Chemical contaminant or residue: food recalls in the United States · page 17
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 17 of 18.
- March 20, 2013reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
APPLE DRINK MIX. Yoruk Prens Elma Net 400 g. USA Distributor: Ethnic Int. Holding Inc. 4 Corporate Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512. Tel. 609-395-8513. Picture of…
Official wording (English):
Yoruk Prens brand drink mix flavored Apple, Orange, Pomegranate, Cinnamon and Rosehip. We were informed that these products include some colorants, which are not allowed to use in the USA as per a New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets sample analysis.
- March 20, 2013reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
ORANGE DRINK MIX. Yoruk Prens Portalcal Net 400 g. USA Distributor: Ethnic Int. Holding Inc. 4 Corporate Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512. Tel. 609-395-8513. Picture…
Official wording (English):
Yoruk Prens brand drink mix flavored Apple, Orange, Pomegranate, Cinnamon and Rosehip. We were informed that these products include some colorants, which are not allowed to use in the USA as per a New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets sample analysis.
- March 20, 2013reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
POMEGRANATE DRINK MIX. Yoruk Prens Nar Net 400 g. USA Distributor: Ethnic Int. Holding Inc. 4 Corporate Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512. Tel. 609-395-8513. Picture…
Official wording (English):
Yoruk Prens brand drink mix flavored Apple, Orange, Pomegranate, Cinnamon and Rosehip. We were informed that these products include some colorants, which are not allowed to use in the USA as per a New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets sample analysis.
- March 20, 2013reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
CINNAMON DRINK MIX. Yoruk Prens Tarcin Net 400 g. USA Distributor: Ethnic Int. Holding Inc. 4 Corporate Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512. Tel. 609-395-8513. Picture…
Official wording (English):
Yoruk Prens brand drink mix flavored Apple, Orange, Pomegranate, Cinnamon and Rosehip. We were informed that these products include some colorants, which are not allowed to use in the USA as per a New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets sample analysis.
- March 20, 2013reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
ROSEHIP DRINK MIX. Yoruk Prens Tarcin Kusburnu Net 400 g. USA Distributor: Ethnic Int. Holding Inc. 4 Corporate Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512. Tel. 609-395-8513.…
Official wording (English):
Yoruk Prens brand drink mix flavored Apple, Orange, Pomegranate, Cinnamon and Rosehip. We were informed that these products include some colorants, which are not allowed to use in the USA as per a New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets sample analysis.
- March 20, 2013reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans, 180g (6.34oz), 100 cans/carton This product is in a two piece can with a single seam. This 6.34 oz can is wrapped with a label…
Official wording (English):
Golden Dharma International is recalling Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans because it may have the potential for pathogen growth and toxin formation due to Clostridium botulinum or other spoilage organisms.
- March 20, 2013reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans, 180g (6.34oz), 100 cans/carton This product is in a two piece can with a single seam. This 6.34 oz can is wrapped with a label…
Official wording (English):
Walong is recalling Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans because it may have the potential for pathogen growth and toxin formation due to Clostridium botulinum or other spoilage organisms.
- March 20, 2013reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans, 180g (6.34oz), 100 cans/carton This product is in a two piece can with a single seam. This 6.34 oz can is wrapped with a label…
Official wording (English):
Mandalay Trading is recalling Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans because it may have the potential for pathogen growth and toxin formation due to Clostridium botulinum or other spoilage organisms.
- March 20, 2013reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans, 180g (6.34oz), 100 cans/carton This product is in a two piece can with a single seam. This 6.34 oz can is wrapped with a label…
Official wording (English):
GL Food Wholesale is recalling Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans because it may have the potential for pathogen growth and toxin formation due to Clostridium botulinum or other spoilage organisms.
- February 20, 2013reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Stringless Sugar Snap Peas, Sunny Shores' Mann's. Net Wt 8 oz (227 g); Perishable, Preservative Free, keep refrigerated. Product of Guatemala UPC 7 16519 13004…
Official wording (English):
California Department of Food and Agriculture randomly sampled Sunny Shores Mann's snap peas and found them to contain 0.278 and 0.195 ppm of Carbendazim. Carbendazim is a pesticide that is not allowed in the US but is approved for use in the EU>
- February 13, 2013reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Dried Preserved Plum packaged in clear 4.4 lb (1904 g) plastic packages. The product comes in bulk form in a brown corrugated box with 10 x 4.4 lb packages.…
Official wording (English):
California Department of Public Health sampled Dried Plum Preserves in 4.4 lb packages and found it to contain lead at 1.5 and 1.6 ug/g.
