Recall Alerts
Check here for the latest recalls affecting Co-op customers. Any customer who has purchased a recalled product carried by the Co-op should return it to us for a full refund. For more information, contact us or subscribe to email updates. You can opt out at anytime, and we’ll never release your information to third-party scallywags, no matter what.
added 5/3/13
DiGiorno Crispy Flatbread Pizza Tuscan Style Chicken Pizza
Nestlé Pizza Company is recalling an undetermined amount of frozen pizzas that may be contaminated with extraneous materials. The product is 12” Crispy Flatbread Tuscan Style Chicken Pizza, 14 oz package.
- UPC number: 7192102663
- Lot Numbers: Production Codes 3057525922 & 3058525921
- Outdate/Use-by Date: Each product package has an establishment number of P-5754
If you have purchased this product and wish to return it to the Co-op, we will give you a full refund.
added 4/23/13
Go Max Go Bars: Jokerz, Twilight, Buccaneer & Mahalo
Go Max Go Bars: Jokerz, Twilight, Buccaneer & Mahalo varieties have been recalled because these products contain the following statement on the front label: “dairy-free”, which may lead to confusion for people who have allergies to milk products. People who have severe sensitivity or allergies to milk may run the risk of a serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The products are manufactured on shared equipment and in shared facilities where trace amounts of dairy are present due to cross contact. Look for the following identification information on the packaging:
- Go Max Go Jokerz Bar, UPC 89900300200
- Go Max Go Twilight Bar, UPC 89903300201
- Go Max Go Buccaneer Bar, UPC 89903300202
- Go Max Go Mahalo Bar, UPC 89903300203
If you have purchased this product and wish to return it to the Co-op, we will give you a full refund.
added 3/14/13
New Chapter Elderberry Immune Probiotic
New Chapter Elderberry Immune Probiotic supplement, 90 ct, has been recalled because of an undeclared soy allergen. The presence of soy is only of concern to individuals with soy protein allergies. Look for the following identification information on the packaging:
- UPC/PLU: 72778300123
- Lot Number: 01230049332
If you have purchased this product and wish to return it to the Co-op, we will give you a full refund.
Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna in Oil, 5oz Cans
added 3/11/13
Tri-Union Seafoods has issued a voluntary recall on specific codes of Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna in Oil, 5 oz cans, because the the can lids do not meet the standard for seam quality.
Loose seals or seams could result in product contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens and lead to illness if consumed. There have been no reports to date of any illness associated with these products.
Products carried by the Co-op are:
| CODE | UPC | BEST BY DATE |
| 3015CB1CLH | 0 48000 00195 | 01/15/2017 |
| 3015CB2CLH | 0 48000 00195 | 01/15/2017 |
| 3015CB3CLH | 0 48000 00195 | 01/15/2017 |
| 3015CB4CLH | 0 48000 00195 | 01/15/2017 |
| 3015CBACLH | 0 48000 00195 | 01/15/2017 |
| 3015CBBCLH | 0 48000 00195 | 01/15/2017 |
| 3015CBCCLH | 0 48000 00195 | 01/15/2017 |
| 3015CBDCLH | 0 48000 00195 | 01/15/2017 |
| 3015CBECLH | 0 48000 00195 | 01/15/2017 |
If you have purchased this product and wish to return it to the Co-op, we will give you a full refund.
Bumble Bee Albacore & Tuna Recall
added 3/7/13
Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, has issued a voluntary recall on specific codes of 5-ounce Chunk White Albacore and Chunk Light Tuna because the products do not meet the company’s standards for seal tightness.
Loose seals or seams could result in product contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens and lead to illness if consumed. There have been no reports to date of any illness associated with these products.
