CLASS II Food recall · Reported 23 Mar 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report

Fresh Creative Foods Autumn Couscous W/ Butternut Squash Kit recalled

Rmjv is recalling Fresh Creative Foods Autumn Couscous W/ Butternut Squash Kit V, distributed in 20 states. The recall was initiated on 7 Mar 2022 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesUse By 3/13/2022, Lot code: B1037810

Quantity recalled15 cases

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-0894-2022
FDA event ID: 89741
Recalling firm: Rmjv, Vista, CA
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 7 Mar 2022
FDA classified: 17 Mar 2022
Reported: 23 Mar 2022
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Salad Kits

Timeline

7 Mar 2022	Recall initiated by company
17 Mar 2022	Classified by FDA	+10 days
23 Mar 2022	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

During manufacturing pieces of hard clear plastic was found. Upon investigation the source was identified as ice purchased from supplier.

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

Fresh Creative Foods AUTUMN COUSCOUS W/ BUTTERNUT SQUASH KIT V 2/3.1875 LB UPC: 1001345432377 Item # 406627 Perishable/Keep refrigerated Kit Components: 2/2.75 lb. tubs of autumn couscous salad, 2/4 oz. bags of pecan cranberry blend, 1/6 oz. bags of product kit., distributed by: Fresh Creative Foods, Vista, CA 92081

Where it was distributed

AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MN, MO, NC, NV, OH, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX, WI

Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Minnesota Missouri North Carolina Nevada Ohio Oklahoma Oregon South Carolina Tennessee Texas Wisconsin

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

During manufacturing pieces of hard clear plastic was found. Upon investigation the source was identified as ice purchased from supplier.

Which lots are affected?

Use By 3/13/2022, Lot code: B1037810

Where was it sold?

AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MN, MO, NC, NV, OH, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX, 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

8 other products · FDA event 89741

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Fresh Creative Foods recalled by RMJV.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
23 Mar 2022	CLASS II	Fresh Creative Foods recalled by RMJV	Rmjv	Foreign Material	20 states
23 Mar 2022	CLASS II	Freshness Guaranteed Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Salad WM recalled by RMJVFreshness Guaranteed	Rmjv	Foreign Material	20 states
23 Mar 2022	CLASS II	Fresh Creative Foods Lemon Capellini Salad Perishable/Keep recalled	Rmjv	Foreign Material	20 states
23 Mar 2022	CLASS II	Fresh Creative Foods Thai Peanut Dressing R&g recalled by RMJV	Rmjv	Foreign Material	20 states
23 Mar 2022	CLASS II	Fresh Creative Foods Thai Noodle Salad NO Corn Bulk Kroger recalled	Rmjv	Foreign Material	20 states
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