CLASS II Food recall · Reported 17 Nov 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
10# 30# Celery diced, crosscut recalled by E-Z Spuds
E-Z Spuds is recalling 10# 30# Celery diced, crosscut, distributed in Illinois. The recall was initiated on 21 Oct 2021 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-0132-2022
- FDA event ID
- 88916
- Recalling firm
- E-Z Spuds, Melrose Park, IL
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 21 Oct 2021
- FDA classified
- 8 Nov 2021
- Reported
- 17 Nov 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Celery
Timeline
| 21 Oct 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 8 Nov 2021 | Classified by FDA | +18 days |
| 17 Nov 2021 | 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
Potential contamination with 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
E-Z Spuds Inc. 10# 30# Celery diced, crosscut
Where it was distributed
Manufacturers and Food service establishments in the Chicago, IL metro area
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Potential contamination with Salmonella
Which lots are affected?
Mfg Date: AUG 10, '21 SEP 01, '21
Where was it sold?
Manufacturers and Food service establishments in the Chicago, IL metro area
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
9 other products · FDA event 88916This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is 25# Green Pepper Julienne 1/4" recalled by E-Z Spuds.
More recalls from E-Z Spuds
All 11| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Cucumber Diced Greek Cut (1/8"x1/8"x1"), 360# Drum with poly liner recalled | E-z Spuds | Salmonella | IL |
| Food | CLASS II | 30# Zucchini Diced 3/8" recalled by E-Z Spuds | E-Z Spuds | Salmonella | IL |
| Food | CLASS I | fresh cut onion products (10, 20 diced, sliced, Julienne recalled | E-Z Spuds | Salmonella | IL |
| Food | CLASS II | 10# Parsley Crosscut 1/4" recalled by E-Z Spuds | E-Z Spuds | Salmonella | IL |
| Food | CLASS II | 30# Garlic Whole Peeled recalled by E-Z Spuds | E-Z Spuds | Salmonella | IL |
Other Celery recalls
All 12| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | spicely Organic celery salt NO Artificial Coloring NO recalled | Organic Spices | Labeling Errors | 13 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Wld Hrvst Og2 Slvd Celery Usa Og2 Naked Celery Wld Hrvst recalled | UNFI General Corporate | Other | 5 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Celery Seed Whole Organic, labeled, "Celery Seed Whl OG recalled | The Whole Herb Company | Salmonella | IA |
| Food | CLASS II | a.) King Kullen brand Diced Celery recalled by Gracie's KitchensKing Kullen | Gracie's Kitchens | Listeria | CT, NY |
| Food | CLASS I | BulkFoods.com brand dehydrated chopped celery in and plastic recalledBulkFoods.com | Natural Foods | Salmonella | 23 states |