Hart Freeze Pack Recalls Diced Zucchini for Listeria Contamination
Hart Freeze Pack, LLC is recalling 114,480 pounds of diced zucchini due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in California and Ohio.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Listeria monocytogenes) without reported illness, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Hart Freeze Pack, LLC is recalling 114,480 pounds of 3/8" diced IQF zucchini in 45-pound poly-lined cartons. The recall is being conducted due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
The affected product was distributed in California and Ohio. The specific codes for the recalled product are E1565 0816191, E1566 0816191, and E1572 0816192.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific codes listed above. If the product matches the description and codes, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- 3/8" diced IQF zucchini in 45 pound poly lined carton
- Manufacturer
- Hart Freeze Pack, LLC
- Category
- Food — Frozen Vegetables
- 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 (3)
- E1565 0816191
- E1566 0816191
- E1572 0816192
Distribution
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