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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1226-2019/FDA enforcement
Southern Specialties, INC·Food·Feb 19, 2019

Sugar Snap Peas 10 lb

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    A food contact surface at the firm's supplier facility tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Product packed on this table was shipped to Southern Specialties.

  • 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.

Recall closed · classified by the FDADistribution not listedMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameSouthern Specialties, INC
Recalling firmSouthern Specialties, INCPompano Beach, FL, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • 039 30368/039 70368 / 039 10368 / 039 10358 / 039 20358 / 037 30368
Distribution area

Domestic distribution only

United States

Quantity affected990 cases/10 lb per case
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 13, 2019
FDA recall numberF-1226-2019

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Southern Specialties, INC initiated this food recall on February 19, 2019. The FDA enforcement report states: A food contact surface at the firm's supplier facility tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Product packed on this table was shipped to Southern Specialties. The FDA report lists distribution as: Domestic distribution only.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: A food contact surface at the firm's supplier facility tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Product packed on this table was shipped to Southern Specialties.

Sugar Snap Peas 10 lb was made or distributed by Southern Specialties, INC in Pompano Beach, FL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1226-2019, dated March 13, 2019.

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 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 Sugar Snap Peas 10 lb recall?

Southern Specialties, INC recalled Sugar Snap Peas 10 lb in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1226-2019. A food contact surface at the firm's supplier facility tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Product packed on this table was shipped to Southern Specialties.

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 Southern Specialties, 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-1226-2019. 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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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.