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FDA Food recall · Reported November 24, 2021

Sliced Pickled Beets, Net Wt 16oz. (1lb) 454g, packaged under the following brands: 1. Aunt Nellie's, UPC 44300-05463, Distributed by Seneca Foods Corp, Marion, NY 14505-0997 2. Happy Harvest, Dist & Sold Exclusively by: Aldi, Batavia, IL 60510

Lack of acidulant.

Recall #
F-0166-2022
Affected scope
15,074 cases (12 jars per case)
Initiated
October 29, 2021
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Seneca Foods Corporation recalled Sliced Pickled Beets, Net Wt 16oz. (1lb) 454g, packaged under the following brands: 1.… - a moderate-severity action.

Sliced Pickled Beets, Net Wt 16oz. (1lb) 454g, packaged under the following brands: 1.… was recalled by Seneca Foods Corporation in November 24, 2021. Reason: Lack of acidulant.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0166-2022 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Seneca Foods Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Lack of acidulant..

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
November 24, 2021
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0166-2022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Food recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 25,457 food recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Sliced Pickled Beets, Net Wt 16oz. (1lb) 454g, packaged under the following brands: 1. Aunt Nellie's, UPC 44300-05463, Distributed by Seneca Foods Corp, Marion, NY 14505-0997 2. Happy Harvest, Dist & Sold Exclusively by: Aldi, Batavia, IL 60510

Reason for recall

Lack of acidulant.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0166-2022
Date reported November 24, 2021
Date initiated October 29, 2021
Recalling firm Seneca Foods Corporation
Firm location Janesville, WI
Affected scope 15,074 cases (12 jars per case)
Distribution AL, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX, VA, WI

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Sliced Pickled Beets, Net Wt 16oz. (1lb) 454g, packaged under the following brands: 1. Aunt Nellie's, UPC 44300-05463, Distributed by Seneca Foods Corp, Marion, NY 14505-0997 2. Happy Harvest, Dist & Sold Exclusively by: Aldi, Batavia, IL 60510. Recalled by Seneca Foods Corporation. Units affected: 15,074 cases (12 jars per case).
Why was this product recalled?
Lack of acidulant.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on November 24, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0166-2022.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: AL, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX, VA, WI.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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