October 21, 2017
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA – Triple B Corporation of Anchorage, Alaska is voluntarily recalling broccoli florette's, stir fry kit, vegie trays w/ cauliflower, and a veggie pack combo, due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The broccoli used in processing these items has been recalled by our vendor Mann Packing of Salinas, California.
The following recalled products were distributed in state of Alaska through retail store delis.
| Item Description | Size | UPC | Codes |
| Broccoli Crunch Kit | 1 x 6 lb. per case | 97327 10070 8 | Pack Date: 10/20/17. Use by: 10/27/17 |
| Broccoli Florette | 1 x 3 lb. per case | 45009 00410 9 | Use By: 10/27/17 |
| Stir Fry Kit | 1 x 11 lb. per case | 45009 85749 1 | Use By: 10/27/17 |
| Veggie Medley | 12 x 16 oz. per case | 97327 05006 3 | Pack Date: 10/20/17. Use by: 10/29/17 |
| Veggie Pack Combo | 12 x 12 oz. per case | 45009 35124 1 | Pack Date 10/21/17. Use By: 10/30/17 |
| Veggie Platter | 4 x 48 oz. per case | 97327 07008 5 | Pack Date: 10/20/17. Use by: 10/29/17 |
| Veggie Tray w/Dip (12") | 2 x 32 oz. per case | 45009 01155 8 | Pack Date 10/21/17. Use By: 10/30/17 |
| Vegie Tray w/ Cauliflower | 2 x 32 oz. per case | 45009 00633 2 | Use By: 10/27/17 |
At this time there has been no reported illness associated with these products and we have received no complaints regarding our products.
We were informed by our vendor that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's random sampling found a single positive result for Listeria monocytogenes on a Mann Packing Power Blend bagged salad product.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Consumers who may have any of the products listed in this recall alert are urged not to consume and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with any questions may contact Michael Ruff, Director of Food Safety for Triple B, at (206) 577-9852 between Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm PST.