CLASS I Food recall · Reported 8 May 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Mozzarella Bites distributed under the following labels recalled
Rich Products is recalling Mozzarella Bites distributed under the following labels: Farm Rich Cheese In a Pizzeria, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 28 Mar 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-1367-2013
- FDA event ID
- 64788
- Recalling firm
- Rich Products, Buffalo, NY
- Brand
- Mozzarella Bites
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 28 Mar 2013
- FDA classified
- 2 May 2013
- Reported
- 8 May 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- E. coli
- Product category
- Cheese
Timeline
| 28 Mar 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 2 May 2013 | Classified by FDA | +35 days |
| 8 May 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Products potentially contaminated with E. coli O121.
Some strains of E. coli, such as O157:H7, produce a toxin that can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea and, in a small number of cases, kidney failure.
Product as listed by the FDA
Mozzarella Bites distributed under the following labels: Farm Rich Cheese In a Pizzeria Style Crust, Product Code 36450 Net Wt. 22-oz bag-UPC Code 0 41322 37443 1; Product Code 37443 Net Wt. 22-oz bag-UPC Code 0 41322 37443 1; Product Code 37433 Net Wt. 22-oz bag-UPC Code 0 41322 37813 2; Product Code 37691 Net Wt. 7-oz cartons-UPC Code 0 41322 37691 6; Product Code 32521 and 32522; Net Wt. 44-oz cartons-UPC 0 41322 32521 1; Product Code 37455 Net Wt. 2 lb. cartons-UPC Code 0 41322 37455 4, Market Day, Net Wt.. 22-oz cartons-UPC Code 0 41322 80435 8, Product Code 80435; Schwan's Baked Mozzarella Bites Net Wt.. 22 oz bags- UPC Code 0 72180 61008 9, Product Code 61008, the production date range for these products is 3G1182XXXX - 3G3088XXXX.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Is Mozzarella Bites distributed under the following labels: Farm Rich Cheese In a Pizzeria recalled?
Yes. Rich Products recalled Mozzarella Bites distributed under the following labels: Farm Rich Cheese In a Pizzeria on 28 Mar 2013. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1367-2013.
Why was it recalled?
Products potentially contaminated with E. coli O121.
Which lots are affected?
Julian Dates 15821182 to 15823088; Best By Dates January 1, 2013 - September 29, 2013
Where was it sold?
Nationwide
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 I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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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