Recalls

Food recalls in the United States in 2020 · page 17

1,286 official food recall notices published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States in 2020, newest first. Each notice links to the official page.

Notices

1,286 notices, newest first · page 17 of 26.

  • April 22, 2020reportedFDAClass III
    Chemical contaminant or residue

    We Like Vitamins, Lycopene 50 mg, Dietary Supplement, 200 Capsules

    Official wording (English): Due to different color of powder in capsules. Firm's evaluation determined product low potency.

  • April 15, 2020reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Lentil Trio product containing a blend of red split, black and green lentils, labeled Gluten-Free, packaged in stand up…

    Official wording (English): Gluten-Free lentils product tested positive for gluten and some pouches were found to contain barley, wheat, and possibly other gluten-containing grains.

  • April 15, 2020reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Audrey's Chia Cookies Chocolate Chip, 4 OZ flexible pouch packaging, UPC Code: 858652007003, Manufactured for Health Harvest, LLC, P.O. Box 20634, Mesa, AZ…

    Official wording (English): Labeling with undeclared milk allergen

  • April 15, 2020reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Audrey's Chia Cookies Almond, 4 OZ flexible pouch packaging, UPC Code: 858652007027, Manufactured for Health Harvest, LLC, P.O. Box 20634, Mesa, AZ 85277. 12…

    Official wording (English): Labeling with undeclared milk allergen.

  • April 15, 2020reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Audrey's Chia Cookies Lemon, 4 OZ flexible pouch packaging, UPC Code: 858652007010, Manufactured for Health Harvest, LLC, P.O. Box 20634, Mesa, AZ 85277. 12…

    Official wording (English): Labeling with undeclared milk allergen

  • April 15, 2020reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Audrey's Chia Cookies Peanut Butter, 4 OZ flexible pouch packaging, UPC Code: 858652007034, Manufactured for Health Harvest, LLC, P.O. Box 20634, Mesa, AZ…

    Official wording (English): Labeling with undeclared milk allergen

  • April 15, 2020reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Lindt & Sprungli (USA), Inc.; Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate; Net WT 3.5OZ (100g)

    Official wording (English): Chocolate contains undeclared milk and soy

  • April 15, 2020reportedFDAClass II
    Other microbiological risk

    PRIVATE SELECTION FROZEN BERRY MEDLEY in 16 oz. (10 bags per case) and 48 oz. bags (6 bags per case). UPC: 0001111079120

    Official wording (English): Potential norovirus contamination.

  • April 15, 2020reportedFDAClass II
    Other microbiological risk

    PRIVATE SELECTION FROZEN BLACKBERRIES in 16 oz. bags, 10 bags per case. UPC: 0001111087809 UPC: 0001111087808

    Official wording (English): Potential norovirus contamination.

  • April 15, 2020reportedFDAClass II
    Foreign body

    Amy's Kitchen gluten Free Vegetable Lasagna, UK Microwave or oven bake - keep frozen Item # 000374, UPC 0 042272 003747 net weight 255g Amy's Kitchen Bedford MK

    Official wording (English): Potential metal contamination in one lot of frozen lasagna.

  • April 15, 2020reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    Whole Foods Vodka Sauce, 6-16 oz. containers.

    Official wording (English): The product is being recalled for undeclared allergen (Milk).

  • April 15, 2020reportedFDAClass I
    Listeria

    Fresh Salmon; Brand names : Bakka, Superior, Scottish Canada, Ocean Quality, Norway. Refrigerate Unit size: 10-12 lbs., 14-16 lbs., 16-18 lbs., 18-20 lbs…

    Official wording (English): Salmon has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

  • April 8, 2020reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    HUANGFUSHANZHEN; Dried Mushroom; Net Weight: 170G/6 OZ; Ingredient: Dried Mushroom; PRODUCT OF CHINA; SOLE AGENT: TIFFANY FOOD CORP; UPC: 6 943153 804047

    Official wording (English): Product contains undeclared sulfites.

