The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0963-2016·Announced 2016-04-13

Bj's Recalls Kunzler Lebanon Bologna Due to Cross-Contact Risk

Bj's Wholesale Club is recalling Kunzler Lebanon Bologna because it may have been sliced on equipment used for mortadella with pistachios.

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 pistachios (a tree nut allergen) without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Bj's Wholesale Club is recalling 1,664 units of Kunzler Lebanon Bologna, sold in deli bags. This is a deli service item. The recall is due to the possibility that the product was sliced on the same equipment where mortadella with pistachios was sliced.

The affected product was sold at 71 Bj's locations in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Deli items were sold from January 20, 2016, to February 3, 2016.

Consumers who purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the store of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
KUNZLER LEBANON BOLOGNA, sold in a deli bag. This is a deli service item
Manufacturer
Bj Wholesale Club
Affected units
1,664

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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