CLASS I Food recall · Reported 30 Mar 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Bi-Lo, Mixed Fruit Bowl (in Medium, and Large containers) recalled
Southeastern Grocers is recalling Bi-Lo, Mixed Fruit Bowl (in Medium, and Large containers), containing Strawberries, distributed in Georgia. The recall was initiated on 26 Feb 2016 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-0781-2016
- FDA event ID
- 73416
- Recalling firm
- Southeastern Grocers, Jacksonville, FL
- Brand
- Bi-Lo
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 26 Feb 2016
- FDA classified
- 21 Mar 2016
- Reported
- 30 Mar 2016
- 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
- Strawberries
Timeline
| 26 Feb 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 21 Mar 2016 | Classified by FDA | +24 days |
| 30 Mar 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product sample result tested positive for Listeria species.
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
Bi-Lo, Mixed Fruit Bowl (in Medium, and Large containers), containing Strawberries, Grapes, Honeydew, Cantaloupe, Pineapple, Watermelon, Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries and Kiwi, various net wt., in clear plastic containers.
Where it was distributed
GA
Stores named: Winn-Dixie
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product sample result tested positive for Listeria species.
Which lots are affected?
Mixed Fruit Bowl Medium Container UPC 020448300000, SELL BY 2/24/16 and Mixed Fruit Bowl Large Container UPC 020448100000, SELL BY 2/24/16.
Where was it sold?
GA
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 73416| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Bi-Lo, Mixed Melon Chunks (in Medium, and Large containers) recalledBi-Lo | Southeastern Grocers | Listeria | GA | |
| CLASS I | Bi-Lo, Walters Fruit Tray Cantaloupe (Cantaloupe, Grapes recalledBi-Lo | Southeastern Grocers | Listeria | GA | |
| CLASS I | Bi-Lo, Fresh Cantaloupe, Chunks Medium Container recalledBi-Lo | Southeastern Grocers | Listeria | GA |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Food | CLASS II | Dairy House Ingredient Systems Strawberry Dairy Powder 05#5072 recalled | International Food Products | Salmonella | OK, TN, TX |