Class IIITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Aug 27, 2015

Heartland Products, Inc. Roma's Italian Base, 120116, packaged in 50-lb. poly-lined cardboard…

Recalling firm: Heartland Products Inc.

Why it was recalled

Presence of high levels of Azodicarbonamide (ADA), failure to declare allergens on label, and potential cross-contamination with allergens.

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: Apr 14, 2016.

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ProductHeartland Products, Inc. Roma's Italian Base, 120116, packaged in 50-lb. poly-lined cardboard boxes, Manufactured by Heartland Products, Inc., Des Moines, IA.

FDA code information

G0602

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Original product description

Heartland Products, Inc. Roma's Italian Base, 120116, packaged in 50-lb. poly-lined cardboard boxes, Manufactured by Heartland Products, Inc., Des Moines, IA.

Original FDA recall reason

Presence of high levels of Azodicarbonamide (ADA), failure to declare allergens on label, and potential cross-contamination with allergens.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1077-2016
Event ID
71942
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Aug 27, 2015
Reported
Apr 20, 2016
Classified
Apr 13, 2016
Terminated
Apr 14, 2016
Quantity
36 - 50 lb. boxes
Location
Des Moines, IA, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Letter

Where it was distributed

Product was distributed in IA and IL. No foreign, military, or federal goverment distribution.

FDA source record · F-1077-2016

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