FDA Enforcement Report for March 28, 2012

The FDA Enforcement Report for the week of March 28, 2012 has been released. Read this list carefully, because some of these recalls are large and contain important information.

1. Publix brand Beef Stew Mix. This firm initiated recall is ongoing. The food was filled into incorrect pouches, so the milk in the product was not declared on the label. Product details:

Publix brand Beef Stew Mix
1.5 ounce pouches
Ampacco Item Number 900080204
Further packaged in cartons labeled as Publix Brown Gravy with Onion Mix
Pouches are labeled in part ***UPC 41415-03608
Best by DEC 09 13H
Recalling manufacturer is McCormick & Company of Hunt Valley Maryland
Distributed in Florida and Georgia

2. Backroad Country Caramel Puffcorn. This product lacked the required “milk” declaration on the ingredient statement. The FDA initiated recall lis ongoing.

3. Sea Wealth Frozen Whole Round Striped Bass. This product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The firm initiated recall is ongoing. Product details:

500 to 800 grams
Lot code B74376
Distributed in California
480 cartons

4. Harris Baking Company Breads. These products may be contaminated with “foreign material”. The firm initiated recall is ongoing. The products were distributed nationwide. More than 31,000 units are in commerce. Product details:

French Bread:

Net weight 16 ounces (1 lb.)
UPC number 075551411469
Lot numbers: 026, 028, 029, 030, 031, 033, 035, and 038

Bimbo Sourdough French Bread:

Clear label
6 units per tray
Net weight 16 ounces (454 grams)
UPC number 075551411490
Lot numbers 022 and 026

Ozark Hearth Sourdough Bread:

Net weight 20 ounces (1 pound 4 ounces)
UPC number 075551500019
Use by date February 8, 10, 12, and 16, 2012

Sourdough French Bread:

Clear plastic bag with stick-on label
Net weight 20 ounces (567 grams)
UPC number 075551411261
Lot number 029

5. UNFI General Corporation, recalling foods from four manufacturers. These products were not stored according to label directions and may be contaminated. All products should be refrigerated or frozen. Products were distributed in TX, CA, AK, WA, OR, NV, CO, WY, SD, and AZ.

Product details:

Vita Herring in Real Sour Cream
- Net weight 8 ounces
  - UPC number 022635400154
  - Lot 120128
- Net weight 30 ounces
  - UPC number 022635417411
  - Lot 120216
Vita Sliced Lunch Herring
- Net weight 8 ounces
- UPC number 022635409744
- Lot 120819
Vita Homestyle Herring
- Net weight 32 ounces
- UPC number 022635409805
- Lot 120901
Vita Premium Horseradish Prepared
- Net weight 5 ounces
- UPC number 022635430120
- Lots 111226 and 120826
Vita Herring in Wine Sauce
- Net weight 8 ounces
  - UPC number 022635400024
  - Lot 120818
- Net weight 12 ounces
  - UPC number 022635400031
  - Lot 120802
- Net weight 32 ounces
  - UPC number 022635400116
  - Lot 120826
Tabatchnick Yankee Bean Soup
- Net weight 15 ounces
- Keep Frozen
- UPC number 071262294919
- Date code 5-02-14
Divina Olives Stuffed with Feta Cheese
- Net Drained Weight 4 ounces
- Item number 52780
- UPC number 631723527804
- Best used by: 11JAN 2012 and 01FEB2012
Divina Olives Stuffed with Blue Cheese
- Net Drained Weight 4 ounces
- Item number 52790
- UPC number 631723527903
- Best used by: 11JAN2012, 01FEB2012, 15DEC2011, and 30DEC2011
Gente Foods Black Bean Gorditas
- 3 Handmade Filled Thick Tortillas
- Net weight 10 ounces
- UPC number 618032102021
- Best used by 11/06/11
Albert’s Famous Mexican Hot Sauce Mild
- Net weight 32 ounces
  - UPC number 073816-320143
  - Expiration dates 5/16/12 and 6/02/12
- Net weight 16 ounces
  - UPC number 073816-160138
  - Expiration dates 5/16/12 and 6/02/12
Albert’s Famous Mexican Hot Sauce Medium
- Net weight 16 ounces
- UPC number 073816-160152
- Expiration date 6/27/12

6. Inchon Foods Breads and Sponge Cake. These products contain undeclared food dyes Yellow #5, Yellow #6, Red #40 and Red #3. All products were sold in Texas before 4/28/2011. The FDA initiated recall is ongoing. Product details:

Custard Cream Bread 3 ounces
Taro Sponge Cake 3.5 ounces
Taro Cream Bread: a label for this product could not be collected
Cream Cheese Bread 2 ounces

7. Creekside Grains Cake and Baking Mixes. These products did not include wheat and malted barley as the source of the flour. The Michigan initiated recall is ongoing. Expiration date stamped on all packages is 07012012-03052013. Distributed nationwide. Product details: