The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this weekend a huge set of recalls involving salads, vegetables, pharmaceuticals, and seafood.
Beginning on Friday, the FDA announced that salads that are sold by the pound at Whole Foods and vegetables sold in trays and cups at Albertsons, Safeway, and Pak’N Save were likely contaminated with Listeria.
This recall impacts only the products in the stores and states listed below. The products have Sell Thru Dates up to and including 10-24-17 (October 24, 2017) and are packaged in clear plastic trays and cups of various sizes. The UPC code and Sell Thru Date can be found on the store scale label.
The government agency also warned consumers that salad and basil products made by BrightFarms were possibly contaminated with E. Coli.
The BrightFarms recall includes the below salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with best by dates located on the label of the package: 10/24/2017, 10/25/2017, 10/26/2017, 10/27/2017.
- BrightFarms Baby Spinach (4 oz. and 8 oz. package)
- BrightFarms Spring Mix (4 oz. and 8 oz. package)
- BrightFarms Spinach Blend (4 oz. package)
- BrightFarms Baby Greens Blend (4 oz. and 8 oz. package)
- BrightFarms Baby Kale (3 oz. package)
- BrightFarms Baby Arugula (4 oz. package)
- BrightFarms Baby Romaine Mix (4 oz. package)
Basil products, packaged in clear plastic clamshells with best by dates located on the label of the package: 10/24/2017, 10/25/2017, 10/26/2017, 10/27/2017.
- BrightFarms Basil (.75 oz. and 2 oz. package)
- BrightFarms Thai Basil (.75 oz. package)
- BrightFarms Lemon Basil (.75 oz. package)
The oversight agency ramped up the recalls on Saturday as they warned consumers that Charlie’s Produce, Alaska Carrot, CP Fresh, Meijer and Ready. Chef. Go! products sold at Randalls, Tom Thumb and Albertsons were also likely contaminated with listeria. Earthbound farms was also listed, but for undeclared milk and egg ingredients that would only cause harm to those allergic to them.
The following recalled products were distributed in state of Alaska through retail store delis.
| Item Description | Size | UPC | Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broccoli Crunch Kit | 1 x 6 lb. per case | 97327 10070 8 | Pack Date: 10/20/17. Use by: 10/27/17 |
| Broccoli Florette | 1 x 3 lb. per case | 45009 00410 9 | Use By: 10/27/17 |
| Stir Fry Kit | 1 x 11 lb. per case | 45009 85749 1 | Use By: 10/27/17 |
| Veggie Medley | 12 x 16 oz. per case | 97327 05006 3 | Pack Date: 10/20/17. Use by: 10/29/17 |
| Veggie Pack Combo | 12 x 12 oz. per case | 45009 35124 1 | Pack Date 10/21/17. Use By: 10/30/17 |
| Veggie Platter | 4 x 48 oz. per case | 97327 07008 5 | Pack Date: 10/20/17. Use by: 10/29/17 |
| Veggie Tray w/Dip (12″) | 2 x 32 oz. per case | 45009 01155 8 | Pack Date: 10/21/17. Use by: 10/30/17 |
| Vegie Tray w/ Cauliflower | 2 x 32 oz. per case | 45009 00633 2 | Use By: 10/27/17 |
“Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems,” the FDA said in a statement. “Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.”
The recall affects the following products sold in Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin purchased September 27, 2017 through October 20, 2017. The items will be in plastic containers or foam trays with printed labels with various sizes and weights.
