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Class II
Ocean State Jobbers, Inc.
Recall #F-0711-2014 · Initiated 2013-06-28
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Mediterranean olives from Bel Frantoio were stored at room temperature instead of being kept refrigerated as required by the label. This improper storage could allow bacteria to grow and potentially make the product unsafe to eat.
Who is at risk
Anyone who purchased this product and consumed it could be at risk, particularly people with weakened immune systems, young children, and elderly individuals.
What to do
If you bought Mediterranean olives in a 34-oz plastic container from Bel Frantoio in the Northeast between now and this recall, do not eat them. Throw the product away or return it to the store where you bought it for a refund.
Product
Mediterranean Olives: Black, produced by Bel Frantoio and packaged in 34-oz. plastic containers. Imported from Italy
Reason for recall
Product stored at room temperature not as per label instructions "Keep refrigerated"
Quantity affected
8172 units
Distribution
Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine, New York
Lot / code info
All lot numbers 297-2012 342-2012 038-2013 039-2013 065-2013
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
E-Mail
Terminated
2019-07-18
Recalling firm
Ocean State Jobbers, Inc.
375 Commerce Park Rd
North Kingstown, RI 02852-7739
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.
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