CLASS I Food recall · Reported 12 Jun 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Gia Russa Whole Grain Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs recalled
Icco Cheese is recalling Gia Russa Whole Grain Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs in Paperboard Canisters, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 3 May 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-1438-2019
- FDA event ID
- 82744
- Recalling firm
- Icco Cheese, Orangeburg, NY
- Brand
- Gia Russa
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 3 May 2019
- FDA classified
- 4 Jun 2019
- Reported
- 12 Jun 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Bread
Timeline
| 3 May 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 4 Jun 2019 | Classified by FDA | +32 days |
| 12 Jun 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product contains undeclared Allergens: Walnuts & Pecans
Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.
Product as listed by the FDA
Gia Russa Whole Grain Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs in 10 Oz Paperboard Canisters
Where it was distributed
All product was distributed to Gia Russa, who distributes Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product contains undeclared Allergens: Walnuts & Pecans
Which lots are affected?
Best By 8/21/19,9/21/19,10/4/19,11/12/19 & 12/5/19 UPC Codes: 0-26825-01854-9
Where was it sold?
All product was distributed to Gia Russa, who distributes Nationwide
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 I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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 82744| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Gia Russa Whole Grain Italian Unseasoned Bread Crumbs recalledGia Russa | Icco Cheese | Undeclared Allergens | Nationwide |
More recalls from Icco Cheese
All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Gia Russa Whole Grain Italian Unseasoned Bread Crumbs recalledGia Russa | Icco Cheese | Undeclared Allergens | Nationwide |
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