San Gennaro Sundried Tomato Polenta Recalled for Unapproved Packaging Ink
San Gennaro Foods is recalling Sundried Tomato Polenta because date coding ink was printed directly on the food contact surface of the packaging.
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 indicates a remote probability of adverse health consequences. The hazard involves unapproved ink on the food contact surface, which is a labeling/packaging issue rather than a high-risk pathogen or structural defect.
Plain-English summary
San Gennaro Foods, Inc. is recalling specific packages of Sundried Tomato Polenta, including 12/24 oz, 12/18 oz, and Canadian 12/24 oz varieties. The recall involves pre-cooked, ready-to-heat-and-serve polenta products with specific UPCs and date codes listed in the official notice.
The reason for the recall is that date coding ink was printed directly on the food contact surface of the packaging, allowing the ink to be in direct contact with the product. The ink used is not approved for food use. The affected products were distributed in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Canada.
Consumers who have purchased these products should check their packages for the specific UPCs and date codes listed in the recall notice. If the product matches the recalled items, consumers should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Sundried Tomato Polenta, San Gennaro brand, Pre-cooked Ready to Heat & Serve, 12/24 oz packages, UPC# 7-62676-12401-4 Sundried Tomato Polenta, San Gennaro brand, Pre-cooked Ready to Heat & Serve, 12/18 oz packages, UPC# 7-62676-15001-3 Sundried Tomato Polenta, San Gennaro C
- Manufacturer
- San Gennaro Foods, Inc
- Category
- Food — Prepared Foods
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 (9)
- 12/24oz codes: 012518
- 022118
- 032018
- 051418
- 062718. 12/18oz codes: 012218
- 040218
- 042518
- 052918. 12/24oz Canadian codes: 18FE14
- 2018MR20.
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 14 recalled by San Gennaro 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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