CLASS II Food recall · Reported 11 Dec 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

Mediterranean Olives: Green Stuffed recalled by Ocean State Jobbers

Ocean State Jobbers is recalling Mediterranean Olives: Green Stuffed, distributed in 7 states. The recall was initiated on 28 Jun 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesAll lot numbers 297-2012 342-2012 038-2013 039-2013 065-2013

Quantity recalled8052 units

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-0712-2014
FDA event ID: 65602
Recalling firm: Ocean State Jobbers, North Kingstown, RI
Brand: Mediterranean Olives
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 28 Jun 2013
FDA classified: 4 Dec 2013
Reported: 11 Dec 2013
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Temperature Abuse
Product category: Other

Timeline

28 Jun 2013	Recall initiated by company
4 Dec 2013	Classified by FDA	+159 days
11 Dec 2013	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

Product stored at room temperature not as per label instructions "Keep refrigerated"

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

Mediterranean Olives: Green Stuffed, produced by Bel Frantoio and packaged in 34-oz. plastic containers. Imported from Italy

Where it was distributed

Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine, New York

Connecticut Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire New York Rhode Island Vermont

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Product stored at room temperature not as per label instructions "Keep refrigerated"

Which lots are affected?

All lot numbers 297-2012 342-2012 038-2013 039-2013 065-2013

Where was it sold?

Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine, New York

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

10 other products · FDA event 65602

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Mediterranean Olives: Large recalled by Ocean State Jobbers.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
11 Dec 2013	CLASS II	Mediterranean Olives: Large recalled by Ocean State JobbersMediterranean Olives	Ocean State Jobbers	Temperature Abuse	7 states
11 Dec 2013	CLASS II	Mediterranean Olives: Gaeta White recalled by Ocean State JobbersMediterranean Olives	Ocean State Jobbers	Temperature Abuse	7 states
11 Dec 2013	CLASS II	Mediterranean Olives: Small recalled by Ocean State JobbersMediterranean Olives	Ocean State Jobbers	Temperature Abuse	7 states
11 Dec 2013	CLASS II	Mediterranean Olives: French Picholine recalled by Ocean State JobbersMediterranean Olives	Ocean State Jobbers	Temperature Abuse	7 states
11 Dec 2013	CLASS II	Mediterranean Olives: Gaeta Black recalled by Ocean State JobbersMediterranean Olives	Ocean State Jobbers	Temperature Abuse	7 states
11 Dec 2013	CLASS II	Mediterranean Olives: Calcidica Sweet recalled by Ocean State JobbersMediterranean Olives	Ocean State Jobbers	Temperature Abuse	7 states
11 Dec 2013	CLASS II	Mediterranean Olives: Kalamata recalled by Ocean State JobbersMediterranean Olives	Ocean State Jobbers	Temperature Abuse	7 states
11 Dec 2013	CLASS II	Mediterranean Olives: Dry Morrocan recalled by Ocean State JobbersMediterranean Olives	Ocean State Jobbers	Temperature Abuse	7 states
11 Dec 2013	CLASS II	Mediterranean Olives: Black recalled by Ocean State JobbersMediterranean Olives	Ocean State Jobbers	Temperature Abuse	7 states
11 Dec 2013	CLASS II	Mediterranean Olives: Cracked Cerignole recalled by Ocean State JobbersMediterranean Olives	Ocean State Jobbers	Temperature Abuse	7 states

More recalls from Ocean State Jobbers

All 11

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
11 Dec 2013Food	CLASS II	Mediterranean Olives: Cracked Cerignole recalled by Ocean State JobbersMediterranean Olives	Ocean State Jobbers	Temperature Abuse	7 states
11 Dec 2013Food	CLASS II	Mediterranean Olives: Black recalled by Ocean State JobbersMediterranean Olives	Ocean State Jobbers	Temperature Abuse	7 states
11 Dec 2013Food	CLASS II	Mediterranean Olives: Dry Morrocan recalled by Ocean State JobbersMediterranean Olives	Ocean State Jobbers	Temperature Abuse	7 states
11 Dec 2013Food	CLASS II	Mediterranean Olives: Kalamata recalled by Ocean State JobbersMediterranean Olives	Ocean State Jobbers	Temperature Abuse	7 states
11 Dec 2013Food	CLASS II	Mediterranean Olives: Calcidica Sweet recalled by Ocean State JobbersMediterranean Olives	Ocean State Jobbers	Temperature Abuse	7 states

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