Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Recalled Over Temperature Storage Risk
Greco Sidari recalled fresh ciliegine mozzarella sold in Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania due to improper temperature storage that could allow spoilage and potential pathogen growth.
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: FDA Class II recall involving a risk-of-harm condition where improper temperature storage could potentially support pathogen growth. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source material, making this a theoretical pathogenic risk rather than a confirmed hazard.
Plain-English summary
Greco Sidari is recalling fresh ciliegine mozzarella (GRANDE .33OZ FRESH CILIEGINE MOZZ 2/3#) due to improper temperature storage during distribution and handling. A total of 1,375 cases were affected.
The product was not held at an appropriate temperature, which could affect spoilage and potentially support pathogen growth. The affected lot codes were distributed between November 26, 2023, and January 5, 2024.
The recalled product was distributed to retail locations in Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania. Consumers who purchased this product should not consume it. Anyone experiencing illness symptoms should contact a healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- GRANDE .33OZ FRESH CILIEGINE MOZZ 2/3# SUPC/ITEM # 19134
- Manufacturer
- Greco Sidari
- Category
- Food — Dairy / Fresh Cheese
- Affected units
- 1,375
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 (3)
- All Lot Codes Distributed between November 26
- 2023 and January 5
- 2024
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 36 recalled by Greco Sidari 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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