| UPC | UPC Description |
|---|---|
| 0-0-4548-3 | BROCCOLI FLORETS 3 LB |
| 0-0-4566-7 | CAULIFLOWER FLORETS 3 LB BAG |
| 0-71651-90035-3 | CAULIFLOWER FLORETTS (EDI) |
| 0-71651-90384-2 | CAULIFLOWER FLORETTS |
| 0-72668-20001-6 | BROCCOLI FLORETS LB |
| 2-13760-00000-9 | Markets of Meijer SALAD ROTINI MOZZARELLA MEDLEY |
| 2-17879-00000-4 | Markets of Meijer SALAD ROTINI MOZZARELLA MEDLEY |
| 2-19106-00000-9 | ASPARAGUS SPEARS |
| 2-19489-00000-9 | ASPARAGUS SPEARS WITH GARLIC PARMESAN |
| 2-19744-00000-3 | Markets of Meijer SALAD ROTINI MOZZARELLA MEDLEY G&G |
| 2-20185-00000-2 | STORE MADE VEGETABLE TRAY |
| 2-20186-00000-1 | STORE MADE VEGETABLE TRAY W/DIP |
| 2-20582-00000-1 | FIESTA TRAY WITH RED PEPPER HUMMUS |
| 2-20782-00000-9 | BRUSSELS SPROUTS SLICES |
| 2-20785-00000-6 | ZUCCHINI AND SQUASH COMBO |
| 2-20786-00000-5 | ZUCCHINI SQUASH |
| 2-20787-00000-4 | MIXED PEPPER BLEND |
| 2-21233-00000-5 | CAULIFLOWER FLORETS PLU 4566 |
| 2-21234-00000-4 | BROCCOLI FLORETS PLU 4548 |
| 2-22077-00000-8 | VEGETABLE PARTY TRAY LARGE |
| 2-22091-00000-8 | VEGETABLE TRAY WITH HUMMUS |
| 2-22097-00000-2 | VEGETABLE PARTY TRAY SMALL |
| 2-22098-00000-1 | VEGETABLE PARTY TRAY MEDIUM |
| 2-22099-00000-0 | VEGETABLE PARTY TRAY LARGE |
| 2-29523-00000-1 | PRE-PACKAGED BROCCOLI FLORETS |
| 2-29524-00000-0 | PRE-PACKAGED CAULIFLOWER FLORETS |
| 2-29525-00000-9 | PRE-PACKAGED CAUL/BROC FLORETS |
| 7-08820-24604-1 | CAULI FLORETS 3 LB BAG |
| 7-16519-00356-1 | CAULIFLOWER FLORETTS LB |
| 7-16519-01015-6 | BROCCOLI FLORETS 3 LB BAG |
| 7-16519-03849-5 | CAULIFLOWER FLORETS |
| 7-16519-03871-6 | CAULIFLOWER FLORETS |
| 7-19283-76392-1 | VEGETABLE PARTY TRAY SMALL |
| 7-19283-76409-6 | VEGETABLE PARTY TRAY MEDIUM |
| 7-19283-76412-6 | VEGETABLE PARTY TRAY LARGE |
Some injectable drugs made by SCA Pharmaceuticals LLC were also recalled.
| Product Name | Product Number | Type of Packaging | Indication | SCA Lot Number | Beyond Use Date | Quantity Shipped | Date(s) Distributed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Succinylcholine Chloride 20 mg/mL 10 mL syringe | 70004-0910- 29 |
Rigid plastic syringe, 10mL | Skeletal muscle relaxant | 20170726@35 | 10/24/2017 | 1248 | 07/27/2017 – 07/28/2017 |
| Hydromorphone 1 mg/mL in 25 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride | 70004-0303- 17 |
Rigid plastic syringe, 30mL | Analgesic | 20170808@52 | 11/06/2017 | 128 | 08/09/2017 |
| Fentanyl 2 mcg/mL + Bupivacaine 0.125% in 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride | 70004-0231- 40 |
Flexible plastic IV bag, 250mL | Analgesic | 20170814@20 | 11/12/2017 | 116 | 08/16/2017 – 08/25/2017 |
| Hydromorphone 20 mcg/mL + Bupivacaine 0.075% in 50 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride | 70004-0331- 22 |
Flexible plastic IV bag, 50mL | Analgesic | 20170816@65 | 10/30/2017 | 60 | 08/18/2017 |
| Morphine 1 mg/mL in 50 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride | 70004-0100- 22 |
Flexible plastic IV bag, 50mL | Analgesic | 20170901@25 | 11/30/2017 | 238 | 09/06/2017 – 09/27/2017 |
| Morphine 1 mg/mL in 100 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride (CADD) | 70004-0100- 63 |
Flexible plastic bag inside rigid translucent plastic case (CADD), 100mL |
Analgesic | 20170905@24 | 12/04/2017 | 60 | 09/06/2017 – 09/18/2017 |
| Oxytocin 30 units added to 500 mL Lactated Ringers | 70004-0086- 44 |
Flexible plastic IV bag, 500mL | Precipitate Labor | 20170912@13 | 10/22/2017 | 450 | 09/13/2017 – 09/14/2017 |
| Phenylephrine 100 mcg/mL 10 mL in 12 mL syringe | 70004-0810- 12 |
Rigid plastic syringe, 12mL | Hypotension | 20170920@53 | 12/19/2017 | 1221 | 09/22/2017 |
| Product Name | Product Number | Type of Packaging | Indication | SCA Lot Number | Beyond Use Date | Quantity Shipped | Date(s) Distributed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fentanyl 2 mcg/mL (as citrate) Ropivacaine HCl 0.1% | 70004-0264- 64 |
Flexible plastic bag inside rigid translucent plastic case (CADD), 100mL |
Analgesic | 20170815@26 | 11/13/2017 | 20 | 08/17/2017 |
| Calcium Gluconate 2 g added to 50 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride | 70004-0510- 30 |
Flexible plastic IV bag, 50mL | Hypocalcemia | 20170920@20 | 11/09/2017 | 76 | 9/26/2017 |
| Rocuronium 10 mg/mL 5 mL in 6 mL syringe | 70004-850- 09 |
Rigid plastic syringe, 6mL | Skeletal muscle relaxant | 20171004@4 | 01/09/2018 | 487 | 10/05/2017 |
