Ocean State Jobbers Recalls Kalamata Olives Due to Improper Storage
Ocean State Jobbers is recalling 6,216 units of Kalamata olives because they were stored at room temperature instead of refrigerated.
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 improper storage conditions (room temperature instead of refrigerated) without explicit reports of illness or injury, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.
Plain-English summary
Ocean State Jobbers, Inc. is recalling 6,216 units of Mediterranean Olives: Kalamata, produced by Bel Frantoio and packaged in 34-oz. plastic containers. The product was imported from Italy. The recall involves specific lot numbers: 297-2012, 342-2012, 038-2013, 039-2013, and 065-2013.
The recall was initiated because the product was stored at room temperature, contrary to the label instructions which state "Keep refrigerated." This deviation from required storage conditions may affect the safety or quality of the product.
The affected product was distributed in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and New York. Consumers who have purchased these specific lots should check their refrigerators and discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Mediterranean Olives: Kalamata, produced by Bel Frantoio and packaged in 34-oz. plastic containers. Imported from Italy
- Manufacturer
- Ocean State Jobbers, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Canned / Jarred Foods
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 6,216
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.
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