The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0213-2016·Announced 2015-11-25

Hello Fresh Cucumbers Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Grocery Delivery E-Services USA, Inc. is recalling cucumbers from Hello Fresh meal kits due to potential Salmonella contamination.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Firm was notified by their supplier that cucumbers provided are under recall due to potential Salmonella contamination."

Plain-English summary

Grocery Delivery E-Services USA, Inc. is recalling approximately 5,991 cucumbers packed in Hello Fresh meal kits. The affected product is the 'Spicy Tuna Tar-Tacos with Creamy Avocado and Cucumber Radish Slaw' meal from the week of August 24-28, 2015. The cucumbers are 7-10 inches long, with one cucumber per box.

The recall was initiated after the firm was notified by its supplier that the cucumbers are under recall due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in California, Washington, Utah, Montana, Oregon, Nevada, Idaho, Arizona, and Wyoming.

Consumers who have the affected cucumbers should discard them or return them to the place of purchase. The product can be identified by ASYS# 5901807, PSYS # 684780, and Lot 201508.

The recalled product

Product
Cucumber, Super Select Unspecified variety packed in Hello Fresh box the week of August 24-28-2015 in the meal Spicy Tuna Tar-Tacos with Creamy Avocado and Cucumber Radish Slaw. 7-10 inches long, I cucumber per box.
Affected units
5,991

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 (2)

  • ASYS# 5901807
  • PSYS # 684780 Lot 201508

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

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