Products carried by the Co-op are:
Chunk Light Tuna in Water
| UPC | Size | Lot Code | Best Buy Code |
| 866203 | 5 oz cans | 3016SBCCLP | Best By Jan 16 2016 |
| 866203 | 5 oz cans | 3016SBDCLP | Best By Jan 16 2016 |
| 866203 | 5 oz cans | 3016SBECLP | Best By Jan 16 2016 |
| 866203 | 5 oz cans | 3017SB1CLP | Best By Jan 17 2016 |
| 866203 | 5 oz cans | 3017SB3CLP | Best By Jan 17 2016 |
| 866203 | 5 oz cans | 3017SB4CLP | Best By Jan 17 2016 |
| 866203 | 5 oz cans | 3017SB5CLP | Best By Jan 17 2016 |
| 866203 | 5 oz cans | 3017SB6CLP | Best By Jan 17 2016 |
| 866203 | 5 oz cans | 3018SB2CLP | Best By Jan 18 2016 |
| 866203 | 5 oz cans | 3018SB4CLP | Best By Jan 18 2016 |
| 866203 | 5 oz cans | 3018SB5CLP | Best By Jan 18 2016 |
| 866203 | 5 oz cans | 3018SBACLP | Best By Jan 18 2016 |
| 866203 | 5 oz cans | 3018SBBCLP | Best By Jan 18 2016 |
| 866203 | 5 oz cans | 3018SBCCLP | Best By Jan 18 2016 |
| 866203 | 5 oz cans | 3018SBDCLP | Best By Jan 18 2016 |
| 866203 | 5 oz cans | 3018SBECLP | Best By Jan 18 2016 |
Chunk Albacore in Water
| UPC | Size | Lot Code | Best Buy Code |
| 866253 | 5 oz cans | 3017SA1CKP | Best By Jan 17 2016 |
| 866253 | 5 oz cans | 3017SA2CKP | Best By Jan 17 2016 |
| 866253 | 5 oz cans | 3017SA3CKP | Best By Jan 17 2016 |
| 866253 | 5 oz cans | 3017SADCKP | Best By Jan 17 2016 |
| 866253 | 5 oz cans | 3017SAECKP | Best By Jan 17 2016 |
| 866253 | 5 oz cans | 3017SAFCKP | Best By Jan 17 2016 |
If you have purchased this product and wish to return it to the Co-op, we will give you a full refund.
Ezekiel 4:9 Cereal
added 3/4/13
Food For Life Baking Company is recalling Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Cereal because the product may contain almonds, which are not indicated on the label.
Individuals sensitive to almond protein can suffer a life-threatening allergic reaction if consumed.
The products do not pose a risk to anyone without almond allergies.
The products are:
| Product | Lot# |
| Ezekiel 4:9 Cereal – Original | M3232, M3313, M3512, M3565 |
| Ezekiel 4:9 Cereal – Golden Flax | M3253, M3309, M3414, M3439, M3523, N0068, N0165 |
| Ezekiel 4:9 Cereal – Cinnamon Raisin | M3232, M3313, M3328, M3425, M3512, M3527, M3537, N0045, N0132 |
If you have purchased this product and wish to return it to the Co-op, we will give you a full refund.
King Arthur Flour
added 2/25/13
Please note, the Co-op is posting the notice below as a public service announcement and does not carry the products being recalled.
King Arthur Flour has initiated a voluntary recall of a limited number of its bags of flour due to the possible presence of small (7-9 mm) blue polyurethane balls that are used in the sifting process. The balls have a smooth surface and no sharp edges and are made from food grade material. Because of their bright blue color and size (about half the diameter of a dime), they are easily seen in the flour.
Only 5-lb. bags of King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour and King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour that have a Best Used By Date and Lot Codes noted below are affected. This information is printed on the side of the bag beneath the nutrition panel. If the Best Used By Date and Lot Code number are printed on the TOP of the bag, then the product is NOT affected.
The following two (2) King Arthur Flour products are included in the voluntary recall:
King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour, 5-lb. bag, UPC 0-71012-01050-9 With the combination of both the Best Used By Date plus Lot Code beneath nutrition facts panel:
| Best Used | By Lot Code |
|---|---|
| 12/26/2013 | L12A26B |
| 12/26/2013 | L12A26C |
| 12/27/2013 | L12A27A |
| 01/18/2014 | A13A18A |
| 01/18/2014 | A13A18B |
| 01/21/2014 | A13A21A |
| 01/22/2014 | A13A22B |
| 01/30/2014 | A13A30A |
| 01/31/2014 | A13A31A |
King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour, 5-lb. bag, UPC 0-71012-04105-3 With the combination of both the Best Used By Date plus Lot Code beneath nutrition facts panel:
| Best Used | By Lot Code |
|---|---|
| 12/26/2013 | L12A26A |
| 12/26/2013 | L12A26B |
| 01/03/2014 | A13A03A |
| 01/03/2014 | A13A03B |
| 01/16/2014 | A13A16B |
| 01/17/2014 | A13A17A |
| 01/23/2014 | A13A23A |
| 01/28/2014 | A13A28A |
| 01/31/2014 | A13A31A |
No other lot codes of this product or any other King Arthur Flour products are affected in any way. There have been no reports of injury, ingestion or presence of any of these balls from our customers to date. This voluntary recall is based on the possibility that a ball could be found.
