The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1713-2013·Announced 2013-07-24

Fresh Unlimited Broccoli Salad Kit Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Fresh Unlimited Inc is recalling Broccoli Salad Kits because a supplier's sunflower raisin mix packets were contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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. Additionally, the hazard involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Fresh Unlimited Inc is voluntarily recalling approximately 2,958 bags of Broccoli Salad Kit with Dressing. The product is packaged in plastic bags inside paper cartons, with 5 bags per case. The recall is being conducted because the firm was informed that the sunflower raisin mix packets supplied to them were part of a previous recall by Lipari Foods due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product was distributed to Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The specific product details include SKU #74807, a description of Broccoli Salad, a pack size of 4.04 lbs per case, and a use-by date of 6/17/2013.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific use-by date and SKU number listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Broccoli Salad Kit with Dressing; packaged in plastic bags inside paper cartons, 5 bags per case.
Manufacturer
Fresh Unlimited Inc
Category
Food — Salad Kits
Hazard
Affected units
2,958

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 (8)

  • The affect product has the following SKU #
  • Description
  • Pack Size
  • and Use by Date
  • respectively: 74807
  • Broccoli Salad
  • 4.04lbs per case
  • 6/17/2013.

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Fresh Unlimited Inc 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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