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Agency classClass IIOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1028-2019·Announced 2019-02-27

Sysco Charlotte Recalls Shallots Due to Temperature Control Failure

Sysco Charlotte is recalling shallots because a cooler malfunction prevented proper temperature holding, potentially compromising food safety.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class II, which corresponds to a 'Severe' rating (score 4) under the rubric, as it indicates a reasonable probability of temporary or medically reversible health problems.

Plain-English summary

Sysco Charlotte is recalling Packer SHALLOT DRY FRESH because a cooler malfunction resulted in the food not being held at an appropriate temperature. The agency classifies this as a Class II recall, indicating a reasonable probability that consumption could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems.

The product was shipped to Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The specific product code is SUPC #1008580. Because the holding temperature could affect food safety, the food could be unsafe for consumption.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Packer SHALLOT DRY FRESH¿
Manufacturer
Sysco Charlotte
Affected units
1

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Lot numbers (1)

  • SUPC #1008580

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 100 recalled by Sysco Charlotte 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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