Wife cake with undeclared egg and wheat, jalapeno peppers with Salmonella and smoked fish and peragrina cheeses with Listeria all top this week’s enforcement report from the U.S. Food & Drug & Administration.
The report covering recalls and field corrections includes Class I, II and III actions by FDA.
Most of the Class II and III recalls involve misbranding and undeclared ingredients, but some do involve more exciting infractions like those involving pesticides and metal fragments.
Here’s the list for the week ending Nov. 11th:
CLASS I
PRODUCT
Product Label Reads in Part: “Home Made Wife Cake…Yummy from San Francisco…Ingredients: Bleached & Enriched Flour, Cotton Oil, Baking Powder, Sesame, Sugar…Net Wt.: 480g (17 oz) UPC 0 19151 00168 2”. Individual cakes are sealed in clear plastic and packaged 6 to a box, 24 boxes per case. Most written information on the box is in Chinese. Recall # F-1632-9
CODE
None
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Shun Fung International Trading, Inc., San Francisco, CA, by telephone on July 23, 2009. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Product contains undeclared egg and wheat.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
Approximately 964 cakes
DISTRIBUTION
WA, CA
PRODUCT
Green Jalapeno Peppers – De-stemmed, packaged in bulk cardboard bins, labeled in part: Rio Jalapeno Peppers Product of Mexico. Recall # F-1633-9
CODE
Lot #48734
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: A & A Transportation, San Antonio, TX, by telephone on July 10, 2009. Manufacturer: Agropecuaria El Consuelo, Meoqui, Mexico. Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Green Jalapeno Peppers are contaminated with Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
20 bins (42,160 lbs)
DISTRIBUTION
TX
PRODUCT
HAIFA SMOKED FISH brand COLD SMOKED WHITEFISH, sold by weight, UPC 8 32007 00025 3 — KEEP REFRIGERATED AT 38 F. OR BELOW UNTIL CONSUMED. The product is packaged in either vacuum-pack or air-pack. — NOTE: The press release and recall letter lists the UPC as 832007000263 which was provided to the district by the firm before an original label was received. Recall # F-1634-9
CODE
No lot codes. Sold between 12/07/08 and 6/18/09
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Haifa Smoked Fish, Inc., Jamaica, NY, by press release on July 10, 2009 and letter dated July 14, 2009. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
The product was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on sampling and analysis by the State of Florida.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
Approximately 408 lbs
DISTRIBUTION
NY, FL
PRODUCT
1) Peregrina Cheese brand QUESO FRESCO Fresh Cheese, 14 Oz. (397g), UPC 8 17424 00024 6; and Chipilo brand MEXICAN CHEESE QUESO FRESCO – Fresh Cheese, Net Wt/Peso Neto 15 oz. (425g), UPC 8 17424 00028 4. The cheese is packaged in a foil wrapped package or a clam-shell container. Recall # F-1635-9;
2) Peregrina Cheese brand QUESO HEBRA Queso Oaxaca, Net Wt. 15 oz. (425g), UPC 8 17424. 00026 0. The cheese is vacuum packed in a plastic bag. Recall # F-1636-9;
3) Peregrina Cheese brand QUESO COTIJA MOLIDO, Net Wt. 15 oz. in plastic bags, UPC 8 17424 00027 7. The cheese is packed in a plastic bag. Recall # F-1637-9;
4) Peregrina Cheese brand CREMA MEXICANA Mexican Cream, Weight 16 oz, UPC 8 17424 00030 1. The product is packed in a plastic tub with a lid. This product was repacked by Peregrina Cheese. Recall # F-1638-9;2
5) Peregrina Cheese brand Flan, Net Wt 8 oz. (227 mL), UPC 8 17424 00026 0. The product is packed in a plastic container with a lid. Recall # F-1639-9;
6) Peregrina Cheese brand GELATIN, Net Wt. 10 oz, Plant #36-8431, UPC 8 17424 00031 4. The product is packed in a plastic container with a lid. Recall # F-1640-9
CODE
All lot codes on the market produced since March 17, 2009
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Peregrina Cheese Corp., Brooklyn, NY, by letters on August 12, 2009 and by press release on August 13, 2009. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
The products are being recalled as per the Consent Decree since they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
Unknown
DISTRIBUTION
NY, PA
PRODUCT
Fresh Alfalfa Sprouts, 4 oz plastic containers. Recall # F-1641-9
