Herold's Salads Rainbow Rotini Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination
Herold Salads is recalling Rainbow Rotini salad packages in 1lb, 2lb, and 5lb sizes due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products were distributed in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.
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: FDA Class I classification automatically qualifies this recall as Critical. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen capable of causing severe illness or death, particularly in vulnerable populations. The FDA's Class I designation indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences.
Plain-English summary
Herold Salads, Inc. is recalling Herold's Salads Rainbow Rotini packaged in 1lb, 2lb, and 5lb plastic containers. A total of 430 pounds of product is affected by this recall.
The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious infection. Listeria monocytogenes can cause severe illness or death, particularly in pregnant women, young children, and people with compromised immune systems.
The affected products were distributed in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. The following lot codes are included in the recall: 3 10254101, 3 11014101, 3 11084101, 3 11204101, 3 11274101, and 3 12054101, with expiration dates ranging from December 4, 2023 to January 14, 2024.
Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. Check your home for the affected products by verifying the lot code and expiration date. If you have these products, discard them or return them to the place of purchase. If you believe you have become ill from consuming this product, seek medical attention and contact your healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Herold's Salads - Rainbow Rotini packaged in 1lb, 2lb, and 5lb plastic containers
- Manufacturer
- Herold Salads, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Ready-to-eat salad
- 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 (11)
- Code 240 Expiration: 12/4/2023
- 12/11/2023
- 12/18/2023
- 12/30/2023
- 1/6/2024
- 1/14/2024 Lot Code: 3 10254101
- 3 11014101
- 3 11084101
- 3 11204101
- 3 11274101
- 3 12054101
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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