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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-2522-2014/FDA enforcement
Great American Appetizers, INC.·Food·Jul 29, 2014

Product Is Packaged in a Cardboard Box and Labeled in Part, "Southern Home Mozzarella…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Incorrect declaration of allergens. The ingredient label properly lists the wheat allergen but the "Contains" statement does not.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDADC, IN, SCMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameGreat American Appetizers, INC.
Recalling firmGreat American Appetizers, INC.Nampa, ID, United States
UPC / barcodes
6 07880 02715 0
Lot / date codes
  • Lot Codes: 14083602, 14083702, 14083602, 13356402, 14083602 and 14157402. BEST IF USED BY 9 2015
  • BEST IF USED BY 12 2015.
Distribution area
DCINSC

Product was distributed to a DC in Greenville SC. It was further distributed to retail stores under the authority of Topco. owner of the product.

United States

Quantity affected2696 cases; 6 per case.
Recall initiationFDA report date: October 1, 2014
FDA recall numberF-2522-2014

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Great American Appetizers, INC. initiated this food recall on July 29, 2014. The FDA enforcement report states: Incorrect declaration of allergens. The ingredient label properly lists the wheat allergen but the "Contains" statement does not. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was distributed to a DC in Greenville SC. It was further distributed to retail stores under the authority of Topco. owner of the product.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Incorrect declaration of allergens. The ingredient label properly lists the wheat allergen but the "Contains" statement does not.

Product Is Packaged in a Cardboard Box and Labeled in Part, "Southern Home Mozzarella… was made or distributed by Great American Appetizers, INC. in Nampa, ID, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2522-2014, dated October 1, 2014.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared wheat or gluten

Symptoms to watch for

Wheat allergy can cause hives, nausea, cramps, breathing difficulty or anaphylaxis. For celiac disease, even small amounts of gluten can cause intestinal damage.

When symptoms may appear

Allergic reactions can begin within minutes to hours. Celiac-related intestinal effects may be delayed.

Higher-risk groups

People with wheat allergy, celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity or a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a wheat allergy or must avoid gluten.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty or other signs of a severe allergic reaction.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Product Is Packaged in a Cardboard Box and Labeled in Part, "Southern Home Mozzarella… recall?

Great American Appetizers, INC. recalled Product Is Packaged in a Cardboard Box and Labeled in Part, "Southern Home Mozzarella… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-2522-2014. Incorrect declaration of allergens. The ingredient label properly lists the wheat allergen but the "Contains" statement does not.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Do not eat the product if you have a wheat allergy or must avoid gluten. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty or other signs of a severe allergic reaction. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Great American Appetizers, INC. recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-2522-2014. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.