The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0472-2015·Announced 2014-11-19

Latin Specialties Recalls Florida Avocados Due to Salmonella Contamination

Latin Specialties, Inc. is recalling Florida avocados distributed in Texas because the product tested positive for Salmonella contamination.

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 a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) without reported illness, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Latin Specialties, Inc. is recalling 80 cases of Florida avocados, containing 32 pieces each, that were distributed in Texas. The avocados are packed in brown cardboard boxes with green print and are labeled as Unity Groves Pride of the Redlands Florida Avocados from Homestead, FL.

The recall was initiated because the recalled product tested positive for Salmonella contamination. The source text does not specify any reported illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

Consumers who have purchased these avocados should check their inventory for the specific packaging described. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Avocados packed in a brown cardboard box with green print. Unity Groves Pride of the Redlands Florida Avocados 25399 SW 157 Ave Homestead, FL 33031

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: