Coloma Frozen Foods Recalls Red Tart Cherries for Elevated Microbial Counts
Coloma Frozen Foods is recalling IQF Red Tart Cherries due to potential adulteration from elevated mold, yeast, and coliform counts.
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, and the hazard involves elevated microbial counts (mold, yeast, coliforms) which are generally considered low-risk contaminants compared to high-risk pathogens like Listeria or Salmonella, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Coloma Frozen Foods, Inc. is recalling IQF Red Tart Cherries and Nature Blessed Red Tart Cherries. The recall is due to the potential for adulteration, specifically elevated mold, yeast, and coliform counts.
The affected products include 30 lb. cases of IQF Red Tart Cherries in 2/5 lb or 4/5 lb packages, as well as Nature Blessed Red Tart Cherries in 4/40 oz. packages. The total quantity involved is 146,220 lbs. The products were distributed domestically in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Nebraska, and Ohio, as well as in Canada.
Consumers should check their pantries for these specific lot codes and stop using the product if it matches the recalled items. The recall is classified as FDA Class II.
The recalled product
- Product
- IQF Red Tart Cherries, 30 lbs., 2/5 lb packages/case, 4/5 lb. packages per case; packed in cartons, square plastic pails, and poly bag in cartons; Nature Blessed Red Tart Cherries, 4/40 oz. packages per case.
- Manufacturer
- Coloma Frozen Foods, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Frozen Fruit
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by Coloma Frozen Foods, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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