Chemical contaminant or residue: food recalls in the United States · page 13
854 official food recall notices published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States for the reason “Chemical contaminant or residue” (Shelfpedia classification of the official reason), newest first. Each notice links to the official page.
Notices
854 notices, newest first · page 13 of 18.
- November 4, 2015reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Assorted Large Cupcakes, 2 pack and 1 pack
Official wording (English):
My Dad's Favorite Cookies is recalling red velvet bundt cakes, red velvet cupcakes and all cupcakes with colored frosting and/or colored sprinkles of undeclared FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 5 and FD&C Yellow No. 6 colors.
- October 14, 2015reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
organic girl - good clean greens baby spinach - tender nutrition baby leaves. Washed 3 times. USDA Organic. 5 oz.. plastic clamshell. Distributed by organic…
Official wording (English):
Detection of elevated level of Cadmium in the product.
- October 7, 2015reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Mixed Fruit Candy, Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g), Distributed by: Prosperity Resources Int'l, Inc., Product of China, UPC 6 47406 02091 3
Official wording (English):
Prosperity Resources is recalling Sun Kee Mixed Fruit Candy because sampling analysis revealed it contains undeclared colors, FD&C Blue #1, Red #40, Yellow #5 and #6 and the product also contains an unallowable dye: 16185 - Amaranth (E123) - delisted FD&C Red #2
- August 12, 2015reportedFDAClass IChemical contaminant or residue
Pint sized glasses with decorative artwork that reads Blue: "Who's Your Candy?!" SKU # 835992 Green: "Eye Candy" SKU # 835993 Red: "Hard on the Outside Sweet…
Official wording (English):
Through internal compliance and independent laboratory product testing program, the company became aware that glassware exceeded the FDA's guidance levels for lead and cadmium.
- August 12, 2015reportedFDAClass IChemical contaminant or residue
Shot glasses with decorative artwork that reads Blue: "Who's Your Candy?!" SKU # 835989 Green: "Eye Candy" SKU # 835990 Red: "Hard on the Outside Sweet on the…
Official wording (English):
Through internal compliance and independent laboratory product testing program, the company became aware that glassware exceeded the FDA's guidance levels for lead and cadmium.
- July 1, 2015reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Golden Chocolate ROGALIK PAPAYA, Net Wt. 1Lb. (454 g). Manufactured for and Distributed by: Golden Chocolate, Brooklyn, NY 11231.
Official wording (English):
Golden Chocolate International, Inc. has recalled (3) products due to the use of undeclared FD&C Yellow #5, FD&C Yellow #6, and FD&C Red #40 food colorings.
- July 1, 2015reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Golden Chocolate RAISIN POUND CAKE, Net Wt. To be Weighed at Time of Sale. Manufactured for and Distributed by: Golden Chocolate, Brooklyn, NY 11231.
Official wording (English):
Golden Chocolate International, Inc. has recalled (3) products due to the use of undeclared FD&C Yellow #5, FD&C Yellow #6, and FD&C Red #40 food colorings.
- July 1, 2015reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Golden Chocolate OREX, Net Wt. 1Lb (454 g). Keep Refrigerated. Manufactured for and Distributed by: Golden Chocolate, Brooklyn, NY 11231.
Official wording (English):
Golden Chocolate International, Inc. has recalled (3) products due to the use of undeclared FD&C Yellow #5, FD&C Yellow #6, and FD&C Red #40 food colorings.
- July 1, 2015reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Fruit Juice Candy Bonbons de Jus de Fruits, Net Wt 8 oz (227g), UPC Code 6 923648 832113, Manufacturer. Jin Shun FA Food Co., Ltd. 147 community shops…
Official wording (English):
The Florida Dept of Agriculture sample tested positive for lead at concentration of 0.226 ppm (ug/g).
- June 24, 2015reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Fresh Driscoll Strawberries, 8 x 16 oz. clamshell, 4 x 32 oz. clamshell. Keep refrigerated Driscoll's Strawberries, Watsonville, CA
Official wording (English):
Firm initiated a recall of certain codes dates of strawberries due to detection of the pesticide Naled at a level over the EPA tolerance of 1.0 ppm.
