The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0933-2024·Announced 2024-03-06

MUTTI Crushed Tomatoes Recall Due to Can Lining Detachment

Mutti USA is recalling MUTTI Crushed Tomatoes because the internal can lining may be detaching into the product. The recall affects 137,634 units distributed to 24 states.

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: FDA Class II recall involving physical contamination (can lining detaching into product) that presents a risk of choking or ingestion injury. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, placing this in the high-risk category for products with unrealized harm potential.

Plain-English summary

Mutti USA Inc. is recalling MUTTI Crushed Tomatoes (27.9 oz cans, UPC 85469300071) because the internal can lining is detaching from the can into the product.

The affected product was distributed to retail locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. The recall involves 137,634 units with Lot Code U233 and U236, with a Best By Date of August 31, 2024.

Consumers who have purchased the affected product should not consume it. If you have this product, do not eat it. Contact Mutti USA Inc. or your retailer for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
MUTTI Crushed Tomatoes; Polpa; Net Wt 27.9 OZ (1lb 11.9 OZ) 790g; UPC 85469300071
Manufacturer
Mutti USA Inc.
Hazard
  • metal-contamination
  • foreign-object
  • choking-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)

  • Lot Code: U233 and U236 Best By Date: Aug. 31
  • 2024

Distribution

Distributed in 25 states:

  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • LA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • WA