Broccoli Florets (Gold Coast) – E-coli contamination (2017)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Gold Coast Packing Broccoli Florets; packed in the following configurations: 12 x 2 lb - Product code 508215 - Costco Canada; 1 x 40 lb.- Product code 504405 4 x 3 lb. - Product Codes 503401; 503409 4 x 3 lb. pizza cut -Product Code 503405 4 x 3 lb. - Mini florets - Product code 503412 2 x 5 lb. - Asian cut -Product code 505200; Distributed by Gold Coast Packing Co., Santa Maria, CA 93454
Brand
Fresh Venture Foods, LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Use by Date: 8/12/17, 4 x 3 lb. 1.product code 503401: lot codes: 208 171053, 2. product code 503409, lot code 208 170812, 3. Pizza cut product code 503405, lot code 208 170976, 3. Mini Florets product code 503412, lot code 208 170976. 12 x 2 lb. Costco Canada, product code 508215, lot codes 208-170812, 208 171053. 2 x 5lb., Asian cut product code 505200, lot 208 171053. 1x40 lb. Product code 504405, Lots 208 170976, 208 170996
Products Sold
Use by Date: 8/12/17; 4 x 3 lb. 1.product code 503401: lot codes: 208 171053; 2. product code 503409; lot code 208 170812; 3. Pizza cut product code 503405; lot code 208 170976; 3. Mini Florets product code 503412, lot code 208 170976. 12 x 2 lb. Costco Canada, product code 508215; lot codes 208-170812, 208 171053. 2 x 5lb.; Asian cut product code 505200, lot 208 171053. 1x40 lb. Product code 504405, Lots 208 170976, 208 170996;
Fresh Venture Foods, LLC is recalling Gold Coast Packing Broccoli Florets; packed in the following configurations: 12 x 2 lb - Product due to Firm test results found potential E-coli contamination in Broccoli Florets. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Firm test results found potential E-coli contamination in Broccoli Florets
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
CA, CO, MN, MO, NY, NC, OH, OR, SC
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026