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SevereFDA (Food)·F-0779-2015·Announced 2015-01-21

Del Monte Fruit and Cheese Snack Mix Recalled for Listeria Risk

Del Monte is recalling specific fruit and cheese snack packs due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers in six states should check their products.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric, regardless of the lack of reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Del Monte Fresh Produce NA, Inc. is recalling 128 units of specific fruit and cheese snack mix products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products include 'THE FARMERS MARKET Fruit & Cheese Snack Mix with Caramel Dip' and 'Nature Made Snack Pack W/ Cheese' or 'Nature Made Apple, Grapes and Cheese,' all with a net weight of 7 oz. (198g) and a 'Best If Enjoyed By' date of 12/06/14. The products are identified by Lot 02332101 and specific UPC codes: 030034087708 and 717524720627.

The recall covers products distributed in New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Virginia. The products were distributed by Giant Eagle, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA.

Consumers who have these products should check their pantry for the specific lot number and expiration date listed above. If they possess the affected items, they should discard them or return them to the place of purchase. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
THE FARMERS MARKET Fruit & Cheese Snack Mix with Caramel Dip Net Wt. 7 oz. (198g) Best If Enjoyed By: 12/06/14, DISTRIBUTED BY GIANT EAGLE, INC., PITTSBURGH, PA 15238-2809 UPC 030034087708; Nature Made Snack Pack W/ Cheese Net Wt. 7 oz. (198g) Best If Enjoyed By: 12/06/14 UPC 717
Manufacturer
Del Monte Fresh Produce NA, Inc
Category
Food — Snack Packs
Hazard
Affected units
128

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 02332101

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 13 recalled by Del Monte Fresh Produce NA, Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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