FDA Food recall · Reported August 15, 2012
River Ranch brand Chopped Iceberg, 4 x 5 lb bag, UPC: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and polypropylene/polyethylene (retail). Refrigerate and consume within Best By date. Product is processed and packaged by River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC
River Ranch was notified that two separate samples of products pulled by the FDA which were produced by River Ranch, tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC recalled River Ranch brand Chopped Iceberg, 4 x 5 lb bag, UPC: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagge… - a critical-severity action.
River Ranch brand Chopped Iceberg, 4 x 5 lb bag, UPC: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagge… was recalled by River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC in August 15, 2012. Reason: River Ranch was notified that two separate samples of products pulled by the FDA which were produced by River…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1599-2012 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-River Ranch was notified that two separate samples of products pulled by the FDA which were produced by River….
- Critical
- severity level
- Class I
- classification
- August 15, 2012
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1599-2012 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Food action (record #F-1599-2012) was formally reported on August 15, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 18, 2012. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Salinas, CA. The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts.
The documented reason for this recall is: River Ranch was notified that two separate samples of products pulled by the FDA which were produced by River Ranch, tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Products were released for distribution in US and Canada.. Distribution scope 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 - 25,416 food recalls on record
Of 88,001 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,020 are high severity, 64,468 moderate, and 4,513 low. A further 16,157 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Product description
River Ranch brand Chopped Iceberg, 4 x 5 lb bag, UPC: n/a; Product is a salad item; bagged in clear polyethylene film (foodservice) and polypropylene/polyethylene (retail). Refrigerate and consume within Best By date. Product is processed and packaged by River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC
Reason for recall
River Ranch was notified that two separate samples of products pulled by the FDA which were produced by River Ranch, tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-1599-2012 |
| Date reported | August 15, 2012 |
| Date initiated | May 18, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC |
| Firm location | Salinas, CA |
| Affected scope | Not disclosed |
| Distribution | Products were released for distribution in US and Canada. |
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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- This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next
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