November 27, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Guzzler Kiwi-Strawberry, 20 fl. oz. PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corporation, Verona PA.

    Official wording (English): There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through abuse (i.e. excessive chewing) then possibly ingested, and posing a potential health/safety hazard. The cap in question is no longer used by ABC and was last produced in September of 2011. Firm does not…

  • November 27, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Guzzler Alpine Freeze, 20 fl. oz. PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corporation, Verona PA.

    Official wording (English): There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through abuse (i.e. excessive chewing) then possibly ingested, and posing a potential health/safety hazard. The cap in question is no longer used by ABC and was last produced in September of 2011. Firm does not…

  • November 27, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Guzzler Orchard Chill, 20 fl. oz. PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corporation, Verona PA.

    Official wording (English): There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through abuse (i.e. excessive chewing) then possibly ingested, and posing a potential health/safety hazard. The cap in question is no longer used by ABC and was last produced in September of 2011. Firm does not…

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.