The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-3244-2015·Announced 2015-09-30

Fresh Origins Microgreens Celery Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Hardies Fruit & Vegetable Co. is recalling Fresh Origins Microgreens Celery because testing confirmed the presence of Salmonella.

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 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. Additionally, the product tested positive for Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Hardies Fruit & Vegetable Co., LP is recalling Fresh Origins Microgreens Celery, 4 oz packages, packed in clear plastic clam shells. The product was manufactured in San Marcos, CA, and distributed to Dallas, TX. The recall was initiated because the product tested positive for Salmonella.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific product description and code 1899. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. The source text does not specify a date range for the recall or the total number of units affected.

The recalled product

Product
FRESH ORIGINS Microgreens Celery NET WT 4 OZ San Marcos, CA 92069 packed in clear plastic clam shell.
Affected units
1

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)

  • 1899

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Same manufacturer · Hardies Fruit & Vegetable Co., LP

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