McCain Foods USA

Recall #F-0240-2019 · Initiated 2018-10-13

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What happened

McCain Foods USA recalled frozen Pizza Kitchen Cut Medley vegetable mix because the company released products for sale after testing showed possible contamination with harmful bacteria (Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella) without confirming the results first. This affected 4,620 cases distributed across the US, Canada, China, Korea, and Mexico.

Who is at risk

Everyone could be affected, but people who are pregnant, very young, elderly, or have weakened immune systems face more serious health risks from these bacteria.

What to do

If you have this product (Jon-Lin NatureSmart Pizza Kitchen Cut Medley in 25 lb. containers), do not use it—throw it away or return it to where you bought it. If you ate this product and experience fever, muscle aches, nausea, or diarrhea, contact your doctor.

Product

Pizza Kitchen Cut Medley; Sold in 25 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

4620 cases

Distribution

US and Canada, China, Korea and Mexico

Lot / code info

All products shipped on or after January 1, 2016 Batch numbers: 1002052215 1001566331 1001664875 1001776042

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2019-11-01