Sun-Dried Tomato Polenta (Melissa's) – 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
Sun-Dried Tomato Polenta, Melissa's brand, Shelf stable, 12/16 oz package UPC# 0-45255-11848-3 Ingredients: Water, Organic Cornmeal, Organic Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Organic Tomato Powder, Salt, Yeast Extract, Organic Granulated Onion, Tartaric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Beta Carotene
Brand
San Gennaro Foods, Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
010818, 013118, 020818, 022818, 030818, 032718, 050718, 060718, 062018.
Products Sold
010818, 013118, 020818, 022818, 030818, 032718, 050718, 060718, 062018.
San Gennaro Foods, Inc is recalling Sun-Dried Tomato Polenta, Melissa's brand, Shelf stable, 12/16 oz package UPC# 0-45255-11848-3 In 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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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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