Rich Products Recalls Mozzarella Bites for E. coli O121 Contamination
Rich Products Corp is recalling Mozzarella Bites potentially contaminated with E. coli O121. The recall covers 820,577 cases distributed nationwide.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Severe rating (Score 4). Additionally, E. coli is a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
Rich Products Corp is recalling Mozzarella Bites distributed under various labels, including Farm Rich, Market Day, and Schwan's. The products are potentially contaminated with E. coli O121. The recall involves 820,577 cases of the product.
The affected products include 22-oz bags, 7-oz cartons, 44-oz cartons, and 2 lb. cartons. Specific product codes and UPC codes are listed in the official recall notice. The production date range for these products is 3G1182XXXX - 3G3088XXXX, with Julian Dates 15821182 to 15823088 and Best By Dates ranging from January 1, 2013, to September 29, 2013.
The products were distributed nationwide. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific product codes and dates. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Mozzarella Bites distributed under the following labels: Farm Rich Cheese In a Pizzeria Style Crust, Product Code 36450 Net Wt. 22-oz bag-UPC Code 0 41322 37443 1; Product Code 37443 Net Wt. 22-oz bag-UPC Code 0 41322 37443 1; Product Code 37433 Net Wt. 22-oz bag-UPC Code 0…
- Manufacturer
- Rich Products Corp
- Category
- Food — Cheese
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 820,577
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 (4)
- Julian Dates 15821182 to 15823088
- Best By Dates January 1
- 2013 - September 29
- 2013
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 4 recalled by Rich Products Corp 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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