Matchstick Carrots Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination
Grimmway Enterprises is recalling matchstick carrots sold under the Cross Valley, Sysco, and Grimmway Farms brand names due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recall affects 5 lb. bags distributed nationwide.
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 FDA classified this as a Class I recall. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls are never below score 4. Although no illnesses or hospitalizations are reported in the source text, the agency's own classification establishes the minimum severity level at Severe.
Plain-English summary
Grimmway Enterprises, Inc. dba Grimmway Farms is recalling matchstick carrots in 5 lb. bags because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected products are sold under the brand names Cross Valley, Sysco, and Grimmway Farms, and were also sold to bulk customers under the Grimmway Farms 17/40 brand.
Approximately 62,582 cases totaling 1,709,767 lbs of product have been recalled. The products were distributed nationwide. Affected packages have a 9-character lot code beginning with 195, 196, or 197 and ending in BF or SP printed on the bag, with a "Best if Used by" date of AUG 13 21 or AUG 14 21. Product shipped to Canada was destroyed before entering retail stores.
Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. Salmonella infection can cause serious illness, particularly in young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. Consumers should contact Grimmway Enterprises with questions or to report adverse effects.
The recalled product
- Product
- Matchstick carrots; 5 lb. bags, Brand Names: Cross Valley, Sysco, Grimmway Farms Also sold to bulk customers. 17/40 Grimmway Farms brand
- Manufacturer
- Grimmway Enterprises, Inc. dba Grimmway Farms
- Category
- Food — Produce
- Hazard
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 (3)
- Best if Used by: AUG 13 21
- 196 or 197 and ending in BF or SP printed on the bag. For example
- 1952023BF.
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 8 recalled by Grimmway Enterprises, Inc. dba Grimmway Farms 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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