Molly's Kitchen Hotzzarella Cheese Sticks (Ajinomoto) – E. coli risk (2016)
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
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Molly's Kitchen Hotzzarella Cheese Sticks, 12 lbs., Item No. 582648; Fred's Hotzzarella Cheese Sticks, 12lbs., Item No. 0204320.
Brand
Ajinomoto Windsor Inc., Golden Tiger Plant
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
0986121, 0986158
Products Sold
0986121, 0986158
Ajinomoto Windsor Inc., Golden Tiger Plant is recalling Molly's Kitchen Hotzzarella Cheese Sticks, 12 lbs., Item No. 582648; Fred's Hotzzarella Cheese Stic due to Ajinomoto Windsor is recalling Cheese Sticks because it may be contaminated with E. coli O121.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Ajinomoto Windsor is recalling Cheese Sticks because it may be contaminated with E. coli O121.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
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