The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2826-2017·Announced 2017-08-02

Huson Valley Farms Recalls Pitted Dates Due to Listeria Contamination

Huson Valley Farms is recalling pitted dates because Listeria monocytogenes was found on food contact surfaces. Consumers should check for lot H504817-95.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

HVF Inc. d.b.a Huson Valley Farms is recalling 475 cases of 24 x 1 lb bags of Pitted Dates. The recall was initiated because Listeria monocytogenes was found on food contact surfaces and non-food contact surfaces.

The affected product is identified by Lot number H504817-95. The total quantity involved is 232,575.4 lbs. The product was distributed in Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, New York, Texas, Florida, Massachusetts, Maryland, California, Colorado, New Jersey, Georgia, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Arizona, Wisconsin, Tennessee, North Carolina, and British Columbia.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot number and dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Pitted Dates 475 cases of 24 x 1 lb bags
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)

  • Lot: H504817-95

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 51 recalled by HVF Inc. d.b.a Huson Valley Farms 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 51 products in this recall →