Food, Medicine & Cosmetics
U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Recalls
Below are recently released recalls and safety news alerts issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. To view archived recalls and safety alerts, visit the U.S. Food and Drug Administration web site.
Recalls and safety news alerts
Interior Alaska Fish Processors, Inc. Recalls Santa's Smokehouse Brand Smoked Keta Salmon (August 13)
August 22, 2008 - The recalled product was sold in random weight portions and packaged in clear plastic vacuum sealed bags with the Santa's Smokehouse "teriyaki style smoked keta salmon" label on it. The only batch subject to the recall will be labeled with the batch number '637', found on the Santa's Smokehouse label.
Manufacturer for Publix Brand Vanilla Wafers Issues a Recall for Undeclared Soy (August 15)
August 18, 2008 - The manufacturer of Publix Vanilla Wafers is recalling a limited number of 12oz boxes of Vanilla Wafers with a code date of 030409A as they may contain undeclared soy. Persons who have an allergy to soy run the risk of a serious or possible life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the affected product. The UPC number may be found on the side label below the Nutrition Facts panel: Publix Vanilla Wafers, UPC: 41415-00609
FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat Certain Mussel Products from Bantry Bay Seafood (August 15)
August 15, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers against eating certain frozen cooked mussel products made by Bantry Bay Seafoods, imported from Ireland, because they may be contaminated with azaspiracid toxins, a group of naturally occurring marine toxins known to cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps.
Peppers Unlimited, Inc. Recalls La Torre Jalapeno Nacho Slices (August 14)
August 15, 2008 - Peppers Unlimited, Inc. of Fontana California is voluntarily recalling 580 cases of La Torre Jalapeno Nacho Slices because of possible product contamination caused by a chemical reaction between the product and the can potentially resulting in a swollen and/or ruptured container and significant off flavor.
Whole Foods Market Issues Recall on 365 Organic Everyday Value Popcorn, Lightly Salted Due to Undeclared Dairy Allergen (August 14)
August 15, 2008 - This product was distributed to and sold in Whole Foods Market retail stores in California, Arizona, Nevada, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington D.C, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Oregon, New Jersey, New York and Washington.
Mars Petcare US Issues Voluntary Recall of Limited Bags of PEDIGREE Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites at Albertsons in Southern California and Las Vegas due to Potential Salmonella Contamination (August 8)
August 15, 2008 - Mars Petcare US today announced a voluntary recall of limited bags of PEDIGREE® Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites sold in Albertsons stores in Southern California and Las Vegas, Nevada. The pet food is being voluntarily recalled because of potential contamination with Salmonella. There have been no complaints or reports of injury resulting from consumption or handling of the recalled product.
S and M (USA) Enterprise Corp. Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Grove Grow Notes Brand Dried Bamboo Fungus Veiled Lady (August 12)
August 15, 2008 - The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets food inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of sulfites in Grove Grow Notes brand Dried Bamboo Fungus Veiled Lady which were not declared on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reaction in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites
Hop Lee Trading Co., Inc. Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Flower Brand Dried Sweet Potato (August 12)
August 14, 2008 - Hop Lee Trading Co. Inc. is recalling Flower brand Dried Sweet Potato because it contains undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
Home Made Brand Foods Recalls Tuna Salad Because of Possible Health Risk (August 11)
August 12, 2008 - Home Made Brand Foods is voluntarily recalling approximately 4890 pounds of Ready-to-Eat Tuna Salad with an expiration date of 8/19/08. This product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
FDA Warns Consumers About Potential Problems at Two Baltimore Pharmacies
August 8, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers who filled prescriptions at The Medicine Shoppe pharmacies located at 8035A Liberty Road and 5900 Reisterstown Road in Baltimore that they may have received drugs that were either expired or suspected counterfeit. The FDA is particularly concerned because a number of the drugs are for serious diseases and could have an adverse effect on treatment.
C.F. Sauer Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in one lot of Gold Medal Spaghetti Sauce Mix (August 4)
August 8, 2008 - CF Sauer Foods Inc, of Richmond, VA is recalling all packages of Gold Medal Spaghetti Sauce Mix with the code date as follows: 8119R. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milkrun the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Manufacturer for Wegmans Brand Sorbet Issues an Allergen Alert for Undeclared Milk on a Limited Number of Wegmans Brand Sorbets (July 31)
July 31, 2008 - The manufacturer of Wegmans Sorbet is recalling a limited number of 16 oz. Wegmans brand Sorbets because they may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy to milk run the risk of a serious or possible life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the affected products.
