The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1173-2017·Announced 2017-01-11

Eby Brown Recalls Italian Sub Sandwiches Due to Molding

Eby Brown Co is recalling 4,171 Italian Sub sandwiches because a customer reported the product was molding before its expiration date.

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 source text describes a quality issue (molding) without reporting any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Eby Brown Co is recalling 4,171 units of Italian Sub sandwiches. The product consists of smoked ham, hard salami, pepperoni, and provolone cheese on an Italian bun. The affected items are 5.5 oz (155g) packages with UPC 6 42984 67597 5.

The recall was initiated after the firm was notified by a customer that the product was molding before its expiration date. The agency has classified this as a Class II recall.

The product was shipped to Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Affected products may have the following codes: 1130, 1206, 1207, 1212, 1213, 1219, 1220, 1227, or 1228. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific items and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
ITALIAN SUB Net Wt 5.5 oz (155g) Smoked ham, hard salami, pepperoni with provolone cheese on an Italian bun KEEP REFRIGERATED UPC 6 42984 67597 5
Manufacturer
EBY BROWN CO
Category
Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard

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 (9)

  • 1130
  • 1206
  • 1207
  • 1212
  • 1213
  • 1219
  • 1220
  • 1227
  • 1228

Distribution

Distributed in 15 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 10 recalled by EBY BROWN CO 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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