CLASS II Food recall · Reported 19 Apr 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Rainbow Coleslaw for Food Service (Franchise) in Food service recalled
J & J Distributing is recalling Rainbow Coleslaw for Food Service (Franchise) in Food service, distributed in Minnesota, Wisconsin. The recall was initiated on 14 Mar 2017 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-1921-2017
- FDA event ID
- 76753
- Recalling firm
- J & J Distributing, Saint Paul, MN
- Brand
- Rainbow Coleslaw
- 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
- Salad Kits
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
Rainbow Coleslaw, 5 lbs for Food Service (Franchise) in Food service plastic bag.
Where it was distributed
MN, WI.
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.
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| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Mix General Tso Chik Food service for Food Service recalledMix General | J & J Distributing | Foreign Material | MN, WI | |
| CLASS II | Kowalski's Markets, Protein Powerhouse recalled by J & J DistributingKowalski's Markets | J & J Distributing | Foreign Material | MN, WI | |
| CLASS II | Detox Salad with various brand names: Cub Foods (Fresh) recalledDetox | J & J Distributing | Foreign Material | MN, WI | |
| CLASS II | Shred Carrots Food Service recalled by J & J DistributingShred | J & J Distributing | Foreign Material | MN, WI | |
| CLASS II | Kowalski's Markets, Carrot, Apple, Hummus Wrap recalledKowalski's Markets | J & J Distributing | Foreign Material | MN, WI | |
| CLASS II | Kowalski's Markets, Salad Super Kale recalled by J & J DistributingKowalski's Markets | J & J Distributing | Foreign Material | MN, WI | |
| CLASS II | Cub Foods (Fresh), Cranberry Walnut Salad recalled by J & J Distributing | J & J Distributing | Foreign Material | MN, WI |
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