MEC&F Expert Engineers : Mann Packing Recalls Minimally Processed Vegetable Products Because of Possible Listeria Health Risk

Monday, October 23, 2017

Mann Packing Recalls Minimally Processed Vegetable Products Because of Possible Listeria Health Risk





Fears of listeria has resulted in the voluntarily recall of vegetables from more than 20 brands.

The products include Trader Joe's Kohlrabi Salad Blend, Walmart Broccoli Slaw, and Archer Farms' Brussels Sprouts.

All the products are from Mann Packing of Salinas, California.

Mann Packing says it is issuing this recall in response to a single positive result found on one of its products during random sampling by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

To date, public health officials have not reported any illnesses associated with these products.

The recalled products were distributed throughout the United States and Canada with "best if used by" dates from October 11 to October 20 listed on the front of the packaging.

Mann Packaging has set up a hotline to learn more about the recall at 1-888-470-2681.

For Full List of Recall Products, visit FDA.gov



Product May Be Contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes
SALINAS, Calif. – Mann Packing of Salinas, California is voluntarily recalling minimally processed vegetable products listed below because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Mann Packing is issuing this recall in response to a single positive result found on one of our products during random sampling by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Mann Packing is issuing this recall out of an abundance of caution. To date, public health officials have not reported any illnesses associated with these products.

The recalled product has the potential to be contaminated with 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.

The recalled products were distributed throughout the United States and Canada with "best if used by" dates from October 11 to October 20 listed on the front of the packaging. For recalled products distributed at retail and foodservice, product names, UPC codes and "best if used by" dates are listed below.

Mann Packing is fully cooperating with U.S. and Canadian health officials on this recall. Mann Packing is contacting all affected customers to confirm that the recalled product is removed from store shelves. Consumers who have purchased any recalled products listed below are urged not to consume them, discard them or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with further questions may contact Mann Packing on our 24-hour consumer line at 888-470-2681 or visit veggiesmadeeasy.com/products.

"As an owner of this company and a mom, providing safe and healthy foods to our consumers and their families is always our top priority," said Gina Nucci, Director of Corporate Marketing. "This voluntary recall is a reflection of our commitment to ensuring the safety of our consumers."

