The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-3411-2017·Announced 2017-08-30

Gold Coast Packing Broccoli Florets Recalled for Potential E. coli Contamination

Fresh Venture Foods is recalling Gold Coast Packing Broccoli Florets due to potential E. coli contamination found in firm test results.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (E. coli) without reported illness, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Fresh Venture Foods, LLC is recalling Gold Coast Packing Broccoli Florets because firm test results indicated potential E. coli contamination. The product was distributed by Gold Coast Packing Co. in Santa Maria, California.

The recalled product is available in several configurations, including 12 x 2 lb, 1 x 40 lb, 4 x 3 lb, 4 x 3 lb pizza cut, 4 x 3 lb mini florets, and 2 x 5 lb Asian cut. Specific product and lot codes are listed in the recall notice. The use-by date for the affected product is August 12, 2017.

The recall affects 1,204 total cases distributed in California, Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, and Canada. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific product codes and lot numbers and dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Gold Coast Packing Broccoli Florets; packed in the following configurations: 12 x 2 lb - Product code 508215 - Costco Canada; 1 x 40 lb.- Product code 504405 4 x 3 lb. - Product Codes 503401; 503409 4 x 3 lb. pizza cut -Product Code 503405 4 x 3 lb. - Mini florets - Produ
Manufacturer
Fresh Venture Foods, LLC
Category
Food — Fresh Produce
Hazard
Affected units
1,204

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 (15)

  • Use by Date: 8/12/17
  • 4 x 3 lb. 1.product code 503401: lot codes: 208 171053
  • 2. product code 503409
  • lot code 208 170812
  • 3. Pizza cut product code 503405
  • lot code 208 170976
  • 3. Mini Florets product code 503412
  • lot code 208 170976. 12 x 2 lb. Costco Canada
  • product code 508215
  • lot codes 208-170812
  • 208 171053. 2 x 5lb.
  • Asian cut product code 505200
  • lot 208 171053. 1x40 lb. Product code 504405
  • Lots 208 170976
  • 208 170996

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

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