Chemical contaminant or residue: food recalls in the United States · page 7
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 7 of 18.
- June 10, 2020reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Dragonfly brand Galanga Powder; Net Weight: 5 oz. (142 g) UPC: 7 21557 53337 6 Product of Thailand Distributed by U.S. Trading Company, Hayward, CA 94545-1130
Official wording (English):
New York State Dept of Agriculture and Markets tested Galanga Powder and found it to contain lead.
- May 27, 2020reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
RICKER HILL ORCHARDS APPLE CIDER McIntosh Blend, 1 GAL (128 FL OZ) and 1/2 GAL (64 FL OZ); UPC: 0 74613 80009 8; MADE IN MAINE; KEEP REFRIGERATED; Produced by…
Official wording (English):
Product contains high levels of patulin.
- April 22, 2020reportedFDAClass IIIChemical 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 1, 2020reportedFDAClass IIChemical 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
- March 11, 2020reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Driscoll's Raspberries- 6 oz. clamshell container 12 x 6 oz. per crate and 6 x 12 x 6 oz. (2 - 6 oz. attached clamshells) per crate UPC: 7 15756 10001 9…
Official wording (English):
In House testing found a residue of 0.927 ppm of Zeta-cypermethrin on raspberries, which is above the U.S. MRL of 0.800 ppm
- March 4, 2020reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
terra ingredients - Organic Gold Flax and Organic Brown Flax, 50 pound bags & 2,000 lbs. Totes
Official wording (English):
Organic Flax is being recalled due to the detection of the chemical residue Haloxyfop.
- February 19, 2020reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
103200 - TIDAL SEAFOOD YELLOWFIN TUNA 10 lb, 2x10 lb cases and 103205 - TIDAL SEAFOOD YELLOWFIN TUNA 10 lb, 2x10 lb packed by Truong Phu Xanh Co. Ltd., in…
Official wording (English):
Product is being recalled due to potentially elevated levels of histamines.
- February 5, 2020reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Frozen Yellowfin Tuna, Product of Vietnam, Packaged under the following brands and cuts: Tidal Seafood Tuna Round Steak, size 6 - 8 oz, Size 8 - 10 oz, pack…
Official wording (English):
Elevated histamine levels.
- January 29, 2020reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Sea Mart Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Steak, CO treated, skinless, boneless, bloodline removed, 8 oz, 10lb package
Official wording (English):
Product recalled due to potentially elevated levels of Histamines. Product supplier, TPX, is recalling product which is related to a recent scombrotoxin poisoning outbreak in US.
- January 29, 2020reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Sea Mart Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loin, CO treated, skinless, boneless, bloodline removed, center cut 5-8 lbs, 30 lb package
Official wording (English):
Product recalled due to potentially elevated levels of Histamines. Product supplier, TPX, is recalling product which is related to a recent scombrotoxin poisoning outbreak in US.
- January 29, 2020reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Sea Mart Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Saku, CO treated, skinless, boneless, bloodline removed, 10-12oz, 10 lb package
Official wording (English):
Product recalled due to potentially elevated levels of Histamines. Product supplier, TPX, is recalling product which is related to a recent scombrotoxin poisoning outbreak in US.
- January 15, 2020reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Tidal Seafood Yellowfin Tuna Round Steaks; Frozen Thunnus Albacares; Net Wt.: 20 lbs. 6-8 oz. individually vacuumed packed steaks distributed Globally by…
Official wording (English):
Notified by customer of reports of illness after consuming tuna steaks, found high levels of histamines.
- January 1, 2020reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loins, 5-8 lbs, Keep Frozen, Imported/Distributed: Mical Seafood Inc., 10400 Griffin Rd, Suite #209, Cooper City, Florida 33328
Official wording (English):
Products have the potential to cause scombrotoxin fish poisoning because they may have increased levels of histamine.
