Homestead Pole Bean Cooperative Recalls Salmonella-Contaminated Avocados
Homestead Pole Bean Cooperative is recalling Simmons avocados in 10-count flats due to Salmonella contamination found by FDA testing.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
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 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a score of 4 or higher.
Plain-English summary
Homestead Pole Bean Cooperative, Inc. is recalling Simmons avocados packaged in white cardboard flats with black lettering reading "FLORIDA AVOCADO US COMB" (10 count). The recall was initiated after FDA samples found the product contaminated with traces of Salmonella.
The affected product is identified by Lot # 053*45615 and the code #10 handwritten in black ink on the carton. The recall covers 226 flats, each containing 10 avocados. Distribution was limited to Pennsylvania (PA) and Georgia (GA).
Consumers who purchased these specific avocados should check their cartons for the matching lot number and code. If the product matches the description, consumers should discard the avocados or return them to the place of purchase. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Avocados Simmons in white cardboard flats with black lettering "FLORIDA AVOCADO US COMB" 10 count
- Manufacturer
- Homestead Pole Bean Cooperative, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- 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 (1)
- #10 handwritten in black ink on carton Lot # 053*45615
Distribution
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