The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1592-2016·Announced 2016-07-06

Kroger Simple Truth Organic Mixed Vegetables Recalled for Listeria Risk

The Kroger Co is recalling Simple Truth Organic Mixed Vegetables because the supplier reported possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

The Kroger Co is recalling 2,447 cases of Simple Truth Organic Mixed Vegetables, 10 oz bags. The product contains organic carrots, corn, peas, and green beans. The recall is due to a notification from the supplier that the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product has a sell-by date of December 2016 or January 2017. The product was shipped to Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

Consumers who have this product in their freezer should not eat it. They should discard the product or return it to the store where it was purchased.

The recalled product

Product
simple truth organic Mixed Vegetables NET WT 10 OZ (283g) KEEP FROZEN INGREDIENTS: ORGANIC CARROTS, ORGANIC CORN ORGANIC PEAS, GREEN BEANS.
Manufacturer
The Kroger Co
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 (2)

  • Sell by: Dec 2016
  • Jan 2017

Distribution