CLASS II Food recall · Reported 24 Dec 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Mozzarella cheese sticks are breaded Mozzarella Stick recalled
Great American Appetizers is recalling Mozzarella cheese sticks are breaded Mozzarella Stick designed to be cooked in either the, distributed in Iowa. The recall was initiated on 14 Nov 2014 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-0743-2015
- FDA event ID
- 69769
- Recalling firm
- Great American Appetizers, Nampa, ID
- Brand
- Mozzarella
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 14 Nov 2014
- FDA classified
- 18 Dec 2014
- Reported
- 24 Dec 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Soy
- Product category
- Cheese
Timeline
| 14 Nov 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 18 Dec 2014 | Classified by FDA | +34 days |
| 24 Dec 2014 | 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
Mozzarella cheese contains Soy Flour but the Ingredients Statement declares only Soybean Oil and the Contains statement does not declare Soy. The label does not declare yellow # 5 and yellow #6.
Product as listed by the FDA
Mozzarella cheese sticks are breaded Mozzarella Stick designed to be cooked in either the oven or a fryer. The package contains a clear inner plastic sealed bag with the food product, inside a cardboard larger carton. The net weight is 8 oz., and there are 12 units per case. Product is sold under brand HyVee and has the UPC # 0 75450 14991 3. The product is labeled in parts: "***HyVee mozzarella sticks***mozzarella cheese in a crispy breading***ovenable keep frozen***NET WT 8 OZ (227 g)***DISTRIBUTED BY HY-VEE, INC. 5820 WESTOWN PARKWAY WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266***1-800-289-8343***CONTAINS: WHEAT, MILK, EGGS***".
Where it was distributed
distributed directly in Iowa
Stores named: Hy-Vee
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Mozzarella cheese contains Soy Flour but the Ingredients Statement declares only Soybean Oil and the Contains statement does not declare Soy. The label does not declare yellow # 5 and yellow #6.
Which lots are affected?
Best if Used By dates: 4/17/2016 and 4/22/2016; Manufacturing date codes: 14290402 and 14295402.
Where was it sold?
distributed directly in Iowa
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.
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