The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0277-2020·Announced 2019-11-27

Mann's Cauliflower Sides Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Mann Packing Company is recalling Mann's Veggies Sides Cauliflower due to a positive test for Listeria monocytogenes. The recall covers products with best-by dates from October 11, 2019, to November 16, 2019.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls involving high-risk pathogens or significant injury reports are rated Severe (4).

Plain-English summary

Mann Packing Company, Inc. is recalling Mann's Veggies Sides - Cauliflower, 4 x 8.8 oz. packages. The recall was initiated after CFIA notified the FDA of a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products have a 'Best If Enjoyed By' date ranging from October 11, 2019, to November 16, 2019, and carry the UPC 716519012693.

The recall involves approximately 1,286,466 cases in the United States and 141,030 cartons in Canada. The source text notes distribution in the US, Canada, and Japan, though specific quantities for Japan are not provided. The recall is classified as FDA Class II.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific UPC and best-by dates listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.

The recalled product

Product
Mann's Veggies Sides - Cauliflower 4 x 8.8 oz. oz., UPC: 716519012693
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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