MODERATE RISK
Terminated
F-0347-2020
Queen Victoria Sweet Baby Broccoli from Ippolito International, packed in ice in half bushel boxes, 18 count bunches/case, pack date of Nov 07 [2019], twist tie label on each bunch. Packaged by Ippolito International, Salinas, CA 93901 (see photos of labels on pgs. 3-4 of Att A/B in Associated Docs).
Recalled by Stern Produce Company Inc.
Classification
Class II — Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose only a slight threat of a serious nature.
Reason for Recall
Firm is recalling one lot of baby broccoli because it may be contaminated with bacteria contained in dripping ice water from a drain tray in the cooler.
Product Details
Product Quantity
20/18-count cases
Product Type
Food
Code Info
Case labeled with pack date of Nov 07 [2019]. Stern Lot Code: 36138209, Item #668, Ippollito Lot Code: 19WIM6ABBMSP. Fresh produce, no exp or best by date on product, average shelf life of 14-21 days.
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution & Geography
Distribution Pattern
All direct consignees are located in AZ.
Company Location
Phoenix, AZ, 85040-1113
Timeline
Report Date
12/25/2019
Recall Initiated
11/18/2019
Classification Date
12/19/2019
Termination Date
01/30/2020
Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — FDA Recalls
Last updated: August 28, 2026
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