Greco and Sons Pizza Dough and Garlic Knots Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Agency Publication Date: January 19, 2023

Summary

Sysco Merchandising and Supply is recalling 12,544 cases of various Greco and Sons brand pizza dough ball products and garlic knots because they contain milk, an allergen that was not declared on the product labels. The products were distributed to food service providers and retailers across Maryland, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Affected brands include Christopher's, Stefano, Milano's, Teresa's, Handlebar, Dad's, Aviva, North Park Lounge, and Vic's Pizza.

Risk

Consumers with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. No incidents or injuries have been reported to date regarding this recall.

What You Should Do

This recall involves various Greco and Sons brand dough room products, including pizza dough balls and garlic knots, sold in sizes ranging from 6 oz. to 48 oz. and garlic knot cases containing 180 units.
Affected brands include Christopher's, Stefano, Milano's, Teresa's, Handlebar, Dad's, Aviva, North Park Lounge, and Vic's Pizza. Check the brand and product number on your packaging.
Identifying dates: Check for "Best if Used By" dates between December 1, 2022, and June 1, 2023. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Sysco Merchandising and Supply for further instructions.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Greco and Sons Dough Room Products (Recall F-0293-2023)

Variants: PUB DOUGH 9 oz., Christopher's 14 oz., Christopher's 20 oz., Christopher's 36 oz., Santino 9 oz., BULLDOG 8 oz., ROMA 12 oz., ROMA 20 oz., TOMATO PIE 12 oz., TOMATO PIE 20 oz.

Item Code:

333

102

103

Date Ranges: Best if Used By Date between 12/1/2022 and 06/01/2023

Quantity: 962 cases

Product: Greco and Sons Stefano and Milano's Pizza Dough (Recall F-0294-2023)

Variants: Stefano 12 oz., Stefano 20 oz., Stefano 26 oz., Stefano 24 oz., Stefano 15 oz., Milano's Pizza 12 oz., Milano's Pizza 15 oz., Milano's Pizza 21 oz., Milano's Pizza 25 oz., Milano's Pizza 28 oz., Milano's Pizza 30 oz/44 oz., Milano's Pizza 48 oz.

Item Code:

Date Ranges: Best if Used By Date between 12/1/2022 and 06/01/2023

Quantity: 2325 cases

Product: Greco and Sons Garlic Knots 180/CS (Recall F-0295-2023)

Item Code:

Date Ranges: Best if Used By Date between 12/1/2022 and 06/01/2023

Quantity: 25 cases

Product: Greco and Sons Teresa's Dough (Recall F-0296-2023)

Variants: 9 oz., 12 oz., 22 oz., 48 oz.

Item Code:

9009

9012

9020

9046

Date Ranges: Best if Used By Date between 12/1/2022 and 06/01/2023

Quantity: 1054 cases

Product: Greco and Sons House of 1000, Handlebar, and "00" Dough (Recall F-0297-2023)

Variants: House of 1000 10 oz., House of 1000 15 oz., Handlebar 27 oz., Handlebar 23 oz., Handlebar 18 oz., Handlebar 13 oz., Handlebar 10 oz., "00" 9 oz.

Item Code:

Date Ranges: Best if Used By Date between 12/1/2022 and 06/01/2023

Quantity: 860 cases

Product: Greco and Sons Dad's Dough (Recall F-0298-2023)

Variants: 8 oz., 16 oz.

Item Code:

Date Ranges: Best if Used By Date between 12/1/2022 and 06/01/2023

Quantity: 313 cases

Product: Greco and Sons Frozen Dough and Aviva Dough (Recall F-0299-2023)

Variants: FRZN DOUGH 6 oz., FRZN DOUGH 8 oz., FRZN DOUGH 10 oz., FRZN DOUGH 12 oz., FRZN DOUGH 14 oz., FRZN DOUGH 16 oz., FRZN DOUGH 15 oz., FRZN DOUGH 20 oz., FRZN DOUGH 22 oz., FRZN DOUGH 24 oz., FRZN DOUGH 30 oz., Aviva 12 oz.

Item Code:

104

Date Ranges: Best if Used By Date between 12/1/2022 and 06/01/2023

Quantity: 6664 cases

Product: Greco and Sons North Park Lounge Dough (Recall F-0300-2023)

Variants: 10 oz., 16 oz.

