Chemical contaminant or residue: food recalls in the United States · page 14
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 14 of 18.
- October 1, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Supreme Choice brand Colossal, 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
Blue Star Claw Crab Meat, 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.
- August 27, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Jody's, Funfetti, Net Wt 7.5 oz (213 g) and 4 oz in clear cellophane bag.
Official wording (English):
Undeclared colors Blue #1, Red #3 and Yellow #5.
- August 27, 2014reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Jody's, Freedom Funfetti; Net Wt 7.5 oz (213 g) in clear cellophane bag.
Official wording (English):
Undeclared colors Blue #1, Blue #2 and Red #40.
- August 27, 2014reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Jody's, Breast Cancer Awareness Kettle Corn; Net Wt 3oz in clear cellophane bag.
Official wording (English):
Undeclared color Red #3 .
- August 20, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Ocean Garden Wild Co-treated Steak IVP 10LB 10 oz. UPC 076550080922
Official wording (English):
NYSDAM analysis has revealed the presence of histamines above the allowable level in Yellowfin Tuna Steaks.
- August 20, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Part Skim Ricotta cheese: SYSCO Imperial Ricotta Cheese packaged in 5 pound tubs and Sargento Part-Skim Ricotta Natural Cheese and Miceli's Part-Skim Ricotta…
Official wording (English):
These ricotta cheese products were manufactured from loads of whey protein concentrate that tested positive for beta lactam residues.
- August 20, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Sargento Fat Free Ricotta Natural Cheese and Dutch Farms Fat Free Ricotta Cheese packaged in 15 ounce plastic tubs.
Official wording (English):
These ricotta cheese products were manufactured from loads of whey protein concentrate that tested positive for beta lactam residues.
- August 20, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Sargento Light Ricotta Natural Cheese packaged in 15 ounce plastic tubs.
Official wording (English):
These ricotta cheese products were manufactured from loads of whey protein concentrate that tested positive for beta lactam residues.
- August 20, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Sargento Whole Milk Ricotta Natural Cheese packaged in 15 ounce plastic tubs.
Official wording (English):
These ricotta cheese products were manufactured from loads of whey protein concentrate that tested positive for beta lactam residues.
- August 20, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Farimont Foods Ricotta Cheese packaged in 30 pound bags.
Official wording (English):
These ricotta cheese products were manufactured from loads of whey protein concentrate that tested positive for beta lactam residues.
- July 30, 2014reportedFDAClass IChemical contaminant or residue
PRAN TURMERIC POWDER 400 GM plastic bag
Official wording (English):
Best Value Inc imported PRAN Spice Powder TURMERIC and distributed to retail stores. FDA sample was found to contain excessive levels of Lead above 53.7ppm.
- July 30, 2014reportedFDAClass IChemical contaminant or residue
Pran Spice Powder Turmeric , 14.10 oz. (400g) clear plastic laminated pouch, UPC 8 3173000502 3
Official wording (English):
Elevated levels of lead.
- July 30, 2014reportedFDAClass IChemical contaminant or residue
PRAN brand Spice Powder TURMERIC, Net Wt. 14.1 oz./400g, UPC 8 46656 00209 4, and Net Wt. 8.82 oz./250g, UPC 8 31730 00551 --- PRODUCT OF BANGLADESH --…
Official wording (English):
The product was found to contain excessive levels of lead based on sampling by New York State Department of Health, private laboratory analysis, and FDA sampling and analysis.
- July 30, 2014reportedFDAClass IChemical contaminant or residue
PRAN brand Spice Powder TURMERIC, Net Wt. 8.82 oz./250g, UPC 8 31730 00551 --- PRODUCT OF BANGLADESH -- Manufactured by/Fabricado por: PRAN AGRO LTD, PRAN-RFL…
Official wording (English):
The product was found to contain 28 ppm lead based on sampling by New York State Department of Health and private laboratory analysis
- July 23, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
CTF Brand Tapioca Pearl Net Wt: 14 oz. (400G.) Exporter: Combine Thai Foods Co., Ltd. 359/716-17 Spot Chalaem Nimit, Chalaem Nimit Rd. (Pradu 1) Bangkro…
Official wording (English):
Tapioca pearl contains unapproved and undeclared colors.
