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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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.
- Manufacturer
- Apio, Inc. DBA Apio Fresh LLC
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- 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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