The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0846-2019·Announced 2019-02-13

Spokane Produce Recalls Italian Tapenade Sandwiches Due to E. Coli Risk

Spokane Produce Inc is recalling Italian Tapenade sandwiches due to potential E. Coli O157:H7 contamination. The recall affects products sold in five western states.

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: "The sandwiches made with green leaf are recalled due to a potential to be contaminated with E. Coli O157:H7."

Plain-English summary

Spokane Produce Inc is voluntarily recalling 254 units of Italian Tapenade sandwiches, also known as Italian Hoagie sandwiches. The product is a 7.7 oz sandwich made with pepperoni, salami, capicola, cheese, Tapenade spread, and green leaf lettuce. It is sold under the Northwest Cuisine Creations and Fresh & Local brands with UPC 88694 79803.

The recall is being issued because the sandwiches made with green leaf lettuce have the potential to be contaminated with E. Coli O157:H7. The affected products have Best By Dates ranging from 12/14/18 to 12/21/18.

The recalled sandwiches were distributed in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them and should dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Italian Tapenade sandwich is Hoagie sandwich made with pepperoni, salami, capicola, cheese, Tapenade spread and green leaf lettuce. -Italian Tapenade or Italian Hoagie sandwich, 7.7 oz, UPC 88694 79803, Northwest Cuisine Creations brand. -Italian Tapenade or Italian Hoagie…
Manufacturer
Spokane Produce Inc
Category
Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard
Affected units
254

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (1)

  • Best By Dates Range: 12/14/18 - 12/21/18

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 12 recalled by Spokane Produce 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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