G.O. Corporation of Minneapolis, MN, is recalling 11,500 pounds of romaine lettuce, including salad mixes containing lettuce, because of potential contamination from deer feces.
Deer feces have the potential to transmit various harmful pathogens, including E.coli.
According to the detail posted online by the FDA, the recall was initiated on June 16, 2023, and is ongoing.
The products were distributed in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
Recalled products:
- Lettuce Blend Rom/End/Rad – All Seasons, packaged in the following sizes:
- Produce Code 444032, 6-2lb bags per shipping case.
- Produce Code 444047, 3-2lb bags per shipping case.
- Lettuce Salad Blend Monterey, Produce Code 404709, 4-5lb bags per shipping case.
- Romaine lettuce, packaged into the following configurations and sizes:
- Medium, Produce Code 720832, 6-2lb per shipping case.
- Medium, Produce Code 720840, 10-2lb per shipping case.
- 1.5XRandom, Produce Code 720625, 4-2.5lb bags per shipping case.
- 1.5XRandom, Produce Code 720725, 4-2.5lb bags per shipping case.
- 1.5XRandom, Produce Code 720732, 6-2lb bags per shipping case.
- 1.5XRandom, Produce Code 720732C, 6-2lb bags per shipping case.
- 1.5XRandom, Produce Code 720747, 3-2lb bags per shipping case.
- Lettuce Romaine Shred, Produce Code 720325, 4-2.5lb.bags per shipping case.
- Romaine Shred 1/4″, Produce Code 720425, 4-2.5lb bags per shipping case.
- Lettuce Romaine Shred, Produce Code 720449, 8-2.5lb.bags per shipping case.
Anyone who purchased the recalled product should immediately dispose of it and not consume it.
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