CLASS I Food recall · Reported 28 Aug 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Archer Farms egg salad recalled by Elevation Foods
Elevation Foods is recalling Archer Farms egg salad, distributed in 9 states. The recall was initiated on 19 Jul 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-2070-2019
- FDA event ID
- 83367
- Recalling firm
- Elevation Foods, Knoxville, TN
- Brand
- Archer
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 19 Jul 2019
- FDA classified
- 20 Aug 2019
- Reported
- 28 Aug 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Salad Kits
Timeline
| 19 Jul 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Aug 2019 | Classified by FDA | +32 days |
| 28 Aug 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Listeria monocytogenes was found in egg salad produced by the firm. In abundance of caution, firm is recalling all product produced on the same line on the same date.
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
Archer Farms egg salad packaged in 12oz plastic cup with lid, 6 cups per case, refrigerated
Where it was distributed
Product was sent to distribution centers in MA, CA, IA, TX, FL, OH, TN, AL & VA.
AlabamaCaliforniaFloridaIowaMassachusettsOhioTennesseeTexasVirginia
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Listeria monocytogenes was found in egg salad produced by the firm. In abundance of caution, firm is recalling all product produced on the same line on the same date.
Which lots are affected?
W1906042A, Use By 12AUG2019
Where was it sold?
Product was sent to distribution centers in MA, CA, IA, TX, FL, OH, TN, AL & VA.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
3 other products · FDA event 83367This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Fresket egg salad recalled by Elevation Foods.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Fresket egg salad recalled by Elevation FoodsFresket | Elevation Foods | Listeria | 9 states | |
| CLASS II | Fresket Tuna Salad recalled by Elevation FoodsFresket | Elevation Foods | Listeria | 9 states | |
| CLASS II | Fresket Thai Lobster Salad recalled by Elevation FoodsFresket | Elevation Foods | Listeria | 9 states |
More recalls from Elevation Foods
All 4| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Fresket Thai Lobster Salad recalled by Elevation FoodsFresket | Elevation Foods | Listeria | 9 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Fresket Tuna Salad recalled by Elevation FoodsFresket | Elevation Foods | Listeria | 9 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Fresket egg salad recalled by Elevation FoodsFresket | Elevation Foods | Listeria | 9 states |
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