whole fresh American cucumbers packaged in bulk cardboard containers labeled with the "Pamela" brand, a generic white bo
Summary
The FDA issued a Class I for whole fresh American cucumbers packaged in bulk cardboard containers labeled wit by BALOIAN FARMS. Reason: Cucumbers potentially contaminated with Salmonella..
Details
Source
Food Recall
External ID
F-0373-2025
Action Date
2025-01-08
Status
Terminated
Category
food
Product Description
whole fresh American cucumbers packaged in bulk cardboard containers labeled with the "Pamela" brand, a generic white box with a sticker that provides the implicated grower's name, "Agrotato, S.A. de C.V.," or a clear PamPak branded bag of 6 individual cucumbers with the UPC 8 2540107010 6 " Pamela (Bulk Pack 24ct, 36ct, Small, Large, Plain, Select and Super Select) Distributed to Wholesale, Food Service, Retail, and Brokers " Stock "Vegetables" (Bulk Pack 24ct, 36ct, Small, Large, Plain, Select and Super Select) Distributed to Wholesale, Food Service, Retail and Brokers " PamPak (6x6 Bagged Cucumbers) with UPC code:825401070106 Distributed to 2 Wholesale distributers (3 locations) Pamela (24 Ct, 36 Ct, Plain, Large, Select, Super Select, Small) Stock Vegetables (Plain, Large, Select, Super Select, Small) PamPak (6x6ct Bag Pack) Case Label GTIN: 10825401300514
Lot/Code Info: No codes or PLU labels are applied to individual cucumbers. Lot Number (Master Case) Qty (Cases) Ship Date 3-58614 71 cases 10/25/2024 3-58642 180 cases 10/18/2024 3-28729 16 cases 10/24/2024 3-58857 64 cases 11/01/2024 3-58866 70 cases 11/04/2024 3-58891 162 cases 11/05/2024 3-58919 14 cases 10/07/2024 3-58943 92 cases 11/08/2024 3-58984 34 cases 11/12/2024 3-59020 42 cases 11/12/2024 The consumer bag has a UPC code of: 825401070106
Quantity Affected: 40,043 cases
Reason for Recall
Cucumbers potentially contaminated with Salmonella.
Distribution
Distributed to the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, IA, ID, KS, MA, MI, MO, MT, NV, NY, NC, OR, TX, WA, and WI.
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2024-11-29
Company
Nogales, AZ
Context & Analysis
This is a Class I recall. Class I recalls are the most serious — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
This was one of 63 food recalls issued in the same week, part of 204 food-related FDA actions this month.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Class I recall?
A Class I recall is the most serious type. The FDA has determined there is a reasonable probability that the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (BALOIAN FARMS) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does BALOIAN FARMS have FDA actions?
This is the only FDA action we have on record for BALOIAN FARMS in our database.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "F-0373-2025" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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