Italian Rose Gluten-Free Garlic Spread Recall: FDA Inspection Findings
Italian Rose Garlic Spread (35 lb gluten-free) recalled due to inadequate pH monitoring during production. FDA inspection found no documentation of mixing time or pH checks per batch. Consumers should check expiration dates and contact the company for details.
Lower-risk recall
During a FDA inspection, it was disclosed that the firm is not documenting the mixing time of the product nor is pH monitoring for each kettle/batch mixed being conducted. The product is a shelf stable garlic spread.
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What happened, in plain English
Italian Rose Garlic Spread (gluten-free, 35 lb) is being recalled because FDA inspections found the manufacturer didn't properly track mixing times or pH levels for each batch. This could lead to unsafe product quality but doesn't pose an immediate risk of injury. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19237-italian-rose-gluten-free-garlic-spread-recall-fda-inspection-findings.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19237-italian-rose-gluten-free-garlic-spread-recall-fda-inspection-findings · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1135-2018
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“Italian Rose Gluten-Free Garlic Spread Recall: FDA Inspection Findings.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19237-italian-rose-gluten-free-garlic-spread-recall-fda-inspection-findings. Based on FDA recall #F-1135-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1135-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product is a shelf-stable garlic spread that was made without proper documentation of mixing times or pH monitoring for each batch. This means the product's quality could be inconsistent, potentially leading to safety issues for people with gluten sensitivities.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Italian Rose Gluten-Free Garlic Spread (35 lb) from the manufacturer's website or stores. People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivities are at higher risk due to the product being gluten-free.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Italian Rose Garlic Spread, Gluten Free' with a net weight of 35 lbs (16 kg). Look for expiration dates on the packaging: March 2018 through February 2019.
- Brand
Italian Rose- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Expiration Date
Look for the expiration date on the product label, which ranges from March 2018 to February 2019.
Contact Manufacturer
Reach out to Italian Rose Garlic Products, LLC at www.italian-rose.com for more information about the recall.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Florida.
FDA distribution: “Florida consignees only.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Florida.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 5 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class III
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using this product?
No, the recall does not require immediate discontinuation. The product is safe to use but should be checked for expiration dates and reported to the manufacturer.
Contact Italian Rose
We’ve drafted a message you can send Italian Rose to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1135-2018 — Italian Rose Gluten-Free Garlic Spread Recall: FDA Inspection Findings Hello, I own a Italian Rose Gluten-Free Garlic Spread Recall: FDA Inspection Findings that is covered by recall F-1135-2018 from Italian Rose. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1135-2018 (April 6, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1135-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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