Mann Packing Recalls Cauliflower Florets Due to Listeria Contamination
Mann Packing Company is recalling various cauliflower floret products due to a positive test for Listeria monocytogenes.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 per the rubric for high-risk pathogens without reported illness.
Plain-English summary
Mann Packing Company, Inc. is recalling multiple varieties of cauliflower florets, including HEB, Mann's, Marketside, Sysco, and Trader Joe's brands. The recall affects products with best if enjoyed by dates ranging from October 11, 2019, to November 16, 2019. The total quantity involved is 1,286,466 cases in the US and 141,030 cartons in Canada.
The recall was initiated after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) notified the FDA of a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes. Although the notification text references a 'Sweet Kale Salad Blend,' the structured product information and recall metadata identify the affected items as cauliflower florets. The products were distributed in the US, Canada, and Japan.
Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific UPC codes and best-by dates listed in the official recall notice. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- HEB Cauliflower Florets 10 oz. UPC: 41220322787 Mann's Organic Cauliflower Florets: 10 oz. UPC: 716519059995 Mann's Family Favorites Cauliflower Florets 10 oz. UPC: 716519014031 Mann's Brand: 3 lbs. UPC: 10716519040037 - Food Service 3 lbs. UPC: 10716519040013 - F
- Manufacturer
- Mann Packing Company, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Frozen 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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