Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-0251-2014 · Initiated 2013-10-22

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Reser's Chef's Choice Baked Potato Salad (Formula PO.113, sold in 2/8-lb carton cases) may be contaminated with 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

Everyone can be affected, but pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of severe illness from Listeria.

What to do

Check your home for this product using the UPC code 071117111507 and do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. If you've eaten this product and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea, contact your doctor and mention the potential Listeria exposure.

Product

Reser's Chef's Choice Baked Potato Salad, Formula PO.113, packaged in 2/8-lb carton cases. Reser's Fine Foods, Inc., Beaverton, OR. UPC 071117111507

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 10/10/13-11/29/13.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2017-01-24