CLASS I Food recall · Reported 27 Jul 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Frozen Organic Premium Sweet Baby Peas, Organic by Nature recalled
CRF Frozen Foods is recalling Frozen Organic Premium Sweet Baby Peas, Organic by Nature, distributed in 35 states. The recall was initiated on 22 Apr 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-1760-2016
- 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
- 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
Frozen Organic Peas 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 Premium Sweet Baby Peas, Organic by Nature brand, net wt. 5 lb. The UPC is 8 46358 00063 3. Frozen IQF Organic Premium Sweet Baby Peas, Organic by Nature brand, net wt. 4 lb. The UPC is 8 46358 00069 5. Frozen Organic Premium Quality Sweet Peas, Organic by Nature brand (Canada); net wet 2.5 kg. The UPC is 8 46358 00061 9. Frozen Organic Petite Green Peas, True Goodness by Meijer brand, net wt. 10 oz. The UPC is 7 13733 43099 9. Frozen Organic Peas, Wellsley Farms Organic, Net wt. 4 lb. The UPC is 8 88670 00997 0. ******************************************************************************************* Organic by Nature label bears cooking instructions and it is described below: MICROWAVE 1. Pour one quarter contents of bags into 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 ¿ 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. Meijer label bears preparation instructions and it is described below: MICROWAVE. DO NOT MICROWAVE IN BAG. 1) PLACE peas and 1/2 cup water in microwave-safe bowl. 2) COVER and microwave on HIGH 4 to 5 minutes. 3) CHECK that vegetables are cooked thoroughly. DRAIN. Wellsley Farms label bears cooking instructions and it is described below: STOVE TOP: 1. Pour one quarter contents of bag into saucepan with ¿ 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. 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. * *For food safety and best product quality cook to a temperature of 160¿F. Since microwave ovens may vary in power, these instructions are guidelines only.
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.
AlabamaArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIdahoIllinoisIndianaLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMontanaNorth CarolinaNew Hampshire
Stores named: Meijer, BJ's Wholesale
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Frozen Organic Peas product is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which lots are affected?
Best By: 102217; 102517; 112617; 120317; 021018; 021518; 031618; and 031718.
Where was it sold?
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.
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 73936This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Frozen Organic Super Sweet White Corn, Organic by Nature recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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