The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0325-2020·Announced 2019-12-18

Meijer Cauliflower Florets Recalled for Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

Meijer Inc. is recalling Fresh From Meijer Cauliflower Florets due to a Listeria monocytogenes hazard. The product was sold in Meijer stores in six states.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. Per the rubric, high-risk pathogens without reported illness are classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

Meijer Inc. is recalling Fresh From Meijer Cauliflower Florets, packed in plastic wrapped foam trays, due to a potential Listeria monocytogenes hazard. The affected product has UPC 2-21233-00000-5 and PLU 4566. The recall covers 16 units with sell-by dates ranging from September 25, 2019, to November 8, 2019.

The product was distributed to all Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Wisconsin. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations. The source text does not specify the number of units sold or reported illnesses.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific UPC and PLU codes listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. The recall is classified as FDA Class II.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh From Meijer Cauliflower Florets with UPC 2-21233-00000-5 and PLU 4566, packed in plastic wrapped foam tray
Manufacturer
Meijer Inc.
Hazard
Affected units
16

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)

  • Sell By Sept 25
  • 2019 through Nov 8
  • 2019

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Meijer 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.

See all 4 products in this recall →