The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0597-2020·Announced 2020-02-12

Rachael's and Big Y Protein Snack Packs Recalled for Listeria Risk

Rachael's Food Corporation is recalling Rachael's and Big Y brand Protein Snack Packs because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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 severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Rachael's Food Corporation is voluntarily recalling 87 units of Rachael's brand and Big Y brand Protein Snack Packs. These products contain one hard-boiled egg, diced roasted turkey, and roasted almonds, packaged in 6x6 plastic containers with a net weight of 4.25 oz.

The recall is being issued because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected units were produced on December 27, December 29, December 30, and January 1. The specific product codes are 81190701592 for Rachael's brand and 01889490543 for Big Y brand.

The recall is limited to Massachusetts. Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific codes and production dates listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Rachael's brand and Big Y brand Protein Snack Packs; containing one hard boiled egg, diced roasted turkey, and roasted almonds; packaged in 6x6 plastic containers, Net. wt. 4.25 oz.
Hazard
Affected units
87

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 (4)

  • Production Dates: Dec 27
  • Dec 29
  • Dec 30
  • Jan 1 Rachael s code: 81190701592 and Big Y code: 01889490543

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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