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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Greater Miami Caterers, Inc.: Possible contamination with E. coli O157

Agency Publication Date: April 14, 2017
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Summary

Greater Miami Caterers, Inc. has recalled its 4-inch Pan Pita with soynut butter spread on top because it may be contaminated with E. coli O157. Approximately 43,776 portion cups, 16,000 sandwiches, and over 1,000 pounds of repackaged containers were distributed throughout Florida, specifically to child care and after-school programs. Affected products are identified by Product Code 8491 and Lot 8491, and do not have an expiration date.

Risk

The product may be contaminated with E. coli O157, a bacterium that can cause severe diarrheal illness, abdominal cramps, and in some cases, hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure. No specific injuries or incidents were reported in the provided data.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your food inventory for 'Pan Pita with soynut butter spread on top, 4" pita' manufactured by Greater Miami Caterers.
  2. Identify the product by looking for Product Code 8491 and Lot number 8491 on the packaging; note that these items do not have an expiration date.
  3. If you are a child care or after-school program coordinator in Florida, immediately stop serving any pita products matching these codes.
  4. Contact Greater Miami Caterers, Inc. or the FDA at 1-888-723-3332 for specific disposal or return instructions as no remedy was detailed in the notice.
  5. If any children have consumed the product and show symptoms of foodborne illness, such as severe stomach cramps or diarrhea, contact a healthcare provider immediately.
  6. For further questions regarding this recall, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint line at 1-888-723-3332 or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Affected Products

Product: Pan Pita with soynut butter spread on top, 4" pita (various sizes)
Item Code:
Product Code 8491
Lot Numbers:
8491
Date Ranges: No expiration date

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 76786
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Greater Miami Caterers, Inc.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 5 products (Approx. 43,776 portion cups, 16,000 sandwiches, 1,120 lb in various sized repackaged containers)

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES · Raw API Response

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