Albertsons Recalls Broccoli Florets Due to Listeria Risk
Albertsons Inc is recalling 14-ounce broccoli florets sold in Albertsons and Safeway stores due to potential Listeria monocytogenes 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 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. 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 5 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Albertsons Inc is recalling 14-ounce broccoli florets packed in clear plastic trays and cups. The product, identified by UPC 24221000000, was sold in Albertsons and Safeway stores. The recall involves 1,456 units with sell-by dates up to and including October 24, 2017.
The recall was initiated after notification that the broccoli was made with product previously recalled by Mann Packing for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected product was distributed in Colorado, Nebraska, Northwestern New Mexico, South Dakota, Wyoming, California, Hawaii, and Nevada.
Consumers who purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific UPC and sell-by dates. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the store of purchase for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Broccoli Florets, 14 oz.. UPC 24221000000 Sold in Albertson's and Safeway Stores packed in clear plastic trays and cups.
- Manufacturer
- Albertsons Inc
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,456
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)
- Sell Thru Dates up to and including 10-24-17 (October 24
- 2017)
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 23 recalled by Albertsons 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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