The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-2377-2016·Announced 2016-09-28

Poppers Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Recalled for Undeclared Egg

Monogram Appetizers is recalling Poppers Mozzarella Cheese Sticks because they may contain undeclared egg. Consumers should check their freezers for the specific UPC and best-by dates.

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 classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Monogram Appetizers, Inc. is recalling Poppers Brand Mozzarella Cheese Sticks (Net Wt. 32 oz. (2 lb) 970 g.) because the product may contain undeclared egg. The recalled items are identified by UPC 46704-88920 and are distributed by Heinz.

The recall involves 5,980 cases of the product. The affected units have the following best-by dates and codes: Best By 03/28/2017 with code KA5M14 A HH:MM; Best By 05/28/2017 with code KA6B18 A HH:MM; and Best By 09/28/2017 with code KA6F08 A HH:MM. The product was distributed nationwide to distributors in Illinois, Texas, Oregon, Georgia, and Ohio, and to retail locations in California, Delaware, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Ohio, Texas, Vermont, and Washington.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their freezers for the specific UPC and best-by dates listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should not consume it and should return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Poppers brand Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Net Wt. 32 oz. (2 lb) 970 g. Keep Frozen. Cook Thoroughly. UPC 46704-88920. Distributed by: Heinz
Affected units
5,980

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 14 states specifically:

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