Frozen mixed vegetables labeled as: 1. p$$t(TM) Mixed Vegetables, NET WT 16 ...
FDA Recall #F-2227-2016 — Class I — May 6, 2016
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | F-2227-2016 |
| Date Initiated | May 6, 2016 |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Type | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Product Type | Food |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | The Pictsweet Company |
| Location | Bells, TN |
Product Description
Frozen mixed vegetables labeled as: 1. p$$t(TM) Mixed Vegetables, NET WT 16 OZ (1 LB) 453g, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OH 45202, UPC 1111082605 BEST IF USED BY: Jan 2016 through Oct 2017; with Mfg Code ### # K # # 2. Pictsweet(R) Mixed Vegetable Family Size, NET WT. 24 OZ., 1 LB. 8 OZ. (680g), UPC 7056095011 BEST IF USED BY: Jul 22 2016, Aug 13 2016, Aug 17 2016, Sep 10 2016, Sep 11 2016, Sep 19 2016, Sep 26 2016, Oct 8 2016, Oct 9 2016, Oct 20 2016, Oct 21 2016, Oct 29 2016, Nov 7 2016, Nov 8 2016, Nov 18 2016, Nov 19 2016, Dec 8 2016, Dec 9 2016, Jan 4 2017, Jan 5 2017, Jan 12 2017, Jan 13 2017, Jan 21 2017, Jan 27 2017, Jan 28 2017, Feb 25 2017, Feb 26 2017, Nov 10 2017, Nov 17 2017, Jan 5 2018, Jan 12 2018, Mar 3 2018; with Mfg Code ### # K # # 3. Pictsweet(R) Mixed Vegetable Family Size, NET WT. 28 OZ., 1 LB. 12 OZ. (794g), UPC 7056095077 BEST IF USED BY: Jul 14 2016, Jul 30 2016, Aug 6 2016, Sep 5 2016, Sep 7 2016, Sep 8 2016, Sep 10 2016, Sep 16 2016, Sep 26 2016, Sep 27 2016, Oct 7 2016, Oct 12 2016, Oct 13 2016, Oct 21 2016, Nov 4 2016, Nov 6 2016, Nov 7 2016, Nov 23 2016, Dec 6 2016, Dec 7 2016, Dec 15 2016, Jan 4 2017, Jan 5 2017, Jan 7 2017, Jan 29 2017, Feb 5 2017, Feb 6 2017, Feb 23 2017, Feb 24 2017, Feb 25 2017; with Mfg Code ### # K # # 4. Pictsweet(R) Mixed Vegetables, NET WT 12 OZ. (340g), DISTRIBUTED BY THE PICTSWEET COMPANY, BELLS, TN 38305, UPC 7056095088 BEST IF USED BY: Aug 4 2016, Aug 6 2016, Sep 10 2016, Sep 16 2016, Oct 15 2016, Oct 16 2016, Nov 3 2016, Dec 5 2016, Dec 26 2016, Feb 19 2017, Feb 20 2017, Mar 22 2017, Mar 23 2017, Nov 4 2017, Nov 16 2017, Mar 12 2018, Mar 17 2018; with Mfg Code ### # K # #
Reason for Recall
Possible Listeria Monocytogenes contamination in bulk vegetables supplied by CRF Frozen Foods, LLC used in manufacturing several Pictsweet products.
Classification
Class I — A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide
Product Quantity
871,952 Cases Total
Product Codes / Lot Numbers
1. UPC 1111082605 BEST IF USED BY: Jan 2016 through Oct 2017; with Mfg Code ### # K # # 2. UPC 7056095011 BEST IF USED BY: Jul 22 2016, Aug 13 2016, Aug 17 2016, Sep 10 2016, Sep 11 2016, Sep 19 2016, Sep 26 2016, Oct 8 2016, Oct 9 2016, Oct 20 2016, Oct 21 2016, Oct 29 2016, Nov 7 2016, Nov 8 2016, Nov 18 2016, Nov 19 2016, Dec 8 2016, Dec 9 2016, Jan 4 2017, Jan 5 2017, Jan 12 2017, Jan 13 2017, Jan 21 2017, Jan 27 2017, Jan 28 2017, Feb 25 2017, Feb 26 2017, Nov 10 2017, Nov 17 2017, Jan 5 2018, Jan 12 2018, Mar 3 2018; with Mfg Code ### # K # # 3. UPC 7056095077 BEST IF USED BY: Jul 14 2016, Jul 30 2016, Aug 6 2016, Sep 5 2016, Sep 7 2016, Sep 8 2016, Sep 10 2016, Sep 16 2016, Sep 26 2016, Sep 27 2016, Oct 7 2016, Oct 12 2016, Oct 13 2016, Oct 21 2016, Nov 4 2016, Nov 6 2016, Nov 7 2016, Nov 23 2016, Dec 6 2016, Dec 7 2016, Dec 15 2016, Jan 4 2017, Jan 5 2017, Jan 7 2017, Jan 29 2017, Feb 5 2017, Feb 6 2017, Feb 23 2017, Feb 24 2017, Feb 25 2017; with Mfg Code ### # K # # 4. UPC 7056095088 BEST IF USED BY: Aug 4 2016, Aug 6 2016, Sep 10 2016, Sep 16 2016, Oct 15 2016, Oct 16 2016, Nov 3 2016, Dec 5 2016, Dec 26 2016, Feb 19 2017, Feb 20 2017, Mar 22 2017, Mar 23 2017, Nov 4 2017, Nov 16 2017, Mar 12 2018, Mar 17 2018; with Mfg Code ### # K # #
What Should You Do?
Stop consuming this product immediately. Check your home for the recalled item and dispose of it safely. If you experienced a health issue after consuming this product, contact your doctor and report it to the FDA MedWatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stop consuming the product immediately and do not donate or give it to others. Check the recall notice above for specific disposal or return instructions. Many food recalls ask you to throw the product away and retain the packaging for a possible refund from the retailer. If you purchased it online, check your order history — some retailers send recall notifications directly to customers. You do not need a receipt to report an issue or seek a refund; the fact of purchase is typically sufficient.
Listeria monocytogenes is one of the most serious foodborne pathogens. Unlike most bacteria, Listeria can grow at refrigerator temperatures (below 40°F), meaning refrigerating a contaminated product does not stop the risk. Symptoms can appear 1 to 4 weeks after eating contaminated food and may include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, and loss of balance. Listeriosis is particularly dangerous for pregnant women — infection can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, or premature delivery. If you consumed this recalled product and are in a high-risk group (pregnant, elderly, or immunocompromised), contact your doctor immediately even if you feel well.
Report foodborne illnesses and adverse food reactions to the FDA through the MedWatch Safety Reporting Portal at FDA.gov, or by calling 1-800-332-1088. You can also report issues directly to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal at SafetyReporting.hhs.gov. If you believe there is an immediate public health risk, contact your local health department. Your report helps the FDA identify contamination patterns, initiate recalls faster, and protect other consumers from the same hazard. Include as much detail as possible: the product name, lot code, purchase date and location, and a description of your symptoms or findings.
The FDA assigns a status to each recall action throughout its lifecycle. "Ongoing" means the recall is active — the firm is still working to remove the product from commerce and notify consumers. "Completed" means the recall strategy has been implemented and the FDA has determined that the recalling firm has taken all appropriate steps to remove the product. "Terminated" means the FDA has reviewed the results and concluded the recall is complete. Even if a recall is marked as completed or terminated, you should still discard any recalled products you find at home — the recall status refers to the firm's compliance actions, not the safety of product still in consumers' possession.