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Class II
Stern Produce Company Inc.
Recall #F-0347-2020 · Initiated 2019-11-18
Product
Queen Victoria Sweet Baby Broccoli from Ippolito International, packed in ice in half bushel boxes, 18 count bunches/case, pack date of Nov 07 [2019], twist tie label on each bunch. Packaged by Ippolito International, Salinas, CA 93901 (see photos of labels on pgs. 3-4 of Att A/B in Associated Docs).
Reason for recall
Firm is recalling one lot of baby broccoli because it may be contaminated with bacteria contained in dripping ice water from a drain tray in the cooler.
Quantity affected
20/18-count cases
Distribution
All direct consignees are located in AZ.
Lot / code info
Case labeled with pack date of Nov 07 [2019]. Stern Lot Code: 36138209, Item #668, Ippollito Lot Code: 19WIM6ABBMSP. Fresh produce, no exp or best by date on product, average shelf life of 14-21 days.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Telephone
Terminated
2020-01-30
Recalling firm
Stern Produce Company Inc.
3200 S 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85040-1113
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.