The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0852-2018·Announced 2018-03-07

Schmidt Baking Recalls Lite Hams Due to Potential Foreign Material

Schmidt Baking Co. is recalling Lite Hams sold under Gaint, ShopRite, and Weis brands due to a potential foreign material in an ingredient supplied by a vendor.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text describes a 'potential' foreign material without reporting any specific injuries, illnesses, or hospitalizations, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Schmidt Baking Co., Inc. is voluntarily recalling 4,272 trays of Lite Hams sold under the trade names Gaint, ShopRite, and Weis. The recall was initiated after the company was informed by a vendor that an ingredient supplied to Schmidt Baking is under recall, creating a potential for foreign material in the product.

The affected products are identified by Julian code dates 344 and 345. The product was distributed to various retail distribution centers in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific Julian code dates and trade names listed above. If found, consumers should dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
LITE HAMS( Under the following Trade Names - GAINT, SHOPRITE, WEIS)
Manufacturer
Schmidt Baking Co., Inc.
Category
Food — Bakery Products
Hazard
Affected units
4,272

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)

  • Julian code Dates are - 344
  • and 345

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 26 recalled by Schmidt Baking Co., 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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