McCain Foods USA

Recall #F-0257-2019 · Initiated 2018-10-13

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What happened

McCain Foods USA recalled sautéed green pepper strips (Jon-Lin brand, sold in 25 lb. containers) because the company released products for sale without waiting for confirmation when initial tests suggested possible Listeria or Salmonella contamination. This happened multiple times during their manufacturing process.

Who is at risk

Everyone who consumed this product could potentially be affected, but people who are pregnant, elderly, very young, or have weakened immune systems face greater health risks from these bacteria.

What to do

Check if you have any Jon-Lin sautéed green pepper strips in 25 lb. containers and do not use them. If you purchased this product, discard it or return it to the store. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or diarrhea after consuming this product.

Product

Saut¿ed Green Pepper Strips: Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿

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

1,358 cases

Distribution

US and Canada, China, Korea and Mexico

Lot / code info

All products shipped on or after January 1, 2016 Batch numbers: 1002163423 1002578147 1001803778

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2019-11-01