RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1302-2019/FDA enforcement

Mediterranean Brands Callaloo Greens, Product 6017

What you need to know

Class II
  • What happened

    Callaloo Greens are being recalled due to potential contamination with foreign material (plastic).

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or irritate and injure the digestive tract.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAMAMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameAmerican Pasteurization Company, LLC
Recalling firmAmerican Pasteurization Company, LLCMilwaukee, WI, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Lot 080, Use by date 3/21/2020
Distribution area
MA

MA

United States

Quantity affected119 cases (1785 lbs.)
Recall initiationFDA report date: May 1, 2019
FDA recall numberF-1302-2019

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

American Pasteurization Company, LLC initiated this food recall on April 9, 2019. The FDA enforcement report states: Callaloo Greens are being recalled due to potential contamination with foreign material (plastic). The FDA report lists distribution as: MA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Callaloo Greens are being recalled due to potential contamination with foreign material (plastic).

Mediterranean Brands Callaloo Greens, Product 6017 was made or distributed by American Pasteurization Company, LLC in Milwaukee, WI, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1302-2019, dated May 1, 2019.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or irritate and injure the digestive tract.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Plastic contamination

Possible health effects

Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or cause irritation or injury to the mouth and digestive tract.

Higher-risk groups

Young children and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product and do not taste or chew it to check for fragments.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed plastic or has breathing difficulty, severe pain or persistent vomiting.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Mediterranean Brands Callaloo Greens, Product 6017 recall?

American Pasteurization Company, LLC recalled Mediterranean Brands Callaloo Greens, Product 6017 in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1302-2019. Callaloo Greens are being recalled due to potential contamination with foreign material (plastic).

What injuries or health effects are linked to plastic contamination?

Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or cause irritation or injury to the mouth and digestive tract.

Who is most at risk from Plastic contamination?

Young children and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop eating or using the product and do not taste or chew it to check for fragments. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed plastic or has breathing difficulty, severe pain or persistent vomiting. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

How do I get a refund from American Pasteurization Company, LLC?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-1302-2019 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the American Pasteurization Company, LLC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1302-2019. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.