John Zidian Gia Russa Spaghetti Sauce Recall: Mold and Popped Lids Hazard
John Zidian Co recalls Gia Russa Spaghetti Dinner Sauce due to mold contamination and popped lids. Consumers should check for mold or damaged packaging before use.
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The recall is being initiated due to mold contamination and "popped lids".
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What happened, in plain English
John Zidian Co is recalling Gia Russa Spaghetti Dinner Sauce because it may contain mold and have popped lids. This could lead to food safety issues if consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/20102-john-zidian-gia-russa-spaghetti-sauce-recall-mold-and-popped.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/20102-john-zidian-gia-russa-spaghetti-sauce-recall-mold-and-popped · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0502-2018
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“John Zidian Gia Russa Spaghetti Sauce Recall: Mold and Popped Lids Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/20102-john-zidian-gia-russa-spaghetti-sauce-recall-mold-and-popped. Based on FDA recall #F-0502-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0502-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Mold contamination can cause foodborne illness, and popped lids may lead to spills or contamination during use. However, the risk is not severe enough to require immediate stoppage.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased the Gia Russa Spaghetti Dinner Sauce with the described ingredients and packaging. Those who have the sauce in their homes are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for mold growth or damaged packaging on the sauce. The product has a best by date of October 2, 2019, and was distributed by Gia Brands Inc. in Boardman, OH.
- Brand
John Zidian Co- Product
Gia Russa Spaghetti Dinner Sauce TRADITIONAL NET WT. 1 Lb. 8 oz (24 oz) 680 grams INGREDIENTS: Tomato Puree***Canola- Category
Food
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Product was shipped to the following states: NY, OH & PA
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-0501-2018 | Gia Russa Spaghetti Dinner Sauce Mushrooms NET WT. 1 Lb. 8 oz (24 oz) 680 grams INGREDIENTS: Tomato Puree***Canola Oil, Sugar, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Mushrooms, Garlic, Onions, Citric Acid, Oregano, Basil Distributed By: Gia Brands Inc., Boardman, OH 44512 UPC 0 26825 00830 4; BEST BY 10/02/2019 27517 10:31 L1 | 56 cs/12/24 oz glass jars |
| F-0502-2018 | Gia Russa Spaghetti Dinner Sauce TRADITIONAL NET WT. 1 Lb. 8 oz (24 oz) 680 grams INGREDIENTS: Tomato Puree***Canola Oil, Sugar, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Garlic, Onions, Citric Acid, Oregano, Basil Distributed By: Gia Brands Inc., Boardman, OH 44512 UPC 0 26825 00832 8; BEST BY 10/02/2019 27517 08:55 L1 | 362 cs/12/24 oz glass jars |
What to do — step by step
Check for Mold
Inspect the sauce for visible mold growth or signs of spoilage.
Discard if Damaged
If the lid is popped or the packaging is damaged, discard the sauce immediately.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 3 states.
FDA distribution: “Product was shipped to the following states: NY, OH & PA” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 3 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0502-2018 (October 31, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0502-2018 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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