The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Glass fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.
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.
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Mt. Olive Pickle Company INCMount Olive, NC, United States
UPC / barcodes
No UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
Production Code: 1FE1624A and 1FE1624B, Best by May 31, 2016; Production Code: 1FE1634A and 1FE1634B, Best by June 01, 2016; Production Code: 1FE1744C and 1FE1744D, Best by June 12, 2016; Production Code: 1FE1814C and 1FE1814D, Best by June 19, 2016; Production Code: 1FE1984C and 1FE1984D, Best by July 16, 2016; Production Code: 1FE2094C and 1FE2094D, Best by July 17, 2016
Production Code: 1FE2114C and 1FE2114D, Best by July 19, 2016; Production Code: 1FE2164C and 1FE2164D, Best by July 24, 2016; Production Code: 1FE2234C and 1FE2234D, Best by July 31, 2016; Production Code: 1FE2244C and 1FE2244D, Best by Aug 01, 2016 and Production Code: 1FE2324C and 1FE2324D, Best by Aug 09, 2016.
AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IN, KS, LA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA and WA.
United States
Quantity affected
40, 532 cases (162, 128 jars)
Recall initiation
FDA report date: November 26, 2014
FDA recall number
F-0507-2015
Beyond the headline
The recall, in context
Mt. Olive Pickle Company INC initiated this food recall on October 29, 2014. The FDA enforcement report states: Product may contain glass fragments. The FDA report lists distribution as: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IN, KS, LA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA and WA.
The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Product may contain glass fragments.
Mt was made or distributed by Mt. Olive Pickle Company INC in Mount Olive, NC, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0507-2015, dated November 26, 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, glass fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.
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
Stop using it
Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.
2
Check the codes
Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.
3
Return or discard
Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.
Consumer safety guide
Glass contamination
Possible health effects
Glass fragments can cause cuts to the mouth, throat or digestive tract. Do not inspect or taste a suspect product.
Higher-risk groups
Children, older adults and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk of injury.
What to do now
1Stop eating or using the product and do not attempt to remove fragments by tasting it.
2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed glass, has throat or abdominal pain, or is vomiting blood.
3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund; follow the recall notice for disposal.
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
7 answers
What is the Mt recall?
Mt. Olive Pickle Company INC recalled Mt in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0507-2015. Product may contain glass fragments.
What injuries or health effects are linked to glass contamination?
Glass fragments can cause cuts to the mouth, throat or digestive tract. Do not inspect or taste a suspect product.
Who is most at risk from Glass contamination?
Children, older adults and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk of injury.
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. Stop eating or using the product and do not attempt to remove fragments by tasting it. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed glass, has throat or abdominal pain, or is vomiting blood. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund; follow the recall notice for disposal.
How do I get a refund from Mt. Olive Pickle Company INC?
Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-0507-2015 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.
Is the Mt. Olive Pickle Company 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-0507-2015. 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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