Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-0873-2019 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Apple Foods, Inc. |
| Report date | Feb 13, 2019 |
| Recall initiation date | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Quantity | 488/5 lb. bags |
| Location | Portland, OR, United States |
Official product description
Country Salad is a mixed product and it consists of Iceberg Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce, Shredded Carrots, Shredded Cabbage, and Sliced Radish. Products are cut or diced raw vegetables, packaged in vacuum sealed clear polybags, 5 pounds each, four packages per case. Product is sold under brand Apple Foods. This product distributed with the words "Keep Refrigerated" on case labels but it does not instruct to keep refrigerated under 38 F. There are no labels on individual bags.
Why the product was recalled
Country Salad mixed product, packaged in vacuum bags, is being recalled due to a potential for Clostridium botulinum growth and toxin formation.
Distribution information
distributed in Oregon
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Telephone.
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