Florida Avocado recall
Recalled by Tropical Produce Specialist Corp · Homestead, FL, United States
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Avocados positive for Salmonella
Pathogen: Salmonella
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What was recalled
Florida Avocado, 14 count cardboard boxes. Invoice #5781, Sale P.O. #29899.438426.74307, Shipped Date 08/18/15
Quantity: 65 boxes, 14 per box
Lot codes, dates and UPCs
A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.
Invoice #5781, Sale P.O. #29899.438426.74307, Shipped Date 08/18/15
Where it was sold
Florida
FDA's distribution note: Shipped to 2 retail locations in Florida
Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.
- Recalling firm
- Tropical Produce Specialist Corp
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- Sep 18, 2015
- In FDA report of
- Nov 25, 2015
- Terminated
- Feb 13, 2017
- FDA recall number
- F-0192-2016 · event 72400
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search