CLASS I Food recall · Reported 27 Jul 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Frozen Organic Mixed Vegetables, Wellsley Farms Organic recalled

CRF Frozen Foods is recalling Frozen Organic Mixed Vegetables, Wellsley Farms Organic, distributed in 35 states. The recall was initiated on 22 Apr 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBest By dates: 102517

Quantity recalled6083 cases total

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-1762-2016
FDA event ID: 73936
Recalling firm: CRF Frozen Foods, Pasco, WA
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 22 Apr 2016
FDA classified: 20 Jul 2016
Reported: 27 Jul 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Sauces & Condiments

Timeline

22 Apr 2016	Recall initiated by company
20 Jul 2016	Classified by FDA	+89 days
27 Jul 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

Organic Organic Mixed Vegetables product is recalled due to a potential for contamination with 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

Frozen Organic Mixed Vegetables, Wellsley Farms Organic brand, net wt. 4 lb. The UPC is 8 88670 01013 6. Product label bears cooking instructions and listed as: MICROWAVE 1. Pour one quarter contents of bag into a microwave safe dish with 1/4 cup water. 2. Cook covered on HIGH 3 minutes 3. Stir and continue cooking uncovered for 3 to 4 minutes or until heated through* 4. Season to taste and serve. STOVE TOP 1. Pour one quarter contents of bag into saucepan with 1/2 cup water. 2. Heat to a boil over medium -high heat. 3. Stir, reduce heat to simmer and cover. 4. Maintain simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 to 12 minutes or until heated through* 5. Season to taste and serve * For food safety and best product quality cook to a temperature of 160F. Since microwave ovens may vary in power, these instructions are guidelines only. Do not refreeze after thawing.

Where it was distributed

distributed in AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan of Canada.

Alabama Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana North Carolina New Hampshire

Stores named: BJ's Wholesale

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Organic Organic Mixed Vegetables product is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Which lots are affected?

Best By dates: 102517

Where was it sold?

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.

Other products in this recall event

3 other products · FDA event 73936

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Frozen Organic Super Sweet White Corn, Organic by Nature recalled.

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27 Jul 2016	CLASS I	Frozen Organic Super Sweet White Corn, Organic by Nature recalled	CRF Frozen Foods	Listeria	35 states
27 Jul 2016	CLASS I	Frozen Organic Premium Blend Vegetable Medley recalled	CRF Frozen Foods	Listeria	35 states
27 Jul 2016	CLASS I	Frozen Organic Premium Sweet Baby Peas, Organic by Nature recalled	CRF Frozen Foods	Listeria	35 states

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