Avocados Simmons in white cardboard flats with black lettering "FLORIDA AVOCADO US COMB" recall
Recalled by Homestead Pole Bean Cooperative, Inc. · Homestead, FL, United States
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
FDA sample found the product contaminated with traces of Salmonella.
Pathogen: Salmonella
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What was recalled
Avocados Simmons in white cardboard flats with black lettering "FLORIDA AVOCADO US COMB" 10 count
Quantity: 226 flats / 10 avocados
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.
#10 handwritten in black ink on carton Lot # 053*45615
Where it was sold
Georgia Pennsylvania
FDA's distribution note: PA and GA
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
- Homestead Pole Bean Cooperative, Inc.
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- Jul 24, 2014
- In FDA report of
- Sep 10, 2014
- Terminated
- Sep 3, 2014
- FDA recall number
- F-2408-2014 · event 68975
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search