The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2201-2017·Announced 2017-05-17

Farmo Foods Recalls Fresh Mozzarella Due to Metal Fragments

Farmo Foods, Inc. is recalling 12,000 lbs of fresh mozzarella because metal fragments were found in the product.

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 fragments) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Farmo Foods, Inc. is recalling 12,000 pounds of fresh mozzarella. The product is unbranded and was shipped in 30 lb. plastic buckets. The recall was initiated after Belfiore Cheese was notified by a direct account that the cheese contained noticeable metal fragments.

The affected product includes specific codes 005, 006, 009, 010, 012, 016, and 017 with expiration dates ranging from 2/9/17 to 2/21/17. The distribution pattern indicates that the product was shipped to one customer in Oregon.

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

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Mozzarella; No brand name. Shipped in 30 lb. plastic bucket
Manufacturer
Farmo 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 (13)

  • 005
  • 006
  • 009
  • 010
  • 012
  • 016
  • and 017 with expiration dates of 2/9/17
  • 12/10/17
  • 12/13/17
  • 2/14/17
  • 2/16/17
  • 2/20/17
  • and 2/21/17 respectively.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: