Gold Coast Packing Broccoli Florets; packed in the following configurations: 12 x 2 lb - Product code 508215 - Costco Canada; 1 x 40 lb.- Product code 504405 4 x 3 lb. - Product Codes 503401; 503409 4 x 3 lb. pizza cut -Product Code 503405 4 x 3 lb. - Mini florets - Product code 503412 2 x 5 lb. - Asian cut -Product code 505200; Distributed by Gold Coast Packing Co., Santa Maria, CA 93454
Recalled by Fresh Venture Foods, LLC on Aug 2, 2017
Recall Summary
Fresh Venture Foods, LLC recalled Gold Coast Packing Broccoli Florets in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Aug 2, 2017.
The FDA-published reason for this recall is: "Firm test results found potential E-coli contamination in Broccoli Florets"
The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "California, Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina and Canada." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Santa Maria, CA. The recall covers 1204 total cases of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Aug 30, 2017), 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
Firm test results found potential E-coli contamination in Broccoli Florets
Product Description
Gold Coast Packing Broccoli Florets; packed in the following configurations: 12 x 2 lb - Product code 508215 - Costco Canada; 1 x 40 lb.- Product code 504405 4 x 3 lb. - Product Codes 503401; 503409 4 x 3 lb. pizza cut -Product Code 503405 4 x 3 lb. - Mini florets - Product code 503412 2 x 5 lb. - Asian cut -Product code 505200; Distributed by Gold Coast Packing Co., Santa Maria, CA 93454
Distribution
California, Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina and Canada
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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