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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-2278-2016/FDA enforcement
Conagra Foods INC·Food·May 5, 2016

Watts Brothers Farms Organic Mixed Vegetables

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Organic Mixed Vegetables are recalled due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. 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 FDAIN, AZ, CA, CO +17 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameConagra Foods INC
Recalling firmConagra Foods INCOmaha, NE, United States
UPC / barcodes
6 81241 05348 44 902130 36364 14 949486 32701 91 76180 01081 71 76180 01091 71 76180 02021 71 76180 02111 71 76180 02261 71 76180 03041 71 76180 03051 71 76180 03231 71 76180 06291 7
Lot / date codes
  • Additional codes recalled on 7/28/16 Best Before 01/08/17 6180 01 08 17 HH:MM Best Before 01/09/17 6180 01 09 17 HH:MM Best Before 02/02/17 6180 02 02 17 HH:MM Best Before 02/11/17 6180 02 11 17 HH:MM Best Before 02/26/17 6180 02 26 17 HH:MM Best Before 03/04/17 6180 03 04 17 HH:MM Best Before 03/05/17 6180 03 05 17 HH:MM Best Before 03/23/17 6180 03 23 17 HH:MM Best Before 06/29/17 6180 06 29 17 HH:MM Best Before 06/30/17 6180 06 30 17 HH:MM Best Before 07/23/17 6180 07 23 17 HH:MM Best Before 07/24/17 6180 07 24 17 HH:MM Best Before 08/10/17 6180 08 10 17 HH:MM Best Before 08/31/17 6180 08 31 17 HH:MM Best Before 09/04/17 6180 09 04 17 HH:MM Best Before 09/23/17 6180 09 23 17 HH:MM Best Before 09/24/17 6180 09 24 17 HH:MM Best Before 09/25/17 6180 09 25 17 HH:MM Best Before 10/01/17 6180 10 01 17 HH:MM Best Before 10/02/17 6180 10 02 17 HH:MM Best Before 10/14/17 6180 10 14 17 HH:MM Best Before 12/09/17 6180 12 09 17 HH:MM Best Before 12/10/17 6180 12 10 17 HH:MM Best Before 01/13/18 6180 01 13 18 HH:MM Best Before 01/15/18 6180 01 15 18 HH:MM Best Before 02/03/18 6180 02 03 18 HH:MM ******************************************************************** Best Before 09/30/16 6180 09 30 16 HH:MM Best Before 10/01/16 6180 10 01 16 HH:MM Best Before 10/16/16 6180 10 16 16 HH:MM Best Before 12/03/16 6180 12 03 16 HH:MM Best Before 12/11/16 6180 12 11 16 HH:MM Best Before 12/12/16 6180 12 12 16 HH:MM Best Before 12/16/16 6180 12 16 16 HH:MM Best Before 12/17/16 6180 12 17 16 HH:MM Best Before 01/20/17 6180 01 20 17 HH:MM Best Before 01/21/17 6180 01 21 17 HH:MM Best Before 02/03/17 6180 02 03 17 HH:MM Best Before 02/12/17 6180 02 12 17 HH:MM Best Before 02/26/17 6180 02 26 17 HH:MM Best Before 03/31/17 6180 03 31 17 HH:MM Best Before 04/17/17 6180 04 17 17 HH:MM Best Before 04/24/17 6180 04 24 17 HH:MM Best Before 04/25/17 6180 04 25 17 HH:MM Best Before 05/08/17 6180 05 08 17 HH:MM Best Before 05/12/17 6180 05 12 17 HH:MM Best Before 05/26/17 6180 05 26 17 HH:MM Best Before 05/27/17 6180 05 27 17 HH:MM Best Before 08/07/17 6180 08 07 17 HH:MM Best Before 08/27/17 6180 08 27 17 HH:MM Best Before 08/28/17 6180 08 28 17 HH:MM Best Before 09/01/17 6180 09 01 17 HH:MM Best Before 10/22/17 6180 10 22 17 HH:MM Best Before 10/23/17 6180 10 23 17 HH:MM Best Before 10/24/17 6180 10 24 17 HH:MM Best Before 10/25/17 6180 10 25 17 HH:MM Best Before 10/26/17 6180 10 26 17 HH:MM Best Before 01/14/18 6180 01 14 18 HH:MM Best Before 01/23/18 6180 01 23 18 HH:MM Best Before 01/24/18 6180 01 24 18 HH:MM Best Before 01/25/18 6180 01 25 18 HH:MM Best Before 02/09/18 6180 02 09 18 HH:MM Best Before 02/10/18 6180 02 10 18 HH:MM Best Before 02/26/18 6180 02 26 18 HH:MM Best Before 03/12/18 6180 03 12 18 HH:MM Best Before 03/30/18 6180 03 30 18 HH:MM Best Before 03/31/18 6180 03 31 18 HH:MM Best Before 04/05/18 6180 04 05 18 HH:MM Best Before 04/06/18 6180 04 06 18 HH:MM Best Before 04/13/18 6180 04 13 18 HH:MM Best Before 04/22/18 6180 04 22 18 HH:MM *****Foodservice codes***************************** Produced after May 1, 2014 best before date after April 26, 2016 *****NICHIREI codes*********** 2017.1.1/KH4 2017.1.2/KH4 2017.5.18/KH4 2016.12.29/KH4 2017.2.13/KH4 2017.2.14/KH4 expanded code: 2017.5.19/KH4
Distribution area
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distributed in AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, IA, ID, IL, LA, MD, MN, NJ, NV, OH, OK, PA, TX, UT, VA, and WI and in the following countries: Canada, Columbia, Japan, and Panama.

United States, Canada, Japan

Quantity affected7, 543, 480 lbs. - expanded recall 2, 962, 179 lbs.
Recall initiationFDA report date: September 21, 2016
FDA recall numberF-2278-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Conagra Foods INC initiated this food recall on May 5, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: Organic Mixed Vegetables are recalled due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA report lists distribution as: distributed in AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, IA, ID, IL, LA, MD, MN, NJ, NV, OH, OK, PA, TX, UT, VA, and WI and in the following countries: Canada, Columbia, Japan, and Panama.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Organic Mixed Vegetables are recalled due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Watts Brothers Farms Organic Mixed Vegetables was made or distributed by Conagra Foods INC in Omaha, NE, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2278-2016, dated September 21, 2016.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a hardy bacteria that can grow at refrigerator temperatures and cause severe illness in vulnerable groups.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 Watts Brothers Farms Organic Mixed Vegetables recall?

Conagra Foods INC recalled Watts Brothers Farms Organic Mixed Vegetables in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-2278-2016. Organic Mixed Vegetables are recalled due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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 Conagra Foods INC 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-2278-2016. 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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