Index Fresh Recalls Avocados Due to Listeria Contamination Risk
Index Fresh is recalling 116 cases of Hass avocados distributed in California, Utah, and Washington because they may be contaminated with 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 3/5 (High).
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 illness, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Index Fresh is voluntarily recalling 116 cases of Hass avocados. The specific products involved are identified as Hass Avocado HA LTP S 40 1 and Hass Avocado HA LTP S 70 1, all bearing Lot #170210. These avocados were distributed in the United States, specifically in California, Utah, and Washington.
The recall was initiated because the avocados may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious illness, particularly in individuals with weakened immune systems, older adults, and pregnant women. The source text does not report any specific illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.
Consumers who have purchased these specific avocados should check their inventory for the matching lot number and product description. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. No other action is required for consumers who do not possess these specific items.
The recalled product
- Product
- Hass Avocado HA LTP S 40 1 Index Fresh- USA Hass Avocado HA LTP S 70 1 Index Fresh- USA Hass Avocado HA LTP S 70 1 Index Fresh- USA
- Manufacturer
- Index Fresh
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 116
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#170210
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by Index Fresh 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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