The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2075-2012·Announced 2012-09-05

Fresh Ideas Fajita Mix Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Fresh Ideas Inc. is recalling Fajita Mix products containing recalled Gill's Onions due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Fresh Ideas Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Fajita Mix-Red Pepper, Green Pepper, Spanish Onion (1/4" Sliced) Item #SAL4, 5 lb poly bag. The recall is necessary because the product contains recalled Gill's Onions that are contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected products were produced on July 18, 2012, July 21, 2012, July 24, 2012, and July 25, 2012. These items were distributed in Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Vermont, New York, and New Jersey.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific production dates listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Fajita Mix-Red Pepper, Green Pepper, Spanish Onion {1/4" Sliced) Item #SAL4, 5 lb poly bag
Manufacturer
Fresh Ideas Inc.
Category
Food — Vegetable Mix
Hazard

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (4)

  • Produced on: 7/18/12
  • 7/21/12
  • 7/24/12
  • 7/25/12

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 13 recalled by Fresh Ideas Inc. 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.

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