CLASS I Food recall · Reported 21 Sep 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Tropical Mix recalled by Atlantic Spice Co
Atlantic Spice is recalling Tropical Mix, distributed in 25 states. The recall was initiated on 2 Jun 2016 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-2253-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74504
- Recalling firm
- Atlantic Spice, North Truro, MA
- Brand
- Tropical Mix
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 2 Jun 2016
- FDA classified
- 15 Sep 2016
- Reported
- 21 Sep 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Spices
Timeline
| 2 Jun 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 15 Sep 2016 | Classified by FDA | +105 days |
| 21 Sep 2016 | 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
Product was processed on the same equipment as product possibly 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
Atlantic Spice Tropical Mix, packaged in a 16 oz, clear plastic bag; #929
Where it was distributed
AL CA CO CT FL GA HI IN KY MA MD ME MI MN MO NC ND NH NJ NY OH OK PA RI SC TX VA VT WV WY
AlabamaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutFloridaGeorgiaKentuckyMassachusettsMarylandMichiganMinnesotaMissouriNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew YorkPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth Carolina
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product was processed on the same equipment as product possibly contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which lots are affected?
Lot #1771
Where was it sold?
AL CA CO CT FL GA HI IN KY MA MD ME MI MN MO NC ND NH NJ NY OH OK PA RI SC TX VA VT WV WY
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
2 other products · FDA event 74504This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Cranberry Health Mix recalled by Atlantic Spice Co.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Cranberry Health Mix recalled by Atlantic Spice CoCranberry Health | Atlantic Spice | Listeria | 25 states | |
| CLASS I | Sunflower Seeds Roasted Salted recalled by Atlantic Spice CoSunflower | Atlantic Spice | Listeria | 25 states |
More recalls from Atlantic Spice
All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Sunflower Seeds Roasted Salted recalled by Atlantic Spice CoSunflower | Atlantic Spice | Listeria | 25 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Cranberry Health Mix recalled by Atlantic Spice CoCranberry Health | Atlantic Spice | Listeria | 25 states |
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