- February 13, 2013reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Canned mandarin oranges labeled in part: "WESTERN FAMILY Choice Selections Mandarin Oranges Naturally Sweet in Mandarin Orange Juice NET WT 10.5OZ…
Official wording (English):
The firm received two consumer complaints regarding chemical smell/taste and tasting like the can. As a result the firm began extensive testing of its inventory. Preliminary testing identified a contaminant was present. Further testing is pending to specifically identify the contaminant.
- February 13, 2013reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Mama Tere Cebada Natural Barley Flour Net Weight /Peso Neto: 12 oz (340g) Family Food Distributors Bergen Avenue Kearny, NY 07032 UPC 7412003000259
Official wording (English):
Mama Tere Cebada Flour contains undeclared colors Red #3 and Red #40.
- February 6, 2013reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Betty Croker, Super Moist Cake Mix, Golden Vanilla, NET WT 15.25 oz (432 g), UPC 0 16000 40993 4, Dist by General Mills Sales, Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55440.…
Official wording (English):
General Mills is recalling a limited quantity of Betty Crocker SuperMoist Golden Vanilla cake because of a labeling issue. Some product was packaged incorrectly, and contains undeclared FDandC color ingredient not listed on the box's ingredient label. The undeclared colors are: Yellow 5, Yellow 6…
- February 6, 2013reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Individual packages labeled in part: ***The Father's Table***Vanilla Roll***8oz**** and Master carton labeled in part: "The Father's Table***Shelf Stable***…
Official wording (English):
Incorrectly labeled with a label that does not list strawberries and color additives (FC&C Red 40 and Blue 1).
- February 6, 2013reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Individual packages labeled in part: ***The Bakery baked with pride***Vanilla Mini Cake Roll***8oz**** with strawberry filling*** NETWT 8oz (226g)
Official wording (English):
Incorrectly labeled with a label that does not list strawberries and color additives (FC&C Red 40 and Blue 1).
- January 9, 2013reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Sanh Yuan Preserved Plum Candy (Sweet and Sour Prune), 5 oz (142g)
Official wording (English):
CHO Fuku Group Inc. is recalling Sanh Yuan Preserved Plum Candy (Sweet and Sour Prune) because of unacceptable levels of lead.
- December 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Frozen Tuna Loins 3/5, 30lbs., UPC 8 29838 82310 7.
Official wording (English):
Unified Seafood Co is recalling Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loin 3/5 due to possible contamination with Scombroid Toxin.
- December 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Arnold's Candies Handmade Since 1953 www.arnoldscandies.com Wintergreen Puffs***INGREDIENTS: Sugar, Cream of Tarter, Artificial Flavoring and Coloring WARNING…
Official wording (English):
The firm was notified by the New York State Department of Agriculture & Marketing, that they failed to include the colors Yellow #5 and Blue #1 on their label.
- December 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Arnold's Candies Handmade Since 1953 www.arnoldscandies.com Root Beer Puffs Puffs***INGREDIENTS: Sugar, Cream of Tarter, Artificial Flavoring and Coloring…
Official wording (English):
The firm was notified by the New York State Department of Agriculture & Marketing, that they failed to include the colors Yellow #5 and Blue #1 on their label.
- December 5, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
"Sazon con Culantro y Achiote" (seasoning)
Official wording (English):
Undeclared colors: FD&C Yellow #5, Yellow#6 and Red #40
- November 21, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
American Vines band Natural Vines Black Soft Licorice Twists; All Natural Ingredients, 8 oz (226g), No Preservatives, Product is processed and packaged by…
Official wording (English):
Firm's internal sampling of the product found elevated levels of lead in the product.
- October 24, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Sunny Boy Peanut Butter. Product is labeled in part: 6/5 lb tubs- "SunnyBoy Creamy PEANUT BUTTER***Net Wt. 5lb. (2.27KG)***INGREDIENTS: Peanuts, Dextrose…
Official wording (English):
On 02/17/2012 Sunshine Peanut Company initiated a recall of Sunny Boy and Sunshine Peanut Brand Peanut Butter, Codes 112012, 112312, 112412, 113112, and 120112. Routine sampling by USDA found the products to contain Aflatoxin levels greater than 20 ppb.
- October 24, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Sunny Boy Low Sodium/ Low Salt Peanut Butter. Product is labeled in part: 35 lb pail labeled in part: ""SunnyBoy LowSodium/LowSalt***PEANUT BUTTER***Net Wt.…
Official wording (English):
On 02/17/2012 Sunshine Peanut Company initiated a recall of Sunny Boy and Sunshine Peanut Brand Peanut Butter, Codes 112012, 112312, 112412, 113112, and 120112. Routine sampling by USDA found the products to contain Aflatoxin levels greater than 20 ppb.
