Paragon Broccoli Florets Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination
Paragon Wholesale Foods is recalling specific lots of broccoli florets due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination linked to a supplier recall.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The source text identifies the agency classification as Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric. Additionally, the hazard involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
Paragon Wholesale Foods Corp. of Warrendale, Pennsylvania, is recalling specific lots of 1.7-ounce Broccoli Florets. The recall is being conducted in response to a nationwide recall by one of its suppliers, Mann Packing of Salinas, California.
The affected products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall covers broccoli florets with "Best if used by" dates of 10/16/17 and 10/23/17, as well as bulk 5-pound bags of diced broccoli with a "Best if used by" date of 10/24/17. The products were distributed in Pittsburgh and Butler County in Pennsylvania.
Consumers who have purchased these specific lots of broccoli should check their refrigerators and discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. The FDA classifies this as a Class I recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
The recalled product
- Product
- Paragon Wholesale Foods, Warrendale, PA 15086 Label: Paragon; Best if used by 10/16/17; Broccoli Florets 1/2 Cup 50/1.7 oz.; X0011932 17279; UPC: 86870 03200 AND Paragon; Best if used by: 10/23/17; Broccoli Florets 1/2 Cup 50/1.7 oz.; X0012592 17286; UPC: 86870 03200 Bul
- Manufacturer
- Paragon Foods
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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