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Rich Products Corp·Food·Apr 26, 2017

Artisan-style Pizza Dough Ball Distributed Under the Following Sizes and Product Codes: (a) 12…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    The product was made with flour supplied by Ardent Mills who issued a recall on flour products due to possible E. coli 0121 contamination.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Some E. coli strains produce toxins that can cause severe, sometimes bloody diarrhea.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAAR, AZ, CA, CO +30 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameRich Products Corp
Recalling firmRich Products CorpBuffalo, NY, United States
UPC / barcodes
00 049800 11268 100 049800 11269 800 049800 11270 4
Lot / date codes
  • (a) Product Code 11268: Lot 77006354, Use By 18/Apr/17; Lot 77007003, Use by 03/May/17; Lot 77007004, Use by 04/May/17; Lot 77007009, Use by 09/May/17; Lot 77007016, Use by 16/May/17; Lot 77007023, Use by 23/May/17
  • Lot 77007030, Use by 30/May/17; Lot 77007031, Use by 30/May/17; Lot 77007044, Use by 13/Jun/17; Lot 77007058, Use by 27/Jun/17; - (b) Product Code 11269: Lot 77007023, Use by 22/Jul/17; Lot 77007044, Use by 12/Aug/17
Distribution area
ARAZCACOCTFLGAIAILINKSKYMAMDMEMIMNMONCNENJNMNYOHOKORPASCTNTXUTVAWAWI

AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI

United States

Quantity affected13, 043 cases US (total for all products)
Recall initiationFDA report date: May 31, 2017
FDA recall numberF-2242-2017

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Rich Products Corp initiated this food recall on April 26, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: The product was made with flour supplied by Ardent Mills who issued a recall on flour products due to possible E. coli 0121 contamination. The FDA report lists distribution as: AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The product was made with flour supplied by Ardent Mills who issued a recall on flour products due to possible E. coli 0121 contamination.

Artisan-style Pizza Dough Ball Distributed Under the Following Sizes and Product Codes: (a) 12… was made or distributed by Rich Products Corp in Buffalo, NY, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2242-2017, dated May 31, 2017.

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, some E. coli strains produce toxins that can cause severe, sometimes bloody diarrhea.

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

E. coli

Symptoms to watch for

Severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, vomiting and sometimes a low fever. Bloody diarrhea or signs of dehydration need prompt medical attention.

When symptoms may appear

Usually 3 to 4 days after exposure, with a range of roughly 1 to 10 days.

Higher-risk groups

Young children, older adults, pregnant people and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of complications.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.

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 Artisan-style Pizza Dough Ball Distributed Under the Following Sizes and Product Codes: (a) 12… recall?

Rich Products Corp recalled Artisan-style Pizza Dough Ball Distributed Under the Following Sizes and Product Codes: (a) 12… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-2242-2017. The product was made with flour supplied by Ardent Mills who issued a recall on flour products due to possible E. coli 0121 contamination.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Is the Rich Products Corp 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-2242-2017. 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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