The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1593-2016·Announced 2016-07-06

R. J. Van Drunen Recalls Freeze Dried Bananas Due to Salmonella

R. J. Van Drunen and Sons Inc. is recalling freeze dried bananas after a third-party test detected Salmonella.

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 4, and the presence of a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) with a positive test result elevates the risk to the highest level per the rubric criteria for critical hazards.

Plain-English summary

R. J. Van Drunen and Sons Inc. is recalling 2,560 pounds of freeze dried banana 1/4 diced packaged in 20 lb. containers with white label and black lettering. The product was distributed in bulk to distributors and manufacturers.

The recall was initiated after a customer received a 1,000g sample of the product and had it tested at a third-party laboratory, which returned a positive result for Salmonella. The specific lot number involved is 13955642709.

Consumers and businesses who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Freeze dried banana 1/4 diced packaged in 20 lb. containers with white label and black lettering.
Manufacturer
R. J. Van Drunen and Sons Inc.
Category
Food — Dried Fruit
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)

  • Lot number: 13955642709

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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