Food (Industry Code 02 - 50, except 40) Consumer Complaints Received by NOL-DO, 1/1/2009 - 1/6/2013, With Problem Keyword FO (Foreign Object)
Complaint
Number
Complaint
Date
Complainant
State
Foreign Object Description
130025
01/04/2013
AL
1", triangle, light gray/tan, hard plastic or ceramic, with scrapes.
129704
12/07/2012
AL
mouse
129594
12/03/2012
TN
129925
10/19/2012
AL
128280
09/18/2012
AL
black, round, shrivelled, and 1/4 of an inch.
127782
08/17/2012
MS
Brown, shaped like a finger, long stringy substance.
128306
07/11/2012
TN
black obj
127425
07/10/2012
AL
Green soft material
126731
06/05/2012
AL
pine needles
Hard, small, brown/gold colored, peanut
Brand Name
Product Description
FDA Product
Code
Margaret Holmes
Stringbeans
24 A E T 14
Campbell
Tomato Soup
38 A E I 27
Eight O'Clock
Coffee, Beans
31 A F T 01
Berryhill
Peanut, Butter
23 C H T 07
All Good
Peanut, Butter
23 C H T 07
Oven Fresh
Bread/Rolls/Buns, N.E.C.
03 A G T 99
Mediterranean Snacks
Vegetable Snacks (Other than Pulses), n.e.c., Baked
07 Q V T 99
Purity
Filled Milk, Butter Type Product
14 A D T 03
Margaret Holmes
24 T E T 13
126735
05/30/2012
AL
glass crystals/ struvite
Bear & Wolf Pink Salmon
Collard (Leaf & Stem Vegetable)
Salmon, Humpback, Aquaculture Harvested Fishery/Seafood
Products
126485
05/23/2012
TN
metal, 1/4 inch, brown
Healthy Life
Whole Wheat Bread/Rolls/Buns
03 A G T 13
126486
04/26/2012
LA
black specks, black debris
30 B G O 99
125960
04/23/2012
TN
Rodent
126522
04/12/2012
AL
black, like a hard raisin, but larger.
125822
04/12/2012
AL
Fecal Sample vial found in childs Easter Basket
Mega Toys
Food Related Item, N.E.C.
52 B Y Y 99
126526
04/11/2012
AL
Choking, throat scratched
Coca Cola
Soft Drink, Cola, Carbonated
29 B H T 50
125539
03/28/2012
MS
2 inch piece of glass
Polander
03/26/2012
AL
1" long white hairy substance
Chicken of the Sea
Orange, Jam, Jelly, Preserves, Marmalade, Butter and Candied
Salmon, Humpback, Aquaculture Harvested Fishery/Seafood
Products
20 J C T 06
125505
Tampa
Oysters, Cold Smoked, Shellfish
16 T E T 03
125461
03/23/2012
TN
1.5 inches, string, nylon or hair, plastic clear color
126574
03/07/2012
AL
slimey, mucous substance
126572
03/07/2012
LA
Silver splinter, 1/8 inches long
125083
03/05/2012
TN
125041
03/02/2012
TN
2" piece of wood, with torquoise and red paint
white or light flesh color,1" square, 1/2 centimeter thick, with hair
imbedded
124926
02/24/2012
MS
124920
02/24/2012
TN
124854
02/22/2012
AL
124792
02/17/2012
124573
02/07/2012
124507
16 X E N 03
Motts
Fruit Beverage Bases, Liquid, N.E.C.
Food Club
Fried Snack Foods, N.E.C.
07 B G T 99
Kelloggs
Rice Flakes,Puffs,Krispies,Loops Ready To Eat
05 A G T 03
16 X E T 03
Milo's
Tea, Instant Mix (with Lemon, Sugar, Etc.)
Coconut Secret
Coconut, Subtropical and Tropical Fruit, Dried or Paste
21 T V I 48
31 K G O 40
Kroger
Bran Flakes,Shredded and Other Forms Ready To Eat
05 A F T 06
Kellogg's
Mixed Cereal Flakes,Shredded and Other Forms Ready To Eat
05 A F T 05
2" diameter, chunk of meat like, brownish-green, moldy.
Del Monte
Stringbeans
24 E E T 14
Dark brown, 1" flat, layered, cardboard like.
Castleberry
Beef Stew
37 D E T 01
1 centimeter long piece of glass
Great Value Brand
Mixed Vegetables, N.E.C.
25 E C T 99
TN
Stringy Brown tissue, rodent embryo
International Delight
Imitation Milk, Fluid Cream Type Product
14 B Y T 02
AL
metal bolt
Arnett's
Other Bakery Products, N.E.C.
03 Y G T 99
02/01/2012
AL
5 pieces of glass
Breyers
Ice Cream, French Vanilla or Vanillin Flavored
13 A D Y 02
124263
01/12/2012
TN
piece of condom
Peter Pan
Nuts or Edible Seeds Not Mentioned Elsewhere, N.E.C.
23 Y C Y 99
123804
12/12/2011
TN
Claw/rodent nail
Progresso
123751
12/09/2011
TN
Consumer: appears to be rat feces
123718
12/03/2011
AL
cardboard
123610
11/21/2011
AL
In-shell peanuts in product
TN
glass pieces
123394
11/15/2011
Clam chowder/soup/stew/bisque, Mixed Fishery/Seafood Products 16 W E N 14
Quaker Oats
Oats, Whole Grain
02 A F T 03
Confucius Chicken Egg Roll
Egg Roll (Multiple Food Specialities, Side Dishes and Desserts)
37 B F T 06
Glory
Star Snacks
Stringbeans
24 A E E 14
Chocolate Covered Candy Pieces, with Nuts or Nut Products (not
Coconut)
34 C F T 04
123141
10/31/2011
TN
he believes it to be plastic or glass, approximately 1/2 long and 1/8
inch wide
Mayfield
Ice Cream, Regular, Not Vanilla or Vanillin Flavored
13 A F O 03
123227
10/28/2011
TN
oily product in water
Kroger
29 W H T 01
37 J C T 05
122922
10/20/2011
LA
appears to be tooth
Reese's
Bottled Water
Chocolate and Chocolate Covered Candy, with Nuts or Nut
Products, N.E.C. (not Coconut)
122927
10/19/2011
LA
possible male anatomy part
Crystal
Soy Sauce
122880
10/19/2011
AL
chard of plastic
Margaret Holmes
Mixed Vegetables, N.E.C.
