Produce Company Linked to E. coli Outbreak Issues Recall for Leaf Lettuce and Cauliflower, WA Sandwich Company Recalls Product

Adam Brothers, the only farm identified by FDA as one of the potential sources of the E.coli linked Romaine lettuce recall, issued a recall for leaf lettuce and cauliflower.  In a statement issued by the company, "The recall was initiated after it was discovered that sediment from a reservoir near where the produce was grown tested positive for E. coli O157:H7. Filtered and treated water from the
reservoir may have come in contact with the produce after it was harvested. None of the filtered,
treated water has tested positive for E. coli, all E. coli tests returning negative."

A Spokane WA sandwich company is recalling sandwiches made with green leaf lettuce grown by Adam Brothers.

While the leaf lettuce filets have not been tested to determine whether or not they have E. coli contamination, the fact that the E. coli was found in a sediment sample was sufficient enough evidence for the produce grower to issue a recall.  From the sandwich company's notice, "The affected products distributed by Spokane Produce include green leaf lettuce that was originated and recalled from Adam Bros. Farming Inc. of Santa Maria, CA."

https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm628722.htm
Adam Bros. Farming, Inc. Recalls Red and Green Leaf Lettuce and Cauliflower Because of Possible Health Risk
For Immediate Release
December 17, 2018



Contact
Consumers. Krista Peters1-805-925-0339
Announcement
Adam Bros. Farming, Inc. of Santa Maria, California is recalling red leaf lettuce, green leaf lettuce and cauliflower harvested on November 27 through 30, 2018 out of an abundance of caution, because it may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria (E. Coli O157:H7).
None of the recalled product has tested positive for E. coli O157:H7. No illnesses have been reported.

Adam Bros. Farming, Inc. feels a strong commitment to its customers and has worked for years to provide a safe and healthy food supply. Out of an abundance of caution, Adam Bros.

Farming, Inc. is initiating this voluntary recall in cooperation with the FDA. The recall involves produce harvested between November 27, 2018 and November 30, 2018, grown in particular fields. It does not involve all of Adam Bros. Farming, Inc.’s products.

As of 12/13/2018 Adam Bros. Farming, Inc. has notified its effected customers of all product that was recalled, asking that the product not be eaten, sold, or transferred. Furthermore, Adam Bros. Farming, Inc. asked that its customers notify the downline chain of custody to insure a full recall.

Cauliflower was distributed to wholesalers in AZ, CA, IL, LA, MD, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA. Tijuana, Mexico, and Canada ; red and green leaf lettuce was distributed to wholesalers in CA, CO, OR, TX, PA, WA, and Canada; red leaf lettuce only was distributed to a wholesaler in MN, and Tijuana, Mexico.

Recalled product may be identified as follows:

Red Leaf Lettuce – Adam Bros. Family Farms Label: Carton Tag Numbers:

204-27245 331-18, 253-27267 331-18, 204-27267 331-18, 203-27267 331-18, 253-27267 332-18, 204-27267 332-18

Pallet Tag Numbers:

1635961,1635962,1635977,1635978,1635979,1635980,1635981,1635982,1635983,1635984,163
5985,
635986,1635988,1635989,1635990,1635991,1636104,1636105,1636106,1636107,1636108,1636
109,
1636110,1636111,1636120,1636121,1636173,1636174,1636175,1636176,1636177,1636178,163
6179,
1636187,1636188,1636189,1636190,1636234,1636235,1636236,1636237,1636238,1636239,163
6240,
1636241,1636242,1636243,1636297,1636298,1636299,1636300,1636301,1636302,1636303,163
6304,
1636305,1636306,1636376,1636377,1636378,1636379,1636380,1636381,1636382,1636492,163
6493, 1636494,1636495,1636496,1636497,1636498,1636499,1636500

Green Leaf Lettuce – Adam Bros. Family Farms Label: Carton Tag Numbers:

204-27247 331-18, 253-27268 331-18, 204-27268 331-18, 204-27268 331-18, 204-27268 332-18

Pallet Tag Numbers:

