Why it was recalled
A thin layer of the packaging film may remain on the cheese after the consumer opens it potentially causing choking.
Product description
12 oz flexible plastic bag containing 12 individually wrapped mozzarella cheese sticks, 24 oz flexible plastic bag containing 24 individually wrapped mozzarella cheese sticks. The product is packaged in a Blue and clear bag with white and black lettering. UPC number: 00 710400 65560 0
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
06 OCT 2016 PD 1 06 OCT 2016 PD 3 06 OCT 2016 PD 4 06 OCT 2016 PD 5 08 OCT 2016 PD 3
Where it was sold
Product was distributed to 14 U.S. firms. The firm did not distribute to any foreign countries.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-2325-2016
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Jul 23, 2016
- FDA report date
- Sep 28, 2016
- Quantity
- 6,576 cases, 12 bags per case.
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Pollio Italian Cheese Company
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-2325-2016, exactly as published.
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- City
- Campbell
- State
- NY
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 74780
- Address
- 8596 Main St
- Code information
- 06 OCT 2016 PD 1 06 OCT 2016 PD 3 06 OCT 2016 PD 4 06 OCT 2016 PD 5 08 OCT 2016 PD 3
- Postal code
- 14821-9636
- Report date
- Sep 28, 2016
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-2325-2016
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Pollio Italian Cheese Company
- Product quantity
- 6,576 cases, 12 bags per case.
- Termination date
- Mar 15, 2019
- Reason for recall
- A thin layer of the packaging film may remain on the cheese after the consumer opens it potentially causing choking.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- 12 oz flexible plastic bag containing 12 individually wrapped mozzarella cheese sticks, 24 oz flexible plastic bag containing 24 individually wrapped mozzarella cheese sticks. The product is packaged in a Blue and clear bag with white and black lettering. UPC number: 00 710400 65560 0
- Distribution pattern
- Product was distributed to 14 U.S. firms. The firm did not distribute to any foreign countries.
- Recall initiation date
- Jul 23, 2016
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Sep 16, 2016