Chemical contaminant or residue: food recalls in the United States · page 4
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 4 of 18.
- May 22, 2024reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Organic Yogi Echinacea Immune Support, Caffeine Herbal Supplement, Serving Size 1 tea bag, 16 tea bags per pack, 4 packs per box. UPC on box: 0 76950 45010 3.…
Official wording (English):
Organic Yogi Echinacea Immune Support product is recalled because pesticide residues were detected above action levels.
- May 15, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Martinelli's Gold Medal Apple Juice From U.S. Grown Fresh Apples 1 Liter (33.8 fl oz.) No Additives of Any Kind UPC 0 00 41244 00102 6
Official wording (English):
Elevated levels of inorganic arsenic.
- April 24, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
MK Cinnamon Powder, 45g, plastic bottle
Official wording (English):
Elevated levels of lead found in product
- April 24, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Tranquility & Teachings William Monague plate set, brand Indigenous Collection by CAP. Each box consists of two plates, each plate is 7.5inch. Stock code…
Official wording (English):
Product has been recalled because it may exceed FDA guidance levels for leachable lead.
- April 17, 2024reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Nicomex Tequesquite, Net Wt. 1.5oz (42.52gms), UPC: 8 8467810180 7. Packaged in a plastic bag.
Official wording (English):
Elevated lead levels
- April 17, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Tasty-Sawa Cinnamon Ground, Net Wt. 55.11 lbs, paper bag (bulk), Country of Origin Vietnam
Official wording (English):
Due to elevated levels of lead in ground cinnamon
- April 17, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
SWAD BRAND CINNAMON POWDER in clear plastic 3.5 OZ bags, UPC 0-51179-34280-4, 20 retail units per wholesale case
Official wording (English):
Product tested positive for lead
- April 17, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Onion Yellow Med 3 Outer Rings 4-5 LB in a 5 LB ,vacuum sealed, clear plastic bag. Labeling: White paper label with the following information attached to the…
Official wording (English):
The firm did not complete a hazard analysis for potential C. botulinum growth and toxin production of its processing, storage and shipping of raw onions into vacuum sealed bags.
- March 27, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
El Chilar, Canela Molida, Ground Cinnamon NET WT. 1.25 Oz (35g) , BOPP Bag, 12 units per cases
Official wording (English):
Due to elevated levels of lead.
- March 27, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
La Fiesta, Canela Molida, Cinnamon Ground, 0.87oz (24.8g), UPC #032327000449, packed in cello bags
Official wording (English):
Elevated levels of lead found in product
- March 13, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Frios Gourmet Pops - Fruity Pebbles Popsicle 3oz frozen popsicle packaged individually in clear plastic sleeve. 48 popsicles per box. *Sold directly to end…
Official wording (English):
Undeclared Color Additives - Yellow #5
- January 31, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Vermont Village Unsweetened Apple Sauce (24oz)
Official wording (English):
Product contains elevated levels of patulin.
- January 10, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Pamana Premium Marinated Baby Bangus (Deboned Marinated Baby Milkfish), Net Weight to be Weight at Time of Sale
Official wording (English):
Potential C. botulinum growth and toxin formation. Frozen bangus (milkfish) in reduced oxygen packaging does not contain instructions to keep frozen and instructions for proper thawing (e.g., "Important, keep frozen until used, thaw under refrigeration immediately before use.").
- January 10, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Pamana Premium Marinated Bangus (Deboned Marinated Milkfish), Net Weight to be Weight at Time of Sale
Official wording (English):
Potential C. botulinum growth and toxin formation. Frozen bangus (milkfish) in reduced oxygen packaging does not contain instructions to keep frozen and instructions for proper thawing (e.g., "Important, keep frozen until used, thaw under refrigeration immediately before use.").
- January 10, 2024reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Pamana Premium Bangus Belly (Cut Deboned Milkfish Belly), 340 g (120 oz)
Official wording (English):
Potential C. botulinum growth and toxin formation. Frozen bangus (milkfish) in reduced oxygen packaging does not contain instructions to keep frozen and instructions for proper thawing (e.g., "Important, keep frozen until used, thaw under refrigeration immediately before use.").
- December 13, 2023reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Vermont Village Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce (24oz); UPC 362401 | 084648311285
Official wording (English):
Product contains elevated levels of patulin
- November 15, 2023reportedFDAClass IChemical contaminant or residue
WANABANA APPLE CINNAMON FRUIT PUREE, Net Weight: 2.50 oz (71g) Pouches, 15 poches per carton, 3-pack carton in one box.
Official wording (English):
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) sampled product and found it to contain high levels of lead.
- November 15, 2023reportedFDAClass IChemical contaminant or residue
Weis CINNAMON APPLE SAUCE, Net Weight: 3.2 oz (90g) Pouches, 20 pack-3.2 oz poches per carton, NET WT 4LB carton, 12 pack 3.2 oz poches per carton, 4 pack 3.2…
Official wording (English):
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) sampled product and found it to contain high levels of lead.