- January 1, 2020reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Ground Meat, Keep Frozen, Imported/Distributed: Mical Seafood Inc., 10400 Griffin Rd, Suite #209, Cooper City, Florida 33328
Official wording (English):
Products have the potential to cause scombrotoxin fish poisoning because they may have increased levels of histamine.
- January 1, 2020reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Steak, 4 oz. and 6 oz., Keep Frozen, Imported/Distributed: Mical Seafood Inc., 10400 Griffin Rd, Suite #209, Cooper City, Florida 33328
Official wording (English):
Products have the potential to cause scombrotoxin fish poisoning because they may have increased levels of histamine.
- December 11, 2019reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Tuna King 4 oz. and 6 oz. Tuna Steaks (frozen) Production date 06/13/2019 Expiration: 06/13/2021 4 oz. UPC 815838020645, lot 0058798; 6 oz. UPC 815838020652…
Official wording (English):
Firm is voluntarily recalling tuna medallions, 4 oz and 6 oz tuna steaks and Tuna Saku (products of Vietnam) due to potentially elevated levels of histamine
- December 11, 2019reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Tuna King 2-3 oz. Tuna Medallions (1 lb. packages) Production date 06/13/2019 Expiration: 06/13/2021 UPC: 815838020638 Lot: 0058797
Official wording (English):
Firm is voluntarily recalling tuna medallions, 4 oz and 6 oz tuna steaks and Tuna Saku (products of Vietnam) due to potentially elevated levels of histamine
- December 11, 2019reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Tuna King Tuna Saku 12-16oz 1x10lb Production date 06/13/2019 Expiration: 06/13/2021 UPC: 815838022267 Lot: 0058801
Official wording (English):
Firm is voluntarily recalling tuna medallions, 4 oz and 6 oz tuna steaks and Tuna Saku (products of Vietnam) due to potentially elevated levels of histamine
- December 4, 2019reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
GOYA FRUTA Tamarillo WHOLE - Tomate de Arbol Net weight / number of units per package: 14 ounces / About 6 pieces of fruit per bag, Package type: Plastic bag /…
Official wording (English):
The product tested positive for residual pesticides that are not approved for use in this commodity.
- November 20, 2019reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Trade Winds Premium Grade Yellowfin (Ahi) Tuna Ground Keep Frozen Net Weight 10 LBS. (4.54 KG) Product of Vietnam Specifically Packed For: Relish Foods, Inc.…
Official wording (English):
Positive for histamine level at 140 ppm.
- November 13, 2019reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
CELLECT brand and ESSENTIALS FACTOR Cell Synergy brand Unflavored Powdered Mix Multi-Mineral & Vitamin Supplement NET WT. Approximately 20.4 OZ (1.28 LB) 579g…
Official wording (English):
Product contains unsafe levels of Arsenic and Lead
- November 13, 2019reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Casablanca brand Non-Pareils Sprinkles in 12oz clear plastic container ING: sugar, dextrin, hum Arabic, glycerin, titanium dioxide, magnesirm silicate…
Official wording (English):
Product contains prohibited colors Ponceau 4R and FD&C Red 2
- October 23, 2019reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Frozen, raw tuna steaks individually packed in 8 oz. vacuum packages. Sold in cardboard cases (10 Lbs. per case).
Official wording (English):
Northern Fisheries Ltd. was notified by two of their customers that they each received several consumer complaints from consumers who experienced symptoms of scombroid (histamine) poisoning after consuming tuna steaks and tuna loins distributed by Northern Fisheries Ltd.
- October 23, 2019reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Frozen, raw tuna loins packed in vacuum packages weighing between 5-8 Lbs. each. Packed in cardboard cases (30 Lbs. per case).
Official wording (English):
Northern Fisheries Ltd. was notified by two of their customers that they received several consumer complaints from consumers who experienced symptoms of scombroid (histamine) poisoning after consuming tuna steaks distributed by Northern Fisheries Ltd.
- October 16, 2019reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Abbott Calcilo XD, Low-calcium Vitamin D-Free Infant formula with iron, powder in a 13.2 oz. can, with 6 cans per case.
