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CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0713-2013·Announced 2012-11-28

Sartori Mediterranean Tapenade Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination

Sartori Inspirations is recalling Mediterranean Tapenade due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination from onion mixes. The product was distributed to Whole Foods stores nationwide.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric, as Class I recalls represent a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Sartori Inspirations, LLC is recalling Mediterranean Tapenade packaged in 7 oz clear plastic and 5 lb capacity white plastic tubs. The recall is being conducted because the product may have been manufactured using onion mixes that were previously recalled by another firm due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected units include 27 cases (324 units) of the 7 oz size and 18 units of the 5 lb size. These products were distributed exclusively to the Whole Foods Grocery chain, with locations across the Rocky Mountain, Northeast, North Atlantic, Mid Atlantic, Northwest, and Southwest regions. The specific lot numbers involved are MT21911 and MT21921.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their lot numbers and stop consuming them if they match the recalled lots. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or return, but standard recall procedures generally advise contacting the retailer or manufacturer for guidance.

The recalled product

Product
Mediterranean Tapenade packaged in 7 oz clear plastic and 5 lb capacity white plastic tubs, manufactured by Sartori Inspirations, LLC, Lafayette, CO 80026.
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 (2)

  • Lot number MT21911
  • MT21921.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 10 recalled by Sartori Inspirations, LLC 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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