The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2439-2014·Announced 2014-09-24

Brooks Tropicals Recalls Avocados Due to Salmonella Contamination

Brooks Tropicals, LLC is recalling avocados found positive for Salmonella. The affected product was distributed in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, and New York.

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 text identifies the agency classification as Class I and explicitly states the product was found positive for Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are classified as Critical.

Plain-English summary

Brooks Tropicals, LLC is voluntarily recalling approximately 401 boxes of avocados, totaling 8,649 pounds, because the product was found positive for Salmonella. The recalled avocados are approximately 14-30 oz each and are packed 20 units per cardboard box with black lettering. The boxes are labeled in part with "USDA/FL 2/196 LOT# 2610".

The affected product was distributed in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, and New York. The recall number is F-2439-2014.

Consumers who have purchased these avocados should check their packaging for the specific lot number and distribution dates mentioned above. If the product matches the description, consumers should discard the avocados or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Avocados approximately 14-30 oz each in packed 20 units in cardboard boxes with black lettering labeled in part: in part: "USDA/FL 2/196 LOT# 2610".
Manufacturer
Brooks Tropicals, LLC
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)

  • Code # 2610

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

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