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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIIRecall closedF-0023-2015/FDA enforcement
Michael Foods, INC.·Food·Jul 8, 2014

Shell Eggs Packaged Under the Following Labels: (1) Abbotsford Farms Cage Free Pasteurized…

What you need to know

Class III

  • What happened

    Shell eggs contaminated with Pseudomonas fluorescens.

  • Health risk

    The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDANationwide (US)More food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameMichael Foods, INC.
Recalling firmMichael Foods, INC.Minnetonka, MN, United States
UPC / barcodes
10 014616 64010 710 014616 64010 610 746025 86990 750 758108 62234 510 075925 00032 600 093901 26545 6
Lot / date codes
  • (1) AbbotsFord Farms, Product No.: 14616-64000, Lot Nos.: 4143W, 4150W, 4157W, and 4171W. (2) AbbotsFord Farms, Product No.: 14616-64010, Lot No.: 4136W. (3) Papettis, Product No.: 46025-86990, Lot Nos.: 4131W-4144W, 41417W-4150W, 4153W-4157W, 4160W-4164W, 4168W-4172W, 4174W-4176W. (4) Glenview Farms, Product No.: 58108-62234, Lot Nos.: 4131W, 4139W, 4147W, 4153W, 4160W, 4167W, and 4174W. (5) Crystal Farms, Product No.: 75925-00032, Lot Nos.: 4135W, 4142W, 4149W, 4156W, 4163W, 4170W, and 4177W. (6) GFS, Product No.: 93901-26545, Lot Nos.: 4132W, 4140W, 4148W, 4154W, 4161W, 4168W, and 4175W.
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide distribution. No product was distributed to foreign, military, or government facilities.

United States

Quantity affected40, 966 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: October 22, 2014
FDA recall numberF-0023-2015

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Michael Foods, INC. initiated this food recall on July 8, 2014. The FDA enforcement report states: Shell eggs contaminated with Pseudomonas fluorescens. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide distribution. No product was distributed to foreign, military, or government facilities.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Shell eggs contaminated with Pseudomonas fluorescens.

Shell Eggs Packaged Under the Following Labels: (1) Abbotsford Farms Cage Free Pasteurized… was made or distributed by Michael Foods, INC. in Minnetonka, MN, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0023-2015, dated October 22, 2014.

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 safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

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 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

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

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 Shell Eggs Packaged Under the Following Labels: (1) Abbotsford Farms Cage Free Pasteurized… recall?

Michael Foods, INC. recalled Shell Eggs Packaged Under the Following Labels: (1) Abbotsford Farms Cage Free Pasteurized… in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-0023-2015. Shell eggs contaminated with Pseudomonas fluorescens.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Michael 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-0023-2015. 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.