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F-0969-2013 Class III Terminated

Recalled by Acme Food Sales, Inc — Seattle, WA

FDA food recall F-0969-2013 was initiated by Acme Food Sales, Inc on November 30, 2012 and is designated Class III. Reason for recall: The firm received two consumer complaints regarding chemical smell/taste and tasting like the can. As a result the firm began extensive testing of its inventory. Preliminary testing identified a con… The recall status is terminated (terminated April 10, 2014). Affected quantity: 8707 cs (24 cans/cs).

Recall Details

Product Type: Food
Report Date: February 13, 2013
Initiation Date: November 30, 2012
Termination Date: April 10, 2014
Voluntary/Mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity: 8707 cs (24 cans/cs)

Product Description

Canned mandarin oranges labeled in part: "WESTERN FAMILY Choice Selections Mandarin Oranges Naturally Sweet in Mandarin Orange Juice NET WT 10.5OZ (297g)***Ingredients: Mandarin Oranges, Mandarin Orange Juice. Proudly Distributed by Western Family P.O. Box 4057, Portland, OR 97208 U.S.A.***Product of China***0 15400 01241 6***"

Reason for Recall

The firm received two consumer complaints regarding chemical smell/taste and tasting like the can. As a result the firm began extensive testing of its inventory. Preliminary testing identified a contaminant was present. Further testing is pending to specifically identify the contaminant.

Distribution Pattern

The product was distributed to one wholesaler - Associated Food Stores (AFS) Farr West, Far West, Utah. The January 31, 2015 code was first not thought to have been distributed to retail, however; Associated Food Stores corrected this information and issued a second recall notice because the product had been distributed from their warehouse to retail. Lot codes with Best Buy: DEC 15 2014 and DEC 15 2014 were not distributed out of Acme's warehouse and are currently under their control.

Code Information

Can Code: S8 4500/01068 601 ORJ Best By Dates: NOV 14, 2014; DEC 14, 2014; DEC 15, 2014 and JAN 31, 2015 Case UPC: 100 15400 01241 3 Can UPC: 0 15400 01241 6