The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1612-2018·Announced 2018-07-18

Del Monte Vegetable Trays Recalled for Potential Cyclospora Contamination

Del Monte is recalling 6 oz. and 12 oz. vegetable trays with dip due to a potential link to a recent cluster of illnesses and possible Cyclospora contamination.

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 is linked to a recent cluster of illnesses, which aligns with the rubric criteria for Severe severity (FDA Class II with hospitalization reports or significant injury/property-damage reports).

Plain-English summary

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. is recalling 65,880 units of 6 oz. and 12 oz. vegetable trays with dip. The affected products contain baby carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, and dill dip. The recall is being conducted because the products may be linked to a recent cluster of illnesses and have the potential to be contaminated with Cyclospora.

The recalled items were distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Affected products have UPC codes 7 1752472715 2 and 7 1752472518 9, with Best if Use By Dates ranging from 5/29/2018 to 6/18/2018. Specific lot numbers are listed in the official recall notice.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and check the packaging for the specific UPC codes, dates, and lot numbers listed in the recall. If you have questions about the recall, contact Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc.

The recalled product

Product
Del Monte 6 oz. Veg Tray w/dip; Del Monte 12 oz. Veg Tray w/dip contains baby carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and dill dip
Affected units
65,880

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 (20)

  • UPC code: 7 1752472715 2 and 7 1752472518 9
  • Best if Use By Dates: 5/29/2018 - 6/18/2018
  • Lot #'s 01140113
  • 01141113
  • 01142113
  • 01143113
  • 01144113
  • 01145113
  • 01146113
  • 01147113
  • 01148113
  • 01149113
  • 01149313
  • 01151113
  • 01151313
  • 01152113
  • 01152313
  • 01153313
  • 01154113
  • 01155113

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. HQ 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.

See all 2 products in this recall →

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