CODE
Sell By: 072209
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Solar Farms, Inc., West Columbia, SC, by press release, telephone and e-mail on/about July 15, 2009. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
397 cases (12/4 oz containers per case)
DISTRIBUTION
NC, SC
CLASS II
PRODUCT
Personal Care non-acetone nail polish remover, conditioner enriched with gelatin, 6 fl. oz., Manufactured in China; UPC 4815592076. Recall # F-032-9
CODE
All lots. (The bottles do not bear lot numbers)
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Personal Care Products Inc., Franklin, MI, by press release and letter dated April 28, 2009. Manufacturer: Fayeshine D M Co. Ltd., Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
The product does not meet specifications, as it has a low pH and contains undeclared ingredients.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
Approx. 300,000 bottles
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide, Honduras and Nicaragua
PRODUCT
Organic Gold Rush Popcorn-brand Sea Salted flavor. Label reads in part: “Organic Gold Rush Popcorn Sea Salted Just Three Ingredients…Net Wt 5.5 oz (156g)…Ingredients: Organic Popcorn, Organic Expeller Pressed Soybean Oil, Sea Salt.” UPC: 662118034416. Recall # F-033-9
CODE
Oct 9 09
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Gold Rush Kettle Korn LLC, Benicia, CA, by telephone and e-mail August 21, 2009. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
The product contains undeclared sugar.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
42 cases (10 bags per case)
DISTRIBUTION
WA
PRODUCT
Market pantry sugar free tea-to-go lemon iced tea mix, 10 0.07 oz. (2g) Packets, Net Wt 0.71 oz. (20g) 1 S (Display code and case code), 85241463114 (case stock no. or sku), 10085239150136 (case upc). Recall # F-034-9
CODE
Best by 12SEP2010
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Sturm Foods, Inc., Manawa, WI, by telephone on May 6, 2009. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
The Ingredient Statement on the display carton incorrectly states Sucralose sweetener. The Ingredient Statement on the inner individual packets are correctly labeled as containing the sweetener Aspartame.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
220 cases (12 display cartons/case; 10 packets/display carton)
DISTRIBUTION
MN, CA, GA, WI, OR, IN, VA, TX, NY, AL, AZ, PA, IA, SC, KS, OH, IL
PRODUCT
1) Unbleached Pastry Flour, packed in 50 lb. bags. Recall # F-1607-9;
2) Enriched Pastry Flour packed in 50 lb bags. Recall # F-1608-9;
3) Multi-Purpose Flour packed in 50 lb. bags; Recall # F-1609-9;
4) Seasoned Flour Mix packed in 25 lb. bags; Recall # F-1610-9;
5) Western Mix packed in 50 lb. bags. Recall # F-1611-9;
6) Batter Mix packed in 40 lb. bags. Recal
l # F-1612-9;
7) Bread
er Mix packed in 50 lb. bags. Recall # F-1613-9;
8) Chicken Breading Mix packed in 25 lb. bags. Recall # F-1614-9;
9) Fish Breading Mix packed in 25 lb bags. Recall # F-1615-9;
10) Lees Famous Mix packed in 40 lb. bags. Recall # F-1616-9;
11) Premium Breading Mix packed in 50 lb. bags. Recall # F-1617-9;
12) Claim Jumper Mix packed in 50 lb. bags. Recall # F-1618-9;
13) Crispy Breaded Mix packed in 50 lb. bags. Recall # F-1619-9;
14) Funnel Cake Mix packed in 25 lb. bags. Recall # F-1620-9;
15) Hush Puppy Mix packed in 25 lb. bags. Recall # F-1621-9;
16) Pancake and Waffle Mix packed in 50 lb. bags. Recall # F-1622-9;
17) Potato Wedge Bread Mix packed in 50 lb. bags. Recall # F-1623-9;
18) Seasoned Chicken Mix packed in 25 lb. bags. Recall # F-1624-9;
19) Slim Chicken Mix packed in 50 lb. bags. Recall # F-1625-9;
20) Spicy Breading Mix packed in 50 lb. bags. Recall # F-1626-9;
21) Yellow Corn Bread Mix packed in 44 lb. bags. Recall # F-1627-9
CODE
1) Lot Code: 154GC2; 2) Lot Code: 155CS1; 3) Lot Code: 147CF1 4) Lot Code: 149CS1; 5) Lot Code: 147CF1-2; 6) Lot Code: 152CS1-7; 7) Lot Codes: 148CS1-12 and 154CS1-4; 8) Lot Codes: 155CS1-4, 150CS1-3 and 155CS1; 9) Lot Codes: 150CS1 and 150CS2; 10) Lot Codes: 149CS1-4, 149CS4, 153CF1-3 and 153CF4; 11) Lot Codes: 149CS1-2 and 149CS3-5; 12) Lot Code: 148CS1-4; 13) Lot Code: 154CS-4; 14) Lot Code: 150CS1; 15) Lot Code: 149CS1-3; 16) Lot Code: 149CS1; 17) Lot Code: 153CF1; 18) Lot Code: 147CF1-2; 19) Lot Code: 146CS1; 20) Lot Code: 153CF1; 21) Lot Code: 149CS1
