CLASS I Food recall · Reported 2 Jan 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Taylor Farms Hearts of Romaine Lettuce, All Natural recalled
Taylor Farms Retail is recalling Taylor Farms Hearts of Romaine Lettuce, All Natural, Fresh Hand Selected, Triple Washed, distributed in California, Florida. The recall was initiated on 13 Dec 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-0854-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63870
- Recalling firm
- Taylor Farms Retail, Salinas, CA
- Brand
- Taylor
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 13 Dec 2012
- FDA classified
- 21 Dec 2012
- Reported
- 2 Jan 2013
- 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
- Romaine Lettuce
Timeline
| 13 Dec 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 21 Dec 2012 | Classified by FDA | +8 days |
| 2 Jan 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Positive IEH sample of Listeria Monocytogenes found in Taylor Farms Hearts of Romaine
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
Taylor Farms Hearts of Romaine Lettuce, All Natural, Fresh Hand Selected, Triple Washed and Ready to Enjoy. 10 oz. bags. Taylor Farms, Salinas, CA. UPC 0 30223 04032 3
Where it was distributed
CA and FL
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Positive IEH sample of Listeria Monocytogenes found in Taylor Farms Hearts of Romaine
Which lots are affected?
Code TFRS 332A09; Best By 12-13-12 06:51 B
Where was it sold?
CA and FL
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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