CLASS I Food recall · Reported 20 Jul 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Central Markets Organics Green Peas, frozen recalled by Twin City Foods
Twin City Foods is recalling Central Markets Organics Green Peas, frozen, distributed in California, Texas, Washington. The recall was initiated on 5 May 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-1669-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74072
- Recalling firm
- Twin City Foods, Stanwood, WA
- Brand
- Central Markets
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 5 May 2016
- FDA classified
- 13 Jul 2016
- Reported
- 20 Jul 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 5 May 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 13 Jul 2016 | Classified by FDA | +69 days |
| 20 Jul 2016 | 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
Central Market Organic Peas recalled due to the potential for these products to be contaminated 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
Central Markets Organics Green Peas, frozen, net wt. 16 oz. UPC 4122010240 Central Markets Organics Green Peas, frozen, net wt. 12 oz. UPC 4122081674
Where it was distributed
distributed in California, Texas and Washington
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Central Market Organic Peas recalled due to the potential for these products to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which lots are affected?
Best Used By DEC.09.2017 Best Used By JAN.08.2018
Where was it sold?
distributed in California, Texas and Washington
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
1 other product · FDA event 74072This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Central Markets Organics Mixed Vegetables, frozen recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Central Markets Organics Mixed Vegetables, frozen recalledCentral Markets | Twin City Foods | Listeria | CA, TX, WA |
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