The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1140-2013·Announced 2013-04-03

Riggio Dist Co Recalls Glory Foods Mixed Greens Due to Listeria Risk

Riggio Dist Co is recalling 2,200 bags of Glory Foods Mixed Greens in Illinois and Michigan after routine testing detected Listeria monocytogenes.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Listeria monocytogenes) without reported illnesses, which corresponds to a score of 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Riggio Dist Co is recalling 2,200 bags of Glory Foods Mixed Greens, Verduras Mixtas 16 oz. The product was distributed to distributor and retail stores in Illinois and Michigan. The specific lot number is 171853, with a UPC of 3639320605 and a Use By date of 3/15/13.

The recall was initiated after routine testing by the Michigan Department of Agriculture revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a single 16-ounce package of "Mixed Blend" Greens. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific lot and UPC numbers listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Glory Foods Mixed Greens, Verduras Mixtas 16 oz
Manufacturer
Riggio Dist Co
Category
Food — Prepared Salads
Hazard
Affected units
2,200

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 171853 UPC 3639320605 Use By 3/15/13

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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