25 E E N 99
122872
10/19/2011
LA
gelatin capsule
Valu Time
Mustard, Prepared
27 Y H T 05
122731
10/12/2011
AL
blue colored rubber
Sara Lee
Coffee Cake Without Custard or Cream Filling
03 R G T 05
34 C G T 99
122552
09/26/2011
MS
tweezers, metal, blue, approx. 4"
09/15/2011
AL
Green lump, size of quarter, hard, brittle
Lakeside
Cereal Preparations Not Elsewhere Mentioned, N.E.C.
Corn Grits, Brewers Enriched White or Yellow Corn Grits,Corn
Meal Mush, Quick or Instant Cooking
05 Y M T 99
122399
122335
09/12/2011
MS
3 cardboard pieces
Wylwood
Corn, (Vegetable)
24 A E E 60
122201
09/01/2011
TN
Special K
Pastry, Fruit or Jelly Filled, Without Custard or Cream Filling
03 R M T 35
122143
08/29/2011
TN
chunk, furry, size of quarter, stuck to and baked on bottom of bar
appears like a mouse hide, 3"-5" long, 1/2"-1" wide, brown, velvety
feel
122138
08/29/2011
AL
brown clump, size of thumbnail, smells 'gross,' bug parts in it
122025
08/22/2011
TN
appears like a woman's fingernail or half of a shell noodle
122014
08/22/2011
TN
Shrimp (2) and one apparent cantaloupe seed
122027
08/19/2011
TN
appears like a twig, 2" long
121968
08/18/2011
TN
like a bone with a joint, 2" long, ivory/yellow in color
122005
08/01/2011
TN
gooey, black with red tint
121713
07/28/2011
MS
blue plastic/rubber woven inside the bread
121609
07/21/2011
MS
Complainant: glass bits
121576
07/18/2011
TN
plastic, 1 " long, dull black, flat, width slightly more than a credit card,
width of fingernail
121468
07/12/2011
TN
metal blade, approx. 1", shape of checkmark. one serrated edge
121458
07/11/2011
TN
cylinder, approx. 1" long, solid, metal, gold
121446
07/08/2011
TN
clumpy white substance
AL
hard, size of dime, kind of flexible
121355
06/30/2011
Post
05 B F T 01
Frito Lay
Fried Snack Foods, N.E.C.
07 B G T 99
Zachary
Candy Specialties, N.E.C. (without Chocolate)
33 S G T 99
Food Lion
Baker's Corner
Cottage Cheese Low Fat(0.5-2.0% Milkfat)
12 A H O 62
Non-Standard Breads, Rolls, Buns, Etc Prepared Dry Mix Without
Milk or Egg
03 C M T 09
Kelloggs
Cereal Preparations Not Elsewhere Mentioned, N.E.C.
05 Y M T 99
Hampton Farms
Peanut, In Shell
23 A G T 07
Vitner's
Corn Chips, Fried
07 B G N 02
Nature's Own
Whole Wheat Bread/Rolls/Buns
03 A G T 13
Pillsbury
Cookie,Biscuit,Wafer Dough, N.E.C.
03 M Y C 99
Kirkland Signature
Chocolate Candy Pieces, with Nuts and Fruit
34 G H T 02
Folgers
Coffee, Ground
31 A H T 02
Hershey's
Candy Without Chocolate N.E.C.
33 Y G T 99
Woodchuck
Alcoholic Beverage, N.E.C.
32 Y C P 99
Chobani
Yogurt (Plain, Flavored or Fruit Added)
09 C H C 15
121349
06/30/2011
LA
black-looking, fingernail size object looks like the shell of a black bug
or black beetle
Jif
Peanut, Butter
23 C H T 07
121322
06/27/2011
AL
popcorn brittle / kettlecorn
Blue Bell
Ice Cream, N.E.C.
13 A F D 99
121259
06/23/2011
AL
three black pieces, approx. 2" long, not plastic, not cereal, possible
buildup of product on machine
Kellogg's
Cereal Preparations Not Elsewhere Mentioned, N.E.C.
05 Y M T 99
120884
06/01/2011
earring stud
Hostess
Sweet Rolls Without Custard or Cream Filling
03 R Y T 50
120865
05/31/2011
TN
rose thorn
Fun Size Mix
Candy Without Chocolate N.E.C.
33 Y G T 99
120819
05/27/2011
MS
white things?
Great Value
Peas
24 A Y B 51
120760
05/23/2011
AL
"mummified shrew"
Kellogg's
Kraft
Bran Flakes,Shredded and Other Forms Ready To Eat
05 A M T 06
Macaroni and Cheese (Multiple Food Specialities, Side Dishes and
Desserts)
37 B F T 11
120735
05/19/2011
AL
an "L" shaped wire approx 1 - 1 1/2 length.
120712
05/18/2011
TN
Dime size black object
Laura Lynn
Whole Wheat Bread/Rolls/Buns
120283
04/15/2011
LA
gray ankle & foot of rat
Starkist
Tuna (Albacore, Yellowfin, Bluefin, Skipjack, Etc.)
16 A E T 45
120108
04/07/2011
MS
capsules/pills
Coke Cola Company
29 B H Y 50
120097
04/07/2011
TN
brown torpedo shaped FO
Kroger
Soft Drink, Cola, Carbonated
Salmon (Humpback, Silver, King, Sockeye, Etc.), Cakes, Balls,
Etc.
