The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2123-2012·Announced 2012-09-12

Apio Recalls Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Peas Due to Plastic Contamination

Apio Inc. is recalling specific lots of broccoli, cauliflower, and peas because they may contain 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 a voluntary precautionary measure for foreign material contamination (plastic shavings) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the Moderate severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Apio Inc. is voluntarily recalling Eat Smart Broccoli & Cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and snap peas. The recall is due to the potential presence of foreign material contamination, specifically small plastic shavings originating from a single production line.

The affected products include Eat Smart Broccoli & Cauliflower (9x12oz., Item # 10068) with code dates B07208 and B08208. The recall involves 22 units distributed nationwide in the US, as well as to Mexico and Canada. The products are identified by UPC 7 09351 00026 3 and Lot # 5873991.

Consumers who have purchased these specific items should check their packaging for the listed code dates and lot numbers. If the products match the description, consumers should stop using them and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Eat Smart Broccoli & Cauliflower, 9x12oz. Item # 10068. Code Dates: B07208, B08208.
Affected units
22

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)

  • UPC 7 09351 00026 3. Lot # 5873991.

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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Same manufacturer · Apio, Inc. DBA Apio Fresh LLC

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