Product Safety Notices & Recalls
At Big Y, our goal is to exceed our customers' evolving expectations by constantly seeking better ways to create and deliver world class service and value. This makes food safety a priority for us. We maintain the highest standards of performance in all areas of our Big Y Locations especially when it comes to the well-being of our community.
Market Withdrawal: occurs when a product has a minor concern that would not be subject to FDA nor USDA legal action. For example, if a product did not have the correct consistency or color and did not meet the company's quality expectations.
Narragansett Creamery Smoked Mozzarella
September 29, 2023
Information
Big Y Foods is withdrawing Narragansett Creamery Locally Made Fresh Smoked Mozzarella due to the product being marked with the wrong sell-by date on the package. The sell-by date on the container is printed as 10/14/24 when it should have been printed as 10/14/23. This is the only product affected by this withdrawal.
Out of an abundance of caution, the withdrawal was issued to inform customers of the incorrect sell-by date. There is no known health or safety concern with the product at this time. Upon returning any below listed product to your local Big Y, you will receive a full refund.
The following products are sold at Big Y:
| Product Name | UPC | Size | Sell-by Date |
| Narragansett Creamery Locally Made Fresh Smoked Mozzarella | 18894-33140 | 8oz | Use by 10/14/24 |
Consumers with questions may contact Mark Federico or Mark Federico Jr. Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm at 401-272-4944.
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USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Current Recalls and Alerts - http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/Open_Federal_Cases/index.asp