Food recall: Frozen three pepper and onion blends labeled as: a) Harris Teeter(TM) brand THREE PEPPER & ONION BLEND, NET WT 12 OZ…
Class I FDA enforcement event 73853. Recall start date: . Status in the FDA record: Terminated. Termination date: .
Reason for recall, in the words of FDA
Products contain onions which were recalled for the possibility of Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Class I, in the words of FDA
a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
The Pictsweet Company started this food recall on 9 Apr 2016. The firm address in the FDA record is in Bells, TN. FDA put the recall in Class I. FDA event 73853 has 12 product records. The first FDA enforcement report date is 13 Jul 2016. The record gives the status Terminated, with the termination date 3 Aug 2017.
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Distribution
In the words of FDA.
Nationwide
Recalling firm
The Pictsweet Company, Bells, TN.
Recalling firm: The firm that the FDA record names for a recall.
FDA records how the recall started: Voluntary: Firm initiated.
Products
12 product records in the event.
| Recall number | Product | Quantity | Class | Status | Report date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-1653-2016 | Frozen three pepper and onion blends labeled as: a) Harris Teeter(TM) brand THREE PEPPER & ONION BLEND, NET WT 12 OZ (340g), UPC 72036 71681, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY HARRIS TEETER, LLC, MATTHEWS, NC 28105 b) Kroger(R) 3 PEPPER & ONION BLEND, onions, green bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, & red bell peppers, RECIPE… | 146898 units | Class I | Terminated | 13 Jul 2016 |
| F-1654-2016 | Harris Teeter(TM) brand SOUP MIX VEGGIES, carrots, potatoes, corn, green beans, lima beans, okra, green peas, celery, onions, NET WT 12 OZ (340g), UPC 72036 71683, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY HARRIS TEETER, LLC, MATTHEWS, NC 28105 | 4032 units | Class I | Terminated | 13 Jul 2016 |
| F-1655-2016 | Frozen chopped onions labeled as: a) Kroger(R) CHOPPED ONIONS, RECIPE BEGINNINGS(R), NET WT 12 OZ (340g), UPC 11110 89791, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER COMPANY, CINCINNATI, OH 45202 b) PICTSWEET(R) Chopped Onions, recipe helper, NET WT 10 OZ (283g), UPC 70560 96609, DISTRIBUTED BY THE PICTSWEET COMPANY, BELLS, TN 38006 | 81752 units | Class I | Terminated | 13 Jul 2016 |
| F-1656-2016 | Kroger(R) CAJUN STYLE MIREPOIX BLEND, onions, celery, and green bell peppers, RECIPE BEGINNINGS(R), NET WT 12 OZ (340g), UPC 11110 89787, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER COMPANY, CINCINNATI, OH 45202 | 11704 units | Class I | Terminated | 13 Jul 2016 |
| F-1657-2016 | Kroger(R) VEGETABLES WITH NOODLES, egg noodles, broccoli, carrots, green bell peppers, mushrooms, onions & red bell peppers, STIR FRY STARTERS(R), NET WT 12 OZ (340g), UPC 11110 89776, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER COMPANY, CINCINNATI, OH 45202 | 1680 units | Class I | Terminated | 13 Jul 2016 |
| F-1658-2016 | Kroger(R) VEGETABLES, broccoli, sugar snap peas, green bean carrots, celery, onions, mushrooms, & red bell peppers, STIR FRY STARTERS(R), NET WT 12 OZ (340g), UPC 11110 89775, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER COMPANY, CINCINNATI, OH 45202 | 126060 units | Class I | Terminated | 13 Jul 2016 |
| F-1659-2016 | PICTSWEET(R) Steamables, Seasoned Spring Vegetables, with Asparagus and Ground Peppercorn Seasoning, NET WT 10 OZ (283g), UPC 70560 97826, DISTRIBUTED BY THE PICTSWEET COMPANY, BELLS, TN 38006 | 79932 units | Class I | Terminated | 13 Jul 2016 |
| F-1660-2016 | Frozen seasoning blend labeled as: a) PICTSWEET(R) Seasoning Blend, recipe helper, NET WT 10 OZ (283g), UPC 70560 96902, DISTRIBUTED BY THE PICTSWEET COMPANY, BELLS, TN 38006 b) PICTSWEET(R) Seasoning Blend, NET WT 24 OZ (1 LB 8 OZ) 680g, UPC 70560 96911, DISTRIBUTED BY THE PICTSWEET COMPANY, BELLS, TN 38006 c)… | 213830 units | Class I | Terminated | 13 Jul 2016 |
| F-1661-2016 | PICTSWEET(R) Vegetables for Cajun Gumbo, Seasoned with a blend of Cajun Spices, NET WT 12 OZ (340g), UPC 70560 95818, DISTRIBUTED BY THE PICTSWEET COMPANY, BELLS, TN 38006 | 1362 units | Class I | Terminated | 13 Jul 2016 |
| F-1662-2016 | PICTSWEET(R) Gumbo Vegetables, NET WT 12 OZ (340g), UPC 70560 95995, DISTRIBUTED BY THE PICTSWEET COMPANY, BELLS, TN 38006 | 809 cases of 6 units | Class I | Terminated | 13 Jul 2016 |
| F-1663-2016 | PICTSWEET(R) Steam'ables, Seasoned Summer Vegetables, with Cracked Pepper Seasoning, NET WT 10 OZ (283g), UPC 70560 98001, DISTRIBUTED BY THE PICTSWEET COMPANY, BELLS, TN 38006 | 65880 units | Class I | Terminated | 13 Jul 2016 |
| F-1664-2016 | PICTSWEET(R) Deluxe Stir-Fry Chinese Style Vegetables, Oriental Seasoning, NET WT 24 OZ (1 LB 8 OZ) 680g, UPC 70560 95689, DISTRIBUTED BY THE PICTSWEET COMPANY, BELLS, TN 38006 | 960 units | Class I | Terminated | 13 Jul 2016 |
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Class I: The highest of the three FDA recall classes.
The event in context
- Food events that started in 2016
- 799
- Share of these events in Class I
- 52%
- Product records in this event
- 12Median of the firm: 12
- Events of the firm on the register
- 4
Other events of the firm
| Initiated | Product (first record) | Type | Class | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jul 2018 | Pictsweet Farms Steam'ables Baby Brussels Sprouts***NET WT 12 OZ (340g)***THIS SIDE UP IN MICROWAVE***Nutrition Facts*** | Food | Class I | 1 |
| 13 Jan 2017 | PICTSWEET(R) FARMS, Southern Classics, Crunchy Breaded Okra, NET WT 12 OZ (340g), UPC 7056098377 | Food | Class II | 1 |
| 6 May 2016 | Frozen cut green beans labeled as: 1. Kroger(R) Cut Green Beans, NET WT 32 OZ (2 LB) 907g, UPC1111081914 BEST IF USED BY | Food | Class I | 12 |
Official channels
- FDA enforcement report F-1653-2016The FDA record of the first product of this event.
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Recall Register. FDA enforcement event 73853. https://recallregister.com/fda/i/73853/. Source: openFDA enforcement reports. Data through .
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- Export date
- 28 Sep 2026
- Newest FDA report date on the register
- 23 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Where was the product distributed?
- The FDA record gives this distribution:
Nationwide
- What quantity of product is in FDA event 73853?
- The event has 12 product records. The first record gives this quantity:
146898 units
- How did the recall start?
- The FDA record says:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
- How many food recalls of 2016 have the same class?
- 52% of the 799 food events that started in 2016 are in Class I.