Ocean State Jobbers Recalls Mediterranean Olives Due to Improper Storage
Ocean State Jobbers is recalling Mediterranean Olives: Calcidica Sweet because they were stored at room temperature instead of being refrigerated as required by the label.
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 2/5 (Moderate).
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 improper storage conditions (room temperature instead of refrigerated) which is a low-risk contamination or labeling/storage compliance issue without reported illnesses.
Plain-English summary
Ocean State Jobbers, Inc. is recalling 1,356 units of Mediterranean Olives: Calcidica Sweet, produced by Bel Frantoio and packaged in 34-oz. plastic containers. The product was imported from Italy. The recall is being conducted because the product was stored at room temperature, contrary to the label instructions which state "Keep refrigerated."
The affected product was distributed in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and New York. The recall includes all units with the following lot numbers: 297-2012, 342-2012, 038-2013, 039-2013, and 065-2013.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers listed above. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Mediterranean Olives: Calcidica Sweet, produced by Bel Frantoio and packaged in 34-oz. plastic containers. Imported from Italy
- Manufacturer
- Ocean State Jobbers, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Olive Products
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,356
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)
- All lot numbers 297-2012 342-2012 038-2013 039-2013 065-2013
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 11 recalled by Ocean State Jobbers, 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.
See all 11 products in this recall →Related recalls
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