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FDA Food recall · Reported September 28, 2016

10 oz flexible plastic bag containing 12 individually wrapped mozzarella cheese sticks. The product is packaged in a Blue and clear bag with white and black lettering. UPC number: 0 71040 00060 2

A thin layer of the packaging film may remain on the cheese after the consumer opens it potentially causing choking.

Recall #
F-2324-2016
Affected scope
5,259 cases, 12 bags per case
Initiated
July 23, 2016
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Pollio Italian Cheese Company recalled 10 oz flexible plastic bag containing 12 individually wrapped mozzarella cheese sticks. T… - a moderate-severity action.

10 oz flexible plastic bag containing 12 individually wrapped mozzarella cheese sticks. T… was recalled by Pollio Italian Cheese Company in September 28, 2016. Reason: A thin layer of the packaging film may remain on the cheese after the consumer opens it potentially causing c…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-2324-2016 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Pollio Italian Cheese Company issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-A thin layer of the packaging film may remain on the cheese after the consumer opens it potentially causing c….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
September 28, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-2324-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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 - 25,457 food recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

10 oz flexible plastic bag containing 12 individually wrapped mozzarella cheese sticks. The product is packaged in a Blue and clear bag with white and black lettering. UPC number: 0 71040 00060 2

Reason for recall

A thin layer of the packaging film may remain on the cheese after the consumer opens it potentially causing choking.

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-2324-2016
Date reported September 28, 2016
Date initiated July 23, 2016
Recalling firm Pollio Italian Cheese Company
Firm location Campbell, NY
Affected scope 5,259 cases, 12 bags per case
Distribution Product was distributed to 14 U.S. firms. The firm did not distribute to any foreign countries.

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?
10 oz flexible plastic bag containing 12 individually wrapped mozzarella cheese sticks. The product is packaged in a Blue and clear bag with white and black lettering. UPC number: 0 71040 00060 2. Recalled by Pollio Italian Cheese Company. Units affected: 5,259 cases, 12 bags per case.
Why was this product recalled?
A thin layer of the packaging film may remain on the cheese after the consumer opens it potentially causing choking.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on September 28, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-2324-2016.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Product was distributed to 14 U.S. firms. The firm did not distribute to any foreign countries..
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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