The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0507-2015·Announced 2014-11-26

Mt. Olive Kosher Dill Chips Recalled for Potential Glass Fragments

Mt. Olive Pickle Company is recalling Kosher Dill Chips in 1-gallon glass jars because they may contain glass fragments. Consumers should check production codes and stop using the product.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 (such as glass fragments causing internal injury) are categorized as Severe (Score 4).

Plain-English summary

Mt. Olive Pickle Company Inc is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Mt. Olive Kosher Dill Chips in 1-gallon glass jars. The recall is being issued because the product may contain glass fragments. The affected product is identified by UPC 09300 12841 and specific production codes listed in the recall notice, with best-by dates ranging from May 31, 2016, to August 9, 2016.

The recall involves 40,532 cases, totaling 162,128 jars. The product was distributed in 26 states, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, New York, Texas, and Washington. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Consumers who have purchased the affected product should check the production codes and best-by dates on the jars. If the product matches the recalled codes, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for a refund or further instructions. The presence of glass fragments in food products poses a risk of injury if consumed.

The recalled product

Product
Mt. Olive, Kosher Dill Chips in 1 gallon glass jars, UPC 09300 12841, Mt. Olive, Corner of Cucumber & Vine, P.O. Box 609, Mt Olive, NC 28365-0609.
Manufacturer
Mt. Olive Pickle Company Inc
Category
Food — Pickles / Preserved Vegetables
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 (20)

  • Production Code: 1FE1624A and 1FE1624B
  • Best by May 31
  • 2016
  • Production Code: 1FE1634A and 1FE1634B
  • Best by June 01
  • Production Code: 1FE1744C and 1FE1744D
  • Best by June 12
  • Production Code: 1FE1814C and 1FE1814D
  • Best by June 19
  • Production Code: 1FE1984C and 1FE1984D
  • Best by July 16
  • Production Code: 1FE2094C and 1FE2094D
  • Best by July 17
  • Production Code: 1FE2114C and 1FE2114D
  • Best by July 19
  • Production Code: 1FE2164C and 1FE2164D
  • Best by July 24
  • Production Code: 1FE2234C and 1FE2234D
  • Best by July 31
  • Production Code: 1FE2244C and 1FE2244D

Distribution

Distributed in 25 states:

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