Ateeco product recalled over choking hazard

Recall date

February 26, 2015

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Ateeco, Inc. recalls Mrs. Ts Pierogies, Net Wt 16 oz (1 lb) 456 g,12 Pieces/ Carton 12 Cartons/ Case, frozen, Best By: 05/20/16, 07/15/16,…

Recall number

F-2013-2015

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Ateeco, Inc.

Sold / distributed

CT, IL, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, VA

Why it was recalled

Mrs. Ts Pierogies, of Shenandoah, PA, announced the voluntary recall of specific lots of its Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil variety of pierogies, due to safety concerns. The affected product was distributed to a limited number of retail customers and is being recalled due to plastic contamination in the product which may be a choke hazard.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Mrs. Ts Pierogies, Net Wt 16 oz (1 lb) 456 g,12 Pieces/ Carton 12 Cartons/ Case, frozen, Best By: 05/20/16, 07/15/16, 08/27/16 UPC: 4116400042