The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·H-0231-2025·Announced 2025-07-16

Organic asparagus recalled over possible contamination with reach truck fluid

Organic asparagus is being recalled because it may be contaminated with fluid from a reach truck. The action covers 213 cases in total.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: Precautionary Class II recall over possible contamination from warehouse equipment fluid, with no illness or confirmed contamination stated in the source.

Plain-English summary

Organic asparagus, UPC 08-85206-00551, case code 551, is being recalled. The action covers 213 cases in total.

The stated reason is that the product may be contaminated with fluid from a reach truck. The FDA classified the action as Class II.

Distribution was to New Jersey, New York, Maryland, the District of Columbia and Pennsylvania.

Consumers who have affected product should not eat it and should return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
1. MEXICO OG2 ASPARAGUS
Manufacturer
UNFI General Corporate
Category
Food — Fresh produce
Hazard
  • chemical-contamination
  • reach-truck-fluid
  • warehouse-incident
  • class-ii

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 (2)

  • 1. UPC: 08-85206-00551
  • case code: 551

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

  • DC
  • MD
  • NJ
  • NY
  • PA

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