119938
03/29/2011
AL
sliver of glass in product
Smucker's
Peach, Jam, Jelly, Preserves, Marmalade, Butter or Candied
21 J C T 13
119787
03/18/2011
TN
possible tooth
Carnation
Meal Replacements (Not labeled for treatment of disease)
41 E H T 99
119726
03/15/2011
TN
Deerpark
Water And Ice, N.E.C.
29 W H Y 99
119694
03/14/2011
TN
119630
03/10/2011
TN
119394
02/25/2011
TN
grasshopper
black objects, approx. 1 to 1 1/2" long, "like beef jerky strips but
thicker"
119387
02/18/2011
TN
Capsule, long, rubbery, white substance inside
119187
02/15/2011
TN
piece of wire or metal, approx. 4 cm long, shiny, silver
119180
02/15/2011
TN
Alleges employees put dirt and debris in product regularly
03 A G N 13
16 C E B 32
Vegetable & Vegetable Products Not Mentioned Elsewhere, N.E.C. 25 Y C I 99
118963
02/01/2011
TN
plastic or rubber string similar in shape to spaghetti, solid white,
approx. 10' long
118927
01/31/2011
TN
Wood, 1/2 - 3/4" long
Pictsweet
Spinach (Leaf & Stem Vegetable)
24 T G D 25
Lay's
Potato Chips,Fried
07 B G T 06
Clover Valley
Annie's Homegrown
Stringbeans
24 A E E 14
Macaroni and Cheese (Multiple Food Specialities, Side Dishes and
Desserts)
37 B F T 11
Pictsweet
24 - - 99
Dole
Lettuce, Head (e.g. Iceberg) (Leaf & Stem Vegetable)
39 Y G C 99
Nature's Own
Raisin Bread/Rolls/Buns
03 A G T 10
118965
01/28/2011
AL
solid chunk, dark, hairy, could be a mouse
118868
01/27/2011
LA
Nail, flat head, round body, black
118845
01/25/2011
MS
metal screw, approx. 1/2"-3/8" long, with washer
118855
01/24/2011
TN
mouse fetus in one bottle; 5 feet and a tail in another bottle
118746
01/19/2011
MS
Knife, 1 - 1 1/2" long, black with silver handle, blade has jagged edge
118744
01/19/2011
MS
Moldy mass, black, approx. 1 1/4" in diameter
118720
01/18/2011
AL
glass, size of fingernail
118665
01/14/2011
TN
head of mouse with eyes, teeth and hair
AL
white clumps that look and taste like grease
Palmetto Farm
Cheese And Cheese Products, Not Elsewhere Mentioned, N.E.C. 12 Y H O 99
King's
Bread/Rolls/Buns, N.E.C.
03 A G N 99
Great Value
Broccoli (Leaf & Stem Vegetable)
24 T G D 05
Pepsi
Kraft
Soft Drink, Cola, Carbonated
29 B H T 50
Prepared Dry Sweet Goods Mix Without Custard or Cream Filling
N.E.C.
03 S F T 99
Macaroni/Cheese (Package Contains Separate Components,
Require Mix/Cook)
37 C F T 11
Demet's
Chocolate Candy Pieces, with Nuts or Nut Products (not Coconut) 34 C G T 02
Pirouline
Allen's
Stringbeans
Great Value
Milk, Flavored, Low Fat
24 A E I 14
09 D G O 05
118647
01/13/2011
118593
01/11/2011
LA
calcified sodium (analysis by manufacturer)
118569
01/10/2011
TN
suture thread with knot and possible scab attached
118488
01/06/2011
TN
grisly thing with hair on it
118580
12/29/2010
TN
Phlegm-like substance
118491
12/15/2010
AL
Piece of bone? Or peanut stem?
Mars
118170
12/13/2010
TN
size of thumbnail, 1/16" thick, grayish, not plastic
Great Value
Rice, Plain (White or Polished) Processed (Packaged)
02 D Y T 02
118178
12/07/2010
TN
Complainant: plastic, white, 1/8", two pieces
Pillsbury
Sweet Goods Without Custard or Cream Filling, N.E.C.
03 R H T 99
Bruce's
Sweet Potato, with Sauce
25 N E T 12
Kroger
Cheese, Provolone
12 A G O 44
Frito Lay
Peanut, In Shell
23 A G T 07
Betty Crocker
Cake Prepared Dry Mix Without Custard or Cream Filling
03 S G T 01
Great Value
Strawberries (Berry)
20 A Y Y 14
Ingles
Milk, Plain, Low Fat
09 D H O 09
Chocolate Candy Pieces, with Nuts or Nut Products (not Coconut) 34 C F T 02
118041
12/06/2010
TN
rubber object like a cork, approx. 2" long, hole partially through from
one end
118000
12/03/2010
MS
needle
117971
12/02/2010
AL
slimy, stringy substance
117695
11/16/2010
MS
gelled object, like an omega fish oil capsule, yellow
117668
11/15/2010
TN
strands, 1/2" long, black, approx. 10 pieces
117629
11/10/2010
TN
Black on one side and around edges.
117826
11/09/2010
MS
piece of plastic sheeting or bag, plain, clear, size of fingernail
Hostess
Cake,Custard or Cream Filled
03 N M T 01
Taylor Farms
Spinach (Leaf & Stem Vegetable)
24 T G C 25
Gatorade
Soft Drink, Other Fruit Flavored, Noncarbonated
29 A G T 09
Capri Sun
Soft Drink, Mixed Fruit Flavored, Noncarbonated
29 A G T 04
Great Value
Soft Drinks and Waters Not Mentioned Elsewhere, N.E.C.
29 Y H T 99
Food Lion
Apple (Core Fruit Purees)
20 U H T 01
Ocean Spray
Apple, Core Fruit Juices or Concentrates
20 S H O 01
Jif
Peanut, Butter
23 C H T 07
Pictsweet
Turnip Greens (Leaf & Stem Vegetable)
24 T G D 27
117588
11/04/2010
MS
Rat / mouse part? Piece of skin has whiskers and hair on it.
117447
11/02/2010
LA
penny
117398
10/29/2010
MS
dead bird? mouse? chicken foot?
