The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0683-2020·Announced 2020-02-19

Meijer Recalls Diced Hard-Boiled Eggs Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

Meijer is recalling diced hard-boiled eggs sold at two Michigan stores due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Possible L. mono contamination in hard boiled eggs"

Plain-English summary

Meijer is recalling approximately 200 pounds of Fresh From Meijer diced hard-boiled eggs. The product was sold by weight from the salad bar area in clear plastic clamshells with PLU 8505 and UPC 0-0-8505-2. The recall is being issued due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected eggs were offered for sale at the salad bars of two Meijer store locations in Michigan: The Knapps Corner Meijer at 1997 East Beltline Road in Grand Rapids, and The Rockford Meijer at 2799 10 Mile Road NE in Rockford. All Best By Dates are affected, with the product last sold on December 30, 2019.

Consumers who purchased these eggs should discard them or return them to the store of purchase. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh From Meijer diced hard boiled eggs sold by weight from the salad bar area in clear plastic clamshell PLU 8505, UPC 0-0-8505-2
Manufacturer
Meijer
Category
Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard

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 (2)

  • All Best By Dates are affected
  • last sold 12/30/2019

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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