- May 20, 2015reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Bountiful Harvest Chopped Spinach, KEEP FROZEN, Net Wt. 3 LBS. (1.36kg), Case with 12; Chopped Spinach (Cheney Brothers) 3 pounds, 12 per case; Essential…
Official wording (English):
Unapproved pesticide, Lambda-Cyhalothrin, used on the spinach and residual levels were found higher than 0.01 ppm
- April 22, 2015reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Shanghai Ceramic Spoons; SKU 487874; UPC 2487874
Official wording (English):
Some ceramic spoons may exceed FDA guidance levels for leachable lead and cadmium.
- April 15, 2015reportedFDAClass IChemical contaminant or residue
NuSpice Sazon High Color Seasoning - F2111, Net Wt: 50 lb, Manufacturer: Nu Products Seasoning Co., 74 Louis Court, South Hackensack, N.J. 07606
Official wording (English):
Nu Products Seasoning Product is recalling their F4422 Taco Seasoning and Sazon High Color Seasoning because they may be contaminated with peanut protein due to the ground cumin used in the product.
- April 1, 2015reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Cocola Macaroons; Each box contains 5 flavors (3 ct each): Mango Passion, Raspberry, Pistachio, Coffee, and Chocolate. Net wt. 7 oz. ; UPC 091037037985.…
Official wording (English):
Complaint received from NYSDAM regarding undeclared colors in Cocolo cookies.
- April 1, 2015reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Organic Sacha Inchi Powder, 8oz. white poly bags, UPC 803813-28444 1. Organic Sacha Inchi Powder, bulk.
Official wording (English):
Sunfood is recalling Sacha Inchi Powder because it has the potential to be contaminated with Staphylococcus enterotoxin.
- April 1, 2015reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
ALOHA VANILLA PREMIUM PROTEIN is a powder and product is packed as the following: 1) Tin: UPC 641061842606, 2) Pouch: UPC 641061842644 and 3) Protein Tower 14…
Official wording (English):
Aloha has recalled protein powder dietary supplements due to the presence of Staphylococcus enterotoxin
- April 1, 2015reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
ALOHA CHOCOLATE PREMIUM PROTEIN is a powder and , product is packed as the following: 1) Tin: UPC 641061842613, 2) Pouch: UPC 641061842651 and 3) Protein Tower…
Official wording (English):
Aloha has recalled protein powder dietary supplements due to the presence of Staphylococcus enterotoxin
- April 1, 2015reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
ALOHA VANILLA AND CHOCOLATE PREMIUM PROTEIN powders are distributed under the following labels: 1) ALOHA PREMIUM PROTEIN FREE TRIAL, 2) ALOHA PREMIUM PROTEIN 4…
Official wording (English):
Aloha has recalled protein powder dietary supplements due to the presence of Staphylococcus enterotoxin
- March 4, 2015reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Pacific Fusion Frozen Tuna Steak Wild Caught Net Weight: 15 lb (240oz) 6.80 kg Ingredients: Tuna, tasteless smoke used as a preservative to promote color…
Official wording (English):
The firm initiated a recall as a result of a consumer complaint being received and samples collected by the FDA being found with high levels of histamine.
- December 31, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Shelled Peanuts, in bulk
Official wording (English):
One lot of raw peanuts was found to contain 26 ppb Aflatoxin
- December 31, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Pea River Raw Shelled Raw Fine Alabama Grown Peanuts, Net Wt. 2.5 lbs
Official wording (English):
Product testing at the supplier found aflatoxin above 20 ppb
- December 31, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Willy's Just Peachy Salsa, packaged in 16-oz. plastic deli containers
Official wording (English):
The firm did not list food color, FD & C yellow #5, on the label.
- December 24, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Concha Blancas- pastry containing soy, eggs, wheat and FD&C Yellow #5 and #6.
Official wording (English):
Concha Blancas- Undeclared artificial coloring (FD&C yellow # 5, yellow # 6)
- December 24, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Concha Chocolate- pastry containing soy, eggs, wheat FD&C Yellow #5 and #6.
