FDA recall record

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Imperial Choice Mandarin Oranges Broken Segments in recall — FDA F-1245-2016

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is announcing a voluntary recall of one lot of Imperial Choice Mandarin Oranges Broken Segments in Light Syrup…

Class IIIclassification
F-1245-2016official record ID
May 18, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordF-1245-2016
CategoryFood Recalls
ClassificationClass III
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmGreater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Report dateMay 18, 2016
Recall initiation dateMar 11, 2016
Quantity2200 cases (cans per case unk.)
LocationDuquesne, PA, United States

Official product description

Imperial Choice Mandarin Oranges Broken Segments in Light Syrup; Net WT. 11 oz.; Imported by Acme Food Sales, Seattle, WA 98108; Product of China; 4200/01029; PRO: DEC 21, 2013; Best By: Dec 21, 2016

Why the product was recalled

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is announcing a voluntary recall of one lot of Imperial Choice Mandarin Oranges Broken Segments in Light Syrup because some of the cans from this lot may leak, bulge or burst open. The product may be contaminated by spoilage organisms or pathogens, which could lead to serious or life threatening illness if consumed. This recall only affects cans marked with code 4200/01029.

Distribution information

Southwest PA

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.

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