The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0285-2020·Announced 2019-11-27

Mann's Veggie Power Blend Recalled for Listeria monocytogenes Contamination

Mann Packing Company is recalling Mann's Veggie Power Blend due to a positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes. The product was distributed in the US, Canada, and Japan.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Mann Packing Company, Inc. is recalling Mann's Veggie Power Blend, a 4 x 2 lbs. food service product, because CFIA notified the FDA of a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes. The recall includes products with best if enjoyed by dates ranging from October 11, 2019, to November 16, 2019.

The affected product was distributed in the United States, Canada, and Japan. The total quantity involved is 1,286,466 cases in the US and 141,030 cartons in Canada. The specific UPC for the product is 716519059759.

Consumers and food service operators should check their inventory for this product with the specified best by dates. If found, the product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Mann's Veggie Power Blend 4 x 2 lbs. UPC: 716519059759 Food Service
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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