The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0723-2017·Announced 2016-12-21

Request Foods Recalls Cheese Manicotti for Undeclared Eggs

Request Foods Inc. is recalling GFS Cheese Manicotti in tomato sauce due to undeclared eggs. The product was distributed in Michigan, Ohio, Florida, and Kentucky.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Undeclared Eggs"

Plain-English summary

Request Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling 1,592 cases of GFS Cheese Manicotti in tomato sauce, 68 oz. retail pans. The recall was initiated on November 15, 2016, and was classified as Class I by the FDA. The reason for the recall is the presence of undeclared eggs in the product.

The affected product is identified by lot code 15268, UPC 9390121983, and order number 219835. The product was distributed in Michigan, Ohio, Florida, and Kentucky. The recall was terminated on July 5, 2017.

Consumers with this product should check their pantries for the specific lot code and UPC listed above. If they have the product, they should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. Individuals with egg allergies should be particularly cautious, as the undeclared allergen poses a risk of allergic reaction.

The recalled product

Product
GFS Cheese Manicotti in tomato sauce. retail 68 oz. pan. 4 retail units per case
Manufacturer
Request Foods Inc.
Affected units
1,592

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)

  • lot code 15268 UPC 9390121983 order number 219835

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Same manufacturer · Request Foods Inc.

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