San Gennaro Foods, Inc

Recall #F-0117-2018 · Initiated 2017-10-13

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What happened

San Gennaro Foods recalled Melissa's brand Sun-Dried Tomato Polenta because the date code ink was printed directly onto the food packaging in a way that allowed it to contact the product inside. The ink used is not approved for food contact.

Who is at risk

This affects anyone who purchased this product, as the unapproved ink could potentially transfer to the food.

What to do

Check your pantry for Melissa's Sun-Dried Tomato Polenta in 12 or 16 oz packages (UPC 0-45255-11848-3). If you have this product, do not use it and return it to the store where you purchased it, or contact San Gennaro Foods for a refund.

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

Reason for recall

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.

Quantity affected

3201 cases

Distribution

CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, ME, MI, NJ, NY, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WI and Canada.

Lot / code info

010818, 013118, 020818, 022818, 030818, 032718, 050718, 060718, 062018.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Terminated

2018-05-18