American Salad Blend (Farmers Market) – Listeria Contamination (2012)
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
The Farmers Market brand American Salad Blend, 12 oz bag, UPC: 30034-30105; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and polypropylene/polyethylene (retail). Refrigerate and consume within Best By date. Product is processed and packaged by River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC, Salinas, CA
Brand
River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Best By code dates between 12MAY2012 - 29MAY2012, 12MAY2012 - 22MAY2012. The code date is located in the upper right hand corner of the bags.
Products Sold
Best By code dates between 12MAY2012 - 29MAY2012; 12MAY2012 - 22MAY2012. The code date is located in the upper right hand corner of the bags.
River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC is recalling The Farmers Market brand American Salad Blend, 12 oz bag, UPC: 30034-30105; Product is a salad item due to River Ranch was notified that two separate samples of products pulled by the FDA which were produced by River Ranch, tested positive for Listeria mono. 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
River Ranch was notified that two separate samples of products pulled by the FDA which were produced by River Ranch, tested positive 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.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
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