San Gennaro Foods, Inc

Recall #F-0126-2018 · Initiated 2017-10-13

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What happened

San Gennaro Foods recalled white polenta packages because the date printing ink was applied directly to the food packaging surface instead of being printed on a non-food contact area. The ink used is not approved for food contact.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased this product could potentially be affected, though the risk is considered low (Class III recall).

What to do

Check your pantry for San Gennaro brand white polenta in 12/16oz or 6/16oz packages with UPC# 7-62676-17400-2. If you have this product, do not use it; return it to the store where you purchased it or dispose of it safely.

Product

White Polenta, San Gennaro brand, 12/16oz packages, UPC# 7-62676-17400-2 White Polenta, San Gennaro brand, 6/16oz packages UPC# 7-62676-17400-2 Ingredients: Water, White Corn Meal, Salt, Tartaric Acid

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

285 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

030618, 050818

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2018-05-18