Vegetable Medley Recalled for Potential E. coli O121:H19 Contamination
4 Earth Farms is recalling Vegetable Medley due to potential contamination with E. coli O121:H19. Approximately 6,036 cases were distributed across multiple states.
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 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall, which establishes a minimum severity of 4 per the rubric. Although E. coli O121:H19 is a high-risk pathogen, the source text does not report any confirmed illnesses or injuries, keeping the score at Severe rather than Critical.
Plain-English summary
4 Earth Farms is recalling its Vegetable Medley product, a ready-to-eat combination of broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots. Each package contains 12 ounces (340g) and is distributed through Walmart under SKU# 46412. The product is sold in cases of six packages.
The recall was issued due to potential contamination with E. coli O121:H19, a strain of pathogenic bacteria that can cause serious illness.
Approximately 6,036 cases were distributed to seven direct accounts, including five distribution centers and two retail locations, across New Hampshire, Florida, California, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Illinois, North Carolina, and Ohio.
Consumers should not consume this product and should dispose of it or return it to the retailer where it was purchased.
The recalled product
- Product
- Vegetable Medley; Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots. Washed and ready to prepare; Perishable keep refrigerated. NET WT 12 OZ (340g) (6 pack/case) DISTRIBUTED BY: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 78716
- Manufacturer
- 4 Earth Farms formerly Mcl Fresh Inc
- Category
- Food — Pre-Washed Vegetables
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 6,036
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 (1)
- SKU# 46412
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 9 recalled by 4 Earth Farms formerly Mcl Fresh 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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