Pier 33 Gourmet recalls mussels due to toxins

Pier 33 Gourmet is recalling its Mussels in Butter Garlic Sauce because the product tested positive for a toxin, according to Defense Commissary Agency internal recall message sent Dec. 8.

The Defense Commissary Agency has publicized this recall to all its stores, said Richard Stith, lead consumer safety officer for DeCA headquarters at Fort Lee, Virginia. Whenever a commissary has a recalled or withdrawn product in its inventory, the product is immediately removed from store shelves.

The following product has been affected by this recall:

• Pier 33 Gourmet Mussels in Whole Butter Garlic Sauce 16 ounces: UPC 82471033501, Production Date: March 8, 2017, Lot number, L-210170307

Customers should return this product to the commissary of purchase for a full refund.