The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1758-2012·Announced 2012-07-18

Pacific International Marketing Recalls Romaine Lettuce Due to Salmonella

Pacific International Marketing is recalling romaine lettuce tied with a rubber band due to a positive field test for Salmonella. The product was distributed in California and Nevada.

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 score of 5 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Pacific International Marketing is recalling Romaine Lettuce tied with a rubber band. The recall was initiated because of a positive field test for Salmonella.

The recalled product consists of 945 cases, with 891 cases returned and 35 cases destroyed. The product was distributed in California and Nevada. It was sold on July 2 or 3, 2012. There are no codes on the product.

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

The recalled product

Product
Romaine Lettuce tied with a rubber band

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)

  • There are no codes on the product. Sold on July 2 or 3
  • 2012

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: