Sun-Dried Tomato Polenta recalled over mold contamination

Recall date

October 13, 2017

Source

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

Official notice title

San Gennaro Foods, Inc recalls Sun-Dried Tomato Polenta, Melissa's brand, Shelf stable, 12/16 oz package UPC# 0-45255-11848-3 Ingredients: Water, Orga…

Recall number

F-0117-2018

FDA classification

Class III

Brand / firm

San Gennaro Foods, Inc

Sold / distributed

CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, ME, MI, NJ, NY, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WI and Canada.

Why it was recalled

Date coding ink was being printed directly on the food contact surface of packaging, allowing the ink to be in direct contact with the product. The ink is not approved for food use.

Class III means the product violates regulations but is not likely to cause harm.

What was recalled

Sun-Dried Tomato Polenta, Melissa's brand, Shelf stable, 12/16 oz package UPC# 0-45255-11848-3 Ingredients: Water, Organic Cornmeal, Organic Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Organic Tomato Powder, Salt, Yeast Extract, Organic Granulated Onion, Tartaric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Beta Carotene