The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Food)·F-2296-2012·Announced 2012-09-19

Meijer Brand Mushrooms Recalled for Sodium Labeling Error

Meijer Distribution, Inc. is recalling Meijer Brand Mushrooms because the sodium content is above the declared value on the label.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which by definition is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The issue is a minor labeling error regarding sodium content, fitting the 'Low' severity criteria for documentation or packaging-only problems.

Plain-English summary

Meijer Distribution, Inc. is recalling Meijer Brand Mushrooms, imported from The Netherlands, in Stems & Pieces form. The product is available in 4-oz and 8-oz dry weight sizes, with net weights of 6.5-oz and 13.25-oz respectively. The recall involves 74,667 units of the 4-oz size and 159,349 units of the 8-oz size.

The recall was initiated because the sodium in the product is above the declared value of the sodium stated on the label. This is a labeling discrepancy rather than a contamination or safety hazard involving pathogens or allergens.

The 4-oz product was distributed to 25 stores, and the 8-oz product was distributed to 197 stores. These stores are located in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio. The product was distributed from Meijer's distribution centers in Lansing, Michigan; Newport, Michigan; and Tipp City, Ohio. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and UPC codes (7-1373337545-0 and 7-1373337544-3) and return them to the store of purchase or dispose of them.

The recalled product

Product
Meijer Brand Mushrooms, imported from The Netherlands Stems & Pieces, DR WT 4-oz and 8-oz sizes/Net Wt. 6.5-oz and 13.25-oz, UPC 7-1373337545-0 and UPC 7-1373337544-3

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)

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Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

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