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CriticalFDAfda-F-2442-2014SALMONELLA CONTAMINATION

Avocados, PLU#4770, size 32, 32 pcs/case. Packed in boxes with green, yellow, and red print with a black and white label.

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (Salmonella contamination). Stop using it now and contact the brand or FDA for a refund, repair, or replacement.

Category
Units Affected
338
Recall Date
September 5, 2014
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Salmonella Contamination

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-2442-2014.

Calavo Growers is recalling Avocados because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-2442-2014.

Recall terminated by FDA.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Calavo Growers, Inc. (corporate) or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-2442-2014.

Calavo Growers, Inc. (Corporate)

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Calavo Growers, Inc. (corporate) Recall FAQ

Calavo Growers, Inc. (corporate) is the subject of a food safety report: Avocados, PLU#4770, size 32, 32 pcs/case. Packed in boxes with green, yellow, and red print with a black and white label.. The notice was published on September 5, 2014 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 338 units are potentially affected.