The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0716-2014·Announced 2013-12-11

Ocean State Jobbers Recalls Mediterranean Olives Stored at Room Temperature

Ocean State Jobbers is recalling Mediterranean Olives: Dry Morrocan because they were stored at room temperature instead of being refrigerated as required by the label.

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, which typically indicates a low probability of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard involves improper storage conditions rather than a confirmed pathogen or structural defect.

Plain-English summary

Ocean State Jobbers, Inc. is recalling 2,832 units of Mediterranean Olives: Dry Morrocan. The product is produced by Bel Frantoio, packaged in 34-oz. plastic containers, and imported from Italy.

The recall is being conducted because the product was stored at room temperature, which does not follow the label instructions to "Keep refrigerated." The affected units were distributed in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and New York. The recall includes all units with lot numbers 297-2012, 342-2012, 038-2013, 039-2013, and 065-2013.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their lot numbers and stop using the product if it matches the recalled lots.

The recalled product

Product
Mediterranean Olives: Dry Morrocan, produced by Bel Frantoio and packaged in 34-oz. plastic containers. Imported from Italy
Affected units
2,832

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

Distributed in 7 states:

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 →