Recalls

Food recalls in the United States in 2018 · page 2

1,958 official food recall notices published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States in 2018, newest first. Each notice links to the official page.

Notices

1,958 notices, newest first · page 2 of 40.

  • December 19, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Foreign body

    Baraka Mild Curry Powder packed in 7 oz. Plastic Jar

    Official wording (English): UBC FOOD Distributors initiated a voluntary recall of Baraka Hot and Mild Curry Powder packed in 7 oz. plastic tubs due to high levels of lead found in the products.

  • December 19, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Salmonella

    Cap'n Crunch's Peanut Butter Crunch Cereal packaged in 17.1 ounce and 16.5 ounce cardboard boxes. Distributed by The Quaker Oats Company, Chicago IL

    Official wording (English): Product tested positive for Salmonella.

  • December 19, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Foreign body

    Jackie's Cookie Babies Classic Chocolate Chip Net Wt. 28oz Manufactured and distributed by: Jackie's Cookie Connection, 12109 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles…

    Official wording (English): Potential metal fragments.

  • December 19, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Listeria

    Salmon fillets packaged inside Styrofoam boxes fully surrounded and covered in ice, which were stored inside a temperature controlled cooler

    Official wording (English): Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

  • December 12, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Chemical contaminant or residue

    VANILLA WHIPPED ICING ARTIFICALLY FLAVORED Product Number: 09076 / UPC: 10049800090764

    Official wording (English): Possible contamination with cleaning chemicals.

  • December 12, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Schnucks BIG & FLAKY CRESCENT ROLLS, 6 ROLLS, NET WT 11.25 OZ UPC 0 41318 57046 5

    Official wording (English): Product is being recalled due to undeclared milk in the ingredient list and contains statement.

  • December 12, 2018reportedFDAClass III
    Labelling error

    NOW Vitamin B-50 Complex with C 100 Veg Caps

    Official wording (English): NOW Health Group Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of NOW s Vitamin B-50 mg 100 Veg Caps product code 0420 because it is mislabeled as Vitamin B-50 mg 100 Veg Caps.

  • December 12, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Foreign body

    Smartypants Kids Complete, Non GMO Multi and omega 3's vitamin D3 for bones, vitamin B12 for Energy: 90 gummies. UPC 8 5136 00425 5 Distributed by SmartyPants…

    Official wording (English): Consumer complaints of finding foreign objects in bottles of gummy vitamins.

  • December 12, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Foreign body

    Parsley Flakes in 6 oz. and 24 oz. plastic bottles and 20 lb boxes

    Official wording (English): Parsley Flakes are being recalled because they may contain a foreign material (plastic). EXPANDED 1127/2018 During processing it was noted that Basil Leaf Sweet and Italian Spice Blend No Salt also may contain foreign material (plastic).

  • December 12, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Foreign body

    Sweet Basil Leaf in 2 Lb. plastic bottles and 25 pound bulk boxes.

    Official wording (English): Parsley Flakes are being recalled because they may contain a foreign material (plastic). EXPANDED 1127/2018 During processing it was noted that Basil Leaf Sweet and Italian Spice Blend No Salt also may contain foreign material (plastic).

  • December 12, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Foreign body

    Italian Spice Blend Salt Free in 2 Lb. plastic bottles and 20 Lb. bulk boxes. Ingredients; Basil, Rosemary, Oregano, Marjoram & Spices. Not labeled for Resale.

    Official wording (English): Parsley Flakes are being recalled because they may contain a foreign material (plastic). EXPANDED 1127/2018 During processing it was noted that Basil Leaf Sweet and Italian Spice Blend No Salt also may contain foreign material (plastic).

  • December 12, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Sebastiano s Naturally Flavored Gourmet Syrups French Vanilla Naturally Sugar Free, Sweetened with Stevia; 25.4 fl. oz. (750 ml)

    Official wording (English): The front panel of the affected products states Naturally Sugar Free, but the product contains sugar.

