CLASS II Food recall · Reported 5 Sep 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Ararat Cut Beets recalled by Artashes
Artashes is recalling Ararat Cut Beets, distributed in California. The recall was initiated on 1 Aug 2018 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-1905-2018
- FDA event ID
- 80728
- Recalling firm
- Artashes, Abovyan, N/A
- Brand
- Ararat
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 1 Aug 2018
- FDA classified
- 27 Aug 2018
- Reported
- 5 Sep 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Processing Deviation
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 1 Aug 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 27 Aug 2018 | Classified by FDA | +26 days |
| 5 Sep 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
FDA foreign inspection found pH levels in four products to be above their scheduled process.
The USDA issues these when meat or poultry was produced without proper inspection, or when a step such as cooking or pasteurisation did not meet requirements.
Product as listed by the FDA
Ararat Cut Beets; 19 oz. glass jar; Ingredients: Cut Beets, Water, Salt, Sugar, Citric Acid. Product of Armenia; Exclusively imported and distributed by: Kradjian Importing Co., Inc. Glendale, CA
Where it was distributed
One direct customer in CA
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
FDA foreign inspection found pH levels in four products to be above their scheduled process.
Which lots are affected?
Batch number- 182- 10/13/16 Best by October 2018; Batch number- 187- 10/18/16 Best by October 2018; Batch number- 203- 10/28/16 Best by October 2018;
Where was it sold?
One direct customer in CA
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.
Other products in this recall event
3 other products · FDA event 80728This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Ararat Imambayeldy recalled by Artashes.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Ararat Imambayeldy recalled by ArtashesArarat Imambayeldy | Artashes | Processing Deviation | CA | |
| CLASS II | Ararat Eggplant Paste recalled by ArtashesArarat Eggplant | Artashes | Processing Deviation | CA | |
| CLASS II | Ararat Grilled Eggplant and Peppers recalled by ArtashesArarat Grilled | Artashes | Processing Deviation | CA |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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