CRF Frozen Foods Recalls Carrots for Potential Listeria Contamination

Plain-English summary

CRF Frozen Foods, LLC is voluntarily recalling multiple brands of diced, shoestring, and crinkle-cut carrots, as well as bulk organic carrots, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products include brands such as Northwest Growers Select, Organic by Nature, Chef Maxwell, Farmer's Bounty, The Inn, Parade, Safeway Kitchens, Signature Kitchens, Hain, MRB Foods Sources, Pacific Foods, and Primal Pet Food Inc.

The recall involves approximately 1,251,822 pounds of product. These items were distributed nationwide in the United States, as well as in Canada and Japan. All affected products have best by or sell by dates between April 26, 2016, and April 26, 2018.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific brands and dates listed in the official recall notice. If found, the products should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.

The recalled product

Product

Diced Carrots, Brand Northwest Growers Select, Net Wt 20 lb, UPC 20100 Organic Diced Carrots, Brand Northwest Growers Select, Net Wt 50 lb, UPC 4635800019 Shoestring Carrots, Brand Northwest Growers Select, Net Wt 20 lb, UPC 4635800027 Organic Diced Carrots, Brand Organic by N

Manufacturer

CRF Frozen Foods, LLC

Category

Food — Frozen Vegetables

Hazard

• listeria

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