Mann Packing Recalls Sweet Kale Salad Blend for Listeria
Mann Packing Company is recalling Sweet Kale Salad Blend products due to a positive test for 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 is classified as FDA Class I, which is the highest severity level indicating a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Plain-English summary
Mann Packing Company, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Sweet Kale Salad Blend products, including HEB Power Slaw, Power Blend, and Veggie Power Blend. The recall was initiated after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) notified the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of a positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes in the product.
The affected products have "Best If Enjoyed By" dates ranging from October 11, 2019, to November 16, 2019. The recall covers approximately 1,286,466 cases in the United States and 141,030 cartons in Canada. Distribution records indicate the products were also shipped to Japan.
Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific UPCs and dates listed in the official recall notice. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
The recalled product
- Product
- HEB Power Slaw 6 x 10 oz. UPC: 41220832231 Power Blend 6 x 10 oz. UPC:716519013119 - Mann's Canada Same UPC. Two films: one for Canada and one for US. 6 x 10 oz. UPC: 716519059759 -Mann's Canada 6 x 10 oz. UPC: 3003492349 - GE Veggie Power Blend 4 x 2 lb. UPC: 10
- Manufacturer
- Mann Packing Company, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Salads
- 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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