The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1953-2017·Announced 2017-04-26

Soynut Butter Recalled for Possible E. coli O157 Contamination

Greater Miami Caterers is recalling Soynut Butter repackaged in small containers 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 recalling approximately 43,776 portion cups, 16,000 sandwiches, and 1,120 pounds of Soynut Butter that was repackaged into smaller containers. The product, identified by Product Code 8458, has no expiration date and was manufactured by Greater Miami Caterers, Inc. located at 4001 NW 31 Ave.

The recall was initiated due to possible contamination with E. coli O157. This high-risk pathogen can cause severe illness, particularly in children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The affected product was distributed throughout Florida to child care programs and after-school programs for children. Consumers who have this product should stop using it immediately and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Soynut Butter repackaged into smaller containers and labeled. Container amounts vary according to how servings are needed per order. Each serving size is 0.56 oz.. Manufactured by Greater Miami Caterers 4001 NW 31 Ave.,

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 8458. 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.

See all 5 products in this recall →

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