Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-0240-2014 · Initiated 2013-10-22

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Two brands of potato salad (Reser's Chef's Choice and Supervalu Everyday Essential) are being recalled because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The affected products were distributed across most U.S. states and Canada.

Who is at risk

Pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and anyone with a weakened immune system are at highest risk for serious illness from Listeria.

What to do

Check your refrigerator for these products using the UPCs listed (071117005561 for Reser's or 041303820360 for Supervalu brand). Do not eat the product—throw it away or return it to the store where you purchased it.

Product

Reser's Chef's Choice Baked Potato Salad, Formula PO.103 (UPC 071117005561), packaged in 2/5-lb carton cases. Reser's Fine Foods, Inc., Beaverton, OR. Also labeled under: -Supervalu Everday Essential Potato Salad, packaged 6/16-oz carton cases. UPC 041303820360 Distributed by Supervalu Inc., Eden Prairie, MN.

Reason for recall

The recalled products are potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Quantity affected

N/A

Distribution

Distribution was made to AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV AND WY. Distribution was also made to Canada.

Lot / code info

Use by dates 10/07/13 - 11/08/13.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2017-01-24