Avocados packed in a brown cardboard box with green print recall
Recalled by Latin Specialties, Inc · Houston, TX, United States
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
The recalled product tested positive for Salmonella contamination.
Pathogen: Salmonella
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What was recalled
Avocados packed in a brown cardboard box with green print. Unity Groves Pride of the Redlands Florida Avocados 25399 SW 157 Ave Homestead, FL 33031
Quantity: 80 cases/32 pieces each
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.
No known lot codes. The avocaods were recieved by the recalling firm on 10/10/14.
Where it was sold
Texas
FDA's distribution note: Texas
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
- Latin Specialties, Inc
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- Oct 30, 2014
- In FDA report of
- Nov 19, 2014
- Terminated
- Feb 23, 2015
- FDA recall number
- F-0472-2015 · event 69647
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search