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
H. Nagel and Son Co., Cincinnati, OH, by letter via FAX and/or E-mail on June 19, 2009. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Flour, batter, and various flour product mixes produced and distributed by the recalling firm, may contain metal fragments.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
263,690 lbs
DISTRIBUTION
KY, WI, IN, OH, FL, TX
PRODUCT
1) Style 4 Macadamia Nuts; Dry Roasted/unsalted in 25 lb. boxes. Recall # F-1650-9;
2) Cashews and Macadamia nut mix in 8 oz. plastic stand up zip-lock bag, UPC 24295- 13407. Recall # F-1651-9
CODE
1) Lot #D09210;
2) No code
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Orchard Valley Harvest, Inc., Patterson, CA, by telephone on August 14, 2009. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Raw Macadamia Nuts were contaminated with Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
80 cases Macadamia, 25 lbs. per case/ 60 cases mixed nuts, 6 lbs. per case
DISTRIBUTION
CO, CA
PRODUCT
Great Value Berry Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal; Net Wt. 21 oz. (1 lb 5 oz) 595 g; fiberboard carton with inner plastic liner, 12 boxes per case; UPC 0 78742 08589 0. Recall # F-1654-9
CODE
Lot # 07 21 10 N02
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Gilster-Mary Lee Corp., Chester, IL, by press release on September 15, 2009. Manufacturer: Gilster-Mary Lee, Corp., McBride, MO. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Some units within the lot were found to contain undeclared almond slices, which were visible.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1,113 cases
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
CLASS III
PRODUCT
Chopped Mustard Greens: Packaged in a 10 oz. plastic bag under the following labels: a) Seabrook Farms, UPC 0 41296-60360 2; b) Giant, UPC 6 88267-00974 7; c) White Rose, 6 UPC 0 11196 65144 0; d) Krasdale, UPC 0 75130 97715 7; e) Shop Rite, UPC 0 41190 40038. Packaged in 16 oz. plastic bags under the following labels: f) Best Yet, UPC 0 4218 20187 0; g) Southern Home, UPC 6 07880 01181 4; h) Safeway, UPC 0 21130 09122 5; i) Spartan, UPC 0 11213 35679 2; j) Super A, UPC 0 23627 53111 5; k) Harris Teeter, UPC 0 72036-53756; Packaged in 3 lb plastic bags under the following labels: l) Sysco Imperial, UPC 0 74865 52832 0; m) Monarch, UPC 7 58108 00557 0. Recall # F- 1628-9
CODE
a) JUN0120SBGF, JUN1910SBSF, DEC0410SBSF, MAR3111SBSF; b) UN0120SBGF; NOV0110SBGF; DEC0510SBGF; c) JUN1910SBGO, DEC0110SBSF; d) JUN0210SBGF, DEC0110SBSF; e) JUN1919SBGF, JUN1919 SBSF, DEC0410SBSF, MAY2711SBGF. 16 oz: f) AUG2510SBBF, OCT0910SBBF, APR2211SBCF; g JUL2310SBCF, AUG2610SBCF, OCT0910SBBF, OCT0910SBCF, JAN0711SBCF, APR0711SBCF; h) JUL2310SB1969BF, JUL2310SB1969CF, FEB2510SB1969BF, FEB2610SB1969CF, JUL0510SB1969CF, SEP2610SB1969CF, SEP2710SB1969BF; i) JUL2310SBCF, OCT0910SBBF, APR0711SBCF, JAN0711SBCF; j) JUL2310SBCF, OCT0910SBCF, MAR2611SBBF, MAR2711SBBF; k) AUG2610SBCF; 3 lb: l) JUN1710SB1CF; AUG1310SB1CF; DEC0510SB1BF; DEC0510SB1CF; MAR2611SB1CF; m) SB1548SF
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Seabrook Brothers & Sons, Inc., Seabrook, NJ, by letters, e-mail and telephone on July 7, 2009. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Unapproved pesticides: FDA sampling found a range of 0.86 to 4.0 ppm of Permethrin in Mustard Greens, where there is no tolerance for the chemical.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
14,486 cases
DISTRIBUTION
AL, DE, MD, MI, NJ, NC, PA, SC, CT, VA
PRODUCT
Tetra Brik aseptically packed container labeled in part: “Pacific Natural Foods Barista Series Soy Blenders all natural non-dairy beverage Vanilla 32 fl. oz. (1 qt) 946mL”. Product is packed 12 per case. Recall # F-1649-9
CODE
“BEST IF USED BY: 07OCT09 8281-N”
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Pacific Foods of Oregon, Inc., Tualatin, OR, by telephone on February 24, 2009. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Product is spoiled and contains high aerobic plate count.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2,209 cases, each containing 12.32 fl. oz packages
DISTRIBUTION
CA, NB, OR, TX, WA