CLASS I Food recall · Reported 8 Feb 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

ASK Naturally Creative recalled

ASK Foods is recalling ASK Naturally Creative, distributed in New York, Pennsylvania. The recall was initiated on 20 Jul 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesLot Code ; Sell By 854779 ; 7/14/2016 ; 855142 ; 7/16/2016 ; 856779 ; 7/21/2016 ; 858622 ; 7/28/2016 ; 860312 ; 8/3/2016 ; 861478 ; 8/9/2016 ; 855144 ; 7/15/2016 ; 856782 ; 7/20/2016 ; 857807 ; 7/26/2016 ; 858646 ; 7/29/2016 ; 860324 ; 8/2/2016 ; 860668 ; 8/3/2016 ; 861481 ; 8/8/2016 ;

Quantity recalled10 lb. tubs: 560 lbs; 28 cases, 2-10lb tubs/case

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-1384-2017
FDA event ID: 74826
Recalling firm: ASK Foods, Palmyra, PA
Brand: ASK Naturally
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 20 Jul 2016
FDA classified: 29 Jan 2017
Reported: 8 Feb 2017
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

20 Jul 2016	Recall initiated by company
29 Jan 2017	Classified by FDA	+193 days
8 Feb 2017	Published in enforcement report	+10 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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

ASK Naturally Creative; 3 Bean Medley Salad; Net Wt. 10 lb. or Net Wt. 4 LB.

Where it was distributed

PA, NY

New York Pennsylvania

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Which lots are affected?

Lot Code ; Sell By 854779 ; 7/14/2016 ; 855142 ; 7/16/2016 ; 856779 ; 7/21/2016 ; 858622 ; 7/28/2016 ; 860312 ; 8/3/2016 ; 861478 ; 8/9/2016 ; 855144 ; 7/15/2016 ; 856782 ; 7/20/2016 ; 857807 ; 7/26/2016 ; 858646 ; 7/29/2016 ; 860324 ; 8/2/2016 ; 860668 ; 8/3/2016 ; 861481 ; 8/8/2016 ;

Where was it sold?

PA, NY

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

1 other product · FDA event 74826

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Wegman's Five Bean Salad recalled by ASK Foods.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
8 Feb 2017	CLASS I	Wegman's Five Bean Salad recalled by ASK FoodsWegman's Five	ASK Foods	Listeria	NY, PA

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