CLASS II Food recall · Reported 2 Oct 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Apetina Marinated Olives & Feta in Olive Oil recalled
Unfi General Corporate is recalling Apetina Marinated Olives & Feta in Olive Oil, distributed in 7 states. The recall was initiated on 1 Sep 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-2248-2019
- FDA event ID
- 83685
- Recalling firm
- Unfi General Corporate, Providence, RI
- Brand
- Apetina Marinated
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 1 Sep 2019
- FDA classified
- 26 Sep 2019
- Reported
- 2 Oct 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Temperature Abuse
- Product category
- Cheese
Timeline
| 1 Sep 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 26 Sep 2019 | Classified by FDA | +25 days |
| 2 Oct 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product was held room temperature and the label stated to keep the product refrigerated.
Foods that need refrigeration and were stored or shipped too warm can grow harmful bacteria without any change in look or smell.
Product as listed by the FDA
Apetina Marinated Olives & Feta in Olive Oil, packed in 3.1 LB pals; 4 pals/case; UPC: 0009393605697
Where it was distributed
Products distributed in: KY, IN, IL, MI, FL, OH, MO
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product was held room temperature and the label stated to keep the product refrigerated.
Which lots are affected?
UPC Code: 0009393605697; All lots distributed from UNFI Greenwood and Sarasota
Where was it sold?
Products distributed in: KY, IN, IL, MI, FL, OH, MO
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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