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ITALIAN ROSE GARLIC SPREAD, Gluten Free, NET WT. 35 LB (16 kg), www.italian-rose.com, Riviera Beach, FL 33404

Reported: May 2, 2018 Initiated: April 6, 2018 #F-1135-2018 842 pails units

Italian Rose Garlic Products, LLC issued this FDA Food recall on May 2, 2018. Classified as Low severity (Class III). Approximately 842 pails units are affected. The recall was issued because: During a FDA inspection, it was disclosed that the firm is not documenting the mixing time of the product nor is pH mon…. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-1135-2018) was formally reported on May 2, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on April 6, 2018. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Italian Rose Garlic Products, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Riviera Beach, FL. Federal records indicate 842 pails units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: During a FDA inspection, it was disclosed that the firm is not documenting the mixing time of the product nor is pH monitoring for each kettle/batch mixed being conducted. The product is a shelf stable garlic spread. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Florida consignees only.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 8 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Low

Units Affected

842 pails

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product Description

ITALIAN ROSE GARLIC SPREAD, Gluten Free, NET WT. 35 LB (16 kg), www.italian-rose.com, Riviera Beach, FL 33404

Reason for Recall

During a FDA inspection, it was disclosed that the firm is not documenting the mixing time of the product nor is pH monitoring for each kettle/batch mixed being conducted. The product is a shelf stable garlic spread.

Details

Units Affected
842 pails
Distribution
Florida consignees only.
Location
Riviera Beach, FL

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Low (Class III)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-1135-2018
Date reported May 2, 2018
Date initiated April 6, 2018
Recalling firm Italian Rose Garlic Products, LLC
Units affected 842 pails
Distribution Florida consignees only.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

842 pails units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units)
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ITALIAN ROSE GARLIC SPREAD, Gluten Free, NET WT. 35 LB (16 kg), www.italian-rose.com, Riviera Beach, FL 33404. Recalled by Italian Rose Garlic Products, LLC. Units affected: 842 pails.
Why was this product recalled?
During a FDA inspection, it was disclosed that the firm is not documenting the mixing time of the product nor is pH monitoring for each kettle/batch mixed being conducted. The product is a shelf stable garlic spread.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on May 2, 2018. Severity: Low. Recall number: F-1135-2018.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Florida consignees only..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-1135-2018) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. Recall severity varies based on the likelihood and degree of potential harm to consumers. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
  • Source: USDA FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat, poultry, and egg product recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

All federal data sources used on this page

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).