Class ITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Jan 28, 2013

Cucumbers, 44 lbs/box. Brand: Malichita (green, yellow, red and white background color on each…

Recalling firm: Altiza Inc.

Why it was recalled

Altiza is recalling Malichita brand cucumbers because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: Feb 14, 2013.

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ProductCucumbers, 44 lbs/box. Brand: Malichita (green, yellow, red and white background color on each cartons)
Package size44 lbs

FDA code information

Lot #MA012304.

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Original product description

Cucumbers, 44 lbs/box. Brand: Malichita (green, yellow, red and white background color on each cartons)

Original FDA recall reason

Altiza is recalling Malichita brand cucumbers because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0984-2013
Event ID
35782
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Jan 28, 2013
Reported
Feb 20, 2013
Classified
Feb 12, 2013
Terminated
Feb 14, 2013
Quantity
343 units
Location
Chula Vista, CA, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Telephone

Where it was distributed

CA

FDA source record · F-0984-2013

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