Calavo Growers Recalls Avocados Due to Salmonella Contamination Risk
Calavo Growers is recalling specific avocados because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected product was distributed in Washington, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric. Additionally, Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
Calavo Growers, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 338 cases of avocados (PLU#4770, size 32) because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product is packed in boxes with green, yellow, and red print with a black and white label. The specific lot number is 03053161.
The affected avocados were distributed in the states of Washington, Illinois, and Wisconsin. The recall is being conducted by Calavo Growers, Inc. (Corporate).
Consumers who have purchased these specific avocados should check their packaging for the lot number 03053161 and the PLU#4770. If the product matches this description, consumers should discard the avocados or return them to the place of purchase. The source text does not specify a date range for the distribution or report any illnesses associated with this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Avocados, PLU#4770, size 32, 32 pcs/case. Packed in boxes with green, yellow, and red print with a black and white label.
- Manufacturer
- Calavo Growers, Inc. (Corporate)
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 338
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)
- Lot No. 03053161
Distribution
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