Recalls

Food recalls in the United States in 2013 · page 34

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 34 of 43.

  • April 24, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Trader Joe's Hummus Salad Dressing 12 oz., 12 units/case, SKU 96752.

    Official wording (English): Two Chefs on a Roll is recalling humus products because they may contain small pieces of material from food grade equipment.

  • April 17, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    NatureBox brand Umami Almonds packed in branded stand-up pouches (whole tamari flavored almonds), Net wt. 4.3 oz. No UPC Codes on the product, Product is…

    Official wording (English): Product may contain wheat allergen. Wheat is not listed in the ingredient statement.

  • April 17, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Foreign body

    Product does not have a label. The consignees are provided with an ingredient statement for all the products they purchase. The product is packaged in a…

    Official wording (English): There is the possibility of what appears to be plastic/paint shavings in the container holding the raw cookie product.

  • April 17, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Foreign body

    MUSCLEPHARM brand COMBAT POWDER (R), COOKIES 'N' CREAM, NATURAL AND ARTIFICAL FLAVORS, HYBRID SERIES DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, NET WEIGHT 2 LBS (907 GRAMS)…

    Official wording (English): One lot of each product may have extraneous materials due to a problem on the packing line.

  • April 17, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Foreign body

    MUSCLEPHARM brand COMBAT POWDER (R), BANANA CREAM, NATURAL AND ARTIFICAL FLAVORS, HYBRID SERIES DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, NET WEIGHT 2 LBS (907 GRAMS), EXCLUSIVELY…

    Official wording (English): One lot of each product may have extraneous materials due to a problem on the packing line.

  • April 17, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    NewChapter Probiotic Elderberry, 90 vegetarian capsules bottle. Dietary Supplement UPC: 7-27783-00123-8

    Official wording (English): The product may contain an undeclared allergen soy

  • April 17, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Unauthorised substance or claim

    Nutrex Research Lipo 6 Black Ultra concentrate Fat Destroyer

    Official wording (English): Product samples contain DMAA (Methylhexanamine).

  • April 17, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Other reason

    Sunchang Ssamjang Sesame and Garlic Seasoned Bean Paste 500 g - Net Wt. 17.64 oz., UPC Code 880152435671 Distributed by: Daesang America, Inc. Hackensack, NJ…

    Official wording (English): Sesame and Garlic Flavored Mixed Soy Bean Paste contains peanut powder which is included in the Korean ingredient listing but not the English ingredient listing.

  • April 17, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    GREEN DAY brand White Melon Seeds, Net Wt. 9.8 oz (280g) , UPC 6 868978 724120, Produce of P.R.C. --- Firms on Label: Manufacturer: Jiangmen Xinhui Parksun…

    Official wording (English): The product contained undeclared sulfites (1539 ppm) based on sampling & analysis by New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets.

  • April 17, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Salmonella

    Proti Diet High Protein Chocolate Dream Bar, is sold in 210 g packages (7 bars per package) UPC 6 21498 42238 1

    Official wording (English): Product may be contaminated with Salmonella

  • April 17, 2013reportedFDAClass III
    Foreign body

    Ferrous Sulfate Tablets 325 mg, 100 count bottles, Nutritional Supplement. Label reads in part "OPTIMUM *** FERROUS SULFATE 325 * mg 5 Grain *** Gluten Free…

    Official wording (English): The firm found minute pieces of blue material identified by their raw material supplier as polypropylene, a relatively inert plastic.

  • April 17, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Salmonella

    ShanTea Enlightened Mind Mate/Kukicha (UPC 794504284102) USDA Organic.

    Official wording (English): This recall has been initiated due to the potential for the possibility of Salmonella contamination.

