Giant Eagle Diced Green Peppers Recalled for Listeria Contamination
Frozen Food Development is recalling Giant Eagle brand diced green peppers in multiple package sizes due to positive testing for Listeria monocytogenes. The product was distributed to three accounts in the United States.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this as a Class II recall, and Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen capable of causing serious infection and death, particularly in vulnerable populations. Although no illnesses are explicitly reported in the source text, the severity of the pathogen and the FDA's Class II classification together justify a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Frozen Food Development, based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is recalling Giant Eagle brand diced green peppers because the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product is available in 10 oz. poly bags, 22-pound cases containing twelve 10 oz. bags, and bulk 22-pound bags. A total of 20,825 pounds of product is affected.
The recalled peppers were distributed to three direct accounts in the United States. Affected product codes and expiration dates are: R16372 (exp. 03/12/2023), R16514 (exp. 09/30/2022), R17422 (exp. 01/21/2023), R17117 (exp. 08/12/2023), R17133 (exp. 04/14/2023), and R18388 (exp. 10/14/2023).
Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. Those with questions may contact Frozen Food Development or their retailer for further information.
The recalled product
- Product
- Giant Eagle, Diced Green Peppers, 10 oz. poly bags and 22# cases, also poly bags and cartons, 12/10 oz. bags per case and bulk 22 lbs. bags
- Manufacturer
- Frozen Food Development
- Category
- Food — Frozen Vegetables
- Hazard
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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