The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0158-2016·Announced 2015-11-25

Lakeside Foods Recalls Frozen Peas and Carrots Due to Listeria

Lakeside Foods is recalling specific lots of frozen peas and carrots after testing confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Listeria monocytogenes) without reported illness, which corresponds to a score of 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Lakeside Foods, Inc. is recalling specific lots of frozen peas and carrots. The product is IQF (individually quick frozen), not ready to eat, and includes cooking instructions on the label. The recall involves 2,677 cases (12 packages per case) distributed in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

The recall was initiated after the Ohio Department of Agriculture conducted testing on the product and found it positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products are sold under the brands Bountiful Harvest, Giant Eagle, Our Family, and Sysco Classic in various sizes. Specific packaging and production codes are listed in the recall notice to identify the affected units.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lots should check their packaging for the listed codes. If the product matches the recalled description, consumers should not consume it and should contact the manufacturer or retailer for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Frozen Peas & Carrots, Product is IQF, frozen, not ready to eat, each label carries cooking instructions. Product is packaged under the following brand names and sizes: 1. Bountiful Harvest, Net Wt.40 oz. (2.5 lbs.) 1.13 kg, UPC 22486-11902; 2. Giant Eagle, Net Wt 16 oz (1
Hazard

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 (3)

  • Bountiful Harvest: Packaging Code: PL25132 / Production Code: 1086893
  • Our Family: Packaging Code: PL35132 or PL45132 / Production Code: 1086893
  • Best By 05/2017

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states: