The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0848-2024·Announced 2024-02-14

Fresh mozzarella cheese recalled due to improper temperature storage

Greco Sidari is recalling GRANDE fresh bocconcini mozzarella because the product was not held at appropriate temperatures during storage. The temperature failure could allow spoilage and pathogen growth.

What this means for you

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: This is an FDA Class II recall of a fresh dairy product due to improper temperature storage that could enable spoilage and pathogen growth. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, making this a risk-of-harm scenario without actual reported harm, which places it in the High category per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Greco Sidari is recalling GRANDE 1.5 OZ Fresh Bocconcini Mozzarella (1375 cases total). The product was distributed to Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania between November 26, 2023, and January 5, 2024. The affected lot codes include all batches distributed during this time period.

The recall was initiated because the product was not held at appropriate temperatures during storage. Improper temperature control can allow food to spoil and potentially create conditions that support pathogen growth. While no illnesses have been reported, the temperature failure poses a potential health risk.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. The product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions can contact Greco Sidari for additional information about the recall.

The recalled product

Product
GRANDE 1.5OZ FRESH BOCCONCINI MOZZ 1/3# SUPC/ITEM # 19132P
Manufacturer
Greco Sidari
Hazard
  • improper-temperature-storage
  • pathogen-growth-risk

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

Distributed in 3 states:

  • NY
  • OH
  • PA