The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0091-2021·Announced 2020-10-21

Country Fresh Summer Blend Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk

Country Fresh Inc. is recalling Summer Blend salad due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in nine states.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Country Fresh Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Summer Blend 5oz salad packaged in clear plastic containers. The recall is issued because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious illness, particularly in high-risk groups such as the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The affected product is identified by UPC 681131355094. The recall covers three specific lots: Lot URR0103 with a Use By date of 10/2/20, Lot URE0103 with a Use By date of 10/3/20, and Lot URS0103 with a Use By date of 10/4/20. A total of 36,983 cases were distributed.

The product was distributed in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific lot numbers and use-by dates listed above. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Summer Blend 5oz UPC 681131355094 packaged in clear plastic container
Manufacturer
Country Fresh Inc.
Category
Food — Salad
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 (6)

  • Lot URR0103
  • Use By 10/2/20
  • Lot URE0103
  • Use By 10/3/20
  • Lot URS0103
  • Use By 10/4/20

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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