The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2114-2012·Announced 2012-09-12

Safeway Farms White Sliced Mushrooms Recalled for Listeria Risk

Safeway Inc. is recalling 8 oz packages of Safeway Farms White Sliced Mushrooms due to potential 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 source metadata explicitly identifies this as an FDA Class I recall, which the rubric defines as Critical (Score 5). Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Safeway Inc. is recalling specific packages of Safeway Farms White Sliced Mushrooms. The recall is issued because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.

The affected product is the 8 oz (227g) size, identified by UPC 0 21130 28443 6 and Lot number 224S4189. The mushrooms are a product of Canada and were distributed by Safeway Inc. from Pleasanton, CA. The recall covers 230 cases from the Auburn, WA distribution center and 50 cases from the Spokane, WA distribution center. These products were distributed to retail stores in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot number and UPC listed above. If you have the affected product, you should discard it or return it to the store of purchase for a refund. Do not consume the mushrooms if they match the recalled description.

The recalled product

Product
"SAFEWAY farms White Sliced Mushrooms***DISTRIBUTED BY SAFEWAY INC.***PLEASATON, CA***PRODUCT OF CANADA***NET WT 8 OZ (227g)" UPC 0 21130 28443 6
Manufacturer
Safeway Inc
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 (2)

  • Lot number 224S4189
  • UPC 0 21130 28443 6

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states: