Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-0743-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Great American Appetizers, Inc. |
| Report date | Dec 24, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Nov 14, 2014 |
| Quantity | 662 cases (12/8 oz. packages per case) |
| Location | Nampa, ID, United States |
Official product description
Mozzarella cheese sticks are breaded Mozzarella Stick designed to be cooked in either the oven or a fryer. The package contains a clear inner plastic sealed bag with the food product, inside a cardboard larger carton. The net weight is 8 oz., and there are 12 units per case. Product is sold under brand HyVee and has the UPC # 0 75450 14991 3. The product is labeled in parts: "***HyVee mozzarella sticks***mozzarella cheese in a crispy breading***ovenable keep frozen***NET WT 8 OZ (227 g)***DISTRIBUTED BY HY-VEE, INC. 5820 WESTOWN PARKWAY WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266***1-800-289-8343***CONTAINS: WHEAT, MILK, EGGS***".
Why the product was recalled
Mozzarella cheese contains Soy Flour but the Ingredients Statement declares only Soybean Oil and the Contains statement does not declare Soy. The label does not declare yellow # 5 and yellow #6.
Distribution information
distributed directly in Iowa
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
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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