River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

Recall #F-1594-2012 · Initiated 2012-05-18

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What happened

River Ranch brand Diced Green Cabbage with Carrot has been recalled because FDA testing found Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The contaminated product was distributed in the US and Canada.

Who is at risk

People who are pregnant, elderly, very young children, or have weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness from Listeria.

What to do

Check your refrigerator for this product (look for River Ranch brand Diced Green Cabbage with Carrot in 4 x 5lb bags) and throw it away if you have it. Do not eat it. If you've consumed this product and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or digestive issues, contact your doctor.

Product

River Ranch brand Diced Green Cabb w/Carrot, 4 x 5lb bag, UPC: n/a; 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

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