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FDA Food recall · Reported May 31, 2017

ARTISAN-STYLE PIZZA DOUGH BALL distributed under the following sizes and Product Codes: (a) 12 OZ ARTISAN-STYLE PIZZA DOUGH BALL, RICH'S label, Product Code 11268, UPC 0 00 49800 11268 1, NET CASE WT: 12.2 KG (27 LB), UNIT NET WT: 340 G (12G), COUNT: 36; (b) 18 OZ ARTISAN-STYLE PIZZA DOUGH BALL, Product Code 11269, UPC 0 00 49800 11269 8, NET CASE WT: 12.2 KG (27 LB), UNIT NET WT: 510 (G) (1 LB 2 OZ), COUNT: 24; and (c) 22 OZ ARTISAN-STYLE PIZZA DOUGH BALL, Product Code 11270, UPC 0 00 49800 1

The product was made with flour supplied by Ardent Mills who issued a recall on flour products due to possible E. coli 0121 contamination.

Recall #
F-2242-2017
Affected scope
13,043 cases US (total for all products)
Initiated
April 26, 2017
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Rich Products Corp recalled ARTISAN-STYLE PIZZA DOUGH BALL distributed under the following sizes and Product Codes: (… - a moderate-severity action.

ARTISAN-STYLE PIZZA DOUGH BALL distributed under the following sizes and Product Codes: (… was recalled by Rich Products Corp in May 31, 2017. Reason: The product was made with flour supplied by Ardent Mills who issued a recall on flour products due to possibl…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-2242-2017 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Rich Products Corp issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-The product was made with flour supplied by Ardent Mills who issued a recall on flour products due to possibl….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
May 31, 2017
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-2242-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-2242-2017) was formally reported on May 31, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on April 26, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Rich Products Corp is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Buffalo, NY. Federal records list the affected scope as 13,043 cases US (total for all products).

The documented reason for this recall is: The product was made with flour supplied by Ardent Mills who issued a recall on flour products due to possible E. coli 0121 contamination. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI. 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, 2 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

13,043 cases US (total for all products)

Related Recalls

6

2 from same agency

Product description

ARTISAN-STYLE PIZZA DOUGH BALL distributed under the following sizes and Product Codes: (a) 12 OZ ARTISAN-STYLE PIZZA DOUGH BALL, RICH'S label, Product Code 11268, UPC 0 00 49800 11268 1, NET CASE WT: 12.2 KG (27 LB), UNIT NET WT: 340 G (12G), COUNT: 36; (b) 18 OZ ARTISAN-STYLE PIZZA DOUGH BALL, Product Code 11269, UPC 0 00 49800 11269 8, NET CASE WT: 12.2 KG (27 LB), UNIT NET WT: 510 (G) (1 LB 2 OZ), COUNT: 24; and (c) 22 OZ ARTISAN-STYLE PIZZA DOUGH BALL, Product Code 11270, UPC 0 00 49800 11270 4 , NET CASE WT: 13 KG (28 LB 14 OZ), UNIT NET WT: 623 G (22 OZ) (1 LB 6 OZ), COUNT: 21 --- PROCESSED IN CANADA, DIST. BY RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION, BUFFALO, N.Y. 14213 U.S.A.

Reason for recall

The product was made with flour supplied by Ardent Mills who issued a recall on flour products due to possible E. coli 0121 contamination.

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-2242-2017
Date reported May 31, 2017
Date initiated April 26, 2017
Recalling firm Rich Products Corp
Firm location Buffalo, NY
Affected scope 13,043 cases US (total for all products)
Distribution AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI

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

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ARTISAN-STYLE PIZZA DOUGH BALL distributed under the following sizes and Product Codes: (a) 12 OZ ARTISAN-STYLE PIZZA DOUGH BALL, RICH'S label, Product Code 11268, UPC 0 00 49800 11268 1, NET CASE WT: 12.2 KG (27 LB), UNIT NET WT: 340 G (12G), COUNT: 36; (b) 18 OZ ARTISAN-STYLE PIZZA DOUGH BALL, Product Code 11269, UPC 0 00 49800 11269 8, NET CASE WT: 12.2 KG (27 LB), UNIT NET WT: 510 (G) (1 LB 2 OZ), COUNT: 24; and (c) 22 OZ ARTISAN-STYLE PIZZA DOUGH BALL, Product Code 11270, UPC 0 00 49800 11270 4 , NET CASE WT: 13 KG (28 LB 14 OZ), UNIT NET WT: 623 G (22 OZ) (1 LB 6 OZ), COUNT: 21 --- PROCESSED IN CANADA, DIST. BY RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION, BUFFALO, N.Y. 14213 U.S.A.. Recalled by Rich Products Corp. Units affected: 13,043 cases US (total for all products).
Why was this product recalled?
The product was made with flour supplied by Ardent Mills who issued a recall on flour products due to possible E. coli 0121 contamination.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on May 31, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-2242-2017.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-2242-2017) 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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