CLASS II Food recall · Reported 28 Aug 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Fresket Tuna Salad recalled by Elevation Foods
Elevation Foods is recalling Fresket Tuna Salad, distributed in 9 states. The recall was initiated on 19 Jul 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-2072-2019
- FDA event ID
- 83367
- Recalling firm
- Elevation Foods, Knoxville, TN
- Brand
- Fresket
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 19 Jul 2019
- FDA classified
- 20 Aug 2019
- Reported
- 28 Aug 2019
- 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
- Salad Kits
Timeline
| 19 Jul 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Aug 2019 | Classified by FDA | +32 days |
| 28 Aug 2019 | 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
Listeria monocytogenes was found in egg salad produced by the firm. In abundance of caution, firm is recalling all product produced on the same line on the same date.
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
Fresket Tuna Salad packaged in 5lb plastic container, 2 containers per case, refrigerated
Where it was distributed
Product was sent to distribution centers in MA, CA, IA, TX, FL, OH, TN, AL & VA.
AlabamaCaliforniaFloridaIowaMassachusettsOhioTennesseeTexasVirginia
Questions about this recall
Is Fresket Tuna Salad recalled?
Yes. Elevation Foods recalled Fresket Tuna Salad on 19 Jul 2019. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2072-2019.
Why was it recalled?
Listeria monocytogenes was found in egg salad produced by the firm. In abundance of caution, firm is recalling all product produced on the same line on the same date.
Which lots are affected?
W1906054, 02 AUG 2019A
Where was it sold?
Product was sent to distribution centers in MA, CA, IA, TX, FL, OH, TN, AL & VA.
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 21 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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