HyVee Mozzarella Sticks Recalled for Undeclared Soy and Dyes
Great American Appetizers is recalling HyVee Mozzarella Sticks because the product contains soy flour and dyes not listed on 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 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling (soy) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a High severity score per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Great American Appetizers, Inc. is recalling 662 cases of HyVee Mozzarella Sticks. The product is an 8-ounce package of breaded mozzarella sticks distributed directly in Iowa. The recall involves packages with Best if Used By dates of 4/17/2016 and 4/22/2016, and manufacturing date codes 14290402 and 14295402.
The recall was initiated because the mozzarella cheese contains soy flour, but the ingredients statement only declares soybean oil and the 'Contains' statement does not declare soy. Additionally, the label does not declare the presence of Yellow #5 and Yellow #6 dyes.
Consumers who purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific dates and codes listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Mozzarella cheese sticks are breaded Mozzarella Stick designed to be cooked in either the oven or a fryer. The package contains a clear inner plastic sealed bag with the food product, inside a cardboard larger carton. The net weight is 8 oz., and there are 12 units per case.…
- Manufacturer
- Great American Appetizers, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Frozen Appetizers
- 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)
- Best if Used By dates: 4/17/2016 and 4/22/2016
- Manufacturing date codes: 14290402 and 14295402.
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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