CLASS I Food recall · Reported 4 Oct 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Fajita Blend recalled by Country Fresh Products
Country Fresh Products is recalling Fajita Blend, distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi. The recall was initiated on 2 Sep 2017 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-3579-2017
- FDA event ID
- 78071
- Recalling firm
- Country Fresh Products, Houston, TX
- Brand
- Fajita Blend
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 2 Sep 2017
- FDA classified
- 28 Sep 2017
- Reported
- 4 Oct 2017
- 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
- Other
Timeline
| 2 Sep 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Sep 2017 | Classified by FDA | +26 days |
| 4 Oct 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +6 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 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
Fajita Blend, 12-oz. packaged in an overwrap
Where it was distributed
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which lots are affected?
Use by date range 8/12-18/2017
Where was it sold?
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi
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
6 other products · FDA event 78071This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Tri-Pepper Dice recalled by Country Fresh Products.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Tri-Pepper Dice recalled by Country Fresh ProductsTri-Pepper Dice | Country Fresh Products | Listeria | 5 states | |
| CLASS I | Vegetable Kabob recalled by Country Fresh Products | Country Fresh Products | Listeria | 5 states | |
| CLASS I | Fajita Mix recalled by Country Fresh ProductsFajita Mix | Country Fresh Products | Listeria | 5 states | |
| CLASS I | Green Pepper Diced recalled by Country Fresh Products | Country Fresh Products | Listeria | 5 states | |
| CLASS I | Creole Mix recalled by Country Fresh ProductsCreole Mix | Country Fresh Products | Listeria | 5 states | |
| CLASS I | Stir Fry Vegetable recalled by Country Fresh ProductsStir Fry | Country Fresh Products | Listeria | 5 states |
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All 29| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Stir Fry Vegetable recalled by Country Fresh ProductsStir Fry | Country Fresh Products | Listeria | 5 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Creole Mix recalled by Country Fresh ProductsCreole Mix | Country Fresh Products | Listeria | 5 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Green Pepper Diced recalled by Country Fresh Products | Country Fresh Products | Listeria | 5 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Fajita Mix recalled by Country Fresh ProductsFajita Mix | Country Fresh Products | Listeria | 5 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Vegetable Kabob recalled by Country Fresh Products | Country Fresh Products | Listeria | 5 states |
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