The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1917-2017·Announced 2017-04-19

Kowalski's Markets Carrot and Vegetable Wraps Recalled for Metal Contamination

J & J Distributing Company is recalling Kowalski's Markets Carrot, Apple, Hummus Wraps and Vegetable Wraps because shredded carrots used in the products were contaminated with metal pieces.

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 physical hazard (metal pieces) in ready-to-eat food items. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

J & J Distributing Company is recalling Kowalski's Markets Carrot, Apple, Hummus Wraps (UPC 6-10014-09915-2) and Vegetable Wraps (UPC 6-10014-08723-4). The products are 11-ounce items sold in plastic containers. The recall involves 11 cases of these products.

The recall was initiated because a small amount of shredded carrots used as an ingredient in these ready-to-eat items was contaminated with metal pieces. The affected products have a "Best By" date of 03/21 (March 21st). The products were distributed in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact the retailer or manufacturer for further instructions. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Kowalski's Markets, Carrot, Apple, Hummus Wrap UPC 6-10014-09915-2 & Vegetable Wrap UPC 6-10014-08723-4 , 11 oz in plastic container.
Manufacturer
J & J Distributing Company
Category
Food — Ready-to-Eat / Deli
Hazard
Affected units
11

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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