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Kofinas Garlic Mediterranean Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Kofinas Garlic Mediterranean Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil contains garlic essential oil not approved for culinary use.

Summary by Recall Canary from the FDA notice

What happened

LMSI, LLC of Montgomery, Ohio, voluntarily recalled Kofinas Garlic Mediterranean Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil on August 29, 2026, because the product contains garlic essential oil not approved for culinary use. The oil was packaged in glass bottles in 3.4 fl oz (100mL), 8.5 fl oz (250mL), and 17 fl oz (500mL) sizes, with approximately 85 liters affected. The recall was announced by the company on August 31, 2026, and added to the FDA's Enforcement Report on September 29, 2026.

The product was distributed directly to consumers in California, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia. The 3.4 fl oz bottles were sold as part of a gift set, while the 8.5 fl oz and 17 fl oz bottles were sold individually.

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What to do

If a code on your package is listed below:

  1. Individuals exhibiting signs or symptoms of an allergic reaction or food-borne illness should contact a physician immediately.
  2. If any customer though will report any reaction to the oil will receive full refund.
  3. Questions should be addressed at the number: 513-325-5502 or 513-981-1412.

Is yours affected?

Match the list below, then check the codes the FDA notice also names.

A UPC is the number printed under a barcode.

  1. Kofinas Garlic Mediterranean Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    UPC
    • 799475717185
    • 799475717178

From the FDA notice

Kofinas Garlic Mediterranean Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil, packaged in 3.4 fl oz (100mL), 8.5 fl oz (250mL), and 17 fl oz (500mL) glass bottles, UPC: 799475717185 (on 8.5 fl oz/250mL), 799475717178 (on 17 fl oz/500mL).

Recall details

Company began the recall
Sold in

Distributed directly to consumers in California, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia

Company
LMSI, LLCMontgomery, Ohio
Hazard
Unapproved product
Risk

Moderate risk

Eating it may cause short-term health problems, or ones that treatment can reverse. Serious harm is unlikely.

FDA Class II recall · How risk is rated

Event ID
99805
Recall number
H-1399-2026
Quantity recalled
Approximately 85 liters

Timeline

FDA's Enforcement Report is its public list of recalls; FDA adds a recall when it posts it and publishes the list weekly.

  1. Company began the recall

  2. Announced by the company · Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Added to FDA's Enforcement Report · Classified by FDA

  4. In FDA's weekly enforcement report

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 7, 2026 · primary source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (opens in a new tab)