CLASS I Food recall · Reported 12 Feb 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Rachael's and Big Y brand Protein Snack Packs recalled
Rachael's Food is recalling Rachael's and Big Y brand Protein Snack Packs, distributed in Massachusetts. The recall was initiated on 31 Dec 2019 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-0597-2020
- FDA event ID
- 84751
- Recalling firm
- Rachael's Food, Chicopee, MA
- Brand
- Big Y
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 31 Dec 2019
- FDA classified
- 4 Feb 2020
- Reported
- 12 Feb 2020
- 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
- Eggs
Timeline
| 31 Dec 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 4 Feb 2020 | Classified by FDA | +35 days |
| 12 Feb 2020 | 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
Product may 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
Rachael's brand and Big Y brand Protein Snack Packs; containing one hard boiled egg, diced roasted turkey, and roasted almonds; packaged in 6x6 plastic containers, Net. wt. 4.25 oz.
Where it was distributed
MA
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which lots are affected?
Production Dates: Dec 27, Dec 29, Dec 30, Jan 1 Rachael s code: 81190701592 and Big Y code: 01889490543
Where was it sold?
MA
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.
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