Food recall: Belle Mar Stuffing 5 lb. (2.27 kg) Bulk Plastic Container,6 - 5 lb. containers per case , Keep Frozen

FDA enforcement event 84447 · Class II · initiated 2 Dec 2019 · status Terminated · terminated 10 Jun 2020

FoodVoluntary: Firm initiated2 product recordsPalmyra, PA

ASK Foods Inc (Palmyra, PA) initiated this food recall on 2 Dec 2019; FDA lists 2 product records under event 84447, classified Class II.

FDA defines Class II as a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. 56% of the 516 food enforcement events initiated in 2019 carry the same class.

Status: Terminated, terminated 10 Jun 2020. Initiation: voluntary: firm initiated. ASK Foods Inc has 11 enforcement events on this register, with a median of 1 product record per event.

Recall classification reflects the relative degree of health hazard. Text in quotation marks is FDA's. openFDA export dated 28 Sep 2026.

Recalling firm

ASK Foods Inc, Palmyra, PA.

Reason for recall

"The cheese ingredient used in the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes."

Distribution

"Product Distributed in the US to one consignee"

Product records

Recall number	Product	Quantity	Class	Status	Report date
F-0529-2020	Belle Mar Stuffing 5 lb. (2.27 kg) Bulk Plastic Container,6 - 5 lb. containers per case , Keep Frozen	400 Cases	Class II	Terminated	29 Jan 2020
F-0530-2020	Jonah Crab Meat Stuffing 5 lb. (2.27 kg) Bulk Plastic Container,6 - 5 lb. containers per case , Keep Frozen	400 Cases	Class II	Terminated	29 Jan 2020

Context

56%of 2019 food events are Class II516 events that year

2product records in this eventfirm median: 1

11events on this register for the firm

Other enforcement events for ASK Foods Inc

Initiated	Product (first record)	Type	Class	Records
16 Dec 2025	Publix Rice & Pigeon Peas, Net Wt 32 oz (2lb), Plastic tray with clear lid, black film, and a pre-printed label. 6 (2lb)	Food	Class III	1
25 May 2023	Wegmans Penne Rigate Mozzarella Salad Net Wt 30 OZ (1 LB 14 OZ) 850 g. Packaged in a plastic container.	Food	Class II	1
17 Aug 2020	A.S.K. Foods, Inc. Lobster Salad (2.5 lb.) with codes of 4472 or 4482 , Bulk Containers / 2 Containers per Case ( Produc	Food	Class I	1
7 Jan 2020	ASK Foods Inc., KRAB SALAD, NET WT. 5 LB (2.27 kg), Plastic tub with a plastic lid,Keep Refrigerated, 2786-140	Food	Class II	1
23 Oct 2018	Wegmans Roasted Corn and Bean Salad; 13 oz. Plastic Container, 40 oz. Plastic Container, 4.5 lb. Plastic Bulk Container	Food	Class II	6
13 Oct 2017	taste of Inspirations Classic Red Skin Potato Salad; Net Wt. 16 oz.,; Sell By: 10-20-2017 (top label). taste of Inspirat	Food	Class I	1
30 May 2017	Taste of Inspirations; Greek Pasta Salad, Net Wt. 10 oz.; Distributed By: DZA Brands, LLC, Salisbury, NC 28147/Scarborou	Food	Class I	1
5 May 2017	Wegmans Wegmans Family Pack Potato Salad, Net Wt. 48 OZ; Ingredients: Pasta Shells***Water, Cucumbers, Feta Cheese...ect	Food	Class I	1
29 Jul 2016	Taste of Inspirations Classic Red Skin Potato Salad; Creamy redskin potatoes & white onion in a tangy dressing. Net Wt.	Food	Class I	1
20 Jul 2016	ASK Naturally Creative; 3 Bean Medley Salad; Net Wt. 10 lb. or Net Wt. 4 LB.	Food	Class I	2

All 11 events for ASK Foods Inc

Questions and answers

Why was this food recalled?

FDA's record gives the reason for recall as: "The cheese ingredient used in the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes."

What does Class II mean?

FDA classifies recalls by relative degree of health hazard. Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

Where was the product distributed?

FDA's distribution pattern field reads: "Product Distributed in the US to one consignee"

Is the recall still ongoing?

FDA lists the status as Terminated; the termination date is 10 Jun 2020. "Terminated" means FDA has determined that all reasonable efforts to remove or correct the product have been made.

Where does this data come from?

openFDA enforcement reports (food, drug and device), CC0, export dated 28 Sep 2026. Text in quotation marks is FDA's. The FDA enforcement report linked above is authoritative.

Provenance

Source: openFDA food enforcement reports (CC0), export dated 28 Sep 2026; records grouped by FDA event number. The class shown for the event is the most severe class among its records. Errors in processing are corrected at the next build; see corrections.