Maple Hill Creamery Recalls Fresh Mozzarella Due to Visible Spoilage
Maple Hill Creamery is recalling Fiore Di Latte Fresh Mozzarella because the product showed visible spoilage before the end of its shelf life.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 1/5 (Low).
Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which by definition is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is limited to visible spoilage, which aligns with the 'Low' severity criteria for cosmetic or minor defects.
Plain-English summary
Maple Hill Creamery, LLC is recalling 78 cases of Fiore Di Latte Fresh Mozzarella, 8-oz. (227g) units. The recall was initiated because the product exhibited visible spoilage before the end of its stated shelf life.
The affected product is identified by the UPC 855088005474 and a code date of 12/3/2017. The recall quantity consists of 78 cases, with 12 units in each case.
The product was distributed in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Consumers who have this product should check for visible signs of spoilage and discard the product if it is present.
The recalled product
- Product
- Maple Hill Creamery, Fiore Di Latte Fresh Mozzarella; 8-oz. (227g); UPC: 855088005474
- Manufacturer
- Maple Hill Creamery, LLC
- Category
- Food — Dairy
- 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 (1)
- 12/3/2017
Distribution
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