CLASS II Food recall · Reported 7 Aug 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Green Giant Fresh Brussel Sprouts .. plastic recalled
Growers Express S is recalling Green Giant Fresh Brussel Sprouts .. plastic, distributed in 11 states. The recall was initiated on 28 Jun 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-1960-2019
- FDA event ID
- 83245
- Recalling firm
- Growers Express S, Salinas, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 28 Jun 2019
- FDA classified
- 31 Jul 2019
- Reported
- 7 Aug 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Sprouts
Timeline
| 28 Jun 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 31 Jul 2019 | Classified by FDA | +33 days |
| 7 Aug 2019 | 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
Firm received notification of a positive L. mono test result from a random sample taken from of one our customer's retail locations by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Green Giant Fresh Brussel Sprouts 2 lb. . (454 g). plastic bag UPC: 605806028076; Item number BSC100103 Perishable, Keep Refrigerated
Where it was distributed
CT, FL, IL, ME, MD, MA, NC, NY, PA, SC, VA.
ConnecticutFloridaIllinoisMassachusettsMarylandMaineNorth CarolinaNew YorkPennsylvaniaSouth CarolinaVirginia
Stores named: Giant
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Firm received notification of a positive L. mono test result from a random sample taken from of one our customer's retail locations by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Which lots are affected?
lot: 190628-405839, Pack Date 6/28/19
Where was it sold?
CT, FL, IL, ME, MD, MA, NC, NY, PA, SC, 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 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
12 other products · FDA event 83245This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Green Giant Fresh Butternut Squash Diced recalled by Growers Express S.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Food | CLASS I | Alfalfa Sprouting Seeds recalled by Todd's SeedsAlfalfa Sprouting | Todd's Seeds | Salmonella | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | Broccoli Sprouts recalled by Evergreen Fresh SproutsBroccoli Sprouts | Evergreen Fresh Sprouts | Salmonella | WA |
| Food | CLASS I | and Calco branded Alfalfa Sprouts recalled by Everything Sprouts | Everything Sprouts | Salmonella | MN, WI |
| Food | CLASS I | Robust Radish Mix recalled by Everything SproutsRobust Radish | Everything Sprouts | Salmonella | MN, WI |