The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1060-2022·Announced 2022-05-25

Doux South Pickles Curry Cauliflower Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Doux South Specialties LLC has recalled Bakkavor Curry Cauliflower pickles due to positive Listeria monocytogenes test results. The recall affects 145 five-gallon pails distributed to California and North Carolina.

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. Per the rubric, FDA Class I classifications require a minimum score of 4 (Severe). Listeria monocytogenes is identified in the rubric as a high-risk pathogen, and the positive test result represents a confirmed food safety hazard, though no illnesses have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Doux South Specialties LLC, the manufacturer of Doux South Pickles 'Eat With A Southern Accent,' has issued a Class I recall of their Bakkavor Curry Cauliflower pickle product. The recall was initiated after the firm received positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product consists of 145 five-gallon pails bearing Lot 05510822 with a best-by date of July 21, 2022. The product was distributed to California and North Carolina.

Consumers and retailers who have purchased this product should not use it. The product should be discarded or returned to the point of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
DOUX SOUTH PICKLES EAT WITH A SOUTHERN ACCENT BAKKAVOR CURRY CAULIFLOWER 5 GALLON
Manufacturer
Doux South Specialties LLC
Hazard
  • listeria

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: 05510822 BEST BY: 7/21/22

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • CA
  • NC