The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0081-2014·Announced 2013-10-30

Simplot Classic Frozen Sliced Carrots Recalled for Potential Soybean Contamination

Norpac Foods is recalling Simplot Classic Frozen Sliced Carrots because green shelled soybeans may be mixed in with the product.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Norpac Foods, Inc. is recalling Simplot Classic Frozen Sliced Carrots, packaged in 2 lbs. bags. The recall is being conducted because green shelled soybeans (Edamame) are potentially mixed in with the sliced carrots.

The affected product is identified by the UPC 0 71179 1846 3 1 and a Best By date of September 2015. The specific code 5M3 13X2L4 HH:MM indicates the product was repacked into poly bags on September 13, 2013, between 07:47 am and 14:32 pm at the Norpac Foods, Inc. plant in Quincy, Washington. The quantity involved is 40 cases containing 12 packages each.

The product was distributed in Illinois, Missouri, and Nebraska. Consumers who have this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and Best By date listed above. If the product is found, consumers should contact Norpac Foods, Inc. for instructions on how to return the product or dispose of it safely.

The recalled product

Product
Frozen Sliced Carrots, packaged in 2 lbs. bag, sold under Simplot Classic brand. The UPC is 0 71179 1846 3 1. The product is labeled in parts: "***SIMPLOT CLASSIC***Sliced Carrots***NET WT 32 OZ. (2 LBS)***INGREDIENTS: CARROTS***KEEP FROZEN UNTIL READY TO USE. IF THAWED. DO
Manufacturer
Norpac Foods, Inc.

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 (9)

  • 2013
  • 07:47 am to 14:32 pm at NORPAC Foods
  • Inc.
  • Quincy Foods
  • LLC Plant 2
  • 222 Columbia Way
  • PO Box 127
  • Quincy
  • WA 98848.

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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