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Food recall · FDA · Published November 4, 2019

Pacific Coast Fruit Company recalls Winter Citrus Slaw Kit, item #71909, UPC 20728 71909. There are 2/7.2 lbs. bags of multiple ingredients per kit. Each

Pacific Coast Fruit Company recalls Winter Citrus Slaw Kit (item #71909) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Products sold with Best Used By dates up to November 9, 2019.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0228-2020FoodPacific Coast Fruit Company ›
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Recalling firmPacific Coast Fruit Company201 NE 2nd Ave, N/A · Portland, OR 97232-3289
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What happened, in plain English

Pacific Coast Fruit Company is recalling Winter Citrus Slaw Kits (item #71909) because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This recall affects kits sold with Best Used By dates up to November 9, 2019. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16357-pacific-coast-fruit-company-winter-citrus-slaw-kit-recall-listeria.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16357-pacific-coast-fruit-company-winter-citrus-slaw-kit-recall-listeria · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0228-2020

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“Pacific Coast Fruit Company Winter Citrus Slaw Kit Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16357-pacific-coast-fruit-company-winter-citrus-slaw-kit-recall-listeria. Based on FDA recall #F-0228-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0228-2020%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. Contaminated food can lead to illness if eaten, even if the product appears safe.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased the Winter Citrus Slaw Kit (item #71909) with Best Used By dates up to November 9, 2019. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the Winter Citrus Slaw Kit (item #71909) with UPC 20728 71909. Products sold with Best Used By dates up to November 9, 2019 are affected.

  • Brand
    Pacific Coast Fruit Company
  • Product
    Winter Citrus Slaw Kit, item #71909, UPC 20728 71909. There are 2/7.2 lbs. bags of multiple ingredients per kit. Each
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Dates

    Look for the Best Used By date on the kit, which should be up to November 9, 2019.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to eat?

The recall states there is a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes, so it is not safe to eat. The product should be discarded.

How can I tell if I have the recalled product?

Check for the Winter Citrus Slaw Kit (item #71909) with UPC 20728 71909 and Best Used By dates up to November 9, 2019.

Who is most at risk from this contamination?

People with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, and newborns are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria monocytogenes.

Take action

Contact Pacific Coast Fruit Company

We’ve drafted a message you can send Pacific Coast Fruit Company to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall F-0228-2020 — Pacific Coast Fruit Company Winter Citrus Slaw Kit, item #71909, UPC 20728 71909. There are 2/7.2 l

Hello,

I own a Winter Citrus Slaw Kit, item #71909, UPC 20728 71909. There are 2/7.2 lbs. bags of multiple ingredients per kit. Each that is covered by recall F-0228-2020 from Pacific Coast Fruit Company.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-0228-2020 (November 4, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0228-2020 to see it in context.
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