117418
10/26/2010
TN
brown sediment
117318
10/25/2010
AL
two sticks, 1" and 2" long, solid, not toothpicks
Betty Crocker
Cake Prepared Dry Mix Without Custard or Cream Filling
03 S G T 01
117283
10/19/2010
LA
chicken bone wrapped in plastic stuck between bottles in case
Dasani
Bottled Water
29 W H T 01
Big Red
Soft Drink, Imitation Fruit Flavored, Carbonated
Chocolate Covered Candy Bar, with Nuts or Nut Products (not
Coconut)
29 B E T 06
Elmer
Cedar Canyon
Soft Drinks and Waters Not Mentioned Elsewhere, N.E.C.
29 Y H T 99
117181
10/18/2010
AL
Complainant: "glob of solid white center with black horseshoe shape"
117030
10/08/2010
LA
Glass, as long as a fingernail, clear
117351
10/06/2010
TN
"lint," dark, fuzzy, less than 1 tsp. broken apart
116845
09/27/2010
LA
Tooth? Hardened sugar?
116663
09/20/2010
AL
cylinder, round, hole in middle, broken off of something
116578
09/16/2010
AL
cartilage? Pliable and chewy.
116580
09/14/2010
AL
glove tips
116494
09/10/2010
TN
116485
09/10/2010
AL
Hard sugar? Plastic? Rock? Leavening agent?
Complainant: "Looks like an eyeball" Manufacturer: agricultural
debris.
116481
09/10/2010
LA
Plastic shard with broken bolt in it
AL
Stick pin with flat head, rusted
116479
09/10/2010
Quaker
Mexene
34 C G T 03
Oatmeal, Regular, Fruit or Spice Added, Quick or Instant Cooking 05 B F T 02
Capsicums (Cayenne Chili, Hot Peppers), Ground, Cracked
(Spice)
28 B G H 08
Betty Crocker
Cake Prepared Dry Mix Without Custard or Cream Filling
Winn Dixie
Bread, Rolls, Buns, Etc N.E.C. Heat/Serve
03 S G T 01
03 D G T 99
Kroger
Toll House Plain Cookies,Biscuits and Wafers
03 H G T 04
Peanut Patch
Peanut, In Shell
23 A E T 07
Lay's
Potato Chips,Fried
07 B G T 06
Blue Plate
Mayonnaise
27 A H N 02
116360
09/07/2010
TN
"Rotten pickle" (most likely) or "petrified mouse" unlikely
Baker's & Chef's
Cucumbers (Fruit Used as Vegetable)
24 F C I 20
TN
Metal shavings, 3 pieces, 1 is 1" long and 2 are smaller.
Purity
Ice Cream, N.E.C.
13 A F O 99
116274
08/31/2010
116267
08/31/2010
AL
flexible object, appears to be a part of a pulley or belt
116200
08/30/2010
TN
Little bits like bugs or rodent parts?
115818
08/09/2010
TN
115756
08/04/2010
115524
07/20/2010
115400
07/13/2010
115148
115022
Zatarain's
Rice, Enriched Processed (Packaged)
02 D G T 03
Betty Crocker
Cake Prepared Dry Mix Without Custard or Cream Filling
03 S G T 01
sting like fishing line, 8" long, strong, clear
Post
Oat Flakes, Rolled Oats,Puffs,Krispies,Loops Ready To Eat
05 A G T 02
TN
Two wires, 3/4" long and a little black thing
Wrigley's
Chewing Gum (without Chocolate)
33 U F T 02
TN
Looks like "piece of fatty tissue."
Pepsi
Soft Drink, Cola, Carbonated
29 B H T 50
FL
Fleshy object "size of clam" with white edges.
Clamato Juice
24 J H T 50
06/23/2010
LA
Complainant: fingernail. Manufacturer: piece of apple core.
[store label]
Tomatoes, Juice
Pies (Fruit, Pumpkin, and Pecan, Etc) and Puddings Without
Custard or Cream Filling
06/18/2010
TN
Grass? String? Dead cricket?
Coca Cola
Soft Drink, Cola, Carbonated
29 B H T 50
114835
06/02/2010
MS
Plastic piece, 12" long X 2" diameter, white covered in grease.
114659
05/14/2010
TN
Bandaid, medium size, possible blood on it.
114426
05/06/2010
LA
strings like sewing thread, white, one 9" and one 3"
114277
04/27/2010
MS
Gristle, white, size of nickel, no jagged edges, not plastic
114332
04/21/2010
TN
Fingertip of latex glove
03 R Y T 40
Tostitos
Corn Chips, Fried
07 B G T 02
Pepperidge Farm
Flavored or Party Crackers
03 F F T 02
Dr Pepper
Soft Drink, Cola, Carbonated
29 B E T 50
Leseuer
Peas
24 A B I 51
Walgreens
Bottled Water
29 W H T 01
Jujyfruits
Gel Cups, Fruit Flavored
33 M Y T 01
Chicken of the Sea
Tuna (Albacore, Yellowfin, Bluefin, Skipjack, Etc.)
16 A E T 45
114210
04/21/2010
TN
complainant: possible tooth; doctor: not a tooth
114060
04/14/2010
TN
Fish bones and scales
114046
04/13/2010
AL
Like "pig stomach" with green mold on it.
113976
04/06/2010
MS
Razor blade wrapped in chewed gum.
Brach's
Tomato Sauce (with Other Ingredients)
37 J H N 08
Jellied Candy, Soft (Jelly Beans, Gum Drops, Etc.), without Nuts
and Fruit (without Chocolate)
33 L G T 07
113929
04/05/2010
LA
Complainant: Snake skin, black & brown specks
Quaker
23 A A Y 99
113889
04/02/2010
LA
Complainant: glass, with some larger shards and a greater amount of
small grains of glass.
113881
03/31/2010
LA
some sort of growth in product, looks like a "chicken brain."
