The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2248-2019·Announced 2019-10-02

UNFI Recalls Apetina Marinated Olives and Feta Due to Temperature Violation

UNFI General Corporate is recalling Apetina Marinated Olives & Feta in Olive Oil because the product was held at room temperature despite requiring refrigeration.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries. The hazard is a temperature violation (low-risk contamination potential) without confirmed harm, fitting the Moderate criteria for voluntary precautionary recalls or low-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

UNFI General Corporate is recalling 75 cases of Apetina Marinated Olives & Feta in Olive Oil, packed in 3.1 LB pals. The recall is due to a temperature control violation where the product was held at room temperature, even though the label explicitly states that the product must be kept refrigerated.

The affected product is identified by UPC 0009393605697. All lots were distributed from UNFI Greenwood and Sarasota. The product was distributed in Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Florida, Ohio, and Missouri.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and lot information. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Apetina Marinated Olives & Feta in Olive Oil, packed in 3.1 LB pals; 4 pals/case; UPC: 0009393605697
Affected units
75

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)

  • UPC Code: 0009393605697
  • All lots distributed from UNFI Greenwood and Sarasota

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states: