The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-3091-2015·Announced 2015-09-16

Coloma Frozen Foods Recalls Red Tart Pitted Cherries Due to Microbial Counts

Coloma Frozen Foods is recalling Red Tart Pitted 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 involves low-risk contamination (elevated mold, yeast, and coliform counts) without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Coloma Frozen Foods, Inc. is recalling Red Tart Pitted Cherries, Straight Packed (No Sugar), in 5 lbs. and 30 lbs. bulk pails. The recall is 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. Specific lot codes are listed in the official recall notice.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their lot codes against the official list and stop using the product if it matches. The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Red Tart Pitted Cherries, Straight Packed (No Sugar), 5 lbs. bulk pails, 30 lbs, in bulk pails

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

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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Same manufacturer · Coloma Frozen Foods, Inc.

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