CLASS II Food recall · Reported 6 Jun 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Finest Traditions Deluxe Potato Salad recalled by Morski Brands

Morski Brands is recalling Finest Traditions Deluxe Potato Salad, Packaged into the following sized containers, distributed in Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin. The recall was initiated on 18 May 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesBest By 6/4/18

Quantity recalled3,014 lbs.

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-1569-2018
FDA event ID: 80138
Recalling firm: Morski Brands, Portage, WI
Brand: Finest Traditions
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 18 May 2018
FDA classified: 13 Jun 2018
Reported: 6 Jun 2018
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Telephone
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Salad Kits

Timeline

18 May 2018	Recall initiated by company
6 Jun 2018	Published in enforcement report	+19 days
13 Jun 2018	Classified by FDA	+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Product has the potential 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

Finest Traditions Deluxe Potato Salad, Packaged into the following sized containers: 1. Net Wt. 1 lb. (16 oz.)(454g), UPC 33147-00007. Shipping Case: (6-1 lbs) Net Wt. 6 lbs. (2.72kg) Item number 1038768, Mfg. No. 11013, 2. Net Wt. 8 lbs. (3.63kg), Item Number 1038568, Mfg. No. 11060. 3. Net Wt. 3 lbs. (1.36kg), UPC 33147-0030. Shipping Case: (6-3 lbs.) Net Wt. 18 lbs. (8.16 kg), Item Number 1038596, Mfg. No. 92236. Keep Refrigerated between 35 - 38 F. Distributed by DBC Foods, St. Cloud, MN 56302.

Where it was distributed

IA, IL, MI, MN, ND, WI

Iowa Illinois Michigan Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Which lots are affected?

Best By 6/4/18

Where was it sold?

IA, IL, MI, MN, ND, WI

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

3 other products · FDA event 80138

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Sully's Potato Salad, Mfg. No. recalled by Morski Brands.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
6 Jun 2018	CLASS II	Sully's Potato Salad, Mfg. No. recalled by Morski BrandsSully's	Morski Brands	Listeria	6 states
6 Jun 2018	CLASS II	Terry's Potato Salad, Packaged into the following sized containers recalledTerry's	Morski Brands	Listeria	6 states
6 Jun 2018	CLASS II	Dawn's Foods Deluxe Potato Salad Mfg. No. recalled by Morski BrandsDawn's	Morski Brands	Listeria	6 states

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