Townsend Farms Inc

Recall #F-1275-2023 · Initiated 2023-06-21

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Townsend Farms Inc is recalling frozen mixed berries and mangoes (Private Selection brand, 48 oz bags) because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. The recall affects products distributed to 16 states across the South and Midwest.

Who is at risk

Everyone can get sick from Listeria, but pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of serious illness.

What to do

Check your freezer for this product using the UPC code 0 11110 89623 0. Do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. Contact your doctor if you have symptoms like fever, chills, or muscle aches after eating this product.

Product

Private Selection 48oz Blueberries, Strawberries & Mangoes, frozen product, 8/48 oz bags per case. UPC 0 11110 89623 0. Distributed by The Kroger Co. Cincinnati, OH

Reason for recall

Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Quantity affected

34,944 bags (48 oz. per bag).

Distribution

Distributed in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Lot / code info

BEST IF USED BY: 04/30/24 05/07/24 05/08/24 CODES: 04/30/24 T3 PRODUCT OF USA & MEXICO F2202173 04/30/24 T3 PRODUCT OF USA & MEXICO F2202184 05/07/24 T3 PRODUCT OF USA & MEXICO F2202235 05/07/24 T3 PRODUCT OF USA & MEXICO F2202240 05/08/24 T6 PRODUCT OF USA & MEXICO F2202247

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

E-Mail

Terminated

2023-10-06