Class IITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Oct 3, 2016

Star Shaped Shells; Best If Used By 02/26/2017; Batch 162734736; NET WT 11.46 Pounds;…

Recalling firm: Mel-O Cream Donuts International, Inc.

Why it was recalled

Human fingertip found in product filling line.

Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: Jul 21, 2017.

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ProductStar Shaped Shells; Best If Used By 02/26/2017; Batch 162734736; NET WT 11.46 Pounds; Approximate Unit Count [Per Case]: 9 Dozen [108 units]
Package size11.46 Pounds

FDA code information

Product Code: 23510; Batch 162734736; UPC: 4792423510; Best If Used By 02/26/2017

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Original product description

Star Shaped Shells; Best If Used By 02/26/2017; Batch 162734736; NET WT 11.46 Pounds; Approximate Unit Count [Per Case]: 9 Dozen [108 units]

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
best by02/26/2017Product Code: 23510; Batch 162734736; UPC: 4792423510; Best If Used By 02/26/2017
best by02/26/2017Star Shaped Shells; Best If Used By 02/26/2017; Batch 162734736; NET WT 11.46 Pounds; Approximate Unit Count [Per Case]: 9 Dozen [108 units]

Original FDA recall reason

Human fingertip found in product filling line.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0542-2017
Event ID
75389
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Oct 3, 2016
Reported
Dec 7, 2016
Classified
Nov 25, 2016
Terminated
Jul 21, 2017
Quantity
9 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-0542-2017

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