The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1954-2019·Announced 2019-08-07

Green Giant Fresh Ramen Soup Bowl Recalled for Listeria Risk

Growers Express is recalling Green Giant Fresh Ramen Soup Bowls after a positive Listeria monocytogenes test result from a Massachusetts retail sample.

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 (Listeria monocytogenes) without reported illnesses, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Growers Express is voluntarily recalling specific units of Green Giant Fresh Ramen Soup Bowl (Butternut squash, Cauliflower, Carrots, Onions & Broccoli with Asian Inspired Seasoning and Roasted Edamame). The product is a 7.4 oz. plastic bag, identified by UPC 605806027864 and Item number MXC183104. The specific lot number is 190614-403534, with a best-by date of 6/28/19.

The recall was initiated after the firm received notification of a positive Listeria monocytogenes (L. mono) test result. This result came from a random sample taken from one of the firm's customer retail locations by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. A total of 2,153 cases were distributed to Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia.

Consumers who have this product in their possession should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
Green Giant Fresh Ramen Soup Bowl; Butternut squash, Cauliflower, Carrots, Onions & Broccoli. Asian Inspired Seasoning and Roasted Edamame 7.4 oz.(209.8 g) plastic bag UPC:605806027864 ; Item number MXC183104 Perishable, Keep Refrigerated Distributed by Growers Marketing
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: 190614-403534 - 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 →