Canned mandarin oranges labeled in part: "WESTERN FAMILY Choice… — Class III food recall F-0969-2013
Terminated recall by Acme Food Sales, Inc, reported 2013-02-13, distributed in UT. The firm received two consumer complaints regarding chemical smell/taste and tasting like the can. As a result
| Recall number | F-0969-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Acme Food Sales, Inc, Seattle, WA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-11-30 |
| Classified | 2013-02-01 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-02-13 |
| Terminated | 2014-04-10 |
| Distributed | UT |
| Reason classes | chemical contamination |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 00015400012416 |
Product
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.
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