Indianapolis Fruit Company, Inc.: Garden Cut Organic Coleslaw Recalled for Potential Plastic Contamination

Agency Publication Date: May 21, 2021

Summary

Indianapolis Fruit Company, Inc. is recalling 50 cases of Garden Cut Coleslaw W/ Carrot Organic sold in 1-pound plastic clamshell containers. The recall was initiated because the product may contain foreign material in the form of plastic pieces. These products were distributed to retailers across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Consumers who have purchased this product should not eat it and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The presence of plastic fragments in food poses a choking hazard or the risk of injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract if ingested. No injuries or incidents have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

Check your refrigerator for Garden Cut Coleslaw W/ Carrot Organic in 1-pound plastic clamshell containers with UPC 053495081016.
Verify the specific identification codes on the packaging: look for Lot Number 46209701 and a 'Best By' date of 05/03/21.
Identify if your product has the item numbers CACO41L or 17671 printed on the label.
If you have an affected product, do not consume it; dispose of the contents or return the container to the retail store where it was purchased for a full refund.
For further information or questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Full refund upon return

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

Affected Products

Product: Garden Cut Coleslaw W/ Carrot Organic (1lb)

Item Code:

CACO41L

17671

UPC Codes:

053495081016

Lot Numbers:

46209701

Date Ranges: Best By: 05/03/21

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 87855

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Indianapolis Fruit Company, Inc.

Sold By: Retailers in IL, IN, MI, OH, TN, and WI

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 50 cases

Distributed To: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Wisconsin

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your refrigerator for Garden Cut Coleslaw W/ Carrot Organic in 1-pound plastic clamshell containers with UPC 053495081016.

Verify the specific identification codes on the packaging: look for Lot Number 46209701 and a 'Best By' date of 05/03/21.

Identify if your product has the item numbers CACO41L or 17671 printed on the label.

If you have an affected product, do not consume it; dispose of the contents or return the container to the retail store where it was purchased for a full refund.

For further information or questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.