High FDA (Food)·F-0710-2020·Announced 2020-02-26

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.

What this means for you

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: listeria

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

Distributed in 2 states:

Same manufacturer · Hart Freeze Pack, LLC

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