CRF Frozen Foods Recalls Mixed Vegetables Due to Listeria Risk
CRF Frozen Foods is recalling multiple brands of frozen mixed vegetables due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall covers products distributed in the US, Canada, and Japan.
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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
CRF Frozen Foods, LLC is recalling various brands of frozen mixed vegetables, including Emerald Farms, Fiesta Mart, Parade, Quirch, Safeway Kitchens, Signature Kitchens, and VIP. The recall is issued because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products are frozen mixed vegetables with ingredients including beans, carrots, corn, and lima beans.
The recall covers approximately 4,250,756 pounds of product. These items were distributed nationwide in the United States, as well as in Canada and Japan. Affected products have best by or sell by dates between April 26, 2016, and April 26, 2018. Specific code formats and dates are provided for each brand to help consumers identify the affected items.
Consumers who have purchased these products should check their freezers for the specific brands, sizes, and dates listed in the recall notice. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
The recalled product
- Product
- Mixed Vegetable, brand Emerald Farms, frozen, net wt. 40oz. UPC 3765403670 Mixed Vegetables, brand Fiesta Mart, frozen, net wt. 16oz. UPC 5102280006 Mixed Vegetables, brand Parade, frozen, net wt. 16oz. UPC 5070030675 Mixed Vegetables, brand Parade, frozen, net wt. 32oz.
- Manufacturer
- CRF Frozen Foods, LLC
- Category
- Food — Frozen Vegetables
- 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)
- All affected products have the best by dates or sell by dates between April 26
- 2016 and April 26
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 27 recalled by CRF Frozen Foods, LLC 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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