Pictsweet Recalls Kroger Mixed Vegetables for Possible Listeria Contamination
The Pictsweet Company is recalling Kroger Mixed Vegetables Meal Ready Sides due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination in bulk vegetables supplied by CRF Frozen Foods, LLC.
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 FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score (5). Additionally, the hazard involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
The Pictsweet Company is voluntarily recalling Kroger Mixed Vegetables Meal Ready Sides, NET WT 32 OZ (2 LB) 907g, UPC 1111081934. The recall involves 871,952 cases of the product, which were distributed nationwide. The affected products have a 'BEST IF USED BY' date ranging from January 2016 through August 2017 and include the manufacturing code ### # K # #.
The recall is being conducted due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination in bulk vegetables supplied by CRF Frozen Foods, LLC, which were used in the manufacturing of several Pictsweet products. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and manufacturing codes listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
The recalled product
- Product
- Kroger(R) Mixed Vegetables Meal Ready Sides, NET WT 32 OZ (2 LB) 907g, UPC 1111081934
- Manufacturer
- The Pictsweet Company
- Category
- Food — Frozen Vegetables
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 871,952
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)
- BEST IF USED BY: Jan 2016 through Aug 2017
- with Mfg Code ### # K # #
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 12 recalled by The Pictsweet Company 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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