Official wording (English):
Off color and odor. Compromised can seam due to product (powder) in the seam, this poor seal potentially allowed air into the container.
- September 25, 2019reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
MiCal brand YELLOWFIN TUNA POKE CUBE, Raw, Frozen, Product of Vietnam, Wild Caught. Cube size - 1 inch (2cm x 2cm) AAA grade. Product is packed in 1lb vacuum…
Official wording (English):
Product may contain elevated levels of histamine.
- September 18, 2019reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Ground Cinnamon 4oz plastic container 24 containers per wholesale case
Official wording (English):
positive samples for lead in bulk cinnamon
- August 28, 2019reportedFDAClass IChemical contaminant or residue
BALQEES SPICES, Yemeni Spices Mix, NET WEIGHT: 230g (1/2 lb.) and 454 grams (1lb.) clear plastic container and 5 lbs. clear plastic bag. Distributed By…
Official wording (English):
Product contains high levels of lead.
- August 14, 2019reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Penafiel Mineral Spring Water 600mL (20.3 FL OZ) and Penafiel Mineral Spring Water 1.5 L (50.7 FL OZ) packaged in clear PET bottles, 12 units per case UPC…
Official wording (English):
Elevated levels of inorganic arsenic
- July 31, 2019reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Lisy Ground Cinnamon Canela Molida NET WT./CONT. NETO 13 OZ (368g) and 2 OZ (57g)
Official wording (English):
Sample collected by NY Department of Agriculture tested positive for high levels of lead (2.39 ppm) in ground cinnamon.
- July 24, 2019reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Single Strength Apple Juice shipped in 5700 gallon tanker. The tanker label is read in parts: "***SINGLE STRENGTH APPLE JUICE ***VALLEY PROCESSING INC.…
Official wording (English):
The single strength apple juice is recalled because patulin was found at level greater than 50 ppb.
- May 29, 2019reportedFDAClass IChemical contaminant or residue
Life Rising Holder-W Holder Warmer capsules, 54 count bottle
Official wording (English):
High lead levels in products
- May 29, 2019reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Life Rising NECK-ND Neck Clear capsules, 54 count bottle
Official wording (English):
High lead levels in products
- May 29, 2019reportedFDAClass IChemical contaminant or residue
HoliCare Metabolism Cleansing (MET-CLS) tablets, 60 count bottle
Official wording (English):
High lead levels in products
- May 22, 2019reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Healthy Life Snacks- Tropical Trail Mix 4 oz Polypropylene bag UPC code 2362918909
Official wording (English):
Product Contains undeclared sulfur dioxide.
- May 15, 2019reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Key Lime and Cream Torte, 5 oz., Keep in Freezer for up to 6 months or refrigerated for 5 days
Official wording (English):
The product contains undeclared FD&C Colors Yellow #5 and Blue #1.
- April 3, 2019reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Quinoa, 16 oz plastic package
Official wording (English):
Possible contamination with pesticide
- February 13, 2019reportedFDAClass IChemical contaminant or residue
5-pound cans of unpasteurized, ready-to-eat, Dungeness crab meat, packaged in reduced oxygen metal cans that were shipped with Fresh-Check B Time Temperature…
Official wording (English):
5-pound cans of unpasteurized, reduced oxygen packaged (ROP), ready-to-eat, Dungeness crab meat are recalled because the incorrect Time Temperature Indicator (TTI) was applied to the cans. The TTI would not indicate the temperature abuse. If the product was temperature abused, it would create the…
- February 13, 2019reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Country Salad is a mixed product and it consists of Iceberg Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce, Shredded Carrots, Shredded Cabbage, and Sliced Radish. Products are cut…
Official wording (English):
Country Salad mixed product, packaged in vacuum bags, is being recalled due to a potential for Clostridium botulinum growth and toxin formation.
- February 13, 2019reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Diced Onions, packaged in vacuum sealed clear polybags, 5 pounds each, four packages per case. Product is sold under brand name Apple Foods. This product…
Official wording (English):
Raw diced onions, packaged in vacuum bags, are recalled due to a potential for Clostridium botulinum growth and toxin formation.
