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CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0251-2020·Announced 2019-11-27

Mann Packing Recalls Broccoli and Carrots for Listeria Risk

Mann Packing Company is recalling specific HEB and Mann brand broccoli and carrot products due to a Listeria monocytogenes alert.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4, and the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a ready-to-eat food product is a critical hazard.

Plain-English summary

Mann Packing Company, Inc. is recalling HEB Brand Broccoli & Carrots (12 oz), Mann Brand Broccoli & Carrots (12 oz), and Mann's Organic Broccoli & Carrots (10 oz) in the United States, Canada, and Japan. The recall involves products with 'Best If Enjoyed By' dates ranging from October 11, 2019, to November 16, 2019.

The recall was initiated after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) notified the FDA of a positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes. While the source text references a 'Sweet Kale Salad Blend' in the notification description, the structured product information identifies the recalled items as broccoli and carrot products. The total quantity affected is 1,286,466 cases in the US and 141,030 cartons in Canada.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific UPCs and dates listed above. If found, they should discard the products or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
HEB Brand Broccoli & Carrots: 12 oz. UPC: 41220975082 Mann Brand; 12 oz. UPC: 716519013058 Mann's Organic 10 oz.UPC: 716519031045 - Canada
Manufacturer
Mann Packing Company, Inc.
Category
Food — Fresh Produce
Hazard

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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