River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

Recall #F-1548-2012 · Initiated 2012-05-18

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What happened

River Ranch brand Iceberg & Romaine American salad mix has been recalled because FDA testing found Listeria monocytogenes bacteria in samples. This is a serious recall, meaning the product poses a significant health risk.

Who is at risk

People who are pregnant, elderly, young children, or have weakened immune systems are at highest risk, though anyone can get sick from Listeria.

What to do

If you have this product (12 oz bag, UPC 45388-60042), throw it away or return it to the store. Do not eat it. Contact your doctor if you develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or digestive issues within 2-3 weeks of eating this salad.

Product

River Ranch brand Iceberg & Romaine American, 12 oz bag, UPC: 45388-60042;Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and polypropylene/polyethylene (retail). Refrigerate and consume within Best By date. Product is processed and packaged by River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC, Salinas, CA

Reason for recall

River Ranch was notified that two separate samples of products pulled by the FDA which were produced by River Ranch, tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

Quantity affected

Not specified

Distribution

Products were released for distribution in US and Canada.

Lot / code info

Best By code dates between 12MAY2012 - 29MAY2012; 12MAY2012 - 22MAY2012. The code date is located in the upper right hand corner of the bags.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Press Release

Terminated

2012-09-19