The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1951-2017·Announced 2017-04-26

Greater Miami Caterers Recalls Whole Wheat Sandwiches Due to E. coli O157 Risk

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

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Possible contamination with E. coli O157"

Plain-English summary

Greater Miami Caterers, Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 43,776 portion cups, 16,000 sandwiches, and 1,120 pounds of whole wheat sandwiches with soynut butter spread and jelly. The product, identified by Product Code 8465 and lacking an expiration date, was manufactured in Miami, Florida, and distributed throughout the state to child care and after-school programs for children.

The recall is being conducted due to possible contamination with E. coli O157. This pathogen can cause severe gastrointestinal illness, including bloody diarrhea and kidney failure, particularly in young children and older adults. The source text does not report any specific illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

Consumers who have purchased or received this product should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. Individuals who have consumed the product and are experiencing symptoms such as severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, or vomiting should seek medical attention immediately.

The recalled product

Product
Whole Wheat sandwich with soynut butter spread and jelly, served on tray. Manufactured by Greater Miami Caterers 4001 NW 31 Ave.,
Manufacturer
Greater Miami Caterers, Inc.
Category
Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
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 8465. 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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