The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2121-2012·Announced 2012-09-12

Apio Recalls Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, and Peas for Plastic Contamination

Apio Inc. is recalling specific fresh vegetables due to potential contamination with small plastic shavings from a production line.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves foreign material contamination (plastic shavings) without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Apio Inc. is voluntarily recalling Fresh Select Brussels Sprouts, broccoli-cauliflower, and snap peas. The recall is being conducted because these products may contain foreign material contamination consisting of small plastic shavings originating from a single production line.

The affected products include Fresh Select Brussels Sprouts in 6x8oz and 9x12oz packages, identified by Item # 22986 and 22707, and UPCs 0 11110 91610 5 and 7 09351 32222 8. The recall covers 236 units with code dates A07208 and A08208, and Lot # 5873989 and 5873990. These products were distributed nationwide in the US as well as to Mexico and Canada.

Consumers who have purchased these specific items should check their packages for the listed item numbers, UPCs, code dates, and lot numbers. If the products match the description, consumers should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Select Brussels Sprouts, 6x8oz, 9x12oz. Item # 22986, 22707, UPC 0 11110 91610 5, 7 09351 32222 8.
Manufacturer
Apio, Inc. DBA Apio Fresh LLC
Category
Food — Fresh Produce
Hazard
Affected units
236

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 (4)

  • Code dates: A07208
  • A08208
  • Lot# 5873989
  • 5873990

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Apio, Inc. DBA Apio Fresh LLC 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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