River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

Recall #F-1577-2012 · Initiated 2012-05-18

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What happened

River Ranch Fresh Foods recalled their Farmers Market Italian Salad Blend (10 oz bags) because FDA testing found Listeria monocytogenes bacteria in product samples. This is a Class II recall, meaning the product could cause health problems but is unlikely to cause serious adverse effects.

Who is at risk

People with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, young children, and older adults are at higher risk from Listeria infection, though anyone could potentially get sick.

What to do

Check your refrigerator for Farmers Market Italian Salad Blend with UPC 30034-30115 and throw it away if you have it. Do not eat the product. If you've already consumed it and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal issues, contact your doctor.

Product

The Farmers Market brand Italian Salad Blend, 10 oz bag, UPC: 30034-30115; 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