1635842,1635843,1635844,1635845,1635846,1635847,1635848,1635849,1635850,1635851,163
5872,
1635873,1635874,1635875,1635876,1635877,1635878,1635879,1635880,1635881,1635951,163
5952,
1635953,1635954,1635955,1635956,1635957,1635958,1635959,1635960,1635963,1635964,163
5965,
1635966,1635967,1635968,1635969,1635970,1635971,1635972,1635973,1635974,1635975,163
5976,
1636062,1636063,1636064,1636065,1636066,1636067,1636068,1636069,1636070,1636071,163
6101,
1636102,1636103,1636112,1636113,1636114,1636115,1636116,1636117,1636118,1636119,163
6180,
1636181,1636182,1636183,1636184,1636185,1636186,1636373,1636374,1636375,1636501,163
6502, 1636503,1636504,1636505,1636506,1636507,1636508,1636509

Cauliflower – Adam Bros. Family Farms Label: Carton Tag Numbers:

203-27263 331-18, 203-27263 333-18, 203-27263 334-18, 204-27268 332-18, 203-27268 334-18, 203-27263 332-18, 203-27263 334-18

Pallet Tag Numbers:

1635882,1635883,1635884,1635885,1636072,1636073,1636074,1636075,1636076,1636140,163
6141,
1636142,1636143,1636307,1636308,1636309,1636310,1636314,1636593,1636594,1636595,163
6596,

1636597,1636598,1636599,1636600,1636601,1636716,1636717,1636718,1636719,1636720,163
6924,
1636925,1636926,1636927,1637046,1637047,1637170,1637171,1635886,1635887,1636077,163
6078,
1636144,1636145,1636311,1636312,1636602,1636603,1636604,1636605,1636721,1636722,163
6928,
1636929,1637048,1637049,1637172,1637173,1635888,1636079,1636146,1636313,1636606,163
6607, 1636723,1636930,1637050,1637174

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that sediment from a reservoir near where the produce was grown tested positive for E. coli O157:H7. Filtered and treated water from the reservoir may have come in contact with the produce after it was harvested. None of the filtered, treated water has tested positive for E. coli, all E. coli tests returning negative. This bacteria may cause a diarrheal illness from which most healthy adults can recover completely within a week. Some people can develop a form of kidney failure called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). HUS is most likely to occur in young children and the elderly. The condition can lead to serious kidney damage and even death.

Consumers who have purchased any of the referenced product are urged to return it to the place of purchase or destroy it. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-805-925- 0339.


http://www.adambros.com/press-release-12132018.pdf
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 13, 2018
Adam Bros. Farming, Inc.
Attn: Krista Peters
1-805-925-0339
ADAM BROS. FARMING, INC. RECALLS RED AND GREEN LEAF LETTUCE AND
CAULIFLOWER BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK

Adam Bros. Farming, Inc. of Santa Maria, California is recalling red leaf lettuce, green leaf
lettuce and cauliflower harvested on November 27 through 30, 2018 out of an abundance of
caution, because it may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria (E. Coli
O157:H7).

None of the recalled product has tested positive for E. coli O157:H7.  No illnesses have been reported.

Adam Bros. Farming, Inc. feels a strong commitment to its customers and has worked for years
to provide a safe and healthy food supply. Out of an abundance of caution, Adam Bros.
Farming, Inc. is initiating this voluntary recall in cooperation with the FDA. The recall involves
produce harvested between November 27, 2018 and November 30, 2018, grown in particular
fields. It does not involve all of Adam Bros. Farming, Inc.’s products.
As of 12/13/2018 Adam Bros. Farming, Inc. has notified its effected customers of all product
that was recalled, asking that the product not be eaten, sold, or transferred. Furthermore, Adam
Bros. Farming, Inc. asked that its customers notify the downline chain of custody to insure a full
recall.

Cauliflower was distributed to wholesalers in AZ, CA, IL, LA, MD, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA.
Tijuana, Mexico, and Canada ; red and green leaf lettuce was distributed to wholesalers in CA,
CO, OR, TX, PA, WA, and Canada; red leaf lettuce only was distributed to a wholesaler in MN,
and Tijuana, Mexico.
Recalled product may be identified as follows:
See Link for list.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that sediment from a reservoir near where the
produce was grown tested positive for E. coli O157:H7. Filtered and treated water from the
reservoir may have come in contact with the produce after it was harvested. None of the filtered,
treated water has tested positive for E. coli, all E. coli tests returning negative. This bacteria may
cause a diarrheal illness from which most healthy adults can recover completely within a week.
Some people can develop a form of kidney failure called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS).
HUS is most likely to occur in young children and the elderly. The condition can lead to serious
kidney damage and even death.
Consumers who have purchased any of the referenced product are urged to return it to the place
of purchase or destroy it. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-805-925-
0339.
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Spokane Produce Voluntarily Recalls Northwest Cuisine Creations and Fresh&Local Sandwiches and Green Leaf Lettuce Filets
For Immediate Release
December 15, 2018
Contact
Media  Daniel J. Petek   dpetek@mac.com  (509)710-8301

Announcement

Spokane Produce Inc. of Spokane, WA initiates a voluntary recall of sandwiches containing green leaf lettuce and foodservice lettuce filets following notice of a produce industry ingredient recall by Adam Bros. Farming Inc. Sandwich products bearing the Northwest Cuisine Creations and Fresh&Local labels. These prod- ucts are recalled because they may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria (E. Coli O157:H7). E. coli O157:H7 causes a diarrheal illness often with bloody stools. Although most healthy adults can recover completely within a week, some people can develop a form of kidney failure called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). HUS is most likely to occur in young children and the elderly. The condition can lead to serious kidney damage and even death.

All sandwiches bear the “best buy” dating 12/14/18-12/21/18. The product was distributed to grocery markets in Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Oregon. In addition, Green Leaf Filets (no label) in five(5) and ten(10) pound containers are being recalled from foodservice accounts.

Recalled Product  Net Wt.  UPC  Brand  Best Buy Dates Range
Italian Hoagie 7.7 oz 88694 79803 Northwest Cuisine Creations 12/14/18-12/21/18
Turkey-Bacon-Cheddar 7.4 oz 88694 79804 Northwest Cuisine Creations 12/14/18-12/21/18
Turkey Swiss 6.5 oz 88694 79806 Northwest Cuisine Creations 12/14/18-12/21/18
Ham & Cheeese 6.5 oz 88694 79807 Northwest Cuisine Creations 12/14/18-12/21/18
Roast Beef w/Pepper Jack 7.7 oz 88694 79808 Northwest Cuisine Creations 12/14/18-12/21/18
Club Sandwich 6.5 oz 88694 79809 Northwest Cuisine Creations 12/14/18-12/21/18
Tuscan Turkey 7 oz 88694 79814 Northwest Cuisine Creations 12/14/18-12/21/18
Tuscan Ham 7 oz 88694 79815 Northwest Cuisine Creations 12/14/18-12/21/18
Turkey Hoagie w/Avocado Spread 7 oz 88694 79816 Northwest Cuisine Creations 12/14/18-12/21/18
Roast Beef Hoagie 7 oz. 88794 79817 Northwest Cuisine Creations 12/14/18-12/21/18
Italian Hoagie 7.7 oz 88694 79803 Fresh & Local 12/14/18-12/21/18
Turkey-Bacon-Cheddar 7.4 oz 88694 79804 Fresh & Local 12/14/18-12/21/18
Ham & Cheese 6.5 oz 88694 79807 Fresh & Local 12/14/18-12/21/18
Turkey Swiss 6.5 oz 88694 79806 Fresh & Local 12/14/18-12/21/18
Tuscan Turkey 7 oz 88694 79814 Fresh & Local 12/14/18-12/21/18
Tuscan Ham 7 oz 88694 79815 Fresh & Local 12/14/18-12/21/18
Turkey Hoagie w/Avacado Spread 7 oz 88694 79816 Fresh & Local 12/14/18-12/21/18
Club Sandwich 6.5 oz 88694 79809 Fresh & Local 12/14/18-12/21/18

The affected products distributed by Spokane Produce include green leaf lettuce that was originated and recalled from Adam Bros. Farming Inc. of Santa Maria, CA. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that sediment from a reservoir near where the Adam Bros. Farm produce was grown tested positive for E.coli O157:H7. Filtered and treated water from the reservoir may have come in contact with the produce after it was harvested. None of the filtered, treated water has tested positive for E. coli, all E. coli tests returning negative.

“We are taking extreme precautionary measures,” notes Dan Petek, Spokane Produce spokesperson. “To date, there have been no cases of E coli or contamination from any Adam Bros. green leaf lettuce. In complete regard for the public at large and our customers, we believe it is prudent at this point to be proactive and call in all product.”

Out of an abundance of caution, as a service to the general consuming public at large, product is being recalled in consultation with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). No illnesses have been reported to date.

Consumers who purchased any of the sandwiches bearing the “best buy 12/14/18-12/21/18” are advised not to eat any product and should destroy or return the product to the place of purchase.