  • December 12, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Foreign body

    Tickled PEACHES Freestone Dices; Net wt 4.4 oz. (125g) sealed plastic cups; KEEP FROZEN; Palmetto Processing Solutions 5 RW Dubose Road Ridge Spring, SC 29129…

    Official wording (English): Foreign material (plastic)

  • December 12, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    16 count Smartfood Delight Variety Pack Sack

    Official wording (English): The firm is recalling 1/2 oz. bags of Smartfood Delight Sea Salt Flavored popcorn packaged in two variety pack offerings. The popcorn bags have the potential to contain cheese-flavored chips and therefore undeclared milk.

  • December 12, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    16 count Crunch & Pop Mix Variety Pack Sack

    Official wording (English): The firm is recalling 1/2 oz. bags of Smartfood Delight Sea Salt Flavored popcorn packaged in two variety pack offerings. The popcorn bags have the potential to contain cheese-flavored chips and therefore undeclared milk.

  • December 12, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Chocolate and Nut Tray. The product comes in a four-quadrant plastic tray, NET WT 37 OZ (2 LBS 5 OZ) 1.05KG, with UPC: 0 23637 43369 0.

    Official wording (English): Product contains undeclared pecans and cashews.

  • December 12, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Chemical contaminant or residue

    Tillamook Mudslide ice cream (item #63006), packaged in 3 gallon tub. UPC 0 72830 63006 1. The label is read in parts: "***TILLAMOOK MUDSLIDE ICE CREAM***…

    Official wording (English): Tillamook Mudslide ice cream (item #63006), packaged in 3-gallon tub, is recalled because product contains trace amounts of undeclared color additives Amaranth and Yellow No. 6 in the chocolate freckles and chocolate fudge pieces ingredients.

  • December 12, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Chemical contaminant or residue

    Chocolaty Chip Cookie Dough ice cream (item #67016), packaged in 1.75 qt. container. UPC 0 72830 07016 4. The label is read in parts: "***Tillamook ***ICE…

    Official wording (English): Chocolaty Chip Cookie Dough ice cream (item #67016), packaged in 1.75 qt. containers, is recalled because product contains trace amounts of undeclared color additives Amaranth and Yellow No. 6 in the chocolate freckles and chocolate fudge pieces ingredients.

  • December 12, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Chemical contaminant or residue

    Vanilla Chocolate Chip ice cream (item #67017), packaged in 1.75 qt. container. UPC 0 72830 07017 1. The label is read in parts: "***Tillamook*** ICE CREAM***…

    Official wording (English): Vanilla Chocolate Chip ice cream (item #67017), packaged in 1.75 qt. container, is recalled because product contains trace amounts of undeclared color additives Amaranth and Yellow No. 6 in the chocolate freckles and chocolate fudge pieces ingredients.

  • December 12, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Chemical contaminant or residue

    Udderly Chocolate ice cream (item #67045), packaged in 1.75 qt. container. UPC 0 72830 07045 4. The label is read in parts: "***Tillamook*** ICE CREAM***…

    Official wording (English): Udderly Chocolate ice cream (item #67045), packaged in 1.75 qt. container, is recalled because product contains trace amounts of undeclared color additives Amaranth and Yellow No. 6 in the chocolate freckles and chocolate fudge pieces ingredients.

  • December 12, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    Jay Robb Unflavored Egg White Protein, Net Weight 24 oz (1.5lbs) 680g. Dietary Supplement. UPC 03907-00492. Jay Robb, Inc., Jupiter, FL 33458

    Official wording (English): JayRobb Unflavored Egg White Protein Product is being recalled due to undeclared milk.

  • December 12, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy NET WT. 1lb 5.16oz, 600g (120gx5) 5PK Manufactured by: Ottogi Ramyon Co. Ltd. Distributed by: Ottogi America, Inc. 1650 W. El Segundo…

    Official wording (English): Undeclared allergen; egg.

  • December 12, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild NET WT. 1lb 5.16oz, 600g (120gx5) 5PK Manufactured by: Ottogi Ramyon Co. Ltd. Distributed by: Ottogi America, Inc. 1650 W. El Segundo Bl.…

    Official wording (English): Undeclared allergen; egg.

