Mozzarella Bites distributed under the following labels: Farm Rich Cheese In ...
FDA Recall #F-1367-2013 — Class I — March 28, 2013
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | F-1367-2013 |
| Date Initiated | March 28, 2013 |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Type | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Product Type | Food |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Rich Products Corp |
| Location | Buffalo, NY |
Product Description
Mozzarella Bites distributed under the following labels: Farm Rich Cheese In a Pizzeria Style Crust, Product Code 36450 Net Wt. 22-oz bag-UPC Code 0 41322 37443 1; Product Code 37443 Net Wt. 22-oz bag-UPC Code 0 41322 37443 1; Product Code 37433 Net Wt. 22-oz bag-UPC Code 0 41322 37813 2; Product Code 37691 Net Wt. 7-oz cartons-UPC Code 0 41322 37691 6; Product Code 32521 and 32522; Net Wt. 44-oz cartons-UPC 0 41322 32521 1; Product Code 37455 Net Wt. 2 lb. cartons-UPC Code 0 41322 37455 4, Market Day, Net Wt.. 22-oz cartons-UPC Code 0 41322 80435 8, Product Code 80435; Schwan's Baked Mozzarella Bites Net Wt.. 22 oz bags- UPC Code 0 72180 61008 9, Product Code 61008, the production date range for these products is 3G1182XXXX - 3G3088XXXX.
Reason for Recall
Products potentially contaminated with E. coli O121.
Classification
Class I — A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide
Product Quantity
820,577 cases
Product Codes / Lot Numbers
Julian Dates 15821182 to 15823088; Best By Dates January 1, 2013 - September 29, 2013
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.