- February 13, 2019reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Diced Carrots, packaged in vacuum sealed clear polybags, 5 pounds each, four packages per case. Product is sold under brand name Apple Foods. Carrot Sticks…
Official wording (English):
Diced Carrots and Carrot Sticks, packaged in vacuum bags, are recalled due to a potential for Clostridium botulinum growth and toxin formation.
- February 13, 2019reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Diced Celery, packaged in vacuum sealed clear polybags, 5 pounds each, four packages per case. Product is sold under brand name Apple Foods. Celery Sticks…
Official wording (English):
Diced Celery and Celery Sticks, packaged in vacuum bags, is recalled due to a potential for Clostridium botulinum growth and toxin formation.
- February 13, 2019reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Coleslaw (shredded white cabbage), packaged in vacuum sealed clear polybags, 5 pounds each, four packages per case. Product is sold under brand name Apple…
Official wording (English):
Coleslaw (shredded white cabbage), packaged in vacuum bags, are recalled due to a potential for Clostridium botulinum growth and toxin formation.
- December 12, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
VANILLA WHIPPED ICING ARTIFICALLY FLAVORED Product Number: 09076 / UPC: 10049800090764
Official wording (English):
Possible contamination with cleaning chemicals.
- December 12, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Tillamook Mudslide ice cream (item #63006), packaged in 3 gallon tub. UPC 0 72830 63006 1. The label is read in parts: "***TILLAMOOK MUDSLIDE ICE CREAM***…
Official wording (English):
Tillamook Mudslide ice cream (item #63006), packaged in 3-gallon tub, is recalled because product contains trace amounts of undeclared color additives Amaranth and Yellow No. 6 in the chocolate freckles and chocolate fudge pieces ingredients.
- December 12, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Chocolaty Chip Cookie Dough ice cream (item #67016), packaged in 1.75 qt. container. UPC 0 72830 07016 4. The label is read in parts: "***Tillamook ***ICE…
Official wording (English):
Chocolaty Chip Cookie Dough ice cream (item #67016), packaged in 1.75 qt. containers, is recalled because product contains trace amounts of undeclared color additives Amaranth and Yellow No. 6 in the chocolate freckles and chocolate fudge pieces ingredients.
- December 12, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Vanilla Chocolate Chip ice cream (item #67017), packaged in 1.75 qt. container. UPC 0 72830 07017 1. The label is read in parts: "***Tillamook*** ICE CREAM***…
Official wording (English):
Vanilla Chocolate Chip ice cream (item #67017), packaged in 1.75 qt. container, is recalled because product contains trace amounts of undeclared color additives Amaranth and Yellow No. 6 in the chocolate freckles and chocolate fudge pieces ingredients.
- December 12, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Udderly Chocolate ice cream (item #67045), packaged in 1.75 qt. container. UPC 0 72830 07045 4. The label is read in parts: "***Tillamook*** ICE CREAM***…
Official wording (English):
Udderly Chocolate ice cream (item #67045), packaged in 1.75 qt. container, is recalled because product contains trace amounts of undeclared color additives Amaranth and Yellow No. 6 in the chocolate freckles and chocolate fudge pieces ingredients.
- December 5, 2018reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Red Bull Energy Drink, 8.4 Fl. oz. (250 mL) Ingredient: Carbonated water, Sucrose, Glucose, Citric Acid, Taurine, Sodium Bicarbonate, Magnesium, Carbonate…
Official wording (English):
Investigation of complaints of off taste color and taste found that the product contained 3 times the level of the primary ingredients than is specified in the product formulation.
- November 21, 2018reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
simple truth organic Red Quinoa Ingredients: organic red quinoa Distributed by The Kroger Co, Cincinnati, OH UPC1111086333 NET WT 16 oz (1 lb)
Official wording (English):
Product tested was not in compliance for pesticide exclusion.
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.