CLASS II Food recall · Reported 7 Aug 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report

Green Giant Fresh Brussel Sprouts recalled by Growers Express S

Growers Express S is recalling Green Giant Fresh Brussel Sprouts, distributed in 11 states. The recall was initiated on 28 Jun 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codeslot: 190628-405839, Pack Date 6/28/19

Quantity recalled2153 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-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: E-Mail
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.

Connecticut Florida Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Maine North Carolina New York Pennsylvania South Carolina Virginia

Questions about this recall

Is Green Giant Fresh Brussel Sprouts recalled?

Yes. Growers Express S recalled Green Giant Fresh Brussel Sprouts on 28 Jun 2019. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1960-2019.

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 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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