CLASS III ONGOING Food recall · Reported 30 Sep 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Fresh from the Start Red B Potatoes mesh recalled by Freshouse Produce
Freshouse Produce is recalling Fresh from the Start Red B Potatoes mesh, distributed in Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia. The recall was initiated on 7 Aug 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-1538-2020
- FDA event ID
- 86198
- Recalling firm
- Freshouse Produce, Salisbury, NC
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 7 Aug 2020
- FDA classified
- 22 Sep 2020
- Reported
- 30 Sep 2020
- 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
- Potatoes
Timeline
| 7 Aug 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 22 Sep 2020 | Classified by FDA | +46 days |
| 30 Sep 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The firm received positive Environmental sampling results for 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
Fresh from the Start Red B Potatoes, 3lb mesh bag, UPC 33383 51003
Where it was distributed
Product was shipped to the following states: MD, NC, PA, SC, & VA. North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia and to wholesalers in Maryland
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The firm received positive Environmental sampling results for Listeria monocytogenes.
Which lots are affected?
Trace #: 174575, 174403 & 174595. Bulk boxes Shipper Reference Numbers: 1187098, 320873, 320992 & 2182424.
Where was it sold?
Product was shipped to the following states: MD, NC, PA, SC, & VA. North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia and to wholesalers in Maryland
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
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 86198This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Wegmans Valencia Oranges mesh recalled by Freshouse Produce.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Wegmans Valencia Oranges mesh recalled by Freshouse ProduceWegmans Valencia | Freshouse Produce | Listeria | 5 states | |
| CLASS II | Freshouse Limes mesh recalled by Freshouse ProduceFreshouse Limes | Freshouse Produce | Listeria | 5 states | |
| CLASS II | Lemons mesh bag sold under the brand names of Fresh from the Start recalledLemons | Freshouse Produce | Listeria | 5 states |
More recalls from Freshouse Produce
All 4| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Lemons mesh bag sold under the brand names of Fresh from the Start recalledLemons | Freshouse Produce | Listeria | 5 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Freshouse Limes mesh recalled by Freshouse ProduceFreshouse Limes | Freshouse Produce | Listeria | 5 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Wegmans Valencia Oranges mesh recalled by Freshouse ProduceWegmans Valencia | Freshouse Produce | Listeria | 5 states |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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