CLASS I Food recall · Reported 25 Nov 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Florida Avocado recalled by Tropical Produce Specialist
Tropical Produce Specialist is recalling Florida Avocado, distributed in Florida. The recall was initiated on 18 Sep 2015 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-0192-2016
- FDA event ID
- 72400
- Recalling firm
- Tropical Produce Specialist, Homestead, FL
- Brand
- Florida
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 18 Sep 2015
- FDA classified
- 13 Nov 2015
- Reported
- 25 Nov 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Avocados
Timeline
| 18 Sep 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 13 Nov 2015 | Classified by FDA | +56 days |
| 25 Nov 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Avocados positive for 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
Florida Avocado, 14 count cardboard boxes. Invoice #5781, Sale P.O. #29899.438426.74307, Shipped Date 08/18/15
Where it was distributed
Shipped to 2 retail locations in Florida
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Avocados positive for Salmonella
Which lots are affected?
Invoice #5781, Sale P.O. #29899.438426.74307, Shipped Date 08/18/15
Where was it sold?
Shipped to 2 retail locations in Florida
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.
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