  • April 17, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Labelling error

    Mikesell's Honey Barbecue TOMATO AND SPICES WITH A HINT OF SWEET FLAVORED POTATO CHIPS Gluten Free 1 oz., 2 oz., 6 oz., 10 oz., 16 oz. MIKESELL'S SNACK FOOD…

    Official wording (English): The firm received complaints of illness involving the product. Further investigation revealed that the package was mislabeled as "Gluten Free"

  • April 17, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Giant Eagle Lotsa Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Official wording (English): Labels do not accurately state ingredients/nutrition facts/allergens. An incorrect label was placed on this product that does not declare soy lecithin while the actual product contains soy lecithin.

  • April 17, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Large Cheese Crisp & Burrito Size, one dozen, net wt. 30 oz

    Official wording (English): Red Eagle Enterprises is recalling Red Eagle Brand Flour tortilla products because they contain undeclared wheat.

  • April 17, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Lite Thin Tortillas, one dozen., net wt. 15 oz

    Official wording (English): Red Eagle Enterprises is recalling Red Eagle Brand Flour tortilla products because they contain undeclared wheat.

  • April 17, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Small Flour Gorditas, one dozen, net wt. 24 oz

    Official wording (English): Red Eagle Enterprises is recalling Red Eagle Brand Flour tortilla products because they contain undeclared wheat.

  • April 17, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Chemical contaminant or residue

    Canned Peach Slices in Light Syrup or canned Peach Slices in Heavy Syrup or canned Peach halves in Heavy Syrup. The PDP reads "HOOD-CREST ELBERTA PEACHES…

    Official wording (English): potentially under processed and reports of swollen and bursting cans as well as discoloring fruit soon after opening the can and the fruit is undercooked (too firm), from consumers.

  • April 17, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Canned Pear Halves in Light Syrup or canned Pear Halves in Heavy Syrup. The PDP reads "HOOD-CREST HALVES BARTLETT PEARS IN HEAVY SYRUP NET WT. 28 OZ. (1 LB. 12…

    Official wording (English): Potentially under processed and reports of swollen and bursting cans as well as the fruit turning brown shortly after opening and the fruit is undercooked (firm) from consumers.

  • April 17, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Canned Apricot in Light Syrup or canned Apricot in Heavy Syrup. The PDP reads "HOOD-CREST APRICOTS UNPEELED HALVES IN LIGHT SYRUP NET WT. 28 OZ. (1LB. 12 OZ.)…

    Official wording (English): Potentially under processed and reports of swollen and bursting cans as well as fruit browning quickly after opening the can and undercooked (firm) fruit from consumers.

  • April 17, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Salmonella

    ShanTea Ride The Dragon Honeybush/Licorice (UPC 794504283808) USDA Organic.

    Official wording (English): This recall has been initiated due to the potential for the possibility of Salmonella contamination.

  • April 10, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Chicken of the Sea Brand 5-ounce chunk white albacore tuna in water. UPC: 4800003355, Case UPC 4800003355: 24 cans per case, Shipper display UPC 4800016335: 80…

    Official wording (English): Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Chicken of the Sea brand 5-ounce cans of chunk white albacore tuna in water and Chicken of the Sea brand 5-ounce cans chunk light tuna in oil, because the seams on the lids of the cans do not meet the standard for seam quality.

  • April 10, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Chicken of the Sea 5-Ounce Chunk Light Tuna in Oil. Sold in single cans. 24 cans per case. UPC 48000 00195 Product labeling reads in part:"***Chicken of the…

    Official wording (English): Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Chicken of the Sea brand 5-ounce cans of chunk white albacore tuna in water and Chicken of the Sea brand 5-ounce cans chunk light tuna in oil, because the seams on the lids of the cans do not meet the standard for seam quality.

  • April 10, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    GREEN DAY DRIED COCONUT, Net Wt: 3oz (85g), UPC bar code 6 950296 800744 -- Manufacturer: Jiangmen Xinhui Parksun Food Co., Ltd. -- Add: Donggua Hill, Beitou…

    Official wording (English): The products contained undeclared sulfites (251 ppm and 398 ppm respectively) based on sampling and analysis by New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets.

