Frozen Sliced Squash (Hanover Foods) – Listeria Contamination (2018)
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
Frozen Sliced (blanched) Squash packed in 1400 lb. plastic totes.
Brand
Hanover Foods Corporation
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #'s: 16198721, 16198708, 16198702, 16198698, 16198692
Products Sold
Lot #'s: 16198721; 16198708; 16198702; 16198698; 16198692;
Hanover Foods Corporation is recalling Frozen Sliced (blanched) Squash packed in 1400 lb. plastic totes. due to Routine analysis by consignee found one lot of 12 positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Original microbiological analysis conducted in 2016, by Hanover. 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
Routine analysis by consignee found one lot of 12 positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Original microbiological analysis conducted in 2016, by Hanover found all lots negative for Listeria monocytogenes.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
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Page updated: Jan 6, 2026