Avocados Simmons in white cardboard flats with black lettering "FLORIDA AVOCADO US COMB" 10 count

FDA sample found the product contaminated with traces of Salmonella.

Recall #: F-2408-2014
Affected scope: 226 flats / 10 avocados
Initiated: July 24, 2014

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

Homestead Pole Bean Cooperative, Inc. recalled Avocados Simmons in white cardboard flats with black lettering "FLORIDA AVOCADO US COMB" … - a critical-severity action.

Avocados Simmons in white cardboard flats with black lettering "FLORIDA AVOCADO US COMB" … was recalled by Homestead Pole Bean Cooperative, Inc. in September 10, 2014. Reason: FDA sample found the product contaminated with traces of Salmonella.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-2408-2014 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Homestead Pole Bean Cooperative, Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-FDA sample found the product contaminated with traces of Salmonella..

Critical
severity level: Class I
classification: September 10, 2014
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-2408-2014 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 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

Avocados Simmons in white cardboard flats with black lettering "FLORIDA AVOCADO US COMB" 10 count

Reason for recall

FDA sample found the product contaminated with traces of Salmonella.

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-2408-2014
Date reported	September 10, 2014
Date initiated	July 24, 2014
Recalling firm	Homestead Pole Bean Cooperative, Inc.
Firm location	Homestead, FL
Affected scope	226 flats / 10 avocados
Distribution	PA and GA

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? ▼

Avocados Simmons in white cardboard flats with black lettering "FLORIDA AVOCADO US COMB" 10 count. Recalled by Homestead Pole Bean Cooperative, Inc.. Units affected: 226 flats / 10 avocados.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

FDA sample found the product contaminated with traces of Salmonella.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Food on September 10, 2014. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-2408-2014.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: PA and GA.

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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