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CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0249-2020·Announced 2019-11-27

Mann Packing Recalls Broccoli and Cauliflower for Listeria Risk

Mann Packing Company is recalling multiple brands of Broccoli & Cauliflower due to a Listeria monocytogenes test result.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Mann Packing Company, Inc. is recalling various brands of Broccoli & Cauliflower, including HEB, Mann, Marketside, and Signature Farms. The recall involves 12 oz. and 28 oz. packages distributed in the US, Canada, and Japan. The affected products have Best If Enjoyed By dates ranging from October 11, 2019, to November 16, 2019.

The recall was initiated after the FDA was notified of a positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes. Although the source text references a 'Sweet Kale Salad Blend' in the notification description, the structured product information and recall metadata identify the recalled items as Broccoli & Cauliflower. The agency has classified this recall as Class I.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific brands and UPC codes listed in the recall notice. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source text.

The recalled product

Product
HEB brand Broccoli & Cauliflower; UPC: 41220975037; Mann Brand Broccoli & Cauliflower: UPC: 10716519010054; 12 oz. UPC: 716519013034 - US and Canada Marketside brand Broccoli & Cauliflower; 12 oz. UPC: 681131328852; Signature Farms brand Broccoli & Cauliflower:
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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 (3)

  • Best If Enjoyed By date of October 11
  • 2019 to November 16
  • 2019

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 58 recalled by Mann Packing Company, 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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