CLASS I Food recall · Reported 16 Jun 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
BC Foods Celery Stalk and Leaf Dice 3/8, AD Sulfites recalled by BCFoods
BCFoods is recalling BC Foods Celery Stalk and Leaf Dice 3/8, AD Sulfites, distributed in 8 states. The recall was initiated on 14 May 2021 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-0674-2021
- FDA event ID
- 88009
- Recalling firm
- BCFoods, Bolingbrook, IL
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 14 May 2021
- FDA classified
- 15 Jun 2021
- Reported
- 16 Jun 2021
- 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
- Fish
Timeline
| 14 May 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 15 Jun 2021 | Classified by FDA | +32 days |
| 16 Jun 2021 | Published in enforcement report | +1 day |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product contains ingredient which tested 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
BC Foods Celery Stalk and Leaf Dice 3/8, AD Sulfites, 11 lb. Poly lined bulk fiber carton. Item code: VCE1-D38-AXG-AB-AR
Where it was distributed
Manufactures and distributors in WI, OH, FL, MD, WA, PA, MN, and CA
CaliforniaFloridaMarylandMinnesotaOhioPennsylvaniaWashingtonWisconsin
Questions about this recall
Is BC Foods Celery Stalk and Leaf Dice 3/8, AD Sulfites recalled?
Yes. BCFoods recalled BC Foods Celery Stalk and Leaf Dice 3/8, AD Sulfites on 14 May 2021. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0674-2021.
Why was it recalled?
Product contains ingredient which tested positive for Salmonella
Which lots are affected?
Lots: 2615A112
Where was it sold?
Manufactures and distributors in WI, OH, FL, MD, WA, PA, MN, and CA
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 21 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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