CLASS I Food recall · Reported 30 Dec 2019 · USDA FSIS
Salad Products recalled by J&J Distributing
J&J Distributing is recalling Array. The recall was initiated on 30 Dec 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Recall details
- Recall number
- FSIS-124-2019
- Recalling firm
- J&J Distributing
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Completed
- Recall initiated
- 30 Dec 2019
- Reported
- 30 Dec 2019
- USDA notice type
- Closed Recall
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Salad Kits
Timeline
| 30 Dec 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 30 Dec 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +0 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Array. J&J Distributing, a St. Paul, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 136 pounds of ready-to-eat salad products that contain meat due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain pine nuts (tree nut), a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The ready-to-eat salad products that contain meat were produced on various dates from December 21, 2019 through December 27, 2019. Kowalskis Markets Sicilian Chopped Salad - 14 oz. plastic sealed cartons with a sell by sticker on the carton with dates 12/27 through 01/02 (inclusive) Kowalskis Markets Italian Steakhouse Cobb Salad - 14-oz. plastic sealed cartons with a sell by sticker placed on the carton with dates of 12/27 through 01/02 (inclusive) The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 38450 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Minnesota. The problem was discovered during routine FSIS inspection activities. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers refrigerators. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely cond
Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.
Product as listed by the USDA
Array
Where it was distributed
Array
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Array. J&J Distributing, a St. Paul, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 136 pounds of ready-to-eat salad products that contain meat due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain pine nuts (tree nut), a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The ready-to-eat salad products that contain meat were produced on various dates from December 21, 2019 through December 27, 2019. Kowalskis Markets Sicilian Chopped Salad - 14 oz. plastic sealed cartons with a sell by sticker on the carton with dates 12/27 through 01/02 (inclusive) Kowalskis Markets Italian Steakhouse Cobb Salad - 14-oz. plastic sealed cartons with a sell by sticker placed on the carton with dates of 12/27 through 01/02 (inclusive) The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 38450 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Minnesota. The problem was discovered during routine FSIS inspection activities. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers refrigerators. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely cond
Where was it sold?
Array
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 USDA FSIS notice · Source record retrieved 29 Sep 2026. USDA data is public domain. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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