CLASS II Food recall · Reported 30 Aug 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Gold Coast Packing Broccoli Florets recalled by Fresh Venture Foods
Fresh Venture Foods is recalling Gold Coast Packing Broccoli Florets, distributed in 9 states. The recall was initiated on 2 Aug 2017 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-3411-2017
- FDA event ID
- 77879
- Recalling firm
- Fresh Venture Foods, Santa Maria, CA
- Brand
- Gold Coast
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 2 Aug 2017
- FDA classified
- 22 Aug 2017
- Reported
- 30 Aug 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Frozen Pizza
Timeline
| 2 Aug 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 22 Aug 2017 | Classified by FDA | +20 days |
| 30 Aug 2017 | 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
Firm test results found potential E-coli contamination in Broccoli Florets
Product as listed by the FDA
Gold Coast Packing Broccoli Florets; packed in the following configurations: 12 x 2 lb - Product code 508215 - Costco Canada; 1 x 40 lb.- Product code 504405 4 x 3 lb. - Product Codes 503401; 503409 4 x 3 lb. pizza cut -Product Code 503405 4 x 3 lb. - Mini florets - Product code 503412 2 x 5 lb. - Asian cut -Product code 505200; Distributed by Gold Coast Packing Co., Santa Maria, CA 93454
Where it was distributed
California, Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina and Canada
CaliforniaColoradoMinnesotaMissouriNorth CarolinaNew YorkOhioOregonSouth Carolina
Stores named: Costco
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Firm test results found potential E-coli contamination in Broccoli Florets
Which lots are affected?
Use by Date: 8/12/17; 4 x 3 lb. 1.product code 503401: lot codes: 208 171053; 2. product code 503409; lot code 208 170812; 3. Pizza cut product code 503405; lot code 208 170976; 3. Mini Florets product code 503412, lot code 208 170976. 12 x 2 lb. Costco Canada, product code 508215; lot codes 208-170812, 208 171053. 2 x 5lb.; Asian cut product code 505200, lot 208 171053. 1x40 lb. Product code 504405, Lots 208 170976, 208 170996;
Where was it sold?
California, Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina and 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 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 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.
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