CITTERIO CHORIZO, sold in a deli bag. This is a deli service item
Recalled by Bj Wholesale Club on Feb 5, 2016
Recall Summary
Bj Wholesale Club recalled CITTERIO CHORIZO, sold in a deli bag. in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Feb 5, 2016.
The FDA-published reason for this recall is: "Product may have been sliced on the same equipment where the mortadella with pistachios was sliced."
The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "BJs locations in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Westborough, MA. The recall covers 1 of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Apr 13, 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.
Reason for Recall
Product may have been sliced on the same equipment where the mortadella with pistachios was sliced.
Product Description
CITTERIO CHORIZO, sold in a deli bag. This is a deli service item
Distribution
BJs locations in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia
What Should You Do?
- 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
- 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
- 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
- 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.
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