FDA Food Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class IF-1446-2012

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that consumption of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Kroger Fresh Selections Greener Supreme; Iceberg lettuce, Romaine lettuce, Carrots and Red Cabbage; 12 oz plastic bag. Best if used by date: June 19, 2012: UPC 0 11110 91039 4 Distributed by the Kroger Co., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Type
Food
Affected lot / code info
N158 211B 1613 KR04
Quantity
500 cases

Why it was recalled

Positive MDP sample for Listeria Monocytogenes collected b USDA for Marketside Leafy Romaine Salad with Best By date of June 19, 2012.

Recalling firm

Firm
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Notification channel
Telephone
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2959 Salinas Hwy, Monterey, California 93940-6400

Distribution

Distribution pattern
VA, NC. KY. SC. TN. GA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-06-21
FDA classified
2012-07-09
Posted by FDA
2012-07-18
Terminated
2012-08-17
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record F-1446-2012. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.