Acme Food Sales, Inc: Food Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: F-0969-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

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***"

Product Classification:

Class III

Date Initiated: November 30, 2012

Date Posted: February 13, 2013

Recall Number: F-0969-2013

Event ID: 63798

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.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 8707 cs (24 cans/cs)

Code Information:

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

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.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated