The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1951-2019·Announced 2019-08-07

Green Giant Cauliflower Crumbles Recalled for Listeria Risk

Growers Express is recalling Green Giant Fresh Cauliflower Crumbles due to a positive Listeria monocytogenes test result from a retail sample.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe rating under the rubric, particularly given the presence of a high-risk pathogen (Listeria) confirmed by a positive test.

Plain-English summary

Growers Express is voluntarily recalling specific bags of Green Giant Fresh Cauliflower Crumbles "Fried Rice" Blend. The recall was initiated after the firm received notification of a positive Listeria monocytogenes (L. mono) test result. The positive result came from a random sample taken from one of the firm's customer retail locations by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

The affected product is the 1 lb. (16 oz.) plastic bag of Green Giant Fresh Cauliflower Crumbles "Fried Rice" Blend, which contains chopped cauliflower, carrots, broccoli, and onions. The specific lot number is 190612-403101, with a best-by date of 6/28/19. The product is distributed by Growers Marketing LLC in Salinas, California.

A total of 2,153 cases were distributed to retail locations in Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific lot number and best-by date. If they have the affected product, they should discard it or return it to the store of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Green Giant Fresh Cauliflower Crumbles "Fried Rice" Blend; Chopped Cauliflower, Carrots, Broccoli and Onions. 1 lb. (16 oz.) (454 g) plastic bag UPC: 605806000744; Item number MXC101101 Perishable, Keep Refrigerated Distributed by Growers Marketing LLC, Salinas, CA
Manufacturer
Growers Express S
Hazard
Affected units
2,153

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 (1)

  • lot: 190612-403101 - Best by 6/28/19

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 13 recalled by Growers Express S 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 13 products in this recall →