  • December 12, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    Tres Hermanos Bakery Telera and Bolillo Mexican White Bread, 1lb and 2 ounces per pkg

    Official wording (English): Tres Hermanos Bakery initiated a voluntary recall of Telera and Bolillo due to undeclared allergen milk.

  • December 12, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Listeria

    Green Cedar Ackawi cheese in small clear plastic shrink wrapped packaging bearing a sell by date of March 26, 2019 or later. The sell by date is on a white…

    Official wording (English): Harb Dairy dba Green Cedar Dairy initiated a voluntary recall of Ackawi cheese following notification by U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development that the product was positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

  • December 5, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Salmonella

    Queseria "La Milagrosa" La Delicia al Paladar. 1/2 kg and 1 kg sizes. Packaged in a plastic bag with a yellow label.

    Official wording (English): California Department of Food and Agriculture sampled and found Salmonella in cheese imported from Mexico.

  • December 5, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Gingerbread Popcorn. 8 ounce (227 grams) flexible plastic bag. Brand name of Disney Theme Park Merchandise or Disney Parks Distributed by Disney Theme Park…

    Official wording (English): Ingredient statement lists flour but does not declare wheat as a sub-ingredient.

  • December 5, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Listeria

    Refrigerated Mary's Harvest Fiesta Corn Salsa 16 oz. UPC# 088724158450, in rigid plastic container

    Official wording (English): Fiesta Corn Salsa is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Salmonella or Listeria monocytogenes.

  • December 5, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Listeria

    Refrigerated Kroger Southwest Sweet Potato Rice 12 oz. UPC # 826766185610. In rigid plastic container. Label has cooking instructions which states: Heat…

    Official wording (English): Sweet Potato Rice is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Salmonella or Listeria monocytogenes.

  • December 5, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Weis Chocolate Whoopie Pie 16 oz (454g)/ 4 4 oz Whoopie Pies Clamshell Packaging 4 Whoopie Pies per Unit

    Official wording (English): Shirley s Cookie Company Inc. has initiated a recall of the following product: Chocolate Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies 16 oz (454g)/ 4 4 oz that were labeled with Chocolate Whoopie Pies which does not declare the Peanut Allergen.

  • December 5, 2018reportedFDAClass III
    Chemical contaminant or residue

    Red Bull Energy Drink, 8.4 Fl. oz. (250 mL) Ingredient: Carbonated water, Sucrose, Glucose, Citric Acid, Taurine, Sodium Bicarbonate, Magnesium, Carbonate…

    Official wording (English): Investigation of complaints of off taste color and taste found that the product contained 3 times the level of the primary ingredients than is specified in the product formulation.

  • December 5, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Finax Muesli with 45% Fruit; 22.9-oz.; Heat sealed plastic bag; 10 bags/case

    Official wording (English): The product's ingredients statement does not indicate presence of coconut

  • December 5, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Oreo Limber. 6 dozen per case of 6.5 oz each

    Official wording (English): The product label failed to declare wheat as one of its ingredients.

  • December 5, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Salmonella

    Duncan Hines Classic Classic White cake mix 15.25oz. 12 retail units per case 644209307500

    Official wording (English): positive finding of Salmonella in a retail sample

  • December 5, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Salmonella

    Duncan Hines Classic Classic Yellow cake mix 15.25oz. 12 retail units per case 644209307494

    Official wording (English): positive finding of Salmonella in a retail sample

  • December 5, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Salmonella

    Duncan Hines Classic Butter Golden cake mix 15.25oz. 12 retail units per case 644209307593

    Official wording (English): positive finding of Salmonella in a retail sample

  • December 5, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Salmonella

    Duncan Hines Signature Confetti Cake cake mix 15.25oz. 12 retail units per case 644209414550

    Official wording (English): positive finding of Salmonella in a retail sample

  • December 5, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Salmonella

    Organic Cardamom Green Whole. Product of Guatemala. Product is labeled with a paper label son onto each 25-kg poly-lined, poly-weave "double bag". The label…

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

  • December 5, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    Purveyors Kitchen Pumpkin Pesto Tapenade; NET WT 7.75 oz. (220G) UPC: 0 37677 01624 9 Ingredients: Water, Pumpkin, Basil, Parsley, Canola Oil, Sugar, Garlic…

    Official wording (English): Pumpkin Pesto does not declare walnuts as ingredient or allergen.

