McCain Foods USA

Recall #F-0231-2019 · Initiated 2018-10-13

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What happened

McCain Foods USA is recalling frozen tri-colored pepper strips because the company released products without waiting for complete safety test results after some initial tests showed possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella bacteria. The product was sold in large 20-pound containers under the Jon-Lin NatureSmart brand.

Who is at risk

Everyone could be affected, but people with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, young children, and elderly individuals are at higher risk of serious illness from these bacteria.

What to do

If you have purchased this product, do not eat it and throw it away or return it to your retailer. Check your freezer for Jon-Lin NatureSmart Fire-Roasted Homestyle Julienne Tri-Colored Pepper Strips in 20-pound containers and contact McCain Foods or the FDA if you have questions.

Product

Fire-Roasted Homestyle Julienne Tri-Colored Pepper Strips; Sold in 20 lb. containers. Brand Name:Jon-Lin¿ NatureSmart¿

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

20, 235 cases

Distribution

US and Canada, China, Korea and Mexico

Lot / code info

All products shipped on or after January 1, 2016 Batch numbers: 1002078986 1002081581 1002028436 1002160555 1002289005 1002371778 1002404845 1002738245 1001631793 1001669157 1001704328 1001809103 1001874030 1001932803

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2019-11-01