Ragu
Ginger Evans
Icing and Icing Mixes With Chocolate
03 U H B 02
Flavorite
Soy Sauce
37 J C Y 05
Value Time
Peanut, Butter
23 C H B 07
113787
03/30/2010
TN
metal shaving, 1/2" long by 1 mm wide, silver
113760
03/29/2010
TN
Rubber pieces (6), soft, used to be blue but turning white from water,
could be from a glove?
113731
03/26/2010
TN
black, hard, 3" X 4"
113567
03/19/2010
TN
1/2 piece of porcelain
113553
03/18/2010
MS
3" piece of glass
113512
03/17/2010
TN
1/8-1/4 inch needle
113275
03/12/2010
TN
Complainant: capsule, red, pliable. Manufacturer: gelatin-like
substance similar to a fruit snack
Ocean Spray
113087
03/09/2010
AL
Glass shard, 1" X 1/8", clear
Glory Foods
Turnip (Root & Tuber Vegetable)
113764
03/08/2010
TN
Plastic piece
Girl Scouts
Creme Filled/Iced Cookie,Biscuit,Wafer
03 J G T 10
Girl Scout Cookies
Mixed Cookie,Biscuit,Wafer Dough
03 M Y T 07
Sam's Choice
Bottled Water
29 W H B 01
Kellogg's
Corn Flakes,Puffs,Krispies,Loops Ready To Eat
05 A G T 01
Great Value
Ice Cream, Regular, Not Vanilla or Vanillin Flavored
13 A F O 03
Classico
White Sauce
37 J C E 09
Bramley's
Apple, Jam, Jelly, Preserves, Marmalade, Butter and Candied
20 R C E 01
Tangerine
(Citrus)
20 G H T 09
25 J E I 14
113088
03/08/2010
TN
Glass shard, 1/2 cm X 1/4 cm, cloudy in color
112897
03/05/2010
WA
Clump of meat, cheese and noodle melded together.
Barilla
Sauces, n.e.c.
37 J C Y 99
112699
03/03/2010
AL
glass, 1/4" long X 1/8" wide
Betty Crocker
03 M G T 07
112619
03/02/2010
TN
consumer thinks a lizard claw, but possible root from plant
Clover Valley
Mixed Cookie,Biscuit,Wafer Dough
Chocolate and Chocolate Covered Candy, with Nuts and Fruit,
N.E.C.
112578
03/01/2010
TN
Bolt, brass, 1/4-1/2" long
Lindsay
Olives, Green (Purees)
112018
02/23/2010
MS
pill, purple, identified by poison control as Norvasc
BIG K
Soft Drink, Cola, Carbonated
29 B H T 50
110036
01/27/2010
AL
cardboard roll similar to masking tape roll
General Mills
Baked Snack Food, N.E.C.
07 A G T 99
34 G Y Y 99
21 I C F 11
109480
01/22/2010
MS
Glass: 1" X 1/4", looks like rim or screw part of glass, color of dirt
DelMonte
Stringbeans
24 A E I 14
Sponge: pink, 1" X 1/2" with cereal baked into it
Kellogg's
Rice Flakes,Puffs,Krispies,Loops Ready To Eat
05 A G T 03
109616
01/21/2010
TN
109159
01/21/2010
TN
Metal, 1/8" X 3/4", oval shaped, same color as inside of can
109076
01/19/2010
AL
Plastic pieces, quantity 5, largest is 1/4" X 1/4", white
109156
01/15/2010
TN
Pill, capsule, white with fine white powder inside
108763
01/12/2010
AL
Metal plate like machine ID plate
108566
01/12/2010
MS
Tooth: 1/8", beige/white/yellowish
108124
01/05/2010
AL
Red substance: could be blood or icing
TN
Mud? Feces? one ball about 1/2" round and several smaller flakes
on salad contents.
Fresh Express
Leaf & Stem Vegetables, N.E.C.
24 T G C 99
Campbell's
Vegetable Beef Soup
38 A E Y 04
107477
12/22/2009
Starkist
Tuna (Albacore, Yellowfin, Bluefin, Skipjack, Etc.)
16 A E E 45
General Mills
Cereal Preparations Not Elsewhere Mentioned, N.E.C.
05 Y M T 99
Kroger
Cottage Cheese Low Fat(0.5-2.0% Milkfat)
12 A H Y 62
Glory Foods
Stringbeans
24 A E I 14
Chester's
Food World
Snack Foods Not Elsewhere Mentioned, N.E.C.
07 Y G T 99
Muffin (Blueberry, Etc.) Dough or Batter Without Custard or Cream
Filling
03 T G B 20
107481
12/21/2009
TN
Pieces of wood 1" and 1" and 1/2" and 3/4" and assorted slivers
107639
12/15/2009
MS
Complainant: "white stuff settled to the bottom"
Coca Cola
Soft Drink, Cola, Carbonated
29 B H Y 50
107497
12/15/2009
AL
Glass bits
Mt Olive
Cucumbers (Fruit Used as Vegetable)
24 F C P 20
106541
12/07/2009
AL
Black object stuck to inside of bottle
Ruby Kist
106039
12/02/2009
TN
metal shavings: specks and curved pieces like from a spring
Lifesavers
106437
11/20/2009
TN
Plastic piece, 1/2" long X 1/4" wide, same size as nose pad on glasses
Popeye's
Spinach (Leaf & Stem Vegetable)
24 T E I 25
Kellogg's
Cereal Preparations Not Elsewhere Mentioned, N.E.C.
05 Y M T 99
Duncan Hines
Cake Prepared Dry Mix Without Custard or Cream Filling
03 S G T 01
Coca Cola
Soft Drink, Cola, Carbonated
29 B E Y 50
20 S H O 01
Candy Bar or Pieces (not Caramel or Fondant), Soft, without Nuts
and Fruit (without Chocolate)
33 L G T 05
106198
11/20/2009
AL
metal: 1.5" long, cylindrical, bent in 'S' shape, rusty, looks as if cut or
bent in machinery
105183
11/19/2009
MS
Possible fish bone, 1 1/2" long, whitish in color
104739
11/16/2009
AL
pill capsule, yellow, black and red
103835
11/09/2009
TN
Round and solid like a marble
Mars
Chocolate Covered Candy Pieces, with Nuts and Fruit
34 G F T 04
103064
10/30/2009
AL
Complainant: solid substance, hairy, various sizes
Milo's
Tea, Liquid
31 K H C 20
103056
10/30/2009
AL
Latex glove, purple, wadded up, slightly shrunken
Golden Flake
Potato Chips,Fried
07 B G T 06
103315
10/29/2009
LA
Complainant: fist size, black, round, like a raisin
Planter's
Nuts or Edible Seeds Not Mentioned Elsewhere, N.E.C.
