CLASS II Food recall · Reported 27 Sep 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Joy's Gourmet Olive Tapenade, All Natural recalled
Joy's International Foods is recalling Joy's Gourmet Olive Tapenade, All Natural. The recall was initiated on 22 Aug 2017 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-3568-2017
- FDA event ID
- 77984
- Recalling firm
- Joy's International Foods, Melbourne, FL
- Brand
- Joy's
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 22 Aug 2017
- FDA classified
- 20 Sep 2017
- Reported
- 27 Sep 2017
- 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
- Other
Timeline
| 22 Aug 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Sep 2017 | Classified by FDA | +29 days |
| 27 Sep 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Unrecorded temperatures after thermal processes.
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
Joy's Gourmet Olive Tapenade, All Natural, Net Wt. 10 OZ. (280g).
Where it was distributed
US Consignees only.
Questions about this recall
Is Joy's Gourmet Olive Tapenade, All Natural recalled?
Yes. Joy's International Foods recalled Joy's Gourmet Olive Tapenade, All Natural on 22 Aug 2017. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-3568-2017.
Why was it recalled?
Unrecorded temperatures after thermal processes.
Which lots are affected?
Best by date: 8/28/2018 2/7/2017 12/20/2017 12/5/2017 11/28/2017 11/22/2017 7/25/2017
Where was it sold?
US Consignees only.
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 21 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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