  • April 10, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Foreign body

    Kroger Value Wheat Bread, PAN DE TRIGO, net wt/peso neto 22.5 oz (1 lb 6.5 oz) 637g UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR***CONTAINS: WHEAT AND SOY.*** DISTRIBUTED…

    Official wording (English): The firm was notified of bread with traces of visible ink was discovered which later led to the discovery of plastic pen pieces.

  • April 10, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Foreign body

    Tender Twist Wheat Bread NET WT 20 OZ (1 LB 4 OZ) 566G and 22.5 oz (1 LB 6.5 OZ) 637 g plastic bags ***INGREDIENTS: UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR***CONTAINS…

    Official wording (English): The firm was notified of bread with traces of visible ink was discovered which later led to the discovery of plastic pen pieces.

  • April 10, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Foreign body

    Tender Twist 100% Whole Wheat Bread 24 oz (1 LB 8 OZ) 680g***INGREDIENTS: UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR***CONTAINS: WHEAT, SOY. DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO.…

    Official wording (English): The firm was notified of bread with traces of visible ink was discovered which later led to the discovery of plastic pen pieces.

  • April 10, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Foreign body

    Fred Meyer Tender Twist Honey Cracked Wheat Bread 24 oz (1 LB 8 OZ) 680g***INGREDIENTS: UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR***CONTAINS: WHEAT, SOY. DISTRIBUTED BY THE…

    Official wording (English): The firm was notified of bread with traces of visible ink was discovered which later led to the discovery of plastic pen pieces.

  • April 10, 2013reportedFDAClass III
    Other reason

    Mrs. Bridges Scottish Raspberry Preserve ("Jam"); Net Wt. 42g /1.5oz; service size 15g; servings per package: 2.8; ID 3779300377 Manufactured for: Kimm &…

    Official wording (English): The firm is initiating the recall for Scottish Raspberry Preserve due to discovery of contaminants.

  • April 10, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    Sweet P's Bake Shop branded Caramel Apple Danish Coffee Cake, 14 oz, in a plastic clamshell package, UPC Code: 011225113833

    Official wording (English): Sweet P's Bake Shop branded Caramel Apple Danish Coffee Cake contains undeclared walnuts.

  • April 10, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Propolis Powder -100% Standardized Bee-Propolis Lot #: 021113-55/60, EXP: 10/14 11# Bag & Lot#: 10081155/60-120612-100, EXP: 12/15, 1# BAG.

    Official wording (English): Beehive Botanical, Inc is recalling several lots of Propolis 55-60% due to positive identification of Fluvalinate.

  • April 10, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Propolis Chunks-Coarse Ground, Standardized Bee Propolis Lot #: SDM-10081155/60, EXP: 10/14, 1# BAG.

    Official wording (English): Beehive Botanical, Inc is recalling several lots of Propolis 55-60% due to positive identification of Fluvalinate.

  • April 10, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other microbiological risk

    Brunswick and Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk Light Tuna in Water.

    Official wording (English): Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, has issued a voluntary recall on specific codes of 5-ounce Chunk White Albacore and Chunk Light Tuna products. The recall has been issued because the products do not meet the companys standards for seal tightness.

  • April 10, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other microbiological risk

    Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk Light Tuna in Vegetable Oil

    Official wording (English): Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, has issued a voluntary recall on specific codes of 5-ounce Chunk White Albacore and Chunk Light Tuna products. The recall has been issued because the products do not meet the companys standards for seal tightness.

  • April 10, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other microbiological risk

    Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk White Albacore in Water

    Official wording (English): Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, has issued a voluntary recall on specific codes of 5-ounce Chunk White Albacore and Chunk Light Tuna products. The recall has been issued because the products do not meet the companys standards for seal tightness.

  • April 10, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Happy Kids Creamy Peanut Butter, packed in 8 oz, 12 oz, 28 oz, 40 oz jars; packed 12 jars/box and 6 jars/box (40 oz), and labeled in part ******Manufactured by…

    Official wording (English): Peanut butter may contain aflatoxins above allowable levels.

