The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2103-2012·Announced 2012-09-05

Tanimura & Antle Romaine Lettuce Recalled for E. coli O157:H7

Tanimura & Antle is recalling Romaine Lettuce after a positive test for E. coli O157:H7. The product was distributed in 18 US states and Canada.

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 mandates a minimum score of 4, and the presence of E. coli O157:H7, a high-risk pathogen, in a Class I recall warrants the highest severity rating per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Tanimura & Antle is recalling Romaine Lettuce (Laitue Romaine) in plastic bags, marked "Field Packed for Freshness." The recall was initiated after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was notified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) of a positive test result for E. coli O157:H7 in the product.

The affected product consists of 2,095 cases, with 1,969 cases distributed in the United States and 126 cases in Canada. Each case contains 12 to 18 heads of lettuce. The product may have a best buy date of August 19, 2012, and was available at retail locations from August 2 to August 19, 2012.

Distribution occurred in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, New Mexico, Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Canada. Consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Tanimura & Antle Romaine Lettuce (Laitue Romaine) in plastic bag Wrapped Single Head Romaine marked Field Packed for Freshness.. Distributed by Tanimura & Antle, Salinas, CA.
Manufacturer
Tanimura & Antle
Category
Food — Fresh Produce
Hazard

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)

  • 2012.

Distribution

Distributed in 18 states:

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