For more information call the King Arthur Flour Consumer Hotline at 866.797.9178, open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST. For convenience, a Lot Code check form is available here.
BelVita Breakfast Biscuits
added 2/22/13
BelVita Breakfast Biscuits, both the Chocolate and the Apple Cinnamon varieties, have been recalled by the manufacturer due to the possible presence of fragments of flexible metal mesh. The recall affects products with the following outdates on the top of the package: Chocolate
(21 Jan 13 – 29 Sept 13), Apple Cinnamon (8 Oct 12 – 2 Sept 13).
If you have this product, do not eat it. Return it to any Co-op location for a refund.
Annie’s Homegrown Rising Crust Pizza Recall
added 1/23/13
Annie’s Homegrown has announced the voluntary recall of several varieties of Rising Crust Pizza after small fragments of metal mesh were found in the dough and flour. The varieties carried by the Co-op are Four Cheese, Pepperoni, and BBQ Chicken. The products have a best by date of Jan. 9, 2013, through Sept. 14, 2013.
Annie’s reports that no metal has been found in its finished product and that the recall is precautionary only. No consumer complaints, illnesses, or injuries have been reported. No other Pamela’s products are involved in this company recall.
Pamela’s Mixes Recall
added 1/22/13
Pamela’s has announced the voluntary recall of several products due to the possibility of glass or plastic fragments in the product. The products identified below are the only ones of concern. No other Pamela’s products are involved in this company recall. The products carried by the Co-op are:
- Pamela’s Wheat-free Gluten-free Pancake/Baking Mix
- Pamela’s Chocolate Cake Mix
- Pamela’s Wheat-free Gluten-free Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix
Sara Lee Coffee Cake Butter Streusel Recall
added 11/22/12
Sara Lee has issued a voluntary recall of Sara Lee Coffee Cake Butter Streusel because the product may actually be a pecan coffee cake. Pecans are a potential allergen and can pose a health risk to individuals allergic to tree nuts. There is no other risk associated with this recall. Look for the following identification information on the label:
| UPC/PLU | Lot Numbers | Use-By Date |
| 00032100023429 | 68600, 68620 | Oct 16, 2013 |
Hood Golden Egg Nog Recall
added 11/15/12
Hood has issued a voluntary recall of Golden Egg Nog due to a recent production issue that prevented some of the product from meeting Hood’s flavor standards. Look for the following information on the label:
| Plant Code | Expiration Date | Size |
| 2303 | 11/15/12 | half gallon |
| 2303 | 11/19/12 | half gallon |
| 2303 | 11/22/12 | half gallon |
| 2303 | 11/26/12 | half gallon |
| 2303 | 11/29/12 | half gallon |
| 2303 | 11/30/12 | half gallon |
| 2303 | 12/1/12 | half gallon |
Nellie and Joe’s 100% Natural Key Lime Juice Recall
added 11/15/12
Chex Finer Foods has issued a voluntary recall of Nellie & Joe’s 100% Key Lime Juice due to possible mold formation prior to the product expiration date of July 18, 2013.
Sunsweet California Pitted Dates Recall
added 11/15/12
Sunsweet has issued a voluntary market recall of California Pitted Dates due to possible mold formation in the product as it ages. Look for the following code dates on the label: 08621019, 08622019, 11021019, and 11022019.
Rudi’s Organic Bakery Bread Recall
added 10/23/12
Rudi’s Organic Bakery, Inc. has initiated a voluntary product recall due to the possible presence of metallic foreign objects in select products or product packaging. Products withdrawn from the market include only Rudi’s Organic Bakery Multigrain Oat Bread, Rudi’s Organic Bakery Colorado Cracked Wheat Bread, and Rudi’s Organic Bakery Cinnamon Raisin Bread. No other Rudi’s Organic Bakery or Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery products are included.
