The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2052-2014·Announced 2014-07-09

Savor Brands Large Pitted Kalamata Olives Recalled Due to Glass Contamination

Dot Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling Savor Brands Large Pitted Kalamata Olives because they may contain glass.

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 (glass contamination) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Dot Foods Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of Savor Brands Large Pitted Kalamata Olives. The product is packaged in 4.4lb black plastic barrels and is labeled with the description: Savor Greek Large Pitted Kalamata Olives, refrigerate after opening, these olives are mechanically pitted and may contain pit fragments, DR WT 4.4LBS (2kg).

The recall was initiated because the olives may contain glass. The affected product includes 720 cases, with 4 plastic barrels per case, totaling 2,880 plastic barrels. The specific lot code is SIRA D 0224 and the UPC is 6 84476 03790 8.

The product was distributed nationwide in the states of Wisconsin, North Carolina, Florida, Illinois, Texas, Colorado, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and stop consuming it if found.

The recalled product

Product
Large Pitted Kalamata Olives, packaged in 4.4lb black plastic barrels. Labeling reads in part: Savor Greek Large Pitted Kalamata Olives, refrigerate after opening, these olives are mechanically pitted and may contain pit fragments, DR WT 4.4LBS (2kg)
Manufacturer
Dot Foods Inc.

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 (2)

  • Lot Code: SIRA D 0224
  • UPC: 6 84476 03790 8

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 8 states specifically: