The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1915-2017·Announced 2017-04-19

J & J Distributing Recalls Cranberry Walnut Salad Due to Metal Contamination

J & J Distributing Company is recalling specific Cub Foods and Kowalski's Markets Cranberry Walnut Salad products because shredded carrot ingredients were contaminated with metal pieces.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves metal contamination in ready-to-eat food, which poses a risk of significant injury (such as dental or internal injury) consistent with the 'Severe' rubric criteria for significant injury reports or high-risk physical hazards.

Plain-English summary

J & J Distributing Company is recalling specific lots of Cub Foods (Fresh) Cranberry Walnut Salad and Kowalski's Markets Salad Greens Cranberry Walnut Salad. The recall involves 8 cases of the products, which were distributed in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The affected items are identified by a Best By date of 03/21 (March 21st) and specific UPC codes: 0-41144-37302-5 for the 20 oz. Cub Foods product and 6-10014-14320-6 for the 9 oz. Kowalski's Markets product.

The recall was initiated because a small amount of shredded carrots used as an ingredient in these ready-to-eat items was found to be contaminated with metal pieces. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall, indicating a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Consumers who have purchased these specific products should check their pantry or refrigerator for the listed UPC codes and Best By dates. If they possess the affected items, they should stop consuming them and contact the retailer where they were purchased for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Cub Foods (Fresh), Cranberry Walnut Salad, UPC 0-41144-37302-5, 20 0z. Plastic deli container. Kowalski's Markets, Salad Greens, Cranberry Walnut Salad, UPC 6-10014-14320-6, 9 oz. Plastic container.
Manufacturer
J & J Distributing Company
Category
Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard
Affected units
8

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)

  • Best By: 03/21 (March 21st)

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 8 recalled by J & J Distributing Company 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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