CLASS I Food recall · Reported 18 Jul 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Romaine Lettuce tied with a rubber band recalled
Pacific International Marketing is recalling Romaine Lettuce tied with a rubber band, distributed in California, Nevada. The recall was initiated on 3 Jul 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-1758-2012
- FDA event ID
- 62502
- Recalling firm
- Pacific International Marketing, Salinas, CA
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 3 Jul 2012
- FDA classified
- 12 Jul 2012
- Reported
- 18 Jul 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Romaine Lettuce
Timeline
| 3 Jul 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 12 Jul 2012 | Classified by FDA | +9 days |
| 18 Jul 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Positive field test for Salmonella.
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
Romaine Lettuce tied with a rubber band
Where it was distributed
CA and NV
Questions about this recall
Is Romaine Lettuce tied with a rubber band recalled?
Yes. Pacific International Marketing recalled Romaine Lettuce tied with a rubber band on 3 Jul 2012. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1758-2012.
Why was it recalled?
Positive field test for Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
There are no codes on the product. Sold on July 2 or 3, 2012,
Where was it sold?
CA and NV
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 21 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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