23 Y E T 99
102643
10/27/2009
MS
Skin from foot of mouse
Great Value
Cereal Confection (without Chocolate)
33 S G T 04
Combos
Pretzels,Baked
07 A G T 07
LeSeuer
Peas
24 E E Y 51
Morning Delight
Biscuits
03 A Y C 03
102575
10/26/2009
TN
Fabric/stringy material like rat's nest, looks like carpet fuzz, pellets
inside it, not mold, smells
102338
10/23/2009
TN
Vine or pod, has fuzz and a tail, 1/4" long
101457
10/14/2009
TN
Consumer: Possible glass bits
99322
09/24/2009
TN
Sticks, 2, brown like toothpick color, 1/4" L X 1/8" thick
Quaker
99356
09/23/2009
AL
oblong, almost black, size of small chocolate donut, soft
Frito Lay
99299
09/18/2009
TN
Particles, red, possibly plastic bits, approx. 5 pieces apparent
99077
09/18/2009
MS
Black, rubbery, soft, approx. 1/2" to 1", 2-3 pieces
99078
09/16/2009
TN
Glob, like gum, chewed, pink
98709
09/11/2009
MS
Slimy, black/brown, size of half dollar
98707
09/11/2009
TN
Plastic, 1 3/8" X 3/4", shiny black, sort of soft
98444
09/09/2009
TN
Foot, bird, mouse or rat, w/ankle joint & 4 protruding bones
99595
09/08/2009
TN
Possible skin, 2 1/2" long, flat,
98197
09/08/2009
TN
Appears to be a small bone witha tiny claw on one end.
98239
09/02/2009
AL
97731
09/02/2009
TN
Like skin, 3" X 3/4", bowtie shape,
fibrous substance like cloth, 5-6" long X 1 - 1 1/2" wide, tapered at the
ends.
Oatmeal, Regular, Fruit or Spice Added, Quick or Instant Cooking 05 B F T 02
Corn Chips, Fried
07 B G T 02
Lay's
Potato Chips,Fried
07 B G B 06
Kroger
23 C H B 07
Kroger
Water And Ice, N.E.C.
29 W H B 99
Snapple
Tea, Liquid
31 K C C 20
Great Value
Coffee, Instant
31 A H B 03
Cereal Preparations Not Elsewhere Mentioned, N.E.C.
05 Y M T 99
Arizona Tea
Tea, Liquid
31 K C C 20
Kroger
Olives, Black, (Pit Fruit)
21 G E Y 10
Tina's
Great Value
37 S G D 99
Kroger
23 C H B 07
97730
08/20/2009
TN
fingernail
96207
08/17/2009
AL
Possible band-aid
96124
08/11/2009
TN
needle, approx. 1 1/2 - 2 " long, shiny, metal, with eye
94968
08/06/2009
TN
Glass, shards, numerous, biggest piece 1" long X 1/4" wide
94966
08/06/2009
TN
napkin, full size, white, paper, all in one piece
94964
08/06/2009
AL
glass, white, thick like windshield glass, at least 15 pieces.
94884
08/06/2009
TN
94848
07/31/2009
Southern Home
Cookie,Biscuit,Wafer Dough, N.E.C.
03 M G T 99
Fritos
07 B G B 02
Great Value
16 A E Y 45
Starbucks
31 A C O 99
Kroger
20 K H C 06
Food Club
24 C E Y 10
Tightly woven gauze, 7" long X 3/8" thick, covered w/ mucous like
substance, containing dried blood
Kroger
20 N C B 01
AL
Possible worm, round, size of nickel with 12 tentacles around top
Publix
Stringbeans
24 E E I 14
94567
07/31/2009
LA
soft, dark brown, like ear lobe of animal, measures 1" long X 3/4" wide
X 1/8" thick.
94168
07/31/2009
AL
slimy, like clump of hair, sticky
92790
07/17/2009
MS
red dot, round, soft, stuck to side of glass and floated on top of milk
92972
07/10/2009
AL
Slime, brownish, thin, pieces floating, approx. 1 tblsp
92447
07/10/2009
MS
Like lint or grass or moss in a pool; not hair; dime size
Cool Twisted
Raspberry, Red, Berry Juice or Concentrates
Chicken of the Sea
Tuna (Albacore, Yellowfin, Bluefin, Skipjack, Etc.)
16 A E Y 45
Great Value
Mixed Vegetables, Juice or Drink, N.E.C.
25 G H Y 99
Dirty Tony's
21 K C Y 09
Red Diamond
31 K G C 20
Naturally Preferred
09 D D S 09
Winn Dixie
29 W H B 01
20 D H Y 13
91112
06/26/2009
AL
Needle, 3 1/2" - 4 1/2", flexible, nylon wire craft needle, large eye
approx. 1/2"
90827
06/26/2009
AL
Glove, pieces look like 2-3 fingertips, white with green tips.
90673
06/25/2009
TN
Flakes, darker gray, 1/4 cm in size,
Food Club
Milk and milk products, lactose reduced
09 C Y O 27
TN
Duct tape with face drawn on in marker placed on cardboard tray that
product sits on.
Little Debbie
Cake,Custard or Cream Filled
03 N G T 01
AL
Clumps; spherical; size of big pea or small marble, 1/2" X 3/8", chunks
of other items inside.
