The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0482-2016·Announced 2016-01-20

Garden Harvest Recalls Herbert's Chow-Chow for Unlicensed Acidified Food Production

Garden Harvest is recalling 156 cases of Herbert's chow-chow because the firm was manufacturing acidified foods without a license.

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, which typically involves a low probability of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard is a regulatory compliance issue (unlicensed manufacturing) rather than a confirmed pathogen or physical defect, fitting the Moderate severity criteria for low-risk or precautionary issues.

Plain-English summary

Garden Harvest is recalling 156 cases of Herbert's chow-chow Hot New Weight 12.8 oz (363g). The product was manufactured for The All-American Relish Company in North Canton, Ohio, and shipped to Ohio, Florida, and West Virginia. The specific lot number is 66295.

The recall was initiated because the firm was manufacturing acidified foods without a license. This regulatory violation raises concerns about the safety controls required for acidified food products.

Consumers who have this product should check their pantries for the specific lot number and UPC code listed in the recall notice. If found, they should stop using the product and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
HERBERT'S chow-chow Hot New Weight 12.8 oz (363g) Ingredients: Cabbage***Manufactured for: The All-American Relish Company. North Canton OH 44720 330-842-0168 UPC 8 57025 00270 6
Manufacturer
Garden Harvest
Affected units
156

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)

  • Lot # 66295

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 32 recalled by Garden Harvest 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.

See all 32 products in this recall →