The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1949-2017·Announced 2017-04-26

Greater Miami Caterers Recalls Pan Pita Sandwiches Due to E. coli O157 Risk

Greater Miami Caterers is recalling Pan Pita sandwiches with soynut butter spread due to possible E. coli O157 contamination. The product was distributed to child care and after-school programs in Florida.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric. Additionally, E. coli O157 is a high-risk pathogen associated with serious health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Greater Miami Caterers, Inc. is recalling Pan Pita sandwiches with soynut butter spread on top. The recall is due to possible contamination with E. coli O157. The affected product consists of 4-inch pitas manufactured by Greater Miami Caterers, located at 4001 NW 31 Ave. The recall covers approximately 43,776 portion cups, 16,000 sandwiches, and 1,120 pounds of product in various sized repackaged containers. The product code is 8491, and the items do not have an expiration date.

The recalled product was distributed throughout Florida to child care programs and after-school programs for children. The source text does not specify the exact number of affected units beyond the total quantities listed, nor does it provide specific distribution dates or additional geographic details beyond the state of Florida.

Consumers who have purchased or received this product should stop using it immediately. Because the product was distributed to child care and after-school programs, parents and guardians should check with their child's program to determine if the recalled product was served. Individuals who have consumed the product and experience symptoms associated with E. coli O157 infection should contact their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Pan Pita with soynut butter spread on top, 4" pita. Manufactured by Greater Miami Caterers 4001 NW 31 Ave.,
Manufacturer
Greater Miami Caterers, Inc.
Category
Food — Sandwiches / Deli
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)

  • Product Code 8491. No expiration date

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Greater Miami Caterers, 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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