Index Fresh Recalls Hass Avocados Due to Listeria Contamination Risk
Index Fresh is recalling specific lots of Hass avocados because they may be contaminated with 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 Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. Per the rubric, high-risk pathogens without reported illness are classified as High (Score 3).
Plain-English summary
Index Fresh is voluntarily recalling 176 cases of Hass avocados. The recall involves specific varieties including HA LB Signature Farms, HA LTP S, HA RPCFB, and HA LTP 32 2 So Good, all originating from the USA.
The company is taking this action because the avocados may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products were distributed in California, Utah, and Washington. Specific lot numbers identified in the recall are 170213 and 1702/10.
Consumers who have purchased these specific products should check their packaging for the listed lot numbers and distribution states. If the product matches the description, consumers should discard the avocados or return them to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Hass Avocado HA LB Signature Farms 15/4 60 1- USA Hass Avocado HA LTP S 60 1 Index Fresh- USA Hass Avocado HA RPCFB 10/4 70 1 Index Fresh- USA Hass Avocado HA LTP 32 2 So Good- USA
- Manufacturer
- Index Fresh
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 176
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 (2)
- Lot#170213
- 1702/10
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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