McCain Foods USA

Recall #F-0223-2019 · Initiated 2018-10-13

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What happened

McCain Foods USA recalled Fire-Roasted Rubio's Vegetable Blend because the company shipped products that had tested positive for harmful bacteria (Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella) without confirming the results first. This happened multiple times at their manufacturing facility.

Who is at risk

Everyone should be concerned, but people with weak immune systems, pregnant women, and young children are at highest risk for serious illness from these bacteria.

What to do

Check if you have this product (2 lb. Chef Sensations brand Fire-Roasted Rubio's Vegetable Blend) and do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. Contact McCain Foods or your healthcare provider if you experience symptoms like fever, muscle aches, diarrhea, or nausea.

Product

Fire-Roasted Rubio's Vegetable Blend: Sold in 2 lb. Brand Name: Chef Sensations¿

Reason for recall

During an internal audit at the manufacturing location, it was discovered that finished product had been released on numerous occasions after receiving presumptive positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella; confirmation was not conducted.

Quantity affected

19,091

Distribution

US and Canada, China, Korea and Mexico

Lot / code info

All products shipped on or after January 1, 2016 Batch numbers: 1001687123 1001876536 1002240498 1002275477 1002100625 1002167503 1002241799 1002314826 1002357138 1002488460 1001654692 1001886679 1001953634

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Terminated

2019-11-01