CLASS I Food recall · Reported 24 Sep 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Avocados approximately 14- each recalled by Brooks Tropicals
Brooks Tropicals is recalling Avocados approximately 14- each, distributed in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York. The recall was initiated on 8 Aug 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-2439-2014
- FDA event ID
- 67993
- Recalling firm
- Brooks Tropicals, Homestead, FL
- Brand
- Avocados
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 8 Aug 2014
- FDA classified
- 12 Sep 2014
- Reported
- 24 Sep 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Avocados
Timeline
| 8 Aug 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 12 Sep 2014 | Classified by FDA | +35 days |
| 24 Sep 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Found 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
Avocados approximately 14-30 oz each in packed 20 units in cardboard boxes with black lettering labeled in part: in part: "USDA/FL 2/196 LOT# 2610".
Where it was distributed
FL, GA, IL, NJ and NY
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Found positive for Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Code # 2610
Where was it sold?
FL, GA, IL, NJ and 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.
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