The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1715-2022·Announced 2022-09-14

Frozen Potato Deli Rolls Recalled for Bacterial Contamination Risk

Piantedosi Baking Co. recalls Gourmet Potato Deli Rolls due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum. Affected frozen products distributed across 15 states; consumers should check lot codes 22081-22115 with March-April 2023 expiration dates.

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 serious pathogens: Cronobacter sakazakii can cause severe infections, and Clostridium botulinum causes botulism, which can be life-threatening. However, as no illnesses have been reported, the severity is capped at High per the rubric criteria for high-risk pathogens without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Piantedosi Baking Co., Inc. is recalling Gourmet Potato Deli Rolls (12-pack, UPC 033474503647) due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and/or Clostridium botulinum. Approximately 18,119 frozen product trays are affected.

Cronobacter sakazakii is a bacterium that can cause serious infections, particularly in vulnerable populations. Clostridium botulinum produces a toxin that causes botulism, a serious illness that can affect the nervous system and be potentially fatal. As of the recall announcement, no illnesses have been reported.

The recalled products were distributed across 15 states: Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Virginia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Illinois, Mississippi, and Colorado. Affected lot codes include 22081, 22084, 22094, 22101, 22102, 22108, 22110, 22111, and 22115, with expiration dates ranging from March 22, 2023 to April 25, 2023.

Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. Affected products should be discarded. Consumers with questions or concerns should contact their healthcare provider or local poison control center.

The recalled product

Product
Gourmet Potato Deli Roll 12-pack (033474503647)
Manufacturer
Piantedosi Baking Co., Inc.
Category
Food — Frozen Baked Goods
Hazard
  • cronobacter-sakazakii
  • clostridium-botulinum

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 (17)

  • Lot Codes: 22081
  • 22084
  • 22094
  • 22101
  • 22102
  • 22108
  • 22110
  • 22111
  • 22115 Expiration: 3/22/2023
  • 3/25/2023
  • 4/4/2023
  • 4/11/2023
  • 4/12/2023
  • 4/18/2023
  • 4/20/2023
  • 4/21/2023
  • 4/25/2023

Distribution

Distributed in 15 states:

  • CO
  • CT
  • FL
  • IL
  • MA
  • ME
  • MS
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • RI
  • SC
  • VA
  • VT

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