CLASS II Food recall · Reported 18 Jul 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
T.G.I. Friday's Mozzarella Sticks recalled by Inventure Foods
Inventure Foods is recalling T.G.I. Friday's Mozzarella Sticks, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 8 Jun 2012 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-1755-2012
- FDA event ID
- 62330
- Recalling firm
- Inventure Foods, Phoenix, AZ
- Brand
- T.G.I. Friday's
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 8 Jun 2012
- FDA classified
- 11 Jul 2012
- Reported
- 18 Jul 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Particulate Matter
- Product category
- Cheese
Timeline
| 8 Jun 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 11 Jul 2012 | Classified by FDA | +33 days |
| 18 Jul 2012 | 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
Inventure Foods Inc. is recalling mozzarella sticks and onion rings because there may be a chance that there are tiny metal particles in their seasoning.
Product as listed by the FDA
T.G.I. Friday's Mozzarella Sticks 2.25oz, 3.5oz, and 4.8 oz. Item#30187, 30588, 30588B, 30707, 30819, 30834.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide in the US and in Canada
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Inventure Foods Inc. is recalling mozzarella sticks and onion rings because there may be a chance that there are tiny metal particles in their seasoning.
Which lots are affected?
Lot # FEB242013
Where was it sold?
Nationwide in the US and in 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 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.
Other products in this recall event
2 other products · FDA event 62330This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Kit item #30699-76, includes Mozzarella Sticks, 2.25 oz, 12bags/kit recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Kit item #30699-76, includes Mozzarella Sticks, 2.25 oz, 12bags/kit recalled | Inventure Foods | Particulate Matter | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Onion Rings &. Burger King recalled by Inventure Foods | Inventure Foods | Particulate Matter | Nationwide |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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