- November 15, 2023reportedFDAClass IChemical contaminant or residue
Schnucks APPLE SAUCE FRUIT POUCH, CINNAMON Net Weight: 3.2 oz (90g) Pouches, 20 pack-3.2 oz poches per carton, 12 pack-3.2 oz poches per carton, 20 pack-3.2 oz…
Official wording (English):
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) sampled product and found it to contain high levels of lead.
- October 18, 2023reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Maisie Jane's Smooth almond butter, 12 oz glass jar, 6 units per case, shelf stable
Official wording (English):
High levels of aflatoxin
- August 2, 2023reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
GARBANZO BEANS, SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET, Net Wt 16oz (1 LB) 454g units, 12 units / case. UPC 6 46670-51757 0. Distributed by Sprouts Farmers Market, Phoenix, AZ…
Official wording (English):
This recall has been initiated due to detection of glyphosate residues above tolerance.
- August 2, 2023reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate, USP, Powder. Net Wt: 55 lb / 25 kg. Jost Chemical 8150 Lackland, St. Louis, MO 63114. Caution: For Manufacturing, Processing, or…
Official wording (English):
Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate, USP may contain elevated levels of lead.
- July 26, 2023reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
1/2 gallon CN Smith brand Apple Cider; 1/2 gallon and 16 oz. Wilson Farms brand Apple Cider; 1 gallon, 1/2 gallon, and 16 oz. Carlson Orchards brand Apple…
Official wording (English):
Product contains high levels of patulin (above 50ppb).
- July 5, 2023reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
1. VIT-RA-TOX Calphonite #38, 15 Fl. oz. (444 ml) in an amber glass bottle; 2. Sonne's Calphonite #2, 15 Fl. oz. (444 ml) in an amber glass bottle
Official wording (English):
Elevated lead levels
- July 5, 2023reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Sonne's Detoxificant #7, 1 quart (946 mL) packaged in amber glass bottle.
Official wording (English):
Elevated lead levels
- July 5, 2023reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Mott s no sugar added applesauce 6 pack 3.9 oz (111g) Containers 23.4 oz (666g). Individual units are packaged in plastic cups and placed in a cardboard sleeve…
Official wording (English):
Elevated patulin levels
- May 31, 2023reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Copitas; small ceramic cups; "Del Maguey" embossed on the bottom; distributed by Del Maguey
Official wording (English):
Product may exceed FDA guidance levels for leachable lead.
- May 17, 2023reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Ziyad cinnamon powder, retail 4.5oz plastic jar with shaker cap UPC 074265007432, 12 retail jars per wholesale case
Official wording (English):
Elevated levels of lead
- April 5, 2023reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Stainless Steel Water Bottle The product comes in four sizes: 32 oz., 24 oz., 20 oz., and 13 oz.
Official wording (English):
Water bottle has a cup with a screw cap attached by a weld that has been found to leach lead.
- March 1, 2023reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Cayenne Pepper 1 pound jars, and 5 pound jars
Official wording (English):
Product was found to have an elevated amount of Aflatoxin
- March 1, 2023reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Cajun Seasoning 1 OZ, 1 LB, 1.5 LBS, 2 LBS, 5 LBS, 6 LBS units
Official wording (English):
Product was found to have an elevated amount of Aflatoxin
- March 1, 2023reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Taco Meat Seasoning 1 OZ, 1 LB, 1.5 LBS, 2 LBS, 5 LBS, 6 LBS
Official wording (English):
Product was found to have an elevated amount of Aflatoxin
- January 25, 2023reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Pepper Collection 8 Tube Gift Set - a colorful assortment of dried peppers. This product contains peppers in 8 different glass tube and packaged in a printed…
Official wording (English):
Due to presence of mold (Aspergillus brasiliensis) and Ochratoxin A.
- January 18, 2023reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
ACME Smoked Nova Salmon Net Wt. 4 OZ (113G) UPC: 23384104065
Official wording (English):
Possible pathogen grown and toxin formation in Salmon products
- January 18, 2023reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
ACME Everything Bagel Smoked Salmon Net Wt. 4 OZ (113G) UPC:2338410420
Official wording (English):
Possible pathogen grown and toxin formation in Salmon products
- January 18, 2023reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Dole Chopped Kit BBQ Ranch Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Kale, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Green Onions, Fried Onions, Smoky BBQ Ranch Dressing, Tortilla Strips…
Official wording (English):
Incorrect chemical added into wash systems when certain organic loads of vegetables start to create excessive foaming. The incorrect chemical added was a lot of foam detergent.
- January 18, 2023reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Dole Very Veggie Green Leaf Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Pea Pods, Radishes Preservative Free Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated…
Official wording (English):
Incorrect chemical added into wash systems when certain organic loads of vegetables start to create excessive foaming. The incorrect chemical added was a lot of foam detergent.
