Coloma Frozen Foods Recalls Red Tart Pitted Cherries for Elevated Mold Counts
Coloma Frozen Foods is recalling Red Tart Pitted Cherries due to potential adulteration with 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, but the source text explicitly states no illnesses or injuries have been reported, and the hazard is limited to elevated microbial counts without specific high-risk pathogen identification, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Coloma Frozen Foods, Inc. is recalling Red Tart Pitted Cherries, 5 Parts Fruit and 1 Part Sugar, in 30 lbs. and 15 lbs. bulk pails. The recall is being conducted due to the potential for adulteration, specifically elevated mold, yeast, and coliform counts.
The affected product was distributed domestically in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Nebraska, and Ohio, as well as in Canada. The total quantity involved is 146,220 lbs. The recall covers specific lot codes listed in the agency's official documentation.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the affected lot codes. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Red Tart Pitted Cherries, 5 Parts Fruit and 1 Part Sugar, 30 lbs. bulk pails, 15 lbs, in bulk pails
- 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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