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Class I: serious health riskTerminated

Tropical Produce Specialist Florida Avocado Recall

Florida Avocado, 14 count cardboard boxes

Tropical Produce Specialist Corp · Homestead, FL

Risk level
Class I
Reported by FDA
Nov 25, 2015
Recall ID
F-0192-2016
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Summary

Tropical Produce Specialist recalled Florida Avocado starting Sep 18, 2015. The FDA classified it as Class I (serious health risk) and published enforcement report F-0192-2016 on Nov 25, 2015. Reason: Avocados positive for Salmonella. Status: Terminated.

Why it was recalled

Avocados positive for Salmonella

Product description

Florida Avocado, 14 count cardboard boxes. Invoice #5781, Sale P.O. #29899.438426.74307, Shipped Date 08/18/15

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Invoice #5781, Sale P.O. #29899.438426.74307, Shipped Date 08/18/15

Where it was sold

Shipped to 2 retail locations in Florida

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-0192-2016
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
Sep 18, 2015
FDA report date
Nov 25, 2015
Quantity
65 boxes, 14 per box
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
Tropical Produce Specialist Corp

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report F-0192-2016, exactly as published.

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City
Homestead
State
FL
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
72400
Address
19855 Sw 272nd St
Code information
Invoice #5781, Sale P.O. #29899.438426.74307, Shipped Date 08/18/15
Postal code
33031-2115
Report date
Nov 25, 2015
Product type
Food
Recall number
F-0192-2016
Classification
Class I
Recalling firm
Tropical Produce Specialist Corp
Product quantity
65 boxes, 14 per box
Termination date
Feb 13, 2017
Reason for recall
Avocados positive for Salmonella
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
Florida Avocado, 14 count cardboard boxes. Invoice #5781, Sale P.O. #29899.438426.74307, Shipped Date 08/18/15
Distribution pattern
Shipped to 2 retail locations in Florida
Recall initiation date
Sep 18, 2015
Initial firm notification
Letter
Center classification date
Nov 13, 2015

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report F-0192-2016, published Nov 25, 2015. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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