Why it was recalled
Parsnips were found to be above tolerance, maximum residue level, for the pesticide linuron.
Product description
Heart of the Valley brand Parsnips, produce of U.S.A., packaged in the following sizes: 16 ounces (453 grams), UPC 31446-22016; 20 ounces (566 grams), UPC 31446-22020; 20 lb. bags; and 40 lb boxes
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
No lot codes used
Where it was sold
IA, KS, MN, MO, and WI
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-1603-2014
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Feb 8, 2014
- FDA report date
- Mar 12, 2014
- Quantity
- 5000 lbs.
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Ed Fields & Sons, Inc
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1603-2014, exactly as published.
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- City
- Andover
- State
- MN
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 67479
- Address
- 15421 Round Lake Blvd NW
- Code information
- No lot codes used
- Postal code
- 55304-3034
- Report date
- Mar 12, 2014
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1603-2014
- Classification
- Class III
- Recalling firm
- Ed Fields & Sons, Inc
- Product quantity
- 5000 lbs.
- Termination date
- Dec 11, 2017
- Reason for recall
- Parsnips were found to be above tolerance, maximum residue level, for the pesticide linuron.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Heart of the Valley brand Parsnips, produce of U.S.A., packaged in the following sizes: 16 ounces (453 grams), UPC 31446-22016; 20 ounces (566 grams), UPC 31446-22020; 20 lb. bags; and 40 lb boxes
- Distribution pattern
- IA, KS, MN, MO, and WI
- Recall initiation date
- Feb 8, 2014
- Initial firm notification
- Center classification date
- Feb 28, 2014