The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0305-2025·Announced 2024-12-25

Italian Meatball Dry Mix Recalled Due to Metal Contamination

GRIFFITH FOODS LTD is recalling 25,903 pounds of Italian Meatball Dry Mix due to potential metal pieces in the product. The product was distributed across IL, NY, NC, WI, TX, TN, and GA.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall involving potential metal contamination in a food product. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Metal pieces pose a risk of harm to consumers if ingested, meeting the criteria for a High severity level.

Plain-English summary

GRIFFITH FOODS LTD is recalling its Italian Meatball Dry Mix (Item 18968101, 100138, 40.84 lb. bag) due to the potential for pieces of metal in the product. The recall affects 25,903.154 pounds of product bearing lot numbers 577682 and 577683.

The product was distributed to facilities in Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Texas, Tennessee, and Georgia. Consumers or businesses who purchased this product should not use it.

If you have this product, do not consume it. Return it to the place of purchase for a refund or discard it. For questions, contact GRIFFITH FOODS LTD or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Item 18968101, 100138 ITALIAN MBALL DRY MIX EX, 40.84 lb. bag
Manufacturer
GRIFFITH FOODS LTD
Category
Food — Seasoning Mix
Hazard
  • foreign-metal

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • LOT 577682 LOT 577683

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

  • GA
  • IL
  • NC
  • NY
  • TN
  • TX
  • WI

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