Giorgio Foods Recalls Wheat Cheese Calzones Due to Metal Contamination
Giorgio Foods Inc. is recalling bulk-packed Wheat Cheese Calzones due to potential metal contamination. The product was manufactured for the National School Lunch Program.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. According to the rubric, FDA Class II recalls with potential for significant injury (metal contamination) are categorized as Severe (Score 4), as they are not Class I but involve a hazard that could cause serious adverse health consequences.
Plain-English summary
Giorgio Foods Inc. is recalling 127 cases of bulk-packed Wheat Cheese Calzones (48 servings, 15.00 lbs) due to potential metal contamination. The product, identified as Product 8512 Lot 14086, was manufactured on March 27, 2014, and has a best-by date of March 27, 2015. It was distributed in Missouri and Pennsylvania.
The recalled calzones were manufactured for the National School Lunch Program. The recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating a situation that may cause temporary or medically reversible health adverse effects, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
Consumers who have purchased this specific product should stop using it and contact Giorgio Foods Inc. for further instructions. The product is distributed by Giorgio Foods, Inc., located in Temple, PA.
The recalled product
- Product
- Bulk packed Wheat Cheese Calzone 48 Servings KEEP FROZEN NET WEIGHT 15.00 lbs Inspected By The U.S. Dept of Agriculture Distributed by: Giorgio Foods, Inc., PO Box 96, Temple, PA 19560 Manufactured 3/27/2014 Best by 3/27/2015 Product 8512 Lot 14086
- Manufacturer
- Giorgio Foods Inc
- Category
- Food — Frozen Prepared Foods
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 127
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)
- Best by 3/27/2015 Product 8512 Lot 14086
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