Altiza Recalls Malichita Brand Cucumbers Due to Salmonella Contamination Risk
Altiza Inc. is recalling Malichita brand cucumbers because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected product was distributed in California.
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 classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Altiza is recalling Malichita brand cucumbers because they may be contaminated with Salmonella."
Plain-English summary
Altiza Inc. is voluntarily recalling Malichita brand cucumbers, packaged in 44-pound boxes, due to a potential contamination with Salmonella. The recall involves 343 units of the product, identified by Lot #MA012304. The cartons feature a green, yellow, red, and white background color design.
The affected cucumbers were distributed in California (CA). Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
Consumers who have purchased these specific cucumbers should check their lot numbers and stop consuming the product immediately. Those who have already eaten the cucumbers and are experiencing symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers can contact Altiza Inc. for further information regarding the recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Cucumbers, 44 lbs/box. Brand: Malichita (green, yellow, red and white background color on each cartons)
- Manufacturer
- Altiza Inc.
- Category
- Food — Produce
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 343
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)
- Lot #MA012304.
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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