The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1533-2019·Announced 2019-07-17

Reily Foods Recalls Blue Plate Light Olive Oil Mayonnaise Due to Yeast

Reily Foods is recalling Blue Plate Light Olive Oil Mayonnaise because yeast caused gas formation, leading to bloated bottles and mayonnaise release.

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 III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is a quality defect (yeast/gas) rather than a high-risk pathogen or allergen, fitting the Moderate severity criteria for low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary recalls.

Plain-English summary

Reily Foods Co., Inc. is voluntarily recalling Blue Plate Light Olive Oil Mayonnaise in 30oz and 18oz PET jars and squeeze bottles. The recall affects 1,669 cases, with 12 units per case, distributed across Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Arkansas, Texas, New Jersey, California, South Carolina, Louisiana, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky.

The recall was initiated due to the presence of yeast that resulted in gas formation. This process caused the bottles to bloat and release mayonnaise. Specific lot numbers and best-by dates are listed in the recall documentation.

Consumers who purchased the affected products should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers and best-by dates. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Blue Plate Light Olive Oil Mayonnaise 30oz / 18oz, PET jars and PET squeeze bottles
Manufacturer
Reily Foods Co., Inc
Category
Food — Condiments
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 (3)

  • Lot 1904050401 Best By Date 04 04 20
  • Lot 1904230401 Best By Date 04 22 20
  • Lot 1904300401 Best By Date 04 29 20

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Reily Foods Co., Inc 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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