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Recall map → All recalls → F-1447-2012

Leafy Romaine; Romaine Lettuce & Leaf Lettuces; 10 oz plastic bag. Best if used by date: June 19, 2012. Packaged under brand names of: Kroger Fresh Selections, UPC 0 11110 91046 2, Distributed by the Kroger Co., Cincinnati, OH 45202 and Marketside UPC: 6 81131 02781 6 Distributed by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Bentonville, AR 72716 Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc · reported 2012-07-18

Terminated This recall has been closed out by the agency.

Reason for recall: Positive MDP sample for Listeria Monocytogenes collected b USDA for Marketside Leafy Romaine Salad with Best By date of June 19, 2012.
Classification: Class I
Recall initiated: 2012-06-21
Reported by the agency: 2012-07-18
Closed out (terminated): 2012-08-17
Recalling firm: Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc
Monterey, CA
United States
This is the firm that issued the recall — commonly a distributor or processor. It is not the origin of contamination.
Distribution (the agency's own words): VA, NC. KY. SC. TN. GA
States we parsed from that text: GA KY NC SC TN VA
The agency named these states. Parse method explicit_state_list, confidence high.
Food category: Produce (fruit & vegetables)derived
Assigned by a reviewed keyword rulebook over the product description, not by the agency.
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number: F-1447-2012

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