Hanover Foods Recalls Frozen Sliced Squash for Listeria Risk

Plain-English summary

Hanover Foods Corporation is recalling 180,900 lbs of Frozen Sliced (blanched) Squash packed in 1400 lb. plastic totes. The recall was initiated after routine analysis by the consignee found one lot of the product to be positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The affected product was distributed in Pennsylvania (PA).

The recall includes specific lots identified by the following codes: 16198721, 16198708, 16198702, 16198698, and 16198692. Although original microbiological analysis conducted by Hanover in 2016 found all lots negative for Listeria monocytogenes, the subsequent positive finding by the consignee necessitated this action.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. This recall is classified as FDA Class II.

The recalled product

Product

Frozen Sliced (blanched) Squash packed in 1400 lb. plastic totes.

Manufacturer

Hanover Foods Corporation

Category

Food — Frozen Vegetables

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.

Distribution

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