Recalls

Food recalls in the United States in 2013 · page 23

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 23 of 43.

  • September 11, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Salmonella

    1) terrafina Natural Roasted Unsalted Pistachios, Net wt. 10 oz (283g) UPC 847938103201, 2) terrafina Natural California Unsalted Pistachios, Net wt. 13 oz…

    Official wording (English): Potential Salmonella contamination.

  • September 11, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Butter (salted). 8oz round clear plastic tub and 5 gallon pail. UPC Code 7 93573 09802 3.

    Official wording (English): Elevated coliform and standard plate count.

  • September 11, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Tortillas Lupita Flour Tortillas, Net Wt. 23oz, Manufactured By Tortilleria Lupita, 235 SW 25th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73109

    Official wording (English): The product is being recalled for undeclared soy lecithin and soybean oil.

  • September 11, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    Chocolate covered raisinsin 4 oz flexible bags labeled in part "***Pennsylvania Dutch Candies***Chocolate Covered Raisins***NET WT 4 OZ (113g)***Packed for…

    Official wording (English): Chocolate Covered Peanuts were mislabeled with Chocolate Covered Raisins label; therefore Peanut Allergen is not identified. Affected consignees were contacted in November, 2012.

  • September 11, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Listeria

    Baltic Sprats in Spicy Brine Net Wt. 15.8 oz. Prod. of Latvia Distributed by Zip International Group LLC 160 Raritan Center Parkway Unit #6 Edison NJ 08837 T…

    Official wording (English): Baltic Sprats in Spicy Brine may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

  • September 11, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    Kroger Break 'N Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, refrigerated dough, packaged in 16.0 oz. plastic package.

    Official wording (English): Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Dough (refrigerated) is packaged in Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough packaging. Peanuts or peanut butter are not listed on the ingredient list or allergen statement.

  • September 11, 2013reportedFDAClass III
    Other reason

    THRIVE 6 Grain Pancake Mix; There are two unit sizes: (1) 4 lb. #10/gallon can (6.03x 7.02 ) (the "Gallon Cans"); and (2) 1.17 lb. Pull-Top Pantry Cans (4.01x…

    Official wording (English): Thrive Foods is recalling certain lots of its 64 and 72 ounce cans of THRIVE 6 Grain Pancake Mix because this product contains ingredients that react over time and increase the pressure inside the can, which may cause cans to expand or bulge and increase the risk of sudden release of the pancake…

  • September 11, 2013reportedFDAClass III
    Undeclared allergen

    Potter's Crackers, Classic White, Net Wt 5 ounces, UPC 6 80569 15877 2, Potters Fine Foods LLC, 100 S. Baldwin, Madison WI 53703., Ingredients, Wheat Flour…

    Official wording (English): Potters Fine Foods LLC are recalling Potter's Crackers Classic White because of cross contamination with a Basil Walnut Presto Cracker dough. Even though there is an allergen statement on the Classic White tag for tree nuts, we initiated a voluntary recall. All 109 packages were accounted for.

  • September 11, 2013reportedFDAClass III
    Undeclared allergen

    Chunky Spinach Artichoke and Parmesan Dip: Gluten Free, Trans Fat Free. Net WT. 10 oz., (.625 lb,284g Made with real cream cheese. Plastic square tub La Terra…

    Official wording (English): One lot Spinach Artichoke & Parmesan dip contains the ingredient and nutrition information for Caramelized onion dip. Both dips have the same allergens statement - Milk, Soy and Egg.

  • September 11, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    H-E-B Jumbo Butterfly Shrimp-10.5 oz Box, 20 units per case

    Official wording (English): Cartons of this product have been found to contain coconut shrimp. Coconut is not listed as an ingredient.

  • September 11, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Labelling error

    Dove Chocolate Discoveries Fruit Collection Dark Chocolate - Covered Cranberries, Blueberries, Cherries Net Wt. 18 oz. Distributed by Dove Chocolate…

    Official wording (English): Cinnamon Dusted Dark Chocolate Almonds (Item Number: 3059D) were packaged in boxes labeled Fruit Collection (Item Number: 3265D), a mix of Dark Chocolate-Covered Cranberries, Blueberries, and Cherries.

  • September 11, 2013reportedFDAClass III
    Other reason

    El Basham Weight 400 g Ingredients: Natural Apricot Juice, Glucose, Sugar, Oil. Made by: For the Owner of the Trade Mark ABU Ode h Bros Co. Amok St. Aman…

    Official wording (English): Kamar Deen AL Basham Apricot Dried Paste does not declare product identity in English.

  • September 11, 2013reportedFDAClass III
    Chemical contaminant or residue

    Hawaii Fresh Sweet Basil Hawaii Fresh Thai Basil product of the USA Crown Pacific International, Inc. Hilo, HI

    Official wording (English): State of Hawaii Issued a Cease and Desist Order to grower of basil for positive sample results for pesticides not allowed on basil.

