Recall Radar

Freshouse Produce recalls Wegmans Valencia Oranges and 3 more: listeria risk

September 30, 2020 · Freshouse Produce 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 recallThe firm received positive Environmental sampling results for Listeria monocytogenes.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Freshouse Produce
Location
Salisbury, NC
Reported by FDA
September 30, 2020
Recall started
August 7, 2020
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Ongoing
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Other foods
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.

  • Wegmans Valencia Oranges, 4lb mesh bag, UPC 77890 52363
    Quantity: 1,694/4lb mesh bags + 36/40lb boxes
    Codes: There are no codes on the retail packages Bulk boxes Shipper Reference Numbers: 1187099, 1187015 & 1187112.
  • Fresh from the Start Red B Potatoes, 3lb mesh bag, UPC 33383 51003
    Quantity: 8,262 bags
    Codes: Trace #: 174575, 174403 & 174595. Bulk boxes Shipper Reference Numbers: 1187098, 320873, 320992 & 2182424.
  • Freshouse Limes, 2lb mesh bag, UPC 33383 14683 & Nature Promise Organic Limes, 1lb mesh bag, UPC 88267 53813
    Quantity: 2,870 mesh bags + 40/40lb boxes
    Codes: Freshouse - Tag #'s: 174618, 174570, 174571 & 174572 . Natures Promise - Tag #: 174375. Bulk boxes Shipper Reference Numbers: 1187112, 1187099, 1187128 & 1186832.
  • Lemons, 2lb mesh bag sold under the brand names of Fresh from the Start, UPC 33383 14020 & Wegmans, UPC 77890 15917
    Quantity: 5,556/2 lb mesh bags + 44/40lb boxes
    Codes: Fresh from the Start - Tag #'s: 174551 & 174552. There are no codes for the Wegmans brand. Bulk boxes Shipper Reference Numbers: 1187005, 1187128, 1187103 & 1187112.

Where it was distributed

Product was shipped to the following states: MD, NC, PA, SC, & VA. North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia and to wholesalers in Maryland

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?

Freshouse Produce recalled 4 products, including Wegmans Valencia Oranges, 4lb mesh bag, UPC 77890 52363.

Why was it recalled?

The firm received positive Environmental sampling results for Listeria monocytogenes.

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?

Product was shipped to the following states: MD, NC, PA, SC, & VA. North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia and to wholesalers in Maryland

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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