Imperial Choice Mandarin Oranges Broken Segments in Light Syrup; Net WT. 11 oz.; Imported by Acme Food Sales,

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Imperial Choice Mandarin Oranges Broken Segments in Light Syrup; Net WT. 11 oz.; Imported by Acme Food Sales, Seattle, WA 98108; Product of China; 4200/01029; PRO: DEC 21, 2013; Best By: Dec 21, 2016 Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank · reported 2016-05-18

Terminated This recall has been closed out by the agency.

Reason for recall: Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is announcing a voluntary recall of one lot of Imperial Choice Mandarin Oranges Broken Segments in Light Syrup because some of the cans from this lot may leak, bulge or burst open. The product may be contaminated by spoilage organisms or pathogens, which could lead to serious or life threatening illness if consumed. This recall only affects cans marked with code 4200/01029.
Classification: Class III
Recall initiated: 2016-03-11
Reported by the agency: 2016-05-18
Closed out (terminated): 2017-03-06
Recalling firm: Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Duquesne, PA
United States
This is the firm that issued the recall — commonly a distributor or processor. It is not the origin of contamination.
Distribution (the agency's own words): Southwest PA
States we parsed from that text: PA
The agency named these states. Parse method explicit_state_list, confidence high.
Food category: Produce (fruit & vegetables) Sauces, condiments & spicesderived
Assigned by a reviewed keyword rulebook over the product description, not by the agency.
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number: F-1245-2016

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