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Class II
Ocean State Jobbers, Inc.
Recall #F-0719-2014 · Initiated 2013-06-28
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Mediterranean Kalamata olives made by Bel Frantoio were stored at room temperature instead of being kept refrigerated as the label requires. This improper storage could potentially allow harmful bacteria to grow.
Who is at risk
Everyone who purchased this product should be concerned, as improper storage conditions can affect food safety for all consumers.
What to do
If you purchased these 34-oz. containers of Bel Frantoio Kalamata olives in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, or New York, do not eat them. Throw them away or return them to the store where you bought them.
Product
Mediterranean Olives: Kalamata, 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
6216 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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