CriticalClass ITerminated

FDA Food recall · Reported September 21, 2016

Frozen mixed vegetables labeled as: 1. p$$t(TM) Mixed Vegetables, NET WT 16 OZ (1 LB) 453g, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OH 45202, UPC 1111082605 BEST IF USED BY: Jan 2016 through Oct 2017; with Mfg Code ### # K # # 2. Pictsweet(R) Mixed Vegetable Family Size, NET WT. 24 OZ., 1 LB. 8 OZ. (680g), UPC 7056095011 BEST IF USED BY: Jul 22 2016, Aug 13 2016, Aug 17 2016, Sep 10 2016, Sep 11 2016, Sep 19 2016, Sep 26 2016, Oct 8 2016, Oct 9 2016, Oct 20 2016, Oct 21 2016, Oct 29 201

Possible Listeria Monocytogenes contamination in bulk vegetables supplied by CRF Frozen Foods, LLC used in manufacturing several Pictsweet products.

Recall #: F-2227-2016
Affected scope: 871,952 Cases Total
Initiated: May 6, 2016

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The Pictsweet Company recalled Frozen mixed vegetables labeled as: 1. p$$t(TM) Mixed Vegetables, NET WT 16 OZ (1 LB) 45… - a critical-severity action.

Frozen mixed vegetables labeled as: 1. p$$t(TM) Mixed Vegetables, NET WT 16 OZ (1 LB) 45… was recalled by The Pictsweet Company in September 21, 2016. Reason: Possible Listeria Monocytogenes contamination in bulk vegetables supplied by CRF Frozen Foods, LLC used in ma…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-2227-2016 with the FDA Food before acting.

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The recall

The Pictsweet Company issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-Possible Listeria Monocytogenes contamination in bulk vegetables supplied by CRF Frozen Foods, LLC used in ma….

Critical
severity level: Class I
classification: September 21, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-2227-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-2227-2016) was formally reported on September 21, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 6, 2016. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. The Pictsweet Company is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Bells, TN. Federal records list the affected scope as 871,952 Cases Total.

The documented reason for this recall is: Possible Listeria Monocytogenes contamination in bulk vegetables supplied by CRF Frozen Foods, LLC used in manufacturing several Pictsweet products. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide. 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, 2 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 recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.

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Severity

Critical

Affected scope

871,952 Cases Total

Related Recalls

2 from same agency

Product description

Frozen mixed vegetables labeled as: 1. p$$t(TM) Mixed Vegetables, NET WT 16 OZ (1 LB) 453g, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OH 45202, UPC 1111082605 BEST IF USED BY: Jan 2016 through Oct 2017; with Mfg Code ### # K # # 2. Pictsweet(R) Mixed Vegetable Family Size, NET WT. 24 OZ., 1 LB. 8 OZ. (680g), UPC 7056095011 BEST IF USED BY: Jul 22 2016, Aug 13 2016, Aug 17 2016, Sep 10 2016, Sep 11 2016, Sep 19 2016, Sep 26 2016, Oct 8 2016, Oct 9 2016, Oct 20 2016, Oct 21 2016, Oct 29 2016, Nov 7 2016, Nov 8 2016, Nov 18 2016, Nov 19 2016, Dec 8 2016, Dec 9 2016, Jan 4 2017, Jan 5 2017, Jan 12 2017, Jan 13 2017, Jan 21 2017, Jan 27 2017, Jan 28 2017, Feb 25 2017, Feb 26 2017, Nov 10 2017, Nov 17 2017, Jan 5 2018, Jan 12 2018, Mar 3 2018; with Mfg Code ### # K # # 3. Pictsweet(R) Mixed Vegetable Family Size, NET WT. 28 OZ., 1 LB. 12 OZ. (794g), UPC 7056095077 BEST IF USED BY: Jul 14 2016, Jul 30 2016, Aug 6 2016, Sep 5 2016, Sep 7 2016, Sep 8 2016, Sep 10 2016, Sep 16 2016, Sep 26 2016, Sep 27 2016, Oct 7 2016, Oct 12 2016, Oct 13 2016, Oct 21 2016, Nov 4 2016, Nov 6 2016, Nov 7 2016, Nov 23 2016, Dec 6 2016, Dec 7 2016, Dec 15 2016, Jan 4 2017, Jan 5 2017, Jan 7 2017, Jan 29 2017, Feb 5 2017, Feb 6 2017, Feb 23 2017, Feb 24 2017, Feb 25 2017; with Mfg Code ### # K # # 4. Pictsweet(R) Mixed Vegetables, NET WT 12 OZ. (340g), DISTRIBUTED BY THE PICTSWEET COMPANY, BELLS, TN 38305, UPC 7056095088 BEST IF USED BY: Aug 4 2016, Aug 6 2016, Sep 10 2016, Sep 16 2016, Oct 15 2016, Oct 16 2016, Nov 3 2016, Dec 5 2016, Dec 26 2016, Feb 19 2017, Feb 20 2017, Mar 22 2017, Mar 23 2017, Nov 4 2017, Nov 16 2017, Mar 12 2018, Mar 17 2018; with Mfg Code ### # K # #

Reason for recall

Possible Listeria Monocytogenes contamination in bulk vegetables supplied by CRF Frozen Foods, LLC used in manufacturing several Pictsweet products.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Critical (Class I)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	F-2227-2016
Date reported	September 21, 2016
Date initiated	May 6, 2016
Recalling firm	The Pictsweet Company
Firm location	Bells, TN
Affected scope	871,952 Cases Total
Distribution	Nationwide

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

Possible Listeria Monocytogenes contamination in bulk vegetables supplied by CRF Frozen Foods, LLC used in manufacturing several Pictsweet products.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Food on September 21, 2016. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-2227-2016.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Nationwide.

How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼

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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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