Acme Recalls Canned Mandarin Oranges Due to Unidentified Chemical Contaminant
Acme Food Sales is recalling 8,707 cases of Western Family canned mandarin oranges after consumer complaints of chemical taste and preliminary testing confirmed a contaminant.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which typically corresponds to a severity score of 1 or 2. A score of 2 is assigned because the hazard involves an unidentified chemical contaminant confirmed by preliminary testing, which is more significant than a cosmetic defect but does not meet the criteria for High severity (such as known high-risk pathogens or reported injuries).
Plain-English summary
Acme Food Sales, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 8,707 cases of Western Family Choice Selections Mandarin Oranges Naturally Sweet in Mandarin Orange Juice. The product is sold in 10.5-ounce cans and was distributed to one wholesaler, Associated Food Stores (AFS) in Far West, Utah, and subsequently to retail locations. The recall affects cans with specific can codes and best-by dates ranging from November 14, 2014, to January 31, 2015.
The recall was initiated after the firm received two consumer complaints regarding a chemical smell, taste, and a taste resembling the can itself. Following these complaints, Acme conducted extensive testing of its inventory, and preliminary results identified the presence of a contaminant. Further testing is currently pending to specifically identify the contaminant. The agency has classified this recall as Class III, indicating that consumption of the product is not expected to cause adverse health consequences.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantry for cans matching the specific codes and dates listed in the recall notice. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- 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 972
- Manufacturer
- Acme Food Sales, Inc
- Category
- Food — Canned Fruit
- Hazard
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (6)
- Can Code: S8 4500/01068 601 ORJ Best By Dates: NOV 14
- 2014
- DEC 14
- DEC 15
- 2014 and JAN 31
- 2015 Case UPC: 100 15400 01241 3 Can UPC: 0 15400 01241 6
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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