The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0195-2018·Announced 2017-11-15

Mann Packing Recalls Western Family Kale Caesar Kits for Listeria

Mann Packing Company is recalling Western Family Kale Caesar Kits 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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4, and the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a ready-to-eat salad product represents a critical health hazard.

Plain-English summary

Mann Packing Company, Inc. is recalling Western Family Kale Caesar Kit, 14.8 OZ bags (UPC -062639352295) in the US and Canada. The recall involves 308 units with a 'Best if Used by' date of 10/14/2017.

The recall was initiated after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFIA) sampled one salad product, which resulted in a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Western Family Kale Caesar Kit, 14.8 OZ bags UPC -062639352295 - Canada
Hazard
Affected units
308

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 if Used by - 10/14/2017

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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