Arrowhead/Christmas Tree Shells — Class II food recall F-0541-2017
Terminated recall by Mel-O Cream Donuts International, Inc., reported 2016-12-07, distributed in IL, OH, WI. Human fingertip found in product filling line.
| Recall number | F-0541-2017 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Mel-O Cream Donuts International, Inc., Springfield, IL, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2016-10-03 |
| Classified | 2016-11-25 |
| Reported by FDA | 2016-12-07 |
| Terminated | 2017-07-21 |
| Distributed | IL, OH, WI |
| Quantity | 20 cases |
| Lot numbers | 162734737 |
| Expiration dates | 2017-02-26 |
Product
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]
Reason for recall
Human fingertip found in product filling line.
Machine access
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