Broccoli medley recalled for potential E. coli O121:H19 contamination
4Earth Farms is recalling 6,036 cases of broccoli medley due to potential contamination with E. coli O121:H19. The product was distributed to retailers and distribution centers 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 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: This is an FDA Class I recall. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls constitute a Critical rating. The contamination involves E. coli O121:H19, a high-risk Shiga toxin-producing E. coli strain.
Plain-English summary
4Earth Farms is recalling 6,036 cases of Broccoli Medley due to potential contamination with E. coli O121:H19. The product is a ready-to-prepare, refrigerated broccoli medley sold in 12 oz (340 g) packages in 6-pack cases with SKU #30762.
The recall involves potential contamination with E. coli O121:H19. The affected product was distributed to seven direct consignees—five distribution centers and two retail locations—in the following states: New Hampshire, Florida, California, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Illinois, North Carolina, and Ohio.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should discard it or return it to the retailer.
The recalled product
- Product
- Broccoli Medley, 4Earth Farms, Net Weight 12 oz (340 g) (6 pack/case) Washed and ready to prepare, Perishable keep refrigerated. Distributed by 4Earth Farms, LLC., Commerce, CA 92022 USA
- Manufacturer
- 4 Earth Farms formerly Mcl Fresh Inc
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- 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# 30762
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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