Kofinas Olive Oil Recall Expanded Over Garlic Essential Oil
LMSI LLC/Kofinas Olive Oil expands recall of olive oil products due to garlic essential oil not approved for culinary use.
3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 31, 2026, 8:01 p.m. ET
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Aug 31, 2026, 8:22 p.m. ET
Olive Oil Recall Expanded After Illness Reports
LMSI LLC/Kofinas Olive Oil has recalled its olive oil products after receiving reports of illness, according to a notice reported by Food Safety News. The recall, dated August 31, 2026, was initially issued because the products contain a garlic essential oil not approved for culinary use. The company has now reported that there have been reports of illnesses involving the products, though the notice does not specify the number or severity of these reports.
The recalled products were sold under the Kofinas Olive Oil brand at Montgomery Store & Infusion Kitchen in Cincinnati, Ohio, Findlay Market in Cincinnati, Ohio, and online at www.kofinasoliveoil.com. The recall affects all products containing the unapproved garlic essential oil.
Consumers who purchased these products are advised to check the brand and purchase locations. The company has not yet provided specific lot codes or expiration dates for the recalled items.
Aug 31, 2026, 8:01 p.m. ETFirst report
Olive Oil Recalled Over Garlic Essential Oil Not Approved for Culinary Use
LMSI LLC/Kofinas Olive Oil has recalled olive oil products because they contain a garlic essential oil not approved for culinary use, according to a notice reported by Food Safety News on August 31, 2026. The recall affects products sold at Montgomery Store & Infusion Kitchen (8210 Market Place Ln., Cincinnati, OH 45242), Findlay Market (1801 Race St., Cincinnati, OH 45202), and online directly from www.kofinasoliveoil.com.
No illnesses involving the recalled products have been reported, Food Safety News reported. The recall was initiated due to the use of garlic essential oil not approved for culinary use.
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