MANN PACKING ITEMS AFFECTED BY 10.19.17 RECALL
'BEST BY' OR 'BEST IF USED BY' CODES RANGE: OCT 11 2017 – OCT 20 2017 OR JULIAN DATES 270-276
Country Distributed ToBrandProduct DescriptionUPC Code
CanadaComplimentsCauliettes Chop, 14oz bags'068820132547
  Vegetable Platter, 24oz trays'055742534900
CanadaMannMann's Broccoli Cole Slaw, 12 oz bags'716519013072
  Mann's Culinary Cuts Shaved Brussels Sprout, 9 oz bas'716519067013
  Mann's Family Favorites Broccoli Cauliflower Florets, 12 oz bags'716519013034
  Mann's Family Favorites Brussels Sprouts, 12 oz bags'716519010354
  Mann's Family Favorites California Stir Fry, 12 oz bags'716519013065
  Mann's Family Favorites California Stir Fry, 2 lb bags'716519020186
  Mann's Family Favorites Vegetable Medley, 12 oz bags'716519013041
  Mann's Family Favorites Vegetable Medley, 2 lb bags'716519020155
  Mann's Fiesta Vegetable Tray, 35.5 oz tray'716519020490
  Mann's Kale Beet Blend, 8 oz Bags'716519000270
  Mann's Nourish Bowls Bacon Maple Delight, 7.15 oz trays'716519036934
  Mann's Nourish Bowls Butternut Kale Risotto, 8.75 oz tray'716519036910
  Mann's Nourish Bowls Cauli Rice Curry, 11 oz trays'716519036903
  Mann's Nourish Bowls Sesame Sriracha, 12 oz trays CAN'716519036828
  Mann's Nourish Bowls Southwest Chipotle, 10.5 oz trays'716519036866
  Mann's Power Blend, 10 oz bags'716519013119
  Mann's Rainbow Salad, 12 oz bags'716519013089
  Mann's Vegetable Tray, 2.5 lb tray'716519014079
  Mann's Vegetable Tray, 54 oz tray'716519014055
CanadaMann's Culinary CutsMann's Culinary Cuts Cauliettes Chopped Cauliflower, 14 oz bags'716519069017
  Mann's Culinary Cuts Shaved Brussels Sprout, 9 oz bas'716519067013
CanadaMann's Family FavoritesMann's Family Favorites Cauliflower Florets, 10 oz bags'716519014031
 Mann's Snacking FavoritesMann's Snacking Favorites Veggie Hummus Tray, 16.5 oz tray'716519020582
  Mann's Snacking Favorites Veggie Ranch Tray, 16.5 oz tray'716519020605
 Western FamilySpicy Southwester Kale Kit, 22.8 OZ bags'062639352301
  Vegetable Medley, 2 LB bags062639324810
  West Coast Stir Fry Mix, 2 lb bags062639324858
  Kale Salad Kit, 24 oz bags062639345938
  Kale Caesar Kit, 14.8 OZ bags'062639352295
  Broccoli Slaw, 12 oz bags062639324841
USAArcher FarmsBroccoli Slaw 12 OZ bags'085239343142
  Broccoli Cauliflower Florets, 12oz bags'085239341148
  Broccoli Florets 12oz bags'085239319147
  Broccoli Medley 12oz Bags'085239339145
  Brussels Sprouts, 12oz bags'085239301142
  Shaved Brussels Sprouts, 9oz bags'085239193143
  Cauliflower Florets, 10oz bags'085239030141
USAHEBBroccoli Carrots, 12 OZ bags4122097508
  Broccoli Cauliflower, 12 OZ bags4122097503
  Broccoli Florets, 12 OZ bags4122097505
  Broccoli Slaw, 12 OZ bags4122097512
  Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad, 10OZ bags4122065112
  Veggie Toss Kit Caulibit Mushroom Sauce, 11oz bags4122017706
  Caulibits Chopped Cauliflower, 14oz bags4122009327
  Cauliflower Florets, 10 OZ bags4122032278
  Fiesta Salad, 12 OZ bags4122097501
  Power Slaw, 10 OZ bags4122083223
  Stir Fry Medley, 12 OZ bags4122097504
  Vegetable Medley, 12 OZ bags4122097506
USALittle Salad BarBroccoli Florets, 12 OZ bags'041498216030
  Broccoli Slaw, 12 OZ bags'041498216047
USAMannMann's Brussels Sprouts, 2LB bags'716519020308
USAMannMann's Broccoli Cole Slaw, 1 lb bags'716519011009
  Mann's Broccoli Cole Slaw, 12 oz bags'716519013072
  Mann's Culinary Cuts Shaved Brussels Sprout, 9 oz bas'716519067013
  Mann's Family Favorites Broccoli Carrots, 12 oz bags'716519013058
  Mann's Family Favorites Broccoli Cauliflower Florets, 12 oz bags'716519013034
  Mann's Family Favorites Broccoli Cauliflower Florets, 16 oz bags'716519012174
  Mann's Family Favorites Broccoli Wokly, 1 lb bags'716519010163
  Mann's Family Favorites Broccoli Wokly, 12 oz bags'716519013010
  Mann's Family Favorites Brussels Sprouts, 12 oz bags'716519010354
  Mann's Family Favorites California Stir Fry, 1 lb bags'716519012181
  Mann's Family Favorites California Stir Fry, 12 oz bags'716519013065
  Mann's Family Favorites California Stir Fry, 2 lb bags'716519020186
  Mann's Family Favorites Vegetable Medley, 1 lb bags'716519012150
  Mann's Family Favorites Vegetable Medley, 12 oz bags'716519013041
