The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0674-2021·Announced 2021-06-16

BC Foods Celery Stalk and Leaf Dice Recalled for Salmonella

BC Foods is recalling Celery Stalk and Leaf Dice due to an ingredient testing positive for Salmonella. The product was distributed to food manufacturers and distributors across eight 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: This recall is FDA Class I for a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) that poses serious health risk. Although no illnesses are reported in the source text, FDA Class I status requires a minimum severity score of 4.

Plain-English summary

BC Foods, Inc. is recalling BC Foods Celery Stalk and Leaf Dice 3/8, AD Sulfites (Item code: VCE1-D38-AXG-AB-AR) because the product contains an ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella.

The recalled product consists of 2112 lbs distributed to manufacturers and distributors in Wisconsin, Ohio, Florida, Maryland, Washington, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and California. The affected lot number is 2615A112.

Consumers and food service operators who have purchased this product should not use it. The FDA recommends that affected parties check their inventory and take appropriate action to prevent distribution of the recalled product.

The recalled product

Product
BC Foods Celery Stalk and Leaf Dice 3/8, AD Sulfites, 11 lb. Poly lined bulk fiber carton. Item code: VCE1-D38-AXG-AB-AR
Manufacturer
BCFoods, Inc.
Hazard
  • salmonella

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)

  • Lots: 2615A112

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

  • CA
  • FL
  • MD
  • MN
  • OH
  • PA
  • WA
  • WI