Taylor Farms Hearts of Romaine Lettuce Recalled for Listeria Monocytogenes
Taylor Farms is recalling specific bags of Hearts of Romaine Lettuce after a positive sample of Listeria Monocytogenes was found.
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 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric, and the hazard involves Listeria Monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
Taylor Farms Retail, Inc. is recalling 101 cases of Taylor Farms Hearts of Romaine Lettuce, All Natural, Fresh Hand Selected, Triple Washed and Ready to Enjoy. The product is sold in 10 oz. bags with UPC 0 30223 04032 3. The specific lot code is TFRS 332A09 with a Best By date of 12-13-12.
The recall was initiated after a positive environmental hygiene (IEH) sample of Listeria Monocytogenes was found. Listeria Monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.
The affected product was distributed in California and Florida. Consumers who have this specific product in their possession should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Taylor Farms Hearts of Romaine Lettuce, All Natural, Fresh Hand Selected, Triple Washed and Ready to Enjoy. 10 oz. bags. Taylor Farms, Salinas, CA. UPC 0 30223 04032 3
- Manufacturer
- Taylor Farms Retail, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Fresh 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 (2)
- Code TFRS 332A09
- Best By 12-13-12 06:51 B
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