Joy's Gourmet Olive Tapenade Recall: Unrecorded Temperatures
Joy's International Foods recalls Gourmet Olive Tapenade due to unrecorded temperatures after thermal processes. Check your best-by dates for affected lots.
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Unrecorded temperatures after thermal processes.
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What happened, in plain English
Joy's International Foods is recalling its Joy's Gourmet Olive Tapenade, All Natural, Net Wt. 10 OZ. (280g) because of unrecorded temperatures after thermal processes. The recall affects products with best-by dates ranging from July 25, 2017, to August 28, 2018. This issue was identified in a Class II recall distributed to U.S. consignees only. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/20480-joy-s-gourmet-olive-tapenade-recall-unrecorded-temperatures.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/20480-joy-s-gourmet-olive-tapenade-recall-unrecorded-temperatures · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-3568-2017
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“Joy's Gourmet Olive Tapenade Recall: Unrecorded Temperatures.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/20480-joy-s-gourmet-olive-tapenade-recall-unrecorded-temperatures. Based on FDA recall #F-3568-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-3568-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The hazard stems from unrecorded temperatures after the thermal processing steps. This gap in temperature monitoring could potentially compromise the safety or quality of the food, although specific injury details are not provided in the record.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Joy's Gourmet Olive Tapenade, All Natural, Net Wt. 10 OZ., between July 2017 and August 2018 are likely affected. The product was distributed to U.S. consignees only.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your jar for the label 'Joy's Gourmet Olive Tapenade, All Natural, Net Wt. 10 OZ. (280g).' Look for one of the following best-by dates: 8/28/2018, 2/7/2017, 12/20/2017, 12/5/2017, 11/28/2017, 11/22/2017, or 7/25/2017.
- Brand
Joy's International Foods- Category
Food
All 7 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
US Consignees only.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-3564-2017 | Joy's Gourmet Olive Tapenade with Blue Cheese, All Natural, Net Wt. 10 OZ. (280g); Best by date: 8/28/2018 2/7/2017 12/20/2017 12/5/2017 11/28/2017 11/22/2017 7/25/2017 | 12.5 cases |
| F-3565-2017 | Joy's Gourmet Pesto, All Natural, Net Wt. 10 OZ. (280g); Best by date: 7/18/2018 4/18/2018 3/22/2018 2/22/2018 1/26/2018 12/20/2018 11/16/2017 10/27/2017 10/5/2017 9/20/2017 8/1/2017 | 16.5 (10 oz Jars) |
| F-3566-2017 | Joy's Gourmet Garlic Joy All Natural Alla Vodka, Sugar Free Gluten Free, Net Wt. 32 Oz. (1000g); Best by dates: 8/21/2016 through 8/21/2017 | 26.5/ 12-32 oz Jars |
| F-3567-2017 | Joy's Gourmet Pesto, All Natural, Net Wt. 4 OZ.; Best by date: 7/18/2018 4/18/2018 3/22/2018 2/22/2018 1/26/2018 12/20/2018 11/16/2017 10/27/2017 10/5/2017 9/20/2017 8/1/2017 | 9.5 cases (4 oz Jars) |
| F-3568-2017 | Joy's Gourmet Olive Tapenade, All Natural, Net Wt. 10 OZ. (280g).; Best by date: 8/28/2018 2/7/2017 12/20/2017 12/5/2017 11/28/2017 11/22/2017 7/25/2017 | 36.5 cases |
| F-3569-2017 | Joy's Gourmet Olive Salad, All Natural, Net Wt. 10 OZ. (280g).; Best by date: 7/24/2018 4/24/2018 4/10/2018 2/20/2018 11/2/2017 9/21/2017 | 16 cases |
| F-3570-2017 | Joy's Gourmet Artichoke Salad, All Natural, Net Wt. 10 OZ. (280g).; Best by date: 10/24/2017 | TBD |
What to do — step by step
Check the Best-By Date
Verify if your product has one of the listed best-by dates from July 2017 to August 2018.
Contact the Manufacturer
Since the remedy is not stated in the record, contact Joy's International Foods for further instructions on returns or refunds.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 19 months 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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Where was this product sold?
The record states the distribution pattern was 'US Consignees only.'
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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-3568-2017 (August 22, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-3568-2017 to see it in context.
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