Recall Radar

Southern Specialties recalls Marketside BUTTERNUT SQUASH CUBES and 3 more: listeria risk

March 13, 2019 · Southern Specialties Class II

Class IIFDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Reason for the recallA food contact surface at the firm's supplier facility tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Product packed on this table was shipped to Southern Specialties.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Southern Specialties
Location
Pompano Beach, FL
Reported by FDA
March 13, 2019
Recall started
February 19, 2019
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Dairy and eggs
Reason type
Listeria

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Marketside BUTTERNUT SQUASH CUBES 16 OZ (1LB) 454g
    Quantity: 360 cases/6 lb per case
    Codes: 83940-319 / 83940-139
  • Sugar Snap Peas 10 LB
    Quantity: 990 cases/10 lb per case
    Codes: 039 30368/039 70368 / 039 10368 / 039 10358 / 039 20358 / 037 30368
  • FRENCH BEANS 5LBS and FRENCH BEANS 1 LB
    Quantity: 20 cases/5 LB per case and 52 cases/5 LB per case
    Codes: 039 720378 (5 LB) and 039 720378 / 039 890378 (1LB)
  • Marketside GREEN BEANS NET WT 12 OZ (340g) and Marketside GREEN BEANS NET WT 32 OZ (2 LB) 907g
    Quantity: 840 cases/4.5 lb per case (12 oz) and 911 cases/8 lb per case (32 oz)
    Codes: 83928-628 / 83932-123 (12 oz.) and 83939-124 / 83931-123 (32 oz.)

Where it was distributed

Domestic distribution only

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Southern Specialties recalled 4 products, including Marketside BUTTERNUT SQUASH CUBES 16 OZ (1LB) 454g.

Why was it recalled?

A food contact surface at the firm's supplier facility tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Product packed on this table was shipped to Southern Specialties.

What does Class II mean?

FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where was it sold or shipped?

Domestic distribution only

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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Sources

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