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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Jun 2, 2016 (10 years ago)

Salad topping labeled under the following brand names recall

Recalled by Ach Food Companies Inc · Cordova, TN, United States

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

Why it was recalled

Product manufactured with ingredient which may 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

Salad topping labeled under the following brand names: (Product 1) Durkee Salad Topping in plastic bottle, Net Wt. 6.75 oz (192 g), packed in cases of 12. UPC 047600091366. The responsible firm name on the label is ACH Food Companies, Inc. Memphis, TN; (Product 2) Hy-Vee Garden Style Salad Topping in plastic bottle, Net Wt. 6.75 oz (192 g), packed in cases of 12. UPC 036800173224. The responsible firm name on the label is Hy-Vee Inc.; (Product 3) Food Club Salad Topping in plastic bottle, Net Wt. 6.75 oz (192 g), packed in cases of 12. UPC 075450047554. The responsible firm name on the label is Topco Associates LLC, Skokie, IL.

Quantity: 111,564 6.75oz bottles distributed

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.

(Product 1) Best by dates JUL 20 17, JUL 21 17, AUG 18 17, AUG 19 17, OCT 05 17, NOV 17 17, NOV 22 17, and FEB 09 18; (Product 2) Lot codes: 232A5 B, 238A5 B, 239A5 C, 279A5 C, 327A5 B, 327A5 C, 041A6 C, 042A6 B, and 111A6 B; and (Product 3) Best by dates JUL 21 17, OCT 05 17, NOV 17 17, and APR 20 18.

Where it was sold

Nationwide.

FDA's distribution note: Nationwide and in the Domincan Republic. No government or military distribution.

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
Ach Food Companies Inc
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Jun 2, 2016
In FDA report of
Aug 10, 2016
Terminated
Oct 12, 2018
FDA recall number
F-1853-2016 · event 74313
Official record
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