CLASS III Food recall · Reported 15 Nov 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Sun-Dried Tomato Polenta, Melissa's brand, Shelf stable package recalled

San Gennaro Foods is recalling Sun-Dried Tomato Polenta, Melissa's brand, Shelf stable package, distributed in 18 states. The recall was initiated on 13 Oct 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes010818, 013118, 020818, 022818, 030818, 032718, 050718, 060718, 062018.

Quantity recalled3201 cases

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-0117-2018
FDA event ID: 78290
Recalling firm: San Gennaro Foods, Kent, WA
Brand: Melissa's
Classification: Class III
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 13 Oct 2017
FDA classified: 8 Nov 2017
Reported: 15 Nov 2017
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Mold
Product category: Onions

Timeline

13 Oct 2017	Recall initiated by company
8 Nov 2017	Classified by FDA	+26 days
15 Nov 2017	Published in enforcement report	+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Date coding ink was being printed directly on the food contact surface of packaging, allowing the ink to be in direct contact with the product. The ink is not approved for food use.

Product as listed by the FDA

Sun-Dried Tomato Polenta, Melissa's brand, Shelf stable, 12/16 oz package UPC# 0-45255-11848-3 Ingredients: Water, Organic Cornmeal, Organic Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Organic Tomato Powder, Salt, Yeast Extract, Organic Granulated Onion, Tartaric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Beta Carotene

Where it was distributed

CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, ME, MI, NJ, NY, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WI and Canada.

California Colorado Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Maryland Maine Michigan New Jersey New York Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina Texas Virginia Washington Wisconsin

Questions about this recall

Is Sun-Dried Tomato Polenta, Melissa's brand, Shelf stable package recalled?

Yes. San Gennaro Foods recalled Sun-Dried Tomato Polenta, Melissa's brand, Shelf stable package on 13 Oct 2017. The recall is Class III and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0117-2018.

Why was it recalled?

Date coding ink was being printed directly on the food contact surface of packaging, allowing the ink to be in direct contact with the product. The ink is not approved for food use.

Which lots are affected?

010818, 013118, 020818, 022818, 030818, 032718, 050718, 060718, 062018.

Where was it sold?

CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, ME, MI, NJ, NY, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WI and Canada.

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 III mean?

Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.

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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