The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0782-2016·Announced 2016-03-30

Southeastern Grocers Recalls Bi-Lo Fruit Trays for Listeria

Southeastern Grocers is recalling Bi-Lo fruit trays containing cantaloupe, grapes, and strawberries because a sample tested positive for Listeria species.

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 source text identifies the agency classification as Class I, which mandates a score of 5 per the rubric. Additionally, the presence of Listeria species in a ready-to-eat food product represents a high-risk pathogen hazard.

Plain-English summary

Southeastern Grocers is voluntarily recalling Bi-Lo, Walters Fruit Tray Cantaloupe (Cantaloupe, Grapes and Strawberries) in clear plastic trays. The recall was initiated after a product sample tested positive for Listeria species.

The affected product is identified by UPC 020031400000 and a SELL BY date of 2/24/16. The recall is limited to the state of Georgia.

Consumers who have purchased this product should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. Listeria can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
Bi-Lo, Walters Fruit Tray Cantaloupe (Cantaloupe, Grapes and Strawberries), various net wt., in clear plastic trays.
Hazard
Affected units
1

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 (2)

  • UPC 020031400000
  • SELL BY 2/24/16.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Southeastern Grocers 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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