The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0214-2016·Announced 2015-11-25

Vaughan Foods Whole Cucumbers Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Vaughan Foods is recalling whole cucumbers due to a potential Salmonella contamination risk. The product was distributed in six states.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

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. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a score of 4 or higher.

Plain-English summary

Vaughan Foods is recalling 249 cases of Whole Cucumbers (1/6 CT Bag) due to a potential contamination with Salmonella. The product is identified by item numbers 07419 and 09256, with UPC codes 718129074191 and 718129092560. The cucumbers are labeled as 'PRODUCE OF USA & MEXICO' and were distributed by US Foods, Inc. in Rosemont, IL.

The recall covers products distributed in Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Arkansas, Kansas, and Missouri. The source text does not specify the exact dates of distribution or the specific retail locations where the product was sold.

Consumers who have purchased these cucumbers should check their refrigerators for the specific item numbers and UPC codes listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
CU-W-Whole Cucumbers (1/6 CT Bag) KEEP REFRIGERATED Made by: Vaughan Foods, Moore, OK 73160; Whole Cucumbers 1/5-LB NET WT: 5 LB Distributed by: US Foods, Inc. Rosemont, IL 60018 PRODUCE OF USA & MEXICO
Manufacturer
Vaughan Foods
Affected units
249

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)

  • item # 07419 and 09256
  • UPC code: 718129074191 and 718129092560

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Vaughan Foods 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.

See all 4 products in this recall →