CLASS I Food recall · Reported 5 Sep 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Markets of Meijer, fresh Grillers Aparagus Blend recalled
Pure Hothouse Foods is recalling Markets of Meijer, fresh Grillers Aparagus Blend, Ingredients: Asparagus, Sweet Bell, distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio. The recall was initiated on 16 Aug 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-2097-2012
- FDA event ID
- 62390
- Recalling firm
- Pure Hothouse Foods, Leamington, N/A
- Brand
- Markets
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 16 Aug 2012
- FDA classified
- 28 Aug 2012
- Reported
- 5 Sep 2012
- 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
- Onions
Timeline
| 16 Aug 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Aug 2012 | Classified by FDA | +12 days |
| 5 Sep 2012 | 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
As of the August 16, 2012, Pure Hothouse Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling fresh cut vegetable grilling trays containing mushrooms with the Sell by dates of August 11th, 2012 through August 26, 2012 because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious or life threatening food borne illness in a person who eats a food item cont
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
Markets of Meijer, fresh Grillers Aparagus Blend, 14 oz, Ingredients: Asparagus, Sweet Bell Peppers, Mushrooms,, Sweet White Onions, Product of Canada, Keep Refrigerated, Pre-heat grill or over to 450 F... Cook 15-20 minutes in oven/BBQ or 4-5 minutes in microwave...
Where it was distributed
Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky
IllinoisIndianaKentuckyMichiganOhio
Stores named: Meijer
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
As of the August 16, 2012, Pure Hothouse Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling fresh cut vegetable grilling trays containing mushrooms with the Sell by dates of August 11th, 2012 through August 26, 2012 because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious or life threatening food borne illness in a person who eats a food item cont
Which lots are affected?
Best By Date August 11th August 26th 2012 UPC code 7-08820-85353-9
Where was it sold?
Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky
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 I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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
2 other products · FDA event 62390| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Markets of Meijer, fresh Grillers Steak Toppers recalledMarkets | Pure Hothouse Foods | Listeria | 5 states | |
| CLASS I | Markets of Meijer, fresh Grillers, Mushrooms with Rosemary recalledMarkets | Pure Hothouse Foods | Listeria | 5 states |
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All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Markets of Meijer, fresh Grillers, Mushrooms with Rosemary recalledMarkets | Pure Hothouse Foods | Listeria | 5 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Markets of Meijer, fresh Grillers Steak Toppers recalledMarkets | Pure Hothouse Foods | Listeria | 5 states |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Food | CLASS II | Onion granules (irradiated) recalled by Laiwu Manhing Vegetables | Laiwu Manhing Vegetables Fruits | Foreign Material | CA |
| Food | CLASS I | Sliced (1/4") green onions, refrigerated recalled by Garden Fresh Foods | Garden Fresh Foods | Listeria | WA |