CLASS I Food recall · Reported 26 Nov 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Avocado label: Unity Groves Avocados # 4221 Born recalled
Unity Groves is recalling Avocado label: Unity Groves Avocados # 4221 Born in the USA Box label: Pride of the, distributed in Florida, Texas. The recall was initiated on 31 Oct 2014 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-0509-2015
- FDA event ID
- 69664
- Recalling firm
- Unity Groves, Homestead, FL
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 31 Oct 2014
- FDA classified
- 18 Nov 2014
- Reported
- 26 Nov 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Avocados
Timeline
| 31 Oct 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Classified by FDA | +18 days |
| 26 Nov 2014 | 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
FDA sample positive for Salmonella.
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
Avocado label: Unity Groves Avocados # 4221 Born in the USA Box label: Pride of the Redlands brand 32ct Green skin avocados, packaged in 1/2 BU Box
Where it was distributed
FL and TX
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
FDA sample positive for Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Lot # 14061006
Where was it sold?
FL and TX
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.
More recalls from Unity Groves
All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Pride of the Redlands Florida green skin avocado recalledPride | Unity Groves | Salmonella | 4 states |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Mixed Nuts Roasted No Salt recalled by Severn Peanut Company | Severn Peanut Company | Undeclared Tree Nuts | MA, NY |
| Food | CLASS II | Mixed Nuts Roasted & Salted recalled by Severn Peanut Company | Severn Peanut Company | Undeclared Tree Nuts | MA, NY |
| Food | CLASS II | Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil 1PT glass recalled by Kraft Heinz FoodsPrimal | Kraft Heinz Foods | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | Avocado, ice-cream base, Natural flavor, artificial coloring recalled | Paradise Flavors | Undeclared Allergens | FL |
| Food | CLASS III | Propal, Hass Avocados , Bag of, Green net with green plastic film recalledPropal | Four Seasons Produce Warehouse #2/Sunrise Logistics | Foreign Material | NJ, PA |