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Southeast Processing recalls Yellow Squash sold as Bulk: listeria risk

October 5, 2022 · Southeast Processing Class I

Class IFDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Reason for the recallFinished product samples of half moon sliced yellow squash reported positive for Listeria monocytogenes from third party laboratory.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Southeast Processing
Location
Forest Park, GA
Reported by FDA
October 5, 2022
Recall started
July 6, 2022
Risk class
Class I
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
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.

  • Yellow Squash sold as Bulk, Diced, Half Moon Sliced, Julienne and Planks (Product codes 168-173)
    Quantity: 910lbs
    Codes: ..175 06/24/2022/07/02/2022, ..177 06/26/2022/07/04/2022, ..178 06/27/2022/07/05/2022, ..179 06/28/2022/07/06/2022, ..180 06/29/2022/07/07/2022, ..181 06/30/2022/07/08/2022, ..182 07/01/2022/07/09/2022, ..186 07/05/2022/07/13/2022, ..187 07/06/2022/07/14/2022, ..188 07/07/2022/07/15/2022, ..189 07/08/2022/07/16/2022 & ..191 07/11/2022/07/19/2022

Where it was distributed

Product was shipped to GA & SC.

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?

Southeast Processing recalled 1 product, including Yellow Squash sold as Bulk, Diced, Half Moon Sliced, Julienne and Planks (Product codes 168-173).

Why was it recalled?

Finished product samples of half moon sliced yellow squash reported positive for Listeria monocytogenes from third party laboratory.

What does Class I mean?

FDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Where was it sold or shipped?

Product was shipped to GA & SC.

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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