The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-2607-2016·Announced 2016-10-12

Greenberg Fruit Co Recalls Shredded Cabbage Due to Listeria Contamination

Greenberg Fruit Co is recalling specific lots of shredded cabbage because environmental tests detected Listeria monocytogenes on processing equipment.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 severity score of 4 or higher.

Plain-English summary

Greenberg Fruit Co is voluntarily recalling specific lots of shredded cabbage sold under the "Joe's Pride" brand. The product is packaged in poly bags inside cardboard boxes and bears the address 9705 I Street, Omaha, NE 68127. The recall involves 2 cases (5 pounds each) with lot numbers 16075 and 160712. All affected units have a best-by date of 7 days after the production date.

The recall was initiated after routine environmental test samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes on two processing machines. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with the consumption of this product.

The affected product was distributed exclusively to foodservice establishments in Omaha, Lincoln, and Bellevue, Nebraska. Consumers who may have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers and brand details listed above. If found, the product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Cabbage/nappa shredded, Label states "Joe's Pride" and bears the address 9705 I Street, Omaha, NE 68127. Product is packaged in poly bags inside cardboard boxes. All have a best by date of 7 days after the production date.
Manufacturer
Greenberg Fruit Co
Hazard

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Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot numbers: 16075
  • 160712

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 10 recalled by Greenberg Fruit Co 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.

See all 10 products in this recall →