- January 18, 2023reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Dole Chopped Kit Bacon & Bleu Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Carrots, Bleu Cheese Dressing, Bacon Crumbles, Green Onions, Red Cabbage, with Kale Thoroughly…
Official wording (English):
Incorrect chemical added into wash systems when certain organic loads of vegetables start to create excessive foaming. The incorrect chemical added was a lot of foam detergent.
- January 18, 2023reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Dole Chopped Kit Avocado Ranch Green Leaf Lettuce, Green Cabbage, Red Cabbage, Kale, Carrots, Green Onions, Cheddar Cheese, Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing…
Official wording (English):
Incorrect chemical added into wash systems when certain organic loads of vegetables start to create excessive foaming. The incorrect chemical added was a lot of foam detergent.
- January 18, 2023reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Dole Chopped Kit Chipotle & Cheddar Green Leaf Lettuce, Green Cabbage, Kale, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Green Onions, White Cheddar, Chipotle Ranch Dressing…
Official wording (English):
Incorrect chemical added into wash systems when certain organic loads of vegetables start to create excessive foaming. The incorrect chemical added was a lot of foam detergent.
- January 18, 2023reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Dole Diced Southern Slaw Green Cabbage, Carrots Preservative Free Thoroughly Washed Perishable/Keep Refrigerated NET WT 14 OZ (397 g) UPC 7143001036 Also…
Official wording (English):
Incorrect chemical added into wash systems when certain organic loads of vegetables start to create excessive foaming. The incorrect chemical added was a lot of foam detergent.
- January 18, 2023reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Salad Blends American Style iceberg lettuce, green leaf lettuce, carrots, red cabbage, and radishes Packaged By Dole Exclusively Thoroughly Washed Ready To Eat…
Official wording (English):
Incorrect chemical added into wash systems when certain organic loads of vegetables start to create excessive foaming. The incorrect chemical added was a lot of foam detergent.
- January 18, 2023reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Salad Blends Butter Lettuce butter lettuce and leaf lettuce Packaged By: Dole Exclusively Thoroughly Washed Ready To Eat Perishable Keep Refrigerated NET WT 7…
Official wording (English):
Incorrect chemical added into wash systems when certain organic loads of vegetables start to create excessive foaming. The incorrect chemical added was a lot of foam detergent.
- January 18, 2023reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Dole Chopped Kit Buffalo Ranch Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Kale, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Green Onions, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Fried Onions, Buffalo Ranch…
Official wording (English):
Incorrect chemical added into wash systems when certain organic loads of vegetables start to create excessive foaming. The incorrect chemical added was a lot of foam detergent.
- January 18, 2023reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Dole Premium Kit Southwest Salad Iceberg Lettuce, Green Leaf Lettuce, Tortilla Strips, Taco Ranch Dressing, White Cheddar, Red Cabbage, Radishes, Carrots…
Official wording (English):
Incorrect chemical added into wash systems when certain organic loads of vegetables start to create excessive foaming. The incorrect chemical added was a lot of foam detergent.
- January 18, 2023reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Chopped Salad Kit Marketside Bacon Ranch Crunch Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Carrots, Kale, Red Cabbage, Green Onions, Taco Seasoned Shredded Cheese…
Official wording (English):
Incorrect chemical added into wash systems when certain organic loads of vegetables start to create excessive foaming. The incorrect chemical added was a lot of foam detergent.
- January 18, 2023reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Little Salad Bar Asian Chopped Salad Kit Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Kale, Red Cabbage, Carrots, Green Onion, Wonton Strips, Asian Sesame Dressing…
Official wording (English):
Incorrect chemical added into wash systems when certain organic loads of vegetables start to create excessive foaming. The incorrect chemical added was a lot of foam detergent.
- January 18, 2023reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Peak Harvest by Lidl Bacon Sunflower Crunch Chopped Salad Kit green cabbage, green leaf lettuce, kale, red cabbage, carrots, green onion, sunflower seeds…
Official wording (English):
Incorrect chemical added into wash systems when certain organic loads of vegetables start to create excessive foaming. The incorrect chemical added was a lot of foam detergent.
- January 18, 2023reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Simply Nature Organic Spring Mix Mix of Baby Lettuces, Greens & Radicchio Thoroughly Washed No Preservatives Keep Refrigerated NET WT 16 OZ (454g) UPC…
Official wording (English):
Incorrect chemical added into wash systems when certain organic loads of vegetables start to create excessive foaming. The incorrect chemical added was a lot of foam detergent.
- January 18, 2023reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Peak Harvest by Lidl Bacon Avocado Ranch Chopped Salad Kit Green cabbage, green leaf lettuce, kale, red cabbage, carrots, green onion, shredded cheddar cheese…
Official wording (English):
Incorrect chemical added into wash systems when certain organic loads of vegetables start to create excessive foaming. The incorrect chemical added was a lot of foam detergent.
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.