CLASS II Food recall · Reported 23 Jan 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Carrot coin 1/4" recalled by Fresh Unlimited
Fresh Unlimited is recalling Carrot coin 1/4", distributed in 15 states. The recall was initiated on 8 Dec 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-0890-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63843
- Recalling firm
- Fresh Unlimited, Sidney, OH
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 8 Dec 2012
- FDA classified
- 16 Jan 2013
- Reported
- 23 Jan 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Carrots
Timeline
| 8 Dec 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Jan 2013 | Classified by FDA | +39 days |
| 23 Jan 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Possible contamination 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
Carrot coin 1/4" 80/2oz bag Item #70263 BEST USED BY 11/21/12 TC: 1 317 2359 15:43
Where it was distributed
Product was shipped to the folloiwng states: AL, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, WI & WV.
AlabamaFloridaGeorgiaIllinoisIndianaKentuckyMichiganNorth CarolinaNew YorkOhioPennsylvaniaTennesseeVirginiaWisconsinWest Virginia
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which lots are affected?
Use by 11/21/12 Item# 70263
Where was it sold?
Product was shipped to the folloiwng states: AL, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, WI & WV.
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 II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Deep-brand Select Carrots Sliced recalled by Chetak New YorkDeep-brand | Chetak New York | Salmonella | NJ |
| Food | CLASS I | Deep-brand Premium Select Peas and Carrots Keep Frozen recalledDeep-brand | Chetak New York | Salmonella | NJ |
| Food | CLASS I | FG20009 Carrot, Shred recalled by And Go ConceptsFg20009 | And Go Concepts | Listeria | AZ, NV |
| Food | CLASS II | Blthsfrsh Carrot Crinkle Og2 Rnbw Bnch Crts Og2 Grn Top recalled | UNFI General Corporate | Other | 5 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Organic Baby Carrots --- Organic Baby Peeled Carrots Steam-to-Serve recalled | Grimmway Enterprises | E. coli | 41 states |