Mozzarella Cheese Sticks (Great American Appetizers) – undeclared soy (2014)
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
Mozzarella cheese sticks are breaded Mozzarella Stick designed to be cooked in either the oven or a fryer. The package contains a clear inner plastic sealed bag with the food product, inside a cardboard larger carton. The net weight is 8 oz., and there are 12 units per case. Product is sold under brand HyVee and has the UPC # 0 75450 14991 3. The product is labeled in parts: "***HyVee mozzarella sticks***mozzarella cheese in a crispy breading***ovenable keep frozen***NET WT 8 OZ (227 g)***DIS
Brand
Great American Appetizers, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Best if Used By dates: 4/17/2016 and 4/22/2016, Manufacturing date codes: 14290402 and 14295402.
Products Sold
Best if Used By dates: 4/17/2016 and 4/22/2016; Manufacturing date codes: 14290402 and 14295402.
Great American Appetizers, Inc. is recalling Mozzarella cheese sticks are breaded Mozzarella Stick designed to be cooked in either the oven or a due to Mozzarella cheese contains Soy Flour but the Ingredients Statement declares only Soybean Oil and the Contains statement does not declare Soy. The la. 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
Mozzarella cheese contains Soy Flour but the Ingredients Statement declares only Soybean Oil and the Contains statement does not declare Soy. The label does not declare yellow # 5 and yellow #6.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
IN, IA
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026