The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0085-2021·Announced 2020-10-21

Seasonal Blend products recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination

The FDA is recalling Seasonal Blend products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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 agency classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes"

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is recalling Seasonal Blend products (10oz, 16oz, and 32oz packages) manufactured by Country Fresh Inc. due to a potential risk of Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects 36,983 cases distributed across multiple states including Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Consumers are advised to dispose of these products immediately or contact their retailer for guidance on returning them.

The primary hazard identified is Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness. While the recall is based on the potential for contamination rather than confirmed illness reports, the presence of a high-risk pathogen without documented cases falls under the rubric's definition for High severity recalls involving high-risk pathogens without reported illness. The product description specifies clear plastic containers, and the recall number is F-0085-2021.

This is a precautionary recall aimed at preventing potential foodborne illness. The distribution pattern spans nine states, indicating widespread exposure. Consumers should not consume these products and should follow local health department recommendations for disposal.

The recalled product

Product
Seasonal Blend 10oz UPC 68113118048; Seasonal Blend 16oz UPC 681131180498; Seasonal Blend 32oz UPC 681131180504 all packaged in clear plastic containers
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 (1)

  • Best Before 10/02-11/2020

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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