  • December 5, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Listeria

    Pictsweet Farms Steam'ables Asparagus Spears 8oz. pouch, 10 per case UPC 0 70560 97799 9 Frozen

    Official wording (English): Product was presumptive positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

  • December 5, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    Ultra Dark Chocolate Amaretto Rainier Cherries, Chukar Cherries brand, packaged in 7.5 oz. plastic pouches. UPC 0 11261 22307 7.

    Official wording (English): Product contains unintentional presence of milk and therefore milk was not listed on the label as an ingredient.

  • December 5, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    Ultra Dark Chocolate Black Forest Cherries, Chukar Cherries brand, packaged in 7.5 oz. plastic pouches. UPC 0 11261 23907 8. The label is read in parts…

    Official wording (English): Product contains unintentional presence of milk and therefore milk was not listed on the label as an ingredient.

  • December 5, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    Ultra Dark Chocolate Cocoa Pecans, Chukar Cherries brand, packaged in 7.5 oz. plastic pouches. UPC 0 11261 22507 1. The label is read in parts: "***ULTRA DARK…

    Official wording (English): Product contains unintentional presence of milk and therefore milk was not listed on the label as an ingredient.

  • December 5, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    Organic Ultra Dark Vanilla Chocolate Rainier Cherries, Chukar Cherries brand, packaged in 7.5 oz. plastic pouches. UPC 0 11261 27207 5. The label is read in…

    Official wording (English): Product contains unintentional presence of milk and therefore milk was not listed on the label as an ingredient.

  • December 5, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    Organic Ultra Dark Orange Chocolate Tart Cherries, Chukar Cherries brand, packaged in 7.5 oz. plastic pouches. UPC 0 11261 27207 5. The label is read in parts…

    Official wording (English): Product contains unintentional presence of milk and therefore milk was not listed on the label as an ingredient.

  • November 28, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Listeria

    Roasted Corn Salsa; Net Weight: 10 lbs. (10 x 1 lb. bags) Corner Bakery Caf¿ Brand Ingredients: Corn, Red Onion, Jalapeno, Lime Juice, Canola Oil, Cilantro…

    Official wording (English): Recall of products manufactured with vegetables from McCain Foods USA and currently under recall for potential Salmonella and/or Listeria Monocytogenes contamination

  • November 28, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Listeria

    Cadence Gourmet Balsamic Roasted Vegetables; Net Weight: 10 lbs. (4.5 kg)/ cs UPC: 00851124006382 Ingredients: Zucchini, Artichoke, White Balsamic Sauce…

    Official wording (English): Recall of products manufactured with vegetables from McCain Foods USA and currently under recall for potential Salmonella and/or Listeria Monocytogenes contamination

  • November 28, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Listeria

    Roasted Vegetable Blend; Net Weight: 30 lbs. (12 x 2.5 lb. bags) Corner Bakery Caf¿ Brand Ingredients: Zucchini, artichoke (water, citric acid and calcium…

    Official wording (English): Recall of products manufactured with vegetables from McCain Foods USA and currently under recall for potential Salmonella and/or Listeria Monocytogenes contamination

  • November 28, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Listeria

    Cadence Gourmet Cauliflower & Cheese Net Weight: 10 lbs. (4.4 kg) / cs UPC: 00851124006375 Ingredients: Cauliflower, B¿chamel Sauce (Milk, Cultured Cream…

    Official wording (English): Recall of products manufactured with vegetables from McCain Foods USA and currently under recall for potential Salmonella and/or Listeria Monocytogenes contamination

  • November 28, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Sunnyside Orchards Apple Cider in Half-Gallon and Gallon plastic containers. Keep Refrigerated. Processed by: Sunnyside Orchards, 6051 NW 75th St, Pennock MN…

    Official wording (English): Apple Cider may be under processed.

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.