The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0792-2018·Announced 2018-02-14

Brenckle Farms Recalls Fresh Cilantro Due to Listeria Risk

Brenckle Farms is recalling fresh cilantro from Hartville, Ohio, after being notified that the product contains Listeria monocytogenes.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which is the highest severity level indicating a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Brenckle Farms Inc. of Hartville, Ohio, is recalling 42 cases of fresh cilantro. The firm was notified that the product contains Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product is identified by Batch # 1198276. The product was shipped to Ohio.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory and dispose of the recalled items or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Cilantro BRENCKLE FARMS INC Hartville, Ohio
Manufacturer
Brenckle Farms
Hazard
Affected units
42

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)

  • Batch # 1198276

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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