BJ's Wholesale Club Recalls Esskay Meat Bologna for Cross-Contact Risk
BJ's Wholesale Club is recalling Esskay Meat Bologna sold in deli bags because it may have been sliced on equipment used for pistachio-containing 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 involves a potential allergen cross-contact (pistachios) without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
BJ's Wholesale Club is recalling 2,614 units of Esskay Meat Bologna, sold in deli bags, due to a potential cross-contact hazard. The product is a deli service item that may have been sliced on the same equipment used to slice mortadella containing pistachios.
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. The recall is classified as FDA Class II.
Consumers who purchased this product should check their deli bags for the specific product and date range. If found, they should return the product to the store of purchase for a refund or contact the retailer for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- ESSKAY MEAT BOLOGNA, sold in a deli bag. This is a deli service item
- Manufacturer
- Bj Wholesale Club
- Category
- Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
- Affected units
- 2,614
Distribution
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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