The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1515-2012·Announced 2012-06-27

Kerry Foods Recalls Mozzarella Seasoning Due to Metal Fragment Contamination

Kerry Foods is voluntarily recalling Mozzarella Seasoning because the product is contaminated with metal fragments.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (metal fragments) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Kerry Foods has initiated a voluntary recall of its Mozzarella Seasoning product, Item # I10187.465. The product is packaged in 50 lb (22.68Kg) bags and contains milk and soy.

The recall is being conducted because the lactic acid-containing products are contaminated with metal fragments. The affected units were distributed in Arizona, California, Minnesota, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin, as well as in Canada and Chile.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact Kerry Foods for further instructions. The recall number is F-1515-2012.

The recalled product

Product
KERRY, MOZZARELLA SESONING - NO PHSO, CONTAINS MILK, SOY, Item # I10187.465 , Net Wt 50 Lb (22.68Kg)
Manufacturer
Kerry Foods
Category
Food — Seasoning
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 (1)

  • 0502224108

Distribution

Distributed in 15 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 62 recalled by Kerry Foods 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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