The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0656-2018·Announced 2018-02-07

Premier Produce Recalls Jicama Julienne Due to Listeria Contamination

Premier Produce is recalling one lot of Jicama Julienne contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The product was distributed to U.S. consignees.

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

Premier Produce is recalling one lot of Jicama Julienne, Brand Produce. The recall is due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected product consists of 3 cases containing 2 packages of 5 lb each.

The recalled product is identified by lot number 06044902. Distribution was limited to U.S. consignees.

Consumers who have purchased this specific lot should stop using the product and contact the retailer or manufacturer for instructions on disposal or refund.

The recalled product

Product
Jicama Julienne, Brand Produce
Manufacturer
Premier Produce
Hazard

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Lot numbers (1)

  • lot 06044902

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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