  • September 11, 2013reportedFDAClass III
    Foreign body

    Maple Almond Butter 16 oz Jar (Unit USPC 894455000322, Case USPC 894455002135)

    Official wording (English): Justi's has initiated a voluntary recall of certain lots of its Maple Almond Butter 16oz jars and its Chocolate Hazelnut Butter 16oz jars due to the presence of foreign metallic fragments in unpackaged nut butter.

  • September 11, 2013reportedFDAClass III
    Foreign body

    Chocolate Hazelnut Butter 16oz Jar (Unit UPC 894455000490, Case UPC 894455000612)

    Official wording (English): Justin's has initiated a voluntary recall of certain lots of its Maple Almond Butter 16oz jars and its Chocolate Hazelnut Butter 16oz jars due to the presence of foreign metallic fragments in unpackaged nut butter.

  • September 11, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Labelling error

    ebA*(TM) Multivitamin Supplement, 180 tablets in plastic bottles, Distributed by Saratoga Therapeutics, LLC, North Wales, PA.

    Official wording (English): The recall was initiated due to discovery of the presence of milk components (milk protein(s) and lactose) despite labeling that incorrectly states it is free of milk components.

  • September 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Tres Leches cake sold under the following brand names: 1) "****Tres Leches***Postres D'Aqui***D'Aqui Manufacturing Products Corp***Peso Neto 3oz***"; 2)…

    Official wording (English): Undeclared allergens: soy oil

  • September 4, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Listeria

    Morbier Les 3 Comtois, 11 lb. wheel; packaged in a cardboard case; one per case; refrigerated

    Official wording (English): FDA analysis of Morbier Semi-Soft Cheese (prior to entry) revealed the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes. Les 3 Comtois is recalling the cheese from the same lot that was allowed entry and further distributed in the US.

  • September 4, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Listeria

    Trois Comtois Morbier Cheese labeled as follows: Morbier Raw Milk PLU 293358; Morbier AOC Le Trois PLU 293608; Morbier Raw Milk French Cheese PLU 293358; and…

    Official wording (English): The product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This recall is in response to the Trois Comtois in Poligny, France recall.

  • September 4, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Listeria

    Buurma Farms Cilantro, fresh, 4 oz bunch, #4889 UPC 0 33383 80104 9

    Official wording (English): The firm was notified by one of their customers of a positive Listeria monocytogenes results they received from the Michigan Department of Agriculture.

  • September 4, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Other reason

    See's Candies, Van Doren Dark Chocolate Blueberries; 8 oz. clear plastic packages. See's Candies Inc./See's Candy Shops Inc: South San Francisco, CA 94080/Los…

    Official wording (English): Investigation into a consumer complaint revealed that "milk: had been erroneously omitted from the ingredient statement of Dark Chocolate covered Blueberries.

  • September 4, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Listeria

    Cardboard BIN LABEL: 03808 LOT #: 09000101, MELON CANTALOUPE..., 80-90 CT , 07/22/13 cantaloupes themselves are not labeled.

    Official wording (English): Heeren Brothers Produce is recalling Athena cantaloupes distributed to small independent grocers in Michigan July 23-26, after routine testing by FDA found product contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the…

  • September 4, 2013reportedFDAClass III
    E. coli

    "***Que sos VACA NEGRA***CAP AEZ***Libre DE Lactose y Hormona R-BST***Quesos Vaca Negra, Carr 492 km 0.1, Hatillo, PR***"

    Official wording (English): Positive test results for Generic E. coli

  • September 4, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    Sour Cherry Crostata, 1 pie Net. Wt. 1 lb. 6 oz (624 g) Whole Foods Market Inc., Emeryville, CA 94608

    Official wording (English): Egg wash is used on the product and is not listed on the ingredient list or allergen statement.

  • September 4, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    Blueberry Crostata, 1 pie Net. Wt. 1 lb. 6 oz (624 g) UPC: 0216733009993 Whole Foods Market Inc., Emeryville, CA 94608

    Official wording (English): Egg wash is used on the product and is not listed on the ingredient list or allergen statement.

  • September 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Daily Chef, Tropical Fruit & Nut Blend, 44oz plastic bags, Distributed by SAMs West, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716.

    Official wording (English): Undeclared ingredient; Yellow #5 & #6.

  • September 4, 2013reportedFDAClass III
    Other reason

    Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Quinoa Distributed by Nature's Earthly Choice Eagle, ID 83616 Product of Bolivia a) Net Wt 2 lbs. - UPC 897034002267 b) Net Wt…

    Official wording (English): Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Quinoa may contain sand and grit.

  • September 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Garbanzo Iced Lemon Grass Ginger Tea 3 oz foil portion packs

    Official wording (English): Recall is being conducted based on a finding of possible contamination by the supplier of the firms lemongrass.

