CLASS I Food recall · Reported 21 Sep 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Frozen mixed vegetables labeled as: p$$t(TM) Mixed Vegetables recalled
The Pictsweet is recalling Frozen mixed vegetables labeled as: p$$t(TM) Mixed Vegetables, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 6 May 2016 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-2227-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74123
- Recalling firm
- The Pictsweet, Bells, TN
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 6 May 2016
- FDA classified
- 14 Sep 2016
- Reported
- 21 Sep 2016
- 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
- Fish
Timeline
| 6 May 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 14 Sep 2016 | Classified by FDA | +131 days |
| 21 Sep 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Possible Listeria Monocytogenes contamination in bulk vegetables supplied by CRF Frozen Foods, LLC used in manufacturing several Pictsweet products.
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
Frozen mixed vegetables labeled as: 1. p$$t(TM) Mixed Vegetables, NET WT 16 OZ (1 LB) 453g, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OH 45202, UPC 1111082605 BEST IF USED BY: Jan 2016 through Oct 2017; with Mfg Code ### # K # # 2. Pictsweet(R) Mixed Vegetable Family Size, NET WT. 24 OZ., 1 LB. 8 OZ. (680g), UPC 7056095011 BEST IF USED BY: Jul 22 2016, Aug 13 2016, Aug 17 2016, Sep 10 2016, Sep 11 2016, Sep 19 2016, Sep 26 2016, Oct 8 2016, Oct 9 2016, Oct 20 2016, Oct 21 2016, Oct 29 2016, Nov 7 2016, Nov 8 2016, Nov 18 2016, Nov 19 2016, Dec 8 2016, Dec 9 2016, Jan 4 2017, Jan 5 2017, Jan 12 2017, Jan 13 2017, Jan 21 2017, Jan 27 2017, Jan 28 2017, Feb 25 2017, Feb 26 2017, Nov 10 2017, Nov 17 2017, Jan 5 2018, Jan 12 2018, Mar 3 2018; with Mfg Code ### # K # # 3. Pictsweet(R) Mixed Vegetable Family Size, NET WT. 28 OZ., 1 LB. 12 OZ. (794g), UPC 7056095077 BEST IF USED BY: Jul 14 2016, Jul 30 2016, Aug 6 2016, Sep 5 2016, Sep 7 2016, Sep 8 2016, Sep 10 2016, Sep 16 2016, Sep 26 2016, Sep 27 2016, Oct 7 2016, Oct 12 2016, Oct 13 2016, Oct 21 2016, Nov 4 2016, Nov 6 2016, Nov 7 2016, Nov 23 2016, Dec 6 2016, Dec 7 2016, Dec 15 2016, Jan 4 2017, Jan 5 2017, Jan 7 2017, Jan 29 2017, Feb 5 2017, Feb 6 2017, Feb 23 2017, Feb 24 2017, Feb 25 2017; with Mfg Code ### # K # # 4. Pictsweet(R) Mixed Vegetables, NET WT 12 OZ. (340g), DISTRIBUTED BY THE PICTSWEET COMPANY, BELLS, TN 38305, UPC 7056095088 BEST IF USED BY: Aug 4 2016, Aug 6 2016, Sep 10 2016, Sep 16 2016, Oct 15 2016, Oct 16 2016, Nov 3 2016, Dec 5 2016, Dec 26 2016, Feb 19 2017, Feb 20 2017, Mar 22 2017, Mar 23 2017, Nov 4 2017, Nov 16 2017, Mar 12 2018, Mar 17 2018; with Mfg Code ### # K # #
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
Stores named: Kroger
Questions about this recall
Is Frozen mixed vegetables labeled as: p$$t(TM) Mixed Vegetables recalled?
Yes. The Pictsweet recalled Frozen mixed vegetables labeled as: p$$t(TM) Mixed Vegetables on 6 May 2016. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2227-2016.
Why was it recalled?
Possible Listeria Monocytogenes contamination in bulk vegetables supplied by CRF Frozen Foods, LLC used in manufacturing several Pictsweet products.
Which lots are affected?
1. UPC 1111082605 BEST IF USED BY: Jan 2016 through Oct 2017; with Mfg Code ### # K # # 2. UPC 7056095011 BEST IF USED BY: Jul 22 2016, Aug 13 2016, Aug 17 2016, Sep 10 2016, Sep 11 2016, Sep 19 2016, Sep 26 2016, Oct 8 2016, Oct 9 2016, Oct 20 2016, Oct 21 2016, Oct 29 2016, Nov 7 2016, Nov 8 2016, Nov 18 2016, Nov 19 2016, Dec 8 2016, Dec 9 2016, Jan 4 2017, Jan 5 2017, Jan 12 2017, Jan 13 2017, Jan 21 2017, Jan 27 2017, Jan 28 2017, Feb 25 2017, Feb 26 2017, Nov 10 2017, Nov 17 2017, Jan 5 2018, Jan 12 2018, Mar 3 2018; with Mfg Code ### # K # # 3. UPC 7056095077 BEST IF USED BY: Jul 14 2016, Jul 30 2016, Aug 6 2016, Sep 5 2016, Sep 7 2016, Sep 8 2016, Sep 10 2016, Sep 16 2016, Sep 26 2016, Sep 27 2016, Oct 7 2016, Oct 12 2016, Oct 13 2016, Oct 21 2016, Nov 4 2016, Nov 6 2016, Nov 7 2016, Nov 23 2016, Dec 6 2016, Dec 7 2016, Dec 15 2016, Jan 4 2017, Jan 5 2017, Jan 7 2017, Jan 29 2017, Feb 5 2017, Feb 6 2017, Feb 23 2017, Feb 24 2017, Feb 25 2017; with Mfg Code ### # K # # 4. UPC 7056095088 BEST IF USED BY: Aug 4 2016, Aug 6 2016, Sep 10 2016, Sep 16 2016, Oct 15 2016, Oct 16 2016, Nov 3 2016, Dec 5 2016, Dec 26 2016, Feb 19 2017, Feb 20 2017, Mar 22 2017, Mar 23 2017, Nov 4 2017, Nov 16 2017, Mar 12 2018, Mar 17 2018; with Mfg Code ### # K # #
Where was it sold?
Nationwide
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 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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