Mediterranean Brands Callaloo Greens Recalled for Potential Plastic Contamination
American Pasteurization Company is recalling Mediterranean Brands Callaloo Greens due to potential contamination with plastic foreign material.
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 2/5 (Moderate).
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 involves potential foreign material (plastic) contamination. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, and the hazard is considered low-risk compared to biological pathogens or structural defects.
Plain-English summary
American Pasteurization Company, LLC is recalling Mediterranean Brands Callaloo Greens, Product 6017. The product is sold in 15.0 lb (6.90 kg) frozen cases and was manufactured for MBI in Glenview, IL. The recall involves 119 cases (1,785 lbs) of the product.
The recall was initiated due to potential contamination with foreign material, specifically plastic. The affected product is identified by Lot 080 and has a use-by date of 3/21/2020. The distribution pattern is listed as MA.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their freezers for the specific lot number and use-by date. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Mediterranean Brands Callaloo Greens, Product 6017. Net Weight 15.0 lbs (6.90 Kgs). Keep Frozen. Manufactured for: MBI, Glenview, IL 60025
- Manufacturer
- American Pasteurization Company, LLC
- Category
- Food — Frozen Vegetables
- 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 (2)
- Lot 080
- Use by date 3/21/2020
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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