Why it was recalled
Found positive for Salmonella.
Product description
Avocados approximately 14-30 oz each in packed 20 units in cardboard boxes with black lettering labeled in part: in part: "USDA/FL 2/196 LOT# 2610".
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Code # 2610
Where it was sold
FL, GA, IL, NJ and NY
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-2439-2014
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Aug 8, 2014
- FDA report date
- Sep 24, 2014
- Quantity
- 401 boxes / 8,649 pounds
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Brooks Tropicals, LLC
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-2439-2014, exactly as published.
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- City
- Homestead
- State
- FL
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 67993
- Address
- 18400 Sw 256th St
- Code information
- Code # 2610
- Postal code
- 33031-1892
- Report date
- Sep 24, 2014
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-2439-2014
- Classification
- Class I
- Recalling firm
- Brooks Tropicals, LLC
- Product quantity
- 401 boxes / 8,649 pounds
- Termination date
- Oct 1, 2014
- Reason for recall
- Found positive for Salmonella.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Avocados approximately 14-30 oz each in packed 20 units in cardboard boxes with black lettering labeled in part: in part: "USDA/FL 2/196 LOT# 2610".
- Distribution pattern
- FL, GA, IL, NJ and NY
- Recall initiation date
- Aug 8, 2014
- Initial firm notification
- Center classification date
- Sep 12, 2014