The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0758-2015·Announced 2015-01-07

Pride of the Redlands Avocados Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Unity Groves Corporation is recalling Pride of the Redlands brand Florida green skin avocados because an FDA random sample tested positive for Salmonella.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Unity Groves Corporation is voluntarily recalling Pride of the Redlands brand Florida green skin avocados. The affected product is packaged in 1/2 bushel boxes with counts of 12, 14, 16, 18, and 20. The recall involves 106 boxes with lot code 09270.

The recall was initiated after an FDA random sample tested positive for Salmonella. The product was distributed in Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Florida.

Consumers who have purchased these avocados should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of them.

The recalled product

Product
Pride of the Redlands brand Florida green skin avocado, 12ct,14ct, 16ct, 18ct, and 20ct packaged in 1/2 bushel boxes
Affected units
106

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)

  • Lot code: 09270

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Same manufacturer · Unity Groves Corporation

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