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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0569-2020/FDA enforcement
Knotts Fine Foods INC·Food·Dec 20, 2019

5lb Plastic Bucket of Tuna Salad Sold as 2 - 5lb Buckets Per Case

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Almark Foods issued recall for possible Listeria monocytogenes in eggs, which is an ingredient used in the production of egg salad.

  • 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 FDAMS, TNMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameKnotts Fine Foods INC
Recalling firmKnotts Fine Foods INCParis, TN, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Batch Number(s) 010220, 011920, 012520 Product Number 40004 Best By dates: 01/02/20, 01/19/20, 01/25/20
Distribution area
MSTN

Product was delivered to MS and TN

United States

Quantity affected15 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: February 5, 2020
FDA recall numberF-0569-2020

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Knotts Fine Foods INC initiated this food recall on December 20, 2019. The FDA enforcement report states: Almark Foods issued recall for possible Listeria monocytogenes in eggs, which is an ingredient used in the production of egg salad. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was delivered to MS and TN.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Almark Foods issued recall for possible Listeria monocytogenes in eggs, which is an ingredient used in the production of egg salad.

5lb Plastic Bucket of Tuna Salad Sold as 2 - 5lb Buckets Per Case was made or distributed by Knotts Fine Foods INC in Paris, TN, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0569-2020, dated February 5, 2020.

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 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 5lb Plastic Bucket of Tuna Salad Sold as 2 - 5lb Buckets Per Case recall?

Knotts Fine Foods INC recalled 5lb Plastic Bucket of Tuna Salad Sold as 2 - 5lb Buckets Per Case in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0569-2020. Almark Foods issued recall for possible Listeria monocytogenes in eggs, which is an ingredient used in the production of egg salad.

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 Knotts Fine 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-0569-2020. 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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Official source

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