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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

Recalling firm

San Gennaro Foods, Inc
19255 80th Ave S
Kent, WA 98032-1135
United States

Recall classification

Unlikely to cause any adverse health consequences.

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