- October 24, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Sunny Boy NoSalt Peanut Butter. No label was provided by the firm for this product. Product would have been labeled in part: "***SunnyBoy CREAMY PEANUT…
Official wording (English):
On 02/17/2012 Sunshine Peanut Company initiated a recall of Sunny Boy and Sunshine Peanut Brand Peanut Butter, Codes 112012, 112312, 112412, 113112, and 120112. Routine sampling by USDA found the products to contain Aflatoxin levels greater than 20 ppb.
- October 24, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Product is 1 oz Peanut Butter. 1 oz pouch labeled in part: "PEANUT BUTTER***Ingredients: Roaster Peanuts, Sugar, Stabilizer (Rapeseed Cottonseed and/or Soybean…
Official wording (English):
On 02/17/2012 Sunshine Peanut Company initiated a recall of Sunny Boy and Sunshine Peanut Brand Peanut Butter, Codes 112012, 112312, 112412, 113112, and 120112. Routine sampling by USDA found the products to contain Aflatoxin levels greater than 20 ppb.
- October 24, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Product is 2 oz Peanut Butter. 2 oz pouch labeled in part: "PEANUT BUTTER 2 oz. Pouch***Ingredients: Roaster Peanuts, Sugar, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil…
Official wording (English):
On 02/17/2012 Sunshine Peanut Company initiated a recall of Sunny Boy and Sunshine Peanut Brand Peanut Butter, Codes 112012, 112312, 112412, 113112, and 120112. Routine sampling by USDA found the products to contain Aflatoxin levels greater than 20 ppb.
- October 24, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Product is 50 lb Bag Peanut Butter. Product Case is labeled in part: "***50 Lbs Bag***PEANUT BUTTER***PRODUCT OF USA*** 50 Lb Bag Lot 113112 - 225 boxes…
Official wording (English):
On 02/17/2012 Sunshine Peanut Company initiated a recall of Sunny Boy and Sunshine Peanut Brand Peanut Butter, Codes 112012, 112312, 112412, 113112, and 120112. Routine sampling by USDA found the products to contain Aflatoxin levels greater than 20 ppb.
- October 24, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Licorice Sticks sold under the following brand names: 1) Orange Patch Country Store Licorice Sticks, New Wt, 12 oz. Packaged in plastic bag; 2) Desert Delite…
Official wording (English):
We were notified by American Licorice Co. through email that levels for lead above those allowed by the FDA were found during testing. We have voluntarily recalled our entire product purchased from them for the required time range.
- October 24, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
"Tacos de Langosta" (Lobster-filled turnovers)***Keep Refrigerated***Manufacturado por Sun Boricua Pa'l Mundo Inc, Carr. 486 km 0.1 Bo. Quebrada, Camuy PR 00627
Official wording (English):
Undeclared color additives: FD&C Yellow #5, Yellow #6 and Red #40.
- October 24, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
"Tacos de Jueyes" (Crabmeat-filled turnovers)***Keep Refrigerated***Manufacturado por Sun Boricua Pa'l Mundo Inc, Carr. 486 km 0.1 Bo. Quebrada, Camuy PR 00627
Official wording (English):
Undeclared color additives: FD&C Yellow #5, Yellow #6 and Red #40.
- October 24, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
"Tacos de Marlin" (Marlin-filled turnovers)***Keep Refrigerated***Manufacturado por Sun Boricua Pa'l Mundo Inc, Carr. 486 km 0.1 Bo. Quebrada, Camuy PR 00627
Official wording (English):
Undeclared color additives: FD&C Yellow #5, Yellow #6 and Red #40.
- October 24, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
"Tacos de Camarones" (Shrimp-filled turnovers)***Keep Refrigerated***Manufacturado por Sun Boricua Pa'l Mundo Inc, Carr. 486 km 0.1 Bo. Quebrada, Camuy PR 00627
Official wording (English):
Undeclared color additives: FD&C Yellow #5, Yellow #6 and Red #40.
- October 24, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
SunFresh Natural Pitted Prunes Net wt. 6 oz. Distributed by: Sunfresh Natural LLC, Passaic, NJ 07055 Please visit us at: www.sunfreshnatural.com
Official wording (English):
Prunes contained Rhodamine B45170 as unapproved color. The product also contains sorbic acid and the product labeling does not declare this on the ingredient statement.
- September 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Red Vines Black Licorice Twists; No preservatives and Always Fat Free Packaged in the following configurations: One Pound Pac: Red and white Plastic bag with a…
Official wording (English):
CA Dept. of Public Health collected random samples of Red Vines Black Licorice and found elevated levels of lead in the product.
