The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1960-2019·Announced 2019-08-07

Green Giant Fresh Brussels Sprouts Recalled for Listeria Risk

Growers Express is recalling Green Giant Fresh Brussels Sprouts after a positive Listeria monocytogenes test result was found in a 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 illness, which meets the criteria for a High severity score (3) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Growers Express is voluntarily recalling 2,153 cases of Green Giant Fresh Brussels Sprouts, 2 lb. plastic bags (UPC: 605806028076; Item number BSC100103). The recall was initiated after the firm received notification of a positive Listeria monocytogenes (L. mono) test result from a random sample taken at a customer's retail location by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

The affected product is identified by lot number 190628-405839 and a pack date of 6/28/19. The product was distributed 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 and pack date listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Green Giant Fresh Brussel Sprouts 2 lb. . (454 g). plastic bag UPC: 605806028076; Item number BSC100103 Perishable, Keep Refrigerated
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 (2)

  • lot: 190628-405839
  • Pack Date 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 →