  • April 8, 2020reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Meijer Mixed Nuts with Peanuts & Sea Salt 16 Oz UPC: 7-19283-80863-9

    Official wording (English): undeclared brazil nuts

  • April 8, 2020reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Driscoll's Blackberries; 6 oz. clamshell container; 12 x 6 oz. clamshells per tray; 12 clamshells per case Driscoll's, Watsonville, CA

    Official wording (English): Testing found Acephate of 2.8ppm on fresh blackberries. There is no US MRL for Acephate on blackberries.

  • April 8, 2020reportedFDAClass III
    Undeclared allergen

    Russian Bear 10000 Weight Gainer Formula Vanilla packed in 15lb bags

    Official wording (English): Products contain undeclared soy protein isolate.

  • April 8, 2020reportedFDAClass III
    Undeclared allergen

    Russian Bear 10000 Weight Gainer Formula Strawberry flavor packed in 15lb bags

    Official wording (English): Products contain undeclared soy protein isolate.

  • April 8, 2020reportedFDAClass III
    Undeclared allergen

    Russian Bear 10000 Weight Gainer Formula Banana flavor packed in 15lb bags

    Official wording (English): Products contain undeclared soy protein isolate.

  • April 8, 2020reportedFDAClass III
    Undeclared allergen

    Russian Bear 10000 Weight Gainer Formula Cookies and Cream flavor packed in 15lb bags

    Official wording (English): Products contain undeclared soy protein isolate.

  • April 8, 2020reportedFDAClass II
    Foreign body

    Case Label: Rice Dirty Mix Comp 24-17.9 oz bags/case, PACKED EXCLUSIVELY FOR: BR 9432 SOUTHERN PINE BLVD. CHARLOTTE, NC 28273. Bag Label: Bojangles Complete…

    Official wording (English): The firm was notified by their rice supplier that the product contains blue plastic slivers.

  • April 8, 2020reportedFDAClass I
    Labelling error

    ReStructure VANILLA PROTEIN POWDER NET WT. 527G POUCH & 27G SINGLE PACKET Other Ingredients: Non-GMO rBGH-Free Whey Protein Concentrate, Rice Bran and Germ***…

    Official wording (English): The firm was notified that the labeling does not include the word milk on the ingredient statement

  • April 8, 2020reportedFDAClass III
    Labelling error

    Nature's Blend Folic Acid 1000 mcg Dietary Supplement, 1000-count bottle, Product Number: 1280, UPC 0-79854-51280-9

    Official wording (English): Customer reports of label error. Front panel states strength of 1000 mg although supplement fact is correct in stating 1000 mcg.

  • April 8, 2020reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Food You Feel Good About, Ginger Salmon, Oven Safe

    Official wording (English): The firm initiated a recall on 03/13/20 of frozen oven-safe Cook-in-bag Salmon for undeclared wheat

  • April 8, 2020reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Food You Feel Good About Brand, Salmon Teriyaki, Oven Safe

    Official wording (English): The firm initiated a recall on 03/13/20 of frozen oven-safe Cook-in-bag Salmon for undeclared wheat

  • April 8, 2020reportedFDAClass II
    Other microbiological risk

    Sushi Ebi Cooked Butterfly Tail-On Whiteleg Shrimp; Tray +0.498 pounds; 20 individual trays per case Distributed by AFC Distribution Corp. Rancho Dominguez, CA

    Official wording (English): Firm testing found Vibrio parahaemolyticus in cooked butterfly shrimp from Thailand.

