CLASS II Food recall · Reported 5 Dec 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Refrigerated Kroger Southwest Sweet Potato Rice recalled

Mary's Harvest Fresh Foods is recalling Refrigerated Kroger Southwest Sweet Potato Rice, distributed in Oregon, Washington. The recall was initiated on 15 Oct 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesSell by: 10/15/18 - thru 10/17/18

Quantity recalled167.3 lbs (within shelf life)

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-0669-2019
FDA event ID: 81318
Recalling firm: Mary's Harvest Fresh Foods, Portland, OR
Brand: Refrigerated Kroger
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 15 Oct 2018
FDA classified: 27 Nov 2018
Reported: 5 Dec 2018
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Telephone
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Potatoes

Timeline

15 Oct 2018	Recall initiated by company
27 Nov 2018	Classified by FDA	+43 days
5 Dec 2018	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

Sweet Potato Rice is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Salmonella or 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

Refrigerated Kroger Southwest Sweet Potato Rice 12 oz. UPC # 826766185610. In rigid plastic container. Label has cooking instructions which states: Heat vegetable oil until very hot in large saute pan. Toss in vegetable and stir fry 1 minute.

Where it was distributed

Retailers and one distributor in Washington and Oregon

Oregon Washington

Stores named: Kroger

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Sweet Potato Rice is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Salmonella or Listeria monocytogenes.

Which lots are affected?

Sell by: 10/15/18 - thru 10/17/18

Where was it sold?

Retailers and one distributor in Washington and Oregon

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

1 other product · FDA event 81318

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Refrigerated Mary's Harvest Fiesta Corn Salsa recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
5 Dec 2018	CLASS II	Refrigerated Mary's Harvest Fiesta Corn Salsa recalledRefrigerated Mary's	Mary's Harvest Fresh Foods	Listeria	OR, WA

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