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California grower recalls salmonella contaminated lettuce
July 23rd, 2009 by Kurt Niland
A California produce grower has recalled romaine lettuce that was distributed throughout 29 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico because of salmonella contamination. Tanimura & Antle, Inc. of Salinas, Calif., issued the recall after the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture detected salmonella on the lettuce in a randomized test.
Cartons of the lettuce were shipped in bulk “naked” (without packaging), tied with a printed twist tie, or bagged. The lot code on the suspected lettuce is 531380. The lettuce was provided to retail stores, food service companies, and wholesale customers.
According to Tanimura & Antle, the lettuce was harvested between June 25 and July 2. The recall applies to lettuce sold prior to July 23. Despite the lettuce being past its shelf life, the company issued the recall nonetheless with “an abundance of caution.” No illnesses have been reported as a result of eating the lettuce.
“We will continue to review opportunities for improvement,” the company said in a release. “Although the recalled product is well beyond the 14-16 day shelf life, we are voluntarily issuing this recall because we want to ensure that we minimize even the slightest risk to public health.”
Tanimura & Antle is working with the Food and Drug Administration to notify the public about the contaminated lettuce.
Additional information about the recall can be obtained by going to the company website or calling 1-877-827-7388.
According to company records, the lettuce was shipped to the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
