National Frozen Foods Corporation--Seattle

Recall #F-0207-2016 · Initiated 2015-07-15

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What happened

National Frozen Foods Corporation is recalling its Markon First Crop Italian Vegetable Blend (a frozen mix of broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and beans) because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. The recall affects products sold nationwide in two sizes: 12-packs of 2-pound bags and 20-pound bulk cases.

Who is at risk

Everyone can be affected by Listeria, but pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness.

What to do

Check your freezer for this product using the UPC codes or case codes listed (20 lb UPC 0 07 23234 13245 2 or 12/2 lb cases with code 349547). Do not eat the product; either throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. Cook frozen vegetables thoroughly before eating, as heat kills Listeria.

Product

Italian Vegetable Blend. Product is frozen, not ready to eat, label carries cooking instruction. Label reads in part "***MARKON FIRST CROP*** A proof of the label was provided, it does not contain product identity, net wt or ingredients. This product is available in two sizes, 12/2 lb or 20 lb. Copies of case labels were provided. Label reads in part "***20 KB NET WT. 349548 MARKON FIRST CROP ***ITALIAN BLEND CONTAINS: BROCCOLI, CAULIFLOWER, CARROTS, ITALIAN BEANS, LIMA BEANS,***(UPC) 0 07 23234 13245 2***" No UPC on blue liner. Shipping Case UPC Code 10723234132954. "***12/2 lbs 349547 MARKON FIRST CROP***ITALIAN BLEND CONTAINS: BROCCOLI, CAULIFLOWER, CARROTS, ITALIAN BEANS, LIMA BEANS***" No UPC on generic bags; Shipping Case UPC Code 10723234132954.

Reason for recall

Italian Vegetable Blend product is recalled due to potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Quantity affected

1,719 cases or 41,256 lbs

Distribution

distributed nationwide

Lot / code info

Lot Code Information 20 LB - Item # 23234-13245 - 29097-4G02G3N and 30774-5B17M3N,with corresponding expiration dates 7/2/2016 and 2/17/2017. 12/2 lb - Item # 23234-13295 29568-4J18J3N, 29949-4L04D3N, 29949-4L04E3N, 30773-5B17K3N, and 30773-5B17L3N with corresponding expiration dates 9/18/2016, 11/4/2016, 11/4/2016, and 2/17/2017.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Terminated

2016-01-29