CLASS II Food recall · Reported 27 Aug 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report

Sour Cherry Marmalade with metal lid e. Total package size recalled

American Spoon Foods is recalling Sour Cherry Marmalade with metal lid e. Total package size (e.g. 12 packages), distributed in 39 states. The recall was initiated on 21 Jul 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesCatalog #: MARM-CH, Lots:408400040001 - 408400040431, Best flavor date: 03/2016 and Lots: 408400050001 - 408400050459, Best flavor date: 03/2016
Quantity recalled682 jars

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-2343-2014
FDA event ID
68872
Recalling firm
American Spoon Foods, Petoskey, MI
Brand
Sour
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
21 Jul 2014
FDA classified
21 Aug 2014
Reported
27 Aug 2014
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Mold
Product category
Cherries

Timeline

21 Jul 2014Recall initiated by company
21 Aug 2014Classified by FDA+31 days
27 Aug 2014Published 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

Product may have mold in jar.

Product as listed by the FDA

American Spoon Food Sour Cherry Marmalade, 9.5 oz in glass jars with metal lid e. Total package size (e.g. 12 packages per case): 12 jars per case

Where it was distributed

AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI AND WV.

AlabamaArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIllinoisIndianaKansasLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouri

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Product may have mold in jar.

Which lots are affected?

Catalog #: MARM-CH, Lots:408400040001 - 408400040431, Best flavor date: 03/2016 and Lots: 408400050001 - 408400050459, Best flavor date: 03/2016

Where was it sold?

AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI AND WV.

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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