Lower risk Food recall · FDA · Published December 18, 2018

Produce Packaging Inc Broccoli/Cauliflower Recall: E. coli Contamination Risk

Produce Packaging Inc recalls broccoli and cauliflower products due to potential E. coli contamination from supplier. Consumers should check product codes and contact the company for details.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-1086-2019Food Produce Packaging Inc ›

Lower-risk recall

Firm received notification from supplier of potential for contamination with E.coli.

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Recalling firmProduce Packaging Inc7501 Carnegie Ave · Cleveland, OH 44103-4809

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Produce Packaging Inc is recalling broccoli and cauliflower products that may contain E. coli contamination from a supplier. This recall is important because E. coli can cause serious foodborne illness. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/17914-produce-packaging-inc-broccoli-cauliflower-recall-e-coli-contamination-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/17914-produce-packaging-inc-broccoli-cauliflower-recall-e-coli-contamination-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1086-2019

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“Produce Packaging Inc Broccoli/Cauliflower Recall: E. coli Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/17914-produce-packaging-inc-broccoli-cauliflower-recall-e-coli-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-1086-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1086-2019%22&limit=1).

Produce Packaging Inc recalled Produce Packaging, Inc. Broccoli/Cauliflower 8/2 CT due to potential E. coli contamination, the FDA announced on Dec. 18, 2018. The voluntary Class I recall affects 846 units distributed in Ohio, Michigan, New York and Texas.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Produce Packaging Inc
Product: Produce Packaging, Inc. Broccoli/Cauliflower 8/2 CT
Lot codes: X0285583, X0287099, X0287771

The hazard

The firm received notification from its supplier of the potential for contamination with E. coli. The recall is classified as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Produce Packaging Inc has one other recall on record since April 14, 2022, involving undeclared wheat in a Spicy Southwest Grain Bowl. Other recent recalls of similar products include Evergreen Fresh Sprouts Broccoli Sprouts (Sept. 4, 2026), Todd's Seeds Salad Sprouting Mix (Sept. 11, 2026) and Raw Farm Shredded Cheddar (April 2, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check the product codes on the packaging: X0285583, X0287099, or X0287771. These products were sold in the United States and may be found in grocery stores.

Brand
Produce Packaging Inc
Category
Food

FDA recall event · 22 products

All 22 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Distribution
OH, MI, NY, TX

