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FDA recalls · F-0347-2020

Stern Produce Company Inc. recall

  • FoodQueen Victoria Sweet Baby Broccoli from Ippolito International, packed in ice in half bushel boxes, 18 count bunches/case, pack date of Nov 07 [2019], twist tie label on each bunch. Packaged by Ippolito International, Salinas, CA 93901 (see photos of labels on pgs. 3-4 of Att A/B in Associated Docs).
  • ReasonFirm is recalling one lot of baby broccoli because it may be contaminated with bacteria contained in dripping ice water from a drain tray in the cooler.
  • ClassClass II: the food could cause temporary or treatable health problems
  • StatusClosed by FDA, ended 2020-01-30
  • DatesFirm started it 2019-11-18. In FDA's enforcement report 2019-12-25.
  • Sold inAll direct consignees are located in AZ.
  • Amount20/18-count cases
  • CodesCase labeled with pack date of Nov 07 [2019]. Stern Lot Code: 36138209, Item #668, Ippollito Lot Code: 19WIM6ABBMSP. Fresh produce, no exp or best by date on product, average shelf life of 14-21 days.
  • FirmStern Produce Company Inc., Phoenix, AZ · Voluntary: Firm initiated

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From FDA's enforcement report, via openFDA (CC0): raw data for this recall. FDA's own Enforcement Report search finds it by its number, F-0347-2020. Class meanings: FDA.