The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0222-2017·Announced 2016-10-26

Fresh From Texas Recalls HEB Ready Fresh Go Carrots, Apples & Celery

Fresh From Texas Inc. is recalling HEB Ready Fresh Go Carrots, Apples & Celery with Ranch Dip due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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 source text identifies the agency classification as FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 per the rubric. Additionally, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen associated with severe health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Fresh From Texas Inc. is recalling 11,192 units of HEB Ready Fresh Go Carrots, Apples & Celery with Ranch Dip, 6.75 oz. The product is packaged in a clear plastic tray and carries UPC 4122054448. The recall covers units with Best By Dates ranging from 03/16/2016 to 04/03/2016.

The recall is being issued because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This is a serious foodborne pathogen that can cause severe illness, particularly in vulnerable populations such as the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The affected product was distributed in Texas. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their Best By Dates and UPC codes. If the product matches the description, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
HEB Ready Fresh Go Carrots, Apples & Celery with Ranch Dip 6.75 oz. UPC 4122054448 packaged in clear plastic tray
Hazard
Affected units
11,192

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 By Date 03/16/2016 to 04/03/2016

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 12 recalled by Fresh From Texas 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.

See all 12 products in this recall →