Indianapolis Fruit Company Recalls Organic Coleslaw Due to Plastic Foreign Material
Indianapolis Fruit Company is recalling Garden Cut Coleslaw W/ Carrot Organic due to the presence of plastic foreign material. The product was distributed to retailers in six states.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The FDA has classified this recall as Class II. According to the severity rubric, an FDA Class II recall corresponds to a severity score of 4 (Severe), particularly given the potential for injury from ingesting foreign material.
Plain-English summary
Indianapolis Fruit Company, Inc. is recalling Garden Cut Coleslaw W/ Carrot Organic, 1lb plastic clamshell, due to the presence of foreign material (plastic). The affected product is identified by UPC 053495081016, Item number CACO41L / 17671, Best By date 05/03/21, and Lot Number 46209701. The recall involves 50 cases, with 4 retail units per wholesale case.
The product was distributed to retailers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot number and best-by date listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Garden Cut Coleslaw W/ Carrot Organic, 1lb plastic clamshell, UPC 053495081016, 4 1lb retail units per wholesale case. Item number: CACO41L / 17671
- Manufacturer
- Indianapolis Fruit Company, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 50
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)
- Best By: 05/03/21 Lot Number: 46209701
Distribution
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