August 18, 2024 – August 24, 2024 – 9 Recalls (9 FDA, 0 USDA)

Industries: Cosmetics, Confections, Spices, Dietary Supplements, Nuts

Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends

FDA

Recalls / Contributing Factor(s)

• 8/24/24 – Cosmetics – Water Based Tattoo Pigments – Contaminated with high concentrations of microorganisms.
  • “Reason for recall: The recall was initiated after the recalling firm became aware of the results of the samples collected and analyzed by FDA, which tested positive for multiple microorganisms.” 1
• 8/23/24 – Food & Beverage – Ground cinnamon – Elevated lead.
  • “The recall was the result of a sample analysis conducted by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSAGM) that revealed the product contained elevated levels of lead. The Company has ceased the production and distribution of the product as FDA and the company continues their investigation as to what caused the problem.” 2
• 8/23/24 – Food & Beverage – Butter Snacks – Undeclared Allergen-Undeclared milk, sesame.
  • “The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the milk/sesame-containing products was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk/sesame. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company’s packaging processes.” 3
• 8/22/24 – Food & Beverage – Chocolate Fudge with Nuts – Potential mold growth contamination.
  • “We initiated this recall after a consumer complained about some mold pieces inside the purchased box and we found also some remaining unpacked sealed products at the manufactured place that had beginning signs of mold.” 4
• 8/21/24 – Dietary Supplements – Endurance Pro Energy Boost Capsules – Product is tainted with sildenafil.
  • “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 8/14/24 – Sacramento CA, Veata LLC is voluntarily recalling lot 230811, Exp 8/11/25 of Endurance Pro Energy Boost capsules, packaged in 10-count blisters in a cardboard carton to the consumer level. Veata LLC was notified by Amazon that the products were found to be tainted with sildenafil, an ingredient in FDA approved products for treatment of male erectile dysfunction in the family of drugs known as phosphodiesterase (PDE-5) inhibitors. Products containing sildenafil cannot be marketed as dietary supplements. Endurance Pro capsules are unapproved new drugs for which safety and efficacy have not been established and, therefore, subject to recall.” 5
• 8/21/24 – Dietary Supplements – Boom Max – Product is tainted with sildenafil.
  • “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 8/14/24 – Sacramento CA, Boulla LLC is voluntarily recalling lot number 230811, exp 8/11/25 of Boom Max capsules packaged in 10-count blisters packaged in a carton to the consumer level. Boulla LLC was notified by Amazon that the product was found to be tainted with sildenafil, an ingredient in FDA approved products for treatment of male erectile dysfunction in the family of drugs known as phosphodiesterase (PDE-5) inhibitors. Products containing sildenafil cannot be marketed as dietary supplements. Boom Max is an unapproved new drug for which safety and efficacy have not been established and, therefore, subject to recall.” 6
• 8/21/24 – Food & Beverage – Jolly Rancher Green Apple, Blue Raspberry, Grape Frozen Confection Pop – Undeclared milk.
  • “This recall has been initiated as a result of findings which indicate there may be a presence of milk allergens in the product which is not disclosed on the packaging. There have been two reported allergic reactions in connection with the use of this product.” 7
• 8/20/24 – Food & Beverage – Emerald Kettle Glazed Walnuts – Undeclared peanuts, almonds, pecans.
  • “This recall was initiated after consumers reported finding peanuts, almonds and pecans within packages labelled Emerald Kettle Glazed Walnuts. An investigation identified a limited number of incorrectly labelled packages were produced during the manufacturing process.” 8
• 8/19/24 – Food & Beverage – Ground cinnamon – Potentially contaminated with elevated levels of lead.
  • “The product comes in a 1.5-ounce clear plastic bag. The recall was the result of a sample analysis conducted by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSAGM) that revealed the product contained elevated levels of lead. The Company has ceased the production and distribution of the product as FDA and the company continues their investigation as to what caused the problem.” 9

1 https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sierra-stain-recalls-tattoo-pigments-because-possible-health-risk

2 https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/gutierrez-distributor-expands-recall-ground-cinnamon-because-possible-health-risk

3 https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sri-lakshmi-narasimhar-overseas-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-and-sesame-seeds-bliss-tree

4 https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/authentik-fudge-recalls-fudge-nuts-because-potential-mold-growth

5 https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/veata-llc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-endurance-pro-capsules-due-potential-presence

6 https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/boulla-llc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-boom-max-capsules-due-potential-presence-undeclared

7 https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/unilever-us-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-popsicle-jolly-rancher-singleserve-frozen

8 https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/flagstone-foods-llc-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanuts-almonds-and-pecan-emerald-kettle-glazed-walnuts

9 https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/gutierrez-distributor-recalls-el-servidor-corp-ground-cinnamon-because-possible-health-risk