Bel Frantoio Olives Recalled By Ocean State Job Lot

A recent recall of Bel Frantoio sweet olives sold in Ocean State Job Lot stores in Rhode Island has been expanded to include salted olives, and covers all locations in New York.

The company operates a location on Deer Park Ave. in North Babylon.

According to a report on Ledyard (Conn.) Patch, customers are advised not to eat any Bel Frantoio brand olives sold at any Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) store.

The company is recalling these products after the Rhode Island Department of Health discovered that, as with the Calcidica Sweet olives, the Calcidica Salted Bel Frantoio olives were also not handled appropriately to prevent production of the toxin that causes botulism.  

The report noted that these two types of olives are being voluntarily recalled because they are labeled “Keep Refrigerated,” but were sold at room temperature, making them susceptible to contamination with Clostridium botulinum.  

OSJL will give a refund to anyone who returns any olives sold under the Bel Frantoio brand. For more information, contact the Ocean State Job Lot Customer Service Center at (401) 295‐2672, Option 6.