- September 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
RED VINES Mixed Bites; Red and Black licorice mixed bites. UPC: 4136400288 and 4136451277. Family Mix Half Pallet; UPD 4136421697; Family Mix PDQ; UPC…
Official wording (English):
CA Dept. of Public Health collected random samples of Red Vines Black Licorice and found elevated levels of lead in the product.
- September 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Original Snaps Classic Chewy Candy; packed in 5.5 oz bags, 4.5 oz theatre box and 12 oz. tins. UPC 5.5 oz - 4136408300; 4.5 oz Theatre Box UPC 4136408302…
Official wording (English):
CA Dept. of Public Health collected random samples of Red Vines Black Licorice and found elevated levels of lead in the product.
- September 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IChemical contaminant or residue
Nitre powder. Brand "Selected Product", 4oz plastic bags, UPC 0 45027 97918 2.
Official wording (English):
FDA analysis of the product found that the product consisted of mainly sodium nitrite. The product's label failed to bear adequate directions for use as required in 21 CFR 172.175. Failure to provide these directions for use may result in overuse that can pose an life-threatening hazard to health.
- September 26, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Watermelon, labeled IT'S WATERMELON TIME!, Produce of USA, Seedless, #4032.
Official wording (English):
Unapproved pesticide residue was detected.
- September 12, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Fresh Mahi Mahi Fillets,10 lb Styrofoam case, labeled in part: "***Mahi Fillets S/ON Costa Rica Wild****KEEP AT 38 OR BELOW Keep refrigerated***ATLANTIC…
Official wording (English):
Atlantic Fisheries recalled 580 lbs of Mahi Mahi Fillets due to histamine levels over 50 ppm.
- September 5, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Jakes Spice Drop, Jake's Jelly Spice Drops 3oz, 4.5oz, 5oz, 6oz and 7oz packages Distributed by Jake's Liberty Packaging Oak Park, MI 48237 248-747-2223
Official wording (English):
New York State Department of Agriculture sampled the product and found undeclared colors in Jakes Candy Spice Drops. The firm was notified on 4/19/2012 via letter from New York. FDA conducted follow up and associated inspections on 6/29/12, 7/26/12 and 7/27/12 and determined the labels continued to…
- September 5, 2012reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Frozen Pangasius Fish, brand name T&T, in the following sizes: a. IQF 15 lbs bulk carton: 3/5 oz, 5/7 oz, 7/9 oz, 9/11 oz b. 11lbs x 2 per carton: 8/10 oz and…
Official wording (English):
The product was recalled because nitrofuran residue was detected.
- September 5, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Aussie-Style Lucky Country Soft Licorice in 1.5 lb. bags. The product is packaged 1.5lb x 18 bags per tray.
Official wording (English):
Lead contamination
- August 22, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Chiclets Chewing Gum Fruit Flavors; Made in Lebanon; Manufactured by Cadbury Adams Middle East S.A.L.
Official wording (English):
Baroody Imports Inc. is voluntarily recalling Chiclets Chewing Gum (Fruit Flavors) due to Misbranded/Unsafe Color Additives.
- August 1, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Eden Quality Product Pasteurized Apple Juice from concentrate vitamin C added in a 46 fluid ounce can. Service Size 8 fl oz. Dist. by S. Bertram Inc., Linden…
Official wording (English):
Laboratory test results found the product has arsenic at a level of 36.4 parts per billion (ppb).
- August 1, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Frozen Yellow Fin Tuna Loins (AAA)Co Treated Skinless Frozen. 44 lbs./carton (3-4 Loins/Case) Imported from Vietnam
Official wording (English):
Tuna tested positive for histamines over 50ppm
- July 18, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Tom's Bacon Cheddar Fries, Flavored Corn and Potato Snacks, Net Wt., 2.75 oz (78.0g),
Official wording (English):
Product contains undeclared certified colors (Yellow #6, Red #40, Yellow#6 Lake, and Blue #1).
- July 11, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Pear juice concentrate 70 Brix in 55 gallon steel drums with plastic liner that are filled to 52 gallons. Labeled in part: "CLAREX PEAR JUICE CONCENTRATE…
Official wording (English):
The product contains in excess of 23 ppb inorganic arsenic which exceeds the FDA published level of concern for a chronic exposure.
- July 4, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Organic Paprika packaged under the following labels: (1) Archer Farms organic Paprika, packaged in 1.0-oz rectangle glass bottles, packed in cases-9 glass…
Official wording (English):
Organic Paprika contains unapproved colors.
- July 4, 2012reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Organic 100% Pomegranate Juice packed in glass bottles Smart Juice Organic Pomegranate 100% Juice 33.8 FL. Oz. 100% Juice Distributed by: Smart Juices LLC…
Official wording (English):
Pomegranate juice contains levels of lead above allowable limits.
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.