A flavored olive oil sold in Ohio stores and online is being recalled after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a voluntary recall notice over an ingredient concern.
The recall affects Garlic Mediterranean infused extra virgin olive oil from LMSI LLC/Kofinas Olive Oil.
Here's what to know
A recall notice published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Aug. 31 says LMSI LLC/Kofinas Olive Oil is pulling its Garlic Mediterranean infused extra virgin olive oil because it contains a garlic essential oil not approved for culinary use, Good Housekeeping reported.
Recalled bottles were sold in glass containers and came in three sizes: 16.9 fluid ounces (500 mL), 8.5 fluid ounces (250 mL), and 3.4 fluid ounces (100 mL).
According to the notice, the olive oil was sold from Aug. 31, 2025, through Aug. 27, 2026, including at the Cincinnati retailers Montgomery Store & Infusion Kitchen and Findlay Market, as well as through the company website.
Although the ingredient included is not intended to be used in food, the company said it had not received any reports of illness connected to the recalled products. Consumers were instructed not to use the oil.
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What can be done?
Anyone who purchased Kofinas Garlic Mediterranean infused extra virgin olive oil should avoid consuming it and verify the bottle size and purchase location. People who have already used the product in cooking or meals should monitor for symptoms.
Anyone who becomes ill should contact a health care provider. Consumers with questions about the recall can call the company at 513-325-5502 or 513-981-1412.
The recall announcement stated: "Individuals exhibiting signs or symptoms of an allergic reaction or foodborne illness should contact a physician immediately."
Where can I learn more?
This garlic-infused olive oil recall is one of many food safety alerts tied to contamination concerns and questions about ingredients in products sold to shoppers. The articles below look at similar warnings involving olive oil, packaged foods, and major retailers, and offer more context on how these problems reach consumers.
• A 2024 analysis found 13 popular olive oil brands carried troubling phthalate contamination for shoppers.
• Costco and Publix pulled over 4,000 cases of salad dressing and sauce products last year.
• Federal officials recalled 120,000 pounds of pulled pork sandwiches after plastic was discovered inside.
While most of our food staples are safe most of the time, it's important to watch the news for any food recalls that might affect items in your pantry. That way, you can keep yourself and your family safe from any unusual exceptions.
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