The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0323-2024·Announced 2023-11-15

HEB Kale Greens recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination

Safeway Fresh Foods LLC is recalling 528 cases of HEB Kale Greens (16 oz.) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected product distributed in Texas with expiration dates 10/11/23 and 10/12/23.

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: FDA Class I recalls have a minimum severity threshold of 4 per agency policy. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen warranting this classification regardless of reported illness status.

Plain-English summary

Safeway Fresh Foods LLC is recalling HEB Kale Greens (16 oz. packages) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall covers 528 cases distributed in Texas with expiration dates of October 11, 2023, and October 12, 2023.

Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant individuals, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Affected product should be discarded or returned to the point of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
HEB Kale Greens, Net Wt. 16 oz.
Manufacturer
Safeway Fresh Foods LLC
Category
Food — Leafy Greens
Hazard
  • listeria

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)

  • Expiration Date 10/11/23 and 10/12/23

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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