Official wording (English):
Concha Chocolate- Undeclared artificial coloring (FD&C yellow #5 and yellow # 6)
- December 24, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Concha Yellow- pastry containing soy, eggs, wheat and FD&C Yellow #5 and #6.
Official wording (English):
Concha Yellow- Undeclared artificial coloring (FD&C yellow 5, yellow 6)
- December 24, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Concha Pink- pastry containing soy, eggs, wheat and FD&C Yellow #5 and #6, and Red #3 and #40.
Official wording (English):
Concha Pink- Undeclared artificial coloring (FD&C yellow # 5, yellow #6, red #3, red #40)
- December 17, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
HeartLight Seafood brand Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Ground Meat (Thunnus albacares), IQF packed in a master carton of 10 x 1 lbs HDPE bags
Official wording (English):
Product may have high histamine levels and may be unfit for human consumption.
- December 3, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Frozen Raw Yellowfin Tuna Ground Meat (Thunnus albacares), Grade: AAA, Net Weight: 10 lbs (100%), Wild Caught, Product of Indonesia, Imported and distributed…
Official wording (English):
Sushi House Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall of Heartlight Ground Tuna because it may contain histamines which exceed 50 ppm.
- November 19, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
***Oro Candy*** Vanilla Cookies (Mantecaditos) Nt. Wt. 3 oz. (85 g)
Official wording (English):
Undeclared color additives (FD&C yellow 5 & 6 and FD&C Red 40)
- November 12, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Strawberry flavored gelatin mix desert
Official wording (English):
Voluntary recall of strawberry flavored gelatin mix and mango flavored gelatin mix which were found to contain undeclared colors, FD& C Red # 40, FD&C Yellow #5, and FD&C Yellow #6.
- November 12, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Mango flavored gelatin mix desert
Official wording (English):
Voluntary recall of strawberry flavored gelatin mix and mango flavored gelatin mix which were found to contain undeclared colors, FD& C Red # 40, FD&C Yellow #5, and FD&C Yellow #6.
- October 22, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Bumble Bee Premium Albacore Tuna in Water, Net Wt. 2.5oz, UPC 8660024011, 8660024031, 5763800424. Bumble Bee Premium Albacore Tuna In Water, Net Wt. 5oz, UPC…
Official wording (English):
Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, has issued a recall on specific codes of pouched Albacore tuna due to defects in the pouch seals which could result in product contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens, and could lead to illness if consumed.
- October 22, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Bumble Bee Prime Fillet Albacore Tuna with Jalapenos and Olive Oil, Net Wt. 2.5 oz, UPC 8660024012
Official wording (English):
Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, has issued a recall on specific codes of pouched Albacore tuna due to defects in the pouch seals which could result in product contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens, and could lead to illness if consumed.
- October 22, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Bumble Bee Prime Fillet Albacore Tuna with Sundried Tomatoes and Olive Oil, Net Wt. 2.5oz, UPC 8660024013
Official wording (English):
Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, has issued a recall on specific codes of pouched Albacore tuna due to defects in the pouch seals which could result in product contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens, and could lead to illness if consumed.
- October 22, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Bumble Bee Prime Fillet Albacore Tuna with Chipotle and Olive Oil, Net Wt. 2.5oz, UPC 8660024014
Official wording (English):
Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, has issued a recall on specific codes of pouched Albacore tuna due to defects in the pouch seals which could result in product contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens, and could lead to illness if consumed.
- October 22, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Bumble Bee Prime Fillet Omega-3 Albacore Tuna with Omega 3 Tuna Oil, Net Wt. 2.5oz, UPC 8660024191
Official wording (English):
Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, has issued a recall on specific codes of pouched Albacore tuna due to defects in the pouch seals which could result in product contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens, and could lead to illness if consumed.
- October 22, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Bumble Bee Premium Lightmeat Tuna in Water, Net Wt. 2.5oz, UPC 5763800426. Bumble Bee Premium Lightmeat Tuna in Water, Net Wt. 5oz, UPC 5763800427.
Official wording (English):
Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, has issued a recall on specific codes of pouched Albacore tuna due to defects in the pouch seals which could result in product contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens, and could lead to illness if consumed.
