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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1806-2022/FDA enforcement
Lamb Weston Sales·Food·Aug 19, 2022

Item GV020, Great Value Shredded Hash Browns, 4 Lbs

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

  • 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.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameLamb Weston Sales
Recalling firmLamb Weston SalesKennewick, WA, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 78742 15557 9
Lot / date codes
  • Lot Codes: 6180012524 6180012624 6180012724 6180031424
Distribution area
Nationwide

Firm distributed products nationwide including Guam and foreign consignees are in Aruba, Bahrain, Bermuda, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Panama, Singapore, and Taiwan.

United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, China

Quantity affected7, 377 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: October 5, 2022
FDA recall numberF-1806-2022

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Lamb Weston Sales initiated this food recall on August 19, 2022. The FDA enforcement report states: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA report lists distribution as: Firm distributed products nationwide including Guam and foreign consignees are in Aruba, Bahrain, Bermuda, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Panama, Singapore, and Taiwan.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Item GV020, Great Value Shredded Hash Browns, 4 Lbs was made or distributed by Lamb Weston Sales in Kennewick, WA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1806-2022, dated October 5, 2022.

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 Item GV020, Great Value Shredded Hash Browns, 4 Lbs recall?

Lamb Weston Sales recalled Item GV020, Great Value Shredded Hash Browns, 4 Lbs in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1806-2022. 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 Lamb Weston Sales 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-1806-2022. 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.