CLASS II ONGOING Food recall · Reported 7 Oct 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report
Kofinas Garlic Mediterranean Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil recalled
Lmsi is recalling Kofinas Garlic Mediterranean Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil, distributed in 13 states. The recall was initiated on 29 Aug 2026 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
- H-1399-2026
- FDA event ID
- 99805
- Recalling firm
- Lmsi, Montgomery, OH
- Brand
- Kofinas Garlic
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 29 Aug 2026
- FDA classified
- 29 Sep 2026
- Reported
- 7 Oct 2026
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Hidden Drug Ingredients
- Product category
- Cooking Oil
Timeline
| 29 Aug 2026 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 29 Sep 2026 | Classified by FDA | +31 days |
| 7 Oct 2026 | 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 garlic essential oil not approved for culinary use
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Product as listed by the FDA
Kofinas Garlic Mediterranean Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil, packaged in 3.4 fl oz (100mL), 8.5 fl oz (250mL), and 17 fl oz (500mL) glass bottles, UPC: 799475717185 (on 8.5 fl oz/250mL), 799475717178 (on 17 fl oz/500mL). The 3.4 fl oz/100mL bottles were sold as part of a gift set; the 8.5 fl oz/250mL and 17 fl oz/500mL products were sold individually.
Where it was distributed
Distributed directly to consumers in CA, FL, IL, KY, MO, NC, OH, OR, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WV
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Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product contains garlic essential oil not approved for culinary use
Which lots are affected?
No codes applied
Where was it sold?
Distributed directly to consumers in CA, FL, IL, KY, MO, NC, OH, OR, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WV
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 13 Oct 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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