FDAClass ISeptember 5, 2012

Tanimura & Antle Romaine Lettuce recall: E. coli

Tanimura & Antle Romaine Lettuce (Laitue Romaine) in plastic bag Wrapped Single Head Romaine marked Field Packed for Freshness.. Distributed by Tanimura & Antle, Salinas, CA.

Why was Tanimura & Antle Romaine Lettuce recalled?

FDA was notified by CFIA of a positive result for E-cole O157:H7 in Romaine Lettuce with the brand name of Tanimura & Antle, Salinas, CA.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

May have a best buy date of 8/19/12 and available at retail locations from August 2 to 19, 2012.

Product
Tanimura & Antle Romaine Lettuce (Laitue Romaine) in plastic bag Wrapped Single Head Romaine marked Field Packed for Freshness.. Distributed by Tanimura & Antle, Salinas, CA.
Recalling firm
Tanimura & Antle
Quantity
2095 cases: 1969 cases in US, 126 cases in Canada - 12 to 18 heads per case.
Distribution
AL, AR, AZ, CA, GA, KS, KY, MD, NC, NM, NV, NJ, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA and WA and Canada.
Recall date
September 5, 2012
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (food)
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