The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0502-2018·Announced 2017-12-27

John Zidian Recalls Gia Russa Spaghetti Sauce Due to Mold

John Zidian Co is recalling Gia Russa Spaghetti Dinner Sauce due to mold contamination and popped lids. The product was distributed in New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

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 mold contamination, which is a low-risk contamination issue without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the Moderate severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

John Zidian Co is voluntarily recalling Gia Russa Spaghetti Dinner Sauce, Traditional, 24 oz glass jars. The recall is being initiated due to mold contamination and "popped lids" found in the product.

The affected product is identified by the UPC 0 26825 00832 8 and a Best By date of 10/02/2019. The code on the jar is 27517 08:55 L1. The recall involves 362 cases of 12 jars each.

The product was shipped to New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Consumers who have this product in their possession should check for the specific code and date information listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the distributor for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Gia Russa Spaghetti Dinner Sauce TRADITIONAL NET WT. 1 Lb. 8 oz (24 oz) 680 grams INGREDIENTS: Tomato Puree***Canola Oil, Sugar, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Garlic, Onions, Citric Acid, Oregano, Basil Distributed By: Gia Brands Inc., Boardman, OH 44512 UPC 0 26825 00832 8
Manufacturer
John Zidian Co
Category
Food — Canned Foods
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)

  • BEST BY 10/02/2019 27517 08:55 L1

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by John Zidian Co 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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