The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat entrees due to the products containing FDA-regulated ingredients that have been recalled by Mann’s Packing Co. due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. FSIS is issuing this public health alert out of the utmost of caution to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be consumed.

The following products have been identified as containing products involved in the FDA recall:

  • 12-oz. sealed plastic trays containing “CRAZY FRESH Quick & Easy Broccoli Cheddar with Bacon” with sell by dates of 10/13/19 – 11/08/19 represented on the label.
  • 12-oz. sealed plastic trays containing “KOWALSKI’S Quick & Easy Broccoli Cheddar with Bacon” with sell by dates of 10/13/19 – 11/08/19 represented on the label.
  • 12-oz. sealed plastic trays containing “quick & easy Meals Quick & Easy Broccoli Cheddar with Bacon” with sell by dates of 10/13/19 – 11/08/19 represented on the label.
  • 8-oz. clear plastic clamshell packages containing “BUTTER CHICKEN amazon go Butter Chicken with Turmeric Rice” with best by dates through November 6, 2019 represented on the label.
  • 05-oz. plastic clamshell packages containing “BROCCOLI CRUNCH POWER BOWL amazon go BROCCOLI CRUNCH POWER BOWL WITH CHICKEN” with best by dates through November 6, 2019 represented on the label.

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Taher, Inc., in conjunction with Mann Packing Co., as part of a multi-state recall due to the potential risk of Listeria monocytogenes, in an abundance of caution is announcing a voluntary recall of vegetable cups served in select locations in Minnesota.

This recall impacts only the 7.5oz Fresh Seasons Kitchen Veggie & Ranch Cup containing cauliflower sold between October 30, 2019 and November 4, 2019 in select cafeterias and vending machines in Minnesota. The cup has a UPC number of 8 10106 020334 and a sell by date of November 11, 2019.

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In response to Mann Packing Co., Inc’s recall of vegetable products, Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling multiple products from its stores in the United States. Mann Packing issued the recall because the vegetables may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported to date.

View the list of items that have been affected by state.

The recall only affects products that are listed above; these products were available on salad and hot bars, chefs’ cases or packaged in plastic containers. The affected products were sold between Oct. 10, 2019 and Nov. 4, 2019.

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Russ Davis Wholesale (RDW), a leading fresh produce processor and distributor, in an abundance of caution is voluntarily recalling multiple products due to possible contamination of Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

This recall is in response to Mann Packaging, Inc. initiating a recall late in the day November 3, 2019 as an ingredient provider to Russ Davis Wholesale.

To date, Russ Davis Wholesale has not received any reported illnesses related to this organism.

The affected products are:

UPC Product Name:
Retail Items		 Brand Name on Label Packaging SELL BY Date
795631808148 Broccoli, Cauliflower & Carrots with Butter – 18 oz Small Generic clear label on Q & E Steamer bag Steamer Bag 10/13/19 to 11/08/19
795631808131 Broccoli & Cauliflower with Butter – 16 oz Small Generic clear label on Q & E Steamer bag Steamer Bag 10/13/19 to 11/08/19
795631808186  Tomato, Carrot, Broccoli & Snap Pea- 13 oz Crazy Fresh/Quick&Easy/Plain Label Clear Plastic Container 10/10/19 to 11/10/19
795631808193 Tomato, Radish Broc & Cauli – 13 oz Crazy Fresh/Quick&Easy/Plain Label Clear Plastic Container 10/10/19 to 11/10/19
795631808299 Veggie Tray w/Dip-1.75 lbs Crazy Fresh/Quick&Easy/Plain Label Plastic Container 10/10/19 to 11/08/19
795631809312 Veggie Tray W/Ranch Dip – 3# Crazy Fresh Plastic Container 10/10/19 to 11/08/19
795631810011 Riced Broccoli Crazy Fresh/Quick&Easy/Plain Label Plastic Container 10/10/19 to 11/10/19
795631810097 Short Cut Stir Fry Blend – 12 oz Quick&Easy/Plain Plastic Bag 10/10/19 to 11/10/19
795631812008 Short Cut Stir Fry Blend – 12 oz Crazy Fresh Plastic Bag 10/10/19 to 11/08/19
795631818611 Veg Tray W/Dip- 1.5 lbs Crazy Fresh/Quick&Easy/Plain Label Plastic Container 10/10/19 to 11/10/19
795631827095 Fresh Veggie Value Bowl -2.5# Crazy Fresh/Quick&Easy/Plain Label Plastic Bowl 10/10/19 to 11/10/19
795631827149 Veggie Blend With Dip- 12 oz Crazy Fresh/Quick&Easy/Plain Label Plastic Container 10/10/19 to 11/10/19
795631827200 Vegetable Tray with Veggie Dip-3# Crazy Fresh/Quick&Easy/Plain Label Plastic Container 10/10/19 to 11/10/19
795631827309 Veggie Tray With Radishes Crazy Fresh/Quick&Easy/Plain Label Plastic COntainer 10/10/19 to 11/10/19

See accompanying images of labels.

Affected product was delivered to retail stores in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, and Wyoming.

Listeria:  Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm, is the nation’s leading law firm representing victims of Listeria outbreaks. The Listeria lawyers of Marler Clark have represented thousands of victims of Listeria and other foodborne illness outbreaks and have recovered over $650 million for clients.  Marler Clark is the only law firm in the nation with a practice focused exclusively on foodborne illness litigation.  Our Listeria lawyers have litigated Listeria cases stemming from outbreaks traced to a variety of foods, such as deli meat, cantaloupe, cheese, celery and milk.

If you or a family member became ill with a Listeria infection after consuming food and you’re interested in pursuing a legal claim, contact the Marler Clark Listeria attorneys for a free case evaluation.