Why it was recalled
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.
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***"
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
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
Where it was sold
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.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0969-2013
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Nov 30, 2012
- FDA report date
- Feb 13, 2013
- Quantity
- 8707 cs (24 cans/cs)
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Acme Food Sales, Inc
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-0969-2013, exactly as published.
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- City
- Seattle
- State
- WA
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 63798
- Address
- 5940 1st Ave S
- 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
- Postal code
- 98108-3248
- Report date
- Feb 13, 2013
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-0969-2013
- Classification
- Class III
- Recalling firm
- Acme Food Sales, Inc
- Product quantity
- 8707 cs (24 cans/cs)
- Termination date
- Apr 10, 2014
- 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.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- 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***"
- 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.
- Recall initiation date
- Nov 30, 2012
- Initial firm notification
- Telephone
- Center classification date
- Feb 1, 2013