Arrowhead/Christmas Tree Shells; Best If Used By 02/26/2017; Batch 162734737; NET WT 12 Pounds; Approximate Unit Count [Per Case]: 8 Dozen [96 units]
Recalling firm: Mel-O Cream Donuts International, Inc.
Why it was recalled
Human fingertip found in product filling line.
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ProductArrowhead/Christmas Tree Shells; Best If Used By 02/26/2017; Batch 162734737; NET WT 12 Pounds; Approximate Unit Count [Per Case]: 8 Dozen [96 units]
FDA code information
Product Code: 23520; Batch: 162734737; UPC: 4792423520; Best If Used By 02/26/2017
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Original product description
Arrowhead/Christmas Tree Shells; Best If Used By 02/26/2017; Batch 162734737; NET WT 12 Pounds; Approximate Unit Count [Per Case]: 8 Dozen [96 units]
Extracted codes and context
| Type | Code / value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| batch | 162734737 | Product Code: 23520; Batch: 162734737; UPC: 4792423520; Best If Used By 02/26/2017 |
| best by | 02/26/2017 | Product Code: 23520; Batch: 162734737; UPC: 4792423520; Best If Used By 02/26/2017 |
| best by | 02/26/2017 | Arrowhead/Christmas Tree Shells; Best If Used By 02/26/2017; Batch 162734737; NET WT 12 Pounds; Approximate Unit Count [Per Case]: 8 Dozen [96 units] |
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0541-2017
- Event ID
- 75389
- FDA status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Oct 3, 2016
- Reported
- Dec 7, 2016
- Classified
- Nov 25, 2016
- Terminated
- Jul 21, 2017
- Quantity
- 20 cases
- Location
- Springfield, IL, United States
- Initiation type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Where it was distributed
WI, IL, OH
FDA source record · F-0541-2017
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