The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0196-2018·Announced 2017-11-15

Mann Packing Recalls Broccoli Slaw Due to Listeria monocytogenes

Mann Packing Company is recalling 12 oz bags of Broccoli Slaw sold in the US and Canada because a sample tested positive for 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 meets the criteria for a High severity score (3) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Mann Packing Company, Inc. is recalling 6,399 units of 12 oz bags of Broccoli Slaw. The product was distributed in the United States and Canada under several brand names, including Western Family, Archer Farms, HEB, Little Salad Bar, Signature Farms, and Walmart. The recall also includes 16 oz bags sold at Walmart and 4 x 3 lb. bags for foodservice use.

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 and obtained a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

Consumers who have purchased the affected Broccoli Slaw should check their refrigerators for the specific brands and 'Best if Used by' dates listed in the recall notice. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. The recall covers specific Julian codes and dates ranging from October 14, 2017, to October 17, 2017, depending on the brand.

The recalled product

Product
Broccoli Slaw, 12 oz bags; Sold under the following brand names: Western Family UPC -062639352295 - Canada Archer Farms Brand - US: UPC 085239343142 HEB - US UPC - 4122097512 Little Salad Bar - US UPC -041498216047 Signature Farms - US UPC - 02113098339
Hazard
Affected units
6,399

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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