Collard Greens Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Lancaster Foods is recalling Robinson Fresh and Giant collard greens due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Affected products distributed in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic should not be consumed.
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: This is an FDA Class I recall, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4. Although no illnesses or deaths have been reported and the contamination is only possible (not confirmed), the classification reflects the serious nature of Listeria monocytogenes as a high-risk foodborne pathogen.
Plain-English summary
Lancaster Foods LLC is recalling Robinson Fresh and Giant brand collard greens (16 oz packages) distributed in sealed plastic bags. The affected products have a "Best By" date of May 01, 2023.
The recalled products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious illness and potentially life-threatening infections, particularly in young children, elderly people, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
The recall affects approximately 1,221 cases distributed to retailers and distributors in Massachusetts, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Virginia.
Consumers who have purchased these products should not eat them. Instead, they should dispose of the affected collard greens or return them to the point of purchase. Anyone who has consumed these products and is concerned about illness should contact their healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- ROBINSON FRESH COLLARD GREENS, 16 OZ, UPC:0-95829-60006-7. Packaged in sealed plastic bags, 8 in a case. GIANT COLLARD GREENS, 16 OZ, UPC: 6-88267-05311-5. Packaged in sealed plastic bags, 8 in a case.
- Manufacturer
- Lancaster Foods LLC
- Category
- Food — Produce
- Hazard
- listeria
- food-contamination
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)
- Best By May 01 2023
Distribution
Distributed in 6 states:
- MA
- MD
- NJ
- NY
- PA
- VA
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