The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1014-2019·Announced 2019-02-27

Sysco Recalls Fresh Pomegranates Due to Temperature Control Failure

Sysco Charlotte is recalling fresh pomegranates because a cooler malfunction meant the fruit was not held at appropriate temperatures, potentially making it unsafe.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. According to the rubric, FDA Class II recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe), particularly when the hazard involves food safety risks due to improper temperature control.

Plain-English summary

Sysco Charlotte is recalling fresh pomegranates, identified by the product name "PACKER POMEGRANATE FRESH¿" and SUPC #3481737. The recall was initiated after the firm discovered that one of their coolers malfunctioned, resulting in the food not being held at an appropriate temperature.

The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall because the holding temperature could affect food safety, meaning the food could be unsafe for consumption. The product was shipped to Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Consumers who have this product should check their inventory for the specific SUPC number and product description. If found, they should stop consuming the product and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
PACKER POMEGRANATE FRESH¿
Manufacturer
Sysco Charlotte
Affected units
1

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)

  • SUPC #3481737

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 100 recalled by Sysco Charlotte 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.

See all 100 products in this recall →