Recall number	Product, codes & lots	Quantity
F-1075-2019	Produce Packaging, Inc. Cauliflower, Rice 6/11 oz; X0286512 17DEC18, X0288032 21DEC18, X0285842 14DEC18, X0286177 15DEC18, X0285596 14DEC18, X0288298 22DEC18, X0285596 14DEC18	57
F-1076-2019	Produce Packaging, Inc. Cauliflower, Mini Floret 2/2.5 lb; X0287807 21DEC18	5
F-1077-2019	Produce Packaging, Inc. Cauliflower, Rice 5 LB; X0286637 17DEC18, X028563 17DEC18, X0287895 21DEC18, X0285660 14DEC18, X0285677 14DEC18, X0287871 21DEC18, X0286565 17DEC18, X0286033 14DEC18, X0288095 21DEC18, X0286082 14DEC18, X0288207 21DEC18	44
F-1078-2019	Produce Packaging, Inc. Cauliflower, Rice 9 LB; X0285532 14DEC18, X0286450 17DEC18, X0287718 21DEC18, X0288441 23DEC18, X0285955 15DEC18, X0286447 17DEC18, X0286800 19DEC18, X0288116 22DEC18, X0285510 14DEC18, X0287692 21DEC18, X0288428 23DEC18	553
F-1079-2019	Produce Packaging, Inc. Cauliflower, Rice 3/11 OZ; X0285797 12DEC18	1
F-1080-2019	Produce Packaging, Inc. Cauliflower 8/10 OZ Rice Trays 5 lbs; X0287706 21DEC18, X0288139 22DEC18, X0286810 19DEC18, X0286466 17DEC18, X0285969 15DEC18, X0285524 14DEC18, X0288129 21DEC18, X0287741 21DEC18, X0286810 19DEC18, X0287066 19DEC18, X0286487 17DEC18, X0285549 14DEC18	258
F-1081-2019	Produce Packaging, Inc. Cauliflower, Steak 2/5 lb; X0287785 21DEC18, X0286557 17DEC18, X0285584 14DEC18, X0285670 14DEC18	10
F-1082-2019	Produce Packaging, Inc. Cauliflower Floret 2/3 LB; X0286072 14DEC18, X0285694 13DEC18	35
F-1083-2019	Produce Packaging, Inc. Tray, Veg - Fishers 12"; X0285805 12DEC18, X0287985 19DEC18, X0286707 15DEC18	5
F-1084-2019	Produce Packaging, Inc. Tray, Veg - Fishers 2/24 oz; X0285806 12DEC18, X0287986 19DEC18, X0286706 15DEC18	3
F-1085-2019	Produce Packaging, Inc. Tray Vegetable 16"; X0287602 19DEC18, X0288211 21DEC18	2
F-1086-2019	Produce Packaging, Inc. Broccoli/Cauliflower 8/2 CT; X0285583, X0287099, X0287771	846
F-1087-2019	Produce Packaging, Inc. Cauliflower, Floret 4/3 LB; X0286081 14DEC18	10
F-1088-2019	Produce Packaging, Inc. Tray, Vegetable 2/24 OZ; X028799 20DEC18, X0285732 13DEC18, X0287549 19DEC18, X0286186 15DEC18, X0288308 22DEC18	14
F-1089-2019	Produce Packaging, Inc. Mix, Stir Fry #6 6/10 OZ; X0286182 15DEC18	1
F-1090-2019	Produce Packaging, Inc. Combo, Stir Fry/Fajita 6 PK; X0285612 14DEC18, X0286677 17DEC18, X0287838 21DEC18, X0288305 22DEC18, X0285612 14DEC18, X0286677 17DEC18, X0287838 21DEC18	4
F-1091-2019	Produce Packaging, Inc. Mix, Stir-Fry WG 9 LB; X0285536 12DEC18, X0286475 15DEC18, X0286314 14DEC18, X0287719 19DEC18, X0288445 21DEC18, X0286283 14DEC18, X0285958 13DEC18, X0286453 15DEC18, X0285512 12DEC18, X0287696 19DEC18, X0288433 21DEC18, X0288119 20DEC18, X0287461 18DEC18	525
F-1092-2019	Produce Packaging, Inc. Mix, Veggie Rice Blend, 10 LB; X0285550 12DEC18, X0286325 14DEC18, X0286488 15DEC18, X0287742 19DEC18, X0288130 19DEC18, X0285528 12DEC18, X0285970 13DEC18, X0286298 14DEC18, X0286811 17DEC18, X0286467 15DEC18, X0288140 20DEC18, X0287472 18DEC18, X0287707 19DEC18	131
F-1093-2019	Produce Packaging, Inc. Cauliflower, Floret 3 LB; X0287777 21DEC18	2
F-1094-2019	Produce Packaging, Inc. Cauliflower, Wrapped, 16 CT; 22430101	2
F-1095-2019	Produce Packaging, Inc. Burger, Chipotle Beet & Bean 4/10 OZ; X0285662 12DEC18, X0286616 15DEC18, X0285681 12DEC18	4
F-1096-2019	Produce Packaging, Inc. Burger, Asian Veg. 4/10 OZ; X0286568 15DEC18	1

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Codes
Look for the product codes X0285583, X0287099, or X0287771 on the broccoli or cauliflower packaging.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in 4 states.

FDA distribution: “OH, MI, NY, TX” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: Michigan, New York, Ohio, Texas.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 9 months after the firm started it.

Dec 18, 2018Firm started the recall
Feb 22, 2019FDA classified it Class I
Mar 6, 2019Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Sep 17, 2019FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Official source: FDA Recall #F-1086-2019 (December 18, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1086-2019 to see it in context.
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