CLASS I Food recall · Reported 13 Jul 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Natural Directions Organic Green Peas, frozen recalled

Norpac Foods Inc. (Plant #8) is recalling Natural Directions Organic Green Peas, frozen, distributed in 8 states. The recall was initiated on 9 May 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesUse by/Sell By dates/ Codes USE BY 03 2018 / MFG 03 21 2016 code 5G6 21X8 HH:MM. USE BY 04 2018 / MFG 04 11 2016 code 5H6 11X8 HH:MM. USE BY 04 2018 / MFG 04 12 2016 code 5H6 12X8 HH:MM.

Quantity recalled417 cases

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-1616-2016
FDA event ID: 74102
Recalling firm: Norpac Foods Inc. (Plant #8), Salem, OR
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 9 May 2016
FDA classified: 6 Jul 2016
Reported: 13 Jul 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Other

Timeline

9 May 2016	Recall initiated by company
6 Jul 2016	Classified by FDA	+58 days
13 Jul 2016	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

Natural Directions Organic Green Peas are recalled because they have the 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

Natural Directions Organic Green Peas, frozen, net wt. 12 oz. UPC 0 15400 19670 3

Where it was distributed

distributed in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Guam.

Alaska California Hawaii Idaho Montana Nevada Oregon Washington

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Natural Directions Organic Green Peas are recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Which lots are affected?

Use by/Sell By dates/ Codes USE BY 03 2018 / MFG 03 21 2016 code 5G6 21X8 HH:MM. USE BY 04 2018 / MFG 04 11 2016 code 5H6 11X8 HH:MM. USE BY 04 2018 / MFG 04 12 2016 code 5H6 12X8 HH:MM.

Where was it sold?

distributed in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Guam.

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

1 other product · FDA event 74102

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Natural Directions Organic Mixed Vegetables, frozen recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
13 Jul 2016	CLASS I	Natural Directions Organic Mixed Vegetables, frozen recalled	Norpac Foods Inc. (Plant #8)	Listeria	8 states

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