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Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereUSDA FSIS·093-2018·Announced 2018-10-17

GH Foods Recalls Chicken Salads Due to Salmonella and Listeria Concerns

GH Foods CA, LLC is recalling approximately 987 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken salads in California due to possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination in corn ingredients.

The agency’s classification

USDA FSIS: Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Product Contamination"

Plain-English summary

GH Foods CA, LLC, a Sacramento, California establishment, is recalling approximately 987 pounds of ready-to-eat salad with chicken products. The recall involves specific 9.75-oz, 10-oz, 8-oz, and 6-lb packages, including Santa Fe Style Salad with Chicken and 365 BY WHOLE FOODS MARKET varieties. These products were produced between October 9 and October 13, 2018, and bear establishment number EST. P-39994.

The recall was initiated after GH Foods received notification on October 16, 2018, that the corn ingredient used in the salads was being recalled by its supplier due to concerns regarding Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The affected items were shipped to retail locations in California. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions or illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. The items should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Individuals concerned about potential injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers with questions can contact GH Foods CA, LLC or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline.

The recalled product

Product
GH Foods CA, LLC Recalls Salads Containing Chicken Products due to Possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes Contamination In Corn
Brand
F&S Produce West LLC dba F&S Fresh Foods
Manufacturer
F&S Produce West LLC dba F&S Fresh Foods
Category
Food — Ready-to-Eat Salads
Hazard

Distribution

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