The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0078-2021·Announced 2020-10-21

Seasonal Fruit Tray 40oz May Be Contaminated With Listeria Monocytogenes

The FDA is recalling Seasonal Fruit Trays 40oz due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume these products until further notice.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. Although no reported illnesses or deaths are mentioned in the source text, the presence of a high-risk pathogen (Listeria monocytogenes) with potential for serious harm triggers the higher severity rating.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is issuing a recall for Seasonal Fruit Trays (40 oz) manufactured by Country Fresh Inc., identified by recall number F-0078-2021. These trays contain a potential risk of Listeria monocytogenes contamination, a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness. The product was distributed across multiple states including Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas.

All 36,983 cases of the Seasonal Fruit Tray 40oz packaged in a clear plastic container are subject to this recall. While the recall is driven by the possibility of microbial contamination rather than confirmed illness, the FDA classifies this as a Class I recall, indicating a serious safety concern that requires immediate consumer action. The manufacturer, Country Fresh Inc., is advised to withdraw these products from retail shelves and notify affected retailers.

Consumers are strongly advised not to open or consume any of the recalled Seasonal Fruit Trays. They should return the products to their point of purchase or contact the manufacturer directly for guidance on disposal. Until the product is tested and cleared by the FDA, no consumption is recommended. This recall reflects the FDA's priority to protect public health from potential foodborne illness risks associated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The recalled product

Product
Seasonal Fruit Tray 40oz UPC 681131180238 packaged in a clear plastic container
Manufacturer
Country Fresh Inc.
Category
Food
Hazard
Affected units
36,983

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Best Before 10/02-11/2020
  • Lot# URE0103 Lot# URS0103

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 16 recalled by Country Fresh Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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