Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-0247-2014 · Initiated 2013-10-22

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What happened

Safeway brand deviled egg potato salad from the deli counter may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This is a serious safety concern, which is why the FDA classified it as a Class I recall.

Who is at risk

Pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and anyone with a weakened immune system face the highest risk of serious illness from Listeria.

What to do

If you purchased this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to Safeway. Contact your doctor if you've consumed it and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal issues.

Product

The Deli Counter Deviled Egg Potato Salad (Safeway Brand), Formula PO.51, packaged in 12/16-oz (UPC 021130066889), 6/32-oz (UPC 021130069835) and 3/8-lb (UPC 071117060195 ) carton cases. Distributed by Safeway Inc., Pleasanton, CA.

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 10/13/13-11/15/13.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2017-01-24