The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0231-2018·Announced 2017-11-15

Albertsons Recalls Cauliflower Trays Due to Listeria Risk

Albertsons is recalling 10-ounce cauliflower trays sold in several states because they were made with product recalled for potential Listeria monocytogenes.

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 10-ounce cauliflower trays and cups (UPC 24222400000) sold in Albertson's and Safeway stores. The recall was initiated after notification that the product was made with ingredients recalled by Mann Packing for potential Listeria monocytogenes.

Approximately 678 units were distributed in Colorado, Nebraska, Northwestern New Mexico, South Dakota, Wyoming, California, Hawaii, and Nevada. The affected products have sell-by dates up to and including October 24, 2017.

Consumers should discard the recalled cauliflower or return it to the store of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Cauliflower, 10 oz.. UPC 24222400000 Sold in Albertson's and Safeway Stores packed in clear plastic trays and cups.
Manufacturer
Albertsons Inc
Hazard
Affected units
678

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (2)

  • Sell Thru Dates up to and including 10-24-17 (October 24
  • 2017)

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

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.

See all 23 products in this recall →

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