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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-2389-2016/FDA enforcement
Cambridge Farms of Hanover LLC D·Food·Aug 18, 2016

Better Value Mix Vegetables, Federated Group, Inc./arlington Heights, Il 60005-1096

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Firm was notified by North Carolina Dept. of Agriculture that a sample of Better Valu Cut Corn was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Firm initiated a recall based on…

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A hardy bacteria that can grow at refrigerator temperatures and cause severe illness in vulnerable groups.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

Recall closed · classified by the FDACT, FL, MA, MD +2 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameCambridge Farms of Hanover LLC D
Recalling firmCambridge Farms of Hanover LLC DLancaster, PA, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 07980 12456 40 07145 22033 30 07145 22033 20 07329 60708 60 07329 63048 30 07329 60720 30 08685 40174 6
Lot / date codes
  • 007980124564 12/14 Better Value Mix Vegetables; 007145220333 12/32 Morning Fresh Farms Mix Vegetables; 007145220332 12/16 Morning Fresh Farms Mix Vegetables; 007329607086 12/16 Key Foods Mixed Vegetables; 007329630483 12/12 Key Foods Steamed Mixed Vegetable; 007329607203 12/16 Key Foods Mix Vegetables
  • 008685401746 12/16 Laura Lynn Mixed Vegetables 5 Way; With Best By date ranges: 04/12/18 thru 06/17/18.
Distribution area
CTFLMAMDNCPA

CT, FL, MA, MD, NC, PA

United States

Quantity affected3051 cs, 12 units/case
Recall initiationFDA report date: September 28, 2016
FDA recall numberF-2389-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Cambridge Farms of Hanover LLC D initiated this food recall on August 18, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: Firm was notified by North Carolina Dept. of Agriculture that a sample of Better Valu Cut Corn was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Firm initiated a recall based on the sample results. The FDA report lists distribution as: CT, FL, MA, MD, NC, PA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Firm was notified by North Carolina Dept. of Agriculture that a sample of Better Valu Cut Corn was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Firm initiated a recall based on the sample results.

Better Value Mix Vegetables, Federated Group, Inc./arlington Heights, Il 60005-1096 was made or distributed by Cambridge Farms of Hanover LLC D in Lancaster, PA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2389-2016, dated September 28, 2016.

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, a hardy bacteria that can grow at refrigerator temperatures and cause severe illness in vulnerable groups.

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

Listeria monocytogenes

Symptoms to watch for

Fever, muscle aches, nausea and diarrhea may occur. Severe infection can cause headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or convulsions.

When symptoms may appear

Symptoms can begin within a few days, but can take up to several weeks to appear.

Higher-risk groups

Pregnant people, newborns, adults over 65 and immunocompromised people are at the highest risk of severe illness.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.

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 Better Value Mix Vegetables, Federated Group, Inc./arlington Heights, Il 60005-1096 recall?

Cambridge Farms of Hanover LLC D recalled Better Value Mix Vegetables, Federated Group, Inc./arlington Heights, Il 60005-1096 in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-2389-2016. Firm was notified by North Carolina Dept. of Agriculture that a sample of Better Valu Cut Corn was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Firm initiated a recall based on…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Is the Cambridge Farms of Hanover LLC D 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-2389-2016. 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.