The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Food)·F-1135-2018·Announced 2018-05-02

Italian Rose Garlic Spread Recalled for Documentation and Monitoring Failures

Italian Rose Garlic Products, LLC is recalling 842 pails of Italian Rose Garlic Spread because the firm failed to document mixing times and monitor pH levels during production.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this recall as Class III, which indicates that consumption or use of the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The issues cited are documentation and monitoring failures rather than confirmed contamination.

Plain-English summary

Italian Rose Garlic Products, LLC is voluntarily recalling 842 pails of Italian Rose Garlic Spread, Gluten Free, NET WT. 35 LB (16 kg). The product was distributed to consignees in Florida only. The recall was initiated after an FDA inspection revealed that the firm was not documenting the mixing time of the product and was not conducting pH monitoring for each kettle or batch mixed.

The product is a shelf-stable garlic spread. The recall covers specific production codes with expiration dates ranging from February 2018 to February 2019. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with the consumption of this product.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot codes listed in the recall notice. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
ITALIAN ROSE GARLIC SPREAD, Gluten Free, NET WT. 35 LB (16 kg), www.italian-rose.com, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
Affected units
842

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 (20)

  • P-1-06517-6A
  • Exp Date 03/06/2018
  • P-1-06717-6A
  • Exp Date 03/08/2018
  • P-1-07417-7A
  • Exp. Date 03/15/2018
  • P-1-11717-11A
  • Exp Date 04/27/2018
  • P-1-12417-4A
  • Exp Date 05/04/2018
  • P-1-12917-4A
  • Exp Date 05/09/2018
  • P-1-15617-4D
  • Exp Date 06/05/2018
  • P-1-18017-4A
  • Exp Date 06/29/2018
  • P-1-20517-3A
  • Exp Date 07/24/2018
  • P-1-21317-1A
  • Exp Date 08/01/2018

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: