RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-2123-2012/FDA enforcement

Eat Smart Broccoli & Cauliflower, 9x12oz

What you need to know

Class II
  • What happened

    Apio Inc. is recalling brussel sprouts, broccoli-cauliflower, and snap peas because they may contain foreign material contamination of small plastic shavings from a single…

  • 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.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameApio, INC. Dba Apio Fresh LLC
Recalling firmApio, INC. Dba Apio Fresh LLCGuadalupe, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
7 09351 00026 3
Lot / date codes
  • UPC 7 09351 00026 3. Lot # 5873991.
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide in the US and worldwide to Mexico, Canada.

United States, Canada, Mexico

Quantity affected22 units
Recall initiationFDA report date: September 12, 2012
FDA recall numberF-2123-2012

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Apio, INC. Dba Apio Fresh LLC initiated this food recall on July 27, 2012. The FDA enforcement report states: Apio Inc. is recalling brussel sprouts, broccoli-cauliflower, and snap peas because they may contain foreign material contamination of small plastic shavings from a single production line. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide in the US and worldwide to Mexico, Canada.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Apio Inc. is recalling brussel sprouts, broccoli-cauliflower, and snap peas because they may contain foreign material contamination of small plastic shavings from a single production line.

Eat Smart Broccoli & Cauliflower, 9x12oz was made or distributed by Apio, INC. Dba Apio Fresh LLC in Guadalupe, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2123-2012, dated September 12, 2012.

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 UPC and lot code 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 Eat Smart Broccoli & Cauliflower, 9x12oz recall?

Apio, INC. Dba Apio Fresh LLC recalled Eat Smart Broccoli & Cauliflower, 9x12oz in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-2123-2012. Apio Inc. is recalling brussel sprouts, broccoli-cauliflower, and snap peas because they may contain foreign material contamination of small plastic shavings from a single…

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 Apio, INC. Dba Apio Fresh 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-2123-2012 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the Apio, INC. Dba Apio Fresh 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-2123-2012. 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.