CLASS II Food recall · Reported 23 Jan 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Waldorf Salad Kit recalled by Fresh Unlimited
Fresh Unlimited is recalling Waldorf Salad Kit, distributed in 15 states. The recall was initiated on 8 Dec 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-0897-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63843
- Recalling firm
- Fresh Unlimited, Sidney, OH
- Brand
- Waldorf
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 8 Dec 2012
- FDA classified
- 16 Jan 2013
- Reported
- 23 Jan 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Salad Kits
Timeline
| 8 Dec 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Jan 2013 | Classified by FDA | +39 days |
| 23 Jan 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Possible contamination 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
Waldorf Salad Kit 5.19lb (2,345g) bag Item #74802 INGREDIENTS: APPLES***MAYONNAISE***CELERY, WALNUTS CONTAINS: SOYBEAN OIL, EGG, TREE NUTS (WALNUTS) BEST USED BY: 11/23/12 TC: 13171319 15:43
Where it was distributed
Product was shipped to the folloiwng states: AL, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, WI & WV.
AlabamaFloridaGeorgiaIllinoisIndianaKentuckyMichiganNorth CarolinaNew YorkOhioPennsylvaniaTennesseeVirginiaWisconsinWest Virginia
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which lots are affected?
Use by 11/23/12 Item #74802
Where was it sold?
Product was shipped to the folloiwng states: AL, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, WI & WV.
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.
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