  • April 8, 2020reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    NATURAL GROCERS PEANUT CLUSTERS DK CHOCOLATE NON-GMO, 8 oz. (227g), packed in a plastic bag, UPC 000087562088, Packaged by Vitamin Cottage Natural Food…

    Official wording (English): Undeclared almond and milk allergens

  • April 8, 2020reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    NATURAL GROCERS ALMOND CLUSTERS DK CHOCOLATE NON-GMO, 8 oz. (227g), packed in a plastic bag, UPC 000087236088, Packaged by Vitamin Cottage Natural Food…

    Official wording (English): Undeclared peanut and milk allergens

  • April 8, 2020reportedFDAClass I
    Listeria

    Guan's Enoki Mushrooms; Net Weight 200 g - 7.05 oz. UPC: 8 59267007013 Product Number:50130 Product of Korea, Keep refrigerated Distributed by Guan's Mushroom…

    Official wording (English): California Department of Public Health collected samples at retail and found Listeria monocytogenes in Enoki mushrooms from Korea

  • April 1, 2020reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    Whole Foods Market Green Chile Chicken Tamale served as a Family Meal, Chef's Case, Packaged, Frozen and on he hot bar PLU 72429 packaged in plastic containers…

    Official wording (English): Contains undeclared milk

  • April 1, 2020reportedFDAClass II
    Chemical contaminant or residue

    Aseltines 100% JUICE Apple Cider 1/2 gallon UPC 5169600064 and 1 gallon UPC 5169600128

    Official wording (English): Product tested positive for patulin in excess of 50 ppb

  • April 1, 2020reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Red Pozole Soup Starter, Pozole To The People, packaged in glass jars. Net Wt. 16 fl. oz., (473.2 mL). or 24 fl. oz. 16 fl oz UPC 738283379109 24 fl oz UPC…

    Official wording (English): Missing processing records/production logs. Observations of swollen and/or leaking Red Pozole Starter jars at multiple retail locations.

  • April 1, 2020reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Green Pozole Soup Starter, Pozole To The People, packaged in glass jars. Net Wt. 16 fl. oz., (473.2 mL). or 24 fl. oz. 16 fl oz UPC 738283379116 24 fl oz UPC…

    Official wording (English): Missing processing records/production logs.

  • April 1, 2020reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    White Corn Hominy, Pozole To The People, packaged in glass jars. Net Wt. 16 fl. oz., (473.2 mL). UPC 738283379147. The label is read in parts: "***WHITE CORN…

    Official wording (English): Missing processing records/production logs.

  • April 1, 2020reportedFDAClass III
    Other reason

    UNCOOKED SWEET POTATO CRUSTED ALASKA POLLOCK NUGGETS 5 LBS 2.26KG DISTRIBUTED BY CORINTHIAN FOODS ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GA 31622 UPC 8 50008 56763 6

    Official wording (English): The firm was notified by their customer that the product contains Chicken Nuggets instead of Fish Nuggets

  • April 1, 2020reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Baskin Robbins Mint Chocolate Chip, Ice Cream Sandwiches with Mint Ice Cream, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips & Chocolate Wafers 4 Pack; 4 3.5 FL OZ (104 mL)…

    Official wording (English): Undeclared yellow # 5 and blue # 1

  • April 1, 2020reportedFDAClass II
    Foreign body

    Raisins packed in following brand names and sizes: 6 pack cartons (6 X 1 oz. boxes) - Pickwell Farms, Southern Grove, Winco, Schnucks, Essential Everyday, 20…

    Official wording (English): Laser on processing line found foreign material during the processing of raisins.

  • April 1, 2020reportedFDAClass II
    Other microbiological risk

    WinCo Foods frozen Blackberries, item # 107414, packaged in polyethylene bags, with a net weight of 16 oz (1 lb or 454g). UPC: 70552 30502. Product is…

    Official wording (English): The product was found to be adulterated with Norovirus.

  • April 1, 2020reportedFDAClass II
    Other microbiological risk

    WinCo Foods frozen Berry Medley (Strawberries, Blackberries, Raspberries and Blueberries), item# 107412, packaged in polyethylene bags. Product is distributed…

    Official wording (English): The product was found to be adulterated with Norovirus.

  • April 1, 2020reportedFDAClass II
    Labelling error

    American Classic Snack Company Sweet Bourbon Crunchers Pretzels in 8 oz. bags, 12 bags per case.

    Official wording (English): Product is improperly labeled with gluten-free claim.

  • April 1, 2020reportedFDAClass I
    E. coli

    Clover seed in 50 lb. woven poly bags, 40 bags to a pallet.