The specific products carried by the Co-op are:
| Product | UPC/PLU | Lot Numbers | Size |
| Rudi’s Colorado Cracked Wheat Bread | 3149354373 | 2-193-R | 22oz |
| Rudi’s Multigrain Bread | 3149382888 | 1-173-R | 22oz |
| Rudi’s Cinnamon Raisin Bread | 3149392183 | 1-273-R | 24oz |
Aldens Organic Peanut Butter n Chip Ice Cream Recall Expansion
added 10/16/12
Oregon Ice Cream has expanded its voluntary recall of Aldens Organic Brand Peanut Butter n Chip Ice Cream due to the product’s link to Sunland, Inc.—a peanut supplier that recently expanded its recall of peanut ingredients due to possible Salmonella contamination.
The specific products carried by the Co-op are:
| UPC | Description | Size | Code Date Range |
| 72609 74191 | Aldens Organic Peanut Butter n Chip Ice Cream | 1.5 Qts | 10060—12261 |
| 72609 74192 | Aldens Organic Peanut Butter n Chip Ice Cream | 1.5 Qts | 12195—12261 |
Justin’s Nut Butter Recall
added 10/15/12
Due to the ongoing Sunland Inc. nationwide peanut recall, Justin’s Nut Butter announced expansion of its voluntary recall of certain peanut butter products. The specific product carried by the Co-op is:
Justin’s Natural Chocolate
Peanut Butter Squeeze Packs
1.15 oz
UPC Code # 8 94455 00050
Cascadian Farm Recall
added 10/11/12
Cascadian Farm is voluntarily recalling a limited number of products because peanut pieces in the products may have been sourced from Sunland, Inc.—a peanut supplier that recently expanded its recall of peanut ingredients due to possible Salmonella contamination. This recall is precautionary and no illnesses have been reported.
The recalled products are:
| UPC | Item No | Description | Size |
| 2190814631 | 186759 | Cascadian Farm Organic Peanut Butter Chip Granola Bar | 7.4 oz |
| 2190840774 | 467043 | Cascadian Farm Organic Sweet and Salty Mixed Bar | 6 oz |
| 2190840775 | 466722 | Cascadian Farm Organic Sweet and Salty Peanut Pretzel Bar | 6 oz |
| 2190842995 | 1000264 | Cascadian Farm Dark Chocolate Cranberry Granola Bar | 6.2 oz |
Kellogg’s Mini-Wheats Recall
added 10/09/12
Kellogg’s has voluntarily recalled select packages of Frosted and Unfrosted Bite-Size Mini-Wheats due to the possible presence of metal fragments caused by a faulty manufacturing part from a single Kellogg’s plant. Exposure to this product may result in minor cuts. No injuries have so far been reported.
Recalled products include only Frosted Mini-Wheats Bite Size Original and Mini-Wheats Unfrosted Bite Size with the letters KB, AP, or FK before or after the “Best If Used Before” date. The impacted products are:
- KELLOGG VARIETY PK, 12/9.63 oz, Date Code FK 04013 – FK 09213, UPC 00038000053320
- KELLOGG FRST MINI WHEAT B-SZ, 16/18.00 oz, Date Code APR 01 2013 KB – SEP 21 2013 KB, UPC 00038000318290
- KELLOGG FRST MINI WHEAT B-SZ, 14/24.00 oz, Date Code APR 01 2013 KP – SEP 21 2013 KB, UPC 00038000318344
- KELLOGG UNFRST MINI WHT B-SZ PK, 16/18.00 oz, Date Code APR 01 2013KB – SEP 21 2013 KB, UPC 00038000359828
Newman-O’s Peanut Butter Cookies Recall
added 09/28/12
Sunland, the supplier of peanut butter used Newman-O’s 13oz and 8oz Peanut Butter Cookies has issued a voluntary withdrawal. The lot numbers affected are: 27MAY13 8 oz Peanut Butter Newman-O’s and 3MAY13 13 oz Peanut Butter Newman-O’s. This recall is due to the recent peanut butter Salmonella event.
The most common symptoms of foodborne illness from Salmonella are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, which develop within 8 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most people recover without treatment. However, salmonellosis can be severe or even life-threatening for infants, older people, and people with weakened immune systems.