  Mann's Family Favorites Vegetable Medley, 2 lb bags'716519020155
  Mann's Fiesta Vegetable Tray, 35.5 oz tray'716519088728
  Mann's Fiesta Vegetable Tray, 35.5 oz tray'716519020490
  Mann's Kale Beet Blend, 8 oz Bags'716519000270
  Mann's Nourish Bowl Cauli Rice Curry, 11 oz Tray'716519036897
  Mann's Nourish Bowl Monterey Risotto, 8.75 oz Tray'716519036798
  Mann's Nourish Bowls Bacon Maple Brussels, 7.15 oz Tray'716519036941
  Mann's Nourish Bowls Sesame Sriracha, 12 oz Tray'716519036811
  Mann's Nourish Bowls Southwest Chipotle, 10.5 oz trays'716519036859
  Mann's Nourish Bowls Southwest Chipotle, 2-10.5 oz trays'716519036958
  Mann's Power Blend, 10 oz bags'716519013119
  Mann's Power Blend, 20 oz bags'716519000416
  Mann's Rainbow Salad, 12 oz bags'716519013089
  Mann's Vegetable Tray, 2.5 lb tray'716519014079
  Mann's Broccoli Florets, 3 lb bags'716519030113
USAMann Culinary CutsMann's Culinary Cuts Cauliettes Chopped Cauliflower, 14 oz bags'716519069017
  Mann's Culinary Cuts Shaved Brussels Sprout, 9 oz bas'716519067013
USAMann's Family FavoritesMann's Family Favorites Cauliflower Florets, 10 oz bags'716519014031
USAMann's Snacking FavoritesMann's Snacking Favorites Cheddar Pretzel Veggie Tray, 19.6 oz tray'716519020445
  Mann's Snacking Favorites Honey Turkey Cheddar, 20.3 oz Tray'716519020483
  Mann's Snacking Favorites Hummus Tray, 16.5 oz trays'716519014758
  Mann's Snacking Favorites Veggie Hummus Tray, 16.5 oz tray'716519020582
  Mann's Snacking Favorites Veggie Ranch Tray, 16.5 oz bags'716519020575
USASignature FarmsMeat & Cheese Tray, 36 OZ trays'021130110964
  Broccoli Cauliflower Florets 4/28 OZ bags'021130984497
  Broccoli Cauliflower Florets 6/12 OZ bags021130983407
  Broccoli Slaw 12 OZ bags021130983391
  Broccoli Stir Fry 28 OZ bags'021130984459
  Broccoli Florets 12 OZ bags'021130983407
  Broccoli Stir Fry, 12 OZ bags021130983322
  Veggie Tray with Ranch Dip, 24 OZ. trays'021130299553
  Veggie Tray with Ranch Dip, 24OZ (NS) trays'021130299553
  Veggie Tray with Ranch Dip, 54 OZ. trays'021130299560
  Vegetable Medley, 28 OZ bags'021130984466
  Vegetable Medley, 12 OZ bags021130983322
  Veggie & Hummus Tray (NS), 16.5OZ trays'021130984282
  Veggie & Hummus Tray, 16.5 OZ trays'021130984282
USATrader Joe'sKohlrabi Salad Blend, 10 OZ Bags'0058 6146
USAWalmartBroccoli Cauliflower Florets, 12 OZ bags'681131328852
  Broccoli Florets, 32 oz bags'681131122344
  Broccoli Florets, 12 OZ bags'681131328845
  Broccoli Slaw, 16 OZ bags'681131148207
  Stir Fry Medley, 12 OZ bags'681131457460
  Cauliflower Florets, 10 OZ bags'681131091381
  Cauliflower 6/16 oz bags'681131122320
  Super Blend, 10oz bags'681131148368
  Vegetable Medley, 2LB bags'681131457378
USA Vegetable Medley 9/12 OZ WM'681131328791
USA (Foodservice)Cross Valley FarmsShaved Brussels Sprouts, 2 lb bags 
  Cauliflower Florets, 3 LB bags 
  Spiral Cut Kohlrabi, 2 LB bags 
  Superfood Slaw, 2 LB bags 
 MannMann's Broccoli Florets, 3 lb bags 
  Mann's Broccoli Florets, 6/3 lb bags 
  Broccoli Cole Slaw, 4x3 lb bags 
  Cauliflower Florets, 2/3 LB PIZZA CUT, bags 
  Mann's Broccoli Florets, 3 lb bags 
  Mann's Family Favorites Cauliflower Florets, 3 lb bags 
  Veggie Power Blend 4/2 LB SS 
  Cauliflower Florets 2/3 LB MIN bags 
 Sysco NaturalBroccoli Cole Slaw 4x3 lb bags 
CanadaMannMann's Broccoli Florets, 3 lb bags 
(Foodservice) Veggie Power Blend 4/2 LB SS 
 
For more information, visit veggiesmadeeasy.com.
About Mann Packing Company
Founded in 1939, Mann Packing is an industry leading, third-generation supplier of premium fresh vegetables. Headquartered in Salinas, California, Mann's is one of the largest suppliers of western vegetables, Broccolini® and sugar snap peas in North America. The firm holds the distinguished Women's Owned Business Certification from the Women's Business Enterprise National Council - the most widely recognized and respected certification in the United States for women's business enterprises. Leading the way in product innovation, environmental sustainability and green supply chain management practices, Mann Packing is consistently vigilant in food safety, employee wellness and quality assurance, making for one of the most trusted brands in the industry.