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ACTIVE RECALL — CLASS IIIActive recallF-1538-2020/FDA enforcement
Freshouse Produce·Food·Aug 7, 2020

Fresh from the Start Red B Potatoes, 3lb Mesh Bag

What you need to know

Class III

  • What happened

    The firm received positive Environmental sampling results for Listeria monocytogenes.

  • Health risk

    The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. 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.

Active recall · classified by the FDAMD, NC, PA, SC +2 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameFreshouse Produce
Recalling firmFreshouse ProduceSalisbury, NC, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Trace #: 174575, 174403 & 174595. Bulk boxes Shipper Reference Numbers: 1187098, 320873, 320992 & 2182424.
Distribution area
MDNCPASCVAIN

Product was shipped to the following states: MD, NC, PA, SC, & VA. North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia and to wholesalers in Maryland

United States

Quantity affected8, 262 bags
Recall initiationFDA report date: September 30, 2020
FDA recall numberF-1538-2020

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Freshouse Produce initiated this food recall on August 7, 2020. The FDA enforcement report states: The firm received positive Environmental sampling results for Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was shipped to the following states: MD, NC, PA, SC, & VA. North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia and to wholesalers in Maryland.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The firm received positive Environmental sampling results for Listeria monocytogenes.

Fresh from the Start Red B Potatoes, 3lb Mesh Bag was made or distributed by Freshouse Produce in Salisbury, NC, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1538-2020, dated September 30, 2020.

Why this is a Class III recall

Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. In this recall, a hardy bacteria that can grow at refrigerator temperatures and cause severe illness in vulnerable groups.

FDA definition

The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations.

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

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 Fresh from the Start Red B Potatoes, 3lb Mesh Bag recall?

Freshouse Produce recalled Fresh from the Start Red B Potatoes, 3lb Mesh Bag in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-1538-2020. The firm received positive Environmental sampling results for 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 Freshouse Produce recall still active?

Yes. As of the latest FDA enforcement report, this recall is listed as ongoing. Check the official source record for the most current status before making a decision.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1538-2020. 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.