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Class III
Acme Food Sales, Inc
Recall #F-0969-2013 · Initiated 2012-11-30
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Acme Food Sales is recalling Western Family brand canned mandarin oranges after two customers reported unusual chemical smell and taste. Testing found a contaminant in the product, though the specific substance is still being identified.
Who is at risk
Anyone who purchased this product from Associated Food Stores locations in Utah between late 2014 and early 2015 should be aware of this recall.
What to do
Check your pantry for cans with the UPC 0 15400 01241 6 and a Best By date of DEC 15 2014. If you have this product, do not consume it—discard it or return it to the store where you purchased it.
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.
Quantity affected
8707 cs (24 cans/cs)
Distribution
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.
Lot / code info
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
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Telephone
Terminated
2014-04-10
Recalling firm
Acme Food Sales, Inc
5940 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98108-3248
United States
Recall classification
Unlikely to cause any adverse health consequences.