CLASS II Food recall · Reported 23 Apr 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Italian Torpedo Sandwich Product labeling reads recalled
Mrs Rigg's Sandwiches is recalling Italian Torpedo Sandwich Product labeling reads in part:"Italian Torpedo Sandwich***, distributed in California. The recall was initiated on 21 Feb 2014 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-1823-2014
- FDA event ID
- 67789
- Recalling firm
- Mrs Rigg's Sandwiches, Ventura, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 21 Feb 2014
- FDA classified
- 14 Apr 2014
- Reported
- 23 Apr 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Processing Deviation
- Product category
- Ready Meals
Timeline
| 21 Feb 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 14 Apr 2014 | Classified by FDA | +52 days |
| 23 Apr 2014 | 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
Mrs. Rigg's Sandwiches is recalling certain lots (Lot Number Jan 31, 2014, Feb 7, 2014, Feb 14, 2014) of Poor Boy Sandwiches and Italian Torpedo Sandwiches because they were produced using meat recalled by Rancho Feeding Company for meat distributed without the benefit of a federal inspection.
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
Italian Torpedo Sandwich, 10oz. Product labeling reads in part:"ITALIAN TORPEDO SANDWICH***Net Wt. 7 oz***Mrs. Riggs Sandwiches 1792 Callens Rd Ventura CA 93003***"
Where it was distributed
California.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Mrs. Rigg's Sandwiches is recalling certain lots (Lot Number Jan 31, 2014, Feb 7, 2014, Feb 14, 2014) of Poor Boy Sandwiches and Italian Torpedo Sandwiches because they were produced using meat recalled by Rancho Feeding Company for meat distributed without the benefit of a federal inspection.
Which lots are affected?
Lot Number/Production Dates: Jan 31, 2014, Feb 7, 2014, Feb 14, 2014
Where was it sold?
California.
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 67789This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Poor Boy Sandwich Product labeling reads recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Poor Boy Sandwich Product labeling reads recalledPoor Boy | Mrs Rigg's Sandwiches | Processing Deviation | CA |
More recalls from Mrs Rigg's Sandwiches
All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Poor Boy Sandwich Product labeling reads recalledPoor Boy | Mrs Rigg's Sandwiches | Processing Deviation | CA |