The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0943-2016·Announced 2016-04-13

Bj's Wholesale Club Recalls Deli Bologna for Potential Cross-Contact

Bj's Wholesale Club is recalling D&W Low Salt Bologna sold in deli bags because it may have been sliced on equipment used for pistachio mortadella.

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, and the hazard involves potential cross-contact with a tree nut (pistachio) without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Bj's Wholesale Club is recalling D&W Low Salt Bologna, a deli service item packaged in deli bags. The recall involves 669 units of the product.

The recall is being issued because the bologna may have been sliced on the same equipment where mortadella with pistachios was sliced. This creates a potential cross-contact hazard.

The affected product was sold at 71 Bj's locations in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia between January 20, 2016, and February 3, 2016. Consumers who purchased this product should check their deli bags and contact the store for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
D&W LOW SALT BOLOGNA, packaged in deli bag. This is a deli service item.
Manufacturer
Bj Wholesale Club
Affected units
669

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 71 recalled by Bj Wholesale Club 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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