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Class I, DangerousF-2613-2016

potato/whole peeled, Label states "Joe's Pride" and bears the address 9705 I Street, Omaha, NE 68127. Product is packaged in poly bags inside cardboard boxes. All products have a best by date of 12 days after the production date.

Recalled by Greenberg Fruit CO on Jul 15, 2016

Reviewed by FoodRecallWatch Editorial Team · Updated

Recall Summary

Greenberg Fruit CO recalled potato/whole peeled, Label states "Joe's Pride" and bears the address 9705 I Street, Omaha, NE 68127. 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 Jul 15, 2016.

The recall was triggered by possible Listeria contamination: "Routine environmental test samples were positive for Listeria monocytogenes on two processing machines." Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures and is especially dangerous for pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "Affected product was distributed to foodservice establishments in Omaha, Lincoln, and Bellevue, NE only." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Omaha, NE. The recall covers 58 cases (20 pounds each) of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Oct 12, 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

Routine environmental test samples were positive for Listeria monocytogenes on two processing machines.

Product Description

potato/whole peeled, Label states "Joe's Pride" and bears the address 9705 I Street, Omaha, NE 68127. Product is packaged in poly bags inside cardboard boxes. All products have a best by date of 12 days after the production date.

Distribution

Affected product was distributed to foodservice establishments in Omaha, Lincoln, and Bellevue, NE only.

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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States affected: Indiana, Nebraska

Terms Explained

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