Mann Packing Company recalls Sweet Potato Sides with Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Products sold between October 2019 and November 2019 may be unsafe.
CFIA notified FDA of positive result for Listeria monocytogenes with various best by dates of Sweet Kale Salad Blend.
Mann's Sweet Potato Sides (4 x 8.8 oz) with UPC 716519012716 are recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This bacteria can cause serious illness, so affected products should not be consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16430-mann-s-sweet-potato-sides-recall-listeria-risk-in-kale.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16430-mann-s-sweet-potato-sides-recall-listeria-risk-in-kale · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0278-2020
“Mann's Sweet Potato Sides Recall: Listeria Risk in Kale Salad Blend.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16430-mann-s-sweet-potato-sides-recall-listeria-risk-in-kale. Based on FDA recall F-0278-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0278-2020%22&limit=1).
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. The contamination was found in Sweet Kale Salad Blend products.
People who purchased Mann's Sweet Potato Sides with best by dates from October 11, 2019 to November 16, 2019 are affected. Those with compromised immune systems are at higher risk.
Check for the UPC 716519012716 on the product label. Products were sold with best by dates between October 11, 2019 and November 16, 2019.
Look for the UPC 716519012716 on the product label to identify recalled items.
If the product has a best by date between October 11, 2019 and November 16, 2019, discard it immediately.
No, products with Listeria monocytogenes contamination are unsafe and should not be consumed.
Discard the product immediately if it has a best by date between October 11, 2019 and November 16, 2019.
Check the UPC 716519012716 on the product label and verify the best by date falls between October 11, 2019 and November 16, 2019.
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Subject: Recall F-0278-2020 — Mann Mann Hello, I own a Mann that is covered by recall F-0278-2020 from Mann. 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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