CLASS I Food recall · Reported 3 Aug 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Organic Broccoli & Cheddar Cheese recalled by CRF Frozen Foods

CRF Frozen Foods is recalling Organic Broccoli & Cheddar Cheese, brand Columbia River Organics, frozen, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 2 May 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesAll affected products have the best by dates or sell by dates between April 26, 2016 and April 26, 2018.

Quantity recalledFirm did not provide.

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-1797-2016
FDA event ID: 74133
Recalling firm: CRF Frozen Foods, Pasco, WA
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 2 May 2016
FDA classified: 26 Jul 2016
Reported: 3 Aug 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Press Release
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Cheese

Timeline

2 May 2016	Recall initiated by company
26 Jul 2016	Classified by FDA	+85 days
3 Aug 2016	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

Organic Broccoli & Cheddar Cheese is recalled because it has 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

Organic Broccoli & Cheddar Cheese, brand Columbia River Organics, frozen, net wt. 10oz. UPC 5711000140 The ingredients statement declares: Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese.

Where it was distributed

US nationwide and in Canada and Japan

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Organic Broccoli & Cheddar Cheese is recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Which lots are affected?

All affected products have the best by dates or sell by dates between April 26, 2016 and April 26, 2018.

Where was it sold?

US nationwide and in Canada and Japan

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

26 other products · FDA event 74133

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Organic Peas & Pearl Onions, brand Columbia River Organics, frozen recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
3 Aug 2016	CLASS I	Organic Peas & Pearl Onions, brand Columbia River Organics, frozen recalled	CRF Frozen Foods	Listeria	Nationwide
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3 Aug 2016	CLASS I	Supreme Stir-Fry Sensation, brand VIP, frozen recalledSupreme Stir-Fry	CRF Frozen Foods	Listeria	Nationwide
3 Aug 2016	CLASS I	Harvest Vegetable Blend, brand Signature Kitchens, frozen recalledHarvest	CRF Frozen Foods	Listeria	Nationwide
3 Aug 2016	CLASS I	Supreme Fiesta Blend, brand VIP, frozen recalled by CRF Frozen FoodsSupreme Fiesta	CRF Frozen Foods	Listeria	Nationwide
3 Aug 2016	CLASS I	Organic Gardener's Blend, brand Columbia River Organics, frozen recalled	CRF Frozen Foods	Listeria	Nationwide
3 Aug 2016	CLASS I	Organic Potato Medley, brand Columbia River Organics, frozen recalled	CRF Frozen Foods	Listeria	Nationwide
3 Aug 2016	CLASS I	Stew Vegetables, brand Signature Kitchens, frozen recalledStew Vegetables	CRF Frozen Foods	Listeria	Nationwide
3 Aug 2016	CLASS I	Asparagus, Corn & Carrots Blend, brand Signature Kitchens, frozen recalledAsparagus	CRF Frozen Foods	Listeria	Nationwide
3 Aug 2016	CLASS I	Supreme Healthy Garden Blend, brand VIP, frozen recalledSupreme Healthy	CRF Frozen Foods	Listeria	Nationwide
3 Aug 2016	CLASS I	Stir Fry Vegetable, brand Signature Kitchens, frozen, net recalledStir Fry	CRF Frozen Foods	Listeria	Nationwide
3 Aug 2016	CLASS I	Mixed Vegetable, brand Emerald Farms, frozen recalled	CRF Frozen Foods	Listeria	Nationwide
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3 Aug 2016	CLASS I	Garden Blend Vegetables, brand O Organic, frozen recalledGarden Blend	CRF Frozen Foods	Listeria	Nationwide
3 Aug 2016	CLASS I	Mix Vegetables, brand JFDA (label in Japanese), frozen recalledMix Vegetables	CRF Frozen Foods	Listeria	Nationwide
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3 Aug 2016	CLASS I	Red, Green and Yellow Pepper Strips, brand Safeway Kitchens, frozen recalled	CRF Frozen Foods	Listeria	Nationwide
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3 Aug 2016	CLASS I	Big House Blend, brand Bybee's, frozen recalled by CRF Frozen FoodsBig House	CRF Frozen Foods	Listeria	Nationwide
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