FDA recall record

Mel-O Cream Donuts International Arrowhead/Christmas Tree Shells recall — FDA F-0541-2017

Human fingertip found in product filling line.

Class IIclassification
F-0541-2017official record ID
Dec 7, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordF-0541-2017
CategoryFood Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmMel-O Cream Donuts International, Inc.
Report dateDec 7, 2016
Recall initiation dateOct 3, 2016
Quantity20 cases
LocationSpringfield, IL, United States

Official product description

Arrowhead/Christmas Tree Shells; Best If Used By 02/26/2017; Batch 162734737; NET WT 12 Pounds; Approximate Unit Count [Per Case]: 8 Dozen [96 units]

Why the product was recalled

Human fingertip found in product filling line.

Distribution information

WI, IL, OH

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.

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