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Class I, DangerousF-1805-2016

Organic Butternut Squash, Brand Columbia River Organics, Net Wt 10 oz, UPC 5711000141 Organic Butternut Squash, Brand Organic by Nature, Net Wt 16 oz, UPC 4635800075 Organic Butternut Squash, Brand Organic by Nature, Net Wt 2 kg, UPC 4635800067 Butternut Squash, Brand O Organic, Net Wt 10 oz, UPC 7989340281 Organic Diced Butternut Squash, Brand Wild Oats, Net Wt 10 oz, UPC 4873700710

Recalled by Crf Frozen Foods, LLC on May 2, 2016

Reviewed by FoodRecallWatch Editorial Team · Updated

Recall Summary

Crf Frozen Foods, LLC recalled Organic Butternut Squash, Brand Columbia River Organics, Net Wt 10 oz, UPC 5711000141 in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on May 2, 2016.

The recall was triggered by possible Listeria contamination: "Butternut Squash are recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes." Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures and is especially dangerous for pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.

Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "US nationwide and in Canada & Japan," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Pasco, WA. The recall covers 727,463 lbs of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Aug 3, 2016), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.

Reason for Recall

Butternut Squash are recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Product Description

Organic Butternut Squash, Brand Columbia River Organics, Net Wt 10 oz, UPC 5711000141 Organic Butternut Squash, Brand Organic by Nature, Net Wt 16 oz, UPC 4635800075 Organic Butternut Squash, Brand Organic by Nature, Net Wt 2 kg, UPC 4635800067 Butternut Squash, Brand O Organic, Net Wt 10 oz, UPC 7989340281 Organic Diced Butternut Squash, Brand Wild Oats, Net Wt 10 oz, UPC 4873700710

Distribution

US nationwide and in Canada & Japan.

What Should You Do?

  • 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
  • 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
  • 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
  • 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.

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Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.