Avocados approximately 14 recall
Recalled by Brooks Tropicals, LLC · Homestead, FL, United States
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Found positive for Salmonella.
Pathogen: Salmonella
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What was recalled
Avocados approximately 14-30 oz each in packed 20 units in cardboard boxes with black lettering labeled in part: in part: "USDA/FL 2/196 LOT# 2610".
Quantity: 401 boxes / 8,649 pounds
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.
Code # 2610
Where it was sold
Florida Georgia Illinois New Jersey New York
FDA's distribution note: FL, GA, IL, NJ and NY
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
- Brooks Tropicals, LLC
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- Aug 8, 2014
- In FDA report of
- Sep 24, 2014
- Terminated
- Oct 1, 2014
- FDA recall number
- F-2439-2014 · event 67993
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search