River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC

Recall #F-1629-2012 · Initiated 2012-05-18

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What happened

River Ranch Fresh Foods recalled Sysco brand chopped romaine lettuce because FDA testing found harmful bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes in samples of the product. This is a serious recall affecting bagged salad sold in both foodservice and retail stores.

Who is at risk

People with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, young children, and older adults are most at risk from Listeria, though anyone can get sick from it.

What to do

Check if you have this product (Sysco brand chopped romaine in 6 x 2 lb bags) 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 nausea, contact your doctor.

Product

Sysco brand Chopped Romaine, 6 x 2 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