LOW RISK
Terminated
F-0969-2013
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***"
Recalled by Acme Food Sales, Inc
Classification
Class III — Products that are unlikely to cause any adverse health reaction, but that violate FDA labeling or manufacturing laws.
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.
Product Details
Product Quantity
8707 cs (24 cans/cs)
Product Type
Food
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
Distribution & Geography
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.
Company Location
Seattle, WA, 98108-3248
Timeline
Report Date
02/13/2013
Recall Initiated
11/30/2012
Classification Date
02/01/2013
Termination Date
04/10/2014
Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — FDA Recalls
Last updated: August 28, 2026
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