The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0192-2016·Announced 2015-11-25

Tropical Produce Specialist Recalls Florida Avocados Positive for Salmonella

Tropical Produce Specialist Corp is recalling 65 boxes of Florida avocados because they tested positive for Salmonella. The product was shipped to two retail locations in Florida.

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 recall is classified as 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.

Plain-English summary

Tropical Produce Specialist Corp is recalling 65 boxes of Florida avocados, packaged in 14-count cardboard boxes. The recall is due to the product testing positive for Salmonella.

The affected product is identified by Invoice #5781, Sale P.O. #29899.438426.74307, and a shipped date of 08/18/15. The avocados were shipped to two retail locations in Florida.

Consumers who have purchased these specific avocados should stop using them and contact the retailer or the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Florida Avocado, 14 count cardboard boxes. Invoice #5781, Sale P.O. #29899.438426.74307, Shipped Date 08/18/15

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)

  • Invoice #5781
  • Sale P.O. #29899.438426.74307
  • Shipped Date 08/18/15

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: