The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1922-2018·Announced 2018-09-05

Howard Calcagno Farms Recalls Beets for Potential Cyclospora Contamination

Howard Calcagno Farms is recalling beets shipped in cardboard boxes due to a potential for contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Cyclospora cayetanensis) without reported illness, which corresponds to a High severity score under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Howard Calcagno Farms is recalling beets that were shipped in cardboard boxes labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002." The recall is issued due to a potential for contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis.

The product was distributed in Oregon. The source text does not specify the exact quantity recalled, specific dates, or lot numbers.

Consumers who have purchased these beets should stop consuming them and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Beet was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Affected units
1

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (1)

  • None

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 19 recalled by Howard Calcagno Farms 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 19 products in this recall →