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FDA Food recall · Reported April 23, 2014

Poor Boy Sandwich, 7oz. Product labeling reads in part:"POOR BOY SANDWICH***Perishable Keep Refrigerated***Net Wt. 7 oz***Mrs. Riggs Sandwiches 1792 Callens Rd Ventura CA 93003***"

Mrs. Rigg's Sandwiches is recalling certain lots (Lot Number Jan 31, 2014, Feb 7, 2014, Feb 14, 2014) of Poor Boy Sandwiches and Italian Torpedo Sandwiches because they were produ…

Recall #
F-1822-2014
Affected scope
425
Initiated
February 21, 2014
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Mrs Rigg's Sandwiches recalled Poor Boy Sandwich, 7oz. Product labeling reads in part:"POOR BOY SANDWICH***Perishable… — a moderate-severity action.

Poor Boy Sandwich, 7oz. Product labeling reads in part:"POOR BOY SANDWICH***Perishable… was recalled by Mrs Rigg's Sandwiches in April 23, 2014. Reason: Mrs. Rigg's Sandwiches is recalling certain lots (Lot Number Jan 31, 2014, Feb 7, 2014, Feb 14, 2014) of Poor…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1822-2014 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Mrs Rigg's Sandwiches issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall — Mrs. Rigg's Sandwiches is recalling certain lots (Lot Number Jan 31, 2014, Feb 7, 2014, Feb 14, 2014) of Poor….

Moderate
severity level
425 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
April 23, 2014
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1822-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-1822-2014) was formally reported on April 23, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 21, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Mrs Rigg's Sandwiches is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Ventura, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 425.

The documented reason for this recall is: Mrs. Rigg's Sandwiches is recalling certain lots (Lot Number Jan 31, 2014, Feb 7, 2014, Feb 14, 2014) of Poor Boy Sandwiches and Italian Torpedo Sandwiches because they were produced using meat recalled by Rancho Feedin… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: California.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food — clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Food recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category — 25,414 food recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 100,165 recalls in the database, 23,668 are high severity, 72,097 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

425

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

Poor Boy Sandwich, 7oz. Product labeling reads in part:"POOR BOY SANDWICH***Perishable Keep Refrigerated***Net Wt. 7 oz***Mrs. Riggs Sandwiches 1792 Callens Rd Ventura CA 93003***"

Reason for recall

Mrs. Rigg's Sandwiches is recalling certain lots (Lot Number Jan 31, 2014, Feb 7, 2014, Feb 14, 2014) of Poor Boy Sandwiches and Italian Torpedo Sandwiches because they were produced using meat recalled by Rancho Feeding Company for meat distributed without the benefit of a federal inspection.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-1822-2014
Date reported April 23, 2014
Date initiated February 21, 2014
Recalling firm Mrs Rigg's Sandwiches
Firm location Ventura, CA
Affected scope 425
Distribution California.

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

Scale of Impact

425 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.

What to do with this recall

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This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Poor Boy Sandwich, 7oz. Product labeling reads in part:"POOR BOY SANDWICH***Perishable Keep Refrigerated***Net Wt. 7 oz***Mrs. Riggs Sandwiches 1792 Callens Rd Ventura CA 93003***". Recalled by Mrs Rigg's Sandwiches. Units affected: 425.
Why was this product recalled?
Mrs. Rigg's Sandwiches is recalling certain lots (Lot Number Jan 31, 2014, Feb 7, 2014, Feb 14, 2014) of Poor Boy Sandwiches and Italian Torpedo Sandwiches because they were produced using meat recalled by Rancho Feeding Company for meat distributed without the benefit of a federal inspection.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on April 23, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-1822-2014.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: California..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-1822-2014) 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.

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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: FDA Food, reported April 23, 2014.

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