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

White Polenta, San Gennaro brand packages recalled

San Gennaro Foods is recalling White Polenta, San Gennaro brand packages, 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 codes030618, 050818

Quantity recalled285 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-0126-2018
FDA event ID: 78290
Recalling firm: San Gennaro Foods, Kent, WA
Brand: San Gennaro
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: Hidden Drug Ingredients
Product category: Other

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.

Products marketed as supplements sometimes contain undeclared prescription drug ingredients such as sildenafil or sibutramine. These can interact dangerously with other medicines.

Product as listed by the FDA

White Polenta, San Gennaro brand, 12/16oz packages, UPC# 7-62676-17400-2 White Polenta, San Gennaro brand, 6/16oz packages UPC# 7-62676-17400-2 Ingredients: Water, White Corn Meal, Salt, Tartaric Acid

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 White Polenta, San Gennaro brand packages recalled?

Yes. San Gennaro Foods recalled White Polenta, San Gennaro brand packages on 13 Oct 2017. The recall is Class III and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0126-2018.

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?

030618, 050818

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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