The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0253-2020·Announced 2019-11-27

Mann Packing Recalls Broccoli Slaw Due to Listeria Risk

Mann Packing Company is recalling various brands of broccoli slaw and kale salad blend because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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 involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen known to cause severe illness and death, particularly in vulnerable populations. While the source text does not explicitly state 'Class I' or 'death reported', FDA Class I recalls for Listeria contamination are inherently critical due to the potential for fatal outcomes, aligning with the highest severity criteria for known serious health hazards.

Plain-English summary

Mann Packing Company, Inc. is voluntarily recalling several products, including HEB Brand Broccoli Slaw, Mann's Brand Broccoli Slaw, Western Family brand Broccoli Slaw, Marketside brand Broccoli Slaw, and Signature Farms brand Broccoli Slaw. The recall also covers Sweet Kale Salad Blend distributed by CFIA.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was notified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) of a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes in these products. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious infections, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

The affected products include 12 oz. HEB Brand Broccoli Slaw (UPC: 41220975129), 10 oz. HEB Brand Organic Broccoli Slaw (UPC: 41220974962), 3 lbs. Mann's Brand Broccoli Slaw for Food Service (UPC: 10716520110101), 12 oz. Mann's Organic Broccoli Slaw (UPC: 716519013072) sold in Canada and the US, 10 oz. Mann's Organic Broccoli Slaw (UPC: 716519031038) sold in the US and Canada, Western Family brand Broccoli Slaw for Canada (UPC: 62639324841), 6 x 12 oz. packages, Marketside brand Broccoli Slaw 16 oz. (UPC: 681131148207), Marketside Organic Broccoli Slaw 16 oz. (UPC: 10681131179437), Signature Farms Brand Broccoli Slaw 12 oz. (UPC: 716519013072), 10 oz. (UPC: 716519031038), and 12 oz. (UPC: 21130983391), as well as Sysco products in Canada (UPC: 10716520110101).

The recall applies to products with Best If Enjoyed By dates ranging from October 11, 2019, to November 16, 2019. A total of 1,286,466 cases were distributed in the US, and 141,030 cartons were distributed in Canada. The products were sold in the US, Canada, and Japan. Consumers who have these products are advised not to eat them.

The recalled product

Product
HEB Brand Broccoli Slaw: 12 oz. UPC: 41220975129 HEB Brand Organic Broccoli Slaw; 10 oz. UPC: 41220974962 Mann's Brand: 3 lbs.UPC: 10716520110101 - Food Service Mann's Organic - 12 oz.UPC: 716519013072 - Canada & US 10 oz.UPC: 716519031038 - US & Canada Western
Manufacturer
Mann Packing Company, Inc.
Category
Food — Ready-to-Eat Vegetables
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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