The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0173-2018·Announced 2017-11-15

Mann's Cauliflower Florets Recalled Due to Listeria monocytogenes Contamination

Mann Packing Company is recalling various sizes and brands of cauliflower florets after a sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

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 FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score (5).

Plain-English summary

Mann Packing Company, Inc. is recalling Mann's Family Favorites Cauliflower Florets and several private-label and foodservice variants, including HEB, Walmart, Cross Valley Farms, and Sysco brands. The recall involves 9,627 units of 3 lb, 10 oz, and 16 oz bags distributed in the US and Canada.

The recall was initiated because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sampled one salad product and received a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific UPCs and "Best if Used by" dates listed in the official recall notice. Affected products should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. The source text does not report any specific illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Mann's Family Favorites Cauliflower Florets, 3 lb bags; UPC 716519020292 - US and Canada 10 oz. bag - UPC 716519014031 - US and Canada HEB Brand 10 oz. bag UPC - 4122032278 Walmart brand 10 oz. bag UPC 681131091381 16 oz, bag UPC 681131122320 Foodservice Cro
Hazard
Affected units
9,627

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 44 recalled by Mann Packing Company, 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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