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FOOD SAFETY UPDATE: FRESHOUSE II, LLC RECALLS POTATOES, LIMES, ORANGES AND LEMONS DUE TO LISTERIA

August 10, 2020

Freshouse II, LLC of Salisbury, NC is recalling Valencia Oranges, Lemons, Limes, Organic Limes, and Red B Potatoes because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was initiated after the company’s routine internal testing identified Listeria monocytogenes on a piece of equipment in a packing facility. The recalled products were shipped directly to retailer distribution centers in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia and to wholesalers in Maryland and North Carolina.

No illnesses have been associated with this recall to date.

Consumers with question may contact Freshouse II, LLC at 631-369-7150, Monday through Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm ET.

Attached for your review is the FDA press release.

Markon will update members as more information becomes available.

Lianna Kelly
Food Safety Director

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