Star Shaped Shells; Best If Used By 02/26/2017; Batch 162734736; NET WT 11.46 Pounds; Approximate Unit Count [Per Case]: 9 Dozen [108 units]

Mel-O Cream Donuts International, INC. recalled Star Shaped Shells in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Oct 3, 2016.

The FDA-published reason for this recall is: "Human fingertip found in product filling line."

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "WI, IL, OH." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Springfield, IL. The recall covers 9 cases of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Dec 7, 2016), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.