River Ranch Recalls Hy Vee Garden Supreme Salad Due to Listeria
River Ranch Fresh Foods is recalling Hy Vee brand Garden Supreme salad because FDA samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls involving high-risk pathogens or significant injury reports are rated as Severe (4).
Plain-English summary
River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC is recalling Hy Vee brand Garden Supreme, 12 oz bags, because two separate samples of the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The product is a salad item bagged in clear polyethylene film for foodservice and polypropylene/polyethylene for retail. The recall is classified as FDA Class II.
The affected product is identified by UPC 75450-12046. The Best By code dates range from 12MAY2012 to 29MAY2012, with a specific subset ranging from 12MAY2012 to 22MAY2012. The code date is located in the upper right-hand corner of the bags. The product was processed and packaged by River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC in Salinas, CA.
Products were released for distribution in the US and Canada. Consumers should check their refrigerators for these specific dates and UPC codes. If found, the product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Hy Vee brand Garden Supreme ,12 oz bag, UPC: 75450-12046; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and polypropylene/polyethylene (retail). Refrigerate and consume within Best By date. Product is processed and packaged by River Ranch Fresh Foods…
- Manufacturer
- River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC
- Category
- Food — Salads
- Hazard
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)
- Best By code dates between 12MAY2012 - 29MAY2012
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 87 recalled by River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC 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.
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