Mel-O Cream Fried Danish Recalled Due to Foreign Object Contamination
Mel-O Cream Donuts International is recalling specific batches of Fried Danish because a human fingertip was found in the product filling line.
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. The hazard involves a foreign object (human fingertip) without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for moderate severity involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary measures.
Plain-English summary
Mel-O Cream Donuts International, Inc. is recalling 23 cases of Fried Danish. The product is identified by the code 'Product Code: 33600; Batch 162724711; UPC: 4792433800; Best If Used By 02/25/2017'. The net weight is 11.25 pounds with an approximate unit count of 89 pieces per case.
The recall was initiated because a human fingertip was found in the product filling line. This constitutes a foreign object contamination hazard. The affected product was distributed in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Ohio.
Consumers who have purchased this specific product should check their inventory for the matching batch and expiration dates. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Fried Danish; Best If Used By 02/25/2017; Batch 162724711; NET WT 11.25 Pounds; Approximate Unit Count: 89 pcs.
- Manufacturer
- Mel-O Cream Donuts International, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Baked Goods
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 23
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 (4)
- Product Code: 33600
- Batch 162724711
- UPC: 4792433800
- Best If Used By 02/25/2017
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 9 recalled by Mel-O Cream Donuts International, Inc. 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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