The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0836-2017·Announced 2017-01-11

Country Fresh Fajita Mixes Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Country Fresh Products is recalling specific Fajita Mixes due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers in 12 states should check their pantries.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which is defined as a serious health hazard. The rubric mandates a score of 5 for FDA Class I recalls.

Plain-English summary

Country Fresh Products, LLC is voluntarily recalling Fajita Mixes in clear plastic containers (net weights 6oz, 9.5oz, 10oz, and 12oz) because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The products were sold under the Bi-Lo, Harris Teeter, Wal-Mart, and Winn Dixie brands.

The recall affects products with 'BEST IF USED BY' dates between August 11, 2016, and August 17, 2016. These items were distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries and dispose of them or return them to the store of purchase. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
Fajita Mixes, Net Wt.6oz, 9.5oz, 9.5oz, 10oz and 12oz, in clear plastic containers (sold under the Bi-Lo, Harris Teeter, Wal-Mart and Winn Dixie brand).
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 dates between August 11
  • 2016 through August 17
  • 2016.

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 22 recalled by Country Fresh Products, LLC 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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