Kraft
90612
90533
06/24/2009
06/24/2009
Cheese And Cheese Products, Not Elsewhere Mentioned, N.E.C. 12 Y H C 99
90512
06/24/2009
LA
Plastic pieces, 1/2" X 1/4", white on inside, burnt piece with scorch
mark on it from a rod or pipe.
90401
06/23/2009
TN
Glass: at least 2 pieces, one about size of small fingernail.
90452
06/22/2009
LA
Plastic strip 6" X 1"
Savoie's
Crustaceans, N.E.C.
16 J M Y 99
91162
06/19/2009
TN
Possible tooth
Mama Cozzi
Sandwiches, Other than Seafood, N.E.C.
37 S G C 99
89472
06/16/2009
AL
Metal: smaller than a chocolate chip, blackish in color.
Family Pantry
Toll House Plain Cookies,Biscuits and Wafers
03 H G T 04
89436
06/15/2009
TN
Pictsweet
Mixed Vegetables, N.E.C.
25 E G Y 99
89319
06/11/2009
LA
Wooden stick: 4 1/2" X 1/2"
Yellowish white w dark red in center, pliable, 3/4" X 1/4-3/8", "cut
gristle"
Best Yet
Yogurt (Plain, Flavored or Fruit Added), Low Fat
09 D H Y 15
Food Club
Winn Dixie
Country Charm
Ice Cream, N.E.C.
13 A H D 99
Edy's
Ice Cream, Regular, Not Vanilla or Vanillin Flavored
13 A Y Y 03
89317
06/08/2009
TN
glass: fine grains, shiny, hard, edges rounded, numerous pieces that
would fit on a tablespoon.
87526
05/28/2009
LA
Fingernail, 1/8"long X 1/2" wide
87530
05/27/2009
AL
plastic; texture of cellophane; thinner than the plastic around the bread
Nature's Own
Whole Wheat Bread/Rolls/Buns
03 A G T 13
87034
05/20/2009
AL
Ocean Spray
Cranberry Juice, Berry Juice or Concentrates
20 D H T 04
Southern Belle
Milk, Plain, Low Fat
09 D H O 09
Vine Fruit, Juices or Concentrates, N.E.C.
22 D H Y 99
Mushrooms and Other Fungi Products, Pieces and Stems, Sliced,
N.E.C.
25 Q E Y 99
86959
05/19/2009
TN
Glove, possibly latex, palm-sized, and bits
Pill, 1" long, off-white/not translucent, similar to fish oil capsule but
bigger.
86952
05/15/2009
MS
Razor blade like from box cutter, 2 1/2"-3" long
Pringles
Potato Chips,Baked
07 A Y T 06
85972
05/12/2009
LA
Glass or plastic shard, clear, 1/2" long, like a long pinky fingernail
Pillsbury
Cookie,Biscuit,Wafer Dough, N.E.C.
03 M M T 99
85952
05/10/2009
MS
Clear looking blob [like pleghm] about size of quarter but oblong
shaped. See Description.
Great Value
Chocolate Syrup (except Chocolate Candy and Chocolate
Beverage Base)
34 B H T 06
87063
05/08/2009
AL
Fibrous like string, covered with mucous-like substance
86673
05/08/2009
TN
Steel nail, black, approx. 1" long
Capri Sun
Mixed Fruit, Juices or Concentrates N.E.C.,
21 D Y T 99
Suruchi
Fried Snack Foods, N.E.C.
91166
05/06/2009
TN
Wood
07 B G T 99
ValuTime
Stringbeans
86034
04/30/2009
MS
syringe, 3-6" long, clear with black rubber piece
24 A E I 14
Looza
Currant Juice, Berry Juice or Concentrates
20 D H T 05
84874
04/30/2009
AL
Looks like half of a tooth, not a front tooth and not a molar.
86593
04/27/2009
TN
light brown, resembles feces in appearance and smell.
Kellogg's
Corn Flakes,Puffs,Krispies,Loops Ready To Eat
05 A M T 01
84774
04/27/2009
MS
small pieces of ground glass
Riceland
PictSweet
Dr. Pepper
Parade
Soft Drink, Cola, Carbonated
29 B E T 50
Other Fruit and Fruit Products, Jam, Jelly, Preserves, Marmalade,
Butter or Candied, N.E.C.
22 J C T 99
86613
04/24/2009
MS
Appears as clump of rice and what appears to be rodent excrets. 3/4"
dia. X 1/4" deep.
85472
04/23/2009
TN
dead rodent approx. 4-5" long
Beans, N.E.C. (Vegetable)
24 A G D 99
Kirkland
Toll House Prepared Dry Cookie Mix With Milk or Egg
03 K G T 04
Rice, Enriched Processed (Packaged)
02 D G T 03
85392
04/22/2009
AL
84281
04/20/2009
MS
see Complaint Description.
clear, 1" long, one piece similar to an "ice berg tip" the other "like a
tooth."
Kellogg's
Rice Flakes,Puffs,Krispies,Loops Ready To Eat
05 A M T 03
84142
04/17/2009
TN
FO. resembles animal bone approx. 3/16" x 1.25"
Planters
Peanut, Shelled
23 B E T 07
83694
04/17/2009
TN
appears to be piece of a gloveand "blue crystals"
Coca Cola
84094
04/15/2009
TN
Resembles onyx in color and looks like a piece of glass or plastic.
Whitman's
84052
04/15/2009
TN
83732
04/11/2009
Slim Fast
TN
Black, "gritty," different in shape and size but approx. 1/2" X3/4" to 1" X
11/4."
Soft Drink, Cola, Carbonated
29 B H T 50
Mixed or Assorted Chocolate Candies (Bars, Boxes, Loose Form),
with Nuts and Fruit
34 G Y T 07
Chocolate Dairy Mix
34 H Y T 02
Tostitos
Corn Chips, Fried
07 B G T 02
Fritos
Corn Chips, Fried
07 B G T 02
83614
04/10/2009
TN
Black, irregular-shaped object, approx. 1.5" in dia.