  • September 4, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Long Life Premium Organic Green Tea with Lemongrass, packages of 18 tea bags, (27 grams/.95 ounces)

    Official wording (English): Recall is being conducted based on a finding of possible contamination by the supplier of the firm's lemongrass.

  • August 28, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Labelling error

    Penguinos - four cream filled chocolate cupcakes: gluten, wheat & dairy free & vegan; 4 x 2.2oz cupcakes, net wt 8.8 oz. Ingredients: organic unrefined cane…

    Official wording (English): Mariposa Baking received a complaint from consumer who found a piece of coconut in a cupcake. Coconut is not an ingredient of the product and was not listed on the ingredient label

  • August 28, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Chemical contaminant or residue

    Marmalade Fonariky Net 105.8 oz (3 kg) Product of Russia upc 460161417406

    Official wording (English): Marmalade contains undeclared colors and dyes.

  • August 28, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Chemical contaminant or residue

    Evviva Fresh Peach Spumante, UPC 84279-99137

    Official wording (English): Evviva Fresh Peach Spumante and Evviva Strawberry Spumante are being recalled because they contain coloring ingredients not permitted for use in the United States.

  • August 28, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Chemical contaminant or residue

    Evviva Strawberry Spumante, UPC 84279-99138

    Official wording (English): Evviva Fresh Peach Spumante and Evviva Strawberry Spumante are being recalled because they contain coloring ingredients not permitted for use in the United States.

  • August 28, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Roasted Red Bell Pepper Plus Powder 50 lb carton

    Official wording (English): The product contained gluten and is sold as gluten free.

  • August 28, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Fried Onion Powder 44.092 lb carton

    Official wording (English): The product contained gluten and is sold as gluten free.

  • August 28, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Thai Chili Flake

    Official wording (English): The product contained gluten and is sold as gluten free.

  • August 28, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other microbiological risk

    Plum Organics Mighty 4 Essential nutrition blend; Kale, Strawberry, Amaranth, Greek yogurt in 4 oz pouch. Six pouches per box. USDA Organic. Selling case USPC…

    Official wording (English): Intermittent ineffective hermetic seal on pouch package leading to potential spoilage after thermal processing of acidified product .

  • August 28, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other microbiological risk

    Plum Organics Mighty 4 Essential nutrition blend; Spinach, Kiwi, Barley, Greek yogurt in 4 oz pouch. Six pouches per box. USDA Organic. Selling case USPC…

    Official wording (English): Intermittent ineffective hermetic seal on pouch package leading to potential spoilage after thermal processing of acidified product .

  • August 28, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other microbiological risk

    Plum Organics Mighty 4 Essential nutrition blend; Sweet Potato Blueberry Millet , Greek yogurt in 4 oz pouch. Six pouches per box. USDA Organic. Selling case…

    Official wording (English): Intermittent ineffective hermetic seal on pouch package leading to potential spoilage after thermal processing of acidified product .

  • August 28, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other microbiological risk

    Plum Organics Mighty 4 Essential nutrition blend; Purple Carrot Berry Quinoa, Greek yogurt in 4 oz pouch. Six pouches per box. USDA Organic. Selling case USPC…

    Official wording (English): Intermittent ineffective hermetic seal on pouch package leading to potential spoilage after thermal processing of acidified product .

  • August 28, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other microbiological risk

    Plum Organics Mighty 4 Essential nutrition blend; Pumpkin Pomegranate Quinoa, Greek yogurt in 4 oz pouch. Six pouches per box. USDA Organic. Selling case UPC…

    Official wording (English): Intermittent ineffective hermetic seal on pouch package leading to potential spoilage after thermal processing of acidified product .

  • August 28, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    NuGo Free Dark Chocolate Trail Mix Bar, 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy

    Official wording (English): Product may contain undeclared milk product

  • August 28, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    NuGo Free Dark Chocolate Crunch, 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy

    Official wording (English): Product may contain undeclared milk product

  • August 28, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    NuGo Free Carrot Cake, 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy

    Official wording (English): Product may contain undeclared milk product

  • August 28, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    NuGo Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy

    Official wording (English): Product may contain undeclared milk product

  • August 28, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    NuGo Dark Mocha, 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy

    Official wording (English): Product may contain undeclared milk product

  • August 28, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    NuGo Dark Mint Chocolate Chip, 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy

    Official wording (English): Product may contain undeclared milk product

  • August 28, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    NuGo Dark Peanut Butter Cup, 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy

    Official wording (English): Product may contain undeclared milk product

  • August 28, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    NuGo Dark Pretzel 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy Non-Dairy

    Official wording (English): Product may contain undeclared milk product

  • August 28, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    NuGo Slim Crunchy Peanut Butter, 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy

    Official wording (English): Product may contain undeclared milk 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.