CLASS II Food recall · Reported 27 Dec 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Gia Russa Spaghetti Dinner Sauce Mushrooms recalled by John Zidian

John Zidian is recalling Gia Russa Spaghetti Dinner Sauce Mushrooms, distributed in New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania. The recall was initiated on 31 Oct 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBEST BY 10/02/2019 27517 10:31 L1
Quantity recalled56 cs/12/24 oz glass jars

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-0501-2018
FDA event ID
78427
Recalling firm
John Zidian, Boardman, OH
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
31 Oct 2017
FDA classified
18 Dec 2017
Reported
27 Dec 2017
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category
Mold
Product category
Sauces & Condiments

Timeline

31 Oct 2017Recall initiated by company
18 Dec 2017Classified by FDA+48 days
27 Dec 2017Published 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

The recall is being initiated due to mold contamination and "popped lids".

Product as listed by the FDA

Gia Russa Spaghetti Dinner Sauce Mushrooms NET WT. 1 Lb. 8 oz (24 oz) 680 grams INGREDIENTS: Tomato Puree***Canola Oil, Sugar, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Mushrooms, Garlic, Onions, Citric Acid, Oregano, Basil Distributed By: Gia Brands Inc., Boardman, OH 44512 UPC 0 26825 00830 4

Where it was distributed

Product was shipped to the following states: NY, OH & PA

New YorkOhioPennsylvania

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

The recall is being initiated due to mold contamination and "popped lids".

Which lots are affected?

BEST BY 10/02/2019 27517 10:31 L1

Where was it sold?

Product was shipped to the following states: NY, OH & PA

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

1 other product · FDA event 78427

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Gia Russa Spaghetti Dinner Sauce Traditional recalled by John Zidian.

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CLASS IIGia Russa Spaghetti Dinner Sauce Traditional recalled by John ZidianGia RussaJohn ZidianMoldNY, OH, PA

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