The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0268-2020·Announced 2019-11-27

Mann Packing Recalls Stir Fry Medley and Blend for Listeria

Mann Packing Company is recalling HEB Stir Fry Medley and Weis Stir Fry Blend due to a positive test for Listeria monocytogenes.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly classifies this as an FDA Class I recall, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Mann Packing Company, Inc. is recalling HEB Stir Fry Medley (9 x 12 oz., UPC: 41220975044) and Weis Stir Fry Blend (6 x 12 oz., UPC: 41497235933). The recall was initiated after the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFIA) notified the FDA of a positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes in Sweet Kale Salad Blend, which is associated with the recalled products.

The affected products have 'Best If Enjoyed By' dates ranging from October 11, 2019, to November 16, 2019. The recall covers 1,286,466 cases in the United States and 141,030 cartons in Canada. Distribution also included Japan.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific UPCs and best-by dates listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
HEB Stir Fry Medley 9 x 12 oz. UPC: 41220975044 Weis Stir Fry Blend: 6 x 12 oz. UPC: 41497235933
Hazard

Is your product affected?

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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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