83576
04/10/2009
TN
brown and black, looks like a piece of meat, about 1" X 1"
JFG
Mayonnaise
27 A H T 02
82577
04/03/2009
AL
large, translucent brown capsule
General Mills
Rice Flakes,Puffs,Krispies,Loops Ready To Eat
05 A G T 03
81625
03/27/2009
AL
small piece of wood approx size of matchstick
Great Value
Chocolate and Cocoa, N.E.C.
34 B F T 99
82254
03/26/2009
AL
Piece of clear glass, approx. 3/4" sq.
Valu Time
Maraschino Cherry (Pit Fruit)
21 G C T 04
81223
03/17/2009
LA
Piece of worn wood 1/4" x 1.25"
Del Monte
Spinach (Leaf & Stem Vegetable)
24 T E E 25
81043
03/13/2009
TN
Small pieces of thin glass, "like a light bulb".
Nature's Crunch
Bran Flakes,Shredded and Other Forms Ready To Eat
05 A G T 06
81042
03/13/2009
AL
Whitish, milky substance floating inproduct
Sunkist
Soft Drink, Core Fruit Flavored, Carbonated
29 B H T 03
80221
03/11/2009
MS
Hard, white objs. in prod. , and stuck to side of can
Great Value
Milk, Concentrated, Evaporated, Condensed, Non Fat
09 E E O 03
80741
03/06/2009
TN
Foreighn objects appear same color as beverage and approx. 1/2" dia.
Hydroxy Cut
Noncarbonated Soft Drink, N.E.C.
29 A H T 99
80375
03/06/2009
TN
Brownish-black dust-like material observed floating in product.
Body Tonics
Soft Drink, Berry Fruit Flavored, Noncarbonated
29 A H T 01
80219
03/04/2009
MS
F.O. approx. 1" x 1/2", soft, brown, and numerous small objs. in prod.
Clover Valley
Soft Drink, Cola, Carbonated
29 B H T 50
79376
03/04/2009
TN
Soft, reddish-colored object, resembling "placental" material
Great Value
Chicken Broth, Plain (Meat and/or Vegetable Stock)
38 M Y E 11
80218
03/03/2009
AL
Mold-covered cylindrical objects approx. 1/4" x 2"
Tostitos
Corn Chips, Fried
07 B G T 02
79625
03/02/2009
MS
Small green pellet-shaped objs., approx. 1/4" w x 1/2" long
North American Salt company
Salt (Table Salt) N.E.C.
28 S F T 99
79184
03/02/2009
LA
Object resembles a piece of snake skin approx. 1" x 1/2"
Food Club
Stringbeans
24 A G D 14
78403
02/25/2009
AL
Hard mint-tasting substance - chewed gum?
03 T H T 02
78401
02/25/2009
TN
F.O. approx. 1/3" x 1" - capsule?
78396
02/25/2009
LA
Capsule (?) approx. 1/2" x 1"
77610
02/23/2009
MS
Brownish-gray hard obj. found in 2 slices of bread. Approx. size of a
quarter.
WalMart
Cakes, filled (other than fruit or jelly)
Mountain Dew
Soft Drink, Mixed Fruit Flavored, Carbonated
29 B H T 04
Sunsweet
Prunes (Dried Plums), Juice, Pit Fruit Juices or Concentrates
21 K H T 15
Natures Own
Whole Wheat Bread/Rolls/Buns
03 A G T 13
77516
02/13/2009
MS
Object appears as a large, brown, slimy leaf. Appears to have insect
larva attached.
77472
02/12/2009
TN
HARD, SUGAR-COATED OBJ., APPROX. 3/4" SQ. X 1/2" THICK
77369
02/10/2009
MS
Small pieces of clear, hard material: glass?
77365
02/10/2009
TN
Piece ou U-shaped metal approx. 3/4" x 1/8"
77346
02/10/2009
TN
Piece of steel approx. 1" x 1.5", appears to be box cutter blade.
77293
02/10/2009
MS
Crunchy material, small sliver of plastic or glass
77230
02/10/2009
TN
Hard, white subst., approx. 3/8" x 1/4" x 3/16"
76333
02/05/2009
TN
Possible animal embryo approx. 2" x 2"
76313
02/03/2009
AL
Sudafed tablet
Skittles
74140
01/28/2009
TN
Cigarette butt
Beaver Street Fisheries
Mixed Fishery/Seafood Products, N.E.C.
16 W G T 99
74134
01/23/2009
TN
Small, black particles in product.
Shonfeld's
Cane Sugar (Sucrose)
36 A C T 03
72335
01/12/2009
TN
Predominantly green subst. appearing like a piece of meat w/ fat
attached. Subst. covers entire top
71812
01/07/2009
LA
Appears to be a piece of animal bone 1/8" x 1"
71573
01/06/2009
TN
piece of dark brown corregated cardboard in product
Yahoo
Kelloggs
Parade
Soft Drink, Milk Based (Chocolate Flavored, Etc.), Noncarbonated 29 A C T 70
Wheat Flakes,Puffs,Krispies,Loops,Shredded,Wheat Germ Ready
To Eat
05 A G T 04
Grape, Jam, Jelly, Preserves, Marmalade, Butter and Candied
20 C C N 09
Krogers
Lettuce, Head (e.g. Iceberg) (Leaf & Stem Vegetable)
24 T G C 31
General Mills
Mixed Cereal Flakes,Shredded and Other Forms Ready To Eat
05 A G T 05
Great Value
Fruit Filled Filled/Iced Cookies,Biscuits and Wafers
03 J G T 06
Krogers
Butterscotch Pudding (Pie Filling) Mix (Not Custard)
35 D G T 02
Great Value
Chicken Broth, Plain (Meat and/or Vegetable Stock)
38 M Y E 11
Flavored Candy, Hard (Live Savers, Etc.), without Nuts and Fruit
(without Chocolate)
33 E G T 06
Bush's
Pinto Bean
24 E E E 11
Winn Dixie
Spinach (Leaf & Stem Vegetable)
24 T G D 25
Chex
Baked Snack Food, N.E.C.
07 A G T 99