Mozzarella cheese sticks are breaded Mozzarella Stick designed to be cooked in either the oven or a fryer. The package contains a clear inner plastic sealed bag with the food product, inside a cardboard larger carton. The net weight is 8 oz., and there are 12 units per case. Product is sold under brand HyVee and has the UPC # 0 75450 14991 3. The product is labeled in parts: "***HyVee mozzarella sticks***mozzarella cheese in a crispy breading***ovenable keep frozen***NET WT 8 OZ (227 g)***DISTRIBUTED BY HY-VEE, INC. 5820 WESTOWN PARKWAY WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266***1-800-289-8343***CONTAINS: WHEAT, MILK, EGGS***".

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Best if Used By dates: 4/17/2016 and 4/22/2016; Manufacturing date codes: 14290402 and 14295402.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Great American Appetizers, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Mozzarella cheese contains Soy Flour but the Ingredients Statement declares only Soybean Oil and the Contains statement does not declare Soy. The label does not declare yellow # 5 and yellow #6.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Mozzarella cheese sticks are breaded Mozzarella Stick designed to be cooked in either the oven or a fryer. The package contains a clear inner plastic sealed bag with the food product, inside a cardboard larger carton. The net weight is 8 oz., and there are 12 units per case. Product is sold under brand HyVee and has the UPC # 0 75450 14991 3. The product is labeled in parts: "***HyVee mozzarella sticks***mozzarella cheese in a crispy breading***ovenable keep frozen***NET WT 8 OZ (227 g)***DISTRIBUTED BY HY-VEE, INC. 5820 WESTOWN PARKWAY WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266***1-800-289-8343***CONTAINS: WHEAT, MILK, EGGS***".

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Best if Used By dates: 4/17/2016 and 4/22/2016; Manufacturing date codes: 14290402 and 14295402.

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: F-0743-2015

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