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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Produce & Fresh

Garden Cut Organic Coleslaw Recalled for Potential Plastic Contamination

Agency Publication Date: September 8, 2020
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Summary

Indianapolis Fruit Company, Inc. is recalling 126 cases of Garden Cut Organic Coleslaw w/ Carrots due to the discovery of foreign material, specifically pieces of plastic, in the finished product. This recall affects 1lb clam-shell containers sold at retailers across six states. Consumers who have purchased this product should not eat it and should return it to the store where it was bought for a refund.

Risk

The presence of plastic pieces in the food poses a choking hazard or the risk of injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract if ingested.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify the affected product: Garden Cut Organic Coleslaw w/ Carrots sold in 1lb clam-shell containers with UPC 053495081016.
  2. Check the 'Best By' dates printed on the packaging for dates 07/31/20 or 08/02/20.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Garden Cut Organic Coleslaw w/ Carrots (1lb)
Item Code:
F-1152-2020
UPC Codes:
053495081016
Date Ranges: Best By: 07/31/20, Best By: 08/02/20

Packaged in 1lb clam-shells, 4 retail units per wholesale case.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 86126
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Indianapolis Fruit Company, Inc.
Sold By: Retailers in IL, IN, MI, OH, TN, and WI
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 126 cases
Distributed To: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Wisconsin

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