CLASS II Food recall · Reported 19 Apr 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Kowalski's Markets, Carrot, Apple, Hummus Wrap recalled

J & J Distributing is recalling Kowalski's Markets, Carrot, Apple, Hummus Wrap, distributed in Minnesota, Wisconsin. The recall was initiated on 14 Mar 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBest By: 03/21 (March 21st)

Quantity recalled11 cases

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-1917-2017
FDA event ID: 76753
Recalling firm: J & J Distributing, Saint Paul, MN
Brand: Kowalski's Markets
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 14 Mar 2017
FDA classified: 11 Apr 2017
Reported: 19 Apr 2017
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Ready Meals

Timeline

14 Mar 2017	Recall initiated by company
11 Apr 2017	Classified by FDA	+28 days
19 Apr 2017	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

J&J Distributing Company reported that a small amount of shred carrots were contaminated with metal pieces. The shred carrots were used as ingredient for other RTE items.

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

Kowalski's Markets, Carrot, Apple, Hummus Wrap UPC 6-10014-09915-2 & Vegetable Wrap UPC 6-10014-08723-4 , 11 oz in plastic container.

Where it was distributed

MN, WI.

Minnesota Wisconsin

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

J&J Distributing Company reported that a small amount of shred carrots were contaminated with metal pieces. The shred carrots were used as ingredient for other RTE items.

Which lots are affected?

Best By: 03/21 (March 21st)

Where was it sold?

MN, WI.

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

7 other products · FDA event 76753

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Mix General Tso Chik Food service for Food Service recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
19 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Mix General Tso Chik Food service for Food Service recalledMix General	J & J Distributing	Foreign Material	MN, WI
19 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Kowalski's Markets, Protein Powerhouse recalled by J & J DistributingKowalski's Markets	J & J Distributing	Foreign Material	MN, WI
19 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Detox Salad with various brand names: Cub Foods (Fresh) recalledDetox	J & J Distributing	Foreign Material	MN, WI
19 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Shred Carrots Food Service recalled by J & J DistributingShred	J & J Distributing	Foreign Material	MN, WI
19 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Kowalski's Markets, Salad Super Kale recalled by J & J DistributingKowalski's Markets	J & J Distributing	Foreign Material	MN, WI
19 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Cub Foods (Fresh), Cranberry Walnut Salad recalled by J & J Distributing	J & J Distributing	Foreign Material	MN, WI
19 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Rainbow Coleslaw for Food Service (Franchise) in Food service recalledRainbow Coleslaw	J & J Distributing	Foreign Material	MN, WI

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