Romaine Lettuce tied with a rubber band recall

Recalled by Pacific International Marketing · Salinas, CA, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Positive field test for Salmonella.

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What was recalled

Romaine Lettuce tied with a rubber band

Quantity: 945 cases (891 returned, 35 cases destroyed)

Food: Leafy greens & salads

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.

There are no codes on the product. Sold on July 2 or 3, 2012,

Where it was sold

California Nevada

FDA's distribution note: CA and NV

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: Pacific International Marketing
Initiated by: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated: Jul 3, 2012
In FDA report of: Jul 18, 2012
Terminated: Dec 6, 2012
FDA recall number: F-1758-2012 · event 62502
Official record: FDA enforcement report search