Item Code:

Date Ranges: Best if Used By Date between 12/1/2022 and 06/01/2023

Quantity: 96 cases

Product: Greco and Sons Vic's Pizza Dough (Recall F-0301-2023)

Variants: 10 oz., 20 oz.

Item Code:

Date Ranges: Best if Used By Date between 12/1/2022 and 06/01/2023

Quantity: 245 units

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 91334

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Sysco Merchandising and Supply

Sold By: food service; retailers

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 9 products (962 cases; 2325 cases; 25 cases; 1054 cases; 860 cases; 313 cases; 6664 cases; 96 cases; 245)

Distributed To: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Illinois, Maryland

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Summary

What You Should Do

This recall involves various Greco and Sons brand dough room products, including pizza dough balls and garlic knots, sold in sizes ranging from 6 oz. to 48 oz. and garlic knot cases containing 180 units.

Affected brands include Christopher's, Stefano, Milano's, Teresa's, Handlebar, Dad's, Aviva, North Park Lounge, and Vic's Pizza. Check the brand and product number on your packaging.

Identifying dates: Check for "Best if Used By" dates between December 1, 2022, and June 1, 2023. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Sysco Merchandising and Supply for further instructions.

Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Affected Products

Product: Greco and Sons Dough Room Products (Recall F-0293-2023)

Variants: PUB DOUGH 9 oz., Christopher's 14 oz., Christopher's 20 oz., Christopher's 36 oz., Santino 9 oz., BULLDOG 8 oz., ROMA 12 oz., ROMA 20 oz., TOMATO PIE 12 oz., TOMATO PIE 20 oz.

Item Code:

333

102

103

Date Ranges: Best if Used By Date between 12/1/2022 and 06/01/2023

Quantity: 962 cases

Product: Greco and Sons Stefano and Milano's Pizza Dough (Recall F-0294-2023)

Item Code:

Date Ranges: Best if Used By Date between 12/1/2022 and 06/01/2023

Quantity: 2325 cases

Product: Greco and Sons Garlic Knots 180/CS (Recall F-0295-2023)

Item Code:

Date Ranges: Best if Used By Date between 12/1/2022 and 06/01/2023

Quantity: 25 cases

Product: Greco and Sons Teresa's Dough (Recall F-0296-2023)

Variants: 9 oz., 12 oz., 22 oz., 48 oz.

Item Code:

9009

9012

9020

9046

Date Ranges: Best if Used By Date between 12/1/2022 and 06/01/2023

Quantity: 1054 cases

Product: Greco and Sons House of 1000, Handlebar, and "00" Dough (Recall F-0297-2023)

Variants: House of 1000 10 oz., House of 1000 15 oz., Handlebar 27 oz., Handlebar 23 oz., Handlebar 18 oz., Handlebar 13 oz., Handlebar 10 oz., "00" 9 oz.

Item Code:

Date Ranges: Best if Used By Date between 12/1/2022 and 06/01/2023

Quantity: 860 cases

Product: Greco and Sons Dad's Dough (Recall F-0298-2023)

Variants: 8 oz., 16 oz.

Item Code:

Date Ranges: Best if Used By Date between 12/1/2022 and 06/01/2023

Quantity: 313 cases

Product: Greco and Sons Frozen Dough and Aviva Dough (Recall F-0299-2023)

Item Code:

104

Date Ranges: Best if Used By Date between 12/1/2022 and 06/01/2023

Quantity: 6664 cases

Product: Greco and Sons North Park Lounge Dough (Recall F-0300-2023)

Variants: 10 oz., 16 oz.

Item Code:

Date Ranges: Best if Used By Date between 12/1/2022 and 06/01/2023

Quantity: 96 cases

Product: Greco and Sons Vic's Pizza Dough (Recall F-0301-2023)

Variants: 10 oz., 20 oz.

Item Code:

Date Ranges: Best if Used By Date between 12/1/2022 and 06/01/2023

Quantity: 245 units

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 91334

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Sysco Merchandising and Supply

Sold By: food service; retailers

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 9 products (962 cases; 2325 cases; 25 cases; 1054 cases; 860 cases; 313 cases; 6664 cases; 96 cases; 245)

Distributed To: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Illinois, Maryland