Mandarin Oranges (Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank) – syrup lot issue (2016)
Class III: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences
Class III recall indicates unlikely adverse health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Imperial Choice Mandarin Oranges Broken Segments in Light Syrup; Net WT. 11 oz.; Imported by Acme Food Sales, Seattle, WA 98108; Product of China; 4200/01029; PRO: DEC 21, 2013; Best By: Dec 21, 2016
Brand
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
On can end: 4200/01029, PRO: DEC 21, 2013, Best By: Dec 21, 2016
Products Sold
On can end: 4200/01029; PRO: DEC 21, 2013; Best By: Dec 21, 2016
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is recalling Imperial Choice Mandarin Oranges Broken Segments in Light Syrup; Net WT. 11 oz.; Imported by Acme Fo due to Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is announcing a voluntary recall of one lot of Imperial Choice Mandarin Oranges Broken Segments in Light Syru. 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
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is announcing a voluntary recall of one lot of Imperial Choice Mandarin Oranges Broken Segments in Light Syrup because some of the cans from this lot may leak, bulge or burst open. The product may be contaminated by spoilage organisms or pathogens, which could lead to serious or life threatening illness if consumed. This recall only affects cans marked with code 4200/01029.
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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