Original Polenta (San Gennaro) – Ink Contact Hazard (2017)
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
Original Polenta, Melissa's brand, Shelf stable, 12/16 oz package UPC# 0-45255-11847-6 Ingredients: Water, Organic Cornmeal, Salt, Yeast Extract, Organic Granulated Onion, Organic Granulated Garlic, Organic Celery Seed, Tartaric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Beta Carotene
Brand
San Gennaro Foods, Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
010418 010818 020818 022818 031218 032718 032918 050918 060718 061818 062118 062718
Products Sold
010418 010818 020818 022818 031218 032718 032918 050918 060718 061818 062118 062718
San Gennaro Foods, Inc is recalling Original Polenta, Melissa's brand, Shelf stable, 12/16 oz package UPC# 0-45255-11847-6 Ingredient due to Date coding ink was being printed directly on the food contact surface of packaging, allowing the ink to be in direct contact with the product. The i. 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
Date coding ink was being printed directly on the food contact surface of packaging, allowing the ink to be in direct contact with the product. The ink is not approved for food use.
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
CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, ME, MD, MI, NJ, NY, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WI
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