The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-3568-2017·Announced 2017-09-27

Joy's Gourmet Olive Tapenade Recalled for Unrecorded Temperatures

Joy's International Foods is recalling 36.5 cases of Joy's Gourmet Olive Tapenade because temperatures were not recorded after thermal processes.

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 source text indicates a procedural failure (unrecorded temperatures) without reporting specific illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Joy's International Foods is voluntarily recalling 36.5 cases of Joy's Gourmet Olive Tapenade, All Natural, Net Wt. 10 OZ. (280g). The recall was initiated because unrecorded temperatures occurred after thermal processes.

The affected product was distributed to US Consignees only. The recall includes units with best by dates of 8/28/2018, 2/7/2017, 12/20/2017, 12/5/2017, 11/28/2017, 11/22/2017, and 7/25/2017.

Consumers who have this product should check their pantries for the specific best by dates listed above. If you have this product, you should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Joy's Gourmet Olive Tapenade, All Natural, Net Wt. 10 OZ. (280g).

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 7 recalled by Joy's International Foods 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.

See all 7 products in this recall →