Romaine Lettuce Mix Recalled for Potential Deer Feces Contamination
G.O. Corporation is recalling lettuce mix containing romaine (Produce Code 421009) due to potential contamination with deer feces. The affected products were distributed in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: Deer feces contamination presents a risk of exposure to high-risk pathogens such as E. coli O157 and Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported, but the potential for serious harm justifies a High severity classification per the rubric for high-risk pathogens without reported illness.
Plain-English summary
G.O. Corporation is recalling lettuce mix containing romaine, sold under Produce Code 421009 in 4-5 lb. bags. The product may be contaminated with deer feces.
The potential contamination was identified, and the company initiated this recall to protect public health. Deer feces can contain harmful bacteria that may cause illness if ingested.
Approximately 23,186 lbs. of affected product was distributed to retailers and food services in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Lot Code 130212 is included in this recall.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Retailers and food services should remove affected products from sale. Anyone who consumed the product and experiences symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal cramps should contact a healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Lettuce Mix w 20 Romaine, Produce Code 421009, 4-5 lb. bags per shipping case,
- Manufacturer
- G.O. Corporation
- Category
- Food — Produce
- Hazard
- fecal-contamination
- pathogen-risk
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Lot Code: 130212
Distribution
Distributed in 4 states:
- IA
- MN
- ND
- WI
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