CLASS II Food recall · Reported 25 Nov 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Italian Vegetable Blend recalled by National Frozen Foods
National Frozen Foods Corporation--Seattle is recalling Italian Vegetable Blend, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 15 Jul 2015 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-0207-2016
- FDA event ID
- 71731
- Recalling firm
- National Frozen Foods Corporation--Seattle, Seattle, WA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 15 Jul 2015
- FDA classified
- 13 Nov 2015
- Reported
- 25 Nov 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Ready Meals
Timeline
| 15 Jul 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 13 Nov 2015 | Classified by FDA | +121 days |
| 25 Nov 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Italian Vegetable Blend product is recalled due to potential to be contaminated 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
Italian Vegetable Blend. Product is frozen, not ready to eat, label carries cooking instruction. Label reads in part "***MARKON FIRST CROP*** A proof of the label was provided, it does not contain product identity, net wt or ingredients. This product is available in two sizes, 12/2 lb or 20 lb. Copies of case labels were provided. Label reads in part "***20 KB NET WT. 349548 MARKON FIRST CROP ***ITALIAN BLEND CONTAINS: BROCCOLI, CAULIFLOWER, CARROTS, ITALIAN BEANS, LIMA BEANS,***(UPC) 0 07 23234 13245 2***" No UPC on blue liner. Shipping Case UPC Code 10723234132954. "***12/2 lbs 349547 MARKON FIRST CROP***ITALIAN BLEND CONTAINS: BROCCOLI, CAULIFLOWER, CARROTS, ITALIAN BEANS, LIMA BEANS***" No UPC on generic bags; Shipping Case UPC Code 10723234132954.
Where it was distributed
distributed nationwide
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Italian Vegetable Blend product is recalled due to potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which lots are affected?
Lot Code Information 20 LB - Item # 23234-13245 - 29097-4G02G3N and 30774-5B17M3N,with corresponding expiration dates 7/2/2016 and 2/17/2017. 12/2 lb - Item # 23234-13295 29568-4J18J3N, 29949-4L04D3N, 29949-4L04E3N, 30773-5B17K3N, and 30773-5B17L3N with corresponding expiration dates 9/18/2016, 11/4/2016, 11/4/2016, and 2/17/2017.
Where was it sold?
distributed nationwide
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
8 other products · FDA event 71731This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Italian Vegetable Blend recalled by National Frozen Foods.
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