- October 22, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Bumble Bee Jalapeno Albacore Tuna with Jalapeno & Olive Oil, Net Wt. 2.5oz, UPC 5763800428
Official wording (English):
Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, has issued a recall on specific codes of pouched Albacore tuna due to defects in the pouch seals which could result in product contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens, and could lead to illness if consumed.
- October 22, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Bumble Bee Chipotle Albacore Tuna with Chipotle & Olive Oil, Net Wt. 2.5oz, UPC 5763800429.
Official wording (English):
Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, has issued a recall on specific codes of pouched Albacore tuna due to defects in the pouch seals which could result in product contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens, and could lead to illness if consumed.
- October 22, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Bumble Bee Sun Dried Tomato with Sun Dried Tomatoes & Olive Oil, Net Wt. 2.5oz, UPC 5763800430.
Official wording (English):
Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, has issued a recall on specific codes of pouched Albacore tuna due to defects in the pouch seals which could result in product contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens, and could lead to illness if consumed.
- October 1, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Lakewood Organic Fresh Pressed GMO Free Pure Apple Cold Pressed Not from Concentrate Juice Fruit 32 FL OZ (1 QT) 946 mL Lakewood Miami, FL 33127
Official wording (English):
Found to have levels of inorganic arsenic that exceeds FDA levels of concern limits.
- October 1, 2014reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Tunas Turkish Delight Rose Flavored, Net Wt. 14.11 oz., US Importer and Distributor: Turkana Food, Inc., Exporter: Tunas Food Industry, UPC 86925940080
Official wording (English):
Tunas Turkish Delight Rose Flavored contains Ponceau 4R which is an unapproved color in the US.
- October 1, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Supreme brand Colossal Crab Meat, 16 oz; Premium Pasteurized Crab Meat. Product of Thailand. Distributed by Supreme Lobster and Seafood Company, Villa Park, IL…
Official wording (English):
Potential hazard of Clostridium botulinum toxin formation as a result of temperature abuse during storage.
- October 1, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Supreme brand Special Crab Meat, 16 oz; Premium Pasteurized Crab Meat. Product of Thailand. Distributed by Supreme Lobster and Seafood Company, Villa Park, IL…
Official wording (English):
Potential hazard of Clostridium botulinum toxin formation as a result of temperature abuse during storage.
- October 1, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Sebastian Supreme brand Super Lump Crab Meat, 16 oz; Premium Pasteurized Crab Meat. Product of Thailand. Distributed by Supreme Lobster and Seafood Company…
Official wording (English):
Potential hazard of Clostridium botulinum toxin formation as a result of temperature abuse during storage.
- October 1, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Supreme Choice brand Claw , 16 oz; Premium Pasteurized Crab Meat. Product of Thailand. Distributed by Supreme Lobster and Seafood Company, Villa Park, IL 60181
Official wording (English):
Potential hazard of Clostridium botulinum toxin formation as a result of temperature abuse during storage.
- October 1, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Supreme Choice brand Special, 16 oz; Premium Pasteurized Crab Meat. Product of Thailand. Distributed by Supreme Lobster and Seafood Company, Villa Park, IL…
Official wording (English):
Potential hazard of Clostridium botulinum toxin formation as a result of temperature abuse during storage.
- October 1, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Supreme Choice brand Backfin, 16 oz; Premium Pasteurized Crab Meat. Product of Thailand. Distributed by Supreme Lobster and Seafood Company, Villa Park, IL…
Official wording (English):
Potential hazard of Clostridium botulinum toxin formation as a result of temperature abuse during storage.
- October 1, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Supreme Choice brand Super Lump, 16 oz; Premium Pasteurized Crab Meat. Product of Thailand. Distributed by Supreme Lobster and Seafood Company, Villa Park, IL…
Official wording (English):
Potential hazard of Clostridium botulinum toxin formation as a result of temperature abuse during storage.
- October 1, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Supreme Choice brand Jumbo Lump, 16 oz; Premium Pasteurized Crab Meat. Product of Thailand. Distributed by Supreme Lobster and Seafood Company, Villa Park, IL…
Official wording (English):
Potential hazard of Clostridium botulinum toxin formation as a result of temperature abuse during storage.
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.