The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1035-2016·Announced 2016-04-20

JRZ Dairy Recalls Puredesi and Puredahi Low Fat Yogurt for Pasteurization Issues

JRZ Dairy Products Inc. is recalling specific containers of Puredesi and Puredahi Low Fat Yogurt because the products were not pasteurized for the required length of time.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which involves a reasonable probability of temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The failure to meet pasteurization requirements for a ready-to-eat dairy product presents a significant risk of foodborne illness, warranting a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

JRZ Dairy Products Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific containers of Puredesi and Puredahi Low Fat Yogurt. The recall involves 2 lb. and 5 lb. plastic containers of the products. The affected units were produced on February 23, 2016, and February 29, 2016, and have a sell-by date of May 12, 2016.

The recall was initiated because the yogurt was not held for the proper length of time to meet the requirements of pasteurization. This process is critical for ensuring the safety of dairy products by eliminating harmful bacteria.

The affected products were distributed in Central New Jersey. Consumers who have these specific containers of yogurt should stop using them and contact the manufacturer for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Puredesi Low Fat Yogurt in 2 lb. plastic containers Puredesi Low Fat Yogurt in 5 lb. plastic containers Puredahi Low Fat Yogurt in 2 lb. plastic containers

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 (1)

  • Sell by 5/12/2016

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by JRZ Dairy Products Inc. 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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