CLASS III Food recall · Reported 13 Feb 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Canned mandarin oranges labeled in part recalled by Acme Food Sales
Acme Food Sales is recalling Canned mandarin oranges labeled in part: "Western Family Choice Selections Mandarin, distributed in Utah. The recall was initiated on 30 Nov 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0969-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63798
- Recalling firm
- Acme Food Sales, Seattle, WA
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 30 Nov 2012
- FDA classified
- 1 Feb 2013
- Reported
- 13 Feb 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Juice
Timeline
| 30 Nov 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 1 Feb 2013 | Classified by FDA | +63 days |
| 13 Feb 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
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 as listed by the FDA
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***"
Where it was distributed
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.
Questions about this recall
Why was it 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.
Which lots are affected?
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 was it 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 should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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