River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

Recall #F-1603-2012 · Initiated 2012-05-18

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What happened

River Ranch brand shredded iceberg lettuce has been recalled because FDA testing found Listeria monocytogenes bacteria in samples. The affected products come in 4 x 5 lb bags and were distributed in the US and Canada.

Who is at risk

This recall is serious for pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and anyone with a weakened immune system, as Listeria can cause severe illness in these groups.

What to do

Check your refrigerator for River Ranch brand shredded iceberg lettuce and do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. If you ate this product and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal issues, contact your doctor.

Product

River Ranch brand Shredded Icebreg (1/4"), (1/8"), 4 x 5 lb 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