LMSI LLC/Kofinas Olive Oil Issues a Voluntary Recall of its Garlic Mediterranean Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Using a Garlic Essential Oil Not Approved for Culinary Use
Company announcement
Cincinnati, OH (Aug. 29, 2026) - LMSI LLC/ Kofinas Olive Oil is issuing a voluntary recall of its Garlic Mediterranean infused extra virgin olive oil for using a garlic essential oil not approved for culinary use. The flavored oil was bottled in glass bottles in 500 ml, 250 ml, and 100 ml sizes.
The recalled products were available for sale from August 31, 2025, to August 27, 2026, at the following locations:
Montgomery Store & Infusion Kitchen: 8210 Market Place Ln., Cincinnati, OH 45242
Findlay Market: 1801 Race St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Online sales directly from www.kofinasoliveoil.com .
There have been no reports of illnesses involving the products addressed in this recall. Individuals exhibiting signs or symptoms of an allergic reaction or food-borne illness should contact a physician immediately.
If any customer though will report any reaction to the oil will receive full refund.
Questions should be addressed at the number: 513-325-5502 or 513-981-1412.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
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Official record — FDA enforcement
- Recall number
- H-1399-2026
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- active
- Product
- 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). The 3.4 fl oz/100mL bottles were sold as part of a gift set; the 8.5 fl oz/250mL and 17 fl oz/500mL products were sold individually.
- Lot codes
- No codes applied
- Quantity
- Approximately 85 liters
- Distribution
- Distributed directly to consumers in CA, FL, IL, KY, MO, NC, OH, OR, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WV