The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2153-2016·Announced 2016-09-28

HMSHost Recalls Cranberry Mix Due to Potential Listeria Contamination

HMSHost is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Woodstock Cape Cod Cranberry Mix because routine testing found potential Listeria monocytogenes in the walnuts used.

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 classifies this as an FDA Class I recall, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

HMSHost is initiating a precautionary voluntary recall of Woodstock Cape Cod Cranberry Mix, 25lbs. Item #250575. The product is also sold under several private label brands, including 1897, Ciao, Farmers Market, Grounded In, La Tapenade, Marche, MKT, Pronto, PZA, The Local, Urban Market, and Fresh Attraction, in 7oz sizes. The recall affects a total of 1,275 pounds of product.

The recall was initiated after HMSHost discovered during routine testing that the walnuts used in the products may contain Listeria monocytogenes. HMSHost purchases bulk snacks from Woodstock Farms and repackages them under various private label brands for sale to consumers. Woodstock Farms informed HMSHost of their recall.

The affected products are identified by Lot #16097 and Lot #16109, both with a Best By date of 09/17/16. The UPC for all labels is 2050000142000. The product was distributed to 34 customers within the United States, specifically to HMSHost Airports & Travel Plazas Concepts/Stores. No foreign countries were affected. Consumers should check their pantry for these specific lot codes and dates and dispose of the product if found.

The recalled product

Product
Woodstock Cape Cod Cranberry Mix, 25lbs. Item #250575 The product also goes by the following trades names: 1). 1897 Cape Cod Cranberry Mix 7oz 2). Ciao Cape Cod Cranberry Mix 7oz 3). Farmers Market Cape Cod Cranberry Mix 7oz 4). Grounded In Cape Cod Cranberry Mix 7oz
Manufacturer
Hmshost
Category
Food — Snacks / Bulk Foods
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 (3)

  • Lot #16097
  • Best By 09/17/16 & Lot #16109
  • Best By 09/17/16 UPC# 2050000142000 for all labels.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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