The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1427-2023·Announced 2023-08-23

Romaine Lettuce Recalled Due to Deer Feces Contamination

G.O. Corporation is recalling Romaine Lettuce 80/20 GB due to potential contamination with deer feces. The affected products were distributed to Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.

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: FDA Class II recall for potential fecal contamination of produce. No illnesses have been reported. Per the rubric, fecal contamination constitutes high-risk pathogenic hazard without reported illness, scoring High severity.

Plain-English summary

G.O. Corporation is recalling Romaine Lettuce 80/20 GB packaged in 2-5 lb. or 4-5 lb. bags. The product is identified by produce codes 448007 and 448110, with lot codes 130209 and/or 130212. Approximately 23,186 pounds have been distributed.

The lettuce may be contaminated with deer feces, which can contain harmful bacteria.

The affected products were distributed to Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Consumers should not consume this product. Those with the recalled lettuce should dispose of it or return it to the retailer where it was purchased.

The recalled product

Product
Lettuce Romaine 80/20 GB, packaged in the following sizes and configurations: 1. Produce Code 448007, 2-5 lb. bags per shipping case, 2. Produce Code 448007, 4-5 lb. bags per shipping case, 3. Produce Code 448110, 4-5 lb. bags per shipping case.
Manufacturer
G.O. Corporation
Category
Food — Fresh Produce / Lettuce
Hazard
  • fecal-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 (4)

  • Lot Codes: 1. 130209
  • 130212
  • 2. 130209
  • 3. 130212.

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

  • IA
  • MN
  • ND
  • WI

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