River Ranch Recalls Shurfresh Cole Slaw Due to Listeria Risk
River Ranch Fresh Foods is recalling Shurfresh brand Cole Slaw because 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 Shurfresh brand Cole Slaw, 16 oz bags, because two separate samples of the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The product is a salad item processed and packaged in Salinas, California, and was distributed in the United States and Canada.
The recall involves products with Best By code dates between 12MAY2012 and 29MAY2012. The code date is located in the upper right-hand corner of the bags. The product was bagged in clear polyethylene film for foodservice and polypropylene/polyethylene for retail.
Consumers should check their refrigerators for the affected product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
The recalled product
- Product
- Shurfresh brand Cole Slaw, 16 oz bag, UPC: 11161-49088; 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 / Ready-to-Eat
- 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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