The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0436-2016·Announced 2016-01-06

Del Monte Recalls Cross Valley Farms Cucumbers Due to Salmonella Risk

Del Monte Fresh Produce is recalling Cross Valley Farms cucumbers due to possible Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kansas.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Del Monte Fresh Produce N A Inc is recalling Cross Valley Farms cucumbers, sold in 24-count corrugated cartons, due to possible contamination with Salmonella. The recall involves 2,356 cases of the product.

The affected cucumbers were distributed in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kansas. The product code associated with the recall is 7563200.

Consumers who have purchased these cucumbers should check their inventory for the specific product description and code. If the product matches the description, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Cross Valley Farms cucumbers, 24 count corrugated carton
Affected units
2,356

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)

  • 7563200

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Same manufacturer · Del Monte Fresh Produce N A Inc

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