CLASS II Food recall · Reported 31 Oct 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Jon-Lin¿ Fire Roasted 1/2" Diced Eggplant recalled by McCain Foods U
McCain Foods USA is recalling Jon-Lin¿ Fire Roasted 1/2" Diced Eggplant. The recall was initiated on 13 Oct 2018 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-0325-2019
- FDA event ID
- 81281
- Recalling firm
- McCain Foods USA, Oakbrook Ter, IL
- Brand
- Jon-Lin
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 13 Oct 2018
- FDA classified
- 29 Oct 2018
- Reported
- 31 Oct 2018
- 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
- Other
Timeline
| 13 Oct 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 29 Oct 2018 | Classified by FDA | +16 days |
| 31 Oct 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +2 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
During an internal audit at the manufacturing location, it was discovered that finished product had been released on numerous occasions after receiving presumptive positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella; confirmation was not conducted.
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
Fire Roasted 1/2" Diced Eggplant;: Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿
Where it was distributed
US and Canada, China, Korea and Mexico
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
During an internal audit at the manufacturing location, it was discovered that finished product had been released on numerous occasions after receiving presumptive positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella; confirmation was not conducted.
Which lots are affected?
All products shipped on or after January 1, 2016 Batch numbers: 1001892460
Where was it sold?
US and Canada, China, Korea and Mexico
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
62 other products · FDA event 81281This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Jon-Lin¿ Fire-Roasted Home-Style Green Pepper Strips recalled.
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