Fresh from the Start Red B Potatoes, 3lb mesh bag, UPC 33383 51003

The firm received positive Environmental sampling results for Listeria monocytogenes.

Recall #: F-1538-2020
Affected scope: 8,262 bags
Initiated: August 7, 2020

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Freshouse Produce recalled Fresh from the Start Red B Potatoes, 3lb mesh bag, UPC 33383 51003 - a low-severity action.

Fresh from the Start Red B Potatoes, 3lb mesh bag, UPC 33383 51003 was recalled by Freshouse Produce in September 30, 2020. Reason: The firm received positive Environmental sampling results for Listeria monocytogenes.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1538-2020 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Freshouse Produce issued this low-severity FDA Food recall-The firm received positive Environmental sampling results for Listeria monocytogenes..

Low
severity level: Class III
classification: September 30, 2020
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1538-2020 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.

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 low severity.

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

Product description

Fresh from the Start Red B Potatoes, 3lb mesh bag, UPC 33383 51003

Reason for recall

The firm received positive Environmental sampling results for Listeria monocytogenes.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Low (Class III)
Status	Ongoing
Recall number	F-1538-2020
Date reported	September 30, 2020
Date initiated	August 7, 2020
Recalling firm	Freshouse Produce
Firm location	Salisbury, NC
Affected scope	8,262 bags
Distribution	Product was shipped to the following states: MD, NC, PA, SC, & VA. North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia and to wholesalers in Maryland

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? ▼

Fresh from the Start Red B Potatoes, 3lb mesh bag, UPC 33383 51003. Recalled by Freshouse Produce. Units affected: 8,262 bags.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The firm received positive Environmental sampling results for Listeria monocytogenes.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Food on September 30, 2020. Severity: Low. Recall number: F-1538-2020.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: 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 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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