The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0060-2015·Announced 2014-10-29

Michael Foods Recalls Papetti's Scrambled Eggs for Microbial Contamination

Michael Foods is recalling Papetti's Table Ready scrambled eggs due to potential contamination with a spoilage microorganism. The product was distributed nationwide.

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 II and involves a spoilage microorganism, which typically results in temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or is a low-risk contamination issue.

Plain-English summary

Michael Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Papetti's Table Ready Refrigerated pre-cooked scrambled eggs with butter flavor. The recall is being conducted because the product may be contaminated with a spoilage microorganism. The affected product is packaged in 12-1.85 pound bags with a net weight of 22.2 lbs (10.06 kg) and carries the UPC code 1 07 46025 85877 2.

The recall covers specific lot numbers with expiration dates ranging from August 28, 2014, to November 18, 2014. Specifically, the affected lots are 4156L-4184L (exp. 8/28-9/25/2014), 4188L-4234L (exp. 9/29-11/14/2014), 4237L (exp. 11/17/2014), and 4238L (exp. 11/18/2014). The product was distributed nationwide, but no product was distributed to foreign or U.S. government military and/or civilian units.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lots should check their refrigerators for the product and verify the lot numbers and expiration dates. If the product matches the recalled lots, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall, indicating a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Papetti's Table Ready Refrigerated pre-cooked scrambled eggs with butter flavor. Keep refrigerated 33 - 40 degrees F. Packaged in 12- 1.85 pound bags with Net Wt. 22.2 lbs (10.06 kg). Product code: 46025-85877. UPC Code: 1 07 46025 85877 2.
Manufacturer
Michael Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
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 (4)

  • Lot Nos. with exp. date: Lots 4156L-4184L with exp. dates 8/28-9/25/2014
  • Lots 4188L-4234L with exp. dates 9/29-11/14/2014
  • Lot 4237L with exp. date 11/17/2014
  • and Lot 4238L with exp. date 11/18/2014

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Michael Foods, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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