The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1921-2017·Announced 2017-04-19

J & J Distributing Recalls Rainbow Coleslaw Due to Metal Contamination

J & J Distributing Company is recalling Rainbow Coleslaw because shredded carrots used as an ingredient 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 risk-of-harm product (metal contamination in food) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

J & J Distributing Company is recalling 3 cases of Rainbow Coleslaw, 5 lbs for Food Service (Franchise) in Food service plastic bag. The product was distributed in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The recall is due to a small amount of shredded carrots used as an ingredient being contaminated with metal pieces.

The shredded carrots were used as an ingredient for other ready-to-eat items. The recalled product has a Best By date of 03/21 (March 21st).

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Rainbow Coleslaw, 5 lbs for Food Service (Franchise) in Food service plastic bag.
Manufacturer
J & J Distributing Company
Category
Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard
Affected units
3

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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