ARTISAN-STYLE PIZZA DOUGH BALL distributed under the following sizes and Prod...
FDA Recall #F-2242-2017 — Class II — April 26, 2017
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | F-2242-2017 |
| Date Initiated | April 26, 2017 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Type | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Product Type | Food |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Rich Products Corp |
| Location | Buffalo, NY |
Product Description
ARTISAN-STYLE PIZZA DOUGH BALL distributed under the following sizes and Product Codes: (a) 12 OZ ARTISAN-STYLE PIZZA DOUGH BALL, RICH'S label, Product Code 11268, UPC 0 00 49800 11268 1, NET CASE WT: 12.2 KG (27 LB), UNIT NET WT: 340 G (12G), COUNT: 36; (b) 18 OZ ARTISAN-STYLE PIZZA DOUGH BALL, Product Code 11269, UPC 0 00 49800 11269 8, NET CASE WT: 12.2 KG (27 LB), UNIT NET WT: 510 (G) (1 LB 2 OZ), COUNT: 24; and (c) 22 OZ ARTISAN-STYLE PIZZA DOUGH BALL, Product Code 11270, UPC 0 00 49800 11270 4 , NET CASE WT: 13 KG (28 LB 14 OZ), UNIT NET WT: 623 G (22 OZ) (1 LB 6 OZ), COUNT: 21 --- PROCESSED IN CANADA, DIST. BY RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION, BUFFALO, N.Y. 14213 U.S.A.
Reason for Recall
The product was made with flour supplied by Ardent Mills who issued a recall on flour products due to possible E. coli 0121 contamination.
Classification
Class II — A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
Distribution Pattern
AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI
Product Quantity
13,043 cases US (total for all products)
Product Codes / Lot Numbers
(a) Product Code 11268: Lot 77006354, Use By 18/Apr/17; Lot 77007003, Use by 03/May/17; Lot 77007004, Use by 04/May/17; Lot 77007009, Use by 09/May/17; Lot 77007016, Use by 16/May/17; Lot 77007023, Use by 23/May/17; Lot 77007030, Use by 30/May/17; Lot 77007031, Use by 30/May/17; Lot 77007044, Use by 13/Jun/17; Lot 77007058, Use by 27/Jun/17; - (b) Product Code 11269: Lot 77007023, Use by 22/Jul/17; Lot 77007044, Use by 12/Aug/17; Lot 77007058, Use by 26/Aug/17; Lot 77007072, Use by 09/Sep/17; Lot 77007079, Use by 16/Sep/17; - (c) Product Code 11270: Lot 77006354, Use by 17/Jun/17; Lot 77007009, Use by 08/Jul/17; Lot 77007023, Use by 22/Jul/17; Lot 77007058, Use by 26/Aug/17.
What Should You Do?
Stop consuming this product immediately. Check your home for the recalled item and dispose of it safely. If you experienced a health issue after consuming this product, contact your doctor and report it to the FDA MedWatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stop consuming the product immediately and do not donate or give it to others. Check the recall notice above for specific disposal or return instructions. Many food recalls ask you to throw the product away and retain the packaging for a possible refund from the retailer. If you purchased it online, check your order history — some retailers send recall notifications directly to customers. You do not need a receipt to report an issue or seek a refund; the fact of purchase is typically sufficient.
Certain strains — particularly E. coli O157:H7 and other Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) — can cause severe illness. Symptoms typically begin 3 to 4 days after exposure and include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting. Most people recover within 5 to 7 days. However, about 5 to 10% of those with STEC infection develop Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure that can be life-threatening, especially in children under 5 and the elderly. Seek medical attention if you develop bloody diarrhea or symptoms worsen significantly after a few days.
Report foodborne illnesses and adverse food reactions to the FDA through the MedWatch Safety Reporting Portal at FDA.gov, or by calling 1-800-332-1088. You can also report issues directly to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal at SafetyReporting.hhs.gov. If you believe there is an immediate public health risk, contact your local health department. Your report helps the FDA identify contamination patterns, initiate recalls faster, and protect other consumers from the same hazard. Include as much detail as possible: the product name, lot code, purchase date and location, and a description of your symptoms or findings.
The FDA assigns a status to each recall action throughout its lifecycle. "Ongoing" means the recall is active — the firm is still working to remove the product from commerce and notify consumers. "Completed" means the recall strategy has been implemented and the FDA has determined that the recalling firm has taken all appropriate steps to remove the product. "Terminated" means the FDA has reviewed the results and concluded the recall is complete. Even if a recall is marked as completed or terminated, you should still discard any recalled products you find at home — the recall status refers to the firm's compliance actions, not the safety of product still in consumers' possession.