    Official wording (English): Possible contamination with E. Coli.

  • April 1, 2020reportedFDAClass I
    E. coli

    Clover seed in 55 lb. multi-layered white paper bags, 40 bags to a pallet.

    Official wording (English): Possible contamination with E. Coli.

  • April 1, 2020reportedFDAClass I
    Listeria

    Enoki Mushroom; Product of Korea; Net Wt. 7.05 oz., (200 g) UPC: 7 426852 625810 The Enoki is packaged in a clear film, bottom portion will be a green back…

    Official wording (English): State of Michigan sampled and tested Enoki Mushrooms and found them to be positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

  • April 1, 2020reportedFDAClass III
    Other reason

    Alkamind Creamy Chocolate Organic Daily Protein; 450g Plastic Bottle; Finished Product Item # FAMCDP450G; 3 core alkaline proteins Distributed by Alkamind LLC…

    Official wording (English): Firm was notified by supplier that Organic Ground Flaxseed powder was under recall by manufacturer due to unapproved herbicide - Haloxyfop

  • April 1, 2020reportedFDAClass III
    Other reason

    Alkamind Creamy Vanilla Organic Daily Protein; 450g Plastic Bottle; Finished Product Item # FAMVDP450G; 3 core alkaline proteins Distributed by Alkamind LLC…

    Official wording (English): Firm was notified by supplier that Organic Ground Flaxseed powder was under recall by manufacturer due to unapproved herbicide - Haloxyfop

  • April 1, 2020reportedFDAClass III
    Other reason

    care/of Chia/Flax Boost Dietary Supplement; Net Wt. 0.35 oz. (10g) foil packets; Finished Product Item # FCOFBP10G Distributed by Noho Health Inc., New York…

    Official wording (English): Firm was notified by supplier that Organic Ground Flaxseed powder was under recall by manufacturer due to unapproved herbicide - Haloxyfop

  • April 1, 2020reportedFDAClass III
    Other reason

    Erom, Inc. Slim Natural Raw Meal; Bulk; Finished product item # FGBPEIOS-E

    Official wording (English): Firm was notified by supplier that Organic Ground Flaxseed powder was under recall by manufacturer due to unapproved herbicide - Haloxyfop

  • April 1, 2020reportedFDAClass III
    Other reason

    Nested Naturals Super Kids; Superfood Powder Full of Nutrients for Growing Bodies; Whole Food Powder, Net Wt. 7.5 oz (210g), 30 servings; Finished Product Item…

    Official wording (English): Firm was notified by supplier that Organic Ground Flaxseed powder was under recall by manufacturer due to unapproved herbicide - Haloxyfop

  • April 1, 2020reportedFDAClass III
    Other reason

    Daily Fiber Blend - Caramel Apple Flavor; Organic Plant Powder Mix for preparation of a fiber-rich drink, 540g Plastic Bottle, 180g Bio Bag Terra Pouch…

    Official wording (English): Firm was notified by supplier that Organic Ground Flaxseed powder was under recall by manufacturer due to unapproved herbicide - Haloxyfop

  • April 1, 2020reportedFDAClass III
    Other reason

    Purim Daily Fiber Blend - Original unflavored; 540g Plastic Bottle, 180g Plastic Bottle; Finished Product Item#: 2014, 2014-P65, 2015, 2015-P65 Purim - Rancho…

    Official wording (English): Firm was notified by supplier that Organic Ground Flaxseed powder was under recall by manufacturer due to unapproved herbicide - Haloxyfop

  • April 1, 2020reportedFDAClass III
    Other reason

    L.O.V.E. Supermeal Original: 420g Plastic Bottle, 1396g Plastic Bottle, 693g Bio Bag Terra Pouch; Finished Product Item # 2700E, 2711, 2712, 2712-P65 Platinum…

    Official wording (English): Firm was notified by supplier that Organic Ground Flaxseed powder was under recall by manufacturer due to unapproved herbicide - Haloxyfop

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.