  • April 10, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Happy Kids Crunchy Peanut butter, packed in 8 oz, 12 oz, 28 oz, packed 12 jars/cs and 40 oz jars, packed 6 jars/cs; jars are labeled in part ***Manufactured by…

    Official wording (English): Peanut butter may contain aflatoxins above allowable levels.

  • April 10, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Bulk Creamy/Smooth Peanut butter, packed in plastic 4 lb tub, packed 6 tubs/box; 5 lb tub, packed 6 tubs/box, and 35 lb buckets under private labels: Peanut…

    Official wording (English): Peanut butter may contain aflatoxins above allowable levels.

  • April 10, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    America Farm Peanut Granules, bulk packed in 30 lb plastic bags in a box, and labeled in part ***Manufactured by Producers Peanut Co., Inc. 337 Moore Ave.…

    Official wording (English): Peanut butter may contain aflatoxins above allowable levels.

  • April 10, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    CHU MINH TOFU Fresh Soybean Cake (Tofu), net weight 16 oz. The UPC is 8 18140 00002 2. The product is labeled in parts: "***CHUMINH TOFU***Fresh Soybean Cake…

    Official wording (English): All fresh tofu and fried tofu products are recalled because they were made in a facility with no available hot water.

  • April 10, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    CHU MINH TOFU Fried Soybean Cake (Tofu), net weight 12 oz. The UPC is 8 18140 00003 9. The product is labeled in parts: "***CHUMINH TOFU***Fried Soybean Cake…

    Official wording (English): All fresh tofu and fried tofu products are recalled because they were made in a facility with no available hot water.

  • April 3, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Listeria

    Glory Foods Mixed Greens, Verduras Mixtas 16 oz

    Official wording (English): Product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Routine testing by the Michigan Department of Agriculture revealed the…

  • April 3, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Ruthies Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cookie, individually wrapped in plastic, net wt. 4.9 oz. The product is labeled in parts: "***Ruthies Cranberry Orange…

    Official wording (English): Ruthies Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cookie is recalled because butter (cream) is declared but milk is NOT declared on label.

  • April 3, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Ruthies Cashew Raisin Breakfast Cookie, individually wrapped in plastic, net wt. 4.9 oz. The product is labeled in parts: "***Ruthies Cashew Raisin Breakfast…

    Official wording (English): Ruthies Cashew Raisin Breakfast Cookie is recalled because butter and half & half are declared but milk is NOT declared on label.

  • April 3, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Banana Nut Bread packed in carton, placed in polypropelin Bag 1 lb each

    Official wording (English): The firm had pecans and not walnuts listed in their ingredient statement.

  • April 3, 2013reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Miravalle brand "Pan Rallado Sazonado", 8 oz. Seasoned bread crumbs. Also packaged in 12 pack. Product labeling reads in part:"Miravalle PAN RALLADO SAZONADO…

    Official wording (English): In response to a FDA inspection, the firm initiated this recall due to undeclared wheat and no nutritional facts listed, for the product "Pan Rallado Sazonado".

  • April 3, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Listeria

    Norwegian Smoked Salmon Sides (2-3 lbs.)

    Official wording (English): Private lab result was positive for Listeria Monocytogenes

  • April 3, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Listeria

    Scottish Style Smoked Salmon Pre-sliced Sides (2-3 lbs)

    Official wording (English): Private lab result was positive for Listeria Monocytogenes

  • April 3, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Listeria

    Pastrami Style Smoked Salmon Pre-sliced Sides (2.5-3.5 lbs. and 2-3 lbs.)

    Official wording (English): Private lab result was positive for Listeria Monocytogenes

  • April 3, 2013reportedFDAClass I
    Listeria

    Cold Smoked Salmon Trimmings (5 lbs.)

    Official wording (English): Private lab result was positive for Listeria Monocytogenes

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.