Paragon Wholesale Foods recall
Recalled by Paragon Foods · Warrendale, PA, United States
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Paragon Wholesale Foods Corp., of Warrendale, PA, is recalling several lots of 1.7 ounce Broccoli Florets in response to a nationwide recall by one of its suppliers, Mann Packing (Salinas, CA) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Pathogen: Listeria
Listeria monocytogenes can grow even in the fridge and is especially dangerous in pregnancy.
The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.
What was recalled
Paragon Wholesale Foods, Warrendale, PA 15086 Label: Paragon; Best if used by 10/16/17; Broccoli Florets 1/2 Cup 50/1.7 oz.; X0011932 17279; UPC: 86870 03200 AND Paragon; Best if used by: 10/23/17; Broccoli Florets 1/2 Cup 50/1.7 oz.; X0012592 17286; UPC: 86870 03200 Bulk: Paragon Wholesale Foods, Warrendale, PA 15086 Paragon Broccoli 1/4" Diced FFM. 5 lbs; X0012561 17285; UPC: 86870 08284; Best if used by: 10/24/17
Quantity: 37 cases (50/1.7 oz.); 4 X 5 lb. bags
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.
Best if used by: 10/16/17 or 10/23/17 (broccoli florets) Best if Used by: 10/24/17 (Bulk)
Where it was sold
Pennsylvania
FDA's distribution note: Pittsburgh and Butler County in PA
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
- Paragon Foods
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- Oct 19, 2017
- In FDA report of
- Nov 29, 2017
- Terminated
- Jan 10, 2018
- FDA recall number
- F-0362-2018 · event 78346
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search