FDA Extends Consumer Warning on Serrano Peppers from Mexico
July 30, 2008 - Laboratory testing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has confirmed that both a sample of serrano pepper and a sample of irrigation water collected by agency investigators on a farm in the state of Nuevo Leon, Mexico, contain Salmonella Saintpaul with the same genetic fingerprint as the strain of bacteria that is causing the current outbreak in the United States.
EG Labs Announces Urgent Nationwide Voluntary Recall of ALL LOTS of Viapro 375 mg Capsules, due to a Potentially Harmful Ingredient
July 29, 2008 - EG Labs, LLC, announced today that it is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall of all lots of its supplement product sold under the brand name, Viapro, in 375mg capsules. EG Labs, LLC. is conducting this recall after being informed by representatives of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that lab analysis by FDA of a sample from one lot of the product revealed that it contained a potentially harmful undeclared ingredient, thio-methisosildenafil.
Vita Food Products Issues Alert Regarding Vita Nova Salmon (July 25)
July 28, 2008 - The product that is the subject of this public announcement and recall are packages (deep dark blue in color) of smoked salmon that bear the Vita logo in the upper left corner on the part of the packaging that is immediately visible to the consumer. Each package contains 4-10 bacon-style slices (total 3 oz.) of smoked salmon; the slices are contained in a vacuum pack within a box that is 4" wide by 7.5" in length by 1/2" in thickness. IMPORTANT: The Code Date of 11/16/08 198 is on the left end flap of each package. This announcement and recall only applies to packages that bear that CODE DATE.
Jack Distribution, LLC. Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of all Lots of Rize 2 The Occasion Capsules and Rose 4 Her Capsules, Products Marketed as Dietary Supplements, Containing an Undeclared Ingredient(July 28)
July 28, 2008 - Jack Distribution, LLC, and its wholesale distributors G and N works, Inc., and Devine Distribution, Inc., announced today that they are conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of all lot numbers of the company's supplement products sold under the brand names Rize 2 The Occasion and Rose 4 Her. New lots of Rize 2 and Rose 4 her (not subject to this recall) will contain lot numbers beginning in "BL".
Publix Issues Recall for No Sugar Added Cherry Pie (July 24)
July 25, 2008 - Publix Super Markets is issuing a voluntary recall on three codes of No Sugar Added Cherry Pie with a sell-by-date of July 8 �“ July 27. UPC numbers for the affected product may be found on the back label below the Nutritional Facts panel: Publix NSA 8inch Cherry Pie, UPC: 41415-65990; Publix NSA 1/2 Cherry Pie, UPC: 03000-00225; and Publix NSA 1/4 Cherry Pie, UPC: 41415-66990.
Sau-Sea Foods, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Smoked Salmon Spread in 7.5 Ounce Plastic Tub With Snap Lid (July 18)
July 24, 2008 - Sau-Sea foods, Inc, of Water Mill NY is recalling all tubs of SMOKED SALMON Spread with the sell by dates as follows: 072308, 082708, 092408, 1 12508, 03 1309. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Federal Authorities Seize Xiadafil VIP Tablets After Company Refuses to Recall Product (July 24)
July 24, 2008 - At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Marshals seized nearly $74,000 worth of Xiadafil VIP tablets, Lots 6K029 and 6K209-SEI, distributed by SEI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. of Miami, Fla. Although marketed as a dietary supplement to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) and for sexual enhancement, these lots represent an illegally marketed drug containing an undeclared ingredient.
Agricola Zaragoza, Inc. Recalls Jalapeno Peppers Because of Possible Health Risk (July 21)
July 21, 2008 - The recall is a result of sampling by FDA, which revealed that these Jalapeno Peppers were contaminated with the same strain of Salmonella Saintpaul responsible for the current Salmonella outbreak. It is unknown at this time which, if any, of the more than 1,200 illnesses reported to date are related to this particular product or to the grower who supplied this product. Distribution of these products has been suspended while FDA, the Texas Department of State Health Services and the company continue their investigation as to the source of the problem.
Domega International Co., Ltd. Issues an Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Korica Brand Mut Gung Sweetened Ginger (July 16)
July 21, 2008 - The recalled Korica Brand Mut Gung Sweetened Ginger is sold in uncoded 7 oz plastic tubs and is a product of Vietnam. The product was sold nationwide.