- July 16, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Hot smoked Coho salmon; Gold foiled, vacuum packaged units, approximately ¿ pounds each. Adhesive label affixed to front or back of package. Label reads in…
Official wording (English):
Sunrise Meats is voluntarily recalling one batch of refrigerated, vacuum-packaged hot smoked salmon due to inadequate water phase salt content to control the hazard of Clostridium botulinum growth and toxin formation.
- July 16, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Oaxaca brand of Anelina in 1/2 oz plastic bags with paper label reading in part: "Oaxaca Mexican Products 100 8th Street Passaic New Jersey 07055 UPC…
Official wording (English):
Anelina contains undeclared and unapproved colors.
- July 2, 2014reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Marissa Collection Tangerine Appetizer Plate Set (set of 2). distributed by Princess House Inc., Taunton, MA
Official wording (English):
Plates leaching cadmium above the specified acceptable level
- May 28, 2014reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Verdex Fresh Snow Peas packed in 10 pounds cartons, keep refrigerated, Lot # 2161100811 product from Guatemala
Official wording (English):
Unapproved fungicide residue detected on random sample. Carbendizam at 28 ppb
- April 16, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Prego Italian Sauce Traditional, NET WT. 24 OZ (1 LB. 80 Z.)(680 g) in glass jars.
Official wording (English):
Product may have become spoiled due to an elevated pH caused by dilute cleaning solution in the product.
- April 16, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Hard Blast Pink Lemonade Net Wt. 19 oz. Developed and exclusively distributed by: TBI Labs LLC, Miami, FL 33137 www.tbilabs.com 888-253-0958 Made in USA UPC…
Official wording (English):
Command Nutritionals LLC is recalling Hard Blast-Pink Lemonade and Juggernaut- Various flavors due to contaminated L-Citrulline which was received from Axel Chemicals, Brentwood, TN.
- April 16, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Juggernaut a) Crimson Punch UPC 811020906803 b) Orange UPC 811020906841 c) Raspberry Lemonade UPC 811020906858 Net Wt. 1.76 lbs. Manufactured in the USA…
Official wording (English):
Command Nutritionals LLC is recalling Hard Blast-Pink Lemonade and Juggernaut- Various flavors due to contaminated L-Citrulline which was received from Axel Chemicals, Brentwood, TN.
- April 9, 2014reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Evropa Zele Bonboni Jelly Candy Net Wt. 500 g Imported in USA by: Fast-Pak Trading Inc., 375 County Ave., Secaucus, NJ 07094 UPC 5310002480041
Official wording (English):
NYSDAM laboratory analysis report has revealed that Zele Bonboni Jelly Candy contains unallowed green colorant chlorophillyn.
- March 12, 2014reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Heart of the Valley brand Parsnips, produce of U.S.A., packaged in the following sizes: 16 ounces (453 grams), UPC 31446-22016; 20 ounces (566 grams), UPC…
Official wording (English):
Parsnips were found to be above tolerance, maximum residue level, for the pesticide linuron.
- March 5, 2014reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Cactus Leaves (Nopales), 44 lbs.
Official wording (English):
Tijuana's Produce is recalling cactus leaves (nopales) due to unapproved levels of pesticide contamination.
- March 5, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Cactus Leaves/Pads (Nopales) MexpoGroup Brand MexpoGroup Fresh Produce Colonia Buenos Aires Norte, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.
Official wording (English):
CA Dept of Pesticides tested Cactus pads and found pesticides Monocrotophos at 0.581 ppm, Carbendazim as Thiophanate Methyl at 0.510 ppm and Captan (THPI) at 0.313 ppm. There is no tolerance for these pesticides in the US.
- February 26, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Dried Tapioca Pearl, Net Wt. 7oz, 50 bags/carton, UPC Code 0893467803068
Official wording (English):
Product contains unapproved colors, 16185-Amaranth (E123)-Delisted FD&C Red #2, 45170-Rhodamine B-Basic Violet 10, 42000-Malachite Green-Basic Green 4, 4100-Auramine O-Basic Yellow 2, and undeclared colors FD&C Yellow #5 and FD&C Blue #1.
- February 5, 2014reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Hnos. Perez brand cactus leaves (pads): distributed by: West Coast Produce 300 Franklin St. Oakland, CA 94607
Official wording (English):
State of California, Department of Pesticide Regulation samples Cactus Pads and found the following pesticides that are not permitted in the US: Permethrin - 0.094 ppm; Chlorpyriphos - 0.136 ppm; Monocrotophos - 0.030 ppm.
- February 5, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Mexpogroup Cactus Grown in Mexico; 44 lbs, 20 KG; Calle El Rosario #20581 Col Buenos Aires Norte C.P. 22700 Tijuana, Mexico.
Official wording (English):
CA Dept of Pesticide Regulation, Enforcement Branch, sampled Mexpogroup Cactus and found the following chemical which do not have a tolerance level in the US: Monocrotophos - 2.37 ppm; Carbendazim as Thiophanate Methyl - 0.154 ppm; Chlorothalonil - 3.61 ppm.
- February 5, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Fresh Cactus ("Nopal"), 40lbs/bx
Official wording (English):
Marquez Produce is recalling Fresh Cactus because of unapproved pesticides.
- February 5, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Cactus Leaves/pads ("Nopales"), 40 lbs
Official wording (English):
Marquez Produce is recalling cactus leaves due to unapproved pesticides.
- February 5, 2014reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Cactus Pads (Nopal) Mexpogroup: Product of Mexico
Official wording (English):
Unapproved pesticides were found by the CA Department of Pesticide Regulation during sampling,
- January 22, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Hot Smoked Wine Maple Salmon, Item HS-B, vacuum packaged and either frozen or refrigerated, ranging in size between about one pound to eight pounds. The UPC…
Official wording (English):
The hot smoked fisheries products in vacuum packages were undercooked and it has a potential hazard of Clostridium botulinum toxin formation.
- January 22, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Hot Smoked Garlic Pepper Atlantic Salmon, Item HS-D, vacuum packaged and either frozen or refrigerated, ranging in size between about one pound to eight…
Official wording (English):
The hot smoked fisheries products in vacuum packages were undercooked and have a potential hazard of Clostridium botulinum toxin formation.
- January 22, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Hot Smoked Pepper Atlantic Salmon, Item HS-C, vacuum packaged and either frozen or refrigerated, ranging in size between about one pound to eight pounds. The…
Official wording (English):
The hot smoked fisheries products in vacuum packages were undercooked and it has a potential hazard of Clostridium botulinum toxin formation.
- January 22, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Pepper Smoked King Salmon. Product sold in vacuum packed plastic packages, net weight from 0.5 to 1 lb., with label located on the front that include the pack…
Official wording (English):
Big Blue Fisheries, LLC. is recalling ALL smoked products from all lots and codes, various sizes, in vacuum packages because the products may not have been properly cooked and have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Because the products may not have been fully processed…
- January 22, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Hickory Smoked King Salmon is sold in vacuum packed plastic packages, net weight from 0.5 to 1 lb., with label located on the front that include the pack date…
Official wording (English):
Big Blue Fisheries, LLC. is recalling ALL smoked products from all lots and codes, various sizes, in vacuum packages because the products may not have been properly cooked and have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Because the products may not have been fully processed…
- January 22, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Teriyaki Smoked King Salmon is sold in vacuum packed plastic packages, net weight from 0.5 to 1 lb., with label located on the front that include the pack date…
Official wording (English):
Big Blue Fisheries, LLC. is recalling ALL smoked products from all lots and codes, various sizes, in vacuum packages because the products may not have been properly cooked and have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Because the products may not have been fully processed…
- January 22, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Smoked King Salmon Bellies is sold in vacuum packed plastic packages, net weight from 0.5 to 1 lb., with label located on the front that include the pack date…
Official wording (English):
Big Blue Fisheries, LLC. is recalling ALL smoked products from all lots and codes, various sizes, in vacuum packages because the products may not have been properly cooked and have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Because the products may not have been fully processed…
- January 22, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Smoked Coho Salmon Bellies is sold in vacuum packed plastic packages, net weight from 0.5 to 1 lb., with label located on the front that include the pack date…
Official wording (English):
Big Blue Fisheries, LLC. is recalling ALL smoked products from all lots and codes, various sizes, in vacuum packages because the products may not have been properly cooked and have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Because the products may not have been fully processed…
- January 22, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Teriyaki Smoked Coho Salmon is sold in vacuum packed plastic packages, net weight from 0.5 to 1 lb., with label located on the front that include the pack date…
Official wording (English):
Big Blue Fisheries, LLC. is recalling ALL smoked products from all lots and codes, various sizes, in vacuum packages because the products may not have been properly cooked and have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Because the products may not have been fully processed…
- January 22, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Smoked Wild Silver (Coho) Salmon Filet is sold in vacuum packed plastic packages, net weight from 1 lb. to 2.5 lbs., with label located on the front that…
Official wording (English):
Big Blue Fisheries, LLC. is recalling ALL smoked products from all lots and codes, various sizes, in vacuum packages because the products may not have been properly cooked and have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Because the products may not have been fully processed…
- January 22, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Hickory Smoked Black Cod is sold in vacuum packed plastic packages, net weight from 0.5 to 1 lb., with label located on the front that include the pack date…
Official wording (English):
Big Blue Fisheries, LLC. is recalling ALL smoked products from all lots and codes, various sizes, in vacuum packages because the products may not have been properly cooked and have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Because the products may not have been fully processed…
- January 22, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Variety Smoked Pack is sold in vacuum packed plastic packages, net weight 1.5 lbs., with label located on the front that include the pack date and AK 604. No…
Official wording (English):
Big Blue Fisheries, LLC. is recalling ALL smoked products from all lots and codes, various sizes, in vacuum packages because the products may not have been properly cooked and have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Because the products may not have been fully processed…
- January 22, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Hickory Smoked Coho Salmon is sold in vacuum packed plastic packages, net weight from 0.5 to 1 lb., with label located on the front that include the pack date…
Official wording (English):
Big Blue Fisheries, LLC. is recalling ALL smoked products from all lots and codes, various sizes, in vacuum packages because the products may not have been properly cooked and have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Because the products may not have been fully processed…
- January 22, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Pepper Smoked Coho Salmon is sold in vacuum packed plastic packages, net weight from 0.5 to 1 lb., with label located on the front that include the pack date…
Official wording (English):
Big Blue Fisheries, LLC. is recalling ALL smoked products from all lots and codes, various sizes, in vacuum packages because the products may not have been properly cooked and have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Because the products may not have been fully processed…
- January 15, 2014reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Safeway Kitchens In Shell Edamame; Net Wt: 48 oz. (3 lb, 1.35Kg) 12 x 3 lb bags per case: Product of China: Packed in Canada Safeway, Pleasanton, CA.
Official wording (English):
Product on hold pending FDA testing that found 0.015 ppm of the pesticide chlorafluazuron was inadvertently released to Safeway warehouses and a few retail stores.
- January 1, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Self-Rising White Cornmeal Mix sold under the Aunt Jemima brand and packaged in a paper bag with a net weight respectively of 32 oz. (2 lb.) 907 g. or 5 lb.…
Official wording (English):
Some Aunt Jemima and Quaker brand Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix, Buttermilk Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix, and Quick Grits have levels of aflatoxin above the legal limit.
- January 1, 2014reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
White quick grits and grits packaged in a paper bag sold under the Aunt Jemima or Quaker brand and packaged in a paper bag with a net weight respectively of…
Official wording (English):
Some Aunt Jemima and Quaker brand Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix, Buttermilk